St. Patrick School
Home and School Association (HSA)
Meeting Highlights & Agenda
November 13, 2006 – 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: School Media Center
Highlights of upcoming meeting
· Active discussion on three topics brought forth by parents. Come join in the discussion of them.
o Topic 1: Post-sacramental celebrations/parties
§ Do you have ideas on how to celebrate children’s first sacraments throughout the year? Enhance the experience for all involved?
o Topic 2: Magazine Sale Prizes
§ Do you have thoughts regarding the prizes provided by the magazine sale? Do you have ideas/ suggestions for change or improvement?
o Topic 3: Volunteerism within the school
§ Are enough people volunteering? Do we need to do something different to get/require volunteers throughout the year?
· Parent Education: Children’s mental health
o Ever wonder if your child is depressed? What is social performance disorder? What you can do to develop your child’s emotional coping skills? Does my child have ADHD?
o Dr. Marjorie Law, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist will be present to answer your questions.
Agenda
I. Call to Order and Opening Prayer
II. Treasurer’s Report
III. Vice President Report
IV. Old Business
a. HSA Processes & Procedures
i. HSA Constitution & Bylaws
ii. HSA Survey
b. Community Building
i. HSA Room Parent Liaison- Status update
V. New Businesses
a. Community Building: Grace Place
VI. Question & Answer Session
a. Increasing volunteer participation
b. 1st Reconciliation and other sacrament celebrations
c. Magazine Sale Prizes
VII. Parent Education: Children’s Mental Health/Illness
a. Guest Speaker: Dr. Marjorie Law, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
VIII. Adjournment
