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Administrative Committees

 

Building & Grounds Maintenance

Chairperson: Larry Dinkel | ldinkel@hfehays.org
Faculty: Cristy Dinkel | cdinkel@hfehays.org
Faculty: Karen Bieker | kbieker@hfehays.org

Committee: The committee consists of HFE faculty members, staff, and parent volunteers.

Organization: The committee consists of volunteers who are interested in general construction and maintenance projects. This committee reports to the School Principal.

Responsibilities: The purpose of this sub-committee to support the janitorial staff with large projects, such as painting, floor cleaning, moving furniture, etc...

Building Planning & Space Renovation

 

Chairperson: Gerald Pfeifer | geraldp@eaglecom.net

Committee: Members are appointed by Father Kevin Weber.

Organization: The committee consists of members with specialized skills in construction and building code. This committee reports to the School Advisory Executive Council.
Responsibilities: The purpose of this sub-committee to is to plan and develop recommendations for future building expansion and renovation, (including the old IHM worship space).

Green School Committee

 

Volunteer: Bobbi Pfeifer | bobbi@ruraltel.net

Volunteer: Greta Fry | jonandgreta@hotmail.com

Faculty: Stephanie Hagans | shagans@hfehays.org

Faculty: Shirley Dinkel | sdinkel@hfehays.org

Faculty: Matt Dumler | mdumler@hfehays.org

Organization: The committee consists of HFE faculty members and volunteer parents. The committee reports to the School Advisory Executive Council.

 

Responsibilities: Implementing "green school" programs, environmental projects, recycling program, and educational activities and resources.

Uniform | Dress Code Committee

Volunteer: Lanae Lang | lanae.lang@buckle.com

Responsibilities: The Uniform Committee provides recommendations to the School Administrator on any uniform or dress code policy updates or changes.  All changes must be approved by the School Administrator.

Playground Committee

Chairperson: Vaughn and Ann O'Dea | Volunteer |anne.odea@haysmed.com

Organization: The committee consists of volunteer parents. The committee reports to the School Advisory Executive Council.

Responsibilities: Ensure that the HFE/IHM playground facilities are up to code, oversee equipment inspections, recommend improvements, and assists in the handling of safety and security concerns related to the playground.   Members are contacted on an as needed basis.
School Funding Committees.

Booster Club Committees

 

HFE Bucks / Box Tops and Labels

 

Home & School: Sara Balthazor | skbalthazor@yahoo.com

Responsibilities: Promote the collection of Box Tops for Education, Campbell’s product labels and Tyson Labels for Education. All box tops and labels may be sent to school with a student or given directly to the school office.

Maintain HFE Bucks inventory and promote sales.  Certificates are available through the school office. If you are interested in purchasing HFE Bucks, please download and print the order Form.
 

Home & School Booster Funds

 

Home & School: Amanda Lang | alang@sunflower.net

Organization: Home & School Executive Committee

Responsibilities:  Manage all booster club funds raised by the Home & School Association.

SWIPE Point-of-Sale Program

Volunteer: Galen & Cindy Romme | Parent Volunteer | romme@ruraltel.net

Responsibilities: The SWIPE program is a credit card point-of-sale program that generates revenue for teacher bonuses. This program is operated by Galen Romme.

Classroom Support Committees

 

Lead Parent Program

School Advisory: Dana Schumacher | danaschumacher@hotmail.com

Responsibilities:  The primary purpose of a lead parent, is to act as a communication officer and organize parent volunteer support.  In particular, the lead parent will work closely with their respective classroom teacher to coordinate parent volunteer support for classroom activities, field trips, testing, and tasks that will benefit the classrooms by providing resources, material and a “helping hand”..  The lead parent will have access to the classroom listserv, and be given a list of telephone numbers for their respective classroom. 

Communication Committees

Public Relations

Faculty: Ruth Ann Fry | rafry@hfehays.org
Faculty: Teresa Schrant | tschrant@hfehays.org
Faculty: Lori Flax | lflax@hfehays.org 
School Advisory: Chris Brull | kujhawk94@mac.com

Organization: The committee consists of members of the School Advisory Council and Home and School Committee. The Co-Chairs work directly with the HFE Principal and office staff.
Responsibilities:   This committee works in conjunction with all other school committees, administration, and office staff. The committee’s priorities are to improve communication between the school and parents and the school and the community. Committee members assist with advertising, brochures, newsletters, newspaper advertisements, and organize information for Catholic Schools Week, Chili Supper, Red Wheel Pizza Sales and other special events for students. All public communication must be approved by the School Principal.

School Yearbook

Volunteer: Michelle Schlyer | maschlyer@yahoo.com

Organization: The committee consists of parent volunteers.

Responsibilities: The committee members will periodically take pictures of students in the classroom and at school sponsored events and field trips. The committee will produce a school yearbook, and also work in conjunction with the website sub-committee in an effort to promote school events and activities.

Education & Health Committees

 

General Education Intervention Team (GEIT)

Principal: Rachel Wentling | rwentling@hfehays.org
Faculty: Karen Wasinger | kwasinger@usd489.com 

Responsibilities: The committee’s purpose is to support and assist faculty in helping students overcome academic challenges they face in the classroom. The committee works in conjunction and collaborates with faculty members in an effort to provide the best academic environment and opportunities for student learning.

Geography & Spelling Bees

 

 

Geography Bee: Tyler Haas | thaas@hfehays.org

Spelling Bee: Teresa Schrant | Faculty | tschrant@hfehays.org

Responsibilities: Compiling the questions or word lists, and conducting the actual bees.

Liturgical Planning

 

Staff: Toni Whitmer | Office Assistant | twhitmer@hfehays.org

Responsibilities: Prepares the class liturgical celebration schedule, and assists with the coordination of special celebrations, (i.e.: Thanksgiving, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Ash Wednesday, Father's and Mother's Mass).

Mary's Baby Shower

 

Faculty: Karen Rohr | krohr@hfehays.org
Faculty: Amadee Staab | Faculty | astaab@hfehays.org
Faculty: Janel Ruder | jruder@hfehays.org

Organization: The committee consists of HFE faculty members.

Responsibilities: Chairpersons prepare and send out invitation for Mary’s Baby Shower benefiting Birthright of Hays. Coordinate cake, punch, decorations, and set-up the day of the shower. Contact volunteers to serve at the shower, and oversee clean-up and delivery of gifts to Birthright.

Nutrition & Wellness

 

Head Cook: Deedee Froelich | dfroelich@hfehays.org
Faculty: Matt Dumler | mdumler@hfehays.org

Organization: The chairpersons are appointed by the School Administrator. The committee consists of HFE faculty members.

Responsibilities: Promote health education, physical education, nutrition services, and ensuring a healthy school environment. Work in conjunction with the principal, food services, and physical education coordinator to ensure school health and wellness. This would include adopting a school wellness policy, and promotion of programs to create a healthier school environment.  

NCA Steering Committee

 

Faculty: Jennie Helget | jhelget@hfehays.org

Faculty: Lori Flax | lflax@hfehays.org 

Faculty: Janice Collins | jcollins@hfehays.org

Faculty: Paula Beck | pbeck@hfehays.org

Organization: The chairperson is appointed by the School Administrator. The committee consists of members of HFE faculty.

Responsibilities: The committee finalized NCA Accreditation in 2008. The committee will continue to review the accreditation criteria and recommend activities that should be undertaken.
 

Professional Development Council

 

Principal: Rachel Wentling | rwentling@hfehays.org
Faculty: Ruth Ann Fry | rafry@hfehays.org

Organization: School Administrator and appointed faculty members.

Responsibilities: The Professional Development Committee reviews the professional development needs of the school faculty, recommends new initiatives, and monitors the ongoing local advancement opportunities.

School Curriculum Mapping

Faculty: TBA

Responsibilities: Establish educational goals for Holy Family Elementary, consistent with the requirements of the Salina Diocese, the law, and the statewide goals and standards established by the Board of Education. Provide insight and advice on major adoptions or revisions of curriculum and textbooks. Establish and periodically review educational goals for Holy Family Elementary. Work to develop a comprehensive text book replacement plan and provide recommendations to the policy/bylaws committee on school curriculum policies.  

 

Fund Raising Committees

 

Chili Supper

School Advisory: Dana Schumacher | danaschumacher@hotmail.com
Home & School: Trina Gottschalk | trina.gottschalk@haysmed.com

 

Responsibilities: The chairperson plans, coordinates, and oversees the annual Chili Supper. In addition, they contact and coordinate volunteer support. Volunteers help with the event, including baking desserts, preparing and serving the meal, and assisting with clean up, games, and other activities. The Chili Supper is always scheduled on Sunday at the beginning of
Catholic Schools Week.

Race for Education

Volunteer: Kelly hibi | Parent Volunteer | schibi@ruraltel.net
Volunteer: Marcia Dinkel | Parent Volunteer | mldinkel@hotmail.com

Organization: The committee consists of members of the volunteer parents.

Responsibilities: Chairperson's coordinate all aspects of the spring fundraiser.  Volunteers assist in putting together family packets, completing and sending mailers, recording donations, help with race day.

Red Wheel

 
Home & School: Amanda Lang | alang@sunflower.net

Volunteer:  Michelle DeWitt | dewitts@eaglecom.net
Volunteer: Shawnda Werth | swerth@ruraltel.net

Organization: The committee consists of members of the School Advisory Council, Home and School Committee, HFE faculty members, and volunteer parents.

RResponsibilities: Coordinate all aspects of the fall fundraiser. Assist in completing total of orders to Red Wheel. Assist on delivery day by bagging orders, totaling orders, and clean up.  

Faculty and Staff Appreciation Committees

 

Catholic Schools Week - Faculty & Staff Appreciation Dinner

 

School Advisory: Amy Dewitt | amydewitt@sbcglobal.net
Home & School: Sara Balthazor | skbalthazor@yahoo.com

Organization: Home and School Executive Council/School Advisory Council
Responsibilities: A representative of Home & School Executive Committee organizes and plans the annual Catholic Schools Week Dinner. Members of the School Advisory Council and Home & School Executive Committee work together the day of event, including setup, cooking, and clean up. Parent Volunteer also support the event by providing baked goods, etc.

Christmas - Faculty & Staff Appreciation Dinner

 

School Advisory: Dana Schumacher | danaschumacher@hotmail.com
Home & School: Pam Dreiling | pamelda85@hotmail.com

Organization: School Advisory Council and Home & School Executive Council

Responsibilities: A representative of School Advisory Council organizes and plans the annual Christmas Teacher Appreciation Dinner. Members of the School Advisory Council and Home & School Executive Committee work together the day of event, including setup, cooking, and clean up. Parent Volunteer also support the event by providing baked goods, etc.

Christmas - Teacher Gift Fund

Home & School: Amanda Lang | alang@sunflower.net

Organization: Home & School Executive Committee

Responsibilities: A representative of Home & School Executive Committee outlines the letter to parents to solicit funds for the annual faculty and staff Christmas Fund. The Home & School Executive treasurer collects all proceeds, and the gifts are distributed by the School Administrator at the Christmas Appreciation Dinner. 

Snack and Bake and Appreciation Committee

Volunteer: Katie Loftus | Volunteer | katieloftus85@yahoo.com
Home and School: Kathy Stenzel | kathys@goldenbeltbank.com
School Advisory: Amy Wasinger | sawasinger@gmail.com

Responsibilities: Committee members prepare baked goods as needed for school events. The committee chair is responsible for contacting volunteers, organizing appropriate foods for events, and making arrangement for delivery. Responsible for Teacher Anniversary recognitions (for milestone years), may include receptions.  National Teachers Day, in May, plan a special event for all staff All Staff Appreciation during Catholic Schools week in February, special treats Monday-Thursday Administrative Assistant Appreciation Day in April, flowers for office administrative assistants National Day of appreciation for Catholic School Principals in November, recognize principal after mass & present a gift.

Hospitality Committees

 

Back-To-School-Bash

 

Home & School: Stacey Lang | slangusd303@gbta.net
School Advisory: Pam Mayers | pmayers@haysmed.com
Volunteer: Candace Yost | gyelectric@ruraltel.net

Organization:  Home & School Executive Council and  parent volunteers.

Responsibilities: The committee consist of parent volunteers. The committee chairperson plans all aspects of the Back to School Bash, including setup, activities, foods, etc. Committee volunteers assist the chairperson.

Family Support

Home & School: Trina Gottschalk | trina.gottschalk@haysmed.com

Organization: The committee consists of parent volunteers.

Responsibilities: The committee consists of members of volunteer parents. The committee chairperson is responsible for contacting and organizing support. Committee members provide meals for families during times of joy and sorrow.  

New Student Orientation Committee

School Advisory: Melissa Romme | mromme@abbb.com

Responsibilities: This committee will consist of parent volunteers. They will plan an orientation meeting focused on incoming Preschool children, Pre-K children, Kindergarten children and their parents in order to answer questions, go over yearly events, and provide support to make the transition into being actively involved in school. Families with older children who are new to our school will also be invited. This committee will be available to answer questions and provide assistance throughout the year.

Lunch Room Volunteers

Volunteer: Christy Schwartz cmschwartz@haysamerica.com

Responsibilities: The committee consists of parent volunteers. The committee chairperson is responsible for contacting and organizing the lunch room volunteer schedule. Committee members primary responsibility is to assist the lunchroom staff in serving meals.

Student Life Committees

Bully Prevention

 
Faculty: Ann Weber | aweber@hfehays.org
Faculty: Randy Sauer | rsauer@hfehays.org
Faculty: Amber Stoecklein | astoecklein@hfehays.org

Organization: The committee consists of HFE faculty members and students.

Responsibilities: The bully prevention program is a universal intervention for the reduction and prevention of school bullying problems. The main arena for the program is within the school, and school staff and upper grade have the task of implementing the program.

Catholic Schools Week

 

 

Faculty: Brenda Stoecklein | bstoecklein@hfehays.org

Faculty: Cindy Washburn | cwashburn@hfehays.org

Faculty: Chris Dinkel | cldinkel@hfehays.org

Organization: The committee consists of HFE faculty members.

Responsibilities: The committee is responsible for planning, promoting, and advertising catholic school week activities and special celebrations.

Dominic Savio Club

Faculty: Shirley Dinkel | sdinkel@hfehays.org
Faculty: Brenda Stoecklein | bstoecklein@hfehays.org

Organization: The club consists of students in the 6th grade.

Responsibilities: Dominic Savio is a service/spiritual club designed to enhance the 6th grade religious education program. Its members will operate a concession stand three times a month for the purpose of dispersing the profits to the poor and worthy organizations. Additionally, four additional fundraisers are conducted throughout the year. The 4th week students will conduct a Savio meeting and do a service project such as visiting the elderly or helping with Tiger Tots.

Homecoming Float Committee

Co-Chairperson: Rachel Depenbusch | rdepenbu@fhsu.edu
Co-Chairperson: Chris Markus |  tmarkus@ruraltel.net

Responsibilities: The committee prepares the float for the TMP Homecoming Parade. If you are interested in providing a pickup, trailer, labors, or monetary resources to assist in the project, please contact Kim Simon or Ann Weber. Volunteers are welcome!

Red Ribbon / Drug Awareness

 

Faculty: Kayla North | knorth@hfehays.org
Faculty: Jennie Helget | jhelget@hfehays.org
Faculty: Tyler Haas | thaas@hfehays.org

Organization: The committee consists of HFE faculty members.

Responsibilities: Communities and Schools nationwide join together to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse by wearing a red ribbon the week of October 23rd to 31st. The committee focus on drug awareness and education.

Student Recognition - Trophy Case

 

Faculty: Ruth Ann Fry | Faculty | rafry@hfehays.orgr
Faculty: Teresa Schrant | Faculty | tschrant@hfehays.org

Organization: The committee consists of HFE faculty members.

Responsibilities: This committee oversees the trophy case located in the school's main entrance stairwell.

Technology Committees

 

Computer and Network Support

 

Volunteer: Spencer Casey scasey@caseydesigns.com
Faculty: Lori Flax lflax@hfehays.org

Responsibilities:  Provide technical support; including computer hardware and software, networking, e-mail, internet access, and security.  

E-mail Distribution System

Volunteer: Spencer Casey | Parent Volunteer | scasey@caseydesigns.com
Staff: Toni Whitmer | Office Assistant | twhitmer@hfehays.org

Responsibilities: Develop and maintain various e-mail distribution list; including school-wide, classroom, and sub-committee communication lists.

Web Development

Volunteer: Spencer Casey scasey@caseydesigns.com

Responsibilities: Create and maintain the school website. Review material and post approved information online. Investigate new technologies and improve upon existing website.