There are many ways to get involved at HFE and our school could not be what it is without the help of our parents!  Click here to read more details about the various parent committees that we currently have. HFE & TMP require each family to submit a School Stewardship form each Spring semester where parents will indicate the committees they’d like to serve for and/or particular fundraisers and other ways that they pledge to assist the school. Below are some more details about the committees which we keep updated each new school year. Details on new chairpersons will be updated each fall.

If you are a committee chairperson or lead parent who plans to use signup.com to create volunteer opportunities, please be sure to use ONLY the Holy Family Elementary school code on signup.com, NOT the TMP school code, so that our reports are kept separate! Click here for more details about using signup.com and our school code.

GREEN SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Chairperson: NEW CHAIRPERSON NEEDED!

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.

 LUNCH ROOM SERVERS COMMITTEE

Chairperson: Toni Whitmer | twhitmer@hfehays.org
Responsibilities: The committee consists of parent volunteers. The committee chairperson is responsible for contacting and organizing the lunchroom volunteer schedule. Committee members primary responsibility is to assist the lunchroom staff in serving meals. Lunch volunteer responsibilities are available here.

 PLAYGROUND COMMITTEE

Chairpersons: TJ & Megan Gottschalk | mgottschalk@hfehays.org 

Organization: The committee consists of volunteer parents. The committee reports to the Home & School Committee.
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.

 UNIFORM COMMITTEE

Co-Chairperson: Amy Church | achurch@ruraltel.net
Co-Charperson: Kelsi Pfannenstiel | kj_hoffman@hotmail.com

Co-Chairperson: Tori Flax | flaxtori@gmail.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.

 HFE BUCKS

Co-Chairpersons: Kayla Lonnon (HFE Parent), Olivia Becker (HFE & TMP Parent) & Michelle Schlyer (TMP Parent) | hfebucks@gmail.com

Responsibilities: Manage all aspects of our HFE Bucks fundraising program. Work closely with the national ShopWithScrip organization to maintain accounts, provide accurate reporting and order physical gift cards for school inventory at HFE and TMP. Establish strong business relationships with local vendors and maintain inventory of those local gift cards as well. Publish order forms, tutorials and communicate updates and details of the program and HFE Bucks Family Rewards to all participants. Assist families and supporters in creating their accounts, using the RaiseRightApp and purchasing e-gift cards. Promote sales through social media and school newsletters and sell gift cards after Masses each week at our local parishes and various school events at HFE and TMP.  Set monthly and annual sales goals and inform participants of progress and special promotions and incentives.  Monitor HFE Bucks Family Rewards and provide annual reports of enrollment credit earned. Work with HFE and TMP parent committees and student organizations to utilitize HFE Bucks for their fundraisers.  If you are interested in purchasing HFE Bucks or learning more about our program, please like and follow HFE Bucks on Facebook and/or visit the HFE Bucks Page.

SCHOOL YEARBOOK

Co-chairpersons: Tracy Perrett | tperrett@hfehays.org & Amanda Rupp | amandag2@eaglecom.net

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.

 LEAD PARENT PROGRAM

Chairperson: Tracy Perrett | tperrett@hfehays.org

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.

CAJETAN CASH

Chairperson: Olivia Becker | cajetancash@gmail.com -- NEW CHAIRPERSON NEEDED!

Responsibilities: Coordinate all aspects of the fall fundraiser. Assist in completing ticket orders, organizing order information and ticket sales, and preparing/putting on the school Cajetan Cash raffle.

CHILI SUPPER

Chairperson: NEW CHAIRPERSONS NEEDED!

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.

The Chili Supper requires volunteering from all HFE families each year, therefore it is not a portion of the parent committee listing each spring as you renew your school stewardship. If you have interest in being a chairperson for one of the chili supper sub-committees, please contact Mrs. Wentling at rwentling@hfehays.org or by calling the school. Sub-committees include heading the game room committee, raffle, silent auction, bingo room, book fair, kitchen, dining room, serving line, take-out line, or dessert committee.

 RACE FOR EDUCATION

Co-chairperson:  Taryn Crawford | taryn_poling@hotmail.com
Co-chairperson: Kathleen Brungardt | Kathleen191@hotmail.com
Co-chairperson: Jill Mall | jillmall09@gmail.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.

 MARY'S BABY SHOWER

Co-chairpersons: Toni Whitmer | twhitmer@hfehays.org & Teresa Schrant | tschrant@hfehays.org

Responsibilities: Coordinate all aspects of Mary's Baby Shower. Sends out communication regarding baby items in most need in coordination with Catholic Charities of Hays. Finds volunteers for classroom baby shower treats and loading gifts into the CAC truck. Takes care of simple shower decorations.

SNACK & BAKE / STAFF APPRECIATION COMMITTEE

Chairperson: Lauren McNeil | swk712@hotmail.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.

 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK – FACULTY & STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCH

Chairperson: Olivia Becker | oliviaisamom@gmail.com

Organization: Home & School Committee

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.

 CHRISTMAS – FACULTY & STAFF APPRECIATION SUPPER/PARTY

Co-chairpersons: Olivia Becker | oliviaisamom@gmail.com & Shannon Kinderknecht | shannon.lyn99@gmail.com

Organization: Advisory Council and Home & School Committee
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.

 CHRISTMAS – TEACHER GIFT FUND

Chairperson: H&S Treasurer

Organization: Home & School 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.

BACK-2-SCHOOL BASH

Chairs: Bryan & Amy Church | achurch@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 COMMITTEE

Chairperson: Jennifer Brown | Jabrown831@gmail.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.

Anyone interested in assisting with light construction projects around the building, which typically occur in the summer months or school breaks, will refer to head Custodian, Larry Dinkel | ldinkel@hfehays.org ; as well as anyone offering assistance with electrical, plumbing or equipment.

Anyone interested in assisting with technology volunteering or projects in the building will refer to our I.T. director, Duff Watson | dwatson@hfehays.org

Anyone interested in assisting with budgeting or finance expertise, as well as School Advisory Council members, will refer to principal.