St. Mary's School
School Service League

We are the St. Mary School Service League (SSL) and all of us as parents are members of this great organization. Our primary focus is fund raising, as well as providing some great social activities for St. Mary’s children and parents throughout the school year. All families are members of the SSL, and dues are $20 per family which will include a student directory upon publication. Dues are collected at Back to School Night, or can be forwarded to our treasurer Heather Webb, checks payable to St. Mary SSL.

There are many different ways that you as a parent can get involved in our organization such as financially supporting an event, volunteering to work an event, assist in ticket sales of an event, chairing an event, recycling of SSL event recyclables, publicity, working in our kitchen, aid in our uniform exchange, and by coming to meetings.  We all have unique talents and when pooled together our efforts can abound!

Our Mission
2009 FUND RAISING GOAL
This year the SSL has a fund raising goal of $35,000, $25,000 of which is applied toward the annual Parish assessment. The remaining $10,000 is divided between different programs and events. A portion of our goal is utilized to sustain our Art program. Last year our students brought home over 60 awards at the CYO Art show! 

We realize the economic challenges of today can make fund raising a difficult task, but we are confident if we work together we can reach our goal. In planning our fund raising calendar this year we searched hard to plan affordable sales and provide more activity related events we thought parents and children would enjoy. By concentrating our efforts, we can reach our goal quickly even with less events planned.



The SSL also has a direct interest in our students. Last year the SSL made some purchases that improved student life at St. Mary School, such as umbrella stands for the outdoor picnic tables, park benches for the school yard, magazines for the library, a special student assembly will be hosted this year, and a crystal chalice was purchased for the Parish. 

HOW YOU CAN HELP
Volunteerism comes in many ways and there lots of ways that you can help! Help to chair an event, volunteer your time or services for an event, come to meetings to share your ideas, and financially supporting our fund raising endeavors. Come see our showcase of events after the Back to School Mass planned for September 12th. You’ll be able to see what we have planned for the year and decide which events you’d like to support. Volunteer sign-up sheets will also be available at Back to School Night.


MEETINGS
Meetings are monthly, usually on the first Monday of the month, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm in our school gym. Look for the meeting agenda in your weekly school mail, online and on the school calendar.  All are welcome, as well as ideas, comments and suggestions. Your input is vital to the success of our organization, so please join us if you can. Monthly newsletters will be available online, informing you of our events and meeting activities, so everyone will be informed, even if you can’t make a meeting. Feel free to contact any of us by phone, e mail, or a hand written note.