Every fall the students participate in a Work-A-Thon to raise money for the
school. The students earn the pledged money by doing
community service. Not
only does this event raise money for the school, it is an
excellent experience in community responsibility and
stewardship for the students.
This event takes place in early October.
Student involvement:
Children take pledges from friends, family, and
neighbors, then spend an afternoon in the community
working for their pledges.
The children in grades 3-6 do yard work, rake
lawns, and pick up garbage
on the school and church grounds and throughout
Meire Grove for any residents that request help.
Children in grades K-2 pick up garbage on the school and
church grounds as well as throughout the entire town of
Greenwald.
Parent involvement:
Parent volunteers are asked to chaperone and assist
students during the Workathon.
Steak
& Wine Dinner & Benefit Auction
The Steak and Wine is the school's largest fundraiser and always a very fun
and successful event. Held in mid-February, this
fundraiser is coordinated by the parents and includes a
wonderful meal prepared and served by parents with
assistance from school staff members. An auction
follows the meal with auctioneering services provided by
Col. Dan Winter. The auction features well over 100
items including a wide variety of items for the farm,
home, children, and many handmade items. Some of the
most popular items are the student quilts. The Steak
and Wine has been taking place for 19 years continues to
be a highlight for the school, parishes, and community.
Parent involvement:
This event is completely coordinated by parents and
all parents are expected to work the night of the event.
There are also numerous committees that parents can
participate on, with leadership opportunities as chairs
and co-chairs of these committees.
The committees are:
· General
chair, co-chair
· Auction
· Tickets
· Kitchen
· Dining
room
· Salad
bar
· Bar
· Decorating
Draft
Horse Days