Home And School

Mission Statement

The Home & School Association is a service ministry to the school and its staff. This ministry supports programs that enrich the education of our students. Home & School coordinates all volunteer committees and promotes participation in and communication within the school community. Home & School administers the parish “Food for Thought” program which funds programs for the school’s children.

Home & School Board

Enedina White, President frankkenziea4asu@msn.com Phone: 480-857-0530

Maribeth Raclaw, Vice President mbraclaw@gmail.com Phone:480-588-5746

Pete Jacobson, Treasurer pete@harbrenovations.com

Candice McNally, Volunteer Coordinator mcnallyads@cox.net Phone: 480-964-4319

Julie Angulo, Communications julieangulo@netscape.net Phone: 480-777-7996

Debbie Tomah and Julie Harney, Hospitality manddtomah@cox.net Phone: 480-497-3575
robh@bctarizona.com Phone: 480-857-2416

Cat Silverman, Newsletter olmcnews@mail.com

You may contact Home & School via email at homeandschool@olmctempe.com

Activities
Home & School is a communication tool between the parents, teachers and administrative staff at Mt. Carmel. Our informative newsletter is posted each week on the school web site and reminders are sent via email to keep parents informed about upcoming school activities. Home & School also sponsors New Family Orientation Night in June and Back to School Night in August. These events provide parents with an opportunity to meet other Mt. Carmel families and their children’s teachers.

The Parish Festival is a wonderful fundraiser for the school and parish. There is a great need for volunteers at this all day activity. Home & School coordinates the parent volunteers for the classroom booths.

Home and School hosts a Welcome Back coffee on the first day of school. Throughout the school year there are more coffees for parents to get a chance to know one another.

During Catholic Schools Week in January Home and School hosts Field Day filled with fun and games for the students.

Saying “Thank You” to all the volunteers is one of the larger projects the Home & School Board sponsors. The Volunteer Luncheon, which occurs towards the end of the school year is a chance to recognize and thank all of the volunteers who offer their time and talent to the various classroom activities and committees. We believe our school is unmatched in the level of involvement by the parents, which plays an important role in the successful educational experience of our children.