Events Sponsored by SPA 2011-2012
Book Fair (Nov.) Provides the opportunity to purchase calendars, books and media for all ages. The proceeds from this event benefit the Stuart libraries. Volunteers are needed to catalog and set up the book displays, staff the sale, inventory the remaining books, and clean up after the sale. Time commitment can be as little as a few hours. Contact spa@stuartschool.org.
Holiday Plant Sale (Nov.) Just in time for the holidays. This sale is perfect for decorating your home or giving as gifts. Volunteers help when plants are delivered and on the day they are picked up. Time commitment is as little as one hour. Contact spa@stuartschool.org.
Snacks with Santa (Dec) Lower school families invite PrincetonAcademy families to enjoy a light breakfast, create a small craft and visit with Santa. Volunteers are needed to plan and organize this fun family event. Contact spa@stuartschool.org.
Christmas Party Decorating (Dec.) Parent volunteers are needed to decorate the Front Hall for this party celebrating the holiday season. This occurs one week prior to the party. All decorations are supplied by Stuart. Contact spa@stuartschool.org.
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Breakfast (May) Every May, we say “thank you” to the teachers and staff who make a difference in our children’s daily lives at Stuart. Volunteers are needed to set up the tables, serve as hosts and hostesses for the event, and help clean up afterward. Time commitment is minimal. Contact spa@stuartschool.org.
Grandparents/Special Friend Day ( May) This event gives our children the opportunity to introduce or reacquaint their grandparent or special friend with Stuart, to show off their talents, and to have some fun. Parents are needed to supply baked goods and host the event. Time commitment is minimal. Contact spa@stuartschool.org.
Class Coffees (Sep/Oct) At the beginning of each year, parents will be invited to attend “Class Coffee”-- brief grade level sessions led by our Headmistress and featuring Division Heads, Class Parents, SPA representatives, and other key members of the Stuart community to greet old friends, to meet new staff and family members and to hear important information about what to expect in the coming year at that particular grade level. Parents are needed to supply baked goods for these events. Time commitment is minimal. Contact spa@stuartschool.org.
Used Uniform Sales (Ongoing) Offered as a service to the Stuart Community, SPA operates a Used Uniform Sale throughout the year where parents can purchase gently used uniforms at drastically reduced prices. Help is required periodically over the summer as donations come in to be sorted for sale, on Orientation Day, and then occasionally throughout the year to sort and straighten up as needed. Time commitment is moderate to minimal. Contact spa@stuartschool.org.
Events Sponsored by Stuart
Admissions Committee Volunteers assist the Admissions Office by welcoming new parents, taking open house announcements to their house of worship, helping at open houses, answering questions from new and prospective parents and serving as ambassadors for Stuart. Time commitment is minimal. Contact x235
Book Bag Our school store sells everything from pens and pencils to hoodies and umbrellas adorned with the Stuart logo. Located in the C-corridor, the Book Bag is a great place to meet our students and staff. Contact Lisa Nelson at ournelsonclan@aol.com.
Booster Club Working with the athletic director, this group of parents encourages and gives recognition to participants in Stuart team sports. They assist with fundraising to support athletic activities and organize the Spring Banquet. Contact x219
Fine Arts Guild Support the arts at Stuart by joining this committee to help with activities such as art exhibits, theatrical productions, Tartantones concerts and more. We need parents with special talents, such as sewing costumes and helping with set decorations and props. Contact x395
Loaves & Fishes Soup Kitchen (January) Help others while demonstrating to your child the values of the Sacred Heart. Volunteer one Saturday in January at the Soup Kitchen in Trenton. Parents and students work together to make a meal, serve it, and clean up afterwards. Contact spa@stuartschool.org.
Martin House Stuart has a long-standing commitment to this outreach center in Trenton, which helps inner city families. Parents are needed to help in many different areas, such as the Christmas sharing program, (when children and families receive gifts from Stuart’s “Santa”), clothing drives, and other Stuart-based community service projects. Contact spa@stuartschool.org.
Spring Auction (April) The entire Stuart Community is invited to this festive evening, on April 21, 2012, filled with
incredible auction items and wonderful camaraderie all to support Stuart. Working on the auction is a wonderful way to meet fellow parents, share your creativity, and support Stuart. We welcome all recruits! Contact Cheryl McCormick at x217