ASPA: Ways to Volunteer at All Saints
ASPA: Parent Involvement Opportunities
ALL SAINTS PARENT ASSOCIATION The All Saints Parent Association (ASPA) is a volunteer organization that supports All Saints Episcopal School by hosting events for All Saints students, families, and faculty and staff throughout the year and by holding various fundraisers to raise money to benefit the school. This year, the ASPA will be hosting a number of special events, including: Virtual Family Bingo Night, Family Movie Night, the Book Fair, the ASPA Gala, and the Carnival. Who can I contact with questions about volunteering? Jennifer Fisher, ASPA President: jennifer_fisher@txed.uscourts.gov; 409. 651.7291 Melanie Heartfield, Director of Advancement: mheartfield@allsaints-beaumont.org; 409.892.1755 Virtual Family Bingo Night September 16, 2022 Back by popular demand! Online Bingo was such a success last year that we are repeating that format again this fall. Join fellow All Saints families online for a fun-filled evening for all ages. Prizes will be awarded to game and costume contest winners. Alison Low marklowphotos@aol.com or 409.782.2077 Family Movie Night October 21, 2022 Come gather with other All Saints families for a free movie on campus! This will be a kid-friendly classic that all ages will enjoy. Children will be entertained by fun activities and kid-friendly snacks. Lauren Hallmark laurnk1424@yahoo.com or 409.679.2752 Melissa McHaney mmchaney@sbcglobal.net or 409.771.4753 Book Fair October 31-November 4, 2022 Every year the ASPA holds a week-long Book Fair on campus, which promotes a love of reading and supports the library. The entire school community may come to the fair and purchase books. Exciting events are planned all week to encourage reading as a lifelong interest. Parent volunteers work throughout the fair and also help set up and take down. Brandy Pevehouse bltgwtw@yahoo.com or 512.964.4365 Stacy Schrock stacy.m.schrock@gmail.com or346.224.6388
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Culture Festival February 21-24, 2023 The Culture Festival is a week-long festival which will showcase the broad range of cultures represented in our All Saints community. We invite All Saints families to participate by sharing decorations, photos, music, and other items from their respective traditions. The week includes a Heritage Free Dress Day, and will conclude with an International Fair celebration! Analida Ingraham analida@ingrahams.net or 409.338.4111 All Saints Parent Association Gala Let’s Fiesta! March 31, 2023 The annual All Saints Parent Association Gala is our largest fundraiser of the year. This year, we are excited to announce that the Gala will be at the Beaumont Event Centre for parents and friends of All Saints. This fun-filled event will feature a live and silent auction and other exciting entertainment. Volunteers are needed to help secure auction items, assist with student art projects, decorate the venue and promote the event. Funds raised by the ASPA Gala will benefit the school. Meredith Bernsen meredithbernsen@gmail.com or 713.542.2745 Laine Morrison laine.h.morrison@gmail.com or 615.944.4829 Carnival May 5, 2023 The annual spring carnival is a much-loved event for all of our families to enjoy. At the Carnival you will find rides and activities for all ages, great food, music and a few surprises each year. Smiles and laughter mark this event. Volunteers assist with the coordination of activities and set up and take down. Crystal Rao crystaleigh21@gmail.com or 409.718.0250
Back to School Round-Up August 11, 2022 At the ASPA’s Back to School Round-Up, you will find everything your student needs to get ready for the first day of school! Each parent will want to drop by to pick up students’ class placements, create online lunch accounts, drop off student medication and immunization records with the school nurse, purchase used uniforms, join the All Saints Parent Association, get newly-designed carpool signs, and more! This event will be held in the All Saints gym. Hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for new families, and from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for returning families. Volunteers are needed to help with all aspects of this exciting day! Julia Matheny jmatheny@obt.com or 409.554.1117 Faculty Fan Club Volunteer families thank faculty and staff with fun activities and treats throughout the year in appreciation for all they do to make our children’s school experience incredible. Jennifer Maida jenniferlmaida@gmail.com or 817.946.8174
Gardening We are blessed with a beautiful campus, and our volunteers assist with weeding and planting flower beds and pots around our campus. Contact the chair if you would like to offer any green thumb assistance. Gillian Jenkins gillianjenkins77@yahoo.com or 409.284.2351 Teacher In-service Meals During teacher in-service days, volunteers provide meals for our faculty and staff. Larae Jones laraeelisejones@gmail.com or 409.673.3726 Alicia Catherine acloeren@cloeren.com or 713.725.3021 Teacher Hospitality Throughout the year, volunteers provide teacher luncheons for the entire faculty and staff to show our appreciation! Nicole Albanese dnwalbanese@gmail.com or 409.749.9683 Camille Ohmstede camilleharrell@yahoo.com or 512.913.7105
New Family Reception August 14, 2022 All Saints is blessed with friendly families willing to reach out to the newest members of our community. Throughout the year, family ambassadors serve as support for our new families. The New Family Reception allows these ambassadors to welcome our newest members of the All Saints community. Amber Barrington dabarrington6@gmail.com or 409.651.9207
Spirit Shoppe Our Spirit Shoppe provides families with an opportunity to purchase used uniforms, sweatshirts, t-shirts, and other school-approved items. Lauren Johnsen Lauren_johnsen@hotmail.com or 409.791.7740 Merchandise: Molly Moore mollymoore094@gmail.com or 409.553.1187
Welcome Breakfast August 25, 2022 You’re invited to a Welcome Back to School Breakfast sponsored by the ASPA. Join us for a fun and informative breakfast where you can connect with other parents, meet committee chairs, learn more about the ASPA and even win door prizes! Stop by after you drop off the kids. Mikala McGallion mikgmcg@hotmail.com or 409.782.6207
Grandparents Day April 14, 2023 All Saints Grandparents and Special Friends are celebrated on this very special morning. This is an opportunity for students to share the All Saints experience with their grandparents and special friends. Pati Cure paticure1@aol.com or 409.781.0556 Traci Gates tracirh@gmail.com or 409.679.6703
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