C O N N E L LY S C H O O L O F T H E H O LY C H I L D
A PARENTS GUIDE TO
Getting Involved & Giving
Welcome Dear Parents, Holy Child is much more than just a school. It’s a community of young women ready to explore a world of possibilities. The all-female environment provides a compassionate, joyful, and rigorous experience that prepares students for success in college and beyond. Our school’s motto is “Actions Not Words,” and we believe every member of our community plays a critical role in empowering each student to develop her own gifts and talents. Through your support, we are able to build a foundation for young women to make a difference in a challenging and ever-changing world. We are deeply grateful for the multitude of ways our parent-body supports this mission through gifts of their time, talent, and treasure. I hope this guide informs you and inspires you to get involved! Please do not hesitate to reach out to us should you have any questions. We hope to see you on campus soon! Actions Not Words, Dr. Shannon Gomez, Head of School
Holy Chil Parents’ Association OVERVIEW
Educating young women of faith and action requires a partnership between teachers, school administration, and parents. The Holy Child Parents’ Association (HCPA) works in concert with the school to strengthen this partnership. We appreciate every parent’s time and talent in enriching the life of our school. The HCPA is a parent resource for families throughout the year and we encourage your participation in the many events and activities organized by the HCPA. We hope you will attend one of our parent coffees, volunteer on a committee, or attend one of our social events. For more information, please visit: https://www.holychild.org/hcpawelcome
H CPA PO S IT I ONS President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Parent Advisor Grade Representative Upper School Liaison Middle School Liaison Parents' Council of Washington Representative
H CP A C OM MI T T E E C H A IR S & VOLUNT E E R OP P O R TUNITIE S Community Service Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Fathers’ Club (HCFC) Holiday Decorating Junior Ring Day Mayfield Market Mothers’ Club (HCMC) May Crowning
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Parents’ Council of Washington Representative Senior Breakfast Spring Gala Staff Appreciation Sunshine Committee Tiger Trot Grade Representative
HOL Y C HI L D AMBAS SADO R P RO GR A M The Ambassador Program welcomes incoming families by acquainting them with life and traditions at Holy Child.
TH E H O L Y C HI L D FATH E RS’ C L U B ( H CF C) The Holy Child Fathers’ Club promotes the mission of the school through sponsorship and volunteer work in support of various social activities and fundraising events. For more information and meeting dates, please visit: https://www.holychild.org/fathers-club/
TH E H O L Y C HI L D M OT HE R S’ C L U B ( H CM C ) The Holy Child Mothers’ Club was started in 2019 to provide an opportunity for social networking to build community among the mothers at Holy Child. For more information and social gathering dates, please visit: https://www.holychild. org/mothers-club/
COMMUNI T Y SE RVICE C OM MI T T E E The Community Service Coordinator oversees and assists service opportunities for Holy Child parents. The coordinator works with Campus Ministry, charities, and organizations to determine opportunities for parents to volunteer. This person coordinates outreach to the charity or organization, schedules a date and time of service, and oversees the volunteer process. This is a wonderful way to get involved in community service and meet other Holy Child Parents. "Actions Not Words"
DIVE R SI T Y, E QU I T Y , & INCLU SI ON C O M M I TTE E The DEI Committee partners with the administration, faculty, staff and students to support Holy Child's work in creating a community deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
FACU L T Y & ST AF F AP P RE C I AT I O N The committee helps our busy Holy Child parents show their appreciation to our faculty & staff by organizing monthly creative treats funded through the HCPA dues. This is always a great pick me up to everyone serving our students!
SU NS HI NE COMMIT T E E The Sunshine Committee provides support to Holy Child families, faculty and staff in times of need. This committee provides emotional support to parents and students as well as meals or rides to help support families as they navigate hardship or new family situations.
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TRADITIONS & MAJOR EVENTS The enthusiastic involvement of our families help enrich their connection to Holy Child, and many families stay involved long after their daughters graduate. Through our traditions and events, families enjoy a robust social network and create lifelong friendships. For an “A-Z: Everything you need to know about Holy Child” Guide for Parents, please visit: https://www.holychild.org/a-z-for-parents/.
*Please note events that are traditionally held in person are subject to change due to COVID-19 in the 2021-22 academic year. Please be on the lookout for forthcoming information and updates.
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FALL - BLUE/GOLD GAMES
- RING DAY
- ANNUAL TIGER TROT 5K RACE
- MOTHERS' CLUB MAY CROWNING CELEBRATION
- GRADE LEVEL PARTIES
- LEADERSHIP RECEPTION
- HEAD OF SCHOOL RECOGNITION DINNER
- FATHERS' CLUB STEAK OUT
- MAYFIELD MARKET (CHRISTMAS BAZAAR)
- SENIOR BREAKFAST
W INTER - HOLIDAY DECORATING - GRANDPARENTS’ AND SPECIAL GUESTS’ DAY - FATHERS’ CLUB COMMUNION MASS & BREAKFAST - WINE WALL PARTY - SPIRIT WEEK - HOLY CHILD ANNUAL GALA & AUCTION
Annual Giving
OVERVIEW
The Advancement Office at Holy Child serves to strengthen the partnership between faculty, staff, and families by providing opportunities to invest in current and future needs of our school. Every gift makes an impact and your investment enables us to continue the tradition of joyful learning at Holy Child! For more information please contact the Advancement Office at: advancement@holychild.org
TH E FU ND F OR HOL Y C HI L D Tuition does not cover the full cost of educating a Holy Child student. Each year, the Fund for Holy Child assists in covering the school’s operating expenses that are not covered by tuition income. Through your participation in the Fund for Holy Child, we are able to enhance and sustain academic programs rooted in joyful learning and service to others. You have the opportunity to designate your gift to a specific area within the operating budget, including: • Area of Greatest Need • Athletics • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • Faculty Professional Development • Faith and Service • Financial Aid/Scholarships • Innovative Curriculum • Visual and Performing Arts
Make a Gift: • Give Online at www.holychild.org/annualfund • Give with Venmo: @CorneliaHC • Mail a check to 9029 Bradley Blvd., Potomac, MD 20854 • For gifts of stock, please visit: https://www.holychild.org/giving-2/ways-to-give/
THE FUND FOR HOLY CHILD GIVING CIRCLES 1846 $100,000 and above Actions Not Words $50,000 - $99,999 Holy Child $25,000 - $49,999 Cornelia Connelly $10,000 - $24,999 Scholars** $5,000 - $9,999 Head of School $2,500 - $4,999 Willow * $1,500 - $2,499 Blue and Gold $500 - $1,499 Patrons $100 - $499 Friends of Holy Child $1 - $99 *Donors of $1,500 or more are invited to the Leadership Reception each spring. **Donors of $5,000 or more are part of the Mayfield Society and are recognized personally in various ways throughout the year.
R E CUR R I NG G I VI NG Become a monthly donor in support of the Fund for Holy Child. Donors make their support throughout the year on a monthly or quarterly basis via an automated credit card deduction.
PLANN E D G I VI NG Include Connelly School of the Holy Child in your will, trust, or other long-term charitable plans. For more information, please visit: https://www.holychild.org/planned-giving/
H O L Y C H IL D PA R TNE R S The Holy Child Partners Program supports all of our major fundraising efforts. Partners can either have their family name acknowledged or offer their company marketing access to our community. To learn more, please visit: https://www.holychild.org/partnersprogram
FAQ AB OU T G I VI NG WHAT IS THE FUND FOR HOLY CHILD? The Fund for Holy Child is money given to support the school’s operating expenses during a given fiscal year. Holy Child’s fiscal year is July 1 – June 30. Tuition alone does not cover the full cost of providing a Holy Child education. Gifts to the Fund for Holy Child make up the difference between tuition income and the actual expense of running the school. Many schools refer to this difference as their “tuition gap” or “tuition shortfall”. The Fund’s practical equivalent is a checking account that helps the school accomplish its daily work. WHAT IS A LEADERSHIP GIFT? Leadership gifts are large donations that set the pace for giving at an early stage of an annual giving campaign – although they may arrive at any time. Gifts of $1,500+ are considered leadership level at Holy Child. WHAT IS THE MAYFIELD SOCIETY? The Mayfield Society serves as a cornerstone of financial support for Holy Child. Gifts from Mayfield Society members at the $5,000+ level* to the Fund for Holy Child provide resources that enhance student experience through new technology, faculty professional development, and experiential learning.
HOW MUCH DOES HOLY CHILD EXPECT ME TO GIVE AND WHY DOES MY PARTICIPATION MATTER? Gifts of all levels make a difference, and we hope each family makes a gift that is meaningful to them. High participation in giving also has an impact on gifts from outside sources; most foundations consider parent participation rates before donating funds to a school. We are proud to share that on an annual basis 100% of our Board, Faculty, and Staff make gifts to the Fund. WHY GIVE TO THE FUND FOR HOLY CHILD WHEN MY FAMILY IS ALREADY PAYING TUITION? Gifts are necessary because tuition doesn’t cover all the opportunities your student receives. While your daughter is in school, gifts to the Fund translate into more personal attention and increased intellectual stimulation. Donations enable us to make up the 10% difference so we can recruit and retain talented teachers, offer small classes, provide instructional resources, upgrade educational technology, and make accommodations for unique learning styles. Gifts are necessary because tuition covers only 90% of the opportunities your student receives. MAY I DIRECT MY GIFT TO A SPECIFIC NEED? Gifts to the Fund for Holy Child are unrestricted and may be designated to an area within the operating budget including financial aid/scholarship, innovative curriculum, faculty professional development, athletics, visual and performing arts, faith and service, and diversity, equity and inclusion. If contributions to a designated area exceed their budgeted limit, Holy Child will direct gifts to the area of greatest need.