February parent news (1)

February, 2016

Parent Press 1512 Alps Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470 (973) 694-3702 www.depaulcatholic.org

The DePaul Catholic Parents’ Association is pleased to introduce the Parent Press, designed especially for the parents, guardians and host families of our students.

Committed to supporting the entire DePaul Catholic community, the Parents’ Association welcomes and encourages involvement of at least one member of each DP family – there’s something for everyone!

From the Hospitality Committee and Parent Ambassadors, to Fundraising Events, all of the association’s efforts support our most precious gifts – our children. Monies raised offset school operations as well as the cost of educating students, which tuition does not cover in full. Get involved today by filling out a volunteer form here.

DP Parent Bakers Answer Hospitality Call The Parents Association is pleased to announce the formation of a Parent Baking Club in order to provide baked goods for DP-hosted special events. These include Open Houses, Accepted Student and New Student Registration Days, College Fairs and Teacher Appreciation Days. All you have to do is sign up and we will reach out to let you know what is needed – cookies, cupcakes, brownies, etc. – about two weeks before the event. This is an ideal way to help if your time is limited due to work or other family commitments! Sign up: parentvol@dpchs.org

A+ Program Reaps Financial Rewards for DP: Support DP via the Stop & Shop A+ Rewards Program. Since DePaul started participating three years ago, $4,000+ has been donated to the school’s general fund. Enter your savings card here and use the school’s ID: 08465. It’s as easy as A,B,C and 1,2,3!

Visit the Discover DP/Parents’ Association link at www.depaulcatholic.org

Important Tricky Tray Dates February 12 Journal 4-Color Ad Reservations Due February 18 Family Gift Donations Due April 13 April in Paris Tricky Tray & Fashion Show

Hometown Prize Patrol: Volunteers Needed Join the Tricky Tray “Prize Patrol,” a group of volunteers who request prizes from hometown’s local merchants. It’s simple: we provide you with a letter and all you have to do is ask for a donation, while running your local errands. Retailers are usually willing to help – all we have to do is ask! Follow up and pickups are at your convenience! This is a great and easy way to help. No car necessary! Sign up: parentvol@dpchs.org Page 1 of 2

Parent Press Super 50/50 Coming to a Supermarket Near You! The Parents’ Association has arranged with the following supermarkets to host Super 50/50 sales tables on the following dates.

Volunteers are needed to cover shifts between 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Additional shifts also can be arranged for afternoons at all locations except WalMart and Stop & Shop of Pompton Plains. Not only is this a great way to fulfill your volunteer commitment, you also can do your grocery shopping afterward!

Lincoln Park – ShopRite, February 20 (Saturday) Oakland – ShopRite, Sundays February 21 & 28; March 13; April 3 & 10 and also Saturday, March 26 (March 27 is Easter) Pompton Plains – Stop & Shop, March 20 (Sunday) Riverdale – WalMart (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.) Saturdays, March 19 & April 2 Wayne/Preakness – Stop & Shop, Sunday, March 6

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Sign up: parentvol@dpchs.org

Extra! Extra! Get Your Tricky Tray Journal Ad Promote your business, acknowledge the achievements of that special student or recognize one of the Fashion Show models commemorating his or her first catwalk with an ad in the April in Paris Journal – debuting this year in a 4-color, full-sized format!    

Full page (8 ½ x 11) Portrait or Vertical – $150.00 Half page (8 ½ x 5 ½) Landscape or Horizontal – $75.00 Quarter page (4 ¼ x 5 ½) Portrait or Vertical – $40.00 Business Card – $40.00

“April in Paris” Family Tricky Tray Donations Now Being Accepted In order to carry on the tradition of being one of the best and most successful Tricky Tray events in the area, each family is being asked to:  Donate a gift basket item with a minimum value of $50 (think about “re-gifting” that originally boxed/unopened Christmas present you don’t need, or shopping the clearance racks). It only has to have a $50 value – use coupons and shop sales to pay as little as you can!

To reserve your ad or submit artwork: parentvol@dpchs.org

 Drop off in the Main Office with your family name, student grade and gift description attached.

Clothing Drive Raises Funds for Stand Tall Program

 Volunteer to be a Prize Patroller in your hometown.

Thanks to all those who supported the fall clothing drive by stuffing our bus! More than $400 was raised on behalf of DP’s Stand Tall Program, our school community’s voluntary approach to drug prevention for all students and staff. A spring clothing drive is now being planned along with “Shred-Fest 2016,” a mobile on-site document shredding event to be held in DP’s parking lot. Save your old clothes and sensitive documents and watch for more info!

Visit the Discover DP/Parents’ Association link at www.depaulcatholic.org

 Buy an individual ticket or put together a table and try your hand at winning prizes at the Tricky Tray.

Sign up: parentvol@dpchs.org

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