Home & School Association

Home & School Association Organizational Overview

The Home & School Association is a parent-run, volunteer organization that helps promote a close relationship between Sanford School and its parents.  All parents, faculty, staff and administration are welcome and encouraged to participate.  General Membership Meetings are held five times a year and all parents, faculty, staff and administration are encouraged to attend to hear updates from the Head of School, Division Heads, Committee/Activity Chairs, Association activities, and to participate in discussions of matters of mutual interest.  The Association Officers and Committee Chairs work closely with the Head of School, Division Heads and Grade Representatives.  The meetings are a forum for discussion and a mechanism to hear and other parent/faculty groups

What does the Association do?
The Home & School Association promotes communication and positive relationships between parents and the School.  It also coordinates the activities of parents in a myriad of activities including events to raise funds for additional equipment/supplies for our children, appreciation activities and social events for student groups, parents and families.  In 2008-2009, these events include:

Fall Event: The traditional Home & School Fall Event this year will on Friday, October 16, 2009 (7:00pm) at Sanford.  This evening will provide the perfect opportunity for parents, faculty and administration to get to know each other in a relaxed atmosphere. This is a FREE event.

Auction or Spring Event: The 2009-2010 Home & School Spring Event will be held April 24, 2010. These events raise money for the benefit of our children.  In the past, the proceeds have provided playground equipment, computers and software, science lab equipment, musical instruments, tent for outdoor functions, video and camera equipment, library books, and many other items that would not have been available for our children without these funds.  These events are run by Sanford parents with assistance from all members of the Sanford community including faculty and staff. 

Caroling in the Quad -  A December Tradition:  This year’s Caroling and refreshments will take place on Friday, December 11th, 2009 at 7:30 a.m.

Teacher Appreciation:  In the spring, a very special luncheon is served to the faculty, staff and administration.

Student Union:  This is a group of representative parents and students from Sanford, Tower Hill, Tatnall, Friends and Archmere who plan dances and other social events for the students that attend these high schools.  Traditionally, there are five dances each year with each school hosting one dance.  Admission is charged and the profits are donated to charities of the students’ choice.

After Prom Party:  This event provides a safe, supervised venue for Prom attendees to continue their celebration.

How do I volunteer?
To volunteer, call or e-mail your grade representative, or the President of the Home & School Association or the Chair(s) of the Event.  You can also email the Home & School Association at HomeSchool@SanfordSchool.org. 
Complete a Volunteer Survey (listing all volunteer opportunities at Sanford) to check off specific areas of interest.  Volunteer Survey’s are mailed prior to start of school year (summer).  You can download the volunteer survey from the Sanford Home & School Wiki site at anytime (see link at end of H&S section).  Completion of this survey prior to the school year helps us get a head start on our planning. 

 In addition to the Home & School activities, the Survey lists opportunities to volunteer for over 27 additional school activities including grade activities, parent gatherings, field day, book fairs, class pictures, grandparents’ day, performing arts boosters and many others.  Even if you did not complete the survey in the summer, volunteers are always welcome and needed.  You can download the volunteer survey from the H&S Wiki at anytime.

Who participates in Home & School meetings?
EVERYONE!  All parents, faculty, staff and administration are welcome and encouraged to attend all meetings.  The meetings are a forum for discussion and a mechanism to hear reports from the Head of School, Division Heads, Committee/Activity Chairs and other parent/faculty groups.  These meetings provide an opportunity to ‘learn the latest’ about School and Association activities.

What is a ‘Grade Representative?’
A ‘Grade Representative’ is the liaison between you and the School.  Each grade is assigned a volunteer parent representative chosen from the volunteer surveys prior to each school year.  They disseminate information, assist with the organization of class activities, assist with the organization of an event for parents/guardians and encourage and promote parent participation in Home & School Activities.  They also assist the faculty with activities as needed.  It is imperative that every family provide their Grade Representative with their e-mail address.  If this is not possible, please provide them with a telephone number.

How are the dues used?
The Home & School is a totally independent, volunteer organization.  The dues of $15 per family go a long way in helping the Association operate and in funding the above activities.  Dues are charged to your account at the beginning of the school year.  If you have a question or problem with this, please call the business office.

Home & School Website and Forms

Please visit the Home & School Website for the Home & School Forms.

Home & School Association Officers 09/10

President Melissa Rufo
302-234-1980
President-Elect Annmarie Long 302-239-2468
Secretary Amy Voss
302-633-1101
Treasurer Belle Natali
302-234-3038

Home & School Grade Representatives

Home & School 2009-2010 Schedule

2009-2010 MEETINGS
(All Meetings are at 7 p.m. in Stephen May Commons)
October 7, 2009
November 18, 2009
January 20, 2010
March 3, 2010
May 19, 2010

2009-2010 EVENTS

FALL EVENT
October 16, 2009
7 p.m.
Sanford School – Stephen May Commons
Parents, Faculty, Staff and Administration

CAROLING IN THE QUAD
December 11, 2009
7:30 a.m.
Sanford School - Quad
Parents, Family, Friends, Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Administration and Students

H & S SPRING EVENT
April 24, 2010
Parents, Family, Friends, Alumni, Faculty, Staff And Administration