Fundraising is one of the main focuses of the PTO.  The funds that we raise go directly back into the school to pay for expenses including technology for classrooms, related arts, library, sound systems, and a mobile lab.  Fundraising also supports school activities such as the 8th grade graduation breakfast and an 8^th grade scholarship program, teacher bonuses and staff Christmas gifts, a new parent welcome night, student and staff appreciation events during Catholic Schools Week, and our Honors celebration, as well as funding for special projects for the teachers and special needs that arise for the school.  All of the PTO fundraising efforts help with keeping tuition and book bill rates reasonable.

Without the dedication and hard work of parent volunteers none of this would be possible.  It is only with the continued support of our parent and students that we will continue to make St. Stephen Martyr School an even better place for our children to prosper and grow.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 

SANTA SHOP
Chairperson: Wendy Gerhard (wgerhard@ssmartyr.org)
This is a non-profit one-day Christmas shop that provides inexpensive gifts for students to purchase.  Volunteers are needed to assist students through the shop, with special “helper moms” for the youngest children, grades K-3.  Time commitment is as long as volunteers can stay.

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR 
Chairperson: Angela Allen (allen.bade@insightbb.com)
The room parent coordinator coordinates each grade’s room parent(s) for assisting with holiday parties and covering classrooms for teacher’s on special occasions such as staff appreciation luncheon during Catholic Schools Appreciation week.  Time commitment varies depending on the time of year, but is generally no more than a few hours.

SSM SPIRITWEAR SALES 
Chairperson: Amanda Thompson (amt@morrisplayer.com)                      
PE uniforms and sweatshirts with SSM logos are made available for students to purchase twice a year.  Order forms are provided for delivery of uniforms at registration and again in late fall/early spring.  Time commitment is no more than a few hours a few times per year.

SCRIPS
Chairperson:  Laura Kelty (alkelty@yahoo.com)
This chairperson coordinates gift card orders on the Shopwithscrip website, arranging for delivery of items and sorting for delivery at school.  Time commitment is varies depending on order volume, but generally is never more than a couple of hours per week.

FALL FUNDRAISER
Chairpersons: Ways and Means Committee Members
This fundraiser begins during the second week of school and runs for approximately three weeks.  Students sell from a gift catalog along with sales of cookie dough and local coupon books. Time commitment would be a few hours during delivery of items. 

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION 
Chairperson:  Stephanie Nutter (nutter05@netzero.net)
Box Tops for Education is an easy way for our parents to help our school earn money.  Box Tops are collected in the school office throughout the year, cut to the appropriate size, bundled in groups of 50, and mailed twice a year to receive payment for them.  Time commitment is a few hours for the cutting and bundling of Box Tops.

RECYCLING 
Chairperson:  Wendy Gerhard (wgerhard@ssmartyr.org)
SSM strives to be “green” as much as possible.  This person collects donated items that are recyclable from each classroom and coordinates pickup from our recycling company.  Time commitment is very small, a few hours a month at best.

FIELD DAY 
Chairperson: PTO President with help from Vice President
The chairperson secures the inflatable rides and coordinates the festivities of this day long event.  Many volunteers are needed to help at each station and supervising students as they move among the various activities.  Time commitment is a three hour shift in the morning, afternoon or both!

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 
Chairperson: PTO President with help from Vice President
This is a week-long event that each day celebrates a different area of our school. Daily gifts are distributed to students, teachers and staff.  Volunteers may be needed to help distribute these gifts and to watch classrooms for teachers to participate in their special thanks activities.  Time commitment could be as little as 30 minutes to a few hours.

Market Day

Chairperson: Terry Steinmetz (636-5730)