The mission of HSA is to serve as a network of parent volunteers whose
purpose is to provide an environment of support and communication between the, administration, teachers and students.
The functions of HSA shall be:
• To promote Catholic Christian principles while serving families, faculty and the staff of St. James/Seton.
• To create and nurture a sense of community in our school.
• To facilitate positive communication between the home and the school.
• To encourage voluntary involvement and financial support for school functions.
• To promote fellowship among parents and school staff.
HSA is a parent-run organization that is involved in a number of activities that have a direct impact on our school, both financially and functionally. Financially, HSA brings money into the school through many of the Fundraising activities. Over the last few years, HSA has provided the school with necessary funds to purchase: A New Gym Floor; Air Conditioning in all classrooms; 2 Wireless Computer Labs; Books for the Media Center; New School Desks; New Playground Equipment; Lockers for the Junior High; Equipment for the kitchen, etc. None of this would have been possible without the proceeds from the Fall Fundraiser as well as proceeds from Adopt-A-School (e.g., Godfather’s pizza night, Runza night, etc).
HSA also coordinates the Big G/Campbell’s Soup labels. Every soup label and box top from General Mills that you bring to the school generates money for our school.
On the non-financial side, HSA is responsible for the following SJS activities: Student Directory; Holiday Classroom Parties, Family Fellowship Night; Cafeteria Volunteers; Annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon; and Eagle’s Wings.
Parent’s participation in HSA offers a great opportunity to meet other parents, to stay informed with what is happening in our school, and to provide the volunteer help our school heavily relies on.
Dues are $5 per family annually. As a parent, you are a member of the Home and School Association. Take advantage of this opportunity and get involved! Parents are encouraged to attend our monthly HSA meetings in the SJS Media Center. Consult the school calendar for the dates of the meetings. Please consider volunteering in one of the many committees of SJS HSA.