BOX TOPS and Campbell Soup Labels
The goal of the Saint Clare Home and School Association (HASA) is to support the spiritual and academic excellence in the education of our students by promoting the parents’ involvement in their children’s education.
The Saint Clare HASA is a very active organization that hosts many school events designed to create a community of friendship and support, while raising money to keep tuition affordable to all.
From the "Home and School Association Guidelines of the Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Paterson":
The Purpose of the Catholic Home and School Association
To promote parents and teachers with information to aid in all aspects of education and the students' growth and development.
To provide parents and teachers with information to aid in all aspects of education and the students' growth and development.
To promote good will and cooperation between and among parents, faculty, administration, education council and the parish.
To direct parental support to the school through specific assistance, activities, social functions and fundraisers.
To organize political action of the parents as advocates regarding local, state and federal legislation that affects the Catholic schools as well as the lives of students and parents.
Responsibility of a Home and School Association
Work in cooperation with the administration
Conduct Home/School meetings
Plan with the administration appropriate activities and programs
Support and promote the total educational program
Maintain focus on the primary mission of the school