Home School Association

HSA MISSION STATEMENT
The OLV School Home School Association is a supportive division of the school. Under the auspices of the Diocese of Metuchen, the HSA supports the established policy and curriculum of the school. The HSA nurtures spiritual growth by working with parents and teachers to convey the messages of the Gospel through community-building events and classroom activities. Helping to promote a faith-filled environment, the HSA provides organization in assisting the school and parish with meeting their financial responsibilities, publicizing newsworthy happenings and voicing concerns to our local and state representatives.

HSA VISION STATEMENT
The OLV School Home School Association supports the school, students, teachers and administrator in an effort to sustain the mission of the school: provide an educational environment which fosters the spiritual, intellectual and emotional attributes of the child.

RESPECT FOR SCHOOL POLICIES
The HSA respects the established school policies and practices as set forth by the Diocesan Schools Office, the pastor and the school principal. In all instances, the Association shall be aware that it functions as a support to the duly constituted school administrator. It provides support by promoting the mission statement, goals and objectives of the school.

HSA Goals
The goals of this association are defined as conditions in which:
 

1. Parents and teachers collaborate with school administrators and Diocesan leaders to achieve the mission of the Catholic Church as it relates to Catholic schools.
2. Parents and teachers collaborate in conveying the message of the Gospel, in building up the community of the church and in providing opportunities of   service to those suffering and in need.
3. Parents and teachers collaborate to promote, among students, an awareness of the specialized ministries in the church represented by religious life.
4. Parents and teachers provide, at home and in school, a learning environment  that promotes personal and spiritual growth with a sensitivity to social issues and global awareness.
5. Parents and teachers promote the cause of Catholic education in public, church and political arenas as directed by the bishops of the State of New Jersey and their representatives.
6. Parents and teachers jointly work together to carry out their specific teaching responsibilities under the direction of the school administrators.
7. Parents unite to promote activities that enable school and parish administrators to meet their financial responsibilities implied in the modern day operation of Catholic schools.
8. Parents actively nurture their sacred vocation as the architects of Christian Family Life and the primary education of their children.

  
 Responsibilities of HSA Officers
 
The routine work of the Home School Association is dependent upon two groups: the Officers of the Association and parent volunteers.  The officers agree to manage the Association by carrying out certain prescribed duties below.
 
President: Presides at all meetings of the Association and Executive Committee; coordinates the work of the Officers and committees; with the Principal sets the agenda for general and executive committee meetings; serves on the School Advisory Council
 
Vice President: Assumes the duties of the President in his/her absence.
 
Recording Secretary: Records and makes available to the members copies of the Minutes of the Executive Committee and general meetings; maintains a binder of Minutes of these meetings.
 
Corresponding Secretary: Conducts the print and e-mail correspondence of the Association; maintains a file of reports and correspondence.
 
Treasurer: Collects and deposits all monies received through fund raising; maintains records of all receipts and expenditures; reviews and recommends payment of bills to the President and Principal; provides written monthly cash accounting at the general membership meetings; prepares and signs checks to be co-signed by the pastor or the principal.
 
Principal: Is a member of the Executive Committee and approves of all events that the Home School Association chooses to sponsor; must co-sign all check requisitions.
 
Pastor: All activities of the Home School Association are performed with the permission of the pastor. He or the principal must co-sign all checks.
 
HSA Officers: 2020-2021
 
President                                         David O'Connor         
Vice President                                Mary Charmello
Treasurer                                         Jennifer Crilley     
Recording Secretary                     Melissa Novak         
Corresponding Secretary            Jeremiah O'Grady
Publicity                                         Jennifer Sauter
Spirituality                                      Panita Yetsko
Social Concerns/Alliance            Meaghan Spezzi