St. Rita School Parent Participation Hours

35 Parent Participation Hours per family

One Child

  • 2 PTO meetings (September & May)
  • 4 hours safety
  • 16 hours fundraising
  • 13 hours elective

Two children

  • 2 PTO meetings (September & May)
  • 8 hours safety
  • 16 hours fundraising
  • 9 hours elective

Three or more children

  • 2 PTO meetings (September & May)
  • 12 hours safety
  • 16 hours fundraising
  • 5 elective

Single Parent Family (approval by principal)

  • 2 PTO meetings (September & May)
  • 4 hours safety
  • 8 hours fundraising
  • 4 hours elective

Examples of Opportunities to Complete Hours

Safety

  • AM/PM Car lines & cross walks
  • Morning Yard Supervision
  • Lunch Supervision
  • Security at Fundraisers

Fundraising

  • 6 hours must be on-site
  • Beer, Brats & Bingo
  • Harvest Festival
  • Chairing a fundraising booth
  • Table/Booth sponsorship
  • Fundraising donations
  • Auction item donations
  • Baked goods at Harvest Festival
  • Chairperson of Fundraising events
  • Hoop It Up
  • Wine Fest
  • Set up, working, & clean up for Fundraising events
  • PTO President
  • PTO Treasurer
  • PTO Timekeepers
  • PTO Ways & Means Committee

Elective

  • Classroom Activities: Field trips (3 hrs. max per trip)
  • Volunteering/classroom helpers
  • Classroom supply donations
  • Classroom parties/events
  • Drama Productions
  • Set building, snack bar, costumes, rehearsals
  • Speech and Debate Tournaments
  • Snack bar
  • Academic Decathlon
  • Science Fair
  • Sports Events (3 hrs. max per event)
  • Catholic Schools Week Events
  • Welcome Committee Chairpersons
  • Being a Mentor Family
  • Being a Room Mom
  • PTO Board Member
  • Magazine Drive

All surplus Safety & Fundraising will roll over to Elective

Many participation opportunities are available online. Sign in at www.volunteerspot.com. If you have questions, email service@st-ritaschool.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I was at my child’s Valentine Day Party, how come I didn’t get elective hour credit?
A: You will receive credit by donating party items (requested by your room moms) or by working set-up/clean-up at the party. You do not receive elective credit for enjoying your child’s party.

Q: I signed in the Volunteer binder in the office, how come I didn’t get safety hour credit?
A: Signing in the binder in the office let’s the school know who is on campus for safety purposes. You need to sign the Volunteer Spot sheets to receive safety credit.

Q: I drove on a field trip. The field trip was 5 hours long; did I get credit?
A: Thank you for driving! The limit for field trips is 3 elective hours maximum.

Q: I donated water and soda for the Harvest Festival Free Dress Days. Do I receive fundraising hour credit?
A: Thank you for your donation! The incentive was for the drink booths and to let your children have free dress. You may make a donation to the Silent Auction for fundraising credit.