Home School Association
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The Home School Association, the parent association at OLMA, is the social and fundraising center of the school. Parents are an integral part of daily life at OLMA and without their assistance, the student experience would not be as fulfilling. Parental involvement is vital for a Catholic school to thrive.
In order for the HSA to be effective in its role of providing support to the faculty and staff and enhancing the students' experience it relies on the participation of its members - the parents. As a parent of a student of OLMA you are automatically a member of the Home School Association. The HSA is run by an Executive Board made of up parent volunteers who offer their time to oversee the running of the organization.
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The Family Commitment
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Each school family is asked to volunteer for two events.
If you are unable to fulfill any or all of the obligations, there is a $150 fee for each service you are unable to perform.
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The fundraising commitment may be satisfied in two ways:Raising $800 (grades K - 8) through HSA-sponsored events and initiatives or paying a $650 opt-out fee. The opt-out fee may be paid in its entirety at the time of registration. The opt-out payment of $650 does not negate the service commitment. Pre-K commitment is $400 per year and the opt-out is $325.00.
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Why We Fundraise
The Newark Archdiocese mandates that all Catholic Schools in the diocese derive at least 10% of the school’s operating expenses from fundraising. The reason OLMA mandates fundraising is to ensure all school families participate equally.
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