Marian Fund & Volunteer Information
The purpose of the Marian Fund is to help keep tuition low by offering fundraising opportunities and to increase fundraising participation. Each family is responsible for contributing $400 towards the fund as well as 20 hours of volunteer service. Our volunteers are all trained in "Protecting God's Children". An information link can be found on the bottom.
Each time a family participates in a Marian Fund fundraiser, a portion of those proceeds will be credited to the family’s Marian Fund Account. There is also a “buy-out” option where a family can simply send in a check for the total amount. Throughout the school year, each family will receive an update on the total in their Marian Fund, as well as volunteer commitments met. A final statement will be distributed in May and the remaining balance, if any, will be due by the end of the school year.
Southtowns Catholic School utilizes a two-tiered tuition system: “Parishioner Rate” Tuition (termed Rate A for 2018-19) and “Non-Parishioner Rate” Tuition (termed Rate B for 2018-19). Two of the three required milestones for Tuition Rate A are Fundraising and Community.
Each time a family participates in a Marian Fund fundraiser, a portion of those proceeds will be credited to the family’s Marian Fund Account. There is also a “buy-out” option where a family can simply send in a check for the total amount. Throughout the school year, each family will receive an update on the total in their Marian Fund, as well as volunteer commitments met. A final statement will be distributed in May and the remaining balance, if any, will be due by the end of the school year.
Southtowns Catholic School utilizes a two-tiered tuition system: “Parishioner Rate” Tuition (termed Rate A for 2018-19) and “Non-Parishioner Rate” Tuition (termed Rate B for 2018-19). Two of the three required milestones for Tuition Rate A are Fundraising and Community.
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In order for our school and parish to carry out its mission we need families to volunteer to support. Dates for events can be found on the school calendar. We understand your time is valuable so we have come up with many different ways to contribute to the success of our school. Below is the Marian Commitment Form which details how you can active meeting the Community milestone.
Virtus - Protecting God's ChildrenProtecting God's Children® for Adults is training conducted by VIRTUS® certified facilitators on the prevention of child sexual abuse. The training makes participants aware of the signs of child sexual abuse, the methods and means by which offenders commit abuse, and five easy steps one can use to prevent child sexual abuse. Two videos are the centerpiece of the training: A Time to Protect God's Children™ and A Plan to Protect God's Children™. The facilitators incorporate policies and procedures into the training defining child sexual abuse, addressing the reporting of child sexual abuse, the screening and selection of employees and volunteers, and victim advocacy.
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Marian Fund Opportunities(The profit the school receives is what will be credited to the fund. Each fundraiser’s profit margin is provided below)
• Chiavetta’s Chicken BBQ Ticket Sales ($5.00 per ticket sold) • Candy Bars (50%) • Great Raffle ($20 per ticket sold) • Gift Gathering Donation for Any Event (100%) • Meat Raffle – January ($5.00 per ticket sold) • Niagara Chocolate Easter Candy (40%) • United Way & SEFA Donations – Use #4393 (100%) • SCRIP Gift Card Program – (Varies by retailer) Capital Improvement EventsFunds collected for these events are not included in the PTG pledge and all funds raised go directly back into the school for improvements:
• Race for Education Fun Run Other Ways to Support |
Each family is responsible for completing and returning your Marian Commitment Form at the beginning of the school year. Please honor your commitment! The Volunteer Book in the school lobby should be used to record and submit your volunteer time. It is each families’ responsibility to report volunteer time in order to receive credit.
Adults wishing to volunteer in activities involving direct contact with students are required to attend the Protecting God's Children workshop. We suggest that each adult family member attend a session at the beginning of the school year in order to fulfill this requirement. A schedule of upcoming workshops is available on the Diocese of Buffalo website under the “Chancery” tab. Click on the “Protecting God’s Children Workshop Registration” link for upcoming session information.
The positive synergy of the Southtowns Catholic School community nurtures a climate of togetherness, which in turn will perpetually benefit each student. SCS is blessed to have many talented and generous supporters who freely give their time and talent to create an educational haven in which our students may grow. We cannot exist without the support of our families and community.
Thank You!
Adults wishing to volunteer in activities involving direct contact with students are required to attend the Protecting God's Children workshop. We suggest that each adult family member attend a session at the beginning of the school year in order to fulfill this requirement. A schedule of upcoming workshops is available on the Diocese of Buffalo website under the “Chancery” tab. Click on the “Protecting God’s Children Workshop Registration” link for upcoming session information.
The positive synergy of the Southtowns Catholic School community nurtures a climate of togetherness, which in turn will perpetually benefit each student. SCS is blessed to have many talented and generous supporters who freely give their time and talent to create an educational haven in which our students may grow. We cannot exist without the support of our families and community.
Thank You!