Family Participation

Parent involvement greatly enriches the environment at Nativity School and is central to building community. Parents play an important role in fulfilling the school’s mission statement, and we have a strong history of parent participation which enriches and strengthens the school environment for both students and families.

All families contribute to the school through service that supports the school's ability to provide an excellent academic program at a reasonable tuition. Parents organize many fundraising activities, assist with classroom events, support the sports program, encourage enrichment programs and are involved in parish activities.

Nativity is grateful for each and every hour that families put in to our School and Parish. Each family is required to give 40 hours of service per school year. Single parent households are required to work 20 hours. Families must complete 10/5 of the 40/20 hours at our Christmas Tree Lot in December. These hours are mandatory and are considered part of the commitment to Nativity School. Commitment hours are calculated from May 1st through April 30th.

Our parents’ energy, creativity and talents given through volunteer time are the necessary ingredients to make our Nativity children’s educational experience the best it can be. There are many fun ways available to meet your volunteer commitment, both in the classroom and for the larger Nativity community. Look for room parent communication and volunteer opportunities in the school newsletter, and on Schoolspeak to stay up-to-date with volunteer needs throughout the year.

"At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child's success is the involvement of parents."

- Jane D. Hull

Parent Groups

Parent Teacher Group

The Nativity Parent-Teacher Group PTG seeks to bring together the parents and faculty to enhance the total Catholic Education of our children.

This organization fosters a spirit of cooperation, provides a channel of communication, and acts as a vehicle for exchange of ideas and experiences. Various committees are formulated within the PTG to meet the needs of the school including but not limited to fundraising. All parents are members of the PTG and are invited to serve on committees.

Room Parents

Room parents have the vital role of fostering a classroom community that is fun and engaging. From class celebrations to teacher appreciation initiatives to field trips, Room Parents have the unique opportunity of being a part of their children’s lives outside the home. Nativity School has a strong history of committed parents who have been leaders in this volunteer opportunity. Room parent responsibilities include involvement in Holiday parties, Family Mass, Open House, and our annual Christmas Tree Lot. Choicelunch, 2019

Men’s Club

The purpose of the Men’s Club is to bring the men of Nativity Parish (Church and School) closer together through a series of social events with a focus on community building.

Membership into the Men’s Club is open to any male, 21 years of age or older, who is involved with Nativity Parish (Church or School). The focus is on family functions, and the Club has hosted over 8,000 people since its inception in 2001. Past events include: Pasta DInner, Pancake Dinner, Cioppino Night, Movie Night, and Giants Tailgate. The Club is non- fundraising.

Our group meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday of the Month.

Mom’s Group

The Nativity Moms' Group was created to strengthen the Nativity School community and develop friendships across grades, foster communication, and share volunteer opportunities and expertise.

Whilst the group is non-fundraising,the Moms' Group works closely with the fundraising committees to support the school's fundraising efforts.

Mom’s Group manages the following activities:

  • Father/ Daughter dance or activity

  • Mother/ Son outing or activity

  • Annual Nativity School Pumpkin patch or Fall activity

  • Spring and Fall Community outreach activity (examples: community clothing drive, book drive)

Our group meets monthly in the Nativity School Extended Care Room, typically every 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:30pm. Evite's will be sent out each month prior to the meeting.

Meetings are eligible for Nativity service hours.

We hope you can join our meetings and social events.
momsgroup@nativityschool.com

Development

  • The Annual Fund is a Nativity Parish initiative. It raises general funds for the School and Church.

  • Our annual Auction is held in the spring of each school year. In addition to raising money to support our school, the Auction is an evening of friends and fun. This event is open to all Nativity School families and faculty.

  • The Nativity Carnival has a long history dating back to 1979. From thrilling rides to live music to our famous Tiki Bar, this highly-anticipated event is hosted every June and is open to the public.

  • The Nativity School Christmas Tree Lot has been running since 1998 and is staffed solely by parent and community volunteers. 100% of the proceeds benefit educational and extracurricular programs.

    The Lot opens the day after Thanksgiving and runs through mid-December.

  • Each year students lace up their running shoes to participate in the Nativity Lap-a-Thon. Funds raised through pledging go directly to the Nativity Athletic and Physical Education Programs.

Volunteer Opportunities

Nativity School exists for the education of the whole child, so each child thrives and flourishes spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically, as a unique person made in God’s image. It is with this in mind that we invite you to volunteer your time, talent, and treasure by becoming an active member of the Nativity School community. Volunteers are vital to the Nativity mission and vision. Thank you for your support!

Opportunities Include:

  • Annual Fund

  • Auction

  • Carnival

  • Christmas Tree Lot

  • Field Trips

  • Lap-a-thon

  • Outreach Program

  • PTG

  • Room Parent

  • Snack Shack

  • Yard Duty