Home & School Association
The Home & School Association works to support and enhance the educational ministry of the school. The organization builds community by hosting social gatherings and parent-focused educational programs, coordinates volunteer and social outreach opportunities, and organizes events to raise funds for the school. The HSA also hosts a General Meeting twice a year for the entire school community. The work of the HSA contributes to the warm and welcoming environment for which we are known.
The HSA encompasses our pastor, principal, teachers, and all parents of children attending St. Raphael School. It acts through a representative body—the HSA Steering Committee.
The HSA Steering Committee 2019-20
The HSA Steering Committee comprises school parents who have volunteered to take a leadership role within the HSA. Members meet monthly during the school year. They represent the interests of the parents and the school at large and are integral in communicating key initiatives to the classes they represent. The members of the current HSA Steering Committee are as follows:
- President: Stephanie Klinger
- Vice President: Vacant
- Treasurer: Catherine Pulse
- Secretary: Cristina Lubian
- 8th Grade Representative: Suzy Hite
- 7th Grade Representative: Erin Kaufman/Francine Krivka
- 6th Grade Representative: Maureen Risch/Kristen Gregory
- 5th Grade Representative: Katie Cronin/Colleen Clarke
- 4th Grade Representative: Charlene Moniz
- 3rd Grade Representative: Tracy Marshman
- 2nd Grade Representative: Natalie Pardo
- 1st Grade Representative: Jessica Bitonti
- Kindergarten Representative: Sabrina Colaianni
- SRS Marketing Representative: MJ Zafis-Garcia / Stacey Woodward
- Inventory Manager: Kate Flaherty
- School Store: Sara Foulkes / Suzy Hite
- Board Representative: Heidi Wildermuth
- SRNS Liaison: Ashley Mendez
- Past President: Angela Mussio
Volunteer Opportunities
The Home & School Association and the students of St. Raphael School are grateful for the many volunteers who help with programs and events offered throughout the school year. Volunteering is optional but highly encouraged and is a wonderful way to meet other parents and feel a part of the community. We look forward to your involvement. Find the link to the sign-up below for the current volunteer opportunities.
Note: Volunteers who have substantial contact with children must complete Virtus child protection training. To find out when the next training will be offered at St. Raphael School, contact the school office or view the searchable training schedule.
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St. Raphael School Board
The St. Raphael School Board provides advice and assistance to the administrative team (pastor and principal) in the governance of the school. The board fulfills its purpose and exercises its functions in accord with the mission and goals of the parish as well as with the goals, policies, and regulations of the Archdiocese of Washington. The board handles a variety of responsibilities, including planning, developing, financing, public relations, development and fundraising, and evaluation. Candidates for the board are nominated by the board to the administrative team for appointment. Each member serves a three-year term, and reappointment is at the discretion of the administrative team.
SRS Board 2019-20:
- Pastor: Rev. Mike Salah
- Principal: Teri Dwyer
- Chairperson: Sarah deKowzan
- Jim Beane
- Brian Byrne
- Michael Coene
- Mike Cronin
- Kate Flaherty
- Allen François
- Pauline Miller-John
- Maryann Kearns
- Rusty McNish
- Tim O'Connor
- Bridget Rascher
- Kasey Trees
- Heidi Dorward Wildermuth
Meetings: The St. Raphael School Board meets in the evenings the third or fourth Tuesday of the month