St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic School Est. 1925
4610 Largo Road Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Phone: 301-627-4170 Fax: 301-627-6383
  
 
Home & School Association (HSA)

The purpose of the Home and School Association is to support the mission and goals of St. Mary of the Assumption School. This is accomplished by fostering open communications between the home and school and by providing opportunities for community
building through the coordination of fundraising events and activities. The HSA also oversees the Hours Program and Playground Duty Program. The Home and School Association meets monthly. By-Laws of the organization are provided to all members. All families are encouraged to support the efforts of the HSA.

  • President - Lisa Huntley and Natali Summers
  • Vice President - Sara Reynolds
  • Corresponding Secretary -
  • Recording Secretary - Nicole Werbeck
  • Treasurer - Janice Oakley
  • Hours Recorder - Samantha Northern
  • Sergeant-at-Arms -

HSA Minutes

Hours Program
The Hours Program provides opportunities for parents to work together to build a strong community spirit at St. Mary of the Assumption School. All families are required to volunteer a minimum of 15 hours during the school year. Hours may be earned in a variety of ways. Families not fulfilling their obligation to work 15 hours will be charged $20 per hour not worked. This fee is subject to change based on recommendations from the School Advisory Board (SBA).

Hours Received

  • HSA Board members = 15 hours each
  • Chairperson of HSA sponsored events = 15 hours
  • SAB members
    • Chair = 15 hours
    • Secretary = 15 hours
    • Members = 5 hours
  • Homeroom parents = 30 hours, per grade (K-6), equally divided by number of homeroom parents
  • Homeroom parents = 15 hours each, per grade (7-8)
  • CYO head coaches = 5 hours, per school year
  • Parents or extended family members may work volunteer hours. Hours are not awarded for chaperoning field trips, assisting with class parties, playground duty, or working parish functions such as Bingo.

Playground Duty Program
To ensure the proper and safe supervision of our children, all families are required to assist by working a minimum of three playground duty days each year. Playground Duty forms is provided each fall; families are given the opportunity to pre-select days to work, or, if absolutely necessary, pre-pay for a substitute. On duty day, workers are asked to report to the office by 11:20 a.m. and sign in prior to reporting to the multipurpose room. Playground duty ends at 12:50 p.m.

  • Cost of substitute = $20 per day, $60 per year
  • Once assigned, must provide own substitute if unable to serve OR call a playground coordinator in advance of 48 hours to locate substitute for you
  • “No-shows” and/or those calling the playground coordinator with less than 48 hours notice will be assessed a $40 fee ($20 for substitute and $20 penalty)
  • Substitutes will be paid $20 per day