Parent Volunteers

Volunteer Description: Decorate for the annual Athletic Banquet for students in 5th-8th grades.

Event Date: TBD Spring 2024

Time of Year: April

Volunteer Description: Assist the Librarian in planning and running our annual Book Fair in the fall.

Event Date: Monday, September 18 - Friday, September 22, 2023

Time of Year: September

Chair: Katie Baker (PS2, PS4 & 1st Grade Parent)

Volunteer Description: Help plan and staff our annual Breakfast with Santa event, which features pictures with Santa, pancakes, crafts, and other activities.

Event Date: Saturday, December 2, 2023

Time of Year: November-December

Co-Chairs:
Carie Hart (4th & 6th Grade Parent)
Emily Smithwick (4th & 5th Grade Parent)
Aaron Bergman (PS3 & Kindergarten Parent, P.E. Coach)
Jessica Lee (P.E. Coach)

Volunteer Description: Help plan the food trucks and after-party for Field Day.

Event Date: Friday, May 3, 2023

Time of Year: April-May

Event Chair: Bridget Florea (3rd Grade & 6th Grade Parent)
Auction Chair: Peyton Lambert (PS4 Parent)

Volunteer Description: Plan our annual spring gala and auction. We will need volunteers to help with auction solicitation and organization, party planning, and setting up for the event.

Event Date: Friday, March 2, 2024

Time of Year: October-March

Co-Chairs:
Megan Campbell (3rd, 6th & 8th Grade Parent)
Anne Jenkins (8th Grade Parent)

Volunteer Description: Assist with decorations and refreshments in the Parish Hall for Grandparents’ Day.

Event Date: Friday, September 22, 2023

Time of Year: September

Chair: Catherine Simpson (PS3 & Kindergarten Parent)

Volunteer Description: Organize the ordering and distribution of Christmas greenery, poinsettias, and gift wrap as a fundraiser. Many parishioners and former parents support this fundraiser year after year.

Time of Year: September-December

Co-Chairs:
Liz Johnson (3rd, 6th & 8th Grade Parent)
Katherine Webb (8th Grade Parent)
Aaron Bergman (PS3 & Kindergarten Parent, P.E. Coach)
Jessica Lee (P.E. Coach)

Volunteer Description: Plan and staff the family activities and celebration (such as Trunk-or-Treat) associated with our popular 5k race through the Highland neighborhood.

Event Date: Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023

Time of Year: August-October

Chair: Caroline Bratton (PS4 & 2nd Grade Parent)

Volunteer Description: Help with planning and creating St. Mark's pumpkin display at Pumpkin Shine on Line, a family-focused community event that showcases thousands of jack-o'-lanterns and painted pumpkins. We will also need volunteers to transport our pumpkins from St. Mark's to Betty Virginia Park, as well as clean up after the event.

Event Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Time of Year: September-October

Volunteer Description: Assist the homeroom teacher with special event planning throughout the year as well as serve as a liaison between the Parents' Club and parents in your child’s homeroom. The Room Parent collects money and plans birthday, Christmas, and end-of-year presents for the homeroom teacher.

Time of Year: August-May

Chair: Caroline Bratton (PS4 & 2nd Grade Parent)

Volunteer Description: Provide snacks and treats to teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.

Event Date: Monday, April 15 - Friday, April 19, 2024

Time of Year: April

Chair: Rachel Caudle (1st & 2nd Grade Parent)

Volunteer Description: Provide snacks and treats to teachers once a month.

Time of Year: August-May