Home and School
St. Charles Home & School’s mission is to be the crucial link between your “HOME” and our “SCHOOL” and whose main objective is to support the success of all students through fundraising and active parental participation.
TOGETHER WE CAN ACHIEVE
Why join our Home & School?
- Get Connected: there’s no better way to know what’s happening at St. Charles than by attending our monthly meetings.
- Speak up: the H&S is a forum for exchanging ideas.
- Witness Improvement: by getting involved at your child’s school you’ll be part of the solution, helping to make positive changes.
- Be a Role Model: by becoming a H&S member, you’ll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.
- Have Fun: did you know the H&S organizes the Family BBQ, Breakfast with Santa, Carnival, Footloose Day, Holiday Shop, Movie Night, Pizza /TCBY/Subway lunch, Photos, English/French Book Fairs etc.?
You decide on your level of involvement.
As a member we benefit from, among other things:
- Ability to manage our own funds
- Minutes and agenda of St. Charles Home and School meetings sent directly to you (the meetings are held once a month in our school library)
- Voting privileges at all St. Charles Home and School meetings
- QFHSA News – emailed directly to each member family
- Access to a variety of low-cost workshops (i.e., parenting skills, homework, learning styles, bullying, etc.) held by keynote speakers
- Information to parents on how to benefit from the QFHSA support groups and services
- Tax receipts for monetary donations made to St. Charles Home and School for amounts in excess of $20.00
Contact Us
stcharleshomeandschool@gmail.com
2025-2026 Home and School Team
For all inquiries, contact stcharleshomeandschool@gmail.com
Allyson Shore - Talia D’Costa
Presidents
Donna Coelho
Vice-President
Nadia Sears - Allyson Shore
Treasurers
Rebecca Forbes
Secretary
Sandra Darie - Christian Ackad
Membership/Volunteer Coordinators
Kimberley Betsalel - Layla Barocca
Allocation Coordinators
Rebecca Forbes
Fundraising
Nadia Sears - Giovanna Panetta
Lunch Committee
Kayla Jones & Cheryl Martin
Newsletter Editors
Donna Coelho
Grad Chair
Kimberley Betsalel
Clothing
Talia D’Costa
Donations
Meeting Date
Minutes
2024-2025
April 9, 2025
March 19, 2025
February 12, 2025
January 15, 2025
December 11, 2024
November 13, 2024
October 9, 2024
September 11, 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What does H&S stand for?
H&S is the abbreviation for Home & School. More specifically, at our school we refer to it as St. Charles H&S.
What does QFHSA stand for?
QFHSA is the abbreviation for the Quebec Federation of Home & School Associations.
What is the QFHSA’s mission?
The QFHSA is an independent, incorporated not for profit volunteer organization dedicated to enhancing the education and general well-being of children and youth. The QFHSA promotes the involvement of parents, students, educators, and the community at large in the advancement of learning and acts as a voice for parents.
Why did St. Charles form a Home & School Association?
Home & School operates as a separate entity allowing us to keep “OUR MONEY in OUR SCHOOL for OUR CHILDREN” As a member of the QFHSA we benefit from the ability to manage our own funds and ascertain that the funds we raise will be used for their intended purposes for the benefit of the students at St. Charles.
What are some of the other reasons why St. Charles formed a Home & School?
- Low-cost workshops offered by the QFHSA.
- Stay connected with H&S meeting minutes and agenda sent directly to you.
- Home & School Newsletters from QFHSA.
- Tax receipts for members who donate to our school for amounts $20 or more.
What is the raison d’être of the Home & School?
The raison d’être of the St. Charles Home & School is not any different from that of the Parent Participatory Organization (PPO). The St. Charles Home & School works in collaboration with the staff, the principal, and the Governing Board to help improve the quality of our children’s school life. With the support of the community and the staff, we are able to fundraise for all the events and activities that help to make the St. Charles school experience a wonderful one both academically and socially.
What is the Red Mailbox?
The Red Mailbox is located near the front office. All monies and/or forms should be placed in an envelope and labelled “Red Mailbox” along with your child’s name and purpose (Pizza, TCBY, Subway, BBQ, etc.). This ensures that the envelope which your child will hand in to their teacher will end up in the Red Mailbox. All other envelopes or information that is not requested to be returned to the Red Mailbox should be labelled as well (Hot Lunch, After School Activities, etc.) All daycare correspondence, ped day forms and cheques regarding the daycare must be handed in directly to the daycare staff.
Why join our Home & School?
- Get Connected: there’s no better way to know what’s happening at St. Charles than by attending our monthly meetings.
- Speak up: the H&S is a forum for exchanging ideas.
- Witness Improvement: by getting involved at your child’s school you’ll be part of the solution, helping to make positive changes.
- Be a Role Model: by becoming a H&S member, you’ll be demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education.
- Have Fun: did you know the H&S organizes the Family BBQ, Breakfast with Santa, Carnival, Footloose Day, Holiday Shop, Movie Night, Pizza /TCBY/Subway lunch, Photos, English/French Book Fairs etc.?
You decide on your level of involvement.