Mothers' Club

Welcome Back Faculty/Staff Luncheon: August 3, 2026
This special event kicks off the school year and gives SJA faculty and staff an opportunity to reconnect and enjoy a meal together. 

• Committee Member Opportunities: Assist with decorating, serving lunch and/or cleanup.
• Chair Responsibilities: Coordinate meal with SAGE Dining Services, use SignUpGenius to recruit volunteers for setup, serving, decorating and cleanup.

Chair: Nicole Lanasa, nlanasal1@gmail.com
Co-chairs: Rosalyn Schoen, Jaemie Serrano

Meet & Greet: August 7, 2026
This event welcomes all freshman parents to connect with each other as well as Mothers' Club officers and members. It coincides with the Freshman Social.

• Chair Responsibilities: Coordinate with SAGE Dining Services to order brownies, water and tea for the event.

Chair: Megan Canty, mblaize78@hotmail.com
Co-chair: Elizabeth Cancienne

Grandparents' Celebrations
Senior Grandparents' Week: September 21-25
Freshman Grandparents' Day: October 27

Grandparents of freshmen and seniors are invited to campus to tour, visit with their granddaughters and enjoy lunch.

• Committee Member Opportunities: Send desserts, assist with lunch during events.
• Chair Responsibilities:
  Senior Week: Use SignUpGenius to recruit volunteers for lunch service.
  Freshman Day: Partner with Dads' Club and Mission Advancement Office to host lunch. Use SignUpGenius to recruit volunteers and coordinate desserts and cleanup.

Chair: Corey Toups, coreybtoups@gmail.com
Co-chair: Julie Massey

Mothers' Club Socials
Two off-campus socials for all Mothers' Club members.

• Fall Event: TBD
• Spring Social: Held during Challenge Day (co-hosted by Mission Advancement Office)
   
• Chair Responsibilities: Secure venues, create promotional graphics, work with SJA contact to verify participant list. 

Chair: Lynn Gresham, lynngresham1@gmail.com
Co-chair: Lindsey Falcon

Open House: October 15, 2026
Event Chair: Angie Cassard, sjamcvp@sjabr.org

Decorations Committee
Creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere for prospective students and families.

• Committee Member Opportunities: Decorate morning of the event with balloons, garland and plants.
• Chair Responsibilities: Coordinate vendors, order decor, recruit/direct volunteers via SignUpGenius.

Chair: Allison Pham, allisonpham1@gmail.com
Co-chair: Mollie Carby

Greeters Committee
Welcome and direct prospective families.

Committee Member Opportunities: Choose a shift (4-5:30 p.m. or 5:30-7:30 p.m.)
Chair Responsibilities: Use SignUpGenius to recruit and assign volunteers; oversee event flow.

Chair: Amanda Polito, ms.amandapaige@gmail.com
Co-chair: Jessica Walker

Reception Committee
Host a reception for prospective students and families.

• Committee Member Opportunities: Donate supplies and/or work one of two shifts.
• Chair Responsibilities: Recruit and schedule volunteers via SignUpGenius; order cookies (St. Joe Dough), water/lemonade (SAGE Dining Services); setup and cleanup. 

Chair: Ragen Rice, ragenrice@gmail.com
Co-chair: Natalie Himmel

Please note that volunteers may sign up for either the Greeters Committee or Reception Committee, not both. 

Party Blooms Committee
Boutonniere sales for school dances:
Sale Dates: October (CHS Homecoming); December (Winter Formal); March (FROSH); Prom (TBA).

• Chair Responsibilities: Coordinate with SJA for promotion; manage orders through SchoolCash Online; distribute boutonnieres. 

Chair: Catherine Alford, catherineannL@yahoo.com
Co-chairs: Katie Guillot, Sarah Wempler

Placement Exam Reception: December 5, 2026
Small reception for students taking the placement exam at SJA.

• Committee Member Opportunities: Donate snacks or help distribute during event. 
• Chair Responsibilities: Recruit volunteers via SignUpGenius. 

Chair: Carol Osborne, carolemosborne@gmail.com
Co-chair: Marie Russell

Christmas Decorations 
Decorate campus for the holidays and take down decorations afterwards. Decorating takes place on a weekday during Thanksgiving break, and takedown takes place on a weekday after the first of the year.

• Committee Member Opportunities: Help with decorating and/or takedown.
• Chair Responsibilities: Use SignUpGenius to recruit volunteers, organize volunteer duties and replace/store decorations. 

Chair: Jennifer Link, jlink324@gmail.com
Co-chair: Amy Brown and Jessica Chapman

Science Fair Reception: Thursday, January 7, 2027
Support the Science Fair with refreshments. 

• Committee Member Opportunities: Donate refreshments and/or assist onsite. 
• Chair Responsibilities: Use SignUpGenius to recruit volunteers; coordinate lunch for judges with SAGE Dining Services.

Chair: Kathy Zecchel, kathythomas0608@yahoo.com

Mother/Daughter Brunch & Style Show: Sunday, March 21, 2027
The Mothers' Club's most iconic event, celebrating mothers and daughters with brunch and a fashion show.

• Chair Responsibilities: Coordinate photography, door prizes, favors, decor, models, program design, music, seating and event flow. 

Chair: Chrissy Roussel, sjamcstyleshow@sjabr.org
Co-chairs: Katie Bodin and Elizabeth Fourrier
Note: Subcommittees include Registration, Decorations, Models, Production, Rehearsal, Door Prizes, CHS Escorts 

Senior Reception: April 29, 2027
Reception honoring seniors held following Senior Mass.

• Committee Member Opportunities: Donate items or help at event.
• Chair Responsibilities: Use SignUpGenius to recruit volunteers, coordinate food with SAGE Dining Services, setup, serve and cleanup.

Chair: Caroline Scholl, carolinescholl@gmail.com
Note: Senior moms are asked not to volunteer for this event. 

Used Uniform Sale: June 2027 (Date TBA)
Host a gently used uniform sale on campus.

• Committee Member Opportunities: Help sort donations or work sale shifts.
• Chair Responsibilities: Organize logistics, use SignUpGenius to recruit helpers, manage pricing and sales.

Chair: Amanda Polito, ms.amandapaige@gmail.com
Co-chair: Amy Brown

School Appreciation

Student Treat Days
Celebrate students with special treats during lunch hours. 

• Committee Member Opportunities: Serve treats at lunch (10 a.m.-1 p.m.).
• Chair Responsibilities: Order treats from vendors, schedule treat days, recruit volunteers. 

Chairs: Mollie Carby, molliecannon@hotmail.com; Allison Pham, allisonpham1@gmail.com
Co-chairs: Tam Bourgeois and Ann Michael Lagarde

Faculty/Staff Appreciation: Fall Semester TBA and January 30, 2026

Two annual luncheons to show appreciation for the faculty and staff.

• Committee Member Opportunities: Provide food and help at the luncheons.
• Chair Responsibilities: Organize food and decorations; recruit volunteers.

Chair: Kate Becnel, katebecnel@gmail.com
Co-chair: Stephanie Crews

T-Shirts
Oversees ordering and distribution of class shirts and brunch shirts.

• Committee Member Opportunities: Help with shirt distribution.
• Chair Responsibilities: Coordinate shirt design and orders; use SignUpGenius to recruit volunteers. 

Chair: Angela Montalbano, angela.montalbano@gmail.com
Co-chair: Lacy McKnight

Parents Who Pray
Support the SJA community through confidential prayer requests.

• Chair Responsibilities: Check prayer request email address and forward to Mothers' Club members.

Chair: Maria Matthews, me.klimash@gmail.com
Co-chairs: Lindsey Aucoin and Heather Strittmayer

Sticker Shop
The on-campus spirit shop.

Committee Member Opportunities: Work monthly shifts (Tuesday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.), substitute or volunteer at special events.
Chair Responsibilities: Order, price and report on inventory; recruit and manage volunteers.

Chair: Kelley Jones, stickershop@sjabr.org
Co-chairs: Michelle Lanier and Rebecca Valluzzo