Baby Sitters Help List
CHILD'S Name:__________________________________
Date of Birth:______________Allergies_______________
Snacks for you are (circle answer) in the fridge/cupboard/counter
Kids may not eat______________________________
Food allergies are____________________________
Medical Condition(s):_________________________
Medications:_________________Dosage:__________
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS- BEDTIME is _______PM
Kids may not_________________(example: go to
neighbors, ride bikes, make phone calls)at all
or after _____PM
Kids may_____________________________________
(example: have gluestick for scrapbook, pop popcorn
Child Should: (circle one)
Pick up toys: yes /no
Do Home work: yes /no
BATH: yes /no
Set out clothes for tomorrow: yes/no
Time out for wrong behavior should be for _______minutes:
in the chair/ against wall /in bedroom (circle one)
Emergency phone numbers are: on fridge/wall/calendar
Home Address:_________________________________________
Directions to our home:_______________________________
Home Phone:________________Work Phone:________________
Cell Phone:________________
Medical Emergency Contact(s):_________________________
Police Department:___________Fire Department:_________
Poison Control:________________________
Doctor name:_____________Doctor Phone:________________
Hospital:________________Hospital Phone:______________
HEALTH INFO
Company:____________ Group #:___________ID #:__________
NEIGHBOR / GRANDPARENT INFO
Names & phone #s:______________________________________
*Help get
someone ready to start school
Back to School Checklist
To Do
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Complete registration
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Get all recommended immunizations
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Determine the school dress code
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Request a list of necessary supplies from the school
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Meet the teacher
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Tour the school
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Help your child memorize your home phone, work phone, and home address
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Arrange transportation, designate a safe meeting spot, and practice the routine
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If walking, walk your child to and from school a few times
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If carpooling, introduce your child to all carpool drivers
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If riding the bus, determine times and bus stops
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Arrange for daycare
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Plan a menu for breakfasts, packed lunches, and after-school snacks
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Establish a homework location and schedule
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Prepare a school calendar of all important events
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Slip a note or photo into your child’s bag, for reassurance on their first
day
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To Purchase
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Clothing and shoes
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Backpack
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Lunch box
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School books
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Pens, pencils, crayons, markers
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Pencil sharpener
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Binder
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Binder paper
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Notebooks
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Safety scissors
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Ruler
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* Yard sale, your trash someone else’s treasure or Wash that car
for charity
Tips for Fundraising
The most important thing when fundraising for any parish event is to set
a realistic goal. Fundraising isn’t always about raising X amount of dollars. Sometimes fundraisers are the best way
for youth to get to know one another or make themselves a presence in the parish community .
While asking people for money isn’t the easiest
thing to do, people feel good about giving to those they know. When your Youth Ministry program is active and alive in your
parish, it will be easier to approach parishioners with fundraisers. While some of these fundraisers are geared specifically
for WYD 2005, feel free to adapt any or all to fit your parish youth ministry needs.
Some quick tips to consider when
it comes to fundraising:
- Presentation to
pastoral/finance council, get on the radar screen early.
- Don’t leave
fundraising until last minute and expect everyone to jump on board.
- Ask for tips from
those in your community who have fundraising experience. They can share their do’s and don’ts, saving you time
now and later.
- Get those who are benefiting involved!
- Have young people,
wherever possible, ask directly – pulpit presentations, present at back of Church, reflection in parish bulletin, etc.
- Look at the big
picture and what’s “do-able” – set a goal, be realistic about the goal. What are the expectations?
Will fundraising cover all costs?
- Determine criteria
for who will receive funds ie. anyone or only those who commit to formation/fundraising/overall program. Be clear at the start
to avoid conflict later on.
- Look at the number of projects you will take on
– find out what other fundraising projects are going on in the parish and schedule accordingly. You don’t want
to have to compete with other projects like building fund, ShareLife collection, etc.
- Be sure to thank
donors – personal thank you cards or notes from young people are most effective. If it’s regarding an event that
you’re asking for money, after the event, have a display of photos, reception in hall, pulpit presentation so that people
know how their money was used.
- Make sure more
than one person is in charge of fundraising “accounting”. To be transparent and accountable, have a team count
funds, deposit in bank, etc. Never deposit funds into your personal bank account. Set up finances through parish ie. Parish
Youth Ministry Fund, St. John’s Parish WYD Bank Account, etc.
- Consider the amount
of labour and planning that goes into your events and what the end yield will be. Putting on a “talent night”
fundraiser may sound like a great idea but if it costs $1000 to rent equipment, staging, etc. and only brings in $1200 it
may not be the best use of time and resources.
- When setting prices
for things like “bake sales” or “car washes”, consider asking for a "donation". You’ll end up
getting more than you would if you had a set price. Also be sure to distribute information at these events about what you’re
doing. People want to know where their money is going.
- Consider the involvement of service clubs –
ie. Knights of Columbus, Catholic Women's League, etc. but also be aware of the numerous requests they receive.
Consider opportunities for them to receive recognition or partner with your events. What ways could you work together?
- Make sure your
youth ministry team knows about programs, new initiatives and is well-informed. You don’t want a potential donor asking
about a new program only to receive the response, “I don’t know. I’m just doing my shift at the table.”
Those “selling” your program need to be knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
- Have fun –
people want to be part of fun activities. Do what you can to ensure you get the job done but have a great time doing it!
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