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Check the schedule weekly as new opportunities will be added as they become available. For more information, contact Michele Johnson, the Volunteer Coordinator.

Join Home and School Council

The purpose of the Home and School Council is to bring parents together to assist the school administration and staff in parish functions and school activities.

All current parents/guardians are members of the Home and School Council and are welcome to attend meetings and become active volunteers. Each family will be asked to pay yearly dues. The dues and other funds that the council raises through activities are used to enhance our school community by partially or fully covering the costs of special programs and events for the school and school families. Some examples include: 8th grade graduation reception, DARE graduation, school patrol picnic, playground equipment, and busing to special events.

Home and School Council coordinates more than 30 activities throughout the school year. These include events like the used uniform sale, Spirit Wear sales, the annual Marathon, running the concession stand, staff appreciation events, vision/hearing screening, and Kindergarten and 8th grade graduation receptions.

• For more information or to get involved, contact Andrea Richardson, the Home & School Council Chairperson
• Dine Out for Schools with Parkway Pizza: Parkway Pizza gives 5% to St. Charles every 3rd Tuesday of the Month

Volunteer Requirements: The Enhanced Essential 3 (EE3)

All employees and volunteers who interact with minors, are required to complete and maintain safe environment credentials through the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. The requirements can be completed online at www.virtusonline.org.

To ensure successful completion of the requirements, follow the information below before creating your VIRTUS account. If you have an existing VIRTUS account, contact Ann-Marie Magee at amagee@stchbs.org for assistance so your account can be updated prior to login. Total time commitment: approximately 95 minutes.

1. Set aside sufficient time to complete all items without logging out. Incomplete accounts may result in lost data, requiring you to repeat your setup.
2. Read and follow the directions on the website in the order presented. Skipping items, fast-forwarding or backing up may corrupt your account and require you to repeat your assignments. You will:
   1. Complete each registration field as presented on the screen
   2. Complete the Code of Conduct
   3. Complete the Background Check application (SSN is required)
   4. Complete Safe Environment Training (1 module, approximately 75 minutes)

VIRTUS website: www.virtusonline.org (use Google Chrome browser and allow pop-ups for this website)

For more information on the Archdiocesan Safe Environment requirements, visit www.safe-environment.archspm.org/essential-3.

Abuse reporting and victim assistance:

• How to Report Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect
• Healing Brochure: Promise to Protect, Pledge to Heal
• Public Child Protection Agencies – all of MN
• Public Child Protection Agencies – within Archdiocese