parent-school partnership in education
None of us, including me, ever do great things. But we can do small things with great love, and together we can do something wonderful.
HOME and school association (HASA)
The charity, generosity, and kindness of HASA volunteers, consistent with Donahue Academy’s motto to encounter Christ and pursue excellence in all things, is critical to Donahue’s success. HASA volunteers, with the support of HASA leadership, put on a dozen different annual events.
HASA’s mission is threefold:
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to support events that build and nurture the Catholic community at the heart of the school
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to involve current and new families in the life of the school by sharing their unique talents and supporting the school’s financial goals beyond tuition
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to support teachers, staff, and administrators with assistance and acts of love
COMMUNITY AND culture
Donahue Academy’s Community & Culture (C&C) program is designed to strengthen the parent-school partnership in upholding the school’s mission by fostering community and understanding of Donahue’s unique Catholic, classical identity among families.
C&C NIGHTS
Once per term, parents, staff and faculty gather over wine and hors d’oeuvres in the school library for a student performance and a presentation by a faculty member on one of the three foundations of the classical trivium. A Q&A period follows along with a chance to meet teachers. Families newly enrolled at Donahue Academy are required to attend C&C events; babysitting is provided.
C&C AT HOME
Additional topics of interest are covered at informal events hosted by families exploring topics related to Catholic, classical education and parenting. C&C at Home events give parents the opportunity to socialize, think about and discuss meaningful topics, and support one another while strengthening our community. All school families are encouraged to attend C&C at Home events.
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Craic + Ceol features dinner, dancing, entertainment, and a talk. We host families, friends, and benefactors to celebrate Donahue Academy’s school’s vision and mission, fundraise for capital campaign priorities, and support the future of Catholic, classical education.
