The Advancement Team

We thank all of you who make our jobs possible. Please know that we are here to be of service to you. 

Contact us at:

941-379-2647 (phone)
941-341-0427 (fax)

Jennifer McDonald
Director of Advancement
jmcdonald@cmhs-sarasota.org

Please contact me at any time for information on volunteering, giving, supporting and including CMHS in your estate planning.


Leanne Sharpenter
Constituent Relations and Special Events Coordinator
lsharpenter@cmhs-sarasota.org

Marcia Malican
Advancement Services Coordinator
mmalican@cmhs-sarasota.org

Please contact us for information regarding reunions and ways to get in involved with CMHS.


Julie Klimek
Campaign and Communications Coordinator
jklimek@cmhs-sarasota.org

Please contact me to learn more about our services and events and to change your contact information.

Please call the Office of Advancement for further information
941-379-2647

 

Barbara Bornstein, CARE Board President and Kelly Howard Sports Club President

Barbara Bornstein, CARE Board President
and Kelly Howard Sports Club President

Ways to Get Involved

Here is a list of some of the wonderful activities that you and your family are encouraged to participate in to get into the school spirit.  These are great opportunities for you and your family to make connections and become a part of the school community.

New Parent Orientation Meeting

(August, 2011) - Held at the start of the school year with a goal of giving useful information to new parents regarding procedures and expectations.

Sports Meetings

Mandatory meetings for parents whose children are involved in sports, held at the beginning of each sports season.  These consist of introductions of people involved in the sports programs as well as an overview of rules and expectations, followed by a short meeting with the coaches.  Spirit wear, including CMHS sweatshirts, are sold at the sports meetings.

Sports Club

This is the booster club, meeting dates TBA.  The club provides support to all of the CMHS sports teams and is open to everyone.

Parent Back to School Night

(August, 2011) - Important event for all parents.  The parents attend an abbreviated version of their child’s schedule and a short parent’s meeting.  Information regarding up-coming events is distributed and spirit wear is sold.

CARE Board

Meeting dates TBA.  Parents are welcome at the meetings.

Family History Night

Held in September - Through the English Department, sophomores research their family cultures and present their finding’s at the Family History Exhibit.  The exhibit is followed by an ethnic buffet.

Golf Tournament

(October 8, 2011- at the Meadows County Club) - Fundraising event coordinated by the Office of Advancement. Proceeds benefit the CMHS Athletic department.

Sporting Events

Attend the student’s athletic events – you can purchase a family pass which will get all family members into home athletic events, excluding tournaments. Family passes can be purchased through the Athletic department.  Parents are encouraged to volunteer at events – i.e. concession stand, gate, and sell spirit wear.

Homecoming Football Game

(Fall 2011) - A special football game that includes a half-time parade of floats, built by the students, as well as the introduction of the homecoming court.

Grandparents’ Day

Grandparents are invited to come to CMHS to visit their grandchildren, tour the school, and enjoy refreshments together. Parents, please give us the grandparents’ address!

Theatre/Music Departments

Each fall and spring the Theatre and Music departments showcase their student’s talents in wonderful productions.

Family Mass

(November, 2010) - Families are invited to attend a special mass in our chapel, which is followed by a breakfast coordinated by the Office of Advancement.

Christmas & Spring Concerts

Annual recitals where the performing arts classes showcase their talents.

Annual Dinner Auction

(March, 2011) – This year the largest fundraising event of the year.

Cardinal Mooney Day

(Spring 2011) – the entire student body attends a prayer service and a slideshow, followed by a student talent show and field day activities.

Art Show

All art classes exhibit work done throughout the year.

Class Awards

Held during the month of May for each class.  Students are given awards for their achievements.  Parents are encouraged to attend.