Parent School Organization (PSO)
The Parent School Organization (PSO) is comprised of all parents/guardians of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School students.
The PSO's main goal is to build community within the school by sponsoring fun family activities, offering volunteer programs that enhance our Catholic faith, and coordinating fundraising efforts to benefit the school, students, and teachers. We are grateful for the support and participation of all parents, students, teachers and staff who make our school a special place to pray, learn, and care.
Parent involvement is a great asset to the StMM dynamic. The PSO invites you to volunteer your time and talents throughout the year.
Jump right in and help! Fill out our volunteer survey HERE
Click HERE For All PSO Event Dates for 2025-2026!
Sincerely,
Angela Malfeo, PSO President
Courtney Cunningham, VP
PSO@stmm.me
Flutter Fest 2026
Friday, April 17 from 3-6PM
Mark your calendars! Flutter Fest—the PSO’s biggest event of the year—is happening on Friday, April 17 from 3:00–6:00 PM. Purchase tickets HERE.
Bring the whole family and join us for an afternoon full of fun, food, and community! Beloved favorites are returning, including inflatables for all ages, tasty concessions, and the always-popular Knights of Columbus grill. This year also brings exciting new additions like face painting, mini photo sessions, and delicious fresh-squeezed lemonade from The Hitching Post!
Admission Details:
Entrance Fee:
$15 per student (advance purchase-deadline is April 10)
$20 per student (at the door)
Each student wristband includes:
- Entry to Flutter Fest
- Unlimited access to inflatables
- Two StMM (not vendor) concessions of your choice. Choose from popcorn, sno cone or cotton candy.
Additional StMM concessions will be available for $2 each (cash only).
Pricing and payment details for face painting, photo sessions, and lemonade will be shared closer to the event.
Additional Details:
- Adults do not need a wristband
- This is not a drop off event - regardless of the age of your student! All students must have a designated responsible adult onsite.
- Parents of each student attending must fill out a dismissal form - this will be sent out closer to the event.
Questions? Contact us at pso@stmm.me
volunteer for flutter fest!
An event of this size requires lots of help! Please sign up to contribute!
CLEANUP - Every year, as the music fades and the last snow cone is eaten, a fascinating migration begins.
Happy fest families suddenly remember very urgent plans elsewhere. Walking speeds increase. Eye contact with cleanup volunteers is… carefully avoided. We get it! It’s been a long, fun day.
But this year, let’s change the ending. Grab a cleanup slot HERE and help us de-flutter the field. The more hands we have, the faster everyone gets home!
FEST PREP - There are many ways to help - several of which can be done from home! Sign up HERE.
YOUR GENEROSITY MAKES AN IMPACT
EVERY DAY
Five years of giving, thoughtfully invested. This snapshot shows how PSO fundraising has been directed toward classroom support, safety initiatives, campus enhancements, and student experiences over the past five years.
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school assistance ministry (sam)
The School Assistance Ministry (SAM) exists to support members of the school community facing a medical hardship within their immediate family. The mission is simple: to remind families that they are not alone. Through a dedicated team of volunteers, SAM offers practical, compassionate support—including coordinating carpooling, babysitting, meal trains, house/yard work, and more.
Behind the scenes, the PSO helps connect families with the appropriate resources and volunteers. With coordination by SAM, school families have been supported through lunch and aftercare assistance, meal deliveries, restaurant gift cards, and—most importantly—a community rooted in care and understanding.
Families who wish to support the SAM effort are invited to do so in ways that feel comfortable and appropriate. Support may include responding to specific requests as they arise, offering prayers, contributing meals or gift cards, or supporting school-led efforts that make assistance possible. Every act of support—large or small—strengthens the community and helps ensure care is available when families need it most.
Families in need of support from are encouraged to reach out to sam@stmm.me. SAM chairperson Stephanie McFadden will work with the family—or a designated point of contact—to better understand needs and timing. If desired, volunteer opportunities may be shared with the school community through the weekly newsletter and the PSO website.
The hope is to continue building community, strengthening relationships, and living out Catholic values and the school motto in meaningful ways.
For parish members, SAM will collaborate with the Parish Assistance Ministry (PAM) to provide services.
FALL/WINTER VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
PSO would like to highlight some of the people whose hard work contribute to the success of our PSO initiatives!
Monarch Mondays - Check out two of the PSO's shining stars! Meet Erin Bonasso and Christie Mandia - co chairs of Monarch Monday - a significant fundraiser for the PSO.
Planning and executing this major fundraiser is a monumental undertaking, and the PSO is fortunate to have two stellar volunteers in charge. They even threw in an exciting twist this year to keep MM fresh - the addition of shorts and skorts!
We greatly appreciate the dedication, time, and energy these ladies invested to make this another successful year of Monarch Mondays.
Fall Soup and Salad Luncheon - A heartfelt thank you to Kim Limoli for leading our Fall Soup & Salad Luncheon, a long-standing staff favorite. Kim handled every detail with such ease and thoughtfulness, creating a warm and welcoming experience for our faculty and staff. Taking this on while also running the Book Fair — all within the same busy timeframe — is no small feat, and we are incredibly grateful for her generosity, time, and care in making both events such a success.
Treasurer/Room Parent Coordinator - Moving on to the dynamic duo of Andy and Cindy Benoit- together they form a true cornerstone of our PSO! Andy serves as our Treasurer, and his attention to detail, reliability, and steady guidance help ensure the PSO operates with confidence and clarity throughout the year.
Cindy serves as our Pre-K through 4th Grade Room Parent Coordinator, where she plays a vital role in supporting teachers and their room parents. Together, Andy and Cindy were instrumental in organizing and collecting contributions for this year’s teacher cash gift fund, helping us show meaningful appreciation for our faculty. We are deeply grateful for their dedication and the positive impact they make on St. Mary Magdalene.
Santa's Secret Workshop - Lauren Stella and Kerri Bartoszek are the driving force behind one of our most beloved traditions—Secret Santa’s Workshop. While the event itself takes place over just two weeks, the planning and preparation truly span the entire year. From purchasing and organizing inventory to coordinating volunteers and schedules, and of course transforming our activities building into a true Christmas dreamland, Lauren and Kerri’s dedication ensures that this special experience runs seamlessly for our teachers and students.
During the two weeks of the workshop, Lauren and Kerri are at school nearly all day, every day, ensuring that every child has a joyful, meaningful opportunity to participate. Their time, energy, and commitment create lasting memories for our students and families, and we are incredibly grateful for the countless hours they devote to making Secret Santa’s Workshop such a success.
Sleigh Rides - A special thank you to Jennifer Townsend (not pictured) for her second year of leadership as chairperson of our beloved Sleigh Ride event. From thoughtful planning to activities tailored for all ages, Jennifer and team helped create a festive experience our community looks forward to year after year. And of course, the hot chocolate was a crowd favorite once again! We are so grateful for the time, care, creativity, and SNOW she brought to this cherished tradition.
Faculty & Staff Cookie Exchange - Ashley Buechner brought warmth, creativity, and thoughtful organization to this year’s Faculty and Staff Cookie Exchange—one of our teachers’ favorite December traditions. Thanks to her planning and attention to detail, the event was beautifully coordinated and a joyful highlight during a busy season.
The feedback from our faculty said it all, with many sharing that this year’s exchange was the best one yet! Ashley’s time and care helped create a moment of connection and appreciation for our teachers and staff, and we are truly grateful for the positive impact she made on our school community.
The PSO is grateful for the many parents/guardians and staff members who step up each year. Want to see your face smiling back at you from this page? We have many opportunities to get involved! Email PSO@stmm.net for info!
Stmm Service project saturdays
We look forward to serving at St. Andrew the Apostle as a school family and supporting Brown Bag Ministry!
WINTER/SPRING DATES WILL BE ADDED SOON!
Treat a Teacher
Looking for a great way to say thank you to an StMM teacher or staff member? Families can now buy a delicious lunch from our very own cafeteria for any teacher, TA or staff member! Click HERE to treat a teacher to lunch!