St.Maurice School Parent Guild
Question and Answers For the Kick Off to Christmas
December 1st, 2023 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Entrance – Blue Doors
Must have prepurchase tickets by Friday November 24th, 2023
Q: Can I come at any time between 6pm-8pm?
A: Yes, you can come and go anytime between 6-8pm, please leave enough time to enjoy the activities. Everything ends at 8pm.
Q: What time will Ryan Price Magic be preforming?
A: The magic show will take place in the gym starting at 7pm for approx. 40 minutes. Activities will still be taking place in the other rooms.
Q: What is Kick Off to Christmas?
A: This is a new event that has different activities to participate in throughout the evening. Crafts, edible food activity, photobooth, games, dance party, and entertainment. There will be no Jingle Bell Shop this year.
Q: Will there be snacks or drinks?
A: There will be a small selection of complimentary snacks and festive drinks.
Q: Is there a cost?
A: The cost is $5 per student participating in the activities. Most activities are geared toward K-6 students. If not participating in activities, you do not need a ticket. For example, very young or older siblings and adults. For grade 7- 12 students there is a volunteer opportunity for the event, signup will be in the high school office.
Q: If I don’t register before deadline can I still come?
A: No, unfortunately we need to prepare for the event to have enough supplies for those that we are expecting.
Q: I submitted my order form with payment, but my child is not able to attend can I get a refund?
A: Unfortunately, because we needed to purchase supplies ahead of time, we cannot offer any refunds.
Q: Can I go with my child to the activities?
A: Yes, we encourage that, especially younger children that will need to be supervised from room to room. There will be no other chaperones available.
Q: Can I drop my child off at this event?
A: No, this is not a drop off event, all children must be accompanied to the event with an adult, and they must be present for the entire duration the child is attending. There will be refreshments and entertainment in the gym for all guests including chaperones.
Q: Do I need to purchase a ticket for all my children?
A: Yes, if they are participating each child will need to purchase a $5 ticket. If you deem them younger or older to participate a ticket does not need to be purchased. There will be an opportunity for grade 7-12 students to volunteer at the event.
Q: I purchased a $5 ticket, but I didn’t have change and paid with a $20 how do I get my change?
A: Unfortunately, no change from the school or Parent Guild will be given. Any additional payment will be a donation to The Parent Guild.
Q: Can I put my coat in my locker?
A: No, there will not be access to the elementary side of the school.
Q: This sounds like a neat event; how can I help?
A: The Parent Guild has an email distribution list that goes out to anyone that has asked to help. If you would like to be added to it please email stmauriceparentguild@gmail.com
We will be asking for volunteers at this event.