CESPA

Welcome, CES families!

The Christ Episcopal School Parent Association (CESPA) extends a warm welcome to all.


CESPA serves as both a volunteer group and a fundraising arm of the school.

As a Christ Episcopal School parent, you are automatically a member of CESPA, and your participation in the organization is the gateway to becoming involved in and knowledgeable about the school. Being actively involved in CESPA is so important as we support the school and its mission. We encourage each of our parents to learn more about us and sign up to help with one or more of the CESPA committees outlined below.

We encourage all parents to learn about us and sign up to help.

CESPA COMMITTEES

Email [email protected] for more information on our organization and details on how to become involved!

Art at the Park (AATP) is Christ Episcopal School’s fun and unique take on a school fair. This time-honored series of events is the school’s most important and largest fundraiser that supports educational enhancements for the school.

There are many ways to get involved in AATP. From the Opening Night Party geared toward adults and a Box Parade that features creative, student-made box “floats” to the day fair-like Family Fun Day and schoolwide Art Show, this fun-filled week celebrates the strong tradition of the arts at CES.

We need many volunteers for all the events, including in the areas of planning, set-up, and execution. This event definitely takes a village to complete!

Email [email protected] for more information.

St. Nicholas makes a special morning visit to the ECC to the delight of our early pre-kindergarten and pre-kindergarten students and their families.  This is an easy, two-day volunteer job with opportunities including setup, decorating, and assistance during the activities.

Email [email protected] for more information.

There is nothing like a little friendly competition on the field to cap off the school year. Volunteers are needed for the Lower School and Middle School field days to organize the events, set up the activities, and help the students play games. This is a one-day volunteer opportunity (Lower School and Middle School events are held on separate days).

Email [email protected] for more information.

Students show off their campuses and create lasting memories with their grandparents or special friends. Volunteers are needed to be on-hand to set up, welcome guests, and serve refreshments. This is a single-day volunteer job.

Email [email protected] for more information.

2024 Greens & Poinsettias Sale

 

Delivery of the 2024 orders is expected the week after Thanksgiving. Distribution details will be communicated to all families late November.

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CES offers our school and business communities a variety of Christmas poinsettias and greens to decorate with for the holiday season. This fundraiser provides vital funds for classroom and campus equipment and offsets the costs associated with CESPA-sponsored events such as Literary Week and Kindness Week. Volunteers are needed for sales in early October, and help is also needed when orders are delivered to the campus the week after Thanksgiving break.

Email [email protected] for more information.

This week promotes kindness among students and faculty. This committee coordinates activities for students on both campuses throughout one week in October combined with the Raise Craze fundraiser that supports acts of kindness and service from the students to the community. Volunteers are needed for planning and to be on campus during the week to assist.

Email [email protected] for more information.

Literary Week is a week-long student enrichment program that brings local authors and performers to our campus for a week of literary adventures. Volunteers will sign up for various shifts to work during  this event.

Email [email protected] for more information.

 

 

The CBC is transformed into a one-stop holiday shopping extravaganza with booths from area retailers. The event takes place during two days in November. Volunteers are needed for planning, set-up, breakdown, and onsite hospitality services.

Email [email protected] for more information.

This special night takes place in August when we welcome our new CES families. Volunteers are needed for planning, setting up, and welcoming the newest Wildcats.

Email [email protected] for more information.

Raise Craze is an online fundraising platform that allows students to set up secure, custom websites where they can request donations to our school via email, text, or social media. During the fundraiser, students pay it forward by completing and logging acts of kindness for others, which reinforces one of the school’s Operating Principles for Students, Be Kind, Be Kind, Be Kind.

Email [email protected] for more information.

This night takes place in the fall in conjunction with the Raise Craze fundraiser. Students and their families come together to participate in activities that strengthen our community. Volunteers are needed for planning, set-up, and event assistance.

Email [email protected] for more information.

Would you like to be involved in the fun activities going on in your child’s classroom? Do you like to coordinate events and plan parties? Then this is the committee for you.

Email [email protected] for more information.

This committee works with teachers in the spring to compile school supply lists. Volunteers are needed in early August to help organize and distribute orders before the start of the school year.

Email [email protected] for more information.

Click here to order your 2024-2025 school year smoothies (CBC students only).


A popular fundraiser, Smoothie King smoothies are available for CBC students to purchase (in advance) one day each month. Profits support The Barn, our on-campus sanctuary for abandoned domestic animals and native Louisiana fauna.

Volunteers are needed to pick up and distribute smoothies to students once a month during the school year.

Email [email protected] for more information.

This committee helps plan lunches or treats for our dedicated faculty and staff at each division. Volunteers are needed to donate items and help coordinate appreciation days.

The committee also organizes Teacher Appreciation Week. The committee plans something special each of these days, including lunch, treats, and more.  Volunteers are needed to help set up, serve lunch, solicit donations, and plan the events.

To make a monetary donation to the Sunshine Committee, click here. You may also send cash or a check (made payable to CESPA with “Sunshine” in the memo) to your student’s teacher or divisional assistant in a sealed envelope marked “CESPA Sunshine.”

Email [email protected] for more information.

The Wildcat Den is our CES online spiritwear store. Volunteers are needed to assist with pop-up shops during special events at school throughout the year.

Click here to shop the Wildcat Den online, and your orders will be delivered to your designated student’s classroom.

Email [email protected] for more information.

Volunteers work with our chaplains to help plan worship services, provide wine and bread, and assist with setup and service bulletins.  Volunteers are also needed to help in the Godly Play classrooms.

Email [email protected] for more information.