January 26, 2026

Our Freshmen are getting ready to spread some Valentine’s Day cheer — and raise funds for the Class of 2029! The class will be selling candy grams the week before Valentine’s Day, with all proceeds supporting class activities all the way through senior year.

We are asking Freshmen parents to help by donating assorted candy (chocolate, gummies, or any favorite treats).

Bonus: Every $40 receipted candy purchase earns 1 hour toward your parent service hour volunteer requirement!

Drop-off: Front Office with your name on it

Upload receipts in X2VOL and list 
Mrs. Watson-Rizo in the verification : swatsonrizo@tampacatholic.org

Deadline: February 3

Thank you for helping our students start strong and making this fundraiser a sweet success!

All Things Cross & Shield Gala

The Gala Committee would like to extend an invitation to our TC community to join them for Happy Hour at the Tampa Wine Room:

Kindly RSVP to Wine Pull Co-Chair, 

Rene Miller by Friday, January 30th.

Email (reneemillerhomes@gmail.com) or Text (813) 404-5458

Purchase a Ticket for a Faculty/Staff Member

Counts for Parent Volunteer Hours: Purchase a ticket for a faculty/staff member ticket. To show your appreciation for all they do, consider purchasing a ticket for a teacher or staff member to attend the Gala. The cost is $250 per ticket. Purchase using the the BidPal link and select "Sponsor a Teacher"

Please direct sponsorship interest to Adriana Cole

Make a donation to Gala

Your contribution toward our silent and live auctions are greatly appreciated. 

Unsure what to donate? Take a look at our Wish List.

We’ve created an Amazon Wishlist filled with items we’re hoping to include in our baskets, and we’re constantly updating it with new ideas! To make it simple, you can select the "registry address" at checkout, and your purchase will be sent directly to our Procurement Chair.

Prefer to deliver items yourself? You’re welcome to drop them off at the Center for Student Services. Be sure to complete the Auction Donation Form and submit along with any items you donate.

*All donations are due February 13th.

Volunteer the Night of the Gala

Volunteer opportunities to work the day of the event are now open. If you are interested in working the day of the Gala, all opportunities are listed in X2VOL.

Questions about volunteering the day of the event: 
Christine Lopez or Cassandra Mitchell.

Runners Needed

The Committee is in need of individuals that are able to pick up donations around the Tampa Bay area and drop them off to Jana Jenkins in Carrollwood.

We are also in need of weekly/daily item drop off of items from between TC & Jana's home.

If you are interested in helping, Jana Jenkins

Come Celebrate at the Gala

Tickets are available for purchase through BidPal. Each ticket is $250.00 per guest and will include admission to the Gala, participation in live & silent auctions, dinner, refreshments, and dancing!

RSVP forms are now closed.

Parents, please be sure to share the schedule from your email with your student's grandparents. If you need to cancel the RSVP for your student and grandparent, please contact Brenda Perez P '25 & '27.

Freshmen and Sophomores: Thursday, January 29 

Juniors and Seniors: Friday, January 30

Volunteers are needed to help with parking, check-in, serving, and photography for our Grandparents Day celebrations. Please sign up in your X2VOL parent account.

Learn more and sign-up to serve using your X2VOL parent account.

Boys Soccer Districts- Gate, Press Box & Concessions

TODAY Monday, January 26th

Cross and Shield Gala - Various Positions

Saturday, March 7th

Sign up on X2VOL or send questions to Missy Vivino.

Class Parent Representatives can help you with questions that do not necessarily need the attention of a member of TC's staff, faculty or administration: Do parents attend the games? How do I add hours to X2VOL? Where do you park for a school day meeting or event?

Senior Class Representative Michelle Wolfinger speaks Spanish and is happy to communicate via phone, text or email.

La representante de la clase del cuarto año, Michelle Wolfinger puede comunicarse por teléfono, mensaje de texto o correo electrónico en el idioma español. 

Please contact Missy Vivino if you have any questions

LEADERSHIP

Chairpersons are working to coordinate the events and opportunities and are the main point of contact for interest in helping with any event or opportunity. General members are essential in supporting the events through in person volunteering and donations.

Please contact Missy Vivino if you have any questions

EVENTS

Events are great opportunity to earn service hours, be part of the Crusader Family, enrich the TC community and encourage pride in our students through our dedication and service to their school.

For more information on any event, please send an email to the chair or co-chair or contact Missy Vivino.

Crusader Parent Involvement hours are tracked in X2VOL. X2VOL will allow you to join a pre-defined opportunity or to add a personal project, to upload your receipts and to keep track of your parent hours.

• Each family will have one account for tracking parent service hours. This account will be established when you enter TC and will follow you through to your youngest Crusader's graduation. There is no need to create a new account each year.

• All hours performed on behalf of Crusader Parent Involvement hours should be tracked in that parent account. The parent account and opportunities are separate from the student account and opportunities.

• As stated on page 36 of the Parent/Student Handbook, Crusader Parent Involvement hours must be performed to directly benefit Tampa Catholic High School. Working for three hours at a non-profit organization will not earn parent service hour credit, but acting as a chaperone to TC students working at a non-profit as requested by a TC faculty or staff member will earn parent service hours. Writing a check to a specific team or TC organization will not earn parent service hours, but providing a meal to a specific TC team or organization will earn parent service hours once the X2VOL entry is completed with a receipt attached.

• Authorized donations of items will be credited at a rate of one hour per $40 spent on donations. A receipt must be attached to X2VOL in order to be credited for a donation.

• All opportunities during the school day or involving direct contact with the students require a valid Safe Environment Certification and background check.

• All parent service hours are due on or before April 7, 2026.

Questions regarding parent X2VOL accounts

and activity may be directed to Missy Vivino.

If you have a submission you would like to see in the Crusader Parents

Club Newsletter, please share with the Advancement Office