Pay it Forward & Mark Your Calendar
Welcome back! We can’t wait to reconnect with friends and make new ones at our Mothers’ Guild events this year!
Mothers’ Guild Welcome Prayer Service and Kick-off Event, Wed., Aug. 21, 2024
- Prayer Service, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Brophy Chapel, all faiths welcome
- Committee showcase and kick-off event, 6:30-8 p.m., Harper Great Hall
This is your opportunity to learn about and meet with each of our committees, preview upcoming events and learn about volunteer opportunities this academic year. It’s also a great time to meet other moms and start the year being involved with the Mothers’ Guild. Please see the Punchbowl invitation here for more details and to RSVP. (If you did not receive the Punchbowl invitation, please email vpcommunications@brophymothersguild.org.)
Save the Dates!
See below for the 2024-2025 Mothers’ Guild monthly event dates. Events usually begin at 6 p.m. in Harper Great Hall with that month’s special activity. Invitations will be sent from Punchbowl a few weeks prior to each event to gather RSVPs.
- Wednesday, Aug 21
- Tuesday, Oct. 8
- Wednesday, Dec. 4
- Thursday, Jan. 9 (5:30 p.m., joint meeting with Dads’ Club)
- Thursday, Feb. 13
- Tuesday, April 8
In addition, there will be separate socials for our moms of each class to gather and connect in September and March — more details to come!
Mark Your Calendar
- Mothers’ Guild & Varsity Shop Back-to-School Boutique Shopping Event – Saturday, Aug. 10, 6-8 p.m., Varsity Shop
- Back-to-School Night – Wednesday, Aug. 14, 6-9 p.m., Brophy event
- Mothers’ Guild Welcome Prayer Service and Kick-Off Event – Wednesday, Aug. 21
- Prayer service, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Brophy Chapel
- Committee showcase and kick-off fair, 6:30-8 p.m., Harper Great Hall
- Senior Mom Social – Wednesday, Aug. 28, 6-8 p.m., location TBA
- First Home Football Game, Friday, Sept. 6, Brophy event
- Pre-Game Tailgate, 5-7 p.m.
- Brophy v. Regis Jesuit, 7-9:30 p.m., Central High School
- Back-to-School Dance, 9-11 p.m., Harper Great Hall
For our Incoming Bronco Moms, Class of 2028 Brophy Events
- Evening of Partnership Meeting – Wednesday, Aug. 7, 6-8 p.m., Harper Great Hall
- Freshman & Big Brother Back-to-School Bash – Friday, Aug. 9, 12:45-2:45 p.m., Brophy
- New Student Convocation – Saturday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m., Harper Great Hall
- Frosh Mixer – Friday, Aug. 16, 7-9 p.m., Harper Great Hall
- Freshman Retreat – Saturday, Sept. 14-15, overnight, Brophy
Mothers’ Guild Lifetime Membership and Pay it Forward for All Classes
Haven’t purchased your Lifetime Membership to the Brophy Mothers’ Guild yet? Now is the time! Your support helps provide monthly events, faculty/staff appreciation, special socials, senior treat days, and support for our 12 committees! Your son’s enrollment at Brophy automatically grants you a membership to Mothers’ Guild, but by purchasing a Lifetime Membership you are directly helping to create connection and engagement for the moms in our community. Sign up for Lifetime Membership today!
This year, we are unveiling an exciting opportunity for our moms who have already committed to being Lifetime Members. You can now Pay it Forward with a donation in any amount to help support Mothers’ Guild. All of our funding comes from YOU and your generosity is greatly appreciated! If the Mothers’ Guild has been a meaningful part of your Brophy experience, please consider a Pay it Forward contribution!
Mothers’ Guild & Varsity Shop Back-to-School Boutique Shopping Event, Saturday, Aug. 10, 6-8 p.m., Varsity Shop
Support the 2024 Brophy Auction by attending a moms-only party to kick off the school year! This will be your first chance to shop all the new gear in the Varsity Shop. This will also be the first day to check out the limited number of Auction special sales items. 20% of all sales through the Varsity Shop during this event will benefit the Brophy Financial Aid Fund through the fall Auction. Enjoy some food, drinks and shopping! This is an adult only event. Please RSVP here.
Class of 2025 Moms: Senior Mom Social – Wednesday, Aug. 28, 6-8 p.m., location TBA
Class of 2025 moms, senior year for our young men has arrived! The senior mom committee is working on many fun events for senior moms to spend precious time together as well as hosting several treat days for our sons. Save the date for our first senior mom social on Wednesday, Aug. 28, and keep your eye out for the Punchbowl invitation to be sent next week. We will be putting together treat bags for our sons for the first senior treat day on Thursday, Sept. 12, which you definitely do not want to miss. More details to come. If you have any questions, please reach out to the senior mom committee, Angela Lechter, Elli Kaprosy, Heather Miller and Rachana Patel, at brophyseniormoms@gmail.com.
Don’t Miss Any Mothers’ Guild Communications!
Mothers’ Guild uses Punchbowl for online invitations for our events and to gather RSVPs and Sign-Up Genius to request volunteers to support Brophy events. To ensure you don’t miss a thing, we suggest:
- Adding mail@mail.punchbowl.com and info@signupgenius.com to your email address book.
- Setting up an account (using the same email address you provide to the school) on each of Punchbowl.com and Signupgenius.com. By creating accounts, you will be able to view all current invitations and opportunities you have been invited to on your account page.
If you are not receiving Punchbowl invitations, please contact Grace Laba at vpcommunications@brophymothersguild.org. If you are not receiving SignUp Genius requests for volunteers, please contact Carrie Hancock at vpengagement@brophymothersguild.org.
Follow Us on Social Media
In addition, connect with Mothers’ Guild on Facebook and Instagram to stay in-the-know! Don’t miss important announcements and reminders about upcoming Mothers’ Guild events. You must request to join Facebook. We monitor and grant access quickly.
Facebook: Click here
Instagram: @brophymothersguild
Corral Volunteers
Each month throughout the school year, the Corral (Brophy’s food service) requests volunteers to help at lunchtime. It’s a great way to catch a glimpse into your son’s school life and get a picture with your handsome Bronco while providing the rest of our Broncos a tasty lunch! If you are interested, please sign up here. Please note the time you sign up for, as early release days and Day C follow different schedules. Family members are also welcome to sign up to volunteer. We appreciate your help!
Brophy Clothing Exchange
The Brophy clothing exchange, located in the basement of Romley Hall, is available to all students, to encourage reusing and recycling. If you would like to help sort clothing and staff the clothing exchange, please sign up here.
A Heartfelt Thank You Goes to…
- Jean Cody, assistant to Principal Jim Bopp, for her support and patience as we set up the calendar for this school year. It’s always a pleasure to work with Jean!
- Andrea Pierre and Kay Ayers of the Varsity Shop for their help in rolling out our first official Brophy mom class t-shirts this summer. Thank you for your help every step of the way. We’re so excited for moms to pick these up on August 10 and can’t wait to wear them!
- The team of 34 amazing moms who are making phone calls to every incoming freshman and transfer mom this week and next, to welcome them to Brophy and answer any questions. Special thanks to Melissa Buckley, Mothers’ Guild VP Membership, who coordinated and spearheaded this massive effort.
- All of our Mothers’ Guild committee chairs for their hard work and planning this summer to prepare for the 24-25 year. We have so many fun things in store for our Brophy moms and it would not be possible without the time and commitment of these wonderful ladies.
Use of Photos from Events
We hope you enjoy the photos we share on social media and in the newsletter. If you prefer that a photo of you not be taken or not published, please email Grace Laba at vpcommunications@brophymothersguild.org.