PTSO Minutes - April 19, 2016

Post date: Apr 20, 2016 12:53:28 AM

1. Fundraising Update: May 6th will be this year’s last Family Fun Night. The event will have a photo booth, inflatable obstacle course, a craft (Mexican Tin Art), Mother’s Day Carnation Sale, and family outdoor games run by Mr. T. A flyer will be sent home regarding this FUN event!!

2. Teacher Appreciation week is coming up soon. Flyer will be sent home with students.

• 1. PTSO will provide a catered lunch and a bagel breakfast that week.

  2. Parents/students will be invited to write personal notes to teachers individually, or to the staff as a whole recognizing their work.

  3. Becca will solicit additional snack donations from Kowalski’s and Rainbow.

3. Room Parent Program:

• 1. Becca Patenaude and Stephanie Spencer will present at the 5/9 staff meeting. They will be seeking feedback from staff about the room parent program, as well as offering teachers suggestions on how to get the most out of the room parent program.

  2. Beginning in May, we will be looking for parents to serve as next year’s room parents.

4. New PTSO Treasurer is needed for next year. James VerSteeg will complete his term this spring.

5. Treasurer’s Report:

$30,000 in playground account

$5000 in operating account after bills paid

6. President’s Report

• 1. End of year family picnic will be June 1st, 5:30-7:30 at Veteran’s Park. Flyer will be coming.

  2. Lawn Bag fundraiser will be delayed until after playground funds are raised. Target is to construct playground summer of 2017.

  3. Meeting attendees voted to approve donating $100 to district’s volunteer appreciation banquet.

Next. Meeting: May 17th at 6 p.m.