South School PTO Meeting MINUTES November 2, 2011 Respectfully submitted by: Julie Giroux
Officer’s Reports: I. Presidents The October meeting minutes were approved. John Perry reported that the Teacher’s Holiday Breakfast is scheduled for Dec. 8th. A sign up sheet for breakfast items was passed around the meeting. If you are interested in participating in this breakfast, please contact a PTO Board Member. II. Recording and Corresponding Secretary Julie Giroux reported that a thank you card was received from the 3rd Grade classes and teachers. They found Scientist Michael and his Top Secret Science programs to be fabulous and informative. Thank you cards for the Touch-A-Truck participants will be mailed shortly. A thank you card will be sent to Farley Funeral Home to acknowledge their generous donation of the iPod that was raffled off at the Halloween Dance. It is hoped that future PTO Meeting Minutes will be distributed via Mail Chimp soon after the meeting. III. Treasurer Michelle Langmead reported that the current balance is $24,263.53; savings $2,564.02; total $26,827.55. We received a donation of an iPod from Farley Funeral Home. We raffled it off at the Halloween dance and made $279.00. Thank you to the Farley family. Although the numbers are not completely in, it looks like we made approximately $5,700.00 for our Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser. This is about $1,500 more than last year! Halloween dance brought in over $300.00. Things we provided this month: - Top Secret Science in-house program for Grade 3 - One Teacher Grant for markers, tape and some storage containers for the classroom. - We continue to fund the classroom magazines as I receive the bills. - Storyworks magazine for the library.
We are still waiting on the final totals from the Book Fair and Fall Fundraiser (Charleston Wraps).
The PTO will reimburse the school for the laminating materials used to prepare for the Pumpkin Patch.
As an investment in PTO, it was considered that storage shelves for the storage area under Room 11 be purchased.
IV. Cultural Enrichment Programs and Membership
Abe Lincoln is scheduled to visit the school in January. Teachers/Faculty will be added to the PTO distribution list. PTO Meeting Minutes will also be added to the PTO website. The PTO Executive Board is open to any cultural event solicitations. V. Fundraising Fran Ly reported that the Charleston Wrap Fall Fundraiser made approximately $6,000. Approximately 50% of the profit will go back to our school. A tentative delivery date of November 10th is scheduled. Volunteers will be needed on Monday, November 14th to unpack and organize the orders. Please contact Fran if you can help out. The details of the Stop & Shop program are being ironed out. When the details are finalized, a handout will be sent home via the student’s backpacks. Five Below Fundraiser: Shop at Five Below on Nov. 26 & 27, Dec. 3 & 4 and Dec. 10 & 11 and 10% of your purchase will go back to our school. A flyer will be distributed via the student’s backpacks. Show this flyer a Five Below to participate in this fundraiser. School Reports I. Principal Mrs. Mulvey reported that the Pumpkin Patch was well received. She thanked everyone for their time and effort. She addressed the need for more supervision in the gym and 4th & 5th grade bathrooms during next year’s Halloween dance. A suggestion was made of closing off the gym and playing a movie in the Library. II. Teachers
Teacher PTO membership is almost at 100%.
Smart boards have been installed in all the classrooms. Step stools/benches are needed in several classrooms.
Last year a gently used refrigerator was donated to the Teachers. Currently, there is a need for a microwave and toaster oven. If you wish to donate any of these items (new or gently used), please contact a PTO Board Member.
Committee Reports I. Popcorn Friday Meryl Eisenstein reported that she is currently looking for a new vendor as supplies can no longer be order through the cafeteria. Volunteers are also needed on the 1st Friday of the month @ 7:30 AM. We have approximately 125 students participating in Popcorn Friday.
II. Pumpkin Patch Thank you to all for participated and made this event a huge success! A thank you will be placed in the Stoughton Pennysaver. Individual thank yous will be sent to the Touch-A-Truck participants and the participating vendors. III. Events The Halloween Dance was a great night! Family Movie Night is scheduled for November 18th. Movie suggestions are welcome. There is a Holiday Craft Afternoon scheduled for December 15th (early dismissal). Children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost of this event is $2.00 per child. IV. Bake Sales No report. V. School Store The School Store will soon offer a silicone bracelet for $2.00. This bracelet will be teal and feature the “South School Shark” logo. VI. Box Tops for Education So far, the school has raised approximately $655.00. We are already ½ way to our goal! Keep up the good work! VII. Hospitality No report. VIII. Scholastic Book Fair It is projected that we made approximately $900 in profit. IX. Holiday Store The Holiday Store is scheduled for the 2nd week of December (between Hanukkah and Christmas). Items will be priced from $.50 - $5.00. Volunteers are needed. Details to follow and notices will be sent home. How else can I raise money for the school? Target Credit Card holders: Please be sure to enroll in Take Charge of Education Program that Target promotes. Enroll the South School as your school and then Target will donate up to 1% of your purchases to the South School. Enrollment is free! http://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentId=PRD03-005158 Amazon: Please be sure to visit www.southschoolpto.com and click on “PTO Shopping Partners” which is found in the blue box on the left hand side. Please click there when you, your family or friends are shopping with Amazon on-line. Our PTO will receive 4% back on any purchases you make.
New Business It was suggested that the Charms class room be included in any PTO flyers, brochures, etc. Effective immediately, the Charms class will be added to the PTO flyer distribution list.
Me & My Shadow: At the end of this year, we will have several Board Members openings that need to be filled including Treasurer, Fundraising, Membership & Cultural Enrichment. Shadowing a current Board Member is a great way to learn about the positions available and to decide if serving on the PTO board is right for you. If you are interested, please contact a PTO Board Member.
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NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, December7th @ 7 PM
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