Lynnewood PTO Meeting Minutes

Lynnewood PTO Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 1, 2014

In attendance: Melissa Baraldi, Katie Rettier, Colleen Sprenkle, Danielle Vitale, Jessica Porreca, Tammy Carter, Marianna DeHoratus, Betsy McElreavy, Jill Kratzinger, Karen Crossan, Jean Sweeney, Marie William, Samantha Deignan, Leigh McCormack, Rosalita Jamie Rostin, Gabrielle Bucak, Aimee Diehl, Ingrid Burd, Michelle Roache, Lauren Johnson, Christie Ball, Kelly McArdle, Georgia Davidis Malone, M. Shield Agenda Items: Welcome made by Melissa Baraldi. Principal’s Report: A copy of Mrs. McGilvery’s updates are attached to these Minutes. Teachers’ Report: On behalf of all the teachers, thanks for the VISA gift cards. Mrs. Kerick sends thanks for the iPad minis and advises that the Book Fair will be Dec. 5-12. Family Night will be on Dec. 5 from 6-8 pm. Treasurer’s Report: Judi was unable to attend tonight’s meeting. Co-Presidents’ Report: Teacher requests include: Requests for copies of the Reading Olympic Books; it was decided that one copy of every book would be given to Mrs. Ardoline and Mrs. Kerick, who can then distribute them. All agreed to this proposal. Seat sacks were requested by Ms. Gordy. Due to the expense, Ms. Gordy will be asked to find cheaper alternatives. Samantha offered to get estimate and return with it to the PTO. The DJ from walk-a-thon night lost approximately $1000 worth of equipment at Mrs. Mingey’s flash mob. It was unanimously approved that the PTO reimburse him $500.00. Assistance was sought with regard to the buddy bench. Mrs. Popiel will explain to all the children the meaning of the buddy bench. Committee Updates Walk-a-thon: $10,495 was made. This was Betsy’s last chairing of this event.  Huge thanks to Mrs. Fairman, for all her help. The Sunshine Club will send her something in thanks. The PTO will also give her something on Administrative Assistant’s Day. Many alternative ideas were bandied about for the walk-a-thon. After-school Clubs: the Art Club is filled with first and second graders. The next session will be comprised of all second graders. Kelly Garrison is the Art Club teacher. Adult Socials: October 24 is the first adult social of the year. It’s a Beef-and-Beer at McGillicuddy’s. Adopt-A-School: Our school for this year is Bayer-Taylor Elementary School in North Philadelphia. We’ve already provided them with a truck-full of school supplies. Mrs. Mingey is part of the liaison to the school. Future thoughts are to provide to them the books from the Book Drive and to provide baskets of food for Thanksgiving for children whose families would otherwise have no Thanksgiving. Homeroom Parents: the meeting tonight went well. The thought was voiced that there may be no posters made for Teacher Appreciation Day. Young Writers’ Day: Mary Beth Lauer will get back to Jill with regard to the teachers who are coming. The idea was proposed that, if there are not enough parent volunteers to act as chaperones, the students might be used instead. Spirit Shop: Another request will be sent out for volunteers to help in Spirit Shop. New Business: Learning Express Fundraiser: This will occur during American Education week, Nov. 17-21. Catalogues will be provided that we can leave on tables in the lobby of Lynnewood. 10% will go to Lynnewood and the buyer will also get 10% off. OCTOBER 2014: 1 Home Room Parent Meeting at 6:30pm in Library PTO Meeting at 7:30pm in Library 14 Picture Retake Day 31 Halloween Parade Act 80 Day – students dismissed at 11:50am NOVEMBER 2014: 4 No School – Election Day 5 PTO Meeting at 7pm in Library 10-14 Caring and Sharing Week  Coat, mitten and hat drive  Book drive 14 Young Writers Day 17-22 American Education Week 26 Flyers Day 27-28 No School – Thanksgiving Holiday

Adjournment: Melissa thanked all for attending. The next PTO meeting will be held on November 5, 2014 in the Lynnewood Library