Manasquan Elementary School

Manasquan Elementary School PTO Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 13, 2010

The Manasquan Elementary School PTO meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m.

A motion to approve the September minutes was made by Suzanne Brown, Recording Secretary. 1st Maggie Daugherty, 2nd Maria Bolderman.

Principal’s Statement – Colleen Graziano, Principal  Reviewed upcoming school events: 10/14 Parents of Teens seminar, 7 p.m. MES cafetorium 10/29 MES Halloween Parade – all parents encouraged to dress up and march with your child’s grade level 11/9 School Picture make-ups 11/18, evening and 11/22-11/24 Parent/ Teacher Conferences 11/30 8th Grade High School Open House  Training for the new Honeywell Alert System will take place next week. Expect an early November kickoff.  Phase 1 of the Courtyard Project is almost complete

Co-Presidents’ Statement - Jill Connolly and Patti Bossone  No report

Vice President’s Statement – Alison Maher  No report

Recording Secretary – Suzanne Brown  No report

Corresponding Secretary – Theresa Warren  Chairperson(s) needed for the following committees: Elections/ Nominations Christmas Giving Tree Book Fair School Store Squan Super Scavenger Hunt (1 needed)

Treasurer’s Report – Jim Heenan  $12,003.70 is in our current balance

Fundraising Chair – Susie Liggett  Casino Night – 1/22/11 Spring Lake Manor, $65 per ticket  Discussed business sponsorships: table sponsors, ads for program, need one big sponsor  Gift basket donations due to Susie or in PTO mailbox

Teacher’s Report – no report

Past Business –

Directory/ Membership – Heather Wiseman  Directories have been put to print, will be distributed by youngest child in family by 10/18, extra copies are $3.00 if you are a paid PTO member

Pinwheels for Peace – Karen McHugh  Went great!  T-shirts will be distributed on Friday. Profits will go towards the Organic Garden. Some extra shirts will be available to those who did not order.

Wrapping Paper – Karen McHugh  Deadline extended to 10/15, after that order on-line

Upcoming Events/ Committee Updates –

Bricks for the Courtyard Fundraiser Committee – Ann McCutcheon  Spoke with a brick company to obtain info about sizes, prices, options

Ice Cream Social – Maggie Daugherty  Friday 10/22/10, 7-9 p.m.  Volunteers needed

Organic Garden - Shawna Hashemi  Preparing beds for spring on 10/24, 8:30-12:30, anyone welcome to help!  Volunteers needed to go into classrooms to do garden related projects

Pizza Night Fundraiser  Runs the night of the PTO Mtgs. Starting 10/13  $3.00 of every pizza ordered from Squan Tavern or East Main Street Trattoria that night goes to the PTO  Flyer coupon will be on MES website

Thanksgiving PTO Float  Possible theme “Always for the Kids”, ideas welcome!  Discussed contest for children to ride the float, one per grade level

Book Fair – Kris Forcillo  11/9 - 11/10, and during PTO meeting on 11/10  Volunteers needed  Encourage teachers to make wish lists Mother’s Day Run – Shawna Hashemi  Maura Bradley and Jen Collins volunteered to co-chair event  Obtained paperwork from the Borough  Next step: Town Council Meeting

Box Tops/Juice Pouches – Shelly Hamilton  10/15 box tops due, next collection in Feb.  Campbell Soup Labels – Dec. and May collection  Juice Pouch collection in April

New Business -  Library volunteers needed Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays 3 – 3:45. Contact Debbie Petrilli if interested.

Lori Norton won raffle prize. Next PTO meeting: November 10, 2010 at 7 p.m. Upcoming BOE meeting on Tuesday 10/26 @ 7 p.m.

Meeting adjourned @ 8:25 p.m. 1st Lori Norton, 2nd Heather Wiseman

Respectfully submitted,

Suzanne Brown, Recording Secretary