Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Home and School Meeting Minutes

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION

Alicia Hayes welcomed everyone and thanked them for coming this morning. Diane Kortz and Beth D’Ambrosio approved the minutes from the January meeting.

REPORTS

Principal ~ Report submitted by Mrs Waters included following:

-  Jump for Joy day 2/23

-  Olweus kickoff 2/24

-  Prsident’s day 2/20…no school

-  Stephanie Bingham 3rd/6th assistant resigned, replacement starts 2/16

-  Janet Detroia replacing Lois Godfrieux as sub speech therapist

Reading specialist ~ PSSA Testing in March (Reading & Math) and April (Writing and Science)

Budget Report ~ Report submitted by Stacy Stoops. Ahead of target.

Fundraising - Steph Rogovin/Heather Jeffries..5 more dining out planned for year : Wendys Feb/May, W Main Diner march, Boston Market April, Mom’s waterice in June at end of year….To date we have made almost $1200 from registering bonus cards at Giant.

Guest Speaker – Mrs Bainbridge – Olweus (anti-bullying program) kickoff assembly is on 2/24, there will be 2 assemblies that day, lots of fun for the kids, t-shirt activity and a special (secret) guest….parents are welcome to attend the assemblies

PAST ACTIVITIES

·  International Night – Big success, 11 countries represented, Irish dancing, Tae Kwon do, trivia prize winner received smart globe and a new kindle!

·  K-3 night – kids had a great time, total profit was $134

FUTURE ACTIVITIES

§  Lip sync 2/24 – steph rogovin…so far there are 19 kid acts (biggest show so far) plus teacher act and h&s parent act…show starts at 7pm

§  Beach party 3/16…chairperson still needed, but DJ is booked for event

§  Science night 4/13 – Ravi Sanjani chairperson, Mrs Milano will help out

§  Hawk Walk – Lori Moyer…plans on trying to change program to a health pledge , still working out details

§  May Fair – 5/19

§  School picnic 6/4 (DJ booked)

OTHER BUSINESS

§  Event Chairpersons Needed:

o  Beach party (3/16) : OPEN

§  Committee News:

o  6th grade – Lisa Steen, Beth D.. activity already booked for 3/31 at high point

o  Odyssey of the Mind – Diane Kortz / Kim Spence…Big competition is 3/17

o  NPAGE – Diane Kortz..super Saturday coming up 3/17, open to all students

o  Nominating Committee – Lisa Neal…flyer will be sent home regarding open positions on the board

o  Hospitality – need volunteer , Jean Brennecke will mentor

o  Box tops – Diane Minguez ..box top contest ends tomorrow, winning class will get a prize/party

o  Thank you to Beth D’Ambrosio for this mornings snacks!

§  Special thank you to Mrs Hilsey’s kindergarten class for their math song and performance and to Mrs Milano’s 2nd graders for their performance about matter and mass – Great Job!

NEXT MEETING

Next Home & School Meeting will be on Tuesday March 13, 2012 7pm

Respectfully submitted,

Kim Spence

Recording Secretary

Home and School Executive Board

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PRESIDENTS

Kelly Barrow

Alicia Hayes

VP

SPECIAL EVENTS

Beth Gower

VPS, WAYS AND MEANS

Steph Rogovin

Heather Jeffries

TREASURER

Stacie Stoops

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY

Amy Zartman

RECORDING SECRETARY

Kim Spence

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