Round Hill PTA

Minutes of Meeting

Tuesday, September 15th, 2015

  1. Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Approval of Minutes – Terri Whitchurch and Stacy Mongello
  3. Correspondence – Thank you cards for gift cards from Debbie Zanat and Carol O’Donoghue, thank you card for luncheon from Mrs. Moscowitz and Mrs. Huntz, 3 staff comments on membership signup- very positive.
  4. Treasurer Report – Starting year off with a budget of $13,000.
  5. Old Business–
  • Field day- went very well.
  • Rosmarins- 2nd year there, went well.
  • Moving Up Ceremony- in high school, great not to worry about bad weather.
  • Presidents Luncheon- C and G Deli did a great job.
  • Pre-K Open House membership drive and reception- small turn out, very quick due to hot weather, went well.
  1. New Business–
  • Sprit Wear (fundraiser)- flyer was sent home 9/15, all orders need to be in by 9/28.
  • Family Fun Day- Fri. 9/18 4-7: concession stand with hamburgers and hotdogs, water, cotton candy and snacks; Pat’s Pals Show, Macaroni the Clown, DJ, Photo Booth and inflatable’s.
  • Open Houses membership drive and reception- ongoing: 9/16, 9/17, 9/30.
  • RH hosting BOE meeting- 9/21; architect will be there to discuss changes to buildings in Facilities Proposal.
  • Mad Science after school program begins (8 weeks)-starts on 9/29. Had to switch Mad Science with art due to the closing of Kidz Art program. Accept students on first com first serve basis; 1st and 2nd graders meet on Tuesdays and 3rd-5th meet on Thursdays in the art room. 12-20 students in a group, $108 for each child.
  • Bingo Night- 10/2 Chocolate bar bingo. Bring a bar of chocolate as admission.
  1. Open Committees- Looking for chair people for the following committees: Art Show, After School Programs, Box Tops, Cultural Events, Hospitality, I-Decide, Moving Up Day, PARP, Plant Sale, Red Ribbon Week, Rosmarins, Science Fair, Spring Baskets, Square One Kids’ Art. Descriptions are on webpage. Chair person will make a two year commitment.
  2. Committee Reports- ongoing committees-
  • Membership- 65 members so far; being emailed membership cards for the first time.
  • Box Tops- need chair person to collect box tops and send them in; can be done at home.
  • Grapevine- can send pictures to Kristie Johnson.
  • PTA webpage- looks great.
  • Beautification- fall decorations, welcome back to school bulletin boards; we accept donations.
  1. Legislative Report – RH will host the BOE meeting on 9/21 at 7pm. The vote for the Facilities Proposition will be on 10/20.
  2. Administrative Report –
  • Update emergency contact information for early dismissal; county wide early dismissal on 9/17.
  • Arts assemblies and Wizard Math will continue.
  • ELA- writers/readers workshop; independent reading inventory to decipher levels, leveled reading library.
  • Parent/teacher conferences- 10/8- half day 11:30 dismissal; sign up online (pick a time), 6-8pm on 10/8, 10/14, and10/21.
  • AIS Open House on 9/29 and Self- contained Open House on 9/30.
  1. News/Info/Questions & Announcements from the floor – We have a PTA Facebook page as well as website. Victoria will volunteer on Friday for Family Fun Day.
  2. Adjournment – Melissa Kascheres and Kathy Ciolkosz