ORE PTO Meeting Minutes 2/10/04

Present: Don Crary, Leslie Gruendel, Kathy Statz, Donna Maysack, Michele Hughes, Lisa Veldran, Ann O’Rourke, Mike Hertting. Matt Silvern, Beth Walsh.

Minutes/Budget

Motion to approve Jan. meeting minutes passed. Also a motion to approve the Jan. budget was approved. Currently $18,034.15 is balance in account. Teacher’s allocations still need to be done. Matt will get something out soon.

Sock Hop

There was about a $100.00 profit from the Sock Hop. Again the drinks were generously donated by the Morels and PTO is considering a gift for them. Donna Maysack and a group of aferschool kids did a great job on making the signs to promote the Sock Hop.

The event was well attended and lots of fun for all.

Schwan’s

Leslie Gruendel reports that we have 67 people enrolled in Schwan’s and 42 have made purchases. The incentives are as follows: 8% for 150.00 in purchases in 4 wks

6% for 100-149.99 and 4% for 50.00-99.99 and 2% for 0-49.99. We have made about 50.00/month so far compared to about 100.00/month for Market Day. Leslie will put another article in the Rainbow Review and the Grapevine and Dr. Hertting will talk to teachers about the delivery to ORE. Informational posters also would be helpful at the school on Election Day to let neighbors know about the fundraiser.

Fans

The PTO approved 2 fans per classroom and only 1 per classroom has been installed. Dr. Hertting reports it is due to insufficient custodial staffing and he will try to get this task taken care of.

Family Fun Nights

Amy McCormick is doing a great job in coordinating these wonderful evenings. The final two will be Tues. Feb.12^th and Thurs Feb.24^th.

Kindergarten Registration

Will take place on March 1^st 1-6pm Volunteers are needed to staff the PTO table

Michele 1-2, Donna 2-3, Beth 3-4, Lisa S. 4-5, and ? 5-6.

Bake Sale

Feb. 17^th election day. Will request donation instead of pricing each item.

Carnival

Sat. March 13^th 11-3 Meeting have been held and everything is on track. Ann reports that sign ups will go up outside each classroom door for volunteers for Booths. Raffle prizes are on track: a bike form Pacific Cycle, American Girl Doll and overnight at Holiday Inn. Kelly will help with prize recording, and Dr. Hertting will announce again this year. Next meeting is March 3^rd at Rourke’s everyone is welcome to help put together raffle ticket packets.

Valentine’s Day Celebration

PTO will furnish bagels, cram cheese and the homework club created a banner and cards for the ORE teachers and staff on Friday Feb. 13^th. Dr. Hertting will make an announcement on Thursday so the staff will make their way to the Teacher’s Lounge in the morning.

PTO Officer and Committee Positions for next year

Michele will list open positions in the next Rainbow Review. Current board members should be thinking about nominations.

Outerwear

Terry Dsida has noticed big sales on outerwear at ToysRus and is willing to purchase a variety if PTO approves. Motion was passed to allocate $200.00 for outerwear purchases for those who do not have hats, mittens, snow pants.

Author Visit

The Galligan family did a presentation at Huegel School about growing up in the area and about writing children’s book called “Oh, Brother” said Mother of Tony Pepperoni”

Jennifer Goullett thought ORE might like to have a similar presentation here. Mr. Crary will check out the book and a possible special Family Fun Night could be created for such a presentation in April or May. This will be discussed in future meetings.

Safety Patrol

Ms. Blessing forwarded a letter for the National Safety Patrol asking for donations for the trip to Washington DC and Gettysburg. Emily Holmquist is this year’s ORE representative. Although there are corporate sponsors, many schools show support by helping fund the trip. A motion was passed to allocate $100.00 for this cause.

Other

The yearbook will be discussed at the next meeting. 15 kids are signed up for the yearbook club.

Meeting adjourned 7:15pm.