Berlin Elementary PTO Minutes 

 

Berlin Elementary PTO Minutes for Jan. 11th 2010

Meeting began @ 6:30 p.m.

In attendance were  -  Angie Burdick, Dawn Demick, Monica Shupe, Sarah Longacker, Josh Greenberg, Nicole Cairns, Michelle Colvin, Colleen Foody, Samantha Bink, Becky Pelletier, Kasey Flanigan, & Andrea Beckwith

 

~ Introductions

 

~ Nov. meeting minutes reviewed

   - Motion for acceptance by Samantha Bink. & 2nd by Sarah Longacker

     * Vote taken & approved

 

~ Treasures Report

    - Submitted by Kathy Burdick

 

~ Principal / Teachers Report

    - Six Flags reading program

      * Free ticket for those in grades K-5th who participate doing 6 hrs. (voluntary reading) excluding any reading needed to be done for teachers/homework

        * Forms have been provided to keep track of reading minutes.

 

~ Shared Decision

    - Enrichment program has begun, a few of the offered classes include; Yoga, cooking, crafts, sign language, etc.

      * Pick up time is @ 4:30!

 

    - Imagination Celebration / Family -A- Faire

      * Giffys BBQ - must do a min. of 250 dinners

        * Open to community

           * Proposal for PTO giving up to $500. for pre-payment of dinners

             * Motion of acceptance by Nicole Cairns, & 2nd by Samantha Bink

                * Vote taken & approved

 

~ Request

    - Teacher request (Kasey Flanigan )

      * Asked for approx. $50. to help with the cost of metals for talent show, & bottled water for bake sale

        * Motion of acceptance by Monica Shupe, & 2nd by Nicole Cairns

           * Vote taken & approved

 

    - Teacher request (Mrs. Halleck )

      * Requested for child safe MP3 players for grades pre-k - 2nd for listening to & sharing stories

        * Asking for 10 total @ the price of $60.00 each

          * Motion for acceptance by Andrea Beckwith, & 2nd by Nicole Cairns

              * Vote taken & approved

 

   - D.A.R.E Request (Deputy Phelps )

      * Cost for D.A.R.E graduation T-shirts

        * Motion of acceptance by Monica Shupe, & 2nd by Kasey Flannigan

          * Vote taken & approved

 

~ Old Business

    - Craft night

      * Went over well, despite some minor confusions

        * Ideas of improvement are in the works for next year as far as being better        prepared.

 

    - Holiday Gift Fair

      * Many THANKS to Melanie Heffley for all her time & dedication as well to others that may have helped out

        * VOLUNTEERS needed greatly for this event in the future

           * Possibly extend number of days for this event

             * 5th graders may also be of help in the future

 

    - Life Touch

      * Class pictures are due to arrive the week of Jan 11th

        * Looking into possible change of photograher for school pictures

 

~New Business

    - Feb. clothing swap

      * Donations of gently worn clothes are greatly appreciated

        * Any further questions & or concerns, contact Diane Mosher

 

    - Pancake Breakfast

      * March 14th- 8a.m. -11a.m.

        * Looking for donations, including eggs, syrup, etc.

          * Coffee can auction, raffles, & Girl Scout cookie sales

            * Anyone wishing to help out with this event can contact Samantha Bink & or Andrea Beckwith

 

    - Year Book

      * Some pictures have been submitted, so page layouts can be started

        * Meeting @ Berlin Library for an overview of how the program works in order to construct year book pages, etc.

          * Candid pictures are always needed of all grade levels. We are digital!

 

Meeting ended @ 7:30 p.m.

 

 

    

 

 

 

October 2009


Meeting Began @ 6:35

In attendance were: Karen R., Sandra C., Sarah L., Nicole C., Kim F., Donna M., Samantha B., Andrea B., Tamara D., Marlene M., Jackie M., Katie B., Brenda D., Angie B., Michelle C., Monica S., Dawn D., Kathy B.

  
Reviewed Minutes ~ No complaints & or suggestions... Donna M. (Motioned) & Samantha B. (Second)

Treasures Report ~ Submitted by Kathy Burdick


Principals Report ~
    - Reviewing the past few months of school on what the children from each grade level have been learning & studying
    - BES was chosen by wal-mart & received 10 $100. gift cards, as well as one of the rooms receiving a swine flu prevention kit.
    - Fire prevention week was a success, with volunteer fire fighters from both Berlin & Stephentown.

 

Co-Presidents Report ~
    - A lot more support needed in many activities

 

    - Book fair was very successful, thank you to all who gave a helping hand

 

    - Picture day was also very successful, & again couldn’t be possible with out parents involvement
It was noted that there was going to be a retake day for any staff members that may have missed out the first time.  Also, it had been brought to our attention rather our pictures were a fund raiser or not, in fact, they are & that's the reason why
you may see a change in prices compared to Grafton's picture packages.

 

    - BOE Recognition Day: Sporting chairs with the Mountaineers logo on them were ordered for each of the board members

 

    - Spaghetti dinner: A committee was needed to get things going; Kathy Burdick stepped up to get things on the go.  It was approved to hold the dinner @ the BES.  Donations from stores, act. would be greatly accepted & appreciated, as well as having each grade bring in a signed item,
ex: 5th graders bringing in sauce, act.

 

    - Craft night: Was said to be set for Nov. 20th, this is a family event where the kids can come with parents & enjoy a night of making crafts. Stations are set up each with a different craft to choose from.
Also there will be a "kids" coffee can auction, donations of kid related items are needed for this.
Chair persons of this event, are Samantha B. & Andrea B. if you have have any questions.

 

    - Family-A-Faire & Imagination celebration: Looking into possibly having a catered BBQ for this event.
Date is to be determined for these events

    - After school enrichment program: Anyone with any sort of skill in anything, willing to teach their skills to kids of interest are needed. This will take place some time between Jan. & March, & typically held one night a week after school for a number of weeks...

 

    - Requests: Brenda Dixion coordinator of Olweus Bullying committee, explained how & why kids get their names placed on the "kindness tree" & discussed the rewards for the kids when getting their name drawn.
Ms. Dixon was asking for assistance for funding to help purchase prizes, with a total of $93.10.
Kathy Burdick (motioned) Nicole Cairns (second).

 

Box Tops ~ Oct. 31st is the first date for Donna to turn them in. Also, Tyson A+ labels
 *Looking into a similar fundraiser with Capri sun pouches, more info to come 

Meeting dismissed @ 7:35