SOULE SCHOOL PTA MEETING

March 18, 2009

6:30-8:30

 

Attendance  - Christine Cochran, Pres. – Tara Hailey, VP –  Jen Gulezian, Treasurer – Becky Edgington and Alicia LaDuke– Co- Volunteer Coordinators– Kellie Annicelli – Teacher Representative - Joanne Casazza-Anna Parrill-principal- Sharon Morton

 

Meeting was brought to order by Christine Cochran

February’s meeting minutes were approved

 

 

Budget – Jen Gulezian

  • We currently have a balance of $3,049.71 and currently have expected expenses of $4,585.
  • We need to make up the deficit in the calendar raffle, Artworks, and Ice-cream social raffles.
  • A balance of $1,000 in the bank is needed as a carry over for the beginning of the next school year expenses.

 

 

Upcoming Events –

  • Talent Show Thursday March 19th at 7pm
  • Voting Day March 24th
  • Author Visit March 30th- Robert Pottle
  • April 8th & 9th Reading Awards
  • April 10th Report Cards
  • April 18th Yard Sale
  • 24th Earth Day
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ICEENTER- Family Ice Skating scheduled for Saturday March 28th from 5:50-7:20. There is no charge for this event.

 

 

Original Artworks- Artwork has been sent in. Magnets with order forms will be coming home soon. Delivery expected for Mother’s Day. Last year’s profit was about $1K.

 

Ice Cream Social – April 16th. We will need to charge for the ice cream social this year. Probably $2 per person. We are going to try to do some raffles to raise money. As well as a 50/50 raffle. Nancy Russo and Sue Stanganelli to co-chair. Ice-


Calendar Raffle –  Just went out! We need to pull in some money! Per Jen, we need to profit 2K from the sales of the calendar raffle to be where we want to be with the budget. All donations have been received and we have decided to sell calendars in April for a May giveaway. We are going to put out a flyer tomorrow and offer 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prize for the student that sells the most calendars. 1) $25, 2) $15 3) $10. Also the class the sells the most will receive a free recess.

 

Earth Clean Day – March 24th

 

Principal Matters –  Anna Parrill

Anna requested we take a look at the budget at the end of the year. If the budget allows she would like us to consider making a donation to the dentists that provided screenings to so many needed children.

 

Parent Involvement Committee met and discussed events of the past year. Math day, Grandparents day were a big hit. Grandparent’s day will be added to the volunteer packet for next year. We decided to have Cultural night and Movie Night take a year off. Ideas to replace these events are: Italian Night with a twist and Board Game Night.

 

Anna would like us to peruse a donation at Strictly By the Book. Teacher discount, donation, free books.

 

Yearbook Committee- Joanne Cassazza/ Sharon Morton. The first meeting was Friday March 13th. Things are well underway and the cover and other ideas to date look fantastic! They are looking for a second and fourth grade parent volunteer.

 

 

Officer nominations – Mail flyer home announcing this will occur at the next PTA meeting. President and Vice President positions are up for re-election.

           

 

Action Items –

  • Purchase Raffle Tickets
  • Obtain donations for Ice-Cream Social raffles
  • Lowes grant

 

Next PTA Meeting April 21st at 6:30pm in the Library