Attendance; Jen Gulezian, Christine Cochran, Kristine Nippert, Jackie Buck, Tara Hailey, Jen Metcalf, Noreen Fantasia, Kellie Annicelli, Anna Parril, Joan Harper, Kristina Greene
Welcome
Motion to approve March mtg minutes – approved
Budget Discussion – At this point we need $4,810 to finish off the year. We have a balance of $4,855 so we are going to make it this year!
We have applied for two grants through Walmart and Paymentech.
Artworks is a success – letters went home reminding parents if they are not buying the magnets to please return them. If magnets are not returned we will owe $120. Our profit is at $720 if all magnets are returned.
Calendar Raffle was a success although standing and selling at Walmart without their matching donation was not worth it. Profit was just over $2000.
Feedback of Events
Yearbook Committee – Joanne Casazza
Monday pages are being sent to Geskus. – Thanks to Joanne Casazza, Michelle Whittaker, Kristine Nippert, Sharon Morton and all helping to make this possible.
Going very well. Next year we will have software set up specifically for yearbook and layouts will be easier.
Ice Cream Social – Nancy Russo and Susan Stanganelli
Last flyer out today with a mention of raffle prizes – Volunteer schedule went out and we had a great response for ice scream scoopers.
Classroom baskets – going well.
The cost of Ice Scream has increased will be over $375
Playground Map Painting
We have the original stencil which we will be scheduling a date for volunteers to paint. Plan is to do this now and not wait for next year.
Pie Guy – small sales for Easter but good turn out. Next year we are planning on Thanksgiving and eliminating Christmas
Movie Night – good turn out – children were much better sitting in chairs rather than the floor like last year. The speakers were great. It was uncomfortable turning people away when they brought siblings either older or younger than Soule school aged.
Volunteer Coordination – Please send in your volunteer hours. Volunteer appreciation will be celebrated with a note of thanks to all volunteers and also will be placed on the signboard.
Principals Report
Staging 2 section of portable with 2 sets of stairs will cost $2000-3500. May take 2+ years of fundraising for this purchase.
Open house / Ice Cream Social – Thursday 4/17
Earth Day clean up Friday 4/27
Reading Awards 4/20+22
May 19th official science NECAP 3 days of testing fourth grade
We had our first vegetable and fruit tasting Edamane and Kiwi and mangos next exposure day will be in May. Thank you Noreen Fantasia for helping out.
First grade orientation coming 5/27+5/28
One week ago we had reverse evacuation. School purchased horn and the students are taught to line up from recess quickly to get inside for a lock-down.
Stage 2 fire drill coming up which includes getting outside and standing further away due to a chemical fire.
Staff Idol winner Kellie Annicelli. Very fun for teachers and students watching.
Spring Yard Sale = Noreen Fantasia
Tentative date June 7th
Renting spaces to the community to a large yard sale. Things to consider – do we need a permit – Does our PTA insurance cover it. We will advertise. Noreen will run the event.
Nominations for Executive Board Openings
Treasurer – Jen Gulezian switching from Recording Secretary – Kristina Greene finished her term this year
Media Secretary- Jen Metcalf nominated and accepted
Filled Positions
President – Christine Cochran – term ends 2009
Vice President – Tara Hailey – term ends 2009
Need to Fill
Volunteer Coordinators (2) - Open
Recording Secretary – Open