Central PTO Meeting

Agenda for April 13, 2012 (Friday, 9 am, Library)

Objects of Central PTO: a. To make possible academic, cultural, and recreational opportunities which are otherwise beyond the means of the school district; b. To build a sense of community among parents, teachers, and staff; c. To educate and support parents in their role as advocates for their child’s education, and for the education of all children in the district; and d. To facilitate communication between parents, school, and district. Art. IV, Sec. 1, of the Central PTO Bylaws.

Call to Order/Welcome

Minutes: Approval of March 9 PTO Meeting Minutes

Officer’s Reports:

Co-Presidents Report

  • Nominating Committee, Election of Officers
  • PTO move to storage/Pictorial of PTO items/Brief History of Central PTO/Time Capsule
  • Traffic Safety
  • Bell Tower Tour

1st VP’s Committees/Membership - Erin Durkin/Tracy Sloan

  • Electronic Completion of Room Parent Forms/Committee Evaluations
  • Return Committee Chair Folders & Committee Chair Evaluations

2nd VP-Sue Pipal

  • Philanthropy Requests
  • Fundraiser Recap

3rd VP – Jeanine Vaia

  • Installation Event Change, Thursday, May 9, 7 pm
  • Calendar Order Form, 2012-13

Treasurer’s Report – Angela Izzo

  • Moving Costs
  • BOE Highlights, March 20 meeting

Parliamentarian – Patrick O’Laughlin

  • Philanthropy Bylaw Amendment

Committee Reports:

Artist in Residence, Cultural Heritage Festival: Dawn Gmitro/Molly Carl

Auction Planning: Stefanie Dockendorf

Brick Pavers: Mary Roberston

RAIN: Mary Komperda

Fifth Grade Activities: Patti Friend/Dorie Skiest

School Supply Program: Jennifer Sedivy

Teacher Appreciation Luncheon Sign up: Maura Braun

Teacher Appreciation Week: Michelle Burton/DeAnn Gruber

Turn Off TV Week: Jacquie Mathis/Cyndi Robinson, 4th Grade Girl Scouts

Yearbook: Kim Bolton

Principal’s Report – Meg O’Brien (for. Dr. Limperis)

Teacher Representative – Mrs. Samantha Lutz

Other Business: Olmsted Society Poetry Contest: Aberdeen Ozga

Announcements: A special thank you to the many wonderful Volunteers who worked in March, but not limited to, Committee Chairs and other Volunteers. Also a big shout out to Dr. Limperis, Mr. Elgeness, all Teachers/Staff, Mr. Russ, and the 5th Grade Student Council for their wonderful contributions to the Cultural Heritage Festival; :Artist in Residence: Molly Carl, Dawn Gmitro (Chairs), Blanca Aguirre, Kathy Alexander, Juliet Boyd, Kim Bolton, Michelle Burton, Sandy Briolat, Karen Cochran, Sharon Connor, Martha Curiel, Stefanie Dockendorf, Erin Durkin, Ms. Economos; Karina Esparza, Lara Gatermann, Jen Gentile, Jeannine Glavas, Portia Goodman, DeAnn Gruber; Jennie Hepker Royer, Angela Izzo, Amy Jacksic, Mrs. Kladis; Lisette Jameson,Elizabeth Linares, Kim Macchia, Yolanda Mathews, Adrian Mendoza, Amy Mooney, Lynda Murphy, Kate Nessinger, Alecia Patterson, Allyn Pilewski, Patrick O’Laughlin, Mary Ellen Park, Olga Pierdinock, Abigail Randall, Linda Roberto, Michelle Siedlecki, Betty Smith, Natasha Wolff, Birthday Boards: Karina Esparza/Jen Gentile; Cultural Arts: Molly Carl/Karen Foleyand all the volunteers who volunteer each month for classroom presentations; Feedblitz: Stefanie Dockendorf, Amy Jacksic; Flying Carpet Club: Aberdeen Ozga; Grant Writer: Jennie Hepker Royer; Library: Jennifer Pollock, Readers, Helpers and all the Library Volunteers; Nominating Committee: Sue Pipal (Chair) Sandy Briolat, Katie Leander, Jessica Niekrasz, Jen Pacourek, Sue Pipal, Aberdeen Ozga, Jeanine Vaia; PTO move to Storage: Molly Carl, Chris Bolton, Erin Durkin, Karina Esparza, Paula Fudacz, Jeannine Glavas, Dawn Gmitro, Angela Izzo, Amy Jacksic, Jacqueline Miller, Kim Macchia, Lynda Murphy Jessica Niekrasz, Patrick O'Laughlin, Aberdeen Ozga, Allyn Pilewski, Jennifer Pollock, and Jeanine Vaia; R.A.I.N: Mary Komperda; Science-in-Can: Jennie Hepker Royer; Webmaster: Chris Hajer; If you have given your time as a volunteer, but have not been mentioned here, we apologize for this omission; let us know so that we can properly thank you!

Upcoming Events

April 2012

13 (Friday): Central PTO Meeting, 9 am, Library, Election of Officers

13 (Friday): All District – 5th Grade Games Night at Hauser 6:30-8:30 pm

16 (Monday):Earth Week thru Friday, 4/20

17 (Tuesday):BOE Meeting, 7:30 pm, (Hauser LRC West-Jeanine V.)

18 (Wednesday):All District Band Concert at Hauser, 7pm

19 (Thursday):Spirit Day-Dress Like Your Favorite Book Character

23 (Monday):Screen Free/Turn off TV Week through Friday, 4/27

25 (Wednesday):All District Orchestra Concert, Hauser Auditorium, 7 pm

26 (Thursday): Central Spring Open House, 7-8pm

30 (Monday): Central Teacher Appreciation Week through 5/3

May 2012

1 (Tuesday): Central Staff Appreciation Luncheon

7 (Monday):Reading Assessments/MAP testing through May 18

9 (Wednesday):Central Spring Music Program @ Hauser (Grades 4 & 5), Auditorium, 7 pm

10 (Thursday)Installation PTO Event, 7 pm, Mollies

11 (Friday): Central PTO Meeting,Hauser Auditorium, 9 am (Last Meeting of the Year

15 (Tuesday):BOE Meeting, 7:30 pm (Hauser LRC West )

17 (Thursday):Central Spirit Day, Pajama and Slipper Day

25 (Friday): Central Flag Ceremony, 8:30 am

June 2012

1 (Friday)5th Grade Awards Ceremony, 10:15 am

7 (Thursday):5th Grade Picnic (Riverside Scout Cabin) & Clap Out, 2:50 pm

8 (Friday): Shortened Day for K-4; Report Cards, End of 3rd Trimester, Riverside Township Hall

12 (Tuesday)BOE Meeting, 7:30 pm (Hauser LRC West)

15 (Friday)Yearbook Distribution, 11:30 am – 1 pm, Riverside Public Library, downstairs conference room