Home & School Board

Meeting Minutes

August 31, 2016

Attendees: Mrs. Louise Sheehan, Principal of St. Dorothy’s School

Mrs. Patricia McGee, Teacher Representative

Mrs. Donna McGann, President of H&S Board

Mrs. Marie Pat Romano, Vice President of H&S Board

Mrs. Jennifer McAnally, Secretary of H&S Board

The board started the meeting with a prayer.

Mrs. Sheehan gave a broad overview of the new teachers.

November 11th is a Veteran’s Day celebration at 9:30. It will start with a prayer service followed by breakfast and entertainment.

November 9th is Young Author’s Day- Home and School will provide bagels and lunch for the guests.

October 20th is Grandparent’s Day for kids in Grade 5-8.

Mrs. McGee asked for the board to renew the Scholastic New subscriptions for Grades K & 2. First grade would like Raz Kids subscription instead of Scholastic News. The board approved.

Mrs. Mulholland reported on the inflow and outflow of cash in her Treasurer’s Report. Teacher’s start up checks were given to Mrs. Sheehan to disperse.

Mrs. Quigley would like to purchase Artist books. Mrs. Sheehan has seen them and thought they would be a great addition to the Art department.

Mrs. Sheehan gave the board an overview of the survey that was sent out in June. A parent meeting is scheduled for September 22nd to discuss the findings.

Home and School purchased a locker for spiritwear. This will be put in the bunker and locked at all times. Home and School representatives will have keys to the locker.

Mrs. Sheehan will have the Principal Newsletter completed weekly at 5:00PM on Thursdays. Mrs. McAnally will send the weekly communication including the newsletter after 5:00PM on Thursdays.

Mrs McAnally will inform parents of the Giant A+ program and the Swiss Farm App.

Sunshine Fund is coming back. In order not to nickel and dime parents, Home and School is asking parents for a fee $10.00 per child, if more than 2 children $20.00 or whatever you are comfortable spending.

Chocolate will be sold at Back to School Night again.

During Catholic School’s Week, we will be replacing Marple Sports Arena with Family bingo night in the gym. This will be on Thursday night of Catholic School’s Week and the night the kids will not have homework.

Trunk or Treat is October 28th.

Home and School has secured the Philadelphia Zoo to present to the children on October 28th, and the Franklin Institute on December 22nd.

Spirit wear is being ordered for the October Fest Fair.

Next meeting will be September 26th at 6:00PM.

Adjourned the meeting