Clarence Middle School PTO Meeting

Monday, October 5, 2015 @ 7:00 PM

CMS Library

Attending:

Barb AntonioMary Ellen GiangrassoRobert Moore

Karen BrandauRamona HalesJennifer Pavicich

Sharon CampbellSally HarrisDeann Powell

Terry GeigerKaren KurdzielKathy Zaprowski

Kathy GeorgeCathleen Mannario

Discussion Points:

  • Principal’s Report
  • Schoology – Parents will receive a letter this week with instructions for setting up parent access
  • Teacher conferences – to be scheduled for the afternoons of December 3rd & 10th, new format for this year
  • Group conference will still be requested by teachers for students who are struggling in more than 1 class
  • Individual teachers can request a one-on-one conference with parents when a child is struggling in a single class
  • Parents can also request a conference if they feel it is beneficial
  • Mr. Moore will be writing a letter incorporating the new format an options which will be sent out to parents
  • Secretary position has been vacated. Karen Brandau has agreed to fill the position.
  • Powerschool – new mobile app that provides assignments, grades, attendance, etc. Schoology information is synced and available through Powerschool.
  • Newsletter – contact is Rachelle Powers ()
  • Talent Show – scheduled for February 5th.
  • Rehearsals will begin in January and will be held after school. Students can take the late bus home
  • Jackie Bartels is organizing the show
  • Another parent volunteer is needed to help
  • Activity Night dates – Mr. Moore to obtain and communicate the dates
  • 7th/8th grade dance – to be held in December. Date TBD.
  • Document cameras were approved. 13 new ones to be purchased.
  • Treasurer’s Report:
  • Treasurer’s report was presented.
  • Fundraiser buyout – option will be offered again for families to pay $25 and opt of the fundraisers
  • Bottle/can recycling fundraiser – to be held on November 7th in the CMS parking lot
  • Box Top contest – 2 be conducted for a 2 week period. An email communication to be sent out advising parents of the dates.
  • Constant Contact:
  • $49 credit balance remains, which will cover October and November. Renewal date is December 17.
  • Annual cost is $294. If My Library Plus is included, the total annual cost is $335, which includes unlimited postings
  • Annual plan with My Library Plus is preferred because it is better than paying $5 per month for limited postings.
  • With annual renewal, My Library Plus will begin immediately
  • Student Directories – consider eliminating next year. There is a large effort to put these together, and they may not be widely used.
  • Save Around Books – available for $20 each
  • Book Fair:
  • Sales and Profits from September Fair are down from last year – profits down by $350. Note that some popular books that sold well last year were not available this year.
  • Volunteers were way down from last year
  • For next year, need a second chair
  • Spring Book Fair – Deann and Stacy can’t be there on June 5th. Need to have someone fully trained at the March Fair to cover this June date
  • 2014-2015 CMS book – book is complete and on display in the library

Next Meeting: Monday, November 2nd @ 7:00 PM