HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC SCHOOL
PTC Meeting Minutes
February 15, 2017 at 9:30 a.m.
In Attendance: Gladys Vela, Claudia Perez, Francine Pina, Ann Kucera, Margaret Webb, Mary Delaney, Kelly Emmons, Karen Steinhart, Veronica Lopez, Kim Sitterle & Brenda DelRose
Ilana Hieger brought the refreshments and said the opening prayer. She left for an appointment right after that.
Catholic schools week was 2 weeks ago and was a huge success. Lots of planning went into it and it is greatly appreciated. The teacher luncheon was Italian and was delicious. 8th graders took over for a day during catholic schools week. Everyone enjoys it and the students who take on the administrative and teacher roles realize just how challenging it can be. Father liked the Spurs tickets that were given to him from the PTC. He also appreciated the other gifts he received on Pastor appreciation day.
Pastries with parents went very well. So well attended, that they ran out of pastries. Nice to see so many parents attending.
Student appreciation day went well. The kids thoroughly enjoyed it. It was so nice that Central Catholic and Antonian High School were apart of it. Some of the events were a bug guy, snake guy, magician, the students painted crosses, stretching and bingo. Fun was had by all. It takes months of planning and was all worth it.
Honor roll ribbons were brought to the school by Valerie Alva – Thank you!
Thank you to all the room parents and volunteers for the Valentines parties yesterday. They went well. Mrs Webb said only 3 class parties a year. No end of year party.
In the hall near the cafeteria, you will find the all saints day pictures up of the students. They are canvases on the wall from the past 4 years. Andrea Richards started taking each childs photo and putting it together on a canvass. It was intended for the gala auction and what is happening is that the parents who have purchased it have donated it back to the school so the kids can remember it. Mary Delaney says that parents always comment about them when they do school tours. They think it’s a great tradition.
Important Reminders
Friday February 17 – Early Release day 11:45/12; PK4 enjoys Magik Theatre performance on campus
Today is the Chipotle giving back fundraiser from 4-9 at eh 281 North location. They have agreed to give back 50% of the bill to Holy Spirit. Just mention Holy Spirit when you are paying. Depending on how successful this is, we may do it again. Will do another similar fundraiser like this in March through Kendra Scott for the 8th graders. Details to follow.
Saturday February 18 & March 3 – First Communion retreats; Week of March 6 – Interviews. They will be in the class from now on.
Monday February 20 – No school/Presidents Day
Friday February 24 – 7th grade retreat
Saturday February 25 – Flames Legacy Gala – this is our biggest fundraiser of the year.
CAAC (Catholic Academic Arts Competition) My Catholic Faith Delivered with the Diocese
Tuesday February 28 – 5th grade mass with Archbishop; PreK3 to Doseum
Wednesday March 1 – Ash Wednesday; middle school 3rd quarter exams begin and go through Monday
Thursday March 2 – Fine Arts Night 6:30pm – Theatre Arts presentation and display art work. For all students. The older kids participate based on whether or not they are taking art and music. Broadway Mardi Gras theme. It is optional if the little kids want to participate. Probably will have to move to another area because more and more people attend and not much room.
Friday march 3 – Early Release 11:45/12; coffee with counselors from 8-10; PreK3 & 4 in school field trip “Happy Trails to You”
Thursday March 9 – School store open 8-8:30am and 2:30-3:30
Friday March 10 – 8th grade retreat at Oblate
Monday March 13-19 – Spring Break. Classes resume Monday 3/20
Wednesday March 22 – Next PTC meeting 9:30am; Reports cards emailed
CoGat & IOWA testing window 3/28 – 4/11
Brenda DelRose gave the financial report. Last month paid out $2457 because of catholic schools week, student appreciation day and teacher luncheon. Please turn in receipt for all those events and Valentines day parties. We are right on budget.
Francine Pina said she heard on radio that box tops is giving additional tops from this Friday till Monday February 21. Lots of items at HEB that we can take advantage of this opportunity.
Mrs Webb said she has been meeting with student council on strategic plan and it is going well. Paddles up at the Gala will be for spirit park – to help rebuild it for the older kids. Want new swings and places for them to play. Has been for new technology for many years. Time to change it up. She is already planning for next year. Has identified areas that need to be worked on for next year and is already planning for that. She wants everyone to really consider what they will do for lent. She would like families to say the rosary together and just pray more together. She will let the religion teachers know that she thinks they should incorporate more prayer during lent. She suggests that if your children are able to sit still, to encourage them to do Adoration. You can also give more through good deeds.
Kelly Emmons said they are very excited about Gala which is February 25. It is the schools biggest fund raiser so please encourage everyone to go. Lots of different things this year. Different venue. Will offer complimentary valet. Silent auction will be outside and will be handled by a new company who has done auctions for local schools. They get the items, set them up, check people out and take down the items. They will also handle the live auction. No more bidding on cell phones. Will be paper items. What is great about this new company is that they are offering several incentives that come with many bids. Like the buy it now option. Every buy it now option, you get a trip and airfare (minimum) They will also have a raffle with the same great incentives. The times of the event will stay the same and the band is the same.
The door prize was given to Claudia Perez.