SNIS PTO Meeting Minutes

June 12, 2014

In Attendance:Sue Murphy, Amy Gaudio, Suzanne Rosenhagen, Diana Sorbara, Ria Militana, Jeanne Donaldson, Jennifer Machado, Cheryl Machado, Anne Diamond, Julie Learson, Sandi Giancaspro, Sara Brazer, Nan Pelletier, Christine Plancon, Jen Lipari, Claudia Pilch, Sharon Chiarito, Candace Campbell, Kathleen Lewis, Sue Lubas, Tracey Lubas

Administration : Anne Bilko

Call to Order:

Kathleen Lewis called the meeting to order at 9:04am

Approval of Minutes:

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Principal’s Report:

Dr. T is sick so Anne Bilko came in to thank the 6th grade parents for everything they have contributed the last 3 years. The 6th Grade Send Off was great – the students were thrilled.

Treasurer’s Report

Beginning Balance $35, 701.55

Income: $265.00

Less Expenses: $13090.65

Total…………………………………………………$22,875.90

Earmarked Monies

Operating $156.20

Hospitality $345.88

Gifts to School $211.12

Library Project $475.23

Trout $206.54

Enrichment $635.00

6th Grade Send Off $1343.85

Total Earmarked -$3373.82

Total Operating Funds$19,502.08

Grants:

There were no grants discussed or voted upon at this meeting.

New Business:

Voting of the SNIS 2014-2015 PTO Board

A motion was made by Christine Zona to approve the board listed below and was seconded by Tracey Lubas.

Co-President – Candace Campbell

Treasurer – Christine Zona

Secretary/Publicity/Website – Nannette Pelletier

Box Tops/Campbells – Ria Militana & Jeanne Donaldson

Hospitality – Suzanne Rosenhagen & Any Gaudio

Pictures – Sharon Chiarito & Claudia Pilch

Yearbook – Sandi Jo Giancaspro & Nannette Pelletier

Fundraising – Michelle Marano

Volunteers – Sandi Jo Giancaspro

Book Fair – Candace Campbell

Fun Fest – Ria Militana & Candace Campbell

We still have the following open positions: Co-President, Vice President, & Merchandise

After the new board was voted in, Kathleen Lewis thanked Sue Murphy, Tracey Lebas, Sara Brazer, Anne Diamond (and all other 6thgrade parents) who were moving on to the SMS PTO. She also thanked Candace Campbell and Christine Zona for their help this year. Thankfully, if we have questions for Kathleen, we know right where to find her next year!

Candace Campbell then thanked Kathleen for showing her the ropes this past year.

Fun Fest

Date – September 4, 2014

Co-Chairs are Ria Militana and Candace Campbell

The committee will start planning it mid August. Olga Rella has contacted the bounce house rental company about reservations. We typically have a lot of teacher volunteers for this event (including Mack, Nash, Fitz, & McGuire). Flyers will be sent home in the Welcome Back Packets for parents to pre-purchase tickets to the event.

Welcome Back Packets

Kathleen will email the NHS to get volunteers to help put the packets together.

Miscellaneous

*School Store clean up will occur sometime over the summer

*The incoming fourth grade parents seem to be very interested in volunteering – we are looking forward to meeting them this fall at our first pto meeting!

Old Business:

6th Grade Send-Off

The sixth graders had a good time despite the rain. There was no ice cream or chips leftover from the event. This year we had the most volunteers ever – there was plenty of watermelon and water donated. All sixth graders received a New Milford cinch sack from the PTO. Yearbooks were also distributed at the event.

6th Grade Legacy Project

The tiles for the project are being put up now by the gym. Next year, Michelle M. suggested that this fundraiser/project be done in the fall – possible gifts for holidays. Someone should talk with the art teachers about this in the beginning of September.

Meeting Adjourned at 9:46am

Respectfully Submitted,

Nannette Pelletier

SNIS PTO Secretary

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Dates to Remember:

Early Dismissal on Wednesday, 9/10 & 9/17

Fall Catalog Fundraiser Orders DUE Friday, 9/26

4th Grade Curriculum Night 9/15 at 6pm

5th & 6th Grade Curriculum Night 9/17 at 6pm

No School on 9/25 in observance of Rosh Hashanah

Next PTO Meeting, Thursday 10/9 at 9:00am