Lee’s Corner 3rd PTA Meeting Minutes

November 01, 2011

The meeting was called to order by Liz Persell, PTA president, in LCES cafeteria at

7:00 p.m. on November 1, 2011.

In Attendance

TeachersParentsPTACo-Chairs

Michele BowmanKristi PennellMya Iwin

Ray NormanJulie ChangBeth Lizut Eane

Kelly Havbison Lori Walowsky Denise Cognetta

Leslie BarnesCammise McInnis Billy Anderson

Kim Proppe Deb ByLiz Persell

Robin Carter Jasmine Geddis

Danielle HeffronDawn Garey

Tina Pivanik

Carol Klotz

Jennifer Cowett

Susie Garcia

The Principle Bob D’Amato, and Assistant Principle Monica Mohr

Approval of Minutes

There was a request for approval of the minutes by Liz Persell for September 20, 2011 as well as the minutes for October 04, 2011. All in favor say “I”. Minutes were approved.

Updates and Budget

Liz Persell went over some updates she has made a new format to keep updates organized.

Treasurer’s report was presented by Denyse Cognetta about the updated budget.

Events

Hallowingo earned $2,120 this money will help with future family nights and to get a 5year license for movies. Thanks to the chairs Dawn Garey and Laura Healy, and all the volunteers for making this happen.

Clothing drive for the sister school at Bailey Elementary school is going on now through November 17, 2011. Parents can drop clothes or send in with their child.

Book-Fair December 2-December 9, 2011 with Baja Fresh Dec. 9th for family night

Committees

Directory Uploaded to Black Board under Lees Corner All, Kit to follow.

Grounds- PTA shed cleaned and organized.

Membership- 219 family members, 4 community members, 59 teachers and staff

Teacher Appreciation –luncheon scheduled December19, 2011

Technology-Website up to date

Welcoming – welcome letter sent to 86 new families

Student Programs

Chess Club-65 students participating-they won first prize trophy

Cultural Arts-The Power of One Assembly held Oct. 12, 2011

French Club-19 students enrolled 6 students French 2, 13 students French 1

Girls on the Run- 20 students, first 5K at Jiffy Lube on Nov 20 2011

Lego- one team stood up participating in FLL tournament on Nov. 12, 2011 at

Franklin MS

Mad Science-41 students enrolled (20 kids in K-2 class and 21 in 3-6 class)

Fundraising

Box Tops- 8428 submitted-842.80 earned

Giant-57 people registered need more

Donations-$130 donated

Corporate Matching-$600.00 donated

Spirit Wear- $1400 earned

Dining Days-$209 Subway, $292 Sweet Frog, Next event Nov. 13 Franklin Farm Subway all day.

Audit Committee Vote

The financial audit has not been done in about 3 years. We need to get it done so that we can maintain our 501 nonprofit status. Ann Appler, Amy Whiteman, and Michele Anderson volunteered to be audit committee then realized they have to be nominated so Dawn Garey, nominated them and Lori Hillburger second the motion. All in favor said “I” and they were nominated as the Audit Committee.

Girls on the Run

Lori Walowsky wanted to thank Tina Pivarnik, and Leslie Barnes for helping out with theGirls on the run, while she was away in Iraq. They are having a practice run on Friday Nov.11th and would like the parents and teachers to come out and show their support.

Principal Time

Bob D’Amato commented on how good the turnout was at Hallowingo night. He talked about how the kids will enjoy the movies and how it will be good for the children when they earn their bears. He then handed the floor to the assistant principle Monica Mohr. She talked about the new report cards and tests that the children will be taking or have already been taken. Some of the tests are mandated by state and some by Fairfax. You can see her power points on the PTA website.

The direct website for testing program by grade is

Bob discussed more upcoming events -The Thanksgiving dinner, Chinese Acrobats, The Franklin Institute. He then dismissed the teachers and started talking about the new report cards.

If you want to learn more about the new report cards you can go to the following:

then go to the parents section then goes to related topics Elementary Progress Report click on it and it should give you more information.

The direct webpage is

Kim Graham

Kim Graham is the minority liaison who informs the PTA and community of minority events and concerns. Shehas been a representative for over 25 years.This program helps tutor all students that are struggling. They set workshops up for parents. They help celebrate Martin Luther King’s Birthday. They have scholarships.

The meeting was called to adjourn.