MANASQUAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – PTO MEETING MINUTES
June 10, 2009
The Manasquan PTO meeting was called to order at 7:20pm.
RECORDING SECRETARY – A motion to approve the minutes was made by Co-President, Jill Connolly. 1st Heather Wiseman, 2nd Patti Bossone.
TREASURER’S REPORT – Profit and Loss Report presented.
PRINCIPAL’S STATEMENT -
· Colleen Graziano thanked the PTO for their support throughout the year.
· Kristin Wahl, the reading specialist, explained the summer reading program. It will be incentive-based for Grades 1-4. The student can choose any four grade-level appropriate books. If one activity is completed for each of the four books, the student will receive a surprise when they come back to school in September. For Grades 5-8, the program is mandatory. Students must read 2 books and complete an activity for each one. The assignments are due on the 1st day of school. A letter explaining the program, along with a suggested reading list, will be going home with report cards. Information on the reading program can also be found on Kristin’s website (link from the Manasquan Elementary School home page), at the Manasquan library, or at Booktowne.
· Also discussed were ways to improve the RAPP program; possible evening session?
PRESIDENT’S STATEMENT - none
VICE PRESIDENT’S STATEMENT – none
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY - none
TEACHER’S REPORT - none
PAST BUSINESS –
· The PTO meeting change was approved. Meetings will now be held at 7pm on the 2nd Wednesday of every month.
· Squan Pride – congratulations to Linda DiPalma. A plaque will be hung in the school, location TBD.
· Theatre Week – many sign-ups came the last few days; how do we encourage earlier sign-ups?
CURRENT EVENTS -
· Sign up for committees!
· Squan Pride Scholarships – A $500 scholarship was presented tonight to both Samantha Lowes and Patrick Gallagher.
· Summer Enrichment Program – info and class descriptions are online; sign-ups are next Monday from 6:30-8:30pm.
· Field Day – a success! Volunteers are needed for grades 5-7 next Tuesday.
· Vote for Teacher’s Gifts – we need to have some fundraisers to afford it.
· 8th grade Dance – Friday night in Cafeteria. See transformation at 4:30pm. Theme is a secret!
UPCOMING EVENTS / NEW BUSINESS -
· Kindergarten Coffee – 1st day of school; Laurie G. will chair and order supplies, Alison Maher to assist.
MEMBER COMMENTS -
· Kristy Shea: Looking at P&L, should we consider dropping projects that are creating a loss for us? E.g. agenda ($2.55/each). Should we charge for them?
· Squan Super Saturday was a loss. Should we have it every other year? Vote: 15 yes, 5 no. Jody Bourke will chair this event again in 2011.
· Some ideas for fundraisers: NJ Devils game bus trip, Titans lacrosse bus trip; Manasquan vs. Brielle competition. Mrs. Kirk - Shore Value Cards fundraiser, we get 50% of all sales (cards are $5 each). Contact is in SLH.
· Email Alison Maher if you have any other ideas.
· PTO Directory - $2 for an extra copy.
· Back to School Night – a table at front door to sign up for PTO, “meet and greet”, sign-up sheets for committees.
· Genesis is coming.
A motion to adjourn was made at 8:30pm. 1st Kathy Verdi, 2nd Linda DiPalma.
Respectfully Submitted,
Laurie M. Guagenty
Recording Secretary