McDonald-Davis Home and School Association

January 3, 2011 Meeting Minutes

Meeting was called to order by Co-President Jen Chamberlain.

Minutes reviewed and accepted: Diane Lewicki, second, Peggy Ann Cammarota

Attendance: Miles Roe, Jen Chamberlain, Patti Newhouse, Anne Koeble, Lauren Landgrebe, Bridget Diehl, Lori Zeaman, Donna Hewitt, Cindy Mazzarella, Mary Foy, Peggy Ann Cammarota, Jen Bussinger, Luci Sharpe, Stacie Morena, Kim Danowitz, Vicki Francis, Diane Lewicki, Christine Roviello, Dana Kasner, Sue Donnelly, Dee Runion, Mark Miller

PRESIDENT’S REPORT: No report

VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: No report

TREASURER’S REPORT: motion to accept Vicki Francis, 2nd Dee Runion

RECORDING SECRETARY’S REPORT: No report.

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY’S REPORT: Many thank you cards read aloud.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

  • ARTWORK: No report.
  • RECESS/PLAYGROUND: Purchased kickballs, chalk, and games for indoor recess.
  • NEWSLETTER: Next newsletter in March
  • HOLIDAY GIFT SHOP: Big success. Suggesting 3 days in 2011 and more volunteers needed.
  • MEMBERSHIP: Directory almost complete. $52 more received.
  • FIFTH GRADE: Next meeting 1/11/2011. Working on yearbooks, Tshirts, Valentine’s Party. Email pics to
  • LIBRARY: Volunteers have been great
  • SCHOOL STORE: Reopens 1/4/2011.
  • HOSPITALITY: Conference day meal was a huge success
  • HOMEROOM PARENTS: Valentine’s Party on 2/14 at 2pm.
  • SNACK DAY: Next snack day November 5th postponed. Date TBA
  • WAYS AND MEANS: Marketday Fundraiser raised $6848.04
  • MARKET DAY: New Chairperson Dee Runion. Next pick up 11/11. Still need co-chair
  • SCHOOL SIGN: Up to date.
  • FAMILY FUN
  • FAMILY NIGHTS: Will be at Chik-Fil-A on 1/20/2011 4pm-8pm.
  • MOTHER/SON EVENT: Planning for April 1st in gym from 7pm-9pm
  • FATHER/DAUGHTER EVENT: Dance will be April 8, 2011 6pm-9pm
  • FAMILY PICNIC: No report
  • BINGO: Will be February 24th from 6:30-8pm.
  • MAY FAIR: Next meeting February 1st
  • ICE CREAM SOCIAL: Will be held March 11th, 2011.
  • ROLLER SKATING PARTIES: Will be February 15th at Palace Roller Skating.
  • TRASH TO CASH
  • BOXTOPS: Received first check for $1554
  • CAMPBELLS LABELS: No report
  • SHOPRITE RECEIPTS: Made three submissions so far, no checks received.
  • INK CARTRIDGES: September check received for $17.35.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT: Working on behavioral issues-Silver Spoon Award- Peaceful Bus Program. Spirit Days coming back. Math Program Renewal (will be making decision soon on new program *Everyday Math or Envision Math*

TEACHER’S REPORT: Thanks for conference dinners and timeliness of Discretionary Funds.

NEW BUSINESS

  • Possible Fall Fundraise “Race for Education”
  • Naming of Schools- suggestions due by January 3, 2011
  • McDonald-Davis spirit wear order forms will be going home with prices again.
  • School Naming Committee 12/3 at 9am, 2nd meeting 1/5/2011 at 9:30am

OLD BUSINESS

  • Security Issues/Concerns with doors being left open. Options for security door or an access panel that will be portable to use in new building.

OPEN FORUM FOR GENERAL MEMBERSHIP

  • Spirit Wear – order forms going home again so students can purchase for Spirit Day Assemblies.

Motion to adjourn made by Luci Sharpe, 2nd Mary Foy .

Next meeting will be February 7, 2011 at 7pm in Room 3.