Shoemaker PTO meeting minutes April 2014

Treasurer’s Report: See balance sheet: Net balance $15,443 (updated 4/10/14)

We approved the expenditure of an additional$100 for the first grade field trip to the Lehigh Valley Zoo so cost to students is only $5.

VP Staff and School: Specialists have received a reminder to spend the amounts allocated in the budget for clubs, and the principal’s funds will be transferred soon.

VP Parents & Community: Email blasts are still sent to approximately the same number of registered users but volunteers and meeting attendance are down so a survey is planned to seek feedback.

Committee Reports:

Box Tops/Labels: This year we made about $3,800; the check will be mailed from General Mills soon. Students are invited to continue to send Box Tops through May.

Read a Thon: We have still had a few last minute donations. The students and classrooms received over $2,500 back for the Book Fair and numbers will soon be finalized.

Schwann’s: Poor sales this time around. Limit on gift cards. Is there anything we can offer as an incentive? Do we need to think of other ideas for next year?

Rollerskating/East Penn Children’s Fitness Academy: These events have been changed due to the limitations in size/capacity. An Ice Cream Social to build sundaes is planned for May 30th. Ice Cream World is selling the kits for $1.50 and we will sell the sundaes for $3.

Barnes and Noble Night: Miss Super is not available for the fifth grader chorus so we are exploring other options to increase attendance.

Spirit Wear: Windbreakers and baseball caps were added and the final sale is closed. Items will be delivered in 2-3 weeks.

Shoemaker Iron Pigs game:May 10th. Heather Wilson coordinating tickets and RSVPs. Deadline extended.

Teacher appreciation week Daily themes:

Monday: Thanks for making our students shine-sunglasses

Tuesday: Thank s for making learning so sweet – candy

Wednesday: Driving us to learn: Car wash certificates and air fresheners

Thursday: The tools of success – office supply bar

Friday: Shoemaker Super Heroes “I’m a Shoemaker Superhero” acrylic tumblers

Nominations have been accepted for the following officer positions for 2014-2015:

President: Sabrina Navitsky

Vice President to Staff and School: Amy Riley

Vice President to Parents and Community: Melissa Calder

Treasurer: Jen Cicconetti

Secretary: Val Singley