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Harwinton Consolidated School PTA Meeting November 14, 2007
Meeting started at 7:03 21 members present
Meeting called to order and minutes read No Changes to minutes. Stand approved
Principal’s Report – Maureen Dodd $2000 raised for UNICEF this year. Total is more than last year! Two half days coming up. November 21st and November 30th. Dismissal is at 1:15 There will be a 4th grade choral concert this year. Info to follow. Change in Pm K – drop off will be at the office level. Change due to parking issues.
President’s Report – Liz Cornish Paula Schwartz had another commitment and could not attend the November HCS PTA meeting. She offered to be at December meeting. New superintendent has been hired and will start in January – Alan Bitman, from Monroe Thank You cards received from Mrs. Garry’s, Mrs. Hedrick’s, Mrs. Geissler’s and Mrs. Carr’s class for the recess bags
Treasurer’s Report – Janet Gaudiana Report left for review. $521.10 profit for the Election Day Bake Sale. Total PTA membership to date is 208.
Committee Reports
Board of Ed – Liz Cornish Football – Board did not want to approve 3 year program, willing to approve 1 year program. Readdressed at next meeting
Enrichment – Linda Surveski Three programs in next month. Kindergarten = “Exploring the Animal Kingdom” by Barnes nature Center 1st Grade = “Winter’s Coming” by Roaring Brook Nature Center 3rd Grade = “Newton in a Nutshell”
Fundraiser – Eileen Palladino and Janet Guadiana Parent feedback - glad raffles went to all kids, recess bags a big hit, final loose ends being worked on.
Holiday Shopping – Melanie Joseph Thank you - Amada Delmonte for donation of boxes for holiday shopping. Eileen Paladino and Janet Gaudiana – have wrapping paper to donate from fundraiser. Holiday Shopping flyer to go home next week and will include information regarding the Book Fair Hours as well, Volunteers will be contacted next week via email and followed up with a phone call. Shopping is complete, just tying up loose ends. Cash boxes are needed. Liz will find some for use for the event.
Fall Book Fair – Kathleen Keagan Has volunteers for most slots, needs help on Saturday for breakdown (at 12:00).
Tools for Schools – Eileen Palladino We are 2nd in our region, more notification will be going out to parents regarding the program, Ends on December 15th
Election Day Bake Sale - Adriana Costa-Brown Thanks to all who baked, could use more baked items next year, sold out by 2:30
Teachers Book Room – Liz Cornish Book room is up and running, has been staffed with volunteers. Thank You New book room for upper grades is being staffed by teachers.
Thanksgiving Food Basket Drive – Liz Cornish Fliers will be sent home on November 15th, basket assembly will occur on Tuesday, November 20th
Old Business None
New Business Contacted by Lake Garda PTA president, they had donated $500 to 5th grade teachers to start of the year. Is Harwinton Consolidated PTA able to do the same? Discussion took place. A motion to approve the donation was made by Valerie Willett and seconded by Gjyl Kozlu. All in favor none opposed. Motion carries.
Notepads “A Note To School” – we sold all that were left at open house, parents are asking for more. Do we want to have more ordered? Discussion took place and decision to order more was made. We will sell them at cost and have them available for sale at PTA events. Janet Gaudiana will look into where the original notepads came from and Liz will order them.
Contacted by Litchfield Hills Photography – Would the PTA be interested in hosting a picture session for any families interested in having black and white photos done of their children? A percent would be donated to PTA. Discussion held, Liz will look into what the profit would be and the possibility of displaying sample pictures at conference time.
HCS school photos – We switched to a different vender this year. Any feedback can be given to the HCS office.
Ms. Sarria is looking to do a Spanish concert in the January timeframe. Looking for PTA help in some way, more details will follow.
NO December Meeting – A motion to approve NO meeting in December was made by Adriana Costa-Brown and seconded by Linda Surveski. All in favor none opposed. Motion carries.
Popcorn Party was won by Mrs. Garry’s class for most parents in attendance at tonight’s PTA meeting!
Adjournment 7:43
Respectfully submitted,
Joanne Neuhausser
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