PTH Minutes from October 2, 2013 General Meeting
Hi Parents,
Following are the minutes from the last general PTH meeting. Please contact your PTH President, Beth G. at beth@bethghomes.com with any questions or to volunteer.
PTH General Assembly October 2, 2013
Start 6:35pm
PTH Members Present:
Beth G., Sarah N., Kacie C., Ericka C., Sonjia B. & Julie H.
Wendy moves to approve PTH minutes from May 2013, Ericka C. seconds
Minutes are approved
Treasurer’s report from Sarah N.:
Balance now $2500 so participation in future fundraising events is very important
PTH is limited to 2 fundraisers per quarter
1st quarter-2013
Believe – just finished
Southgate roller rink event being planned
2nd quarter-2013
Wreath & Tree Sales
Parent’s night out
3rd quarter-2014
March 15 Auction – new date
4th quarter-2014
4th Annual walk-a-thon
eScript update from Sarah and Beth:
Please sign up your cards – past $4000 was earned
Lately earnings are down to $700
Where does PTH money go?
Grandparent’s day, Teacher appreciation week, Classroom enhancements/parties – teacher personal money used is reimbursed, Bus gas/maintenance, Field Trips costs
Update from Kristen:
New teacher welcome
Fall Olympics – a lot of fun
Scholastic book fair – looking for volunteers
Parent teacher conferences – please sign up
Standardized testing starting
Middle school open house 10/29
New website is up – thank you Sally H.
Easy to use schedule
Homework – classroom pages
Interesting for prospective students
Represent us as a school that is warm & inviting
Update on incidences of late
During the day procedures – strong
Looking at what school can do differently
Take tough look at pick up time and how to keep kids safe
Looking at sports dismissals
Looking for crossing guard volunteers
Staff is discussing whether to have class discussion about this situation with students
Someone looking into making our streets into a school zone area
Someone suggested a volunteer organizing program – Beth will look into
Shiftboard is one idea
Auction chairs spoke to their needs and its importance
PTH sends a big thank you to everyone who helped with the BBQ
Adjourned at 7:24pm