Balance - $1,983.88 (and this is with the lanyards and subs for conferences taken out). The PTO purchased the lanyards for the positive behavior program and cost was $204.
Parent Volunteers
Parent volunteers are always appreciated. There are no specific needs currently addressed but if you would like to volunteer, please contact the school or Sindy B.
Fundraisers
- The Reach for the Stars (reading program) is just finishing up. Reading dates were February 22- March 6. Because of the state tournament, dates were modified. The children were very receptive to the program, and reading minutes seem to be higher but pledges seem to be a little lower. Some possible uses for the money raised include: books, laminator, Time for Kids subscriptions, adjustable basketball hoop for younger children. Mr. Kerr will talk with the student council to get their input. We will vote on how the money will be spent at the next meeting in April. It was decided this fundraiser should be done in February to avoid the problem of potential basketball tournament conflicts. Julie K. will write a blurb for the newsletter. Assembly date is scheduled for Wednesday, March 26.
- Elementary Yearbook. Greta G. is coordinating this effort. She has created a timeline and tasks the need to be done. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Greta. Some jobs take only an hour and can be done at home. The order forms for yearbooks will be sent out the end of March. Approximate cost $8-$10.
- School Supply Boxes. Peggi O., Tammy W. and Pam W. presented the idea of having prepared school supply boxes available for parents to purchase. We are looking into whether there is interest on the part of parents and teachers and whether we can pull off offering it for the fall ’08 school year. We are looking at two possible sources. This would not be a fundraiser but a service to the parents. In addition, we would purchase some boxes for students who have a need and cannot afford school supplies. If we take on this project, we may decide to eliminate one of the others projects done in 2007-2008.
Principal Report
- Mr. Kerr shared the teachers were very appreciative of the meals provided by the PTO during conferences.
- He mentioned Dr. Seuss week started this Monday and special activities are going on every day.
- Pop can collection dates are Thursday and Friday of this week.
- ITBS results are in and will be sent out with the March 28 report cards. The quarter ending date has been changed to March 20th.
- The band and vocal contest date for students in grades 6th – 8th which was postponed because of the tournament has been moved to Thursday, April 3.
- Congratulations to Maddie Van Voorst and Maggie Grond for their winning entries in the local writing contest. Maggie’s entry won first place in state and she and her family will get to go to Des Moines in April for an awards ceremony.
- The 6th grade math bee team competed on Tuesday. Congratulations to the students on their accomplishment.
- The Positive Behavior System (PBS) has been implemented and is going over well.
- It is not known yet which vacation days will be taken away due to days missed during state basketball and snow days. Information will be available in the next few days.
Teacher Recognition
Teacher and staff appreciation week is May 4-10. The PTO will discuss at the next meeting what they would like to do.
PTO Attendance
The PTO parents would like to encourage teachers to attend a PTO meeting. Your input would be valued and appreciated. As usual, we are always looking for new members. You will NOT be a assigned a job – we just want your opinion!
PTO officers for 2008-09 will need to be discussed at the upcoming meeting. If you would like to hold an officer position, i.e. president, secretary, treasurer, please contact Pam Wielenga, current PTO president.
The next meeting date is scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, at 7:30.
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