St. Mary's School PTO
PTO Minutes from March 6, 2018
Attendance: Shaun Hall, Cathy Covell, Melissa Kelly, Tobey Simone, Jen Masten, Jen Consolati and Amy Moorby
School Clean- up Day: The School Board has asked if PTO would like to host a clean-up day before or after April vacation. The school needs a lot of painting inside and other clean up jobs inside. They wanted to do it on a weekend where there was no school the following week so paint could dry and if everything wasn’t completed someone could go in and finish jobs. PTO agreed to do this in the summer as many families are away during April vacation. We discussed having an indoor clean up day in June and outside clean up day in August. Or just doing one day for all jobs as if it’s mostly painting inside we need volunteers who are experienced painters.
First Aid Kits: Shaun said he had spoke with the salesman and we should bump up the sell dates to get them distributed before school is out for summer. It takes months to get the First Aid Kits in. So we should send home the flyers before April break.
Principal’s Report: Feedback from The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe enrichment was that it was a bit strange. There were 2 people acting out the entire story. Jen laughed saying she had higher hopes! The Magic of Character was the enrichment about bullying. The kids loved it and adults. The magic related it all to good messages. He really got the kids attention and self control. We will be having a Science Enrichment in May.
Spirit and Pride just went out. As their two dates are in the fall and spring.
Jen asked about the Fleece’s, as people ask her sometimes about them. The last bunch we had the quality wasn’t as good as the original.
Yoga and Martial Arts: Sharon Brown replied back that she was pretty free. Then replied back that she was a bit too busy could her daughter Kelsey possibly run the classes? We were looking into having it once a week for 4 weeks. Have it done before vacation and spring sports get on their way. We would make this free to students and the PTO would pay Sharon.
Treasurer’s Report: We made only $101 on carnations. We usually make between $200-$300. Father said next time to let him know as he would have bought the extras. Next year we should not order as many.
We paid out for the Magic Show. Recycling no checks lately. Catherine’s Chocolate Easter sales candy went out. Still have Field trips, secretary and principal day, teacher appreciation week, parent appreciation party, last enrichment.
Teacher Appreciation Week: Is the first week in May. We should have sub committees. Lisa O’Connell and Jen Dort have volunteered to help out with this.
Election Year: Cathy and Melissa are done after serving 2 consecutive years. At next meeting we can talk about duties of each position in case any new parents are interested.
Next Meeting: April 3 at 6:00
Notes taken by: Tobey Simone
Mission Statement
Our mission as a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) at St. Mary's School is to promote and encourage communication among parents, teachers, administration, Church and the community. The PTO also sponsors and organizes fundraising and school events, which deepen our community spirit and enrich our children's educational, social, and developmental experiences at St. Mary's.
Our mission as a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) at St. Mary's School is to promote and encourage communication among parents, teachers, administration, Church and the community. The PTO also sponsors and organizes fundraising and school events, which deepen our community spirit and enrich our children's educational, social, and developmental experiences at St. Mary's.
The PTO works closely with the school staff supporting the academic, social and enrichment programs at the school. During the 2013-2014 year we sponsored two Family Fun nights - Halloween Spooktacular with a focus on reading and March Math Madness. We also provided the financial support for several enrichment assemblies promoting reading and science. The PTO recognized our teachers during the holidays and Teacher Appreciation Week. Through careful fundraising the PTO is able to support the students throughout the year by providing funds for field trips, assisting a teacher with a special project and more.
