W.D. Richards PTO – 05/05/2015

The meeting was called to order by Sarah Kushman at 7:05 pm.  There were 10 people in attendance.  Minutes were approved from previous meeting with no corrections. 

Principals Report

• Walk to school day 5/6

• Fire Engine will be at school for kids to see

• Chromebooks have been distributed to all kids grades 1-6

• New playground equipment is needed desperately…however expense is causing set back.  BCSC will not help…City will not help.  Looking for ideas on how to replace/repair what is currently at the school

• Many teachers are moving around for next year.  Still looking for new art teacher.  Will be welcoming at least 3 new teachers for 2015-2016 school year.

• ISTEP paper to pencil initiative went well

Field Day

• Volunteer response has been very good

• Bounce House has been ordered

• Snow cones & ice needed; flavors coming from school

• Extra coolers needed

• Same games as last year

Budget Presentation

• Bradford Woods “days” are over.  Spring Hill replacing. 

• Reallocated $1875.00 to other areas

Market Day

• This program will now be staying at Richards after discussions were had with new rep Tammy Johannason. 

Classroom BuzzBooks

• BuzzBooks will be created for each grade as opposed to entire school

• Student/family contact information will be collected during back to school night with hopes of better participation

• Class that has best response will earn an ice cream party

• Electronic versions will be emailed to parents once complete by teacher

Fall Festival

• The Fall Festival is set for Friday, November  7^th, 2014

• Mr. Sprong will be looking into getting the bounce house for this year’s fall festival

• Starting to contact local stores/businesses to get items for silent auction.

Officer Reports

President Elect – Sarah Kushman

Book Fair

• May 13-15, 2015

• Volunteers Tracy and Ashley to assist with book fair

• Will be held during scheduled classroom library time

• Penny Schneider will be taking care of getting books for retiring teachers

Talent Show Wrap-up

• Went very well.  Raised over $500.00 for the Richards music department.

W.D. Richards 50^th Birthday

• Looking into having shirts made for spirit wear for 50^th birthday celebration

• Also looking into new shirts for PTO

Other

• Labels & Box Tops/Community Shoppers Plan – Shelley Walker

  • All Marsh Fresh Idea Cards will need to be reenrolled for Richards to receive rewards

• Market Day – Sarah Kushman

• Skating Party – Emily Lambrecht

• Richards Rewards Program – Teresa Moyer

1^st Vice President – Teresa Moyer

• Staff Appreciation – Katie Schadenfroh

• Staff Appreciation week activities all set – Breakfast from Panera, Lunch from parents/PTO, Polar Pop Day

2^nd Vice President – Melissa Voils

Secretary – Lindsay Wheatley

Treasurer – Shelley Walker

• Please retain all receipts for reimbursement

Other

Meeting was adjourned at 8pm.  Meetings for next year were set.

• July 28^th – Exec Meeting – 6:30 at Chili’s

• August 11^th

• October 13^th

• November 10^th