May 2014
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 7th, 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 50th Birthday
Looking into having shirts made for spirit wear for 50th 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
1st Vice President – Teresa Moyer
Staff Appreciation – Katie Schadenfroh
Staff Appreciation week activities all set – Breakfast from Panera, Lunch from parents/PTO, Polar Pop Day
2nd 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 28th – Exec Meeting – 6:30 at Chili’s
August 11th
October 13th
November 10th