Dia Hernandez – President,  JoAnn Kohler – Treasurer, Sandy Mann – Recording Secretary, Lorraine Miano-Fike – Delegate,  Kathryn McKinley – Principal, Debbie O’Byrne – Asst. Principal, Michelle Richards – Spirit Team, Heather Shields – 7^th Grade Team Representative, Wendy Vlahos – 8^th Grade Activities.

There were no objections of the November minutes and reading of the minutes was waived. Motion was made and approved to accept the minutes as written.

Wax Machine – It makes sense for the PTA to support the cost of the wax machine ordered by the school for hanging posters etc. in the halls. The spirit team would use it as well. Michelle Richards motioned that we help fund the machine. The motion was seconded and approved. The funds will come out of resource support or discretionary fund.

 

Folley Quarter/Burleigh Manor 8^th Graders – There are about 30 students from these two schools that will attend Marriotts Ridge with our 8^th graders. Wondering if there is an opportunity for them to get to know some of our 8^th graders before school starts in the fall. The principals at those schools don’t want it to be coordinated by the middle schools. Possibly Marriotts Ridge could coordinate a social activity for those incoming ninth graders.

 

Nominating Committee - We are coming up on that time of year to select the nominating committee for next years board. Please let Dia know your intentions for the next school year.

 

 

Nov. Income Included: $11.95 Escrip and Box Tops, $5.28 Miscellaneous, ($22.05) Magazine Drive, $9.848.15 Other Fundraiser Income (Yankee Candle),

Nov. Expenses Included: $ $27.50 6^th Grade Activities, $82.95 Recognition-Student, ($707.30) School Spirit Activities, $1,413.75 PTA Dues, State & National, $117.99 Hospitality, $764.02 Teacher/Staff Appreciation, $589.99 Teacher Team Suport, $607.99 Magazine Drive – Cost of Goods, $271.48 Other Fundraiser Cost of Goods, and $50.00 Audit Fee.

 

Dec. Income Included: $49.00 Membership Dues, $11.93 Escrip and Box Tops, $4.71 Miscellaneous, $653.87 Magazine Drive, $154.00 Other Fundraiser Income.

Dec. Expenses Included: No expenses for December.

 

Jan. Income Included: $376.36 Magazine Drive, $126.28 Other Fundraiser Income, $212.10 Spirit Wear Receipts.

Jan. Expenses Included: $216.02 School Spirit Activities, $92.00 Teacher/Staff Appreciation, $648.27 Teacher/Team Support, ($750.00) Magazine Drive-Sales Expense-rebate from magazine sales, $3,174.10 Spiritwear Expenses.

 

** Notes: We would like all teacher/team support requests by March 15, 2008.

Also, we are still looking for someone to do our audit this summer.

 

Mrs. McKinley thanked the PTA for all of the support for the staff. We had a wonderful concert in December. Jazz concert is on 1/23. Last Thursday we had a great ½ day. We had our first Spelling Bee. It was a lot of fun to watch. We had PBIS Skyflyer activity the rest of the day. As always, we can still use support for the PBIS program. Character Education piece went along with this. We are heading into our 3^rd Quarter. We will have our Student Recognition Awards Assembly on Feb. 5^th. All grades will be recognized in separate assemblies that day. Students would like some sort of reward other than certificates. We can do an ice cream social after the last lunch but would need parent support/volunteers to help run this. Will follow-up with Kari Staddon before the next meeting.

 

Mrs. O’Byrne reported that she will be going to her first MSA meeting next week. Dates for the MSA’s are as follow:

4/1 - 4/4 Math MSA, 4/7 – 4/11 Reading MSA, 4/23 – 5/13 Science MSA (online testing). Appointments and vacation time are off limits during these dates.

7^TH GRADE: Heather Shields reported for the 7^th grade team. We are in the process of math prep for MSA. Students will need 12 inch ruler, compass and protractor. The awards assembly will be held on 2/5 during 3^rd period. All parents are welcome. Thanks to the parents who helped stuff envelopes for report cards.

 

6^th GRADE: The team is gearing up for outdoor ed.

 

8^th GRADE: 8^TH Grade is getting ready to start the High School Registration process.

 

MEMBERSHIP: One person signed up online since our last meeting. Membership is winding down. Can’t sign up on line on the new PTA website….must do via paper.

 

            Magazine Drive - We are looking at a couple of other companies for the magazine drive next year..

            Yankee Candle – We had issues with this fundraiser.

            Coffee – Not selling much. Might need to consider if we continue this. Will send out a reminder flyer with report cards.

 

          6^TH Grade- busy looking for their next activity.

            7^th Grade – will have a rollerskating event in February.

            8^th Grade - will be cosmic bowling on 2/8. We are also in planning process for end of year activities.

            After School Programs - Drama has started. We had auditions and posted the parts.

            Cultural Arts – 8^th will be doing Shakespeare. Not sure of other activities yet.

            Spirit Team – Our next dance will be on February 22^nd. It will be a “Winter Bash” from 7-9pm. Looking for a collection item. Possibly toiletries for the troops. Maybe the kids could sign a note/card to go along with the supplies.

Lorraine Miano-Fike reported on the Council Meeting.

1.      Book Drive has started. Do we want to focus on this? Maybe through Spirit Team. They’ll be collecting books through February. After some discussion, the Executive Board decided to pass on this drive.

 

There was no old business to discuss.

 

There was no new business to discuss.