Dia Hernandez – President,  Tracy German – 1^st Vice President, JoAnn Kohler – Treasurer, Sandy Mann – Recording Secretary, Debbie O’Byrne – Assistant Principal, Lorraine Miano-Fike – Council Delegate, Anita Kohler – SIT, Lori Feraro – School Support Committee, Donna Augustino – Magazine Drive, Linda Rafferty – Magazine Drive, Art Lyons – 8^th Grade Teacher Representative, Suki Nam – 6^th Grade Activities, Cathy Terrill – 7^th Grade Activities, Gail Marquette – 7^th Grade Teacher Representative, Jane Kapustin – Box Tops, Margie Malaney.

 

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

Nominating Committee - Lori has advertised in Mt View Viewpoint for 5 weeks now. Margie Malaney will be 1^st Vice President. A separate e-school newsletter went out on Thursday….haven’t seen it yet. We still need President, 2^nd Vice President, Treasurer, etc.

Insurance – The PTA has changed our insurance policy. There is a new list of activities that are forbidden and some that you need to call and check on before. Goes into effect May 1^st.

 

New Teacher Orientation – Rockburn is looking for help with snacks for the new teacher orientation. Tracy German motioned that we provide $50 toward baked goods for the orientation. Lorraine Miano-Fike seconded the motion. Unanimously approved.

March Income Included: $127.65 Membership Dues,  $4.07 Miscellaneous,  $83.20 Magazine Drive, $85.00 Other Fundraiser Income.

March Expenses Included: ($360.00) 6^th Grade Activities-student contrib. for adventure park outing, $36.00 8^th Grade Activities, $1,262.95 Recognition – Honor Roll (dog tags),  $19.98 Web Site, $2,081.03  Teacher Team Suport.

 

April Income Included: $29.40 Other Fundraiser Income.

April Expenses Included: $197.30 School Spirit Activities, $250.00 Teacher Team Support, $225.00 Insurance – Liability.

 

Other Notes: The MD PTA has included all schools under their umbrella for liability/bonding insurance. In the long run it will cost us less (we are covered through 10/09 with new policy).   The property taxes were filed.

 

6^TH, 7^TH, and 8^TH grade student recognition will occur on 4/22. Recognition of Gold, Silver and Bronze and they will receive a dog tag. 256 students had perfect attendance this quarter. 39 students made the High 5 Club – those students that increased their GPA by .5 or better. We have a surprise for them.

 

Science MSA is coming up for 8^th Graders. 4/23 and 4/25, 4/29 and 4/30. Will be 100% online this year. Some will take at Marriotts Ridge. Walking permission slips being used for all students for all 4 days in case there are any glitches.

 

Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 5^th for parent volunteers. 11am-1pm. There will be music and door prizes. RSVP by 4/25.

 

7^th Grade:  Gail Marquette reported. The students are working on a big social studies project on regions and cultures. Zoo Crew activity is coming up at the Baltimore Zoo. Students helped named the new baby elephant. There is a service learning experience on 5/8 and 5/9 at the Howard County Conservancy. We still need chaperones. The end of year party will be on 6/4. We will need parent volunteers. The students will be bussed to the park. We will have a D.J.

 

8^th Grade: Art Lyons reported. Honor Roll recognition is tomorrow. Science MSA will occur this week and next. Trip to Medieval Times in planning – possible date of 5/13. Our boat trip will be on 6/2. Visitation to the High School is on 6/4. Pizza party is 6/5 and Dance on 6/6.

            Magazine Drive – Donna Augustino and Linda Rafferty met with QSP and a new magazine company – Great American. We will be switching to Great American next school year. The biggest difference is in the prizes – event based programs to motivate the students.

Spirit Wear –  On sale new. Order forms due back 5/2.

          6^th Grade – Suki Nam reported. They have had a couple of activities. Have about $850 left to spend for end of year.

            7^th Grade – Cathy Terrill reported. 1 more activity is planned. Haven’t had the greatest turnout. Will give leftover funds to 7^th grade for end of year activities.

            8^th Grade – No report.

Lorraine Miano-Fike reported. We have a stash of school supplies we are taking to the June County PTA Meeting to contribute to the Prepare for Success campaign. We will send out an email stating that we can take more donations from students at the next Spirit Team Meeting.        

 

There was no old business to discuss.

 

Drama club is asking for the PTA to sponsor purchasing a spotlight and 2^nd tier curtain. It was determined that we cannot support this request this year as drama participants were not charged an activity fee for drama club this year and income from the production did not cover expenses incurred.