February 10,
2004
The
meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m.
President’s
Report: Ellen Skoly thanked Sue Ferruolo for the
baked goods and coffee she provided for the PTO meeting. She also thanked Mr. Houle, the Board of
Education Representative for Lake Street School, for attending the PTO
meeting. Mr. Houle informed us that we
can e-mail him at any time with any questions or concerns we may have. His e-mail address will be on the LSS
website for easy access.
November 2003 Minutes: Ellen made a motion to pass the January
minutes.
Ellen stated that Mrs. Marturano is
collecting Fuji film containers for an event she is organizing. There will be a can or box in the hallway to
drop the containers in.
Treasurer’s
Report: The budget report was presented.
Education
Committee: Julie Marcotte mentioned the article in the
Journal Inquirer regarding the LSS mural.
She also informed us that the Zoo Keepers assembly that was scheduled
for last Friday (2/6) will be held this Friday (2/13).
Playscape: Julie informed us that we received a package back from one of the
vendors. We should receive the other
package from the other vendor this week.
We should be on the agenda next month to present both packages to the
Town of Vernon Facilities Committee for their insight and approval.
Krispy
Kreme Fundraiser: This fundraiser is being held
on Saturday, February 14th.
McDonald’s
Night: This event is scheduled for March 24th. The teachers have signed up to work certain
times that evening. LSS will post the
teacher sign-ups so you can see when your teacher will be working the
event.
Lori Chapman purchased 250 balloons for the McDonald’s night. A motion was made and passed to take $96.00 out of the general fund to purchase the balloons. The remaining balloons will be used throughout the year for other LSS activities.
Cashback
for Schools: Lori Chapman informed us that LSS is in last
place. LSS is guaranteed $500.00 for
being in last place. The cash back
finale is being held on March 24th.
All receipts must be validated by March 21st. Reminder: Every time your hand in your receipts for purchases made on
Wednesday, LSS will receive double points.
Kidstown
Fair/Silent Auction: The first notice went out to
everyone explaining the event and outlining the activities that will take place
that day. The Committee is looking for
volunteers to help the day of the fair.
If you are interested in helping out the day of the fair, please
complete the sign up sheet that was attached to the notice and return it to
Lori Lawrynowicz. If you have any
questions, feel free to call her.
Yearbook: We are still in need of pictures for the yearbook. If you are at a LSS class event, please take
pictures and drop them off in the yearbook box in the school office.
Principal’s
Report: Mr. Casavant spoke to the superintendent
about after school programs. The
superintendent informed us that as long as it is a PTO sponsored activity it is
not a problem. You just have to fill out
a building use form, you have to start off with a small group of students and
it must be supervised at all times by an adult.
Darlene Murray informed us that
Paula Baran will be hosting a sign language class beginning in March for the
LSS students. The class will be held
every Friday for one hour after school for a five week session. There will be a sign up sheet for the
students and Paula will only take up to 15 students. The sign language class will be held in the teacher’s
lounge. Information about this will be
distributed to the students soon.
Mr. Casavant also informed us that
the CMT’s are in bad shape. They had to
send the tests back to the vendor to be re-scored. The CMT results should arrive some time in the Spring.
Mr. Casavant stated that an
organized group of teachers and parents are putting together a “No Child Left
Behind” requirement policy. This policy
will be distributed soon.
Mr. Casavant informed us that the
student council is doing a wonderful job in collecting donations for the K-9
vest. The school is well on its way to
purchasing this vest. Once the vest in
purchased, a presentation will be presented to the students for their efforts.
Pawprints: If you have any items to be put in the Pawprints newsletter, make
sure you e-mail the item to Wayne Woodtke at waynewoodtke@yahoo.com
by the 20th of each month.
It would be appreciated if you would also forward the item to Ellen and
Darlene.
General
Discussions/Suggested Changes For Next Year: If
anyone has any changes or ideas for the next school year regarding any PTO
activities, please pass them along to Ellen and Darlene. The PTO is still looking for someone to
volunteer to coordinate the fall fundraiser.
If you are interested, please let Ellen or Darlene know.
Other: A motion was made, voted on and passed to donate $250.00 to the
Amelia Family Fund. The mother and
father were students at LSS and their young daughter has been diagnosed with a
terminal illness. The daughter is out
of state (in the southwest) receiving treatment and the parents are in need of
assistance.
Escape
School: The Escape School video was shown.
The
meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.