Call to order:
Meeting called to order by Bridget Frament at 6:35pm.
Prayer:
Mrs Rushkoski began with thanks for attendance and prayer. The prayer was “Prayer for a Lenten Spirit.
Principal’s Report:
DISTRICTS with NO BUSSING Mrs. Rushkoski Continued with an announcement of “NO Bussing” days of various school districts because of area school’s Superintendant’s Days. There will be No Bussing on these dates for the following school districts: 3/13 Mechanicville, 3/15 Waterford, 3/17 Hoosic Valley, 3/24 Shen and Troy. Parents need to check with their school districts and make arrangements for transportation.
NO SCHOOL—Monday, March 20, for a Staff Development day; Our Superintendant’s Conference.
NYS Testing (3/28-3/20 and 5/2-5/4) 3rd, 5th and 7th grades will have their NYS Testing. Appointments cause problems, so please keep that in mind when scheduling, reschedule appointments (dr.s, Dentist etc) if possible.
LEARNING FAIR April 6, 2017 Info should be coming home with teachers soon.
SPRING CONCERT will be held on May 4, at NYSTI.
BEACON OF HOPE GALA: 22 schools are supported and the Ball is held on 5/25 at the Albany City Center on Eagle Str. You can still purchase tickets. The Community Spirit Award will be going to Bridget Frament. Congrats Bridget!
*about winter clothing. All younger grades have to be adequately dressed because when they go out (temps above 20 degrees) they cannot keep themselves out of the snow. Adequate winter attire is snow pants (which can be left in the classroom for winter), gloves, hats and winter jackets. Middle schoolers have a bit more freedom.
Secretary’s Report:
PTO By-Laws Article One was read by Secretary Amanda. There were no correspondence or Thank You’s to report
Treasurer’s Report:
Kristin Z. the Treasurer was not in attendance, but gave a report to the PTO to read of Profit and Loss from February 20-March 9 for the meeting as follows:
Income
Lunch Income 6,187.75
Uniform Swap 81.00
Wicket Smart 152.00
Yearbook 75.00
Total Income 6,495.75
Gross Profit 6,495.75
Expense
Catholic School’s Week Buddy Breakfast 89.30
Lunch Expenses 1,100.11
Monthly Assessment 3,400.00
Total Expense 4,589.41
Net Income 1,906.34
BALANCE $8,563.98
Motion to accept Helen
Seconded Carrie
Candy Sale- set for a March timeframe. Jamie R. is chairing. We will be selling World’s Finest Chocolates. Take a box sell it return $60 we get 50%. Easy fundraiser if you can sell more take more boxes. It hasn’t been decided if there will be a prize for the highest seller or a Highest sales in classroom.
Scholastic Book Fair. Victoria D. and Jen G. are Co-Chairing. It is the Same night as the Learning Fair on April 6. Volunteers are needed. Easy to setup. Melissa F. will contact some parents. Helen offered to help at the meeting.
Tai Kwon Do is hosted by Pai’s Tai Kwon Do. 5 Thursdays March 16th, 23rd, 30th, April 6th and 13th after school from 3pm-4pm. It is for Grades K-4th and is $25 per student. All proceeds go back to the school. Any aftercare students will be brought back from the Hall to the school by an adult.
Kristy asked: Can there be a family discount? Jen answered: probably yes.
Melissa stated: There is an issue with repeated scheduling conflicts. Kristy answered: There is a new person at the rectory to contact for scheduling something in the Hall. Mrs. R informed the group: That anything that needs to be schedule must be coordinated through the rectory because the Hall/gym is the Church’s builing.
Guptill’s Fundraiser is set for Saturday March 25, 2017 from 6:30pm-10:30pm and it includes Secrets. Skates can be rented for $5 or you can bring your own. Vouchers will need to be purchased through the school to get in for the $5. You cannot get this deal at Guptills you must contact Jen. We keep the entire amount as a fundraiser with no limits on vouchers. Guptill’s only does this fundraiser for Schools that have had a good reputation in the past...let’s keep that in mind when we enjoy the night.
Mother Son Event Irene is chairing Kristy is a co-chair TBD
Flower Sale West Shaker Shed Fundraiser is a voucher based fundraisers but a we will be selling flowers near Mother’s Day (date picked 5/13, but other dates may also work like Thursday 5/11) .Vouchers are purchased and then the vouchers can be brought to the flower shed to purchase flowers. Our sale at the school will be Cash and Carry.This gives a choice to the purchaser. We receive 50% from the sales.
The shed is located near CBA in Colonie
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon is1:30 on May 5th which is May Crowning, followed by Noon dismissal. Kristy J. is the Chair and will setup the day before. Volunteers are needed for setup, and clean up after the luncheon.
PTO Blog. Links can be sent to Carrie Devine. Please visit our blog for monthly meeting minutes and other PTO info. Including our PTO Bylaws @ sms12188pto.blogspot.com
Nominations for PTO Officers 2017-2018 under Article iV Part b was read by Bridget. March and April Meetings are for nominations. Floor nominations may be presented on the night of the vote. The nominating committee are Helen C. and Carrie D. who were both in attendance. Nomination forms will be available online. You can send them in to 6th Grade C/O Grace or Caroline.
Free Fundraisers, Please keep sending in Box Tops and Campbell’s Soup labels. When you shop on Amazon go to smile.amazon.com and choose Waterford Catholic Central School for St. Mary’s to get a portion of your purchase.
Winners:
Mr. Murphy won the Banner. He will receive a $25.00 Voucher from the PTO for classroom supplies/activities.
Door Prizes: Mary Kay won by Kristin and Easter Basket was won by Kristy J.
Questions/Suggestions:
Is there a Dress Down Day on St. Patrick’s? YES.
Meeting Adjourned:
Adjourned by Bridget at 7:17pm Motion to Accept by Amy and Seconded by Jen
Next Meeting will be Tuesday April 4, 2017 at 6:30pm
