Nov 2015 PTO Meeting Minutes

Rib Mountain PTO

November 2015 General Meeting Minutes

Date, Time, and Location:  Monday, October 2nd, 2015 at 6:00pm in the school library

Attendees:  Becki Blaubach, Tamara Sillars, Jill Brillheart, Denise Lang, Tammy Steckbauer, Ann Nygaard, Karen Clark, Emily Gaffney, Jason Lang, Tracy Gorzek

Principal Report: given by Tammy Steckbauer

·         Great football season, had approximately 30 kids participate

·         Had a successful volleyball season

·         Parent Teacher Conferences – Nov 5 & 9, online signups went well

·         Family Fun Night – had approximately 50 attendees for the Literacy program

·         Stand For the Silent – 1^st meeting just held, approximately 30 students participating

·         Playground:  Assembly held last week for large donors; Phase 2 fundraising is nearly achieved as the Town of Rib Mtn made a large donation.  Will probably have another brick paver fundraising session in early spring.

·         Wed, Nov 4^th is early dismissal (11:30am)

·         Nov 13^th – report cards home

·         Dec 1^st – Winter Concert; practice at West will take place Nov 30^th in the morning

Teacher Report:  given by Ann Nygaard

·         On the fall break, teachers worked on the new reading curriculum & staff development goals

·         Ms. Torrens appreciated the Trunk or Treat

Officer Reports:

President: given by Becki Blaubach

·         No items

Vice President: given by Tamara Sillars

·         No items

Treasurer:  given by Jill Brillheart

·         Current balance:  $5800

·         Donation made to the Paige Bootz Memorial Fund ($25)

Other Business:

·         Coupon Booklets:  raised approximately $4000 with this fundraiser; t-shirts arriving soon.

·         Trunk or Treat:  approximately 100 kids attended; thank you to the trunk sponsors!  And thank you to Roxi for extra help.  Co-chairs receiving positive feedback from families.  Survey being conducted – please take to provide feedback for planning of future events:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DDQ6CFZ

·         Fall Bazaar:  Currently have 28 vendors; trying pre-orders of food orders.  Very limited space left in the gym, spaces in the hallway remaining.  Additional banners ordered.  Will be doing online signup for volunteer shifts and bake sale:  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f44afac22a1ff2-fall

·         Meeting Day & Time Discussion:  after a brief discussion, meetings will continue to be held on the first Monday of the month at 6:00pm.

·         Decade Dance:  Jason Lang is chairing the dance and is looking for a co-chair that can take over in future years.  A date is being worked on currently. 

·         Printer Cartridge Volunteer:  school is looking for a bit of help with recycling the printer cartridges, Karen C. suggested this is something Peer Leaders could help with.

·         Idea:  idea shared by Becki B. for a “mornings with mom/dad” where parents/guardians and students could come to school early to share donuts & coffee/OJ as a PTO community building event. 

Next meeting – Monday, December 7th at 6:00pm in the school library

Facebook:  facebook.com/RibMtnElementaryPTO

Minutes compiled by Denise Lang, Secretary