- Meeting called to order at 7:05 by Emily LeTourneau.
- Introductions: Those in attendance: Megan Emrick, Emily LeTourneau, Chris Castonguay, Tina Saunders, Allison Hill, Jennifer Oliver, Clay Krevolin, Angela Hewitt, Angie O’Brien, Pat Clark
- Secretary’s Report
- Reading & Approval of Minutes (from November 2014/ no December meeting) Motion to approve by Emily, seconded by Angela.
- Treasurer’s Report from Chris Castonguay.
- Review & Approval of Monthly Reports: Motion to approve by Megan, second by Angela.
- Future monetary requests: Fieldtrip monies to offset 8th grade trip to Boston, electric screen for SES auditorium
- Committee Reports
- Review of Committee List/ Need for volunteers: ALWAYS!!
- Communications
- Events/ Programs (upcoming)
- Winter Themed Party – Erin Grimes—to bring families together in the schools
- Movie Night (TBT)—Charlene Case--?
- March into Spring Party – or replacement?
- Book Fair (March)
- Teacher & Staff Appreciation (May)—Tina Saunders—lunch at both schools. In the past, parents donate desserts, PTO purchases food. Since we are now a PTO, we can ask for local business sponsors.
- Field Day at SES Friday, May 29th
- Other updates/ Questions
- Cultural Enrichment from Angela Hewitt: Brian Chevalier will be at SES for 3 days in February to write songs with students, ending with an actual recording of the songs (2/10-12). Author Kate Hanscom will be presenting to grades K-3 on 2/24. She has offered to present at no charge. Scott Discroll will present on Internet Saftey for middle school students on March 2nd. Diane Jennings will be presenting an iPad workshop for parents –open to all parents, not just MBA. The Ugly Duckling Bright Star Theatre will present to K-3 on March 23rd. Funding is now available to book Jane Sutcliffe (biographer) for April. “I’m Special, You’re Special” Kaleidoscope Children’s Theater will be on May 19th for grades K-5.
- Gayle DeBortoli Grant (Lisa Forest & Nancy Barrett): Information has been sent to all teachers
- Fundraising
- Spring – Fun Run/ Walk for kids This will occur during the school day. Students will be sponsored to walk the track. Tina Saunders and Allison Hill have offered to assist with this.
- Will track be available?
- Spirit Wear for 5th graders: t’shirts will be provided for end of year
- Other?
- General Discussion
- Next Meeting – Wednesday 2/11/15 at SES
- Questions/ Suggestions: Response to phone alerts has been extremely positive
- Positions for officers of the PTO will be posted for next year: President, Vice President, Cultural Enrichment… Other positions will most likely be open as well.
- Adjournment. Motion to adjourn at 8:05 by Megan Emrick, seconded by all.
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