RANGER SCHOOL PTO MEETING MINUTES
MAY 12, 2008
ATTENDEES: Sherry Kourtesis, Sherri Feld, Kim Johanning, Jen Gallant, Lynn Nicholas, Kim Carlisle, Cheryl Simmons, Amy Brigham, Leigh Lattuca, Jodi Van Sprang, Jonette Lopes
REVIEW OF CURRENT TREASURER REPORT
Finances look good. Expectation is that the PTO will spend approximately $3,500 on end-of the-year activities.
PARENT WORKSHOP UPDATE
Program was successful. High attendance by educators, and particularly those needing Professional Development Credits. Black Goose Café again kindly donated a portion of the refreshments.
LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE UPDATE
Update TBD. Possible need for watering brigade volunteers.
FOURTH GRADE FAREWELL UPDATE
Planning committee meeting scheduled for May 13 to finalize details of the farewell celebration. A member of the committee reported that the departing class will be dedicating an engraved stone sign to the school.
SPRING SOCIAL UPDATE
Approximately 75 people attended. Profit of $1,363.96. Silent auction items without specific monetary value were the most profitable and well received. If the event is held again next year, a possible change of venue (Sakonnet Bay Manor – no room charge) and other options for bar service will be explored.
CANDY SALE SPRING FUNDRAISER UPDATE
Anticipated profit of: $2,988.00. Monies still being collected. Student who sold the most (4 boxes of candy) will be rewarded with a $10.00 gift certificate to the book fair.
3rd and 4th GRADE ADVENTURE GAMES UPDATE
Approximately 20-25 children attended. Also good parent participation at this event. Discussed having the event in the winter next year to increase attendance by avoiding baseball season conflicts.
MAY FUN NIGHT UPDATE
May 16th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Safari themed crafts, tattoos, small games, polaroid photos, childrens prize raffle and snack. Help needed. Community Service available. Approximately 75 kids signed up.
BYGO “FREE” BOOK FAIR UPDATE
Open during school Wed and Thursday and during the fun night Friday evening. Kim Carlisle coordinating.
TEACHER APPRECIATION UPDATE
Cake provided by Gerry was beautiful and well received. Ranger teachers and staff were also provided breakfast from Coastal Roasters and the Black Goose Café on Monday and lunch from Marzilli’s Bakery and Grinder Shop on Friday. Thanks to all who helped coordinate these edible events.
TEACHER WISH LISTS / SPECIAL REQUEST
Kindergarten request for funds in the amount of $300.00 approved for year end celebration ceremony.
FIELD DAY
Thursday, June 5th- rain date June 6th. No one volunteed to coordinate field day pizza lunch. Sherry K. will investigate the possibility of providing each student with a hot lunch from Chartwells with choices being hot dog or hamburger. The PTO may also provide freeze pops, frozen lemonade and/or watermelon for all the students. Parent volunteers will be needed to assist with running the games. A sign-up flyer will be sent home with students.
SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS
The group voted to change to Captivation Photography for the 2008/2009 school year. Thanks to all those who provided their vote via email or at the meeting.
MISCELLANEOUS
• Retirement gift for Ms. Raposa – Kim Carlisle to pick up.
• Sherry K to check in with Miss Davis re: 3rd & 4th grade Talent Show to see if she needs any support from the PTO.
• Discussion of interactive musical entertainer to perform for Grade 3 since no field trip planned. Cost approximately $600.00. Sherry K. to follow up with the teachers and Mr. Gastall for approval. Addendum: request for musical entertainer withdrawn due to PTO informed that 3rd grade will be going on field trip to the Newport Mansions on June 10th.
• Discussion of a concession stand at the Tiverton Farmer’s Market to be run by the PTO on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm starting 7/5 through 9/27. Other PTO's were also invited to participate on a rotating schedule. All profits generated at the concession stand would benefit the PTO running it.
Awaiting more info from coordinator of Farmer’s Market.
ELECTION OF 2008-2009 PRESIDENT
Kim Carlisle
FINAL MEETING – WEDNESDAY, May 28th at 6:30 pm
AGENDA:
1. WAYS TO SPEND EXTRA FUNDS BEFORE YEAR END
Anyone with ideas, suggestions or requests should submit them to the PTO by May 26th in order that they may be discussed at this meeting.
Approved ideas currently in progress:
• Ice Cream Social for all students on June 12th rather than the last day of school in order to include 4th graders. Possible options ice cream truck coming to school or the PTO to purchase frozen novelties.
• Provide 15 classroom teachers (plus Music, Art and one Physical Education class) a $100.00 check to purchase classroom supplies over the summer.
• Mr. Gastall has been asked to provide the PTO with a list of school improvement items which could be purchased that would benefit the school, students and/or staff.