December PTC Meeting Minutes

Thursday, December 12, 2013 6:00pm-7:00pm

The meeting was called to order by Mary Hanson.

INTRODUCTIONS:  Everyone introduced themselves and shared what grades their children are in.

In Attendance: Gary Etchemendy, Amy Sargent, Connie Dewey, Mike Dougherty, Dan Mahoney, Lora Dougherty, Ruby McClorey, Hurt Haas, Michelle Lewis, Chelsea Davis, Mary Hanson, Priscilla Tilgner, Michelle Russell, Jody Blackman, and Liz Tardif.

PRINCIPAL REPORT:

• Principal Etchemendy reported out Reading at Home (RAH) is underway and students who reach their reading targets respective to their grade will be given prizes. 
• Book Fair earned enough to supplement the Library $1,000 and Library also given $500 additional funds from another school. 
• The library will be getting rid of old worn books and replacing them with more up-to-date books.  Donations of books in good condition will be accepted. 
• Update on Computer Updates.  The district will be updating Englewood's computers in the lab and then a trickle down of swapping out older computers throughout the school will happen from the computers from the lab. 
• Book Study Math Fluency has been completed and parents may see more homework over the winter break. 
• Artist in Residence for Ceramics has been contacted and classes will take place coming up in the new year.

TREASURY/JODI BLACKMAN:  Financial actuals and projections were given out for review.   

 CURRENT BUSINESS:

• Mary Hanson motioned that Amy Sargent be the Co-Volunteer Coordinator and everyone was in favor.  
• Family  Literacy program has been set up to take place in the last 2 weeks of January.  Typical lessons will last about 60-90 minutes.  Maximum of 40 attendees and cost is $1 per session fee to sign up.  Mary suggested a waiting list for next time if the class maxes out and participants do not make it this time around. 
• McTeacher night will be February 4^th. 
• AC Gilberts house will come to Englewood  the last 2 weeks and February it will be some Science based activities for groups of up to 100 participants. 

NEW BUSINESS:

• Family Fun night will be Friday, April 4^th,  5-8pm. 
• Spring Scholastic Book Fair will be before and after school May 5-9 and will include a parent’s lunch this time that will take place on May 5^th. 
• Chuck-E-Cheese event has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 4^th after school til close.
• Grade 5 graduation was discussed.  Historically, it is the grade 5 parents who come up with Theme etc but the grade 4 parents then do the volunteering and work so that the parents of graduates may enjoy the time with their 5^th graders.

No School Days

• Friday, December 20^th
• Winter Break December 23^rd – January 3^rd
• Monday, January 20^th, 2014
• Monday, January 27^th 2014

Next Parent Club Meeting is Thursday February 13^th,  6:00pm-7:00pm