President, Karen Wojtowicz, brought the meeting to order at 6:55 p.m.. Those in attendance shared recipes and conversation, in addition to cookies and hot drinks, prior to the meeting.
In attendance were: Officers-President Karen Wojtowicz, Treasurer Linda Hoy, Vice President Cindy Hricenak, Secretary Suzanne Kuijpers, Advisor Mr. Shirvinski and Teacher Rep. Bob Horne. Parents: Michelle Conway, Georgiann Noll, Roxanne Zuber, Vanessa Stine, Tom Levan, Marsylvia Weaver, Cheryl Roadarmel, Heidi Andreatti, Jen Dunkelberger, Renea Leiby.
Karen Wojtowicz reminded those in attendance that Cindy Hricenak will be taking over the position of President as of January 2011 when she steps down. It was a unanimous decision to nominate Heidi Andreatti for the Vice President position. She accepted and will assume the position as of January 2011.
Linda Hoy gave the Treasurer's report. The ending balance currently is $16,049.58. This reflects the profit from the Yankee Candle Fundraiser. The class funds are as follows:
Kindergarten:$100.00
1st Grade: $1,639.05
2nd Grade: $1,366.74
3rd Grade: $1,501.71
4th Grade: $2,069.85
The Treasurer's Report was approved with a motion from Heidi Andreatti and a second from Michelle Conway.
Suzanne Kuijpers gave the Secretary's Report which consisted of a review of the November Minutes. The minutes were approved by a motion from Marsylvia Weaver and a second from Georgiann Noll.
Mr. Shirvinski gave the Principal's Report. He reminded everyone about Pajama Day which was on December 9th. The students may bring slippers but should wear shoes. He asked for volunteers to distribute cookies and milk. Volunteers would be needed from 8:30-11:00.
He also spoke of R.I.F. Day which was on Dec.10 and was organized by Renelle Wetzel.
March 2 is Read Across America Day and Mr. Shirvinski has organized an assembly which will feature Kathy M. Miller who is an author of a children's book Chippy Chipmunk. March 3 will be the next R.I.F. Day in which all students K-4 receive a free book.
On November 16th, The Box of Light Assembly took place , which was done by Rand Whipple.The assembly was a big hit with the children.
Mr. Shirvinski talked about assemblies that will take place in Feb. 2011. Kindergarten will have one based on Aesop's Fables. 3rd Grade will have one based on Fractured Stories. 4th Grade will have an assembly with the theme of Electricity.
Report cards were distributed on Nov. 17 and are now computer generated.
Mr. Shirvinski also discussed another policy meeting at the high school which will take place on Jan.10 regarding requirements of chaperones and volunteers coming into contact with students. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. and will be attended by Mr. Shirvinski and Suzanne Kuijpers. Jen Dunkelberger passed along some information about securing a system that would require people entering the school building to swipe their driver's license. This would not include checking a person for child abuse charges.
April 8,2011 will be Reading Night with a theme of " Camp Out For Reading ". This event is going to include snacks , activities and games based on fun with reading. H.S. students may be available to act out a story. We will be planning this event after the holidays and will be looking for volunteers for a committee. Dane'e Ryter McCoog will be assisting with this event.
Karen Wojtowicz discussed both old and new business. She reported to everyone that the Muffins With Mom event was well attended and was a great success.Thank you to Georgiann Noll and Roxanne Zuber for chairing this event. A donation was made to the Children's Miracle Network in the amount of $347.40 which was collected at the event.
It was discussed that the anticipated delivery of Yankee Candles will be the week of Dec. 13 and that the profit from that fundraiser was $14,477.64.
The Fall Book Fair was a success and a thank you goes out to Dane'e Ryter McCoog for chairing that event. A huge thank you to all of the volunteers who helped with all these events because they could not take place without you!!!!!!!
The new business consisted of a reminder that the Holiday Gift Cards deadline was Dec. 3 and the delivery would be Dec.17. They went home with the kids unless otherwise specified.
Feb.26th will be our Donuts With Dad event-Amy Snyder assisting with this . More info will be coming at future meetings.
Teacher Appreciation will be in May 2011 and will be organized by Cindy Hricenak with assistance from Suzanne Kuijpers.
R.O.A.R. tee shirts were given to Kindergarten students and Mr. Shirvinski has additional shirts which can be purchased for $7.00.
Mr. Shirvinski requested a check for $372.50 to Mobile Ed. for the Sky Dome Assembly. This was approved with a motion by Roxanne Zuber and a second from Vanessa Stine.
Everyone was reminded that the H.A.R.T. meetings will be returning to Tuesdays as of Jan.2011. Thank you to everyone who came out to our Cookie Exchange December Meeting! We hope to see you all at our next meeting which will be January 4, 2011!
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 with a motion by Karen Wojtowicz and was approved by Georgiann Noll and a second from Michelle Conway.
