Wednesday, February 13, 2013

February HART News and Minutes


HART February News


February 1st-----------------Act 80 Day -----No School for students
February 6th-----------------Jersey Day -4
February 6th-----------------HART Meeting at 6:30pm in Library
February 8th-----------------Make Up Day-----School in session
February 14th---------------Red Day K-4
February 15th -------------- Act 80 Day------ No School for students
February 18th---------------Act 80 Day (President’s Day) ------No School for students
February 22nd---------------HART Winter Carnival 6-8pm
February 25th----------------Title I Parent Meeting 10-11am (Rm 115) or 6-7pm (LGA)

 We will be having a Winter Carnival on February 22nd from 6-8 pm in the Elementary School.  Watch for more information to come home soon.  Also remember to fill up the Box Top form to bring along to the Carnival!!!  This is sure to be fun for the whole family!!!

Please continue to send in Box Tops and Campbell’s Labels.  Remember to mark with student’s teacher name so the class gets credit for them.  Than you for taking the time to do this!!!

Remember no school for students on February 15th and February 18th.

Thank you to all that volunteer to HART and school.  All your time and efforts is greatly appreciated. 

Thank you to those that attend our monthly HART meetings--- your help and input are so vital to keep HART going strong!!! 

If you never attended a meeting come on out to our next meeting on March 6th at 6:30pm in the Library!!  We look forward to seeing you!!! 

Amy Snyder
HART Secretary


February HART Meeting Minutes

The meeting was called to order at 6:37pm by President Terry Genners.

In attendance were Suzanne Kuijpers, Dawn Knoebel, Kim Levan, Judy Lynn Weaver, Karen Cecco, Roxanne Zuber, Sherry Humphrey, Loni Burkland, Karen Wojtowicz, Terry Genners, Sue Griscavage and Joe Shirvinski.

Vice Presidents report.  Sue discussed that SMART is looking for people to take officer positions.  Please contact Laurie Morris if interested or have questions.

Also AYSO is looking for volunteers to help them.  If interested please contact Janae Simean.

Next onto Treasure’s report.  Linda was not in attendance so Terry went over the Treasures report.  Ending balance $9424.67.  The class funds are as follows:
Kindergarten:    $100
1st Grade:         $844.16
2nd Grade:        $1315.49
3rd Grade:         $2843.68
4th Grade:         $2164.68
The Treasure’s report was approved with a motion by Loni Burkland and a second from Dawn Knoebel.

Secretary’s report.  Amy was not in attendance.  January’s minutes were reviewed.  They were approved with a motion from Sherry Humphrey and a 2nd from Roxanne Zuber.

Next Mr. Shirvinski went over the Principal’s report.  Mr. Caputo began as Superintendent.  He will come to march HART meeting to meet everyone and introduce himself.

Mr. Shirvinski is looking for volunteers to help with PSSA testing: he wants to do snack for students.  Maybe volunteers could pick up snacks at SAM’s club, etc. and bag them to give to students on testing days.  The week of April 8th is possible for PSSA’s.  Let Mr. Shirvinski know if you are interested.  This would take place of breakfast on test days.

Grades 3rd and 4th February 12th will be testing for “writing” (pilot program).  This testing will not count.

March 8th is School make up day

March 11th---No School (Act 80)

As of right now school will be in session until June 7th.

Kindergarten Registration is set for March 18-22.  Make up date April 2nd.  Please register even if you are not sure you are sending them because it is much easier than waiting until the last minute.  Must be 5 years old by September 1, 2013.

New business.  Karen Wojtowicz gave an update on the upcoming Winter Carnival.  This is set for February 22nd from 6:00pm -8:00pm.  Mrs. Brown is planning a craft.  There will be 2 bounce houses, line dancing; Mr. Shirvinski will be doing BINGO.  Also will do Box Top sheet for the event.  Snacks will be snow cones, cereal bars (left from Harvest festival). Chips and pretzels. 

 Used Book Sale.  Please drop off gently used kid or adult books off at school by Tuesday February 12, 2013

Sue discussed that Laurie Morris from SMART has “SCA” merchandise (tee shirts, socks, backpacks, etc) She would like to sell it all to HART for $3034.00 but may settle for $2500.  HART discussed this; Sue will ask Laurie if we can buy a few things but not all.  Will suggest she can sell the stuff at HART events. 

Looking for volunteers for Winter Carnival- approximately 20 people.  If interested please contact Karen Wojtowicz.

School Board Meeting are on the 11th and the 18th at &:30pm,
February 8th ---Make up day—school in session
Red day will be on February 14th (kindergarten threw 4th)
Act 80 day No classes February 15th and 18th

Fit for funds set for May 1st.  Students that raise $20 and will get a tee shirt; will get shirt after event.  Students will wear ROAR tee shirts for the walk.

February 23 will be the1st ever Title One Parent Meeting.  10:00-11:00am room 115 or 6:00-7:00pm in Large Group Area.

May 31st is Relay Recess.  Lauren Day is chairperson.  Kids will participate in Relay during school hours.

Sherry Humphrey updated everyone with the progress from Pennies for our Playground.  $359 raised this month on pennies.  $1000.00 raised from Pajama Day from Box Tops, money from wearing pj’s etc. They are also still receiving some donations from businesses.  Tickets for sale for Raffle of Henry Hynoski signed jersey and football.  Tickets are $5.  Already raised $300.00.  Drawing will be held on March 10th

March 10th will also be “Brewser’s Night” again.

Mr. Shirvinski and Sherry met with Play world recently.  Our playground area is great for their equipment.  They gave her brochures to start selecting equipment.  Tim George will be talking to representatives from Play world: liability with removal of old play ground equipment.

Bake Sale on February 19th in the High School, you can donate baked goods.  Let Sherry know if you want to bake something.  There was discussion about how to pay for postal expenses for “pennies for our Playground”

Next meeting is March 6th at 6:30pm

Meeting adjourned at 7:45 with a motion from Dawn Knoebel and a 2nd from Loni Burkland.