Monday, March 18, 2013

March HART Minutes


March HART Meeting Minutes

The meeting was called to order at 6:38pm by President Terry Genners.

In attendance were Karen Cecco, Roxanne Zuber, Georgiann Noll, Tia Brown, Kim Levan, Jen Dunkelberger, Judy Lynn Weaver, Angela Charnosky, Lynn Madden., Vanessa Stine, Paul Caputo, Amy Snyder, Sue Griscavage, Terry Genners, Linda Hoy, and Joe Shirvinski

Vice Presidents report.  Sue discussed that 4th grade needs help with cutting bottles for science project.  Mr. Shirvinski explained that the bottles are used for an eco system project. 

Next onto Treasure’s report.  Ending balance $8738.67.  The class funds are as follows:
Kindergarten:    $100
1st Grade:         $844.16
2nd Grade:        $1315.49
3rd Grade:         $2543.00
4th Grade:         $2164.68
Mr. Shirvinski mentioned that a possible change to 1st grades field trip from Zoo America to something else.

The Treasure’s report was approved with a motion by Georgiann Noll and Jenn Dunkelberger.

Secretary’s report.  February’s minutes were reviewed.  They were approved with a motion from Karen Cecco and Lynn Madden.

This evening there was a guest speaker, Paul Caputo, the new school Superintendent. He started by giving a brief of his background. He expressed that he practices an open door policy and everyone should feel welcome to approach him if an issue arises. He also thanked everyone for attendance and support and wanted assure everyone that he puts education first. 

Principal’s report was next.  Mr. Shirvinski mentioned that kindergarten registration started taking appointments.  PSSA’s are April 9, 10 and 11th with the tests running in the morning and afternoon instead of the 8:30-11 as previous.  This year they are going to provide a snack and will need help coordinating. The snack will be given in the morning.  Some discussion of snacks possibly go gurts, pretzels or cheese stick.  The allegery list will be checked and an alternate will be provided if needed.  The budget is not to exceed $500. 
The testing is a lot for students.  Mr. Deeter will be doing PSSA Idol again. He takes popular songs and tweaks them.  The students really enjoy this.  And anything to get them excited about the testing.  Mr. Shirvinski also gives out pencil and there will also be a dance on Friday for students to enjoy.  Lynn made a suggestion of just one snack for kids, that way there is not to much waste. 

Old Business.  Sue discussed about winter carnival since Karen wasn’t in attendance.  That it was a great turnout and that parents were a huge help.  Thank you to Mrs. Bower and John for there help.  Sue asked if everyone felt that there was enough to do, everyone agreed, yes.   Mr. Shirvinski mentioned that if anyone had suggestions to get 3rd and 4th graders to come their input is welcome.   Jenn mentioned that in her case scheduling was an issue with sports.  Also mentioned was the forecast was calling for bad weather.  250 was the attendance 100 more than last year.   Sue thanked everyone for their help. 

Kerry Morgan was here for read Across America Day.  She has 2 children in the school.  The kids loved it, it was one of the best ones we have ever had.  The presentation of the book was very active for the kids.  Some kids have asked for more books, so we are still taking orders.  All teachers and the library got a copy of the book.  Sue mentioned that Kerry really wanted to bring the book to life!

Accelerated reading.  For this if they meet there goal, 10,000 points, Mr. Shirvinski is going to dress up as a gorilla.  Vanessa Stine asked for a brief description of the program.  Starting at level I the students can read, take a test and earn points.  It’s an incentive program for students.  When students earn so many points they get a reward and it runs each quarter.  25 points is a cookie and milk party. 50 dippin dots, 75 food-pizza party, 100 Knoebels miniature golf/or bigger activity.  AR points are also located on child’s report card.  Thanks to Dauna for all she does!!!  Mr. Shirvinski said he will send something home about AR but please take the time to read it. 

Box tops.  A submission was recently set in.  Please keep sending them in!!!.
Pennies for our playground.  Sherry wasn’t in attendance so Sue gave a brief of recent activities.  $100 was raised from the bake sale.  $407.25 was raised from the book sale at the winter carnival. More adult books will be sold at in-service day for $1.  All payments are in for the bus trip and it’s full.  March 20th there will be a Rita sale at the high school.  At as this point the Henry tickets have brought in over $1000.  The ticket will be pulled at Brewser’s on Sunday.  Including the bus trio in April the committee is over $10,000.  $27,000+just for the playground equipment.  Mr. Caputo talked briefly about his experience with this issue.  Over $2000 was raised just from pennies.  They have also applied for grants.  Waiting to hear from Geisinger and State farm grants.

Student make-up Day 3/8

Green Day 3/15

Kindergarten registration 3/18-3/22

HS Musical presentation 3/15 (k-4)

School Board Meeting 3/11 and 3/18 at 7:30pm

Gym Show 6:30-7:30 Gym 1st and 4th grades
Act 80 Day No classes/ Teacher in services 3/11

Spring Fundraiser.  Linda mentions we need to pick a date.  $11,000 was raised last year. Each class gets 15 minutes around the track. 50% of money raised goes to class funds.  The other to HART for other events.  Tee Shirts will be given out after event this year.  Tia will have them drawn in Art and will be voted on at the May 8th meeting.  We paid 10% last year, 10 % this year and next year will be all profit.  Prizes go to top person in each grade and top class in each grade.  There were also raffles, passes, tickets, 31 gifts etc.  All were donations.  We will be asking for volunteers at the next meeting.  Early April will be the kick off (3, 4 or 5).  There will also be a billboard for keeping track of each classes money raised. 

Terry mentioned that Linda and Sues terms are up and 2 openings on the board will need to be filled.  Election will be April 29th.  Treasure and Vice President seats will be open if anyone is interested. 

Georgiann Noll brought up a pasta fundraiser. 

Meeting was adjourned at 7:36pm with a motion from Jenn Dunkelberger and 2nd by Georgiann Noll.


                                                   March HART News

March 4th                                 Read Across America Day—Author Kerry Morgan
March 6th                                 HART Meeting
March 11th                               Act 80 Day-----No school for students
March 15th                               Green Day k-4
March 15th                               H S Musical Presentation
March 18th-22nd                       Kindergarten Registration
March 19th                               Gym Show (1st &4th Grade EC gym 6:30-7:30pm)
March 27th-April 1st                 NO SCHOOL Easter Break
           

Anyone interested in volunteering in a HART event, please feel free to contact one of the officers.  We are always grateful for any help we receive and so are the kids!!!

A special thank you to Kerry Morgan and the wonderful presentation for Read Across America Day.  If you didn’t order a book and would like to please contact the office. 

Please join us for our next HART Meeting which will be held on April 3rd at 6:30pm in the elementary library!!!! We hope to see you then!!

Amy Snyder, HART Secretary