Thursday, March 20, 2014

March Minutes and News

March Meeting Minutes

The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm by President Terry Genners.

In attendance were Vanessa Stine, Kim Levan, Lynn Madden, Angela Charlock, Judy Lynn Weaver, Karen Cecco, Sherry Humphrey, Dawn Knoebel, Tia Brown, Cindy Baylor, Amy Snyder, Linda Hoy, Sue Griscavage, Terry Genners and Mr. Fetterman.

Sue started with Vice President Report.  She mentioned that teacher appreciation is coming up.  She was going to ask for teachers input as to what they might like.  Last year we served lunch, treats and had raffles.  Tia says they love everything.  Sue also asked for help with the teacher treat this month.  Amy Snyder said she would help. She also mentioned that SMART is looking for officers for next year.

Next was treasures report.  There was no activity.
First motion Lynn Madden and a second from Judy Lynn Weaver.

Terry mentioned that we should all start to think about next year’s fundraiser.

Secretary’s report from Amy was next.  Review of previous meeting minutes.  First motion from Angela Charnosky and second by Vanessa Stine.

Terry mentioned doing a bus trip for a fundraiser for next year. 

Sue mentioned that the elementary book fair is coming up and Mrs. Burrell is taking care of it.

Mr. Fetterman asked about community night and how we could make it a great night for parents and said he had some ideas he was exploring.  Also he mentioned an event “boo-hoo” breakfast for moms dropping kindergarteners off for the first day of school.  Most in attendance thought that was a great idea.

Sherry asked Mr. Fetterman about the grading system.  98-100:4, 85-97:3.  Sue mentioned that middle school grading is different and they do more %.
Also there was discussion on the new math program and the issue some are having.  John said they are getting a new practice system on the computers to help the students, Big Brainz. 

Accelerated reading will be taken over by Lisa Bernhart next year. Box tops check should be coming in April and it was a huge success this year.  Sherry  said the Brewser’s Night raided $210, she also said Mr. Hauer offered to donate something for the committee such as food which would be great during building the playground.  The bake sale brought in $136.25 and was a great success.  Sherry mentioned Bloomin Bounce approached her to have an event there.  It would be a Tuesday or Thursday.   John mentioned about the mud in the playground and making it more handicap accessible. 

Tia said the Art show is April 26th.  Which is also one of the tentative days for the Playground setup.

2. Dr. Seuss celebration Read Across America 3/1-3/6

3. Green day 3/17

4. Kindergarten Registration 3/31-4/1

5. Gym Show 6:30-3/18 1st grade and 3/20 4th grade
            At the elementary school

6. Skating Party 3/8 from 4:15 to 6:15 K-2 Sunset Rink

7. Skating Party 3/9 from 4:30 to 6:30 3-4 Sunset Rink

8. Spring Fundraiser updates
            Schwans and Gertrude hawk are out.
            Sherry also mentioned that a Brewser’s night would be a great event for the school possible on a Sunday when we have a Monday off.
            Sue mentioned doing one in the Fall and Spring.

9. Field Trip Updates
            1st- Hershey
            3rd Whitaker center or Ashland coal mine.
            Dates to come.
            Knoebels is still on as long as the fundraisers do well , date to come.

10. Officer Elections
            Community night 28th, possibly going to move.  Officer elections will be held then.

Our next meeting will be held April 2nd at 6:30pm in the Library. 

Meeting was adjourned at 7:20pm with a motion from Lynn Madden and a second from Angela Charnosky.










HART NEWS  MARCH

March 3---Red, white and blue day
March 4th-----Twin Day
March 5th-----Grinchy Green Day
March 6th-----Work out with a good book day
March 6th------HART Meeting
March 7th----Read ---io Active Day
March 8th----Skating Party
March 9th----Skating Party
March 17th-----Green Day
March 18th-  1st Grade Gym Show
March 20th ----4th Grade Gym show
March 21st—April 4th----Kindergarten Registration





There are 2 officer positions open for next school year.  President and Secretary positions are open, if you know anyone interested please see one of the HART officers.  Voting will take place at the Community Night.

Thank you to everyone for their box top submissions.  It has been a huge success this year. 

Thank you to everyone for there help with “Pennies for our Playground”  they have reached their goal and playground equipment will be ordered soon.  We still needs lots of volunteers to help with the set up of the playground.  Anyone interested in helping please contact Sherry Humphrey, sherryhumphrey04@gmail.com.

Thank you to everyone that attends our monthly meetings.  The school year is flying by and we only have a couple more meetings left, so please join us!!!!


HART Secretary

Amy Snyder