Monday, April 21, 2014

April meeting Minutes and News

April Meeting Minutes

The meeting was called to order at 6:44pm by President Terry Genners.

In attendance was Dawn Knoebel, Sherry Humphrey, Roxanne Zuber, Jill Swank, Julie Petro, Karen Cecco, Judy Lynn Weaver, Bob Eick, Cindy Baylor, Kim Levan, Tia Brown, Lynn Madden, Angela Charnosky, Darla Fausey, Alicia Britton, Michelle Conway, Mr. Fetterman, Amy Snyder, Terry Genners and Linda Hoy.

Sue Griscavage was not in attendance and there was nothing to report from the Vice President.

Linda Hoy gave the Treasures report.  The general account balance stands at 9,207.21.
4th grade: $2,143.05
3rd grade: $2,530.92
2nd grade: $552.75
1st grade: $2,252.89
Kindergarten: $1,727.21

The estimate profit from Gertrude Hawk is $10,460.50.  Terry mentioned that Schwans isn’t doing well but we still have a couple weeks left.

The Treasures report was approved by Lynn Madden and a second by Michelle Conway.

Amy Snyder gave Secretary’s report which was reviewing of pervious month meeting minutes.  March meeting were approved by Angela Charnosky and second by Bob Eick. 

Discussion of the skating party was next.  All feedback was positive but if done again more organization on the snacks.  Everyone thought it was a great event.

Principals Report.  He thanked everyone for their help and for the extra members tonight.  June 4th Knoebels, rain date 5th.  Last day of school is June 6th as of now but extra maybe added from Monday’s day off.  He also mentioned everyone is excited for the playground. 

Linda said Gertrude Hawk is coming Thursday.  We are looking for volunteers started at 10:30 on Thursday.

Terry mentioned that we could put ourselves on for Gertrude Hawk list for next year around Easter.

Terry said we need someone to take over Labels and Tyson.  Lisa Bernhard is taking over accelerated reading.

Sherry gave the breakdown for the playground.  $38,951.11 total, $6,793.21 expense, $32,177.95 profit, $31,854.00 cost of playground, $321.95 balance.
Half is paid so far.  It is tentatively to ship out the 9th.  There will be Penny collection and a Box top collection yet.  Excavation is tentatively to be the 18th.  Man power is needed on the 23rd from 4:00pm till dark and Sat at 8:00.  Sherry is thinking of having an ice cream social for the kids to bring in the new equipment.  There is still a problem with the paying of mulch.  She also mentioned about having a “thank you “a community night.  Bloom Bounce fundraiser raised $99 but $200 was donated.  The recent bake sale raised $157.

Tia Brown mentioned the art show is 10-3 on the 26th.

Kindergarten Registration 3/31-4/4 with a makeup day for the first Monday. 

Sunglass Day 4/10

Spring recess No School 4/18-4/21

PSSA Testing 4/1-4/4 3rd and 4th grades.

Report Cards go home 4/10

Spring Picture Day 4/11

Kindergarten field trip 4/25 to sports plex

Flip flop Friday 4/25

Book fair 4/23-4/29 and at community night

Family and Community Night 4/28 6:00-8:00 pm in gym
Secretary and President position is open for the upcoming school year anyone interested should contact an officer.

Chorus fest 25th we are hosting. 

Discussion of fundraising. Hartman hustle again with fall festival.  A Brewser’s night, Script cards and Gertrude Hawk candy bars. Linda mentioned Jerry tees; we are looking for more of a return.  Sherry mentioned a bingo and those could be very profitable.  Michelle mentioned raffle, Lynn mentioned about a breakfast.

Jill and Julie mentioned to maybe separate the times for the hustle and festival a little more because it seemed hectic this past year. 

Terry suggested everyone think about fundraising and we can discuss later.   Sherry mentioned the 5cent pound clothes drive.

Judy nominated Bob for President and second from Tia.

Lynn said about an OIP hoagies and pizza coupons.

Linda mention about putting the candy bars that we will have left over at the community night table to sell.

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm will and motion from Michelle Conway and a second from Lynn Madden.







































April News

April 1st-4th                  Kindergarten Registration
                                     PSSAs for 3rd-4th
April 2nd                       HART Meeting

April 9th                        Kindergarten Registration makeup
April 10th                      Sunglasses Day
                                    Report Cards
April 11th                      Spring Pictures
April 16th-17th                   Snow makeup day
April 18th-21st              Spring recess  No School
April 23rd-29th               Elementary Book Fair
April 25th                      Kindergarten Field Trip—Sports Plex
                                    Flip Flop Friday
                                    Elementary Chorus Fest
April 28th                      Family and Community Night  6-8pm
April 29th-30th              PSSA Science Testing 4th grade


It’s hard to believe we are almost at the end of the school year already!!  It has been a long winter and we are all anxious for some spring weather and our new playground equipment.  If you have time please stop in on Friday or Saturday to help with the build.  Contact Sherry Humphrey’s with any questions.

Our last HART meeting will be on May  7th  at 6:30pm in the Library and we hope to have a great turn out!!

As always, we would like to thank everyone for all the support you give HART!!!  We are grateful for it, as are the kids.  We are especially thankful for those of you who take time out of your busy schedules to at the monthly HART meetings!!

HART Secretary

Amy Snyder