Monday, January 13, 2014

January Minutes & News

January Meeting Minutes

The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by President Terry Genners.
In attendance were officers: Terry Genners, Linda Hoy, Sue Griscavage and Amy Snyder.
Parents were: Cindy Baylor, Kim Levan, Jen Dunkelberger, Vanessa Stine, Darla Fausey, Angela Charnosky, Lynn Madden, Sherry Humphrey, Roxanne Zuber, Michelle Conway, Bob Eick, Judy Lynn Weaver.

We had a guest from Keystone Advertising who gave some information on fundraising options he offers. 

Sue had nothing to report for Vice President.

Linda Hoy gave Treasures Report.  The general account balance stands at $9,207.21.
Class funds are as follows:
Kindergarten: $1727.60
1st grade: $2,252.89
2nd grade: $552.75
3rd grade: $2,530.92
4th grade: $2,143.05
The Treasures report was approves with a motion by Angela Charnosky and a second by Lynn Madden.  

Amy Snyder gave secretary’s report which consisted of review of December minutes.  Judy Lynn Weaver noticed that “Scentsy” was misspelled.  December minutes were approved by a motion from Sherry Humphrey and a 2nd by Lynn Madden.

There was nothing for a Principal’s report due to Mr. Fetterman was not in attendance. 

There will be a meet the principal night coming up and date will be sent home soon.

 Next was an update from Sherry Humphrey’s from Pennies for our playground.  There were coupons donated from McDonalds for the winning classes from the last dump of pennies. She has also received a donation for $750 from an alumni.  The bake sale from today earned $97.  There was a disbursement from Box Tops for $3200+ to go to pennies.  This month will be holding“Snow ball fight” information will be coming home.  February 9th will be a Brewser’s fundraiser.  There will be another pennies collection in the end of February.  April 5th will be a bus trip to Washington Dc for the cherry blossom festival.   She mentioned as of right now the committee is at $25,958. 

Blizzard Day is 1/9 wear white

No school/ Teacher in Service 1/20

Wacky Wednesday 1/22

Report cards are due home end of January beginning of February.

Michelle Conway mention that Tia had asked her to pass along some information that Mrs. Musser would need some volunteers for chorus festival in the end of April. 

Next Terry stated we need to discuss having a family fun night/carnival.   A suggestion of Movie night was brought up, an officer will need to talk to Mr. Deeter.  Several attendees brought up have a skating party.  Lynn Madden is going to collect some further information.

Terry also said we need to discuss and finalize a Spring Fundraiser.  Suggestions were Scentsy, Yankee Candle, Gertrude Hawk, Wolfgang Candy, and Schwans.  Terry had spoken to the Schwans representative and she gave some information that was new on the way they do their fundraising.  She said it would be mostly online, 20% purchase profit, we could leave open for 45 days and they would deliver right to your door.  A consensus of Schwans and Gertrude Hawk.  The top seller from each grade would get an entry into the I Pad contest. 

Meeting adjourned at 8:00pm from a motion by Jen Dunkelberger and a 2nd by Judy Lynn Weaver.


























January HART News


January 20th Act 80 Day-----No School
January 22nd Wacky Wednesday---k-4
January 30th -----Report Cards


Keeps an eye out for a new Box Top form coming home for the “Snow Ball fight” contest.  Also continue to save of those pennies for our next “dump”.  We are still collection Campbell’s labels for education….. so keep them coming!!!!

Please remember to dress your children appropriately as they do go out for recess even on cold days !

Watch for information coming home on a family fun night, its in the planning stages.

Thank you to all that come out to our monthly meetings.  Everyone is welcome!!!!

Thank you

Amy Snyder  

Monday, January 06, 2014

December

HART Meeting December 2013
The meeting was called to order at 6:39 pm on December 4, 2013 by president Terri Genners.
In attendance were Officers: President Terri Genners, Treasurer Linda Hoy, and Advisor Mr. Fetterman. Parents in attendance were:Kim Levan, Dawn Knoebel, Gloria Seroskie, Michelle Richards-Williams, Tia Brown, Judy Lynn Weaver, Cindy Baylor, Sherry Humphrey.

Vice President Sue Griscavage was absent from meeting no report given.
Linda Hoy gave Treasurer’s report. The general acct balance stands at $7,722.66
Class Funds are as follows:
Kindergarten: $1,727.60
1st grade: $2,252.89
2nd grade: $552.75
3rd grade: $2,530.92
4th grade: $2,143.05
The Treasurer’s report was approved with a motion by Dawn Knoebel and a second by Tia Brown.
Terri Genner gave Secretary’s report in Amy Snyder’s absence which consisted of review of November minutes. November minutes were approved with a motion by Sherry Humphrey with a second by Roxanne Zuber.
The Principal’s report began with Terri Genner’s introducing John Fetterman as the new elementary principal.  Mr. Fetterman gave parents background of himself. Talked about going to school at Southern and how happy he was to be back.
Linda Hoy discussed briefly about scrip cards. Total sales $25,930.00, total profit: $4,252.00
Linda Hoy talked about possible spring fundraiser ideas such as: Gertrude Hawk, Sensig Candles, Schwanns, and Scrip cards. This topic to be discussed further at January meeting.
Sherri Humphrey discussed Pennies for Playground. The total is $21,332.88. Next, she discussed previous fundraisers and profits. Brewser’s night raised $311.52, bus trip: $1,085.00, high school bake sale: $186.50. Sherri purchased I PAD for box top contest at cost of $299.00 total with tax $317.00. She will bring in next meeting to show parents.  Up coming pennies for playground events: First penny collection  will be Fri 12/6/13, Box top contest will resume in January, Brewser’s night Feb 9th, bus trip to D.C. to be determined.
Next, Terri Genners talked about upcoming events: PJ day 12/10, Salvation Army food drive ends 12/6, 4th gr music program 12/11 @ 9:15, red & green day 12/20, winter recess 12/23-1/2.
Sherri Humphrey mentioned fundraiser idea of asking different vendors to attend an upcoming family event at school to sell their products.
Michelle Williams presented idea of online soliciting for fundraiser. She explained there are websites(gofundme.com, and crowdrise.com) that you can go on to earn funds for school.  Both Michelle and Tia Brown agreed to work together to  check into websites and possibly set up one for our school.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:50pm with a motion from Dawn Knoebel and second from Tia Brown.