PTO Meeting

November 20, 2008       --     6:30 pm Parish Life Center

1. Meeting started (6:30) by the St. Mary’s Band led by Mary Lambeth performing three pieces.  Principal Nadicksbernd highlighted the fact that Mrs. Lambeth and the band are to be applauded for their efforts. 

2. Attendees: Julie Adams Vice President; Charlotte Cannon Treasurer; Sandy Boole Secretary; Regina Nadicksbernd Principal; Jane Olson K5A; Patty Bellote K5B/4A; Linda Baradon 1B; Debbie Cordier 2A; Judy Musteric 3A; Serra Abel 3B; There were other Representatives present, but the sign up sheet was not announced and missed by some.  Many SMS teachers and many parents present.  Mrs. Nadicksbernd announced that the children of those parents present could wear Jeans the following day.  

3. Treasurers Report: Charlotte Cannon passed out the spreadsheets listing the following:

Fundraiser Books profit was $5,649. (Way to go Charlotte!)

Spaghetti Dinner (not meant to be a fundraiser)  $600.

T-shirts profit $1318.

Art to remember will likely yield about $1700.

Note: the Art to Remember has replaced the former Santa’s Shop

4.  Principal’s Report:  The new bleachers have arrived.  Ms. Nadicksbernd thanked all parents for their support in providing these for the school. 

5. Old Business

T-shirts: Kerry Huffman announced that if anyone wanted more t-shirts they can place an order in the office.  The committee can place an order again in January.

Art to Remember:  Judy Musteric thanked all the volunteers by name that helped make the program successful.  They are expecting the art to arrive the week after Thanksgiving.

6.  New Business –    

The Walk: Serra Abel explained about the Walk/Run program.  The students will receive incentives for mileage.  She measured that 8 times around the playground is 1 mile.  They can walk during recess.  This will encourage more physical activity outside which should help with more focused attention inside the classroom.  The plan is for the program to start in January.  The program is still in the process of being formed, all ideas are welcomed.

7.  Mrs. Nadicksbernd thanked the PTO and also announced the upcoming Thanksgiving dinner/lunch to be held later that week.  She announced Ms. Barbara Younger, Youth Director for St. Mary’s Parish by explaining her “Faith Walk” with Barbara, which began 15 years ago.  Barbara spoke about the path to holiness.    She provided a card for each parent to remind them about their path to holiness:  From Mother Teresa, it says, “the fruit of silence is prayer, the fruit of prayer is faith, the fruit of faith is love, the fruit of   is service, the fruit of service is peace.”    She closed with a prayer.

8. Adjourned 7:25