Lobbestael Elementary
Parent Teacher Club
Meeting Minutes
February 13, 2013 @ 6:30pm
Attendance
(13): Jenica T, Dace D., B. Polega, Kris D., Lisa L., Amy L., Susan S.,
Jennifer H., S. Thieme, E. Fuller, Mr. O, Tiffany, Ann U
1. /2. Welcome, Introductions, and
Norms: Susan S.
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Begin meeting on time.
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Turn off cell phones.
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Be respectful.
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One person speaks at a time.
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Stay on topic.
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Discussions shall be limited
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Motions will be made and seconded.
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Majority vote passes motion.
3. Mission Statement: Susan S.
The Parent Teacher Club’s agenda is to
lend support, both moral and financial, to cooperate with teachers, the
administration and community to promote positive attitudes towards learning and
education.
4. Secretary
Minutes: Jenica T.
Motion to accept minutes as presented: 1st Lisa and
2nd Kris. Motion passed unanimously.
5. Treasury
Report: Dace D.
Motion to accept budget as presented: 1st Jenica
and 2nd Ann. Motion passed unanimously.
6. Principal
Report: Ms. Polega
a) MEAP scores
are back and information will be sent home and discussed in the next
newsletter. Improvements were made in 6 out of 8 areas.
b) Feburary 25th - Lobbestael will be hosting a
visiting author.
c) March 7th - Lobbestael will be having a family
reading night
d) April 16th
- Lobbestael will be having a family math night
e) May 2nd
- Lobbestael will be having a family
writing night.
7. Parent
Advisory Committee: Kelli W. (Lisa L. reported)
Committee discussed the following topics: Title 1 (313
Funds), Curriculum changes, Foundations vs. Bridges, AP and Dual enrollment
classes, food and nutrition and teacher appreciation. For more information
please visit, www.lobbestaelptc.blogspot.com to read the complete write up on these
topics.
8. Old Business
Restaurant
Night Lisa L., Louise L., Ann U.
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Bath
City Bistro (Fri, 2.19.13) – Asking for 10% of sales all day
o Flyers went out and must be turned in to
count
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McDonald’s(Tues,
3.12.13 from 4-7pm)
o Volunteers will be needed to help in
the dining room.
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Stevie
B’s (Thurs., 4.11.13 from 3-9pm)
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McDonald’s
(Tues, 5.7.13 from 4-7pm)
Box Tops & Campbell Labels – Tammy F.
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Box
Tops: $566.40 check expected 4.15.13
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Labels:
8,453 collected. 3000+ = 20 free scholastic books. Tammy will confirm offer
still available.
Ice Skate Event (Follow UP) Jennifer H.
·
131
people attended. Event went well.
Kindergarten Round Up (Follow Up) Susan S.
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Flyer
approved by Ms. Polega and is ready to go.
Swim night – (Fri., 3.8.13 - 6:30-8:30pm)
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Flyer
ready and will go out on Tuesday.
Spring Conference Idea Box (Thurs, 3.21.13) Dace D.
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No
report.
Bake Sale (Thurs, 3.21.13) Ann U.
· No report.
Book Fair (Thurs, 3.21.13) Kristen W.
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Flyer
is done and needs to be approved.
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There
will be a poster raffle.
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Set
up will take place on Tuesday, the 19th after school and is all set
with volunteers
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Break
down will be 3/21 and 3/22
Basket Raffle (Thurs, 3.21.13) Jenica T. & Amy L.
·
A
raffle license will need to be purchased. Dace to work with Ms. Polega on this.
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Tammy
completed building use form.
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Sign
up to be placed in teachers’ lounge by Tuesday, Feb 26th.
Roller Skating Party (Fri., 4.26.13) – Lisa L. & Dace D.
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Contract
has been turned it.
·
Flyer
is in the works.
“End of the Year Celebration” (tentative, Tues., 6.4.13)– Jennifer H. / Ms.
Polega
· No report – to be discussed further at
next board meeting.
10. New Business
Main Fundraiser (for next school year)
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Pros
and cons were discussed continuing with the Fun Run or trying something new
such as, cookie dough or entertainment books.
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Everyone
leaned towards keeping with the Fun Run with the support of the Lobbestael
staff and a large committee. Meeting
members agreed/decided to continue with the Fun Run.
·
It
was suggested that the PTC reach out to those who run the Fun Run at South
River and also anyone else who has success with their schools’ Fun Run.
PALS week (Mon. – Fri. 5.6.13-5.10.13) – Jenica & Lisa
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Jenica
will chair event and coordinate a committee.
·
A
budget of $300 is already set.
11. Budget
Requests
a) Flower of
the Month Fundraiser – Kelli W.
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Was
considered and the group decided not to pursue this idea at this time due to
the amount of fundraisers already in place.
b)
Razz Kids – Ms. Page
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Subscription
was extended through June 24, 2013.
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1
year subscription cost $1169.35
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Motion
to fund Razz kids at the cost of $1,169.35: 1st Kristen and 2nd Lisa. Motion
passed unanimously.
c) 5th Grade Field Trip – Mr. O
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Requesting
funds of $1,651.95 to offset the cost of the 5th grade ski trip.
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52
of the 59 5th graders are attending, they each paid $6 to
participate and $5 for helmet rental.
·
Mt.
Holly offered a discounted rate of $30 for skiers and $40 for snowboarders.
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Motion
to pay for the full amount requested $1,651.95: 1st Lisa and 2nd
by Tiffany. Motion passed unanimously.
d) Science Olympiad – Earl F.
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Requested
$630.00 to cover Science Olympiad costs such as; building supplies, books,
spirit gear and pizza party.
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Motion
to pay for the full amount requested $630.00: 1st Lisa and 2nd
by Ann. Motion passed unanimously.
e) Media Center - Susan S.
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Requested
to use scholastic funds to purchase 2 copies of the ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kids’ Series.
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Library
bound copies were encouraged.
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Kristen
to look into availability of these books, with library binding from Scholastic.
F)
4th Grade harriet Tubman In House Field Trip – Mr. Westerhof
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Taken
care of by Ms. Polega
12. Open Topic
Forum
Pouch Brigades – Tiffany
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Presented
flyer on collecting drink pouches from the lunchroom to help fundraiser.
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This
has been done in the past and was deemed unsanitary and a lot of work for
minimal return. It was noted that the pouches no longer have to be washed out.
·
It
was suggested that this idea be presented to the student representatives, Mrs.
Skelis and Mrs. Doppke.
13. Agenda Items
Old Business/Follow-Up: Restaurant Night, Box Tops, Spring
Conf. Idea box, book sale, bake sale, basket raffle, roller skating, end of
year celebration, PALS week
New Business:
14. Adjournment
– 8:23pm
PTC Meeting (3.13.13), 6:30pm in the media room
