PTA News

Canajoharie PTA Minutes—March 14, 2006

1. Greetings
   1. Co-President, Melissa Balk, called the meeting to order at 7 pm with sixteen members in attendance. The pledge was recited. Brief introductions were given by each member.
2. Secretary’s Report
   1. The secretary’s report was read and accepted.
3. Treasurer’s Report
   1. The updated Treasurer’s report was reviewed with updates and accepted.
4. After Prom Party Student Group: A group of High School students from the SADD committee attended the meeting to highlight some of the activities and prizes from the post-prom party they sponsor each year. The grant they have received in past years was not available to them this year. They are in need of donations to fund this program. The post-prom party for this year is scheduled for June 4th. The amount the PTA will donate to this program will be discussed at next month’s meeting.
5. Old Business
   1. 1,000 Book Kick Off: Melissa reported the program is up and running. There is an advertisement on the school website for this program. Melissa will contract Kyle regarding an ad in the local paper to give the public more awareness of the availability of this program. Some additional suggestions given as possible sites for book bags were local doctor and dentist offices.
   2. Box Tops: Mrs. Monk reported she had sent in $320.40 in box tops. The check is scheduled to be received the end of April. The total for this year in box tops is now $730.40.
   3. PARP: Melissa recognized Tara for her hard work on the program. The program is running March 13th thru March 24th. Bronwyn ordered the books for the Pre-K thru Fifth grade students. A review of this program will be done at the next PTA meeting.
6. New Business
   1. Movie Night: The next scheduled movie night is scheduled for Friday, March 24th, at 7 pm. Mrs. Nyahay will get the popcorn that is needed. Melissa will make sure the room and projector are available for that night. Tara volunteered to assist with the popcorn machine.
   2. Fundraising Committee: There was discussion regarding the best time to hold the PTA fundraiser. It was thought the best time would be early in the school year. Melissa will contact Paul Forsey who helped coordinate fundraisers in the past to see if he could come to the April or May PTA meeting.
   3. Flyer for Kindergarten Parents: Melissa suggested a packet of PTA information be put with the Kindergarten information for parents at the Kindergarten registration scheduled for April 26th, 27th and 28th. Mrs. Nyahay discussed the possibility of a PTA table for parents to talk with current members and learn more about the PTA Program. Melissa will gather a power point presentation to be shown to parents at the registration.
   4. May 8th PTA Conference: Melissa received information regarding the Mohawk Valley Regional PTA conference to be held at the Canajoharie School on May 8th. Tia and Bronwyn will be attending the conference.
   5. PTA Ideas: Melissa reviewed ideas from Mrs. O’Connor as possible future PTA activities. The first was a family dance night. This could also be used as a PTA fundraiser. Melissa will check with Mrs. Leverett regarding information on this that was done in the past. The second was the PTA putting together school supply packets for different grade levels. The idea was to purchase supplies in advance to have on hand for parents to purchase. This idea was tabled for future discussion.
   6. Teacher Appreciation Day: Teacher Appreciation Day is May 9th. Tara volunteered to put the teacher’s calendars in the mailboxes that day. Melissa will order and pay in advance for the bagels to be purchased from Price Chopper for the teachers. Tia will pick the bagels up and deliver to the school that day.
7. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm. The next meeting is scheduled for April 11, 2006 at 7 pm.