Greenwood PTO Minutes 03/12/2007

 PTO Officers:

 President:  Kelly Bean

Co-Vice Presidents:  Wendy Demand, Cathy Strobl

Treasurer:  Peggy Dell

Secretary:   Diane Hinze

 Co-Historians:  Laurel May*, Cindy Venditti*, Julie Raymond, Melissa Momper*

Principal:  Diane Hickens

Teacher Representative: Not applicable due to scheduled morning meeting

Also Attending:  Brooke Goodnough, Jane Powell,

Lori Grace-Smith, Jodie Groves

  *Unable to attend

THANK YOU FOR MAKING GREENWOOD SCHOOL AND ITS PTO YOUR PRIORITY!

Meeting called to order at 8:48 AM by President - Kelly Bean

 Treasurer's Report - Approved   -    Meeting to be scheduled to revisit bi-laws for approval of funds made by executive decision.

 Secretary's Report - Approved

 Teacher's report:  Not applicable

Principal's report:

Mrs. Hickens expressed the one draw back to holding a morning meeting was that we were unable to have a teacher representative present at the meeting.

Mrs. Hickens thanked the PTO for the Sock Hop.  It was a lot of fun and the kids had a ball!  Culver's Night was well received.   The dining area was filled with Greenwood families and nine teachers volunteered their time for the evening.  Brooke Goodnough advised that Greenwood will receive approximately $200 from the event. Anthony Abate won the 5th grade spelling bee and went to the Macomb County finals.  Mrs. Hickens, Mrs. Bogdan, and Ms. Humenny attended and felt it was a very good experience for him. Reading month is underway and started with a kick-off assembly.  The teachers have established fun activities throughout the month.  A flyer was already sent home detailing the events.  Details to follow regarding an author assembly.

Movie Night was very nice; however it had a lower attendance, possibly due to the carnival scheduled at Jefferson Middle School.  Thank you Mr. Dell for his time in playing the movie. Mrs. Hickens wished to thank all of the participants involved in the Tin Can Raffle.  She received all positive feedback.  It was a great success, except for a fire alarm being set off accidentally and fire trucks arrived at the scene. On March 5th teachers and staff members received training in diversity.  In addition, teachers K-5 will receive Science book training on March 13, 2007. Community meetings have been scheduled to discuss the results of the construction evaluations of all schools in the district.  Flyers have been sent out.  Peggy Dell questioned the problem with Harmon’s gym.  Mrs. Hickens explained the floor is cracked due to improper footings and therefore, the gym will have to be replaced.

Thursday, March 15th is the school of choice open house.  All grades are available except 7th grade.  Greenwood will be hosting the event from 6:00-6:30pm, Jefferson Middle school from 6:45-7:15, and Lakeview High school from 7:30-8:00pm.  The preschool open house will be the same night at 5:30pm. Kindergarten round-up is on March 21st at 6:30 pm at Jefferson Middle school.  Parents and children will have a building visit on Wednesday, March 28th at 1:00pm.

Old Business

1.  Tin Can Raffle:  Kelly Bean advised it went very well.  Proceeds to be announced at teacher staff meeting scheduled for Monday afternoon.

2.  Sock Hop:  Went well.  Everyone had a good time.

New Business:

1.  Cookie Dough Fundraiser:  Cathy Strobl chairing.  Flyers to go out in this week's Friday folder.  Peggy Dell to assist Cathy.  Delivery is scheduled for April 21st.  Brooke Goodnough to be present as PTO representative of cookie dough delivery.

2.  Mom to mom Sale:  Brooke Goodnough discussed with Mrs. Hickens and the date has been scheduled for Saturday May 5th from 9:00am - 2:00pm.  No strollers will be allowed from 9-12.  Adults to pay $1.00 entry fee - children are free.  Cost of table is $15; rack is $3 and $1 for large ticket items.  Concessions will be offered.  Brooke to obtain donations and has obtained the help of her family in this event. 

Nominations

Peggy Dell nominated Jodie Groves for PTO Treasurer.

Julie Raymond nominated Brook Goodnough for PTO President.

   * All positions are available.  Kelly Bean to distribute flyer to Greenwood parents for nominations for PTO positions.

Up Coming Events

I.  1ce Cream Social:  Brooke Goodnough to chair.  Scheduled for Thursday, May 10th from 6:00-8:00pm.

2.  Field Day:  Jane Powell to chair. Scheduled for Monday, June 4th.  Jane expressed the need to change how lunch is served on this day.  Brooke Goodnough to check into donation of hotdogs.

3.  Bowling Fundraiser:  Cathy Strobl to Chair and Kelly Bean to assist.  Scheduled for Friday, May 4th at 7:00pm.  Flyer to go out this week.

In need of volunteers to seek donations.  Discussion of each class to make a basket as done for Tin Can Raffle.  One parent from each class to organize and obtain donations.

4.  Vendor Fair:  Questionable, sign-ups not received.  Kelly will know this week if this event will happen.

Committee to be established to revisit bi-laws.  In need of teacher representative.

Meeting closed at 9:55am by president - Kelly Bean

MRS. DZUBAK AND MS. FLAHERTY'S  CLASS WON THE ATTENDANCE AWARD.  CONGRATULATIONS!

Next PTO meeting Wednesday, April 4th, 2007

** A NOTE TO ALL GREENWOOD FAMILIES**

If at any time there is hardship in any family, please contact Mrs. Hickens.  The PTO is here to help whenever possible.  All names will be kept confidential.

Submitted by:  Diane Hinze, Greenwood PTO Secretary,   3/13/07