Tuesday, September 17, 2013

September Meeting Minutes

PATT Meeting Minutes – September 10, 2013 1. Meeting was called to order at 6:32 by President Wendy LaFave-Pelton. Also present was treasurer, Stephanie Fetter and Secretary Julie Daly . Vice-President Amy Fancher was absent. 2. No Secretary’s Report was given. 3. Treasurer’s Report was given by Stephanie Fetter. Account balance is $905.76 4. 15 people were present for the meeting. UPCOMING EVENTS: Homecoming Parade – We would like any PATT members to solicit donations for candy to throw during the parade. Fall Family Fun Night–. Need lots of volunteers to make this event a success. If anyone would like to chair or co-chair, please see Wendy Pelton. Carnival Winner Sign – Sign for Jackie Witt is still not hunt. Will contact Lisa Perry to see about delivery. Spirit Wear Sales – Wendy and Stephanie both have leads on spirit wear sales. We will begin sales soon and end them before Thanksgiving break so as to have enough time to distribute for Christmas. 5th Grade Camp Scholarships – First forms went out this week. Deadline is just before Thanksgiving break. NEW BUSINESS: School Improvement Team – Nate Pechaitis and Linda Kaufman briefed the group. - Our elementary school goals for 2013-14 were shared. These goals are based on our student academic data with input from stakeholders at a Spring District Improvement meeting, survey information, and summer program evaluation meetings. - We have 5 academic goals this year based on targets of growth that are provided by the state. The goals include: reading, science, mathematics, writing and social studies. - We work diligently to integrate academic standards to provide a brain-friendly, quality, connected curriculum for our students. Our school improvement goals reflect this philosophy and are interwoven and focused on student success and achievement. RAFFLE ADJOURNMENT - at 7:30 by Wendy LaFave-Pelton. Minutes submitted by Julie Daly, Secretary

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Welcome back!

We apologize for not updating the PATT site!  We have some great things coming up... first and foremost is Mom/Son Fun Night this weekend! Next week we will kick off the Scholastic Book Fair in the elementary library during school hours and evening conferences.

We hope you will join us for these great events!

Thursday, March 1, 2012

February Meeting Minutes

PATT Meeting Minutes – February 2, 2012

1. Meeting was called to order at 6:31 by President Carol Wallerstein. Members of the board present - president Carol Wallerstein, vice-president Kelly Higgins; Treasurer Jessica Fowler and secretary Julie Daly.

2. Secretary’s Report was given by Julie Daly.

3. Treasurer’s report was given by Jessica Fowler.

CURRENT BUSINESS

Soup & Story Night – Will be held January 12. Do not need volunteers at this time. Valorie Veld is organizing this event.

Camp Scholarship – Came up with guidelines during Board Meeting. Will meet after tonight’s meeting to finalize criteria to get applications printed out this week. Due back in one week. Will award one boy and one girl scholarship, valued at $150 each. Julie Daly will copy forms and get them passed out/collected. Genelle Onsted will judge the essay portion of the applications.

Daddy-Daughter Dance – Julie Daly and Tammi Luce are doing final preparations for dance.

NEW BUSINESS:

Book Fair – Desperately need volunteers to help during school hours, and evening conference hours.

Mom/Son Fun NIght – Karri Tarsha is charing this event.

Questions/Ideas/suggestions: Talked about hosting a Quartermania during May, around Mother’s Day. With a possible lock-in for the kids during event. Heidi Hunkele will find out if we need a lottery license for this.

End of Year Carnival – Tricia Fowler agreed to chair this event. She has previously done this with Addison School. Themes were picked for classes to donate items for their baskets. Tricia has already gotten a donation of a snow cone machine and cotton candy machine. Picnic/carnival was changed to June 7, instead of June 6. We will have the picnic outside and the carnival in the elementary gym.


RAFFLE

ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 7:25p.m.

Minutes submitted by
Julie Daly, PATT Secretary

January Meeting Minutes

PATT Meeting Minutes – January 4, 2012

1. Meeting was called to order at 6:34 by President Carol Wallerstein. Members of the board present - president Carol Wallerstein, vice-president Kelly Higgins; Treasurer Jessica Fowler and secretary Julie Daly.

2. Secretary’s Report was given by Julie Daly.

3. Treasurer’s report was given by Jessica Fowler.

4.
CURRENT BUSINESS

Jingle Bell Bounce – having it on 2 different nights was a success. We made approx. $250 profit combined.

Secret Santa Shop – The shop made approx. $1100 profit this year, which was higher than last year. Some of the expense was the ornaments we purchased that arrived late, but we will be able to sell them next year for a complete profit. We have been shopping after Christmas sales and will be attending Darlington Warehouse next year for more stock.

Donuts With Santa – Chairperson Lisa Murry was absent, but sent in a report. Attendance was approx. 100. We lost about $100 this year. We purchased a gift card ($25) for a Santa that was a fill-in after a family emergency with our current Santa. Lisa would like to start purchasing supplies for next year’s event now at the clearance prices.

NEW BUSINESS:

Soup and Story Night – Valorie Veld is organizing Soup & Story Night on Thursday, January 12, from 6-7:30. She has volunteers signed up to bring soups but is always looking for more volunteers.

Daddy-Daughter Dance – Julie Daly is chairing the event, with help from Tammy Luce. A sign-up sheet went around for volunteers.

5th Grade Camp Scholarship – PATT decided to give out 4 scholarships to 5th grade camp – 2 boys and 2 girls. We decided on the criteria to be used to determine the scholarship winners. It will be mased on attendance, grade, extra-curricular activities, citizenship, discipline, recommendations, and an essay.

Questions/Ideas/suggestions: Wendy LaFave-Pelton commented that she is looking into a fundraising project of selling car flags. We also discussed having a rollerskating night, family game night, spring lock-in.
PATT would like to purchase coats at after-season sale prices for Madison students. We decided if anyone sees coats/hats/boots/etc. for under approx. $5-6, then they should purchase a couple for our project.

End of Year Carnival – Tricia Fowler agreed to chair this event. She has previously done this with Addison School.


RAFFLE

ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 7:23p.m.

Minutes submitted by
Julie Daly, PATT Secretary

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

First Meeting


Join us for our first meeting of the 2011-2012 school year on Tuesday, September 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Elementary Library. We will begin planning our first event, Fall Family Fun Night, which will be held on October 27.

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Welcome Back!

As we approach our new school year, PATT will have some great things underway!!

As always, we will be at the Elementary Open House with information about our group available to all the parents, and we would love to meet our Madison students. Stop by the elementary library to see us!

We have some great events coming up this year... including our Scholastic Book Fairs, Lock-Ins, Fun Nights, Dances and tons of other activities. If you would like to be a part of PATT, stop by one of our monthly meetings to find out more. You can volunteer for one event, or every event. It's up to you! We also welcome grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc...


Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Holiday events

The santa shop is in full swing and we've seen TONS of kids this week! They've been having a blast picking out gifts for all their loved ones... and the tables are quickly clearing out!

The shop is open for the rest of the week, and on Saturday along with Donuts with Santa, from 9 a.m. until noon. Pre-registration was required for Donuts with Santa. Can't wait to see everyone there!