
Slingerlands Elementary PTO Minutes – Sept. 14, 2016
Next General Meeting: Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 7 p.m.
Click here for September 14 PTO minutes.
I. Introduction
- Meeting called to order at 7:10
- All attendees introduced themselves
- No changes to the agenda
II. Treasurer’s Report
- Katie O’Brien provided an executive overview of the treasurer’s report
- Karyn Pauze was introduced as co-treasurer.
- High-level breakdown of expenses and income was also provided
- Additional instructions for committee co-chairs forthcoming
III. Special Presentation
- Catherine Brenner from the Bethlehem Public Library introduced herself.
- January is National library card sign-up month
- She offered her assistance to children and adults throughout the school year
IV. Discussion and Voting Items
- Principal
- Heidi welcomed all attendees
- Kindergarten transitioned into the school nicely
- There are 497 students, 48 of them are new to Slingerlands out of 63 total that are new to the district’s elementary schools
- The safety plan has been updated, with the front doors locked until 9:10 am. Schools Out must enter through the cafeteria, and there are new double doors in the vestibule. Evacuation drills are replacing fire drills, and there will be 8 per year, along with 4 lock-down drills
- Open House is 9/15, which is adults only
- Slingerlands 75th Birthday celebration is on 9/25
- Teacher Representatives
- Mrs. Clarkson thanked the PTO for start-up funds, RAZ kids, and field funding
- Co-Presidents
- Jen Vener introduced herself, and provided an overview of the Ashley Martucci Fundraising event. Both corporate and clothing donations are also appreciated
- Upcoming Events
- International Walk to School day: 10/5
- Yankee Candle Sale: 9/19-10/17
- Monster Mash: 10/28
- Call for Volunteers
- Co-chairs needed for school/community outreach
- 2 attendees volunteered for walk to school day
- Requested that committee co-chairs do not ask for help from the front office staff at the beginning or end of the day. Middle of the day is fine; they are certainly willing to assist, but we ask for cooperation with timing.
- Welcome Back forms are due Monday, September 19th
- Committee Co-chair announcements
- The Slingerlands Tools 4 Schools code at Price Chopper is 15749; encourage friends and neighbors to sign up as well
- Math and Science nights will be held in December and January. Looking for volunteers to shadow the current cochairs, to be able to take over next year
- Volunteers needed for Thousand Books next year
V. Adjournment