Liberty Elementary School

Meeting Minutes

May 28, 2008

I. Opening and Welcome

A. The meeting of the Liberty Elementary School PTO was called to order by Suzanne Mahler at 7:31pm on Wednesday, May 28, 2008.

B. The following officers were present:

a. Suzanne Mahler, President

b. Kim Burke, Secretary

C. Ms. Baatz was welcomed and thanked for attending. Ms. Baatz discussed the Field Day games at this time. The following are games for the 2008 Field Day: Milking the Cow (K-2) and Holy Cow (3-5); The Fishing Hole; Catch Those Critters; Tube It Relay; Whole World; Trash pick up; Walk of Fame; and Water/refreshment station and guessing game. The students will have 15 minutes at each station. There will be 2 groups at the ice station at one time.

A Packet is going to the teachers explaining that if there is a problem with a student, the parent is to tell the teacher and the teacher will deal with it.

For set-up: At the back door of the gym will be the equipment for the games. There will be a map to show where the game is supposed to go on the field.

K-2 will have lunch from 11:30 – 12:00. There first activity will start at 12:00. 3-5 will have lunch from 11:45-12:15. There first activity will start at 12:15pm.

The activities will be finished by 2:00 pm. The students will move to the hill where awards will be given out for the safety posters and the guessing game.

II. Motions to Accept

A. The minutes of April 16, 2008 were available to read.

Connie Collier motioned to accept the minutes: Second: Diana Sheridan. All in favor.

B. The Treasurer’s Report was available

Sharon Adams motioned to accept Treasurer’s Report: Second: Barbara Higgins. All in favor.

III. Open Positions

A. Committee Chairs open for the 2008-2009 School Year:

1. 5^th Grade Sendoff – co-chair

2. Box Tops

3. Campbell’s Labels

4. Community Day

5. Decorating/Concert Decorating

6. Field Day

7. NORWESCAP – Lori Donnelly will chair this committee.

IV. Events started/completed since last meeting

A. Family Fun Night – LTRC Dance – April 18^th – There was a DJ, approximately 100 children and lots of volunteers. Everyone had a great time.

B. Market Day – April 28^th – no problems.

C. Middle School Dance – both school 5^th grades were invited to the Middle School dance on May 9^th. That day the Liberty 5^th grade went on a school trip to NYC and did not get back until 6:30 pm. Due to the conflict none of the Liberty students were able to attend. Suzanne Mahler reported that Central’s 5^th graders did attend and had a wonderful time. She is hoping to continue this next year.

D. Assembly – Jack Branagan’s “Our Home Planet Earth” – This was an excellent assembly that the teachers, students and Mr. Batha loved. Mr. Batha would like to have Mr. Branagan back next year again with his new “Go Green” assembly.

E. Teacher Appreciation – Week and Luncheon – Everything went great. There is a thank you card from the teachers on the PTO bulletin board. There were plenty of volunteers. The following companies donated: Domino’s Pizza; Brian’s Market; Villa Venice; J.P. Kelly’s; Brooklyn Deli; Herbie’s; Bagel Smith; Nykun’s Store; Godlewsky’s Greenhouses; Rivers Edge Greenhouses; Donaldson’s Greenhouses; Teacher’s Tool Box; Pio Costa; Marty’s Reliable Cycle; Manhattan Hair & Nail; Katarina Floral; Michael’s Salon; Angie’s Sun Shack; Nile’s Steakhouse; Laughing Lion; Trading Post; Greene Brothers Greene’s Beans Café; and Party Time Party Supplies.

Friday May 9^th was the Luncheon. The Thursday before a company backed out of supplying 2 trays of chicken. Those trays were ordered from Villa Venice with the intention of paying for them. Villa Venice would not take money for them. They donated those trays of chicken along with what they already promised. Thank you Villa Venice for supporting our teachers!

Barb Higgins and Lisa McMahon did a wonderful job with Teacher Appreciation this year.

F. Family Fun Night – Ice Cream Social – May 16^th – 7-8:30pm – There was a great turnout. Approximately 180 people attended. There were lots of toppings to choose from. There were plenty of volunteers – thank you! After everyone ate, people stayed and chatted. It was a nice social event! Definitely need a response sheet for this event.

G. Assembly – The Reniassance – May 19^th – There were 2 assemblies – K-2 and 3-5. It was a one woman show that was completely interactive with a Reniassance education. All grades enjoyed the assembly. There were lots of volunteers and they all got a prop to use. Nice job.

H. Box Tops, Campbell’s, Nestle, Amerigas and Tyson Contest – Mr. Carroll’s 1^st grade class took 1^st place; Ms. Ritson’s 5^th grade class took 2^nd place and Ms. Broxton’s 3^rd grade class took 3^rd place. The following classes submitted over 1000 total points: 1C, 1S, 2R, 3B, 4W, 5H, and 5R. Great job everyone!

V. Upcoming Events

A. Field Day – June 2^nd

B. 5^th Grade Sendoff – June 13^th

C. Community Day – June 14^th – NEEDS HELP

D. Back to School – Jennifer Copen needs volunteers for the day before school begins to hand out folders

and other items she bought for the students.

E. Halloween – Suzanne Mahler is chairing a Trick –n- Trunk on Halloween then possible a Halloween Dance.

VI. Discussion

A. Suggestion: Instead of purchasing water bottles all year, purchase a jug that can be used for Field Day and Family Fun Nights. It can also be used for Sugar Plum and Back to School Night.

B. T-Shirts for field trips – next year t-shirts will be purchased, however instead of “Field Day” t-shirts, it was suggested to purchase “Spirit Shirts” instead. This shirt would be used for field day, field trips and events (like Battle of the Books). These shirts will be purchased at the beginning of the school year. The form will go home in the Back to School packets.

Connie Collier motioned to purchase “Spirit Shirts”. Second: Diana Sheridan. All in favor.

IX. Meeting was adjourned by Suzanne Mahler at 9:03PM.