Merrymount School PTO Meeting Minutes
October 27, 2011
In attendance: Kristin Kopp, Veronica Mazzini, Christine Gillis, Jen Polvere, Maura O’Gara, Leslie Hennessy, Heather Barr Marion
Budget:
- we are on budget with the fundraising we have done thus far:
Yankee Candle profit of $5400 and Photography profit of $1900
Bake Sale:
- have about 10 raffles from outside sources: Aura Salon, Artery
Cleaners, S&S, Gennaro’s, Quincy Athletic, Time Out, F1, Toody’s
Jewelers, Yankee Candle basket, movie tickets
- volunteer sheets went out for time sign-ups: looking for help during
the hours of 1-5
- Ms. Sullivan (2nd grade teacher) has volunteered her time to help
out- THANK YOU!
Fund Request:
- Katie Lynch (1st grade teacher) has requested the PTO to fund the
computer program: BookFlix
- PTO put out for vote and was passed- a cost of $549 per year
- BookFlix will be reviewed at PTO meeting on Thursday November 3,
2011
Grade Socials:
dates for upcoming grades:
- November 1- Grade 1
- December 6- Grade 2
- January 10- Grade 3
- February 7- Grade 4
- March 6- Grade 5
Gym equipment:
- Take inventory of what Mr. Barrett has and what he needs….some of
the balls are in bad shape
- Will meet with him after Bake Sale- will set up date and committee
School Logos:
- looking into selling car magnets with Merrymount School logo on
them
White board sign:
- looking into buying sign where we can post upcoming PTO events to
try and increase PTO participation at meetings
- Kristin will look into sign that was purchased for Adam’s Shore
Coupon Books:
- Kids Entertainment books will be sold at Bake Sale and Parent
teacher conferences
- Cost will be $25 per book
