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BELL COFFIN EVELETH PTO

Transition to new Elementary School

January PTO Meeting Minutes 2021

BELL COFFIN EVELETH PTO MEETING– Tuesday, January 12, 2021
7PM via ZOOM

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81351586697?pwd=TzFDYTJyNHhvaURab3Z4b1ViRm9rZz09

CALL TO ORDER      
Marina O’Sullivan

  • Waited until 7:20pm to call to order given minor Zoom link difficulty with follow up communication via email and Facebook to ensure all had time to access proper link.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS                                         
Marina O’Sullivan & Abby Lewis

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL UPDATE                                                                                      
Sean Satterfield                   

  • Looking at methods to increase learning time for students and communication forthcoming as that gets confirmed 
  • Efforts on new school continue and selection of interior finishes, colors, furniture underway
  • Still discussing a September opening at the earliest, December at the worst case (2021) 
  • Final names being reviewed and voted at the next building committee meeting (January 14, 2021 – 7:00pm)
  • Conveyed appreciation for PTO efforts to support enrichment activities 
  • Re Kindergarten registration, communication should be coming up soon 

TREASURER UPDATE                                                                                  
Molly Teets

  • Largest expenditure was $7,300 for 12 laptops for tutors 
  • Increased spending on enrichment, teacher appreciation and supply reimbursements  

ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE UPDATE                                                                    
Erin Noonan

  • First graders will have a science program in February with the Discovery Museum
  • Ooch for Kindergarteners and Smithsonian for 2nd graders were both very well received
  • Subsequent enrichment sessions will be planned for each grades

TEACHER APPRECIATION COMMITTEE UPDATE  
Kristen Pratt & Madey Poss

  • After the onsite catered lunch co-sponsored with Shubie’s in November, we are planning a welcome back coffee and safely served pre-packaged snacks in January, with appreciation efforts forthcoming for Valentines and additional teacher luncheons.  

HOLIDAY GIVING TREE UPDATE                          
Marina O’Sullivan

  • Highly successful charitable donation event benefiting 70+ local families and resulting in a truckload of donations to My Brother’s Table

ONLINE DANCE PARTY
Abby Lewis and Marina O’Sullivan

  • Thursday, January 28th 6:00-7:00pm hosted by professional DJ inclusive of all grades K-2
  • Volunteers welcome to support the coordination for this fun and lively virtual event!

COMMITTEE POSITIONS OPEN                                          
Abby Lewis

  1. Magic Hat Representative – liaison position open
  2. Fun Run Planning Committee Co-Chair – seeking co-chair to assist in coordination for May
  3. Art Show/ Original Works Co-Chair (Marina O’Sullivan is other co-chair and seeking a collaborator for this April event)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Abby Lewis

  • Current school year:  First Grade Enrichment Committee, Online Dance Party, Spring Fun Run

REMINDERS
Karla Strobel

  • Join our Online Directory: https://bellcoffinpto.membershiptoolkit.com/home and visit website for the most up-to-date information and events

RECENT EVENTS/ PURCHASES:  

  • Holiday Shop – Thank you volunteers 
  • Kindergarten in the Garden – Enrichment
  • OOCH – Motivational Speaker for First Graders
  • Laptops for Tutors

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