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
- Magic Hat Representative – liaison position open
- Fun Run Planning Committee Co-Chair – seeking co-chair to assist in coordination for May
- 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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