Drummond PTO Minutes Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
Drummond PTO Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
7:00 P.M. – The Hideout
Present: Grace Kwon, Pamela Anderson, Megan Hinchsliff, Simone Widney, Mark Neidlinger, Bonnie Kenaz-Mara, Mollie Stromberg,
1. Welcome/Introduction
2. Principal’s Report
• ISAT
o ISAT testing will begin in next week.
o Students who are relaxed and not stressed about the test tend to do the better.
• Technology Night, Thursday March 25th
o Another technology night for parents will be held at Drummond March 25th
o Great opportunity for parents to learn new educational websites for their children
• Montessori Info
o Teachers and Mark went to a Montessori school in Milwaukee that goes all the way to 8th grade. Great experience.
o Drummond is committed to staying true to pure Montessori all the way to 8th grade.
o Currently Drummond goes to 6th grade with Montessori. Within 2 years, we will be full Montessori to 8th grade.
• Technology Night, Thursday March 25th
o Another technology night for parents will be held at Drummond March 25th
o Great opportunity for parents to learn new educational websites for their children
3. Treasurer’s Report
• $4,710 currently in account.
• 2 receipts outstanding for reimbursement of pizza and coffee
• Upcoming expenses: $1,000 – database, $400 Family Reading Night, $150 Report Card Lunch, $1,000 (max) – 8th Grade Trip, $400 Teacher Appreciation
4. Old Business / Updates
• DrummondSchool.org Website – Mark Neidlinger
o Due to ISAT prep, website updates have been pushed back. Should be up in 3 weeks.
• Family Reading Night – Bonnie Kenaz-Mara
o Thursday, February 25th at 5:30 pm
o 4th room added, no outside entertainment
o Pizza will be served in the cafeteria and limit number of pieces to ensure everyone receive pizza. Volunteers will be served pizza first
o Several local businesses are making food donations.
o All business/corporate donations will be recognized in a thank you flyer after the event. Logos for donors are due to Simone Widney by February 25th.
o Parents are asked to donate beverages (not soda) and deliver to the main office prior to the event or bring the night of the event. Extra beverages will be used for our spring social event.
• Newsletter – Sarah Landicho
o No updates
• Book Fair – Sarah Landicho
o No updates
5. New Business – Committee Reports
• Drummond Montessori Matters 2010 – Mollie Stromberg
o Tag Line: Funding Our Future
o Have a really neat logo
o Using Montessori Pink Tower which relates back to how kids count in class room
o Fundraising methods includes corporate, family pledges, possibly raffle instead of silent auction – raffles possibly at 2 different levels so everyone can participate
• PTO Elections – Grace Kwom
o Elections will be held in April of this year
o Anyone interested in running for any position, please contact Grace
o Outgoing person will work with incoming person for 2 months until July when the new person will take their post.
• Go Bananas Fundraiser – Mollie Stomberg
o Location: Lottie’s. Date to be determined
o Kids have fun
o Give Drummond ½ proceeds for night
6. Kudos / Thanks
7. Announcements
8. Adjournment
