Karen Steinberger Called the meeting to order at 6:27pm, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. She introduced herself & welcomed everyone to the first meeting of the school year. Introduced & welcomed our Guests for the evening from the West View Police Department.
WVPD Officers Matt Pavlecic & Mike Bosiljevac and WV Community Connection Rep, Kathy Karnavas Shared a flier with dates and information about the West View Borough Crime Watch. They are looking for more involvement from younger families in West View
Mr. Jesse Simpson Welcomed everyone and thanked them for coming out to the meeting and reported that the students are off to a great start with the new school year! Thanks the PTA and Girl Girl Scout Troop #50833 for the the Childcare service on Curriculum Night. West View saw an 11% increase on Curriculum Night attendance. Some younger grade classrooms saw up to a 30% increase! He reviewed the 2015 PSSA s process, and despite many changes on the state level with the tests and scoring benchmarks, West View had 4 different grades that were AT or higher than other NH elementaries in their scores. This is a big accomplishment, and we should be proud of our students and staff. While Clearances are not required for all PTA Volunteering, they are encouraged and are absolute necessity for Field Trip Chaperoning. Look for needed Clearance Codes in the E-link, under Principal s News. Completed clearances can be given to Karen Steinberger to be submitted to Office. ’
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Monica Anderson Shared correspondence from PARA Mrs. Hulett, thanking us for the gift card that was her retirement gift from the PTA. Minutes from the May 2015 meeting were present and approved. Motion to accept from Kelly Myers and seconded by Val Brown.
Val Brown Updating the Budget is in the works, and was not available for distribution and final approval.
Chris Nolan Not present due to a work commitment.
Nicole King Not present due to out of town travel New By-Laws were recently approved and will be available for everyone at the next meeting, in addition to a link on-line.
Karen thanked those those that came out to the event, event, whether volunteering or shopping. She reviewed Scholatics policy change, and the addition of this back to school event. Karen thanked those that helped with the event. West View welcomed 35 new students st th to the building in grade 1 -6 . Chairperson, Lori McKee, reported that the Pool Party Party on September 29 th at the Avonworth Pool was a great success, with about 300 in attendance to the event!
Details have not yet been establish. Watch for news regarding it in early October. Classes begin on September 15 th and registration forms have been sent home with students.
Chairperson Julie Matthews reported that the program as we ve know it, is no longer, as the company has been bought out out by a chocolate company. Research is being done into working with Schwaan s as a replacement. Karen gave a brief brief overview on the fundraising that occurs occurs in coordination with Open House House in th February: 4 Grade Bake Sale/Concession and Basket Raffle. ’
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Chairperson Beth Johnston reported that no date has been set for the October swap. She reviewed the overall concept of the gently used book exchange program. Chairperson, Monica Anderson, reported reported that committee information is due to her by 7pm on th Tuesday for the West View Weekly, and by the 15 of the Month for the next West View Monthly calendar. Chairperson Val Brown reviewed the overall concept of how the Holiday Shop works. Dates are set for December 14th-19th. Many volunteers are needed! Shopping forms will be sent home early November and due back before Thanksgiving break. Chairperson Julie Matthews reported that we have several incentive programs, the biggest of which is Box Tops for Education, which will have its first collection deadline in October. Librarian Miss Tumbas reported that an average of 7 books per student have been checked out so far this year! She also reviewed reviewed Literacy s two biggest events of the year that she oversees: Reading Night and Author s Day, both of which will occur sometime in the spring. Chairperson Kelly Myers reported reported that all parents selected for Halloween Halloween or Winter Holiday st parties will be notified via email on October 1 . Chairperson Lori McKee and Mr. Simpson reviewed what the goal of the next phase of the Playground Project to replace and improve the front playground area, area, a larger project than the back. New fundraising ideas are welcomed! Lori is looking to establish a Go-Fund-Me account. Chairperson Terri Orlowski reported that she is looking into programs with Crayola and other companies to help us all to recycle markers, crayons, old pencils and pens etc. She is also looking to work with Mr. Simpson on placing recycling bins in the Cafeteria for plastics and cans etc. Karen & Mr. Simpson reported that Science Fair Week is set for the first week of February. In addition, Chairperson Ron Smart has set up a fall session of the Lab Ratz after-school program, with a kick off assembly on October 9th. Chairperson Terri Orlowski reported that that she is looking to coordinate a monthly focus for service and collections. Upon prompting from Mr. Simpson, she she will also be looking into community resources and donations to help put together a Buddy Bench for our playgrounds. Chairperson Kelly Myers sent around a sign-up sheet for volunteers to provide treats/snacks for our monthly PTA Meetings. Chairperson Lori McKee reviewed the overall concept of our year-end celebration and carnival. Many volunteers are needed to help run games etc. No date has been established, but but it should occur late May. ’
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Chairperson Monica Anderson reported that Picture Day is set for Tuesday, September 30th. A sign-up sheet was passed around for a few Parent Volunteers to assist the photographers with the process. : A ticket was drawn for a door prize of cookies. Kelly Myers won! The next PTA Meeting is Tuesday, October 13 th at 6:30pm. Meeting was adjorned by Karen at 7:5pm with a motion by Terry Orlowski and seconded by Dagni Wilson.
