RMS PTO MINUTES
April 2008
April 8, 2008
Beginning time: 9:35
Attendance: Pam Hawkes, Dana Coppola, Nancy Walsh, Gwen Davis, Nancy Reagan,
Judy Lee, T.J. Salutari, Marise Jung, Connie Herr, Susan Monroe, Jason
Bluestein, Rema Zelvis, Sharon McDonald, Dr. Frank Sippy, Mary Silverman
Guest Speaker: Dr. Frank Sippy
Region 15 – Superintendent
Presentation of the Budget – Dr. Sippy provided information regarding the
proposed budget, scheduled for a May 7th vote. He expressed concerns
passing the referendum on the first attempt and is making necessary changes,
hoping to insure that will it will pass, at a 5.8% increase.
A question and answer period followed.
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For more detailed information about
the budget, please go the Region15.org website.
Principal’s Report (Mr. Salutari)
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March Madness – March Madness was a
tremendous event enjoyed by the students, student body and parents. Plans are
being discussed for a possible softball game this Spring, similar to the
basketball program because it was such a huge success.
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Reconfiguration – Schedules will be
distributed soon and changes for the next year include a reconfiguration of the
building, by team. This will allow student’s classrooms to be closer in
proximity, enabling less transition time and congestion in the hallways.
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Graduation – Graduation date is
scheduled for June 16, 2008.
Vice Principal’s Report (Mr. Bluestein)
- Washington Trip – The Washington trip is May 6th through May 9th.
A power point
presentation for parents will be available. For the first time the
students will be visiting
a News Museum.
- Summer Reading – Two lists will be distributed for summer recommended
reading. One
will be available for incoming 6th graders, another for
existing students. The lists will
attempt to guide students and provide a diverse selection of literary
options. The goal is
for each students to read three books over the Summer, which do not
necessarily have to
be on the list.
Guest Speaker – Rima Zelvis (Reading Consultant – Gainfield Elementary School)
Motivating the Middle School Reader A
number of suggestions were made and discussed including: -
being a parental role model (reading along with your children) -
establishing routines -
visiting libraries -
starting books clubs -
encouraging reading activities -
keeping good books, magazines, and newspapers in the home
*Good websites available are:
www.planetbookclub.com/parents
http://www.ucalgary.ca/~dKbrown/awards.html
President’s Report (Dana Coppola and Nancy Walsh)
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March Madness- Thank you to
everyone who helped make the event such a huge success.
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Plans are being discussed to
schedule a possible softball game between staff and students.
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Used Book Drive – Marise Jung will
conduct a used book drive during the Spring Book Fair. Incentives may include a
raffle for a homework pass.
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Spiritwear – Spiritwear will be
sold during 6th grade orientation. A suggestion was made to sell booster club
t-shirts as well, at a later date. Vice
Principal’s report (Pam Hawkes)
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Reminder – Newsletter columns are
due.
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Chairpeople – Positions are open
for next year. See Pam if you are interested.
Plant Sale – Marise Jung
- Sale dates are May 8th and May 9th. Plants will
be delivered May 7th.
- Volunteers are needed.
- Check RMS website for preordering options.
Booster Club – Nancy Reagan
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$300 profit from March Madness
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$200 - $250 profit from after
school concession sales
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Intramurals are trying to be
reinstated
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A suggestion was made for the RMS
Booster Club to make a donation to the Alex Archie
Foundation Box
Tops – Judy Lee
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December 2007, total $284.30
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980 box tops were recently sent in
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A chairperson will be needed for
next year 8th
Grade Graduation- Volunteers are still needed
Motion to Adjourn Meeting:
1st Mary Silverman
2nd Nancy Walsh
Respectfully Submitted by:
Mary Silverman
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