6:36 p.m. Opening Prayer
6th grade opened with a prayer for our Veterans
2nd Grade performed the National Anthem
New Business:
Innisbrook Update from Jamie Larkin, the orders have shipped and should arrive next week: 11/21-23/11. The goal was $10,000, total actual sales: $9,594. Kindergarten was the top seller and will receive a pizza party.
Christmas Benefit Update from Tammy Navarro, coming along really well. Please purchase your tickets in the school office so a table can be picked. There will be lots of fun with Father Chuck's Choir, Fashion show, and silent auction. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! If you signed up for this event at the beginning of the school year, please contact Tammy Navarro so you can help. With many people helping the burden is lighter. Children interested in participating in the fashion show need to contact Bridget as soon as possible. The list needs to be finalized so outfits can be planned. Please see the Blast sent home this week for more information. Christmas Baskets need to be turned into the office by 11/29/11. Santa will also be at this event and pictures can be purchased. Deacon Bob has some really neat antique items that were donated for the silent auction. The baked items will be provided by the Ladies' Guild.
The School Board was introduced by Mrs. Perdomo. The School Board is an advisory group to the Pastor and Principal to establish goals to make our school a better place. Board members serve on committees with duties/functions from the constitution. The main qualification to be on the School Board is that you need to be a worker bee.
Jamie Larkin: 2nd year on the school board & PTO. PTO President co-chair. The Innisbrook fundraiser is her baby and hopes this fundraiser continues because it is such a great fundraiser and Innisbrook is a great company to work with. She is also involved with the Basque Festival and Christmas Benefit. Mrs. Perdomo also explained the money raised from the Innisbrook fund raiser is used directly for the students. Mrs. Perdomo explained because of this fundraiser she has been able to hire a counselor Shirley Oxoby in December. She will focus on many issues such as: friendship, how to mediate problems, bullying, harassment, handling emotions, being nice and knowing the difference between bullying and just not being nice. She will have group lessons and individual counseling as and when needed for interpersonal issues or to resolve issues. This fundraiser provided money for the Gate Math program for high achieving students A teacher has been hired to work with Gate Math a program for high achieving students, grouped by grades: 1st 2nd & 3rd, 4th & 5th, and 6th 7th & 8th. This program will focus on extending the math curriculum. Mrs. Perdomo is starting a Jr. Honor Society for middle school students.
Tammy Navarro: PTO President co-chair, working on the Christmas Benefit.
Sonia Taggart: Is on the Technology Committee with Adrienne Navarro. They are reviewing the web-site, involved in Catholic Schools Week, and the Fundraising committee.
Adrienne Navarro: same as Sonjia
Andre DeLeon: Not present
Carol Nussbaumer: is involved in just about everything but officially is on the Marketing Committee, Walk-Jog-A-Thon, Angel Family, and Fundraising Analysis Committee.
Jan Sullivan: Director of the Child Development Center. Commended parents for commitment to the school and encouraged participation with their kids mostly by spending time with them. Reminded parents that these years go by so quickly and they will be your best memories.
Teya Cantwell: 5th year on the School Board, she is honored to serve. She is involved in the Walk-Jog-A-Thon Spirit Fest Carnival, Alumni Committee, and Fundraising Committee Analysis. Mrs. Perdomo explained the School Board is a 3 year commitment, they stagger the terms so that 3 rotate off/on. If you are interested in serving on the board in the future, please contact the board or Mrs. Perdomo. Father Chuck, Father Jesus, and Steve Von Rumpf are also on the school board. Father Chuck and Steve Von Rumpf were not able to attend the PTO meeting.
Title II Professional Development Grant: Mrs. Perdomo was proud to announce that the school received $5,000 for professional development. She will be talking with staff to decide what they want and to get this scheduled ASAP. Mrs. Perdomo also informed parents that due to the visibility of students at the masses, donations last month were up from the average $2200/month to $3500. She would like to see this continue, perhaps having students wear uniforms and speak at the first mass of the month to increase visibility and thank parishioners for their support of the school. Also discussed was the upcoming Hall of Fame Wall to continue the marketing effort along with continuing the regular updates in the bulletin. We are working to make the school and church one to propagate the faith. If you have ideas, please bring them to the board.
The Big Give.com was brought up by a parent, Mrs. Perdomo is going to look into this.
Next meeting is January 18, 2012
Game night originally scheduled for December has been post phoned to January during Catholic Schools Week.
St. Teresa School will host a parish breakfast January 29th to celebrate Catholic School Week.
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm.