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October 8, 2009

Attendance: Tonia Green, Elyse Cregar, Laurie Austin, Nicole Konen, Vicky Celebrezze, Jannell Farrell, Allison Fountain, Sinora Shrestha, Mary Silvernale Shook, Stacey Trivelpiece, Lori Spurgeon, Marilyn Franklin, Charity Weidauer, Tami Hanson, LeeAnn Berg, Kathy Woolley, Angle Shears, Kristin Strong, Chauntel Bloomfield.

This was the first PTO meeting held directly after-school, and due to increased attendance and positive feedback thus far, it was decided to continue this meeting time for the next four months.

A funding request of $425 from District Librarian, Elyse Cregar, was approved for visiting author, Ken Nesbitt. He will be here Feb. 24^th-25^th.

Secretary report: the minutes from the September meeting were approved.

Treasurer report: A request to fast fund Mrs. Sipe $96.50 to reimburse her for the increase in spelling/geo./math bee registration fees was approved. The amount budgeted to cover these fees will be increased for next year. Innisbrook total sales: $8,908.45. McDonald school receives half of this amount for the fundraiser.

Committee Reports

Fundraising: the Box Tops contest begins Oct. 12^th -28^th. The prize for the winning classes is a pizza party. Parent volunteers are needed for donations of the pizzas. Our Cartridge World fundraising total from last year was $618.00.

Staff Appreciation: Kristin Strong is organizing treats for the staff on Wednesday, Oct. 14^th, with a breast cancer awareness theme. She is looking for more volunteer parents who are interested in helping with this committee.

Duck Lines: will be available at the conferences in November.

Craft Fair: will be held in the McDonald gymnasium on Dec. 5^th from 9a-3p. The booth cost is $15. There has been and will be more advertisements made. Volunteers are needed for set up, PTO booth time and general assistance. Booth registration forms are available in the school office.

Duck Shirts: the design of the shirts was decided and approved. Order forms will be sent out in Wednesday’s Express folders and are due back by Oct. 28^th.

Announcements/New Business

Laurie Austin expressed her appreciation of the PTO supporting the 6^th grade Science Camp and reported that it went well and was a great experience for the students.

Last week was National Anti-Bullying & Harassment Week and an assembly was held. In addition to this, Laurie reported that the school counselor, Kim Mikolajczyk, teaches a program called Second Step. Kim meets every week with each class to teach the students how to deal with feelings and relationships.

Laurie also clarified the school assessments that have been released. She explained the assessments, AYP (adequate yearly progress) and what area was not met and why. You may contact Ms. Austin if you have any questions regarding the assessments.

PTO Officers
President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer:	Nicole Konen - 882-9210 - konenfamily@hotmail.com Stacey Trivelpiece - 883-4737 - kite9444@yahoo.com Kelly Watson – (208)882-3174 – mkwatson@roadrunner.com Jannell Farrell - 892-9185 - jannellf@verizon.net

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