December Minutes

Rehoboth PTSA Minutes

December 2, 2015

The meeting was called to order by Karen DeRoche at 6:06 pm.

Approval of Minutes

The minutes were read from the November 4, 2015, meeting and approved.

Principal’s Report

Mrs.Miguel discussed the parent conferences, which were taking place prior to report cards sent home.   

She also discussed the enrichment programs including Brett Barcalan for the 4^th graders, Bill Harley for 3^rd graders, Symphonic/ nature program for second graders and Books and Ballet for 1^st graders.  Kindergarten is yet to be determined.  The goal of these enrichment programs is to expose the children to new areas and interests.  Mrs. Miguel noted that she appreciates the PTSA support.  Coming up is the Holiday Sing along on December 23^rd that will end a fun month.

Mr.Pirraglia mentioned the current events at Beckwith including the Open House, the Book fair, the 8^th grade field trip to the trinity theatre, basketball, winter concert at the high school and picture day retakes.  He thanked the volunteers, especially Jennifer Moitoso with the Book fair.

Treasurer’s Report- Traci Cady

• Traci spoke of it being a good month and Genevieve being very successful.in bringing in $17,000 between both schools.  The profits from this were $7,600.

• Receipts from the 5K and O’ Lantern Festival have been passed in.

• There is close to $30,000 in checking account.  PTSA is in great shape and the bulk of the Fundraising has been done.

Committee Reports

• Genevieve- Traci Cady noted Monday between 3 and 6 would be picked up at Beckwith.  Reminders would be in the daily announcements, emails and phone calls.  Pick up during this specific time is essential because there is no cold storage.  Traci Cady, Nancy Breault and Melissa Goulart would set up in cafeteria at 1:00 where items would be unpacked and alphabetized.

• rReflections- Karen DeRoche said the information had gone out that day and the deadline would be January 7^th 2016.

• PEG Grant- Karen DeRoche reminded that the deadline was December 16^th.  Only a couple submissions had been received.

• Providence Bruin Night- Karen DeRoche noted the deadline was Friday.

• Restaurant of the Month- Susan Bogosian.  The earnings from the Ice Cream Barn had not been determined yet.  This month’s restaurant is the Rehoboth House of Pizza.  This will be followed by Vino’s in January.

• Silent   Auction- Susan Bogosian.  The date has been set as March 11^th at the Hillside Country Club.  There will be a dj.

Motion to adjourn was made at 6:27 and was passed unanimously.