Rehoboth PTSA Minutes
December 13, 2016
The meeting was called to order at
6:30PM by Karen DeRoche.
Approval of Minutes
The minutes were read from the November 16, 2016,
meetings and approved.
Principal’s Report
Mrs. Miguel-
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Report cards will go out on Friday.
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Mrs. Miguel thanked the PTSA for Bill Harley; He
was at Palmer River for 2 days and it was a huge success.
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In January, the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra
will work with the fourth graders coming to work in their class. This will culminate with a field trip to the
symphony. The topic is gravity which is
related to their curriculum. Last year,
the second graders experienced this but the long bus drive seemed to be a
challenge.
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The Holiday Singalong will be held on December
23rd.
Mr.Pirraglia
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November was a great month.
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Mr. Kenny and the Lego League went into the State Competition which was held
at the Ricci Middle School.
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Out of 19 participating schools, Team Fur-ocus
received first place overall. Team Partridges
won for the product app. Category.
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In January the 7th and 8th
grade students will participate in the soccer team banner ceremony as the
Massasoit League Champions. They have
also been recognized by the school committee.
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Beckwith has completed their can drive.
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December 19th the chorus and
percussion concert will be held.
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On Wednesday February 15th, Kevin
Robinson, a champion BMX biker will make a presentation to all grades regarding
anti bullying, effort and work, etc.
Karen De Roche introduces Dr.Azar
Treasurer’s Report- Erin
Baer.
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Traci Cady has filed the taxes.
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Insurance has been paid.
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The cost of the 3rd grade projectors will be moved to the
good will line item.
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The website has renewed and PTSA will reimburse Mr. Pearse.
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The 5k made over $6000.
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A deposit for Boosterthon will be paid out.
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The final cost for the Haunted Hallway is $1000.00
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Jennifer Moitoso deposited $200 from raffle tickets and donations
at the book fair.
Committee Reports-
Karen DeRoche.-Boys and Girl’s Dances
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There is concern that the dances don’t line up
with what the PTSA stand for.
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This could be changed into family night
instead. Bill Harley has offered to have
concert.
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Mrs. Dubois says this could be a nice community
event which could be held at the high school to accommodate required space.
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Elizabeth McCann asked if both dances would be
replaced that parents are notified in advance.
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Karen DeRoche stated this should move forward to
all-inclusive instead of separate events.
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Nancy Breault commented about the need to send
this message because this is a big event to a lot of girls. Some have purchased outfits already.
Reflections- Mrs.
Dubois
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Art teacher will remind students in art class.
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She has only seen a snippet of entries, materials
were sent home.
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Entries are due the Friday after return from
break.
PEG Grants- Karen
DeRoche
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The Application process is ongoing.
Providence Bruins
Family Night-Karen DeRoche
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The date for this event is January 20th.
Other Business-
Thank you Mrs. Mack-
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This has been the most successful book fair to
date at Beckwith. She wished to thank
the volunteers and say how grateful she was for their work.
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Sales increased from $2,554 last year to $4,028
this year.
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There has been a climate change in the library; students
are able to use it much more and are looking and talking about books and series
they like.
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She wishes to thank parents for new open space
in library.
Mr.Pirraglia- Police
and Fire Department Appreciation
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2 lock downs have been held and 6 officers have
come in as support.
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Fire Fighter Randy has acted as detail to every
event and doesn’t charge school. He also
works on fire safety with students.
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He wondered if they could be sent a gift to show
the school’s appreciation.
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Karen DeRoche noted will look at budget and send
some type of arrangement such as fruit or confections on behalf of Palmer River
and Beckwith.
A motion to adjourn was made by Karen DeRoche at and was seconded and accepted.