Rehoboth PTSA Minutes  June 13, 2018  

Meeting called to order 6:30  pm by Susan Bogosian, President 

Meeting Minutes: Susan Bogosian, President -  

Minutes from May 2018 -  minutes  reviewed, motion to approve/seconded &  unanimously accepted.  

Principals’ Reports:   

1) PRES / Arlene Miguel:   Mrs. Miguel expressed thank you for PTSA’s support of all the  programs occurring this year and for all that we do. PTSA has enriched the classrooms  and culture at the school and everyone is so grateful.  Field day is planned for 6/19/18.  

2) BMS / Joseph Pirraglia:  Mr. Pirraglia also expressed thank you for all the program  support. Field trips have concluded except for Canobie Lake with the 8th graders. Chris  Herron’s program was very well received; it was a very powerful, great presentation.  Membership learned that the cost for such was donated back to the unit. Discussed  several plans for a permanent celebration of his message, more to follow. The Fusion  Dance was well attended and thank you to PTSA for supporting the dance, providing  snacks. Step up day is planned for 4th graders on 6/14/18 and Grade 5 book sale same  day. Promotional ceremony 6/21/18 for 8th graders and Field Day 6/21/18.   

Treasurer’s Report: Holly Kucinski -      activity continues in PRES/BMS due to field trips,  etc. Dances grossed more than $2000 total.  Treasurer’s report submitted and accepted by  members.     

Committee Updates:   

1) Fun Run:  Great turn out/fun. Approx. $22,000 profit expected. Kids loved the character  building lessons. Discussion to renegotiating prize incentives.   

2) Beckwith Book Fair:  went well; $1943.12 in Scholastic Dollars earned, consistent with last  year. Looking at Fall dates to schedule.  

3) Staff  Appreciation:   PRES:  Events went well/all items were donated; thank you to parents  who were very generous.   BMS:  again events went very well and much appreciated by staff.  Parents and volunteer support was great and we are thankful.  

4) Book Club  -   was a great session. Looking to plan more during the summer months for the  upcoming year that are theme based to produce conversation.  

5) Talent Show:  went great; having it on a Thursday worked well for all involved and having  one show was more manageable. Parent feedback has been very positive.  

6) Used Book Sale:   Planned for last week of school during school hours for students.   

7) Volunteer Recognition:  Susan recognized many of the volunteers who have gone above  and beyond this year serving as Committee Chairs and Committee Members.  Certificates  of Appreciation were handed out.   You know who you are! Thank you!!!   

New Business:  

1) New Baseball Player Benches:   Update requested. Mr. Patrick still pursuing and  will update at later date.   

2) Color Run & 5K discussions:   Will start to look at alternative options to Color Run  this year and discuss further this summer. Membership would also like to resume  planning of 5K this year and will look into venues, timing, committees, etc.  

Motion/2nd to adjourn @ 7:40pm. Unanimously passed.    Next Meeting: 2018/2019 schedule TBA