PTA MEETING
May 16, 2019
OFFICERS
CO-PRESIDENTS Jessica Freund and Jackie Caputo
VICE PRESIDENT Heather Morreale
TREASURER Jenine Kenny
SECRETARY Jessica Hill
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Andrea Muchow
· Pledge of Allegiance
· Motion to Accept Prior Meeting Minutes
· Motion to Accept Treasurer's Report (Jenine Kenny)
Teacher appreciation;
Class parents were to do something nice for the teachers during that week
Lunch was provided to staff by PTA
Recap Past Events:
Community night
Outstanding job done by BLT
All had a great time
o Mother son game night was a big success, everyone loved HollyRock
· School song has been created by the 5th grade class with help from Ms. Kim
Talent show
7pm
All acts will need their music on an iphone/ipod
Snacks and water will be sold
Tickets can be purchased at door
Sports Night
All proceeds go towards scholarships for current seniors from PTA Council
Auction
Baskets will be accepted through 5/30
Still need more donations
Class Parent Selection
Class parents will no longer be selected if there is no participation
Wenonah 5K
Can register that day- shirts may not be available for late registrations
Need helpers for day of
Green Turtle Fundraiser
6/5
Held on Family connect night
Good for dine in or take out
Open to everyone
Farewell Dinner
6/13
Sonoma Grill
Limited to 60 people
Budget Vote 5/21
BOE candidate Larry Collins has PTA support
Dipaola
Teachers appreciated lunch everyone raved about it
Budget Vote discussion
Large Incoming K Class
Swearing in of New Board
PTA Needs new blood next year for executive positions
PTA MEETING
April 4, 2019
OFFICERS
CO-PRESIDENTS Jessica Freund and Jackie Caputo
VICE PRESIDENT Heather Morreale
TREASURER Jenine Kenny
SECRETARY Jessica Hill
CORR. SECRETARY Andrea Muchow
Pledge of Allegiance
Motion to Accept Prior Meeting Minutes (online from March 2019)
Motion to Accept Treasurer's Report (Jenine Kenny)
None to report
19 members away from meeting our NYS PTA goal. Please consider signing up spouses and family members
Link on our website and below
Mother / Daughter Painting – Nurya Brady and Lauren Aichinger
Excellent event and made a great profit
Father / Son Bowling - Jenine Kenney
The boys had a great time. Thank you to the chair and Maria for the baskets
PARP –
BIG thank you to Kristin, Stacy and Melissa for running an amazing event
Feedback from the staff and kids was that they loved all of the events
SEE COMPLETE LIST BELOW OF ALL EVENTS TILL THE END OF THE YEAR
Sports Night – Andrea Muchow / Erika Calabrese
Scheduled for 5/10; rain date 5/31
Will be held at North from 7-9 pm. All Sachem Schools will participate.
Schools will be kept together this year.
All funds raised will go to PTA Council which distributes scholarships for Sachem students.
This will impact the Chinese Auction also scheduled for 5/31. More info to follow.
Auction – Jackie Caputo and Jess Freund
NEW DATE – JUNE 7TH
Letters and Tax Exempt forms are available
Always looking for volunteers and donation
Letters to Class Parents sent out
Each class parent must provide a snack. K-2 must provide water and 3-5 to provide soft drink.
A master spreadsheet will be maintained like last year to keep track of business contacted and donations received.
Wenonah Fun and Fitness 5K –Heather Morreale
Scheduled for June 8th - 4th year for the event
8:30 am – Kids Fun Run
9:00 am 5k run
More info to follow in April/May
Always looking for committee members and sponsors
Smart School Initiative was Approved
Several improvements we will see include a double vestibule to improve security and wireless internet
Could be done over Spring Break or over the summer.
Based on school budget approval the elementary school day will change.
School hours for next year will start earlier at 8:45. Dismissal will remain the same.
This will allow for an added lunch period. Teachers will no longer need to supervisor lunch. Outside aides will be hired to support.
Community Night – Back to the Future
Will focus on the 50 year anniversary of Wenonah,
Flyer to be sent home with details
Budget Vote 5/21
Proposed budget is under the tax cap
Budget includes a full size bus with a lift which would accommodate all children on field trips and outside activities budget would also provide additional money to Wenonah to offer more clubs at the elementary level
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April 5th – 5th Grade Swim Night
April 10th – Gertrude Hawk Pickups
April 11th – Spring Photos
April 12th – WINGO
April 17th – Community Night
April 17th – Plant Sale Money Due
April 18th – 26th – Spring Recess – School Closed
May 3rd – Mother/Son Game Night (North Auditorium)
May 6th – 10th – Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7th - Kindergarten Orientation
May 8th – Mother’s Day Plant Sale Pre-Order Pickup (3:30 – 6:30)
May 9th & 10th – Mother’s Day Plant Sale
May 9th – Ducks Game
May 10th – Sports Night (Sachem HS North Football Field)
May 14th & May 15th- Scholastic Book Fair
May 14th – Spring Concert
May 17th – Talent Show
May 23rd – May 28th – Memorial Day Weekend
May 31st – Sports Night Rain Date (Sachem HS North Football Field)
June 7th – Auction
June 8th – Wenonah Fun and Fitness 5K
June 11th – Field Day
June 13th – PTA Farewell Dinner
June 18th – Field Day Rain Date
June 25th – Half Day
June 26th – Half Day / Last Day
May 16, 2019 at 7pm
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PTA MEETING
March 7, 2019
CO-PRESIDENTS Jessica Freund and Jackie Caputo
VICE PRESIDENT Heather Morreale
TREASURER Jenine Kenny
SECRETARY Jessica Hill
CORR. SECRETARY Andrea Muchow
Pledge of Allegiance
None to report
No updates
Handout provided at meeting with additional information
All families are encouraged to go online and take the survey of what you want to see in your community.
Father Daughter Dance
Huge success, thank you to all the volunteers
Game Show Family Fun Night
Overwhelming positive feedback.
A BIG thank you to Mrs. Berger who was instrumental in the event coordination
Ongoing Department of Environmental Control
Organized by Michelle Pitman
Grades 1-5 will all get to enjoy an event sponsored by the DEC at no cost.
2nd grade enjoyed a reptile experience
Book Fair
All children who attended enjoyed shopping and were well behaved
Box Tops – continues, but first round winners Mrs. DeGregory and Mrs. Berger
Final deadline is 6/1
PARP (Pick a Reading Partner) – Kristin Gelzinis
Event kick off is 3/8 – The Kingdom of Wenonah
Flyer sent home on March 8th outline some of the fun events
Cultural Arts
Due to the efforts and money raised from the PTA Wenonah Cultural Arts funds are able to host additional events for the kids.
Some possible upcoming events include a Human Game Board, Jump for Jill and a STEAM Music Show
Mother / Daughter Painting – Nurya Brady and Lauren Aichinger
This year Wenonah is trying a new type of event that many feel will allow for more interaction between the kids and adults
The event is open to any special person to the girls, not limited to mother’s only
The new committee chairs have worked tirelessly to host a very special events for the girls
Father / Son Bowling - Jenine Kenney
This year the entire bowling alley will be for Wenonah
More participation is encouraged to fill the entire bowling alley
Sports Night – Andrea Muchow / Erika Calabrese
Scheduled for 5/10; rain date 5/31
Will be held at North from 7-9 pm. All Sachem Schools will participate.
Schools will be kept together this year.
All funds raised will go to PTA Council which distributes scholarships for Sachem students.
This will impact the Chinese Auction also scheduled for 5/31. More info to follow.
Auction – Jackie Caputo and Jess Freund
NEW DATE – JUNE 7TH
Letters and Tax Exempt forms are available
Always looking for volunteers and donation
Letters to Class Parents will be distributed shortly
A master spreadsheet will be maintained like last year to keep track of business contacted and donations received.
Wenonah Fun and Fitness 5K –Heather Morreale
Scheduled for June 8th - 4th year for the event
8:30 am – Kids Fun Run
9:00 am 5k run
More info to follow in April/May
Always looking for committee members
The nominating committee met. The new board nominees have been contacted as well as 5th Grade committee.
Refer to website for the selection and by-laws
Nominees elected will be called into office during the last meeting of the year
Mother / Daughter – preferably moms of sons or dads
Father / Son – preferably moms of daughters
Auction Committee Members
5K Committee Members
Mother/Son upcoming – details to follow
Wingo #3 will be held in May
Lockout that occurred went smoothly.
No one is allowed n or out of the building until law enforcement deems it safe. Kids do not hide; business as usual inside the school
Smart School Initiative was Approved
Several improvements we will see include a double vestibule to improve security and wireless internet
Based on school budget approval the elementary school day will change.
School hours for next year will start earlier at 8:45. Dismissal will remain the same.
This will allow for an added lunch period. Teachers will no longer need to supervisor lunch. Outside aides will be hired to support.
State Test Feedback
State tests are not used to evaluate teacher’s performance. You can choose to opt out but there is no connection to test results and teacher performance evaluations.
Community Night – Back to the Future
Will focus on the 50 year anniversary of Wenonah
Flyer to be sent home with details
March 8th – 27th – PARP
March 6th & 7th – Scholastic Book Fair
March 11th – Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser due
March 13th – 15th – Shamrock Cutouts on sale during lunch
March 25th – Yankee Candle Fundraiser starts
March 15th - Mother/Daughter Paint Night Event
March 26th – Half Day
March 31st – Father/Son Bowling Event
April 17th – Community Night
May 17th – Talent Show (tentative date)
May 10th – Sports Night (Sachem HS North Football Field)
May 31st – Sports Night Rain Date (Sachem HS North Football Field)
June 7th – Auction
June 8th – Wenonah Fun and Fitness 5K
April 4, 2019 at 7pm
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PTA MEETING
February 7, 2019
CO-PRESIDENTS- Jessica Freund and Jackie Caputo
VICE PRESIDENT Heather Morreale
TREASURER Jenine Kenny
SECRETARY Jessica Hill
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY- Andrea Muchow
Pledge of Allegiance
Motion to Accept Prior Meeting Minutes (online from January 2019)
Motion to Accept Treasurer's Report (Jenine Kenny)
Thank you from Mrs. Licurisi
Current membership is just under 200. With 486 students at Wenonah we hope to continue to increase this number.
It is not too late to join the PTA
Outstanding job done by the team and good participation
New to Wenonah – other Sachem Schools have hosted the event. It is a brain challenge type event.
The children enjoyed the event in school on 2/7
Hosted at Samoset at 6:30
Food and Drink for sale at the event
Scheduled for June 8th - 4th year for the event
8:30 am – Kids Fun Run
9:00 am 5k run
More info to follow in April/May
Always looking for committee members
Ongoing throughout March
Theme for this year is The Kingdom of Wenonah
The committee met. The new board nominees have been contacted as well as 5th Grade committee.
Refer to website for the selection and by-laws
Scheduled for 5/10; rain date 5/31
Will be held at North from 7-9 pm. All Sachem Schools will participate.
Schools will be kept together this year.
All funds raised will go to PTA Council which distributes scholarships for Sachem students.
This may impact the Chinese Auction also scheduled for 5/31. More info to follow.
Next Collection – End of the Year Incentive
Family Fun Night – Brain Challenge – Helpers for that Night
Auction Committee Members (May 31)
Wenonah Fun and Fitness 5K
Father/Daughter Dance upcoming
Will consider modification to names of the special dances/names based on calls to the school. Family structures have changed.
New security features in place in the school.
Blue strobe light, pull box and separate siren for a lock down.
Double lobby is awaiting approval
Kindness and Justice activities sent home.
Letter sent home in regards to traffic pattern on Hudson Avenue for student’s safety.
February 8th – Father/Daughter Dance
February 12th – 14th – Valentine Cut-outs
February 18th – 22nd – NO SCHOOL – Mid-Winter Recess
February 25th – Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser Begins
February 28th – Holly Rock Entertainment – Family Fun Night
March 4th – 15th – PARP
March 6th & 7th – Scholastic Book Fair
March 15 - Mother/Daughter
March 31st – Father/Son Event
March 7, 2019 at 7pm
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CO-PRESIDENTS- Jessica Freund and Jackie Caputo
VICE PRESIDENT- Heather Morreale
TREASURER - Jenine Kenny
SECRETARY - Jessica Hill
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY- Andrea Muchow
Pledge of Allegiance
Motion to Accept Prior Meeting Minutes (online from December 5, 2018)
Motion to Accept Treasurer's Report (Jenine Kenny)
Thank you from the 1st Grade Teachers for the Enrichment Check
Thank you from Ms. Lounsbury for the Enrichment Check
Thank you from Mrs. Berger on behalf of the Wenonah Staff for the Enrichment Check
Current membership is just under 200. With 486 students at Wenonah we hope to continue to increase this number.
It is not too late to join the PTA
Breakfast with Santa
Outstanding job done by Jenn Carusillo and Maureen Escobar
Holiday Boutique
Great job by Heather Morreale for organizing the event.
Thank you to all that volunteered
The students had a great experience
Holiday Concert at Samoset
Excellent job by Wenonah Students and Staff
Auction Committee Members (May 31)
Jessica Freund and Jackie Caputo to Chair event
Looking for committee members
Sports Night Chair
Erika Calabrese and Andrea Muchow to chair event
Time to form the nominating committee for next year’s PTA Board
The committee must consist of 2 current board members and 3 additional PTA members.
Nomination forms will be distributed shortly. The forms will remain sealed until the committee meets.
The nominees will be contacted in advance and must consent at the following PTA meeting.
Collections are on-going throughout the year.
1st deadline is February 1st for the reward
Will reopen in January
Wingo – January 11th
Swim Night – still need the pool to confirm the date
Father Daughter Dance – February 8th
Concerts and holiday events were all a success. The students and staff enjoyed the time at Wenonah
January begins Kindness and Justine Week. More into to be sent home with details
Community Night – Back to the Future
No Science Fair this year as projects will be in support of Community Night.
Leadership has several upcoming projects that include Birthday Bags and Compliment Jars.
January 11th Wingo #2
January 21st Martin Luther King Day – NO SCHOOL
January 22nd Kindness and Justice Starts
January 25th 5th Grade Swim Night
January 30th Mix It Up Lunch
February 7, 2019 at 7pm
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OFFICERS
CO-PRESIDENTS - Jessica Freund and Jackie Caputo
VICE PRESIDENT- Heather Morreale
TREASURER - Jenine Kenny
SECRETARY- Jessica Hill
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY - Andrea Muchow
Pledge of Allegiance
Motion to Accept Prior Meeting Minutes (online from October 11, 2018)
Motion to Accept Treasurer's Report (Jenine Kenny)
Membership (Jessica Hill)
Current membership is just under 200. With 486 students at Wenonah we hope to continue to increase this number.
Board President Laura Slattery
If you want to make a difference…Get Involved!
Posting on social media isn’t helpful. Please feel free to email any BOE member with concerns or issues.
There will be 5 open seats on the Board come May…run for office
The students were not able to attend the rescheduled date.
The Shoe Box for Soldiers event was a huge success.
Students anticipated collecting 30 shoe boxes and were able to donate 93 boxes!
More upcoming projects throughout the year.
All Leadership Projects must be presented and approved by Ms. DiPaola. If not part of the Leadership Club students can join an Action Team to assist on a project.
Trick or Trunk/ Pumpkin Patch / Halloween Parade
Barnes and Noble
Scholastic Book Fair
Fresh Food Drive
PARP Committee Members (March 4-15)
Mrs. Berger to Host as Staff member and Chair selected
Auction Committee Members (May 31)
Sports Night Chair (date TBD)
Holiday Boutique (Heather Morreale)
Still open to attend
Will be selling 50/50 Raffles, Wenonah Ornaments, Reindeer Food
Collections are on-going throughout the year
Closed for the month of December
Many successful events – Mixed Bag, Muffin, Square One
Shirts were delivered
5th Grade Pictures are complete
Community Night – Back to the Future
The children are enjoying many holiday celebrations
Students have enjoyed coding in the computer lab
December 6-7 Holiday Boutique
December 9 Breakfast with Santa - Greene Turtle
December 11 Half Day
December 17-19 Snowman Cutouts on sale during lunch
December 19 Holiday Concert - 7pm at Samoset
December 20 Half Day
Dec 24-Jan 1 No School - Holiday Recess
January 3, 2019 at 7pm
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PTA MEETING
October 11, 2018
CO-PRESIDENTS Jessica Freund
Jackie Caputo
VICE PRESIDENT Heather Morreale
TREASURER Jenine Kenny
SECRETARY Jessica Hill
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Andrea Muchow
A new process will be implemented this year to better track and account all money in and out. Forms will be required whenever money is requested for an event as well as when money is turned in for an event.
A new form was also created for reimbursement requests for expenses. Receipts will also be required.
All forms are available on the PTA webpage for download.
Event will run for 3 weeks starting October 29th
A flyer will be sent home detailing the event
It is recommended that children read 75 minutes a week.
They should return the form along with a food donation that is outlined in the flyer. For every submittal the children get a feather that will be on display in the school.
The food collected goes to support the baskets created at North HS for families within our community that are in need.
The week a Thanksgiving an additional flyer will be sent home perishable items needed to complete the baskets.
October is Bulling Prevention Month. The PTA sponsored bracelets that were given to all children.
The children are encouraged to wear Blue every Monday in October.
A special presentation for parents will be held on October 18th at 7 pm. The presentation will be given by the YMCA as well as a representative from law enforcement.
Mrs. DiPaola has been a guest reader in every class to reinforce the message
The PTA selected a new company this year, Sand Castle. After a side-by-side comparison the conclusion was that Sand Castle offered better products as well as incentives like sibling discount.
Feedback from the volunteers was that the day ran very smooth and organized.
Flyers will be sent home with details. Event is scheduled for 10/24 6-7:30. The rain date will be 10/30. Setup begins at 5:30.
Looking for volunteers to decorate cars as well as provide bags of candy.
Similar to last year there will be an allergy friendly section as well as traditional candy.
There will be a collection at the entrance for canned goods and all donations are appreciated.
Wenonah has approximately 480 students and our membership is currently at 150.
The PTA is asking everyone to reach out and encourage membership and participation.
MemberHub is a free site to the PTA that is similar to SignUp Genius.
The PTA will be utilizing this site to create sign-ups. We will also use the site to update the calendar and events.
A flyer is available with instructions
Any questions can be directed to Jessica Hill jessicahill85@gmail.com
Open SignUp are as follows:
Barnes and Noble / CPK Fundraiser Chair (Nov 8)
Miss Chocolate Pick-Up Helpers (2) (Nov 15)
PARP Chair / Committee Members (March 4-15)
Mother / Daughter Event Chair (March 24)
Auction Committee Members (May 31)
Sports Night Chair (date TBD)
The PTA is looking for anyone to assist with the event preparation.
Typically California Pizza Kitchen has joined with Wenonah to donate back a portion of the proceeds of any family that eats there on the night of the event.
The PTA is looking for someone to reach out to other local restaurants to see if they would participate.
Cari Pallazolla is running the program again.
A flyer will be sent home shortly with details.
Last year the class with the most box tops got a pizza and ice cream party.
The PTA is looking to reward the kids three times throughout the year.
A book was left on every student’s desk DURING Curriculum Night. Out of 400+ books only 50 were purchased.
Due to the required work and poor performance, next year the PTA will change how they are sold.
Flyers will go out soon with details.
1st Wingo 10/12
Mixed Bag Sale currently underway till 10/19
School Store Opened every Friday during lunch
Halloween Dance coming up on 10/26
Pumpkin Cut-out on sale during lunch the week of Halloween.
One winner will be chosen from all who purchased.
5th Grade play will be Aladdin.
Laptop Carts
The school now has laptop carts – there is one cart for every grade level with 30 laptops.
All laptops are loaded with grade level programs
The teachers and staff have undergone training
The feedback from students is that they really enjoy it.
Board of Education Meeting Summary
Wenonah now has a full time security guard.
All new practices with ID are for the safety of our students
State test scores are only available on the Parent Portal
Overall the school district is in a good place financially and has recovered from the struggles of a few years ago.
All class parents and assistants were selected at the meeting.
The list was posted to the PTA website.
All teachers were notified in their mailboxes 10/12
Letters will go home to all class parents and assistants the week of October 15th
November 15 at 7pm
Guest Speaker – School Board President Laura Slattery to take questions and discuss opportunities on School Board Committees
THERE WILL NOT BE A PTA MEETING IN DECEMBER.
Oct 19 Mixed Bag Fundraiser money due
Oct 19 Pumpkin Patch
Oct 22 Muffin Mix Fundraiser starts
Oct 24 Trick or Trunk 6-7:30pm
Oct 24-25 Scholastic Book Fair
Oct 24-26 Pumpkin Cutouts on sale during lunch
Oct 26 5th Grade Halloween Dance 7-9pm
Oct 29 Read to Feed Starts
Oct 30 Trick or Trunk - raindate
Oct 31 Halloween Parade at 2pm
Nov 2 Muffin Mix Fundraiser money due
Square 1 Art money due
Nov 6 Election Day – no school for students
Nov 8 Barnes and Noble Night
California Pizza Kitchen Fundraiser
Nov 12 Veterans’ Day – no school
Nov 14 Picture retakes, clubs and 5th Grade Grad Picture
Nov 15 Miss Chocolate pickups
Nov 16 Read to Feed ends
Nov 19-21 Turkey Cutouts on sale during lunch
Nov 20 Thanksgiving Feast (1st and 2nd Grade)
Nov 22-23 Thanksgiving – no school