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VFMS PTO Meeting Minutes, April 6, 2021

Posted on: September 7, 2021

      Compiled and edited by Kusuma Muglurmath

Meeting commenced at 7:00 PM

 In attendance were:

  • Matt Gibson 
  • Un Kyong Ho
  • Amy Terlecki 
  • Judy Reiter
  • Versha Shah
  • Heather McConnell
  • Kusuma Muglurmath

Call to order

Principal Gibson’s updates:

  • Sports are in session.
  • Course selection options for 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades are coming.
  • We are having a meeting to determine transition for 5th graders.
  • No decision yet for high school move up day.
  • PSSA option –  more families need to make their selection so that we can act accordingly.
  • Open to ideas regarding 8th grade graduation. Suggestion from families are welcome.
  • Brainstorming ideas for a gathering and a ceremony outdoor.
  • A lot of plans depend upon the virus and county guidelines.
  • We are working with elementary and high school so that we do not overlap in terms of events.
  • Many thanks to VFMS PTO cultural arts efforts – Dr. Beal’s visit was fantastic.
  • The topic of resilience resonated in her words.
  • We had a lot of positive feedback from children.
  • Students asked many, very good questions.
  • A number of families have called with requests to send kids checking if they can send their child for face-face instruction.
  • Each request has been evaluated based upon their circumstances and demonstrated needs.
  • We want to work with families in this regard and come to the best possible solution.
  • Gym programs are incorporating more outdoor activities if the group is big.
  • Lunches are 6 feet apart. Dr. Rothera works very hard to come up with plans to make it safe for the kids.
  • We are continuing to do screening, and it has been effective.
  • If teachers notice illness in a child, they have sent them to the nurse for further advice.
  • School nurses Barb and Jenna have done a wonderful job during this unprecedented time.
  • We may have a grade level meeting  in late April to wrap things up for the year and provide an outlook for the next year.

Communications Report – Judy Reiter

Working with Kym for ongoing website matters.

Fundraising report – Versha Shah and Heather McConnell

Heather: 

  • Teacher appreciation week(May 3) planning is done.
  • Monday: Continental breakfast.
  • Tuesday: Soft pretzels.
  • Wednesday: Kona ice.
  • Thursday: Boxed lunch from Elegant cafe.
  • Friday: Large take home pizza. Was looking at the Nothing Bundt cake option as well.

Versha:

  • Ordered trophies and T-shirts for spring strides winners.
  • The Builders club raffle night was filled with action.
  • The raffle generated $1000 after the cost.
  • Half of that amount, $550 will be credited to the PTO.

Un Kyong:  Working on an idea on virtual Kahoot for Trivia night. Talking with the TEMS PTO president.

Cultural Events report – Amy Terlecki 

  • Dr. Melba Pattillo Beals’ visit was very successful and well liked.
  • Author Visit – Linda Malaley Hunt for 5th and 7th grade. She has a book on the summer reading list.

President’s updates – Un Kyong Ho

  • Soliciting thank you msgs for teachers and staff through google forms.
  • A link will be provided through the PTO blast.
  • Families and students can share their thoughts by submitting their thank notes of appreciation for teachers and staff.
  • Looking for new board members for next school year.

Meeting concluded at 8:30 PM

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