Valley Forge Middle School PTO

Parent-Teacher Organization for VFMS

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Meeting commenced at 7:00 PM

In attendance were: 

  •             Un Kyong Ho
  •             Heather McConnell
  •             Chrystele Baden Desouza
  •             Judy Reiter
  •             Amy Terlecki
  •             Kusuma Muglurmath
  •             Michelle Iwachiw
  •             Megan Edwards
  •             Kym Costanzo

 Call to order

 T&E Care report – Amanda Ivory via Un Kyong Ho

  • Annual holiday drive begins Dec1.
  • VFMS is collecting blankets, Walmart/Target gift cards in sealed envelopes.
  • Venmo donations are also accepted this year.
  • Please visit tecare.org frequently as it is updated often.

 Communications report – Judy Reiter

Kym Costanzo (PTO website)

  • Kym explained many ways that she can help with the PTO website-such as activity additions.
  • Kym offered board members assistance in navigating systems she has built for the PTO.
  • She also presented to the board, different plans that she offers and explained how they work.
  • The board compared two methods of payments for receiving funds on the website.

President’s report – Un Kyong Ho

Marketing Plan:

  • Created an Instagram account for VFMS PTO.
  • Each Committee can put their announcements on the PTO Instagram/Facebook page.
  • One board member per grade can take up posting info on social media.
  • Please use tinyurl to shorten your links before posting.
  • VFMS PTO looking for a new assistant treasurer.
  • Thanks to Danyll Lockett for her time and service to VFMS PTO.
  • Sweet Jazmines has not been able to make a decision regarding fundraising opportunities.
  • The board explored other places and times for possible options, including Valentine’s Day fundraising.
  • Presented the TREX recycling program to the board as a possible project for student organizations at school.

 Cultural Events report – Amy Terlecki

  • Continued to work with teachers to organize author visits.

 Treasury report – Michelle Iwachiw

  • Some Direct donations have arrived which will be deposited.

 Fundraising report – Heather McConnell

  • Organized pick up events for Marathon T-shirts/Medals.

Parents Social report – Chrystele Baden Desouza

  • The Halloween photo contest has been served.
  • Contestants have been selected and awarded.
  • Working to set up a virtual grade level meeting with Dr. Rothera and parents so that parents can ask questions regarding activities.

Meeting concluded at 8:30 PM