Present: Melissa
Bocash, Alicia Wallace, Allen Pifer, Samantha Pifer, Jessica Almy, Amanda
Leslie, Tonya McMurray
Call to Order: The
meeting was called to order at 6:11 p.m.
Approval of Minutes: Allen
Pifer moved and Alicia Wallace seconded to accept the minutes of the October 3,
2013 meeting as presented. The motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report: The
Treasurer’s Report shows a balance of $6,593.92 as of October 31, 2013. A
little less than $4,000 will go to pay Yankee Candle. The photographer for
school photos still needs to be paid; Amanda will calculate the total owed to
her so we can pay her.
Old Business
Yankee Candles: We will receive a discount because of early
payment. We have received payment ($95) from online sales.
Spring Play: Teachers are considering Peter Pan in March or April.
Fire Safety Month & Trip to Fire Station: Went well.
Veteran’s Day Program: Small turnout, but it went well. Discussed
having a second form of communication (e.g., email list or Facebook page) to
remind parents and see if we can get a higher turnout.
Recycling: Teachers have started collection boxes. Currently the
recyclables are being transported to the SAU to be added to the Newport School
District’s recycling.
New Business
School Food Drive: Kick off December 2 and run through December 18.
Teachers will talk to students and will up a challenge between buildings. Food drive will benefit the Newport Food
Pantry.
Holiday Program: Tentatively set for December 18. Teachers will
check with Town Hall regarding availability of Town Hall. Program will be A Charlie Brown Christmas. Teachers have
a Snoopy costume. Students will create the scenery. It was suggested that we ask
people to contribute to the food drive.
December PJ Party/Movie Night: Amanda will create a poll to
determine whether there is interest in a parents night out activity on December
6.
Annie’s Garden Grant: Amanda will write a grant to request funds
for a student garden from Annie’s.
Alicia will coordinate the garden.
Earth Day/Memorial: Agreed to do a memorial for Alyssa Hansen –
perhaps planting a tree in conjunction with Earth Day.
Box Tops and Labels for Education: Amanda sent in new submission
and expects we will receive approximately $100.
Website: Needs to be updated and publicized. Link web page to
Facebook page.
Library Visits: New children’s librarian starts at the beginning of
December. Jessica will coordinate getting regular visits set up.
Scott: PE teacher will be leaving. Amanda will ask school board
about plans for replacement
Bus Shelter: Have decided not to move forward with bus shelter.
Cards for Troops: Allen’s stepmother will bring in cards for kids
to color.
Pizza Fundraiser: Melissa received details from Little Caesars. If
we sell more than $100, shipping will be free. Agreed to look at January as
timeframe for fundaiser.
Next Meeting: Thursday,
December 4 at 6 pm.
Adjournment: The
meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
Tonya McMurray