March 6, 2014
Meeting called to order 6:35
Minutes from previous meeting read and approved
All board members present
Executive Board Reports:
President - Janet:
- Pup Strut – For the event, we will start in the gross motor skills room with two or three obstacles. Students will have race bibs and will receive a stamp or sticker when completing this task. They will then ride tricycles around the circle drive to receive their next sticker and finish the event on the playground. Each participant will receive a Pup Strut T-shirt and participation ribbon. Prizes will be awarded based on fundraising. Prizes are to be determined.
- Sponsor for the Pup Strut have been identified by the committee and are being contacted. We are still collecting sponsors.
- 135 Parents will be attending snacks with students.
Vice President - DeVanna:
- Work room organization has begun.
Treasurer - Tami
- Bank balance $1,741.66, setting aside $500 for Library, $1,241.66 is available for PSG use.
- Income: Snacks with Students $120, Interest $ .12, $5.00 Brownsburg Education Fund (Yankee Candle Promo).
- No expenses at this time.
- 2013 Tax Return to be filed shortly.
Secretary - Sonja:
- Nothing to report at this time.
Teacher Representative - Sarah:
- Working on wish list from teachers. This will be posted outside the teachers’ classrooms so parents can see what supplies teachers might need and fill them.
- Donorschoose.org...fundraiser for teachers supplies
Preschool Coordinator - Jennifer
- Signed up BECC for Campbell’s Labels for Education. Waiting for confirmation email. Teachers will be able to shop from catalog with points. Collection box to be put in front office.
Committee Reports:
Fundraising
- 135 Parents RSVPed to Snacks with Students. Still waiting for bill from cafeteria for parent snacks.
- Pup Strut May 1 and 2. Still to decide on shirts and price. Students have been submitting their artwork for T-shirt logo. Pup Strut committee meeting April 10th at the library. Still looking for sponsors and volunteers for event. Sign up Genius to go out after Spring break to volunteer to help run the event.
Relay for Life
- Our tent theme is Mardi Gras. We are planning an "Art Sale" as a fundraiser showcasing BECC student art. Other activities being considered: face painting, ladder ball, a putting green, Mardi Gras beads and cake pops.
- Day of event volunteers needed in 2 hour shifts to man our tent from 10am-10pm on May 17
- Spirit Week: May 12-16 leading up to Relay for Life. Each day will have a theme. Coin war competition is being planned between classes. Age appropriate education curriculum will be shared with students. Instruction letter to be send home in back packs to guide families how to register online and get involved.
Box Tops
- Box top collection totaled 6,400 Box Tops. Check coming for $566.80 in late April or early May.
- Ms. Ravech's class was the winner, prize bags passed out to class.
- Collection Box returned to front office so please keep sending them in.
- Next submission will be in May.
Campbell's Labels for education
- Application pending.
Staff Appreciation
- With help from Alison, Valentine bags were passed out to the entire staff
- Need to gather supplies and ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9) plus end of year token.
- If anyone is interested in helping, call Kelly Genova at 317-989-9751 or email Stlcards79@hotmail.com
Library:
- Library is ready to use with over 1,000 books on the shelves
- Scholastic book fair week of March 11
- If we sell over $2,000 worth of books we get 40% back from Scholastic
New Business:
- Spring party moved to February next year with Valentine theme
- May 22 & 23 End of year celebration and Field Day with PSG support. Dates for Field Day are pending due to snow days in June
- Looking for parents to fill open PSG positions for next year. If interested, please contact Janet Moser at janet.a.moser@gmail.com.
Next meeting May 14 at 6:30 (final for this school year)
Meeting adjourned at 7:45
