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Walworth Parents Club Minutes --
Tuesday 7 May 2013:
Respectfully
submitted by Toni Pieper
Members Present:
Officers: Melanie Litton-Castellon (President), Carolyn Holt
(Treasurer), Toni Pieper (Secretary), Sandi Haeni (Vice President)
Staff: Pam Larson, Pam Knorr, Jodi Cullen
Parents: Julia Vail, Nicole Kinane, Kelly Davis, Jessica
Ames, Barry Gilmore, Kelly Taylor, Debra Amann, Valerie Bereckis-Gibbs, Karla
Eischeid, Diane Martin, Ashley Hicks, Kim Jordan, Jody Chambers, Julie Ford,
Jean Culley, Melinda Peterson, Tammy Griffin
Call to order 7:01pm
Introductions
Approval of Minutes- Motion- Mrs.
Ford, Second- Mrs. Griffin
Treasurer's Report – Mrs. Holt
*We
reviewed the budget
*Copies
available upon request
Communication
from the public
*We
received a thank you note from the 3rd graders that attended the
field trip to MPM
*We received a thank you note from the 4th grade teachers for the field trip to Old World Wisconsin
*We received a thank you note from the 4th grade teachers for the field trip to Old World Wisconsin
Income Sources Reports:
*
Market Day - Cindy Nordmeyer [not present] March total $165.65
*
Sentry Receipts - Student Council [not present]
*
Box Tops - Sandi Haeni-Dispute has been cleared up. We will receive $800 in
December
*
Labels For Education - Amanda Marshall [not present]
*
Target - Carolyn Holt (Received $369.53 for the year) Explained the Red Card
*
Pop Tops - Jill Dallesasse- S.H.O.W.
Club collects the pop tops. All proceeds go to the Ronald McDonald House.
Unfinished Business:
- Fundraising update- Mrs. Haeni said we raised
$1770.37. Flower blub orders will be available for pick up on Thursday 9
May at 3:30 in the multipurpose room.
- Staff Appreciation Week (May 6-10)- Mrs. Tipps [Not
present] is heading up this committee.
- Art Fair/Ice cream social- Mrs. Pieper gave the update on
who and what has been donated. Opened the floor asking for more
volunteers. Many stepped up to help.
- Graduation (Friday 7 June) 55 graduates- Ms.
Davis head the set up committee. Mrs. Craig will be asked about doing
pastries. Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Ames volunteered to help with the event.
New Business:
1.
Mrs.
Larson is working to secure free childcare for ALL PC meetings from Student
Council members. This will count as service hours for the students. They will
watch the kids in the atrium.
2.
Funds Requests
*Mrs. Cullen requested funds for the 2nd Grade field trip bus to Henry Vilas Zoo. Current cost $12.75/student (60 students). We agreed to pay $345. Motion-Mrs. Pieper, Second- Mr. Gilmore
*Mrs. Larson requested funds for the Whitewater Players on 28 October 2013. The cost of the assembly is $350. Motion-Mr. Gilmore, Second-Mrs. Jordan
*Mrs. Cullen requested funds for the 2nd Grade field trip bus to Henry Vilas Zoo. Current cost $12.75/student (60 students). We agreed to pay $345. Motion-Mrs. Pieper, Second- Mr. Gilmore
*Mrs. Larson requested funds for the Whitewater Players on 28 October 2013. The cost of the assembly is $350. Motion-Mr. Gilmore, Second-Mrs. Jordan
3.
Elections
*Secretary- Mrs. Pieper- unanimous yes vote
*Treasurer- Mrs. Taylor- unanimous yes vote
*Vice President- Mrs. Jordan- unanimous yes vote
*President- Mrs. Chambers 16 votes, Mr. Gilmore 4 votes
Motion from Mrs. Vail to have 2 Vice Presidents. Mr. Gilmore and Mrs. Jordan will share duties
*Secretary- Mrs. Pieper- unanimous yes vote
*Treasurer- Mrs. Taylor- unanimous yes vote
*Vice President- Mrs. Jordan- unanimous yes vote
*President- Mrs. Chambers 16 votes, Mr. Gilmore 4 votes
Motion from Mrs. Vail to have 2 Vice Presidents. Mr. Gilmore and Mrs. Jordan will share duties
4.
Next meeting
scheduled:
4 June 2013 at 7pm in the teachers workroom
Adjourn: 8:00pm
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Walworth Parents Club Minutes -- Tuesday 9 April 2013:
Respectfully
submitted by Toni Pieper
Members Present:
Officers: Melanie Litton-Castellon (President), Carolyn Holt
(Treasurer), Toni Pieper (Secretary), Sandi Haeni (Vice President)
Staff: Pam Larson, April Antonson, Rachel Roemer, Jill
Dallesasse, Michelle Schauf, Troy Hummel
Parents: Julia Vail, Nicole Kinane, Vanessa Tipps
Call to order 7:02pm
Introductions
Approval of Minutes- Motion- Mrs.
Larson, Second- Mrs. Schauf
Treasurer's Report – Mrs. Holt
*We
reviewed the budget
*Copies
available upon request
Income Sources Reports:
*
Market Day - Cindy Nordmeyer [not present] March total $165.65
*
Sentry Receipts - Student Council [not present]
*
Box Tops - Sandi Haeni-Working to clear up a dispute with BTFE. We should
receive approximately $900 for the spring collection.
*
Labels For Education - Amanda Marshall [not present]
*
Target - Carolyn Holt (Received $369.53 for the year)
*
Pop Tops - Jill Dallesasse- S.H.O.W.
Club collects the pop tops. All proceeds go to the Ronald McDonald House.
Unfinished Business:
- Fundraising
update- Mrs. Haeni reported that the Fast Track Fundraiser of Flower Bulbs
would start on April 15 with one week of sales. The orders will be
submitted by April 22nd. The expected arrival date of orders placed
would be the week of May 6th.
- Mrs.
Tipps informed us that the $1500 will no longer be needed to finish the
fence.
New Business:
1.
Funds
request:
*Mrs.
Niemuth requested funds for the 3rd grade field trip to MPM.
Original cost $21.75/student. We agreed to pay $640. Motion-Mrs. Tipps,
Second-Mrs. Kinane
*Mrs. Schauf requested funds for the 5th grade fieldtrip to Holiday Home bus expense of $240. We agreed to pay $240. Motion-Mrs. Kinane, Second-Mrs. Tipps
*Mrs. Tipps requested funds for Teacher Appreciation Week. Board is providing a light lunch for Tuesday and Thursday. Mrs. Tipps and Mrs. Nottolini are co-chairs and are looking for baked goods donations for that week. We agreed to pay $500. Motion-Mrs. Vail, Second-Mrs. Kinane
*Mrs. Schauf requested funds for the 5th grade fieldtrip to Holiday Home bus expense of $240. We agreed to pay $240. Motion-Mrs. Kinane, Second-Mrs. Tipps
*Mrs. Tipps requested funds for Teacher Appreciation Week. Board is providing a light lunch for Tuesday and Thursday. Mrs. Tipps and Mrs. Nottolini are co-chairs and are looking for baked goods donations for that week. We agreed to pay $500. Motion-Mrs. Vail, Second-Mrs. Kinane
2. Upcoming
Events
*Art Fair and Ice cream social (Tuesday 14 May 2013) Mrs. Pieper and Ms. Litton-Castellon are co-chairs. We are looking for volunteers to help with the event.
*Art Fair and Ice cream social (Tuesday 14 May 2013) Mrs. Pieper and Ms. Litton-Castellon are co-chairs. We are looking for volunteers to help with the event.
*Graduation
(7 June 2013) Mrs. Holt, Mrs. Pieper, Mrs. Haeni, Ms. Litton-Castellon and Mrs.
Tipps are the graduation committee. We will be looking for volunteers from 7th
grade parents to help with the event.
*Mr. Hummel spoke about the Wellness Committee.
*Mr. Hummel spoke about the Wellness Committee.
3. Communication
from the public: We received thanks
for providing funds for the Mad Science Assembly.
4. Elections:
We collectively agreed to table elections until our next meeting. All positions
are available for next year. Please contact a Parents Club officer if you are
interested in filling this position. A discussion was held about disbanding PC
if we cannot get more parent involvement. Many communication pieces will be
going out to the student body this month in attempt to gather more support.
School Reach can be used to notify parents about monthly meetings.
5. Scheduled
next meeting: Tuesday 7 May 2013
Adjourn 8:12pm
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Walworth Parents Club Minutes --
Tuesday 12 March 2013:
Respectfully
submitted by Toni Pieper
Members Present:
Officers: Melanie Litton-Castellon (President), Carolyn Holt
(Treasurer), Toni Pieper (secretary)
Staff: Pam Larson, Jill Trosclair
Parents: Julie Ford, Nicole Kinane, Vanessa Tipps
Call to order 7:00pm
Introductions
Approval of Minutes- Motion- Mrs.
Ford, Second- Mrs. Tipps
Treasurer's Report – Mrs. Holt
*We
reviewed the budget
*Copies
available upon request
Income Sources Reports:
*
Market Day - Cindy Nordmeyer [not present]
*
Sentry Receipts - Student Council [not present]
*
Box Tops - Sandi Haeni [not present]- Announced the winner of the last contest
was Miss Koltes’ class. They won brownies. Over 9000 box tops were submitted
bringing in $400-$500 over budget!!
*
Labels For Education - Amanda Marshall [not present]
*
Target - Carolyn Holt (Received $369.53 for the year)
*
Pop Tops - Jill Dallassassee [not present]
Unfinished Business:
- Target
cards- If you get a Target card and put WEMS as your beneficiary, we
receive 1% back. There are two options for cards. You can get a Target
credit card or a Target Red card (debit card) that links to your checking
account. The Red card is only useable at Target.
- Fundraising
update- Mrs. Haeni [not present] reported that the Fast Track Fundraiser
of Flower Bulbs would start on April 15 with one week of sales. The
expected arrival date of orders placed would be the week prior to Mother’s
Day.
New Business:
1.
Funds
request:
*Mrs.
Tipps requested funds to finish the fence around the playground. She reported
that she collected 89 parent signatures requesting a gapless fence. A
discussion was held and we concluded that if the Building and Playground Fund
does not cover the cost then Parents Club would fund $1500 towards the goal. Motion-
Mrs. Ford, second- Mrs. Pieper
*Mrs. Trosclair requested funds for a 4th Grade field trip to Old World Wisconsin. Original cost was $14.50/student. We agreed to pay $405 to bring the cost down to $7/student. Motion- Mrs. Ford, second- Mrs. Tipps
*Mrs. Anice Machado [not present] requested funds for an 8th Grade field trip to the Holocaust Museum in May. If a grant was not available as in the past we agreed to pay $490 bringing the cost to $10/student. Motion- Mrs. Ford, Second- Mrs. Kinane
*Mrs. Larson requested funds for a Mad Science assembly for the whole school on April 5th. We agreed to pay $400 for the assembly. Motion- Mrs. Ford, Second- Mrs. Tipps
*Mrs. Trosclair requested funds for a 4th Grade field trip to Old World Wisconsin. Original cost was $14.50/student. We agreed to pay $405 to bring the cost down to $7/student. Motion- Mrs. Ford, second- Mrs. Tipps
*Mrs. Anice Machado [not present] requested funds for an 8th Grade field trip to the Holocaust Museum in May. If a grant was not available as in the past we agreed to pay $490 bringing the cost to $10/student. Motion- Mrs. Ford, Second- Mrs. Kinane
*Mrs. Larson requested funds for a Mad Science assembly for the whole school on April 5th. We agreed to pay $400 for the assembly. Motion- Mrs. Ford, Second- Mrs. Tipps
2.
We
received an email from Danelle Craig stating that she is available to do
pastries this year for the 8th Grade graduation
3.
Communication
from the public: We received more thank you notes from the
staff for the Target gift cards.
4.
Staff
Appriciation Week: Mrs.
Tipps said she was willing to co-chair the committee
5.
Elections: Parents Club elections will be held
at our next meeting. The vice president and treasurer position will need to be
filled for next year. Please contact a Parents Club officer if you are
interested in filling this position.
6.
Scheduled
next meeting: Tuesday
9 April 2013
Adjourn 7:49pm
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Walworth Parents Club Minutes --
Tuesday 8 January 2013:
Respectfully
submitted by Toni Pieper
Members Present:
Officers: Melanie Litton-Castellon (President), Sandi Haeni
(Vice President), Carolyn Holt (Treasurer), Toni Pieper (secretary)
Staff: Pam Knorr, Cindy Mecum
Parents: Julie Ford
Call to order 7:02pm
Introductions
Approval of Minutes- 1st-
Pam Knorr 2nd- Cindy Mecum
Treasurer's Report - Carolyn Holt
*We
reviewed the budget
*Copies
available upon request
Income Sources Reports:
*
Market Day - Cindy Nordmeyer [not present]- There is an issue of people
ordering and not picking up orders. We hope to put the items up for sale at the
next Market Day to recoup our cost.
*
Sentry Receipts - Student Council [not present]
*
Box Tops - Sandi Haeni- Announced the next contest will be starting at the end
of the month and will conclude on 21 Feb 2013. We discussed prizes, but nothing
was decided.
*
Labels For Education - Amanda Marshall [not present]- We currently have 8671
points
*
Target - Carolyn Holt (Received $369.53 for the year)
*
Pop Tops - Jill Dallassassee [not present]
Unfinished Business:
- Due
to not hearing a reply from Mr. Zs for fundraising, we will not be using
them for our spring fundraiser.
- Electronic
Recycling Program- Pam Knorr will be speaking with Pam Larson about
getting this program going.
New Business:
1.
Funds
request: There were
no fund requests.
2.
Fundraising: We have decided to go with the Flower
Bulbs by Fast Track Fundraising for this spring. The bulbs range in $5-25. The
school will receive 50% profit and free shipping if we have 150 or more items
ordered.
3.
Communication
from the public: We received numerous thank you notes from the
staff for the Target gift cards. We received numerous thank you notes from the
students who attended the Chicago Opera Playhouse fieldtrip.
3. Schedule
next meeting Tuesday 12 February 2013.
4. The
treasurer position will need to be filled for next year. Please contact a
Parents Club officer if you are interested in filling this position.
Adjourn 7:27pm
Walworth Parents Club Minutes --
Tuesday 11 December 2012:
Respectfully
submitted by Toni Pieper
Members Present:
Officers: Melanie Litton-Castellon (President), Carolyn Holt
(Treasurer), Toni Pieper (secretary)
Staff:
Parents: Nicole Kinane
Call to order 6:35pm
Informal meeting at Sammy’s on the
Square
- Agreement on $10 Target gift cards to school
staff
- Carolyn Holt will pick up cards and gift cards.
Officers will all help sign cards.
- Next meeting will be Tuesday, January 8, 2012
Adjourn 7:03pm
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Walworth Parents Club Minutes --
Tuesday 13 November 2012:
Respectfully
submitted by Toni Pieper
Members Present:
Officers: Melanie Litton-Castellon (President), Sandi Haeni
(Vice President), Carolyn Holt (Treasurer), Toni Pieper (secretary)
Staff: Pamela Larson, Ben Sorce, April Antonson
Parents:
Call to order 7:03pm
Introductions
Approval of Minutes- Correction
pointed out on the next meeting date by Sandi Haeni
Treasurer's Report - Carolyn Holt
*We
reviewed the budget
*Copies
available upon request
Income Sources Reports:
*
Market Day - Cindy Nordmeyer [not present]
*
Sentry Receipts - Student Council [not present]
*
Box Tops - Sandi Haeni (Announced the contest brought in $1237.70)
*
Labels For Education - Amanda Marshall [not present]
*
Target - Carolyn Holt (Received $369.53 for the year)
*
Pop Tops - Jill Dallassassee [not present]
Communication from the public:
*
Blog - WalworthParentsClub.Blogspot.com
*
Email - WalworthParentsClub@Gmail.com
*
Facebook - Walworth Parents Club (contact Mel on FB as this is a closed group)
* School website - http://www.walworth.k12.wi.us/
Unfinished Business:
1. Penny War- Since no one stepped up to
chair the event we canceled the fundraiser
2. Bookmark sales- April Antonson will
chair
3. Original Art- April Antonson will
chair
4. Artsonia- we discussed that the school
does get a portion of the proceeds
New Business:
1.
Funds
request:
*
Rotary Club asked for $50 for Holiday Food Baskets. Since it was already built
into the budget there was no discussion.
*
Chicago Opera Playhouse assembly is $800. All present voted to fund the $800
2.
Discuss
Fall fundraising opportunities
*
Sandi Haeni will set up a Mr. Zs fundraiser during Feb/March. We discussed that
we would want the delivery date to be March 16th
3. We
discussed hosting an Electronic Recycling program. Pam Larson agreed to look into
the program farther.
4. Schedule
next meeting Tuesday 11 December 2012 at 6:30pm at Sammy’s On the Square
for hot chocolate.
5. The
treasurer position will need to be filled for next year. Please contact a
Parents Club officer if you are interested in filling this position.
Adjourn 7:40pm
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Walworth Parents Club Minutes --
Tuesday 9 October 2012:
Respectfully
submitted by Toni Pieper
Members Present:
Officers: Melanie Litton-Castellon (President), Sandi Haeni
(Vice President), Carolyn Holt (Treasurer), Toni Pieper (secretary)
Staff: Pamela Larson, Linda Wenzel, Emily Nolen
Parents: Nicole Kinane
Call to order 7:04pm
Introductions
Approval of Minutes
Treasurer's Report - Carolyn Holt
*We
reviewed and set the budget for the upcoming year. $7625 is our total expenses
for payout during the 2012-13 school year.
*Copies
available upon request
Income Sources Reports:
*
Market Day - Cindy Nordmeyer [not present]
*
Sentry Receipts - Student Council [not present]
*
Box Tops - Sandi Haeni (Announced the contest would be ending Oct 25)
*
Labels For Education - Amanda Marshall [not present]
*
Target - Carolyn Holt (Received $369.53 for the year)
*
Pop Tops - Jill Dallassassee [not present]
Communication from the public:
*
Blog - WalworthParentsClub.Blogspot.com
*
Email - WalworthParentsClub@Gmail.com
*
Facebook - Walworth Parents Club (contact Mel on FB as this is a closed group)
* School website - http://www.walworth.k12.wi.us/
Unfinished Business:
*
There was no unfinished business
New Business:
1.
Funds
request:
*
Diane Schroeder- 6th grade fieldtrip to see A Christmas Carol,
Request $410
Motion-
Nicole Kinane 2nd- Emily Nolen
*Pam
Larson- Red Ribbon Week speaker Carl Olsen, Request $400
Motion-
Linda Wenzel 2nd- Emily Nolen
*Pam
Larson- Whitewater Players Assembly of Aladdin, Request $250
Motion-
Linda Wenzel 2nd- Nicole Kinane
2.
Discuss Fall fundraising
opportunities
Discussed
Penny Wars around Thanksgiving, Bookmark sales through the Art Department
Kate
Nitsch (Not Present) and Toni Pieper volunteered to head up the distribution of
community wide collection boxes. As of now collection papers and envelopes are
located at the Walworth Memorial Library, Sentry, Talmer Bank, Walworth State
Bank, Little Professors Day Care, McCulloughs, Immanuel United Church of Christ
and Heyers with a plan to get collection sites at all of the local churches.
3. Schedule next meeting Tuesday 13
November 2012
4. Carolyn
Holt announced that this will be her last year as treasurer. Please contact a
Parents Club officer if you are interested in filling this position.
Adjourn 7:47pm
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Walworth Parents Club Minutes --
Tuesday 11 September 2012:
Respectfully
submitted by Toni Pieper
Members Present: Melanie
Litton-Catellon (President), Sandi Haeni (Vice President), Carolyn Holt
(Treasuer), Toni Pieper (secretary), Nicole Kinane, Pam Knorr, Pamela Larson,
Kate Nitsch, Cathy Boldger, Laura Barker, Barb Weborg, Jodi Cullen
Call to order 7:00pm
Introductions
Approval
of Minutes
Treasurer's Report - Carolyn Holt
We will no longer be involved with the
fudge fundraiser or spirit week sales
Announced that the budget meeting
would be October 9, 2012
Copies available upon request
Income Sources Reports:
*
Market Day - Cindy Nordmeyer
*
Sentry Receipts - Student Council
*
Box Tops - Sandi Haeni (Announced the contest would be Sep 24-Oct 25)
*
Labels For Education - Amanda Marshall
*
Target - Carolyn Holt (Received $369.53 for the year)
*
Pop Tops - Jill Dallassassee
Communication from the public:
*
Blog - WalworthParentsClub.Blogspot.com
*
Email - WalworthParentsClub@Gmail.com
*
Facebook - Walworth Parents Club (contact Mel on FB as this is a closed group)
* School website - http://www.walworth.k12.wi.us/
*
Thanks to Parents Club from the Early Childhood Committee for the supplies
*Thanks
to all the volunteers for the 2012 graduation
Unfinished Business:
*
Business review from May 2012 meeting
New Business:
1.
Funds requests
Jodi
Cullen requested funds for a trip to ________ to see Berentstain Bears Live on
November 14, 2012. Total trip cost $396.50. Original cost $6.50/student. Motion
of approval of $91.50 to bring cost to $5/student. Motion: Nicole Kinane Second:
Cathy Boldger
Jodi Cullen will be requesting funds
for 2nd grade trip to the zoo in the future
2.
Discuss Fall fundraising
opportunities
Ideas: Butterbraids, walk-a-thon,
penny wars, distribute box top collections around town
Kate Nitsch volunteered to head up
the distribution of collection boxes
Agreement of not doing the
walk-a-thon this year
3. Schedule next meeting Tuesday 9
October 2012
Adjourn 7:31pm
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Walworth Parents Club Minutes
Monday, March 14, 2011
Julie Ford-President called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Other board members present were Mel Litton-Castellon-Vice President, Carolyn Holt-Treasurer, and Jeri Lynn Graunke -Secretary. School Staff Present: Kathy Karcher, Melinda Peterson, Kary Hayes, Rachel Roemer, and Pam Larson. Parents present: Tami Nottolini, Sandi Haeni, and Cindy Nordmeyer .
Review of Minutes- Minutes were approved. Motion by Sandi Haeni; Cindy Nordmeyer seconded.
Treasurer’s Report (copies available upon request)
Communication
1. The Parents Club Blog is available at -WalworthParentsClub.Blogspot.com or E-mail any ideas or questions to walworthparentsclub@gmail.com.
2. Join our Facebook page by entering Walworth Parents Club and Mel will send an invite or contact Mel Litton-Castellon at 275-1002.
Committee Reports:
1. Playground Committee – Catalogs were reviewed for future purchases. When items are chosen, some items can be installed by volunteers to save money. Recommendations of new items and ideas are always welcome. Purchasing of new fencing will be taken care of by Ground and Maintenance at Walworth, along with other areas that need repair. A budget for the playground fencing will be set in the near future.
2. Fundraiser –A Walworth School Fundraiser Benefit will take place on Saturday, April 16th from 5:00p.m - 8:30p.m. for two of our Walworth families. Please come and enjoy the dinner and activities. Please stop by and enjoy the fun, or stay for the entire evening. The cost is $5.00 a person. Children 0 -3 are free.
3. Dessert Baking – Kelly Oliver is looking for several volunteers to bake desserts for the meal served at the April 16th Fundraiser Benefit. Contact Kelly at 394-5166.
4. SchoolKidz School Jennifer Watters will be heading this fundraiser. Forms will be sent out in April for those families who would like to purchase school supplies for the 2011-2012 School Year through SchoolKidz.
5. Mother’s Day Fudge – Forms will be sent out and orders can be made at the end of April. The fudge will be delivered before Mother’s Day.
6. Champion Pizza Fundraiser – This will take place on Saturday, April 30th at the Forensics Meet being held at Walworth School
7. Original Works Art Fundraiser – Liz Beyers is chairing this fundraiser and volunteers will be organizing the packets that will be sent home later this week.
8. Art Fair/Ice Cream Social Volunteers – Volunteers will be needed to hang artwork for the Art Fair. The Art Fair/Ice Cream Social takes place on May 17th. Please contact Rachel Roemer or Cathy Boldger at the school if you are able to assist.
9. Staff Appreciation – Tami Nottolini has been working with four other volunteers to plan Staff Appreciation that takes place in May.
10. Box Tops Contest – Sandy Haeni shared the great news that our school collected over $1,000.00 in Box Tops during the winter collection.
11. End of Year Play Date – A meeting with school team leaders will take place on March 16th to discuss a possible change in the organization of this annual event. Parents Club will be notified of any assistance that will be needed to run some of the activities.
Old Business:
1. Third Grade Field Trip - $302.50 will be given to the 3rd grade for the trip to the Milwaukee Museum Cindy Nordmeyer ; seconded by Melinda Peterson.
2. Eighth Grade Field Trip - $459.00 will be given to the 8th grade for their trip to the Holocaust Museum
3. Fifth Grade Field Trip - $250.00 will be given to the 5th grade to cover part of the cost of the bus to Timberlee Outdoor Education. Motion by Melinda Peterson; seconded by Rachel Roemer.
New Business:
1. PBIS School
2. Seventh Grade – We are tabling the request until April to decide how Parents Club will assist with an end of the year field trip. We would like to give money towards an educational trip for the students rather than the trip to Magic Waters or the roller rink.
3. Officer Elections – There will be openings for two officer positions (Secretary, President and/or Vice President) for the 2011 – 2012 School Year. If you are interested please attend April’s meeting.
4. Walworth Walks for Wellness – We are seeking a new chair for this fundraiser. New board will decide if and when it takes place next.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. – Motioned by Tami Nottolini; seconded by Sandi Haeni.
Next meeting (NOTE CHANGE):
TUESDAY, April 12, 2011, @ 7:00 p.m. in the Staff Lounge
* Note- meetings are usually the 2nd Monday of the Month.*
Contact Julie Ford for any questions at (262) 374-3744
Respectfully submitted by: Jeri Lynn Graunke
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Walworth Parents Club Minutes
Monday, February 14, 2011
Julie Ford-President called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Other board members present were Mel Litton-Castellon-Vice-President, and Carolyn Holt-Treasurer. School Staff present: Pam Knorr. Parents present: Sandi Haeni, Cindy Nordmeyer, Alicia Swanson, Trish Dixon, and Ginger Arnold.
Review of Minutes- Minutes were approved with a motion by Cindy Nordmeyer; Sandi Haeni seconded.
Treasurer’s Report (copies available upon request)
Communication:
1. The Parents Club Blog is available at -WalworthParentsClub.Blogspot.com or E-mail any ideas or questions to walworthparentsclub@gmail.com.
2. Join our Facebook page by searching Walworth Parents Club and you’ll be sent an invite or contact Mel Litton-Castellon at 275-1002.
Committee Reports:
1. Playground –of by the Grounds/Maintenance Committee.
2. Fundraiser – This will be postponed until September or October of 2011 as not to conflict with the Spaghetti Dinner/Bingo/Silent Auction being held for two Walworth families in need.
3. Box Tops Contest – Sandy Haeni, chair. Classroom contest going well- ends Thurs, Feb 24.
4. Staff Appreciation–Tami Nottolini has volunteered to chair and has others to help her (more welcome!) Thanks to Kelly Oliver for lining up treats for upcoming conferences.
5. SchoolKidz – Jennifer Watters is working with the school supply kit company to get order forms ready for the 2011-2012 school year.
6. Mother’s Day Fudge – Jennifer Watters is working with the Main Street Country Store for upcoming fudge orders. Forms should be out in late April
7. Champion Frozen Pizza Fundraiser– Jennifer Watters, chair. Selling after the Forensics Meet on April 30 was mentioned as a possibility. Pam Knorr will check to see if this would pose a conflict with organizers of the event. Another option would be to sell after show times of the musical that runs that same weekend.
8. Green Initiative – Options for green fundraisers (recycling cell phones, etc.) were discussed.
Old Business:
1. Officer Elections – Nominations will be open in April for the 2011 – 2012 School Year. If you have questions about officer roles, please contact a board member.
New Business
1. Washington DC Trip – Trish Dixon and Ginger Arnold discussed their plan to have an 8th grade trip to Washington DC
2. First Grade Field Trip – Cyndi Nordmeyer moved to approve the funding of one bus ($180) to Covenant Harbor in Lake Geneva for Maple Syrup tours. Motion was seconded by Sandi Haeni and unanimously approved.
3. End of Year Play Day – A chair was requested for the event to field the needs of the team leaders who will each prepare activities like last year. Pam Knorr offered to ask each of the team leads what they might need and get back to the group.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:21p.m. with a motion by Cindy Nordmeyer; seconded by Ginger Arnold.
Next meeting: Monday, March 14, 2011, @ 7:00 p.m. in the Staff Lounge
Respectfully submitted by: Julie Ford
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Walworth Parents Club Minutes
Monday, January 10, 2011
Julie Ford-President called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Other board members present were Mel Litton-Castellon-Vice-President, Carolyn Holt-Treasurer, and Jeri Lynn Graunke-Secretary. School Staff present: Rachel Roemer, Kris Miller, Molly Blum, Linda Wenzel, Pam Knorr, and Pamela Larson. Parents present: Sandi Haeni and Diane Martin.
Review of Minutes- Minutes were approved. Motion by Sandi Haeni; Diane Martin seconded.
Treasurer’s Report (copies available upon request)
Communication
1. The Parents Club Blog is available at -WalworthParentsClub.Blogspot.com or E-mail any ideas or questions to walworthparentsclub@gmail.com.
2. Join our Facebook page by searching Walworth Parents Club and you’ll be sent an invite or contact Mel Litton-Castellon at 275-1002.
Old Business
1. Spirit Wear – The Spirit Wear sale went very well last month. The exact number of sales will be shared in February. The Main Street Country Store in Walworth donated $200.00 to Parents Club from the sales.
2. Playground – contact Mel at 275-1002 or through email.
3. February Change Drive – This will be postponed/canceled so as not to conflict with the Make Change, Beat Cancer Fundraiser taking place during January. A large portion of the change collected will go towards a Walworth family with a child fighting cancer.
4. Box Tops Contest – Sandy Haeni, chair. Classroom contest ends Friday, Feb 25. Teacher of winning classroom will help determine prize awarded. All Jr. High contest proceeds will go towards defraying the cost of their dances.
New Business
1. Staff Appreciation Chair – We are in need of a committee chair for the week-long event that takes place in May. Two to three other members will be needed for other activities during conference time.
2. Champion Frozen Pizza of Hebron Jennifer Watters is willing to chair this fundraiser. It can be done two ways; selling right from the truck after a school event or taking orders through the children and then scheduling a pick-up day. Selling after the Forensics Meet in the spring was mentioned as a possibility.
3. Original Works Art Fundraiser – Liz Beyers will be chairing this fundraiser. Information will be sent home late winter or early spring.
4. Green Initiative – Walworth School
5. Officer Elections – Nominations will be opening in April for Parents Club Board Members for the 2011 – 2012 School Year. If you have questions about officer roles, please contact a board member.
6. Ice Cream Social/Art Fair – Committee members are needed to assist Cathy Boldger and Rachel Roemer with this spring’s event. Ice Cream vendors are being researched to possibly receive ice cream at cost.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m. – Motioned by Diane Martin; seconded by Sandi Haeni.
Next meeting: Monday, February 14, 2011, @ 7:00 p.m. in the Staff Lounge
* Note- meetings are now the 2nd Monday of the Month.*
Contact Julie Ford for any questions at (262) 374-3744
Respectfully submitted by: Jeri Lynn Graunke
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Walworth Parents Club Minutes
Monday, December 13, 2010
Julie Ford-President called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Other board members present were Mel Litton-Castellon-Vice-President, Carolyn Holt-Treasurer, and Jeri Lynn Graunke-Secretary. School Staff present: Kira Wester and Melinda Petersen, Parents present: Cindy Nordmeyer and Sandi Haini.
Review of Minutes- Minutes were approved. Motion by Cindy Nordmeyer; Kira Wester seconded.
Treasurer’s Report (copies available upon request)
Communication
1. The Parents Club Blog is available at -WalworthParentsClub.Blogspot.com or E-mail any ideas or questions to walworthparentsclub@gmail.com.
2. Join our Facebook page by entering Walworth Parents Club and Mel will send an invite or contact Mel Litton-Castellon at 275-1002.
Old Business
1 Walworth Children’s Fund – At this point, we will not donate directly to this fund. If students need financial assistance toward individual field trip fees, staff may bring the amounts needed to our attention and Parents Club will fund on a case by case basis.
2 Spirit Wear – Order forms were sent out and merchandise will be received no later than December 22, 2010. Clothing can be purchased any time at Main Street Country Store in Walworth.
3 Playground –contact Mel at 275-1002 or through PC email.
4 Walworth School
New Business
1. Volunteer Caller- Kelly Oliver will be contacting parents when assistance is needed.
2. February Change Drive – Carolyn Holt will be looking into a change drive to take place in February. To share your ideas about this fundraiser or to help, contact her.
3. Staff Appreciation Chair – We are in need of a committee member for the week-long event that takes place in May. Two to three other members will be needed for other activities during conference time and possibly during the holiday season. Please contact Julie if you’re interested or need more information.
4. Inside Recess Needs For Students – Donations are needed for new or used board games, puzzles, or movies (VHS or DVD).
Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Next meeting: Monday, January 10, 2011, @ 7:00 p.m. in Staff Workroom.
* Note- meetings are now the 2nd Monday of the Month.*
Contact Julie Ford for any questions @ (262) 374-3744
Respectfully submitted by: Jeri Lynn Graunke
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Walworth Parents Club Minutes
Monday, November 8, 2010
Julie Ford-President called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Other Board Members present: Melanie Litton-Castellon-Vice President and Carolyn Holt-Treasurer. School Staff present: Cathy Boldger. Parents present: Renee Torrez, Cindy Nordmeyer, Alicia Swanson, Nicole Kinane, and Amanda Marshall.
Review of Minutes- Minutes were approved. Motion by Cindy Nordmeyer; Renee Torrez seconded.
Treasurer’s Report (copies available upon request)
Ongoing income sources:
1. Box Tops for Education (Sandi Haeni) – contest yielded an additional $620 making our ½ year total over $750. (Last year, we earned $805 total.) Keep collecting for the February contest so we can meet our goal of $1600 for the school year! See http://www.boxtops4education.com/Image.aspx?id=3878 for a full list of products.