M= inutes =

Summit Elementary PTO Minutes<= /span>

Apr= il 20, 2006

In attendance

Courtney Arthur &nb= sp; = Susan Bretsch &n= bsp; = ; Melissa Fulton &= nbsp;

Jackie Goodman &nb= sp; = Dana Green &n= bsp; = ; Toni Ladow &nbs= p; &= nbsp;

Heather Rhodes &nbs= p; Susan Schlegel &nbs= p; Vicki Streiff &n= bsp; = ;

Jennifer Syrek

Spring Carnival

It was decided to ask classroom teachers to sign up for = the game they wish their class to sponsor and ask their student’s parents= to staff the game during the Carnival. It was determined that 2 people per shift could run the game and each game would then need a total of 8 volunteers for the evening (3-30 minute shifts and 1-40 minute shift, at the end for tear down). [Completed 4/21 ~ Courtney has Master List of classroom game/good booth assignments.]<= /b> Courtney will also contact the art teachers about designing large floor num= bers for the Cake Walk.

It was decided that Theme Baskets for the Raffle would n= ot be a viable option at this late date, but could be initiated next year. Susan Schlegel and Dana Green have obtained a large list of items for the raffle and Vicki Streiff volunteered to create a Carnival flyer listing the items to be raffled. [Raffle Flyer went out 4/27.]

The Family Resource Office will function as “home base” during the Carnival, where volunteers will check in before goin= g to their assigned game. A PTO Of= ficer will be needed to check periodically on the ticket tables, to collect the l= arge bills.

Additional prizes may need to be purchased and it was discussed that wrist bands could be an option for a prize. With 11 booths, a choice of two pr= izes each would be offered. <= /o:p>

Toni Ladow has contacted all= three Kroger stores and they will donate baked goods. Toni will ask each store how they would like to donate (all in one day, or over a period of days).   Courtney Arthur and Jackie G= oodman offered to pick up the donated items when they are available.

Mr. Ladow at Kroger has offe= red to donate half of what we spend at Kroger on supplies for the Carnival. It was decided to purchase 300 mor= e hot dogs (as we have 300 in the freezer), 600 hot dog buns, 30 lbs sugar (for making Kool-aid, which we already have the Kool-aid mix), 3 each of mustard, ketchup and relish = and a bag of sweet onions for condiments. The PTO already has some cups on hand, but Toni Ladow said she would look into getting more donated. Along with offering popcorn and ho= t dogs for purchase, it was felt that nachos could be another option. Dana Green will check with Bloomin= gton South to see if we can borrow their nacho machine (they are already loaning= us their popcorn machine). [Update: Yes, Dana can get the nacho machin= e.] It was decided to purchase the pop= corn, popcorn oil, nacho cheese, chips and nacho containers from Sam’s Club, due to cost. PTO has popcorn = salt and bags and napkins already.

Volunteers are needed to make Kool<= /span>-aid before the Carnival begins. P= TO has 2-10 gallon containers and Susan Schlegel and Susan Br= etsch offered the use of their 5-gallon containers as well. Offering bottled water for purchas= e was discussed as an alternative to Kool-aid.

Tickets are purchased before entering the Carnival and a= re priced at 25 cents each. All = games and food items use tickets, not cash. Ticket prices for food items was discussed and will be determined cl= oser to Carnival when the actual cost of the food items is known.

Treasurer’s Report

Melissa Fulton presented the Treasurer’s Report. The decision was made to order $50= 0.00 more of Kroger Certificates, as the batch coming in tomorrow are spoken for already and there seems to be high demand for the certificates and we want = to be able to meet that demand. = Vicki Streiff will call the order in, pick them up and deli= ver to school when they arrive at Kroger. <= /span>[Completed 4/27 ~ Certificates availa= ble in the School Office from Mrs. Osborne.]

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Teacher’s Luncheon

Affairs of the Sun will be catering a Teacher’s Luncheon on Thursday, June 8. PTO members will assist in serving the luncheon.

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Marsh Fresh Ideas= in Education

Timmi-Lynn Dobbins had reported to Courtney Arthur that the Marsh Fresh Ideas in Educa= tion program has raised $23,000 dollars that we are able to spend in their catalog. Thanks to Timmi-Lynn for her work on getting this successful pr= ogram set up. Courtney will contact= Marsh on how to proceed regarding ordering from the catalog. The PTO would like to express our = thoughts and prayers to Timmi-Lynn and her family during= their recent health difficulties. <= o:p>

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Market Day Updates [Not covered during meeting due to time constraint]
We'd like to thank everyone who supported our April Market Day sale and hope you enjoyed your delicious food! We had 32 customers, sold 153 items and made a profit of $149.64!   A big thank you to the following volunteers who
helped with the sale: Mary Ellen George, Vicki Hudson, Jennifer Syrek, Courtney Arthur, and Toni LaDow. We had a fun evening and enjoyed meeting new customers!

May is "Tally Rally" month! The classroom that returns the most order forms will win a fro= zen fruit pop party! Another special offer for May customers, receive $10= in coupons to be used on select items in June when you purchase $40 this month (May). Your support is important to us so please look for your May or= der sheet to come home soon or visit Marketday.com to see the great selection of Market Day foods! Tuesday, May 16 is the next <= st1:place w:st=3D"on">Sale (Pick-up) date and Order Sheets ar= e due back to the school by Wednesday May 10 (3:30 pm), with Internet orders due = by noon on Thursday May 11.

On Friday, May 12th Marjorie Gonzalez, our Market Day sales representative, will provide a Staff Appreciation breakfast at 8:00am for all Summit Staff! Market Day volunteers are always welcome and needed.&= nbsp; If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help, you can call Susan Bretsch at 824-5454 or Jennifer Syrek at 339-4674.

Next PTO Meeting =

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May Meeting: Tuesday, May 2 at 6:= 30 pm in the Cafeteria.

Elected officers for 2006-2007 scho= ol year announced and Carnival last-minute items.

June Meeting: Monday, June 5 at 6:30 pm. Location to be determined.

[Please Note: The date was changed from Thursday, June 1, due to Talent Show.]

Minutes recorded by Jennifer Syrek, PTO Secretary

Attached: = April 2006 Treasurer’s Report