Chestnutwold Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
General Meeting Agenda: October 2, 2019
ChCK Trait: Respect “To be one, to be united, is a great thing. But to respect the right to be different is maybe even greater.” – Bono
Thanks: Thank you to Amy Solwecki for Back to School Night at McSorley’s. Big thanks to Amy Mensch, Lalasa Mohr, and Christine Shindler for Phoenix Fun Day and the Dance-a-Thon.
DAT suggestions for next year: end at 7:00 instead of 7:30, permanent bathroom monitor, revamping brochure.
Teacher’s Remarks
Thank you for field hockey jerseys
Principal’s Remarks
Thank you for PFD
Young Author’s day next 10/11
Friday 10/18 picture day
Mandated lock down/shelter in place in October
Halloween parade 10/31, start 10:45AM
Pajama day 11/1
10/14 is spirit day- dress in blue and gold!
Guest: Abby Wright, Diaper Dry’ve at HHS
Goal of 8,000 diapers
Give to a local diaper bank
Box will be in main office for the month of October to collect diapers
Link for donations to be sent out at a later date
IDC Update
First meeting next Monday
Presidents of PTO invited to attend and share concerns
2 concerns to be mentioned: 1. facilities reservation process needs to be streamlined 2. lunch accounts
Treasurers’ Report
Balance- $21,402.18
Deposits DAT, PFD and spirit wear, $362 from McSlorleys
Expenditures $720 field hockey jerseys, pop up tents $909
Easy Money Announcements
Amazon smile
Giant rewards card
Taddeo’s plant sale- 10% profit to PTO
Election day clothing drive
Box tops- 10/18 is next collection
Bake sale on election day
Chairmen Announcements
Art in the classroom volunteers are needed! More details to come in PTO blast
Upcoming Dates/Events
(F)allin’ for Chestnutwold:
Young Writer’s Day, Friday, October 11- volunteers still needed, 4th and 5th grade delegates to help
Taddeo’s Plant Sale, Friday 10/11-Sunday 10/13
Spirit Day, Monday, October 14
Town Tap Give Back Night, Monday, October 14th
Box Tops Collection Date: Friday, October 18
Trunk or Treat: Friday, October 25, 6:00-6:30 decorate and 6:30-7:30 trunk or treat, sign up genius will be sent out soon, more details to come
Halloween Parade and Parties: Thursday, October 31, 10:45 parade
Adult Social: Quizzo: Friday, November 8
Next Meeting: Wednesday, November 6, 7:30 pm
Questions/Comments/Concerns