January 2024 PTO Meeting Minutes

Chestnutwold Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

General Meeting Minutes: Wednesday January 10th, 2024

ChCK Trait- INTEGRITY

Being honest may not get you a lot of friends, but it’ll always get you the right ones. 

- John Lennon

Call for Approval of Minutes - November 2023 Minutes Approved

  • Principal’s Remarks

    • Book fair was incredible, a wonderful event, Thank you to parent volunteers

    • Chop PJ Day exceeded the goal!

    • Chorus carolers and holiday sing along was a big hit before winter break

    • Annie rehearsals in full swing

    • Mid year assessments to give data on growth and regrouping going well 

    • Great kindness challenge coming up

    • Shootout competition in PE class and dodgeball tournament coming up

    • Counting coins for St. Jude coming up

    • Delegates each have 3 priorities, 

      • 3-5 gaga pit

      • K-2 more food choices

      • 3-5 flexibility at lunch, seating ect

  • Teachers Remarks

    • Lindsey Mirigliani & Mary Kate Abbot

      • Thanks for help with winter parties 

      • Thanks for the generous holiday gifts

      • March 1, 8th will be family bingo night 

      • Ms Kasmir is coming back January 29th and needs volunteers for art show

  • IDC Update

    • No updates 

  • President Update

    • Thank you to all the amazing volunteers that helped put together Holiday market and to the volunteers who took up Holiday collections for teacher and staff gifts.

    • Fundraising - We do not collect dues, which is not typical of most PTO organizations so we rely on our various fundraising events throughout the year

      • Look for a “Nothing Bundt Cakes” fund raising event next

  • Treasurer’s Report

Chairman Announcements

  • VP of After School Activities

    • Upcoming Events

      • Bag Bingo 2/23 

      • March Madness 

      • Virtual Talent Show

    • Spring clubs need to kick off soon! We would love to offer more opportunities this spring so please consider volunteering!

    • The Chestnutwold PTO was approached by two organizations that can offer after school programs at the school for a fee of approximately $18-20 per session. We are considering partnership but will be gathering information and exploring interest first. Facilities to be considered. 

      • Wolf Center - Robust programming in performance arts. 

      • Spanish Exploradores Spanish Club- The curriculum is based on children having fun while learning Spanish, so our interactive language classes are designed to keep students engaged with games, music, and crafts.

  • VP of In School Activities

    • MLK Day of Service, 10:30-12 in Chestnutwold Cafeteria

    • Two assemblies booked!

      • for March 21 Benergy - Autism awareness assembly 

      • May 2nd - Paleontology assembly

    • Volunteer Fair! We have lots of In-school opportunities to choose from!

  • Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 7th 

  • Questions/Comments