RMS PTO Meeting Minutes 2/23/10

PTO Minutes

February 23, 2010

Principal’ s Report:  ISAT’s are next week.  Also, found out that the middle school was awarded the excellence award from the ISBE for 90% of the students meeting or exceeding standards on the ISAT testing. Tomorrow, there are 6 students from RMS going to the spelling bee at Pawnee. Mrs. Lundin also gave updates on the new school and on cuts the district has made.

Treasurer’s Report: Sally Cray reported that we have a balance of $37, 318.32. Winter Carnival did really well.

Future Problem Solvers: Mary Denney reported that Saturday is the regional competition at Porta High School. There are 12 teams competing and Rochester has 3 of the 12 teams. If the kids do well at the regional, they will get to go to state. The two training sessions seemed to have helped the kids a lot.

Boxtops and Labels: There will be another boxtop blitz in April. The class with the most labels will win a pizza party.

Winter Book Fair: Angie Resch reported that the book fair was very successful. The PTO earned  $4660.19 in Scholastic dollars. The PTO has decided to buy interactive boards through Scholastic with the money.

Skate Parties: We will try and put together incentives for kids to attend this event. It was reported that we may lose this benefit if attendance doesn’t increase.

Teacher Appreciation during ISATs:  The PTO will be providing breakfast on Tuesday, lunch on Thursday, and a treat on Friday. The PTO may also provide lunch on Wednesday as well.

Winter Carnival: Overall went really well. The area was less crowded and seemed more spread out. There were a few places a little crowded. Some discussion how winter carnival will fit into the new school.