Meeting Minutes 10/11/11

Meeting Minutes 9/13/11

RIS PTO Meeting

September 13, 2011

I.          Welcome & Introductions: Heather Archey

Those in attendance: Heather Archey, Angi Resch, Laurie Lundin, Sally Cray, Theresa Gegen, Heidi Ramsey, Amy Talkington, Mr. Lezon, Ginger Shelato, N. Haupring, Rex Langam, Melissa Bandixen, Sarah Paige, Laura Wegner, Julie Tinder, Emily Rowley, Rochelle Gillespie

II.                Principal’s Report: Laurie Lundin

Mrs. Lundin reported we have 26 New Students this year.  The new student cookout was a success.  Thanks to Mr. Lezon for jumping in and helping out.  We have a total of 575 students this year (177-in 4^th, 202 in 5^th, 194 in 6^th).  Sixth grade Snow Flurry is coming up next week Tuesday and Wednesday.  Returning to Rock Springs a trust course and team building program.  Mrs. Lundin reported on a new program this year WIN (What I Need).  The entire school is involved the first 20 minutes of the day. Monday & Friday silent sustained reading as a school.  Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday specific learning items, i.e. reading and organizational skills.  Peggy Cochran, ½ day Reading Specialist, is here to help with students who fell below on ISATS.  Mrs. Lundin also reported on a new pilot program for at risk students.  Auto Skill is a computer program individualized for each specific deficiency, which could increase by 2 levels.  Currently we have 10 licenses for reading and math.  Mrs. Lundin invited the PTO to see the new playground.  They are making great progress and it is nearing completion.

III.             Treasurer’s Report: Sally Cray

Mrs. Cray reported our fundraiser was a great success.  A deposit of $4,093.50 was made with early turn in’s.  An additional deposit of nearly $60,000 in sales to follow.  Our profit of the sales to be announced at the next meeting.  Mrs. Cray reported the importance of the fundraiser was to be able to pay the district back for the initial cost of the playground. We have agreed to pay them back over the next 3-5 years.  Due to this we have cut back our budget considerably this year.  Overall off to a great start.

V.                 Boxtops: Heather Archey

Mrs. Archey reported that Tammy Cox will be taking over as Boxtop Chair.  We will again have a blitz twice a year.  The first to be the month of September and the next to happen sometime in January, date to be announced.  Again this year the top winning classroom will win a pizza party or ice cream party.  We will again partner with Good Shepard this year.

VI.              Red Ribbon Week: Mr. Lezon

Thanks to a connection with the school, the St. Louis Cardinals will be sending their mascot  Fredbird along with a few current or former team players to RIS this year.  They have a great program through their website that ties in with the anti-drug theme.  They will be making a 2 day trip to Rochester so we will be sharing with the elementary school.  Mrs. Stocks is looking for another group to come in.