PTG Meeting

March 18, 2010

 

Opening Prayer – Shannon Darnell

 

History Fair presentation and awards:  Teachers: Mrs. James and Mr. Carrol;    Students: Tricia Cavanaugh and Kelly Schmitz; Celia Garnet and Allie Campbell.

 

Principal Update – Sharon Willmes

·         meetings are underway to revise the student handbook.  Look for a new handbook next year.  

·         Whole School Accrediting process still underway.  Two goals: Catholic identity goal is improving the students’ use of Catholic vocabulary.  Teachers will meet next year to plan what vocabulary will be learned.  Student performace goal is writing across the curriculum. 

·         Reading groups to begin next year. 

·         Science Olympics placed 2^nd in regional competition. 

·         Xavier University has initiative for Catholic schools.  This time it is professional learning communities.  What do we want students to learn?  How will we know if they learned it? and What will we do if they haven’t?   Seven out of 15 staff members said they were interested in this program. Teachers selected to go are Mrs. James, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Winters as alternate.

 

 

PTG Updates:

·         CB Learn will end July 2010 – please take advantage of this program

·         Adult Night Out - March 27, at Pirates Den

 

Board positions are open for the upcoming school year:  Vice President, Correspondence Secretary, Recording Secretary, Treasurer, Communications Representative.  Please think about becoming a PTG board member.

 

Fr. Bolte: Words of encouragement for the school and church community.

 

 

MFR winners, Split the pot, Tuition Credits:

·         March MFR Winners: $100 Carole Danlquist, seller, Sophie Danlquist;        $50 Lois Enzweiler, seller self; $25 Phil Price, seller Andrew Price

·         April MFR WinnerS: $100 Steve Driehaus, seller Clare Driehaus;                  $50 Mary Eck, seller self ; $25 Mary Jean Bushman, seller self

·         Attendance Banner – Mrs. Winters

·         Split the Pot: $40 –

·         Tuition Credits - Karen Goins and Jennifer Collett

 

 

Walk-a-thon: This is a fundraiser for the PTG.  This is an attempt to eliminate another one of the major fundraisers.  Each student will walk no matter what they collect or if they collect anything.  This is a community building activity.  We are trying to also put the money towards smart boards.  The Walk-a-thon supports Exercise, School Spirit, Team work, Fun.  Packets will be coming home in a folder soon.  The community has shown support through donations.   All day April 15^th LaRosas will donate 20% to the proceeds to St. Teresa – coupon must be presented.  Walk-a-thon art work by Tricia Cavanaugh.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Where is my money going?

PTG Fundraisers:

Major Fund Raiser

            No student expected to sell door to door.

            Able to send to all Parishoners

Entertainment Books

            No pressure – if you do not want the

            book, send it back. 

           

PTG Optional Opportunities – goal is to provide students with variety of opportunities to have special treats in cafeteria – no necessary to participate, now offering other types of healthy snacks at reasonable price. Ultimate financial goal: break even.

Fast Food Days

Popcorn Days

Hot Dog Days

Ice Cream Days

 

Scrips –has not been significantly profitable for St. Teresa however has potential. Need to get input on future.

Market Day

Papa John Nights

Skating Parties at Western Rollerama

Split the Pot at PTG meetings

Teacher Appreciation days: Requests to have individuals make items.

 

Fianacially beneficial towards PTG budget without spending any extra money you do not already spend:

 

Collections:

            Box Tops

            Campbell Soup Labels

            Tyson Labels

 

Registration:

            CB Learn

            Kroger re-loadable cards

            School Pax

            My Coke Rewards

            Target Red Card

 

Community/ Family Building Activities

            Ice Cream Social

Winter Wonderland

            Children’s Bingo

            Family Fun Nights

            Adult Night Out

 

 

NOTE: Money from Sprit Days does not go the PTG. The money goes to charitable causes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why Walk a Thon?

 

EDUCATION: To help enhance our contribution to educational activities at school – would like to purchase Smart Board.

 

EXERCISE: Encourage our students to be active, get some fresh air

 

SCHOOL SPIRIT: Come together as a school community – show each other why we love going to St. Teresa.

 

$ - MONEY - bottom line, yes we are trying to raise $ for the greater purpose of  benefiting the school and our children.

 

TEAMWORK: See the benefits of working together towards a goal, setting a goal and working/walking to earn the money received in pledges.

 

COMMUNITY: See the church, school and surrounding community come together to ensure the safety of our students, see the benefits of giving of your time, energy and money to a good cause – St. Teresa – we are a good cause because we are striving to educate our children so they can achieve greater things in life.

 

HAVE FUN: They are all kids, they can take this fun activity and learn from it AND enjoy it!

 

LETS JOIN TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY OF FAITHFULL PEOPLE AND WORK TOWARDS MAKING ST. TERESA THE BEST IT CAN BE.