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Octorara Elementary School PTO
 Past Meeting Minutes

Dates for 2003 - 2004

October 21, 2003

September 16, 2003

OCTOBER 21, 2003

OES Principals Report:

The report cards for 3rd and 4th graders will have minor revisions. The report cards will be sent home November 18th.

Fire Prevention Week was a success!

Heritage Night was a huge success! A 5th grade team put on an immigration play and over 250 parents and children attended. Food from different cultures was also served.

** Any new/original ideas for the “Summer Reading Program” for the principals would be greatly appreciated!

Mrs. MacNamara reported 3 assemblies scheduled:

11/06/03  Quiet Riots – related to the anti-bully program.
01/12/04  Multi Cultural Chinese Acrobat Show.
02/10/04  Early American Folklore story telling by Bill Wood.

OES Teachers Report:

“ Time For Kids” is being received by 4th graders.

  5th grade will be ordering “ Scholastic News” ( 3 sets).

OPLC Principals Report:

1st Grade had a great time going to “ Disney on Ice”.
2nd grade went to Camden Aquarium.

OPLC will be having a Halloween Party/Parade. Kindergarten excluded due to time issues.

The Summer Reading Recognition Program was a success. The kids enjoyed throwing pies in the principal’s face.

The Back to school breakfast was greatly appreciated and enjoyed by all who attended!

Family programs: 11/15/03 was Roller Skating at the Caln Roller Rink.

Parent Programs: We are looking into the following programs: ADD, CPR , A pre-test and post test result session.

Teachers in both schools have received funds for new playground equiptment.

Kim Bond was present and spoke of the “ Art Goes To School” program and showed some of the art work which has been donated to the school.

Kids Stuff Books have been handed out- the fundraiser ran from 10/20 to 11/4

A date for the Elves Workshop will be set up at the next meeting PTO meeting.

Mary Wishneski reported the proposed budget.








September 16, 2003



New Business- Family Night is scheduled for 11/15/03 5-7pm at Caln Roller Rink.

Fund Raising- Kid Stuff Books will be going on sales 10/20/03 through 11/04/03. You will have the choice of Lancaster or Chester County Books.

Budget- we reviewed the current income v/s expenses and the 2004 proposed budget was discussed and approved.

Volunteers- a total of 277 parents have volunteered their time to help with different programs throughout the year.

Parent Programs- The Bully Prevention Program will be held during the OES Parents Back to School Night.  There will be 3 sessions held that night. A CPR class is also being looked into for parents to attend.

Back To School Night- OPLC back to school night was a success! Nancy Bishop will speak to parents about the PTO at the next BTC night. OES Back to School Night is planned 09/29/03.

Book Fair- a date has not been set yet.

Robin McKenna is in charge of the Teachers "Welcome Back to School Breakfast". A date is to be determined.


Teachers Report- the teachers were very thankful for the baskets that were given at the spring fair!  A request was made for playground equipment. The reading program instructor is looking for $500.00 for the " Read Across America" program. The funds will help off set the prizes given to the students who complete the program. $500.00 is in the proposed budget for this program.


OPLC Principals Report- Back to School night was a success!

" The Great Dinosaur" assembly is scheduled for 09/26/03.

A severe weather drill is scheduled for 09/17 and 09/18.

"Fire Prevention Week" will be October 6th. Fire Truck Day will be Oct. 7th.

A request for Playground equipment was made and $400.00 was approved to give to OPLC.

OES Principals Report- Back to School night is scheduled for 09/29/03. There will be 3 sessions held for parents to cover the " Bully Prevention Program".

A severe weather drill is scheduled for 09/17 and 09/18.

A request for Playground equipment was made and $400.00 was approved to give to OES.

Lisa MacNamara the assistant principal was introduced. Lisa will be shared between both meetings as needed.

***If you should need to contact the PTO please call 1-717-442-4969 and someone will return your call within 24 hours.

                           
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