Home and School Minutes

Father Marquette Elementary School

October 6, 2009, 6:30 pm

 

1. Call to Order:

Prayer

 

2. Attendance:

            Cheri Bannan, Chair

            Michele Boehmer, Co-chair

            Karen Thompson, Treasurer

            Kristin Ahlstrom, Secretary

            Jackie Wright, Principal      

            Tia Arntsen, PK rep

            Cheryl Turausky, 8^th grade rep

            Allison Marlowe, 2^nd grade teacher

            Melissa Pillifant, 3A representative

            Sandy Nadeau, Kindergarten teacher

            Sarah Tripp, K rep

            Martha Process, school board member    

            Kris Flynn, 6^th grade rep

            Kathy Weber, school board member

            Michelle Oswald, K rep

            Jen Gostomski, Website Coordinator

            Mary Fish, 2^nd Grade Rep   

            Jill Compton, School Board member

  

3. School Board Report:

Martha Process will be chairing a new subcommittee to work on the auction.  They plan to meet in approximately two weeks.

Jill Compton is in need of the financial report which should include the dollar amount and bank statements.  Karen Thompson will email her this information.

 

 

4. Treasurers Report:

Karen Thompson reports that teacher allocations are being distributed.

 

 

5. Fundraisers:

Candy Bar Sale - is going well and the need for all families to participate was reviewed.

 

Fall Sale - will be chaired by Holly Boburka and Tania Kurzawa

 

Auction – is scheduled for Feb. 5, 2009 and will be held at St. Peter Cathedral.   Brenda Wasnock will be the chair and she is still in need of someone to shadow her.

 

Bookfair – Cheri Bannon has new ideas she will be bringing to the event this year.

 

 

6.      H&S Sponsored Events:

Coffee Social - Tia Arntsen is did a great job on the 1^st day of school for about 20  parents.

Family directory – A NMU student and Mrs. Anderson will be doing it.

 

7.      Grant Requests/Updates:

Mrs. Fassbender’s request for rosaries was approved and will be distributed to everyone at school and will be blessed by Father Ben.

 

Sandy Nadeau requested a grant $1000.00 for the kindergarten teachers to attend the Michigan Conference for Kindergarten Teachers in Lansing.  A vote was taken and the grant received approval.

 

8.      Old Business:

The Home and School bylaws need updating.  Cheri Bannon will check with Tania for a newer version.

 

Martha Process will discuss with Father Larry of St. Michael’s about the need for a new basketball hoop outside of the middle school.

 

9. New Business:

Allison Marlowe along with Noel Geary will be planning a school carnival, tentatively planned for the spring.  A committee will be needed, as well as donations of food, prizes, and time.  Any ideas or suggestions for games and decorations would be much appreciated.

 

Tia Arntsen reported on the quote of $1,700.00 obtained for painting the school’s hallways and cubbies.  Obtaining volunteers and painting the hallways and cubbies ourselves, and using the money for supplies only were also discussed. 

 

Jackie Wright addressed the need for a new basketball hoop for the gym in the elementary school, one that is suspended from the ceiling.  She plans to investigate the cost and ask for assistance from the Knights of Columbus.

 

10.  Adjournment:

Meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm with next meeting scheduled for November 10, 2009 at 6:30 pm at Father Marquette Elementary School upper wing.

 

            Respectfully submitted,

            Kristin Ahlstrom