Irwin School PTA

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AT THE LAST PTA MEETING....

Irwin PTA General Meeting Minutes
November 18, 2009

Ann Marie called the Meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
President’s comments

H1N1 injectable vaccine only, to be given on Friday, November 20, 2009.  A 
reschedule date for the nasal vaccine has not been given to us yet.  If 
anyone has any questions on the vaccines, please go to ebnet.org for updated 
information.  If you have further questions, let Ann Marie know and she will 
get an answer updated to the website in their FAQ’s section.

There will be a used game collection for our kids at recess.  It was 
especially suggested that Legos would be great, but any gently used games 
will be very much appreciated.

There will be a meeting to discuss the picnic area and whether it is feasible 
this year to upgrade it and possibly be able to use it on nice days.
Principal’s comments

Mr. Lieberman let us know that the kindergarten and 1st grade bathrooms had 
an overhaul with a fresh coat of paint.  In case the children mention it, 
there was a test of the school’s lockdown procedures as well.  There was a 
student success assembly – 1 per marking period with the local cable channel 
coverage.  Parent turnout for open house this week was great; over 100 
parents came for Education Week at Irwin.

Fundraising – Elaine Haney:

Tricky Tray has collected $53.00 to date.  The next meeting will be December 
14th at the school at 7pm.  We are still collecting any baskets, unused items 
in your homes, and any dollar amount you can donate.

We are cutting the check for the Marrero Family - $4281.74 from the Walk-a-
thon.

Kastle Kreations Catalog Sale – Items came in on 11/13/09, the company 
donated a bicycle for our Tricky Tray

School Picture re-takes  - November 19, 2009
 
The Boogie Bash was a great success and the DJ will be used for upcoming 
events.  Kathy Silberlight and Danjela Torres did an amazing job running the 
event this year.  There was discussion about older and younger siblings and 
whether they should be allowed at the event.  It was explained that it is 
asked for them not to attend, to ensure we have enough room for our Irwin 
students to enjoy the evening.  It will be discussed at a later date whether 
we leave it as it for next year, or whether it will be split in two – (i.e. 
1.25 hours for the younger grades, 1.25 hours for the older grades.)

SEPTA – Adopt-A-Family sold 95 pies

Fifth Grade

Trip – Deposit and contract and completed – buses have been confirmed.

End of Year Ideas – Marianne Toich will be running this event on May 28th.  
The same dj from the Boogie Bash has been contracted.  Ideas for this event 
are welcome.

Capri Sun – The school will receive two cents for every Capri Sun pouch.  The 
children in the cafeteria will be asked to throw away the straw and place 
their pouches in a separate receptacle to be recycled.  The PTA will 
periodically send them to Capri Sun for the 2 cents per pouch.  This will 
begin approximately the 2nd week of December.  This money will be used for 
the Fifth Grade Committee.

Treasurer’s Report – Jennifer Choi

Kastle Kreations  - Catalog netted $781.00, confirmed $4281.74 for Walk-a-
thon, and Boogie Bash made over $800.

Cultural Arts Report – Julie Perrotta was not in attendance Ann Marie spoke 
about the confirmation of upcoming events, December 17th, Exit 9, January 
12th Science Show.

Corresponding Secretary’s Report and Membership Chair – Kathy Silberlight

We now have 100% membership for home room teachers.

Teacher Liaisons – Ms. Ivanitski was in attendance.

Ann Marie and Ms. Ivanitski worked together over the summer to implement the 
Six Flags Reading Program for this year.  More information will come, but the 
children in grades K-6 that read 6 hours during a specific timeframe will 
receive a free one-day admission to Great Adventure for the 2010 season.

Upcoming December and January Events

Market Day Internet orders are due 12/1/09 for a 12/7/09 pick up at Irwin 
School at 7pm.

No PTA Meeting in December – Next one will be January 20th at 7:30 p.m.

December 4th will be bingo night at 6:45 (doors open at 6:30pm).  We will be 
supporting Amandla Crossing Shelter and the Zajac family.

Gobble Grams will be delivered November 23rd

December 8th – 10th Holiday Boutique, with preview night of December 7th 6:30-
8pm

January 15th – Winter Carnival

January 25th – 29th – Penny War

The meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m.

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