PTA Meeting Minutes - November 12, 2008

The meeting was called to order at 3:15 pm with 7 members and 5 staff present.

Thanksgiving Dinner

Nancy said that items are coming in slowly for the dinner. Nancy and Alice will go over what has come in and see what items are still needed.

The only local stores who have responded to our requests for donations are Sam’s Club and Walmart in Keene at $25 each.

Marcia, Shirley Plumb, Leah and Kelly will cook turkeys over the weekend. They will be delivered to the school on Friday to take home and cook. They should be carved before being returned to the school.

The invitations have gone out to various town employees.

Students will serve as greeters when people arrive, call up tables to get food, and clear tables. Mrs. Peterson will announce the changes at 11:30 am, then the students in K-2 will sing a song before tables are called up to get food. There will also be a six-minute slide show combining student art and recordings of what they are thankful for.

The tablecloths will not be decorated, but centerpieces have been made.

Instead of having a dessert table this year, desserts will be delivered to the tables on trays by PTA volunteers

Kitchen and set up volunteers should arrive at 10:00 am.

Marcia will ask Bonnie for leftover boxes to pack up food after the dinner for local people in need.

Fundraising

Nancy said that a notice has gone home reminding families that the fundraiser is coming to a close. She will leave the fundraiser open until Monday to make sure we get all the order forms. Nancy will organize the master form. The items should be delivered in time for Christmas.

Winter Craft Fair

The craft fair will be Friday, December 12, with a snow day of Monday, December 15. It will be during school in the afternoon. Details will be discussed at the next meeting.

Other Business

Tracking Program

Marcia said that biologist and tracking expert, Susan Morse is coming to Marlow to do an adult talk on March 4, 2009. The Marlow Conservation Commission has put this together. It would cost $250 extra for her to come to the school earlier in the day. Marcia said she would make a quilt to raise money towards bringing Ms. Morse to the school.

Next Meeting

Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 3:15 pm

Agenda

Craft Fair

Fundraiser results

Meeting was adjourned at 4:00 pm.

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