Thornton Central School PTO
Meeting Minutes
Wed, November 4, 2009
In attendance: Marcia King, Cheryl Costa, Marla Fredette, Sue Fort, Kelly Bryer, Dawn Bourret
Halloween Party Review
Overall feedback was good. Only comments were about the drinks needing to be stronger (we had powdered Gatorade) and the music needed to be louder.
We spent more this year than last. The prizes are the biggest expense – we do have many items left over to reuse next year.
Thank you notes have been sent.
Marcia circulated a card for DI/upper grades – Thank you note that will have a donation.
Fall Fundraiser Update
Sue reported items will be in on the 19th. May need help with cakes on that day.
Calendar Update
Sue and Marla have prizes from 17 businesses. Need to do follow-up contacts and reach out to more attractions. Kelly volunteered to contact the attractions and design calendar
November Craft Fair – 11/21 9-3pm
PTO has a table reserved ($15)
Suggestions of what to do with it included:
T-shirts: we’d have to get samples – no time / money
Baked Goods: someone else is doing it
Artsonia items – didn’t want someone else’s kids items
Still thinking….
December – Santa Gifts ($1 per student)
Gift Ideas – passed around catalogs
What’s appropriate for upper grades was also discussed.
Ideas included: water bottles, pencil sharpeners, gloves
Marla had spoken to Work Wear and they had some clearance gloves we could get for a good price. Small $3-4 little - $2 bigger ones (discontinued). PTO can’t afford. It was suggested we approach the banks for help.
Next Meeting
Wednesday, December 2, 6-7pm TCS Library