1, Those in attendance: Julie Gramling, Kris Pearsall, Donn Marcus,  Sue Swanson, Nancy Charron,  Karen Brooks, Patti Martin, Mary Westenfeld

 We started the meeting with a presentation from Fundraising Fred from American Fundraising about the spring (and potentially fall fundraising).  After much discussion and passing around of catalogues, we decided to do Humanities T-shirts  and flower bulbs. (Although some of us were REALLY looking at the pies and coffee!)  The kick off will be 7:55 am Thursday March 24 with orders in  Monday April 11, with a projected orders here and picked up May 6.  We were in agreement that proceeds should go to the playground.  There was discussion about whether or not we should  hear from other fundraising programs (i.e.. Innesbrook or others).  However we decided to go with Fred  at American Fundraising since he said we could have an exclusive if we sign up early, he maintains a professional reputation at FCS,  and has been great dealing with any problems ( we've only had a few) that we have had.

2. Treasurer's Report - Sue Duke Not present but will update in March

3. Principal's Report - FCS is hosting a Blood Drive Friday  4/15/05 from
 12-5 in the gym.  All community members are encouraged to donate.  Several classes are currently studying the human body and this will be a great community event and an extension of  learning as well.

 Feb. 17 informational meeting at FCS about the Unified Union 6:30. Video/DVD available should anyone wish to borrow and view at home or loan to a neighbor.
 Town meeting day ballot on the school budget which will be Australian ballot March 1.

4. Family dance/Beach party Friday March 11, 6:00-9:00,
  *Michael Douglas DJ,
  *Food Kathy Alexander - pizza, salad, etc. drinks ice water and lemonade too much soda wasted last year ( donated  but still cans were full and abandoned)
  *Fee same as last year $20.00 per family, or $6.00 adults, $3.00 kids and over
 
 
 

 *decorations mini lights, beach towels around the gym, palm trees Nancy was going to check with Kathy Alexander about these because drama used them recently for the play, also check with Holly Weber about her Tiki bar, start decorating at 4:00, All welcomed to help the more hands the better.

 *attire- summer wear with no bathing suits

 *no drop offs children must be attended by an adult. Bake sale from  the playground bake sale fairies??  also sell popcorn
 *FCS T-shirts can be for sale that night as we have extra  Mary W. will do this
 *We decided not to do any prizes this year as last year we had so many that announcing the names took so much time and we would prefer to spend that time dancing and listening to music
 * Donn will buy some of those wonderful  mylar dolphin balloons that we had last year Some of these can be given out at the end of the night
 *We need people to
 decorate at 4:00
 man the $ as people come in
 clean-up at the end of the evening
 make popcorn to sell at the bake sale
 bake items at the bake sale
 Help out in any way

PLEASE LET KRIS OR JULIE KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP IN ANY WAY  WE'D LOVE TO HAVE YOU!!!!!!

Other thoughts for upcoming events

 Ideas for Teacher Appreciation week  1st week of May   Any ideas we'll talk at the March meeting

Artist in Residence Volunteers to help out in April with Kate Pond the sculptor

NEXT PTO MEETING MARCH 14, 2005   6;30 PM IN THE FCS LIBRARY
BRING A FRIEND!!!

January PTO Notes
1/10/05

1. Those in attendance: Julie Gramling, Kris Pearsall, Donn Marcus, Michelle Chamberlain, Susan Duke, Heather Darwin, Susan Swanson, Nancy Charron, Annie Wilson, Pattie Martin, Kerrie Beebe, Chris Wagner

2. Phys. Ed. equipment request - Snowshoe request, funds requested $500.00.
30% discount offered ti the Outdoor Gear Exchange, looking into the Alpine Shop to see what kind of discount they would offer.  Looking to purchase 10 pairs.
 $500.00 approved by PTO attendees.

3. Treasurer's Report - Sue Duke beg balance $18588.04, ending balance $14,580.25 Includes playground money as of 1/6/05. 1,752.73 allocated to playground money

4. Principal's Report Donn talked about the process of 6th graders leaving FCS and moving on to middle school.  Information gathering and visits to middle school will be starting.  Also gathering information on kindergarten kids who will be coming to FCS.
Donn talked about the ELF program.  Spanish will begin for 3rd and 4th grades, 5th and 6th grades ending now.

Teachers may be seen wearing pedometers to promote health and fitness
School activities - Basketball in in full swing school sponsored
Theater group - Guess What I Did Last Summer Performance Jan. 29 at Vergennes Opera House.

Budget development time - additional costs - health insurance, medicaid, heating costs.
Various things being looked at of what can be cut to off set the costs that increase (i.e.. health insurance, etc.)

Family Night Events
 Talked about the reading night where all the kids came in their PJs.  Donn looking into the reading night to see if the literacy group is going to do this event again.
 Craft night - Science night on the table for discussion

Beach Party - March 4th or 11th Michelle Chamberlain checking with her Michael for DJ on what date works for him.  Sue Duke doing prizes.  Nancy will call Holly Weber to start on decorations

Next Meeting - February 7th (Feb. 14th Valentine's Day) All are welcome! Come join us!

Spring Fundraiser - batted around different ideas, flower bulbs, Humanities, Nancy calling Fred Capion for Humanities catalog and bulbs.