Minutes from the November 13, 2007 Home & School Association Meeting-Elementary Building Cafeteria

Kerrie Kraft, President called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Father Lawrence opened the meeting with a prayer.

Salute the Flag.

Felicia Knowlton provided a Game and the Prizes were donated by Jill Hartman’s Consignment Shop in Landisville.

Everyone was reminded to sign the sign in sheet.

Kerrie reminded everyone that tomorrow night is H & S Night at Isaac’s in Centerville from 4-9.

Mrs. Burg’s Principal Report

Family Envelope is coming home this Thursday and she wanted to mention a few enclosures:

1. Middle States-Strategic Plan

a. Improve math solving skills

b. Wellness and fitness-nutrition classes, walking club, etc.

c. Review Team will be here April 20-23

d. Everyone is very happy with progress

2. Candy Bar Sale – Thanks to all who participated!

3. Drop off and Pick up procedure for EB is changing. Enter via the exit and drive around lot and exit the entrance. A diagram is included. We need to make changes because of the morning backups. We are having some problems at the PB and that will be evaluated too.

4. Conference times enclosed – please be prompt!

5. The school will no longer call if a packed lunch is forgotten. The child will eat the cafeteria lunch and a bill will be sent home to the parent to pay for the lunch.

6. Campbell’s books and recipes were given out at the meeting.

7. Birthday celebration: 8^th graders provided children with a word puzzle, 7th grade gave the children 10 extra minutes of recess. Each class will choose an activity for the school plus a lunch for the month.

Mrs. Spicer had her baby boy – Daniel. During her absence Mrs. Habestroh will be the Librarian and Mr. Rothan will be the Art teacher.

Fundraiser Review:

1. Wolfgang: Christine Snyder

$7,451 profit which was down $490 from last year; participation was down; we will continue to send the order sheet out in the initial family envelope to get that jump start. Pickup is on Thursday 11/15 from 10-5:30. If you are available at 8:00 that day to unload the truck please come help.

2. Bridge Bust: Bonnie Reich

$641 profit which was up $300 from last year; hot dogs, breads and pies were big seller items; two raffles worked out well; The Church was won by the Principal of Central Manor School and the Window was won by a HT parish member who donated it back to the school for use.

3. Sub Sale: Kelly Brommer & Julie Brommer

$936 profit which was down $140 from last year; participation down because we lost some big selling families; but very good for a sub sale.

4. Halloween Parade: Barb Katalinas

Mr. Haas made the sign that lit up and we thank him; the children loved it and had a terrific time. We placed 5^th and received $50.

Movie Night: This Friday, November 16^th. Doors open at 6:30. Ratatouille begins at 7:00. This is a family fun night with popcorn, candy, sodas and time with family. Volunteers should arrive at 5:45 for setup.

Christmas Bazaar: Jill Hartman

Information coming in family envelope; the bazaar is 12/13 & 12/14. Holiday shops provides gift items; Children

will shop for immediate family only; $2-$6 per gift item; A budget envelope will be sent home for parents to

complete as a shopping list; raffles will be sent home before to purchase; Preschool will not go as a class but

are welcome to go with a parent; the craft will be cookie decorating and eating it!

St. Nicholas Day: Beth Wolgemuth & Michele Habestroh

12/6 – A prayer service will be held at 1:30 at HT with all children. After they will go to the cafeteria to receive a

treat and special gift. Beth and Michele wanted to do something extra do to the 10 year school anniversary.

Basket Bingo: Kerrie Kraft

Will be held in May. We are seeking gently used, or new baskets. More information to follow.

Next meeting is January 8, 2008 beginning at 6:30 social hour at the Primary Building.

7:40 p.m. Meeting adjourned.