Minutes from the September 11, 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.

Officers introduced themselves: Kerrie Kraft-President, Rita Herr-Vice President, Kelly Brommer-Secretary & Christine Snyder-Treasurer.

Everyone enjoyed a Game created by Felicia Knowlton. Prizes were donated by Jill Hartman from the Wearhouse.

The Wearhouse donated to H & S $539.

Everyone signed the Tuition Voucher Sign In Sheet.

Mrs. Burg’s Principal Report

1. Grade Report: There have been improvements made due to the surveys completed by the parents at the

end of last year. A concern was parents wanted to see more than two indicators (S & IP) because that was too broad of a range. This year you will see I=In Progress, P = Proficient and E= Exceeds Expectations. Also this year, gym, music and specials will not receive letter grades for grades 4-8. Parents thought that to be too much. OLA will mentor Resurrection, St. Leo’s and Lebanon Catholic Schools this year for the Grade Report. Remember, the Grade Report is a snap shot of one period in time!

2. Birthday Celebration: 275 RSVP’s to the picnic this Sunday, 9/16. Directions and reminders to follow in the Friday folder this week. If you can help setup and clean up please sign the help sheets. In October a flyer will be sent home for information regarding the school trip to Philadelphia on April 2, 2008. The day will start with a Mass at the Cathedral with Fr. Joshua Brommer. The younger children will go to the zoo and the older children will elect their activities for the day. A candy bar sale will be held to fund the buses for the school trip.

3. Middle States: On April 20, 2008 a review team will be at OLA (3-4 people) to compare OLA’s plan vs what is actually being done. They will meet with some parents, teachers and Mrs. Burg. They will review our school and decide if OLA gets “the seal of approval”.

Hoss’s Night, prior to the start of school, made H & S $423.00.

Bridge Bust is on Saturday, October 6. Bonnie Reich, Beth Bossart and Rebecca Haas are Chairpersons. Volunteers are needed and a flyer will be forthcoming. Volunteers needed Friday evening to bag baked goods and ice the drinks at the PB. Saturday morning setup takes place. Volunteers needed to maintain the stand; 8^the graders can receive service hours. 4:00 is tearing down. A raffle item is needed? PB will do bake goods, Grade 4-6 will do Drinks & Grade 7-8 will donate $1 for water.

Halloween Parade is Thursday, October 25. Jen Kirchner & Barb Katalinas Chairpersons. The theme is “American Heros”. Flyer will be forth coming. Mandy Sahd will research getting a flat bed for the parade. Possible Saints theme for OLA with the incorporation of our birthday theme.

Sub Sale order sheet is coming in the September Family Envelope. Orders due back 10/12 & subs delivered on 10/25 at the PB for pickup from 2:30-4 or orders may be sent home with child. Chairpersons are Kelly Brommer and Julie Brommer.

Hospitality Sheet is available for anyone to volunteer to bring food and drinks to the H & S meetings.

2007- 2008 FUNDRAISER CHAIRPERSONS:

Fall Wolfgang: Christine Snyder

Bridge Bust: Bonnie Reich, Beth Bossert & Rebecca Haas

Halloween Parade: Barb Katalinas & Jenifer Kirchner

Sub Sale: Julie Brommer & Kelly Brommer

Movie Night: H & S Officers

Pie Sale: Diane Robinson

St. Nicholas Feast: Beth Wolgemuth & Michele Habestroh

Holiday Bazaar: Jill Hartman, Kerrie Kraft & Barb Katalinas

Poinsettia Sale: Michelle Kelley

Spring Wolfgang: Kelley Andrews

Skating Party: Rita Herr & Claudia Reese

Friendly’s Night: H & S Officers

Joe Corbi’s Pizza: Jenifer Kirchner

Family Bingo Night: H & S Officers

Used Book Sale: Felicia Knowlton

Teacher Appreciation: H & S Officers

Basket Bingo: H & S Officers & Claudia Reese

Coffee Chair: Bonnie Reich. Bonnie would like to pass this on to someone else. If you are interested please let an Officer or her know. Looking for Market House sales with brochures, spirit wear, etc.

Fundraisers: Heather Zink talked about Dream Dinners on Manheim Pike. You go there and make your meals for a week, month etc. They do fundraising and she will bring a brochure for the Officers to review. Pizza Hut in Columbia for a 20% on all sales as we did with Hoss’s Night. Possible Family Night at Hot Z Pizza, Mandy Sahd will provide us with more information.

8:00 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.