Call to Order: 6:32 p.m.

Special Presentation regarding referendum for school improvements.

Secretary Report
Motion to approve September 12 Minutes by Jerry Noltner. Seconded by Jen Clinton.

Principal’s Report
* Student lunch for September character “respect” 10/17
* “Caring” October character
* Open House 64% attendance, down 5% from last year
* Family Involvement Pledge – Leave No Parent Behind handed out at Open House
* Room parents needed
* Red Ribbon Week 10/27 through 10/23 “Banish Bullying”
* Mrs. Baker has Bully Beware Box
* Sprit Days: Tuesday – Team Day; Wednesday – Cap Day; Thursday Pajama day; Friday – Superhero Day; Monday – Red Day (also walk)
* Character Assembly 10/23 @2:45
* Fire Safety 10/13
* Human Growth & Development Meeting 10/23 6:30 p.m. Valley View
* Map Testing for Grades 3, 4 and 5
* Wisconsin State Assessment 10/23 to 11/17
* American Education Week 11-12 – 11/18 to coincide with Joosse visit and 11/16 dinner
* Parents for Lunch – looking for dates after conferences and before winter break
* Conferences 11/20, 11/21 and 11/30

President’s Report
* Superintendent Meeting: Referendum Q/A Night 10/25
* School Auction 11/10 need basket. Jen Clinton volunteered to make basket.
* PTA Meeting Stickers: Jerry Noltner motion to move $38 from General Fund to pay for stickers. Seconded by Christina Warren.

Treasurer’s Report
* Olympic Day changed to Field Day
* Jitters changed to Kindergarten Recess

1st Vice President’s Report
* Membership at 179 members; goal is 233
* If you have an event using tickets use Benefit card. Organized by parent last name.

2nd Vice Presidents Report
No Report

3rd Vice Presidents Report
Conference Dinner 11/30

Teacher Representative
(attended by Mrs. Reck, Mrs. Vetter and Mrs. Sardina)

Mrs. Sardina
* Thanks to PTA for field trip money
* Discussion on how much time needed to request funds for field trip
* Mr. Stigler’s walking program started and ties into school theme “Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies.” 


Committee Reports
* Fundraising – ordering more Gold C; not yet finished
* Fall Party 10/20. DJ will cost $250. Will sell blow necklaces to cover DJ cost
* Movie Night 11/4, Cars
* Directory – working on

Adjourned at 8:00 p.m.


Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 14, 6:30 p.m.




Submitted by Julie Majerus

Riverside PTA Meeting Minutes
October 10, 2006


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