Call to Order: 6:30 p.m.

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

Principal’s Report
* Thank you for Fall Dance
* Human Growth & Development letter coming soon. Call with concerns or talk to teacher.
* WKCE ends Friday
* Parents for Lunch 1st full week in December
* Barbara Joosse Thursday
* Conferences November 20, 21 and 30
* Reading Around the World December 1.
* Winter Concert/Bake Sale December 7
* December 21 last day of school; return January 3
* Vision and Hearing Screening January 11
* Safe School Plan – plan to move office to the front of building and visitors be buzzed past the area. Doors below will be locked. Fire doors will unlock if an alarm is pulled. Camera by elevator.  Build a restroom in the gym. Will share blueprints. Use Title 4 funds. PTA to consider donation.
* Lifetouch trying to recruit us again. Let Mrs. Myles know if you’d like to get involved.
* Thanks for the popsicles for Red Ribbon Week.

President’s Report
* Thank you for Movie Night
* Thank you to Dawn Noltner for PTA Directory
* Mini Grant Committee met last week and began process – deadline 11/15. Right now looking at $2,800. Budget is $1,500. More involvement than usual.
* Thanks for voting for the school referendum
* No meeting in December. Next meeting January 9.
* Looking into Sam’s Club Membership - Jerry Noltner

Treasurer’s Report
No report

1st Vice President’s Report
* Membership went up 20, including 2 staff members
* Membership total 201 – goal is 233

2nd Vice Presidents Report
Greg Schmeling will play Santa at Santa Breakfast


3rd Vice Presidents Report
* Conference Dinner 11/30. Need volunteers for food and to help out at event.
* Bake Sale December 7 - need volunteers to set up and price. Will sell after both concerts. Check to see if Room 102 is available.

Teacher Representative
* 3 for Me Binder – parent volunteer log
* Thanks for the monetary contribution for the Barbara Joosse dinner
* Field Trip – authentic learning was inspirational. The money helped kids and families.

Committee Reports
* Fall Dance very well attended. Glow sticks were successful and sold out in ˝ hour
* Movie Night – 116 kids at Cars. Went well and children were well-behaved. No refund for movie breakdown.
* Santa Breakfast needs another organizer
* Fun Fair Feburary 3 – get letter out for donations earlier. Working on new letterhead. Need new people to shadow.
* Book Fair February 3

PTA Web Page
* Tim Danielewski taking over PTA Web page. Will include calendar, event information, roles, flyers, links for positions, meeting minutes, and descriptions of events.
* PTA e-mail mfrspta@gmail.com

Adjourned at 7:25 p.m.


Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 9, 6:30 p.m.




Submitted by Lisa Schmeling for Julie Majerus

Riverside PTA Meeting Minutes
November, 2006


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