Call to Order: 6:30 p.m.

Secretary Report, Julie Majerus
No Report

Principal’s Report, Kathy Myles
* Riverside Theme: Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies
* New Staff: Mara Buck-Grade 1, Pam Ruediger-Grade 1, Laura Morgan-Grade 3
* Staff Changes: Jeff Pitrof-Grade 5, Julie Olszewski-4K, Ann Farrenkopf-4K, Tracy Katz-Reading Recovery, Kristin Stein-3/4 Grade Multi-age, Paula Muehler-CSS
* 358 students in grades 4K-Grade 5
* Thank you for Back to School Fair and envelope stuffing
* Upcoming Parent Meetings: 
9/5 6:00 pm: Miss Doll-Grade 5, 1st Grade, Mrs. Weber
9/6 6:30 pm: Kindergarten, 4th Grade
9/12 6:00 pm: Mr. Maloney-Grade 5, Mr. Pitrof-Grade 5
* 9/7 Summer Club Assembly 9:00 am/Reading Party 2:30 pm
* 55 students participated in “Mrs. Myles Go Crazy for Readers” summer reading program
* 9/18 Parent Involvement Committee Meeting 8:00 am
* 9/18 Author Visit/Dinner with Carolyn Crimi
* 9/27 Picture Retake Day
* 9/28 Early Release 11:45 am
* 10/4 Open House 6:30-7:30 pm
* 8/29-9/10 Map Testing for Grades 3, 4 and 5
* Staff Updates:
- Chris Leinweber had surgery on her foott
- Joanne Miller’s mother passed away
- Tom Schardin’s father passed away

President’s Report, Jen Clinton/Paulette Oskarsson
* Welcome Wagon to help new PTA members
* New clings ordered
* Web site not working. New Web site to be created by Tim Danielewski. Would like to have links to PTA forms, permission slips, Market Day, committee events, membership, fundraising, spirit wear
* Students of the month to be honored at PTA meetings
* “Schoolpacks” school supplies $35-$40/child
* Reflections Program (November) “I Can Make a Difference By”
* Discussed interest in starting a Dad’s sports team to involve more dads
* Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act-online petition in support of having the U.S. Department of Agriculture update its decades-old nutrition standards for foods sold out of vending machines, school stores and other venues in schools (outside the meal program)
* 9/24 Family Day – try to eat together as a family and do an activity together
* Starting collection of Campbell’s soup labels. Now offering better products for schools to select from using points earned on labels.

Treasurer’s Report, Kelly Marchese
* Budget passed. Motion to approve budget by Paulette Oskarsson. Seconded by Jeanne Dantone.
* Received $214.05 for milk caps and cartridges 
* Donated $50 for Youth Art Month
* Paid DJ $150.00 deposit for Fall Dance

1st Vice President’s Report, Ann Mueller (Beth Courtney not in attendance)
* Back to School Fair had 25 parent/student volunteers
* PTA membership is at 141 members
* Need forms turned in so School Directory can be completed

2nd Vice Presidents Report, Lisa Schmeling
* Discussed having free Yoyo Assembly “School is Cool”. Use yoyos to teach math/science. Would have yoyos for sale. 

3rd Vice Presidents Report, Open Position
No Report

Teacher Representative (Tracy Katz, Colleen Pennell, Cindy Mueller)
* Thanks from Mrs. Stein – raised $1,200 for reading loft
* Thank you for teacher breakfast
* 9/18 Author Night - volunteers are needed. Trysting Place is supplying dinner. Kohlman’s Kitchen is supplying cookies. Asked PTA to donate money for water. Jeanne Dantone motion to move $ (TBD) from General Fund to purchase water. Seconded by Lisa Schmeling.

Committee Reports
* Committee Coordinator position (Beth Courtney) trying to make it easier for parents to volunteer by having all event information organized.
* 10/19 Fall Dance
* Club’s Choice Fundraiser begins 9/10. Pick up will be during Fall Dance
* Market Day: Riverside will earn 10% of what is ordered
* Book Fair: Nov. 12-20, Jan. 22-25

Adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 9, 6:30 pm



Submitted by Julie Majerus
Riverside PTA Meeting Minutes
Riverside Library, September 4, 2007


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