Hardy PTO Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
6:30-8:00
6:30- Introduction and cookies
- Approve March Minutes - there were none taken
- Planned traffic changes near the school
Herbert Road is not included because it doesn't abut school grounds.
b. No parking on the East side of Brooks near Chandler at pickup and drop off times.
6:50-7:20 - 2011 Events/Projects
- PTO Elections, one School Council position - Need a committee of 3 people to oversee the elections. Nomination forms are in the office. Be sure to include descriptions and add 1 School Council position. We all need to be recruiting new people.
- Not Your Average Joe's, every Tuesday night in April, Arlington only- Sandy Jones- 15% of total bill goes to Hardy. Sandy got Not Your Average Joe's to come to International Festival to sere hors d' oeuvres and promote the plan.
- International Talent Showcase (4/8) - Heather Smith- There is 257 people signed up to come, 170 people for pizza and 29 Acts (2hr show). Show starts at 6:45. ACMI cable station recorded the show last year; they won't be able to do it this year. Check with Seth to see if he can record the show for us. Julie Harrington and the fourth grade will be selling "Hardy Cares" bracelets for $1 (not sure if the package of bracelets will arrive in time). Also, 2 Japanese moms will be making origami Cranes and things for donations to the Japan fund.
- Skating Party(4/10), Ken Zimmerman to coordinate - 11:45-1:45 there will be pizza, bake sale and games.
- Teacher Appreciation (May 2nd-6th)-Sarah Kelly - Monday teachers get a plant or flower. On Tuesday Mrs. D'Amico will provide breakfast. Wednesday 5th grade Girl Scouts present teachers with apples along with homemade cards and poems from the kids. Thursday is a luncheon and Friday is dessert day.
- Walk-a-thon (5/14, raindate 5/21) - Betsey Crimmins- waiting approval from BOS for street closing permit. Pledge sheets and permission slips will go out soon.
- Colonial Day - June 15th - Karen Winters
- BBQ - Ned Hall June 15th - revisit
- Dates of 5th grade events: Plant sale, Friday, May 56th - sell at Art Show - May 5th
