Allegheny One PTO Meeting
November 2, 2009; 6:30 p.m.
Hoss’s Steak and Sea House
In attendance: Kim Martinek, Pam Schobel, Lori Adams,
Diana Smith, Leslie Rupp, Heidi Snyder, Julie Milanak,
Julie Noel, Lori McCoy, Jody Petrunak, Rebecca
Bouchard, Heather Boydston, Tina Barton, April Helsel,
Teri Sponsler, Debbie Ferris, Francine Endler, Marie
Gallagher, and Amy Dell
INTRODUCTIONS
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
MINUTES OF OCTOBER 2009
Pam Schobel motioned to approve the minutes of October 2009. Julie Noel seconded the motion. The minutes
of October were unanimously approved.
PRINCIPAL TIME
 Ms. Endler welcomed everyone to the meeting.
 Ms. Endler shared that the harvest parties were interesting and unique and everyone had a good time.
 Ms. Endler reported that the H1N1 flu vaccine permission slips are due tomorrow. The superintendent
will be calling all parents in the Hollidaysburg Area School District informing them of the vaccination
availability. Allegheny 1 students are scheduled to receive the vaccination on Monday, November 9. If
your child is sick on that morning, please call the school nurse and she will determine whether your
child can receive the vaccination.
 Ms. Endler thanked everyone who worked on the Red Ribbon Committee. The event was successful and
educational. Even the balloons were biodegradable. Donations of canned goods for the food bank was a
very good idea and the deadline to bring in canned goods will be extended. We will consider doing this
project again.
 Ms. Endler reported that tomorrow is the end of the marking period and report cards will be distributed
November 10.
 Ms. Endler reported that parent/teacher conferences will be held the week of Thanksgiving. Parents will
have the opportunity to visit classrooms in the spring.
TREASURER’S REPORT
 Pam Schobel reported on the budget.
General Account
$1,976.32
Special Account
$1,592.24
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The cost of the first grade field trip was $462
The cost of Red Ribbon Week was $225
YEARBOOK
 Amy Dell reported that the flyer to order yearbooks was sent home and posted in the newsletter on the
website. She requested that if you are sending pictures to her for the yearbook, please type "yearbook" in
the subject line of the email. Her email is intenseze@yahoo.com
FUNDRAISERS
 Deb Ferris reported that the Wolfgang fundraiser ends on Friday with orders submitted to Wolfgang
next Friday.
 To date 184 coupon books have been sold and 270 have been signed out. The cost to Allegheny 1 is
$2,500 due November 27. Ms. Endler said that we can send home another flyer and another email to
teachers. Coupon books that are not sold can be returned, but we will wait until after the Wolfgang
fundraiser and try to sell the coupon books again.
HOLIDAY SHOP
 Heather Boydston reported that the Committee has received flyers, order forms and the Santa bucks.
Teachers will be asked to hand the students their bucks as they are entering the store so they are not lost.
 The dates of the Holiday Shop will be December 9, 10, and 11 with set up on December 8 and break
down on December 11.
 There are two adding machines in the PTO room that can be used in the store.
 Heather may ask the manager of Martins Grocery Store to borrow some shopping carts.
 Teachers will be asked to sign up when they want their classrooms to come to the store. Anyone can
shop during the last hours of the store. At least three volunteers will be needed at all times to help in the
store.
 Heather reported that she would prefer students purchase items with cash, but checks will be accepted.
RED RIBBON
 Red Ribbon week was celebrated October 26-30.
 Students planted tulips and there were very good slogans each day.
BOX TOPS
 Kim Martinek reported that Mrs. Rossman's class won the popcorn party for the most box tops received.
So far A1 has received $573.60 this year. Another submission is planned for March and we will do a
contest to coincide with March Madness.
DRAMA CLUB
 Leslie Rupp distributed the schedule for the drama club. The play for Allegheny 1 this year will be
Jungle Book and will be held May 14.
 She asked for volunteers to bring in snacks and drinks because the practices are held after school. She
said a popcorn machine would be good to use during practices.
 She also announced that four Allegheny 1 students will be participating in the Hollidaysburg Area play.
NEW BUSINESS
 No meeting will be held in January.
 Ms. Endler announced that anyone interested in attending the President’s Council Meeting to discuss
school-wide issues is encouraged.
 The Christmas tree in the school will be decorated with hats, mittens, and scarves and a charity will be
chosen to donate the items to.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
The next PTO meeting will be held Monday, December 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Allegheny 1.
Notes submitted by Lori Adams