PARENT GROUP MEETING MINUTES

March 15, 2011

 

Participants:

Sue Sheehy, Marta Nissen, Kathy Moraros, Celeste Karski, Sonia Dahl, Bridget Gigliotti, Scott Soucy, Jeni Courounis Leonard, Mrs. Mendel, Kim Coumas, Mr. D, Lisa Enright, Dave Valade, Kelly Courounis, and Linda Haytayan

 

Publicity:

The A-frames have arrived and are being placed outside to promote advertising of Parent Group, school and parish events.  Each side of the frames will display different events.

 

Enrichment Programs:

Magician Dave Anderson – held on Weds March 23^rd

9:15      Pre-K  - 3^rd

10:15    4^th – 6^th

 

Police Bike and Helmet Safety – Thurs April 14^th

Program presented by Nashua Police Department for all grades

10AM – all school assembly

 

Wingmasters – Tues May 31^st

Grades 3 – 6 will participate.  Presentation will be North American birds of prey.

 

Michelle’s Menangerie – Tues June 7^th

Grades Pre-K – 2^nd will participate.  Presentation is focused on woodland animals.

 

Enrichment meeting was held on March 18^th to discuss and plan next year’s enrichment programs.  The group is hoping to offer programs at the beginning of the school year so planning now will help secure dates.

 

Fundraisers:

Restaurant Nights:

These events are eat in or take out and help support our enrichment programs.  We try to plan one event per month.  If you have suggestions, please pass them along to Scott Soucy.  Next year the organization of the restaurant nights will be separated from the general fundraising coordinator.  These events have become very successful and the planning takes time.

Jeannotte’s – has offered to host monthly.  April 20^th and May 18^th will be the next Sub nights

Look for posters and flyers in the Wed’s news.

 

India Palace – scheduled for April 14^th from 5 – 8pm

The owners have offered to host this event at cost.  There will be a special area for the St. Chris families and supporters.  The service will be a buffet with various dishes so that all may experience a variety of Indian cooking.  The restaurant staff will be available to answer questions and share their delicious foods.  Adults $10, kids 6-10 $6, under 6 free

 

Giorgios – scheduled for May 5^th

Both Milford or Merrimack locations are participating.  Flyer was sent in the Weds news.  Dine in or take out is offered.

 

Villa Banca – planning for Wed June 8^th

 

Ongoing: DW Pizza in Merrimack (located near the YMCA) – 10% of the bill will be donated to St. Chris whenever someone mentions St. Christopher School.  They will donate on a monthly basis.

 

Van Otis Chocolate Fundraiser is planned.  Jeni is coordinating.  A 40% donation will be given by the company.  The sale will have an Easter theme.  Order forms need to be returned to school by April 8^th.  Delivery date of Thursday April 21st is planned.

 

Mother’s Day Flower sale – Scott Soucy is organizing this event.  The flyer has gone home in the Wed’s envelope.  The orders are due back on May 3rd.  Cost is $18 per plant.  Pickup is May 6^th.

 

Book Sale – Thur May 12^th and Fri May 13 (and slightly used uniforms)

Carolyn Ogden is coordinating.  Boxes will be placed in each classroom for collecting books.  Books will be 50 cents.

Volunteers are needed:  setup on Thur at 2-3pm to organize the books and uniforms

3 - 5pm the event will be open for students and parents to shop

Fri sale is 8:30am - 2pm.  Break down will be conducted after 2pm

If you have suggestions for where the extra books can be donated, please contact Carolyn or Marta.

 

Teacher Appreciation:

Before/After School – thank you to all that have assisted.  The teachers are very appreciative.

End of year Teacher Appreciation Luncheon – scheduled for Tuesday May 3rd

Dana Keegan and Paula MacLellan are coordinating.  Look for emails requesting assistance and donations of food and supplies.

 

Parent Group sponsored events:

St. Patrick’s Day Mass and Pre-K / K parents breakfast

Dana and Paula coordinated this event.  Thank you to those who assisted and provided the goodies.  The event was enjoyed by the pre-K and K families.

Barbecue June 3^rd at 5:30

This is event is hosted to welcome new families and to celebrate with the 6^th grade graduates.  Volunteers are needed to help plan and participate in the event.  Menu includes hotdogs, hamburgers, salad, chips, watermelon, and baked goods. Face painters are needed.  There will be 2 raffles – 50/50 and free hot lunch for the next year.  If anyone knows of a DJ, or would like to help lead the planning please contact Kathy Moraros.

 

Financial Report:

Paula Nickerson provided a financial summary.  The Parent Group has begun to have a nice balance during our 5^th year as a committee.  Being able to sponsor enrichment programs, classroom field trips and plan for the next year is a great accomplishment for such a young group.  Thanks to all who give support to the sponsored events.

If you are coordinating an event that either needs funds or produces funds, please email Paula Nickerson ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) with amounts.  This will help to keep our finances in line.

 

Next event to plan is the end of the year barbeque.  Volunteers always needed!

 

Next meeting Wednesday April 20^th at 7pm in the Library