May PTO Meeting Minutes 2022

Friday, May 6, 2022
8:30 AM, Brown School

WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS                                                             
Abby Lewis, PTO President

BROWN SCHOOL UPDATE                                                                    
Superintendent John Buckey

• Mary Maxifield selected as new school principal
• Spring (June) intro coffee session will be coordinated by Super. Buckey in collaboration with the PTO

OLD BUSINESS

1. Original Works         Jess Chamberlin
   • Moving online was very successful.  Earned $2,634 in profit for PTO fundraising which is almost double from last year 
2. Earth Day Cleanup     Madey Poss
   • Coordinated with teachers Willard & Frien last Friday successfully.  Discussion about class volunteers to add clean up to an element of recess ongoing. Other grades to participate in the future
3. Bike to School Day     Abby Lewis
   •  completed on 5/4 successful with 150+ participants 

TEACHER APPRECIATION              
Madey Poss, PTO Co-Secretary

This week, the PTO organized:

• Monday: Coffee and pastries
• Tues: Classroom coordinated cards / flowers
• Wed: Fresh fruit (Apple for a Teacher)
• Thurs: Catered luncheon from Eat Well Kitchen
• Friday:  Herb plant to take home

FUN RUN  
Karla Strobel, PTO Vice President

• Will take place on May 25 during the school day
• Will be run per class during specials block
• Incorporating Pre-K optionally (with parent chaperone) 
• Fundraising goal is $20K

ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS                        
Bit Coppola, PTO Enrichment Chair

• Sign up geniuses go out to parents who wish to participate in a volunteer capacity
  • Joppa Flats – Kate Whorf will cover Kindergarten May 24 and June 7
  • Brazilian Beats – May 20 for Kindergarten
  • Ryan Hack Author -June 10
• Set up Spring Meeting with Teacher leads 
• Looking for Enrichment coordinator lead (or co-leads) for next school year

BROWN SCHOOL GARDEN COMMITTEE  
Kristen Pratt, PTO Co-Secretary

• Ongoing Mindfulness Sessions with Students
• Garden Shed Announcement and Plan 
• Will send sign up genius for those interested in volunteering during class participation 

SPIRIT WEAR
Karla Strobel, PTO Vice President

• Online Store
• Vote for Funding White T-shirts for Tie Dye Project
  • Abby motioned, Kristen seconded for a purchase of $2,700 to provide each student and staff member a white t-shirt to be tie dyed as part of an art activity and worn for the end of year event: Field Day.  
  • Passed unanimously by: Abby, Karla, Kate Whorf, Molly, Jess, Kristen, Madey, Dr. Buckey, Jen Adams, Lori K, Barb Burke, Kate Marcus, Cara Whelan.  

MAGIC HAT THRIFT SHOP
Kate Whorf, PTO Magic Hat Rep

• Brown PTO received $19,288 from the latest allocation, which was more than expected as part of their biggest school donation ever.
• Next week our volunteer week and revised sign up genius will be going out. The more volunteer hours we get, the more we receive in our allocation.

TREASURER’S REPORT                                                                         
Molly Teets, PTO Co-Treasurer

• Tax filing completed
• Budgeting planning will be completed for next meeting to prepare for 2022-23 school year

UPCOMING EVENTS
Fun Run 2022, May 25 – Karla Strobel

Joppa Flats – K and 1st grade – Bit Coppola

Third Grade Moving On – Abby Lewis

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES            
Jess Chamberlin, PTO Co-Treasurer

• Enrichment Chair for next year
• Massachusetts Safe Routes to School – Be the representative for Brown School!
• Harvest of the Month (ongoing)
  • Cara Whelan volunteered