Tuesday, April 9, 2013

April is Autism Awareness Month

PTO Meeting Agenda for 4/10



Gorman Fort Banks PTO
Meeting Agenda for April 10, 2013 at 6:30 pm
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·       Welcome
·       Introduction of the Executive Board
·       Principal’s Report (Mrs. Pearson)
·       Treasurer’s Report (Dawn Sullivan)
·       PTO Events Update
o   Playground Surfacing Update – Mulch removal is 4/12 at 4pm. Bring shovels, rakes and wheelbarrows
o   Possible events: Free Outdoor Movie Night in June, Ice Cream Social during last week of school? Please step up and offer to chair a committee.
o   Summer reading program is about to launch.
o   Kindergarten Social is Sunday, August 18th from 2 – 4 pm
§  We need volunteers and “veteran” parents to attend to help answer incoming student family’s questions.
·       Fundraising Efforts
o   Spring Clothes Drive brought in $875 (Linda Straccia)
o   Calendar fundraiser has now gone out, return April 30 (Dawn Sullivan). Calendar winners will be announced on our blog, Facebook and Twitter pages
o   Gorman Giving to benefit Cradles to Crayons (Jodi Rice)
o   Book Fair at Open House
·       General Business
o   Bookflix Renewal $900 – VOTE
o   Tadpoles for 1st grade curriculum $80 - Vote
o   Executive Board 2013-2014 – We have seats to fill (Alicyn Thompson)
·       Volunteer Update (Mariana Babine)
o   Drop-off a.k.a. The Loop (Carolyn Gagnon/Linda Straccia)
o   Absence Hotline and Room Parents (Linda Straccia)
o   Library (Dawn Hurley)
o   Recess and lunch (Marci Campo)
·       Affiliate Programs
o   Stop & Shop A+ Rewards
o   Target RedCard (see the blog)
o   Labels for Education
o   Recycle Rewards rrewards.com
·       In School Enrichment Activities (Linda Straccia)
o   April Activity
o   May Activity
·       Open Forum

 

Monday, April 8, 2013

Digging the Playground


The Final Phase of the Playground is Happening and We Could Use Your Help*

During April Vacation the outer playground at the Gorman/Ft Banks School will be surfaced.  Currently, the area is filled with mulch, which needs to be removed to allow for the surfacing. 

We are looking for volunteers to help us move the mulch. 
Bring your shovels, rakes and wheel barrels!
Pizza and drinks will be available for all volunteers.


Friday, April 12, 2013 4:30 pm until dark 
Cancelled due to forcasted rain!

(Rain date: Sunday April 14, 2013 12 to 4 pm)


Community hours are available for volunteers in need of hours!

For information contact Dawn Manning at kmanningfamily@comcast.net or (617) 846-8989
Rain date information will be posted at http://fortbankspto.blogspot.com , Facebook.com/fortbankspto, Twitter.com/fortbankspto
*Please note the playground will be closed at the close of school on Friday April 12, 2013 and will reopen on Monday April 22, 2013.  We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause.

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Spring Clothing Drive is March 26th



Drop off location is the Cummings School Loop located on Pauline Street (Across from the Fire Station). On Tuesday March 26th from 7:30am to 10am.

We'll take: 

  • Clothes
  • Shoes
  • Curtains
  • Bed linens
  • Stuffed animals

All proceeds to benefit the Gorman Fort Banks and the Cummings PTOs.   

If you would like to volunteer, please email FortBanksPTO[insert at symbol]gmail.com

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

PTO Meeting Agenda for 3/13


Gorman Fort Banks PTO
Meeting Agenda for March 13, 2013 8:30 AM

·      Welcome
·      Introduction of the Executive Board
·      Principal’s Report (Mrs. Pearson)
·      Treasurer’s Report (Dawn Sullivan)
·      PTO Events Update
o   Literacy Night and Community Readers report (Christa Shea)
o   Playground Surfacing Update (Dawn Manning)
·      Fundraising Efforts
o   Spring Clothes Drive, Cummings Loop, March 26th 7:30 am – 10am (Linda Straccia) – need volunteers.
o   Calendar fundraiser (Dawn Sullivan)
o   Gorman Giving to benefit Cradles to Crayons (Jodi Rice)
·      General Business
o   Bookflix Renewal – VOTE
o   Classroom Grant Proposal – VOTE
o   Executive Board 2013-2014 – We have seats to fill (Alicyn Thompson)
o   Is there PTO membership interest in having another Summer Kickoff?
·      Volunteer Update (Mariana Babine)
o   Drop-off a.k.a. The Loop (Carolyn Gagnon/Linda Straccia)
o   Absence Hotline and Room Parents (Linda Straccia)
o   Library (Dawn Hurley)
o   Recess and lunch (Marci Campo)
·      Affiliate Programs
o   Stop & Shop A+ Rewards
o   Target RedCard (see the blog)
o   Labels for Education
o   Recycle Rewards rrewards.com
·      In School Enrichment Activities (Linda Straccia)
o   March Activity
o   April Activity
·      Open Forum