JANUARY 2023 Minutes

IL PTO Meeting Notes
January 5, 2023

Attendees- Laura Wilks, Melissa Kelsey, Angela Argus, Molly Hickey, Cathleen Melick, Sarah Alexander,
Marcie Ware, Sue Leader, Kim Saxon, Monica Wallen, Andrew Krispin-Lisbin
Call to Order- December Meeting Minutes Approved
Warrior Factory- IL day, Fundraiser Day for PTO (40-60 students), 2/23 potential date
Drama Club/Bravo Creative Arts- Need to increase participation, consider opening it up to 3rd grade,
Sarah to edit the PTO website about Drama Club this year.
Spanish Language Program-
The program is over-subscribed- there were 30 spots and we received interest from 60-70 kids
Wednesdays- 1/11, 18, 25
Principal’s Report- January will be a quick month, Disability Awareness Month, MLK Day, Black History
Month in February
Report Cards come out at the end of the month (through Infinite Campus), Book vending machine-
machine purchase, Scholastic deeply discounted or free,
Fundraising- Everyone Counts Campaign wrapping up, Ski Club budget- planning for transportation, arm
bans and/or meals.
Square1Art- Monica working with Ms. Corcharan, March 10 th deadline to place orders
Holiday Helping Hands- $600 online donations
Programs/Events/Club
PAB January Meeting- Sue Leader will attend
LEGO night- 1/27, Sue Leader and Rocio Gonzalez
Virtual Yoga Night- Yoga for a Good Hood
Movie Night, 2/10- PTO to coordinate meal
Virtual Career Night- 2/15 and 2/16
Red and White Basketball, 3/10
Bingo Night- 3/24, Melissa Kelsey, Nicolette Ferguson
Scholastic Bookfair- 3/27-3/31, Melissa Kelsey, Katy Stevenson, Molly Hickey, Monica Wallan,
Andrew Krispin-Lisbin
Talent Show, May TBD, Nicolette Ferguson, Andrew Krispin-Lisbin and Laura Wilks
5th Grade Recognition Day- PTO to start coordinating