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Working together for the education of our children                                                                                             June, 2008

Your PTO Needs YOU!
PTO reimbursement/purchase request form

St. Joseph Room parents, here are some ideas to help you with party planning.  If you come across some good websites or party ideas please contact the school and we will post them on this website.
Please take a look at the PTO By-Laws.

PTO Board Minutes

April 17, 2008

Opening Prayer-Patti Ritchie led us in prayer

March Minutes-Rose Davied read the minutes with two amendments.

School Update-Dr. Bintner thinks it is a good idea to schedule a presentation using the Smart Board, so the membership may see how useful they are in the classroom.

        He informed us that St. Joseph finished 3rd for the Small School Division in the Science Olympiad.  Out of 30 schools, St. Joseph finished  10th overall in state.  It was suggested that parent volunteers
could help coach students that participate in the Science Olympiad.

     There are 57-58 students enrolled for kindergarten next year.

     State Assessments are complete.

     Also, the storm water project is delayed until after school is out.  It will be finished over the summer.

     Mrs. Carter informed  us that on April 25^th a luncheon will be held for Mrs. Zanatta and Mrs. Nachbar, commemorating their 25 years of teaching.  Family and staff will be invited.

Budget Update-Kristina Smith read the update of the budget: Total inflows-$1,107.25. Outflows-$17,745.19.

Committee Spotlight-

Planners - Carol Petrehn informed us that the orders for planners are due on Friday.  After Friday the remaining supply can be purchased at registration for $10..00.

Field Day - Joann Lavery reported that Field Day is scheduled for Thursday, May 22nd.  The events for grades 1 - 5 will begin at 8:15 to 10:55.  Sixth and seventh grade students will be going to Mission Bowl from 8:40 - 11:30.  
Each student is to bring a sack lunch.  Drinks will be provided.  Parents that are interested in volunteering for these events are asked to contact Joann for more information.

Eighth Grade Breakfast - Jennifer Kembel informed us that the breakfast will be held on Thursday, May 15th.  Food and drink are donated by the parents of the students.  Congratulations to the 8th grade class!

Old Business-Old Shawnee Pizza update-Patti Ritchie reported the fundraiser raised another  $200.00. Mrs. Fox's class won the pizza party .  She also reminded us that you may order pizza for carry-out the entire day.  Remember to bring your coupons to participate

          Committee Heads - Lisa Berberick informed us that the Planner co-chair and Used uniform chair are still open.

New Business-Fundraiser for Henry Sher-Lisa Berberick reminded us that the Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a pancake breakfast which will be held on Sunday, May 4th, from 8:00 a.m. - noon.  
Proceeds will help the Sher family with a medical fund for their son.

Library Software Request - Kristina Smith informed us that the PTO is considering funding for new software for the library.  Current software is about 14 years old.  The cost will be $3,000.00.  PTO is pich $2,500.00 and the Libbrary Trivia fund will be                      

Election for 2008-09 PTO Board - 
     Co-Presidents:  Lisa Berberick/Isabel Van Lerberg
     Vice Presidents:  Kristina Smith/Michelle Carlstedt
Treasurer:  Connie Pagacz
Secretary:  Melanie Yunger

Open Forum-

Dr. Bintner thanked the outgoing PTO board members for their service.
Mrs. Roennigke thanked the PTO Board for the technology equipment.

The meeting was adjourned @ 7:43 pm. 

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LOOK WHAT’S COMING TO OUR SCHOOL

Dear St. Joseph Family: Again, this year our school’s PTO has teamed up with Original Works, the No. 1 art-based program in the country, to offer a very special program that allows you to have your child’s very own artwork reproduced into a number of professional, full color products. Your child has completed creating their artwork in school.  A large magnet will be made from this artwork and sent home (around October 15) for your review.  You may purchase the magnet or return it without obligation.  After seeing your child’s artwork on the magnet, you can place an order for a variety of other products featuring your child’s own artwork that will be delivered the first week of December, just in time for Christmas.  Please make checks payable to St. Joseph PTO. All of the products available for purchase through this program make great Christmas gifts.  Some ideas and suggestions that people have shared with me are as follows:  purchasing a quilt block every year with your child’s artwork and sewing those together as a gift to them in the future; giving your child a journal with their own artwork displayed on the front; luggage tags that they can use on their backpack for school; photo album for grandparents with the child’s pictures in the album; coffee cup for mom and/or dad at work; note cards as a gift to an aunt or uncle.  The list is endless. You can view sample products in the display case in the school’s lobby, and additional product information can be found at www.originalworks.com., click on “Our Products”.  Pricing information and order forms will be delivered along with the magnets. A note for the 8th grade class:  Mr. Mueller created an illustrative example for the 8th grade that depicts a jaguar’s head with the names of all the 8th graders.  Check out his artwork.  It will be posted in the display box in the school’s lobby starting the week of October 15.  This would be a great keepsake for the kids from the graduating class. We are thrilled to be participating in this unique and innovative program.   Please go to the St. Joseph website home page and click on “Original Works Art” for more information. All profits from this program will go to the Cathy Bintner Memorial Scholarship, which is a tuition scholarship to St. Joseph Education Center.

FAQs: My child did not turn in his artwork on time.  Can I submit his artwork late and still participate in this program? Yes, you can.  Contact your school’s Original Works representative for more information. Can I use artwork that my child did not create in school for this program? Yes, you can.  There are specific guidelines that you must follow, one of which is to make sure it is in the 8x10 ½  size, but photocopying can be used to reduce or enlarge the artwork. Can I use a picture of my child for this program rather than artwork? Yes.  The photograph needs to be 8x 10 ½ in size.  No copyrighted pictures can be used. Can I order additional items from last year’s artwork? Yes, the artwork can be sent it with an order form at any time. I have a friend whose children would like to participate in this art program.   Who would I contact to get more information? Please contact your school’s Original Works representative. If you are interested in providing artwork or a picture, please contact Mary Ivey at 913.268.1258 or e-mail mkivey@everestkc.net for more information.

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2007-2008

St. Joseph’s Chat-n-Chew

Second Grade    11:30-12:00

        October 5^th                   “Alone in His Teacher's House” by Louis Sachar

        April 11^th                      “The Art Lesson” by Tomie dePaola

Third Grade       11:16-11:40

        October 18^th (Thur)      “The Van Gogh Cafe” by Cynthia Rylant

        April 4^th                        “How to Eat Fried Worms” by Thomas Rockwell

Fourth Grade    11:07-11:31

        October 12^th                 “The Dragon of Lonely Island” by Rebecca Rupp

        April 18^th                      “Running Out of Time” by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Fifth Grade        12:15-12:40

        October 5^th                  “Toes” by Tor Seidler

        April 11^th                      “A Week in the Woods” by Andrew Clements

Sixth Grade        11:48-12:13

        October 12^th                 “I, Houdini” by Lynne Reid Banks

        April 18^th                       “Hatching Magic” by Ann Downer

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St. Joseph is on TARGET.com
Help Target Stores Help St. Joseph School…

Target will donate 1% of REDcard purchases at Target and Target. Com for books, supplies, or whatever St. Joseph wants or needs. Target will also donate ½ % of purchases made else where with your Target Visa Card.

How does Target help me? In addition to helping St. Joseph; every dollar you spend on your REDcard at Target equals one point. Every time you hit 1,000 points, you’ll earn 10% off an entire day of shopping at Target! You can also earn points at the Target Pharmacy: for every 10^th prescription you fill using your REDcard you’ll earn another 10% off an entire day of shopping!

How can I get a REDcard? 1.) Go to Target.com and fill out an application. You will receive your first 10% off day just for enrolling, or 2.) Go to your local Target and sign-up at the check out booth.

If you have a REDcard, or Target visa, please take a moment to register your card by calling 1-800-316-6142 OR go to Target.com “Take Charge of Education” our school i.d. number is 7104.

In September 2006 St. Joseph received at $559.87 check for our grand total of $5,691.17 to date.

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