Center Road School PTO News and Information www.crspto.org Co-Presidents-Nancy Sullivan/Barbara Lung Treasurer-Julie Polansky 1st Vice President-Tammy Gessay Secretary-Kelley Mathes 2nd Vice President-Mrs. Blume/Mrs. Wilde
Our meeting began earlier to “Meet and Greet” our new principal, Mrs. Poglitsch. She has worked in the school system, specifically elementary schools, for 16 years. She is married and lives in Higganum with her husband, son & dog! For anyone who wishes to contact her can call the school or by e-mail at jocelyn.poglitsch@vernonct.org.
Principals Report: The budget process has begun. The elementary schools will present to the Board of Education on Tuesday, January 19th. This year will be tough. As a district we need to cut $2 million from the budget. Final budget comes out in May. Nancy Sullivan said we may be able to use some of our supermarket points to purchase things that are not covered in budget.
President’s Report Mrs. Pleviak called Nancy Sullivan to inform her of “Jump Rope for Heart” which will be held on February 3rd in the school gym; snow date is the following Wednesday, February 10th. Sue Bassick volunteered to help coordinate delivery of oranges and graham crackers for the jumpers! Thank you Sue!!!
The PTO is looking to purchase Discount Fundraiser Cards. The cost to you will be $5.00. When the card is used for local businesses that participate, we receive 50% of the proceeds. We are hoping to have the cards in time for the Spring Book Fair.
AND THE WINNERS OF OUR BOX TOPS CONTEST ARE……
Kindergarten: Jacob Walden & Arianna Vernola 1st Grade: Charles Bannon & Justin Doty 2nd Grade: Joshua Optenbrow & Sam Yencho 3rd Grade: Clayton Aafedet & Samantha Peters 4th Grade: Sean Horton & Emma Bardon 5th Grade: Brian Graver & Cara Clay
Congratulations everyone!! Thank you to all the families who participated. The PTO received a check from Box Tops for Education for $1,296 - this equates to a total of 12,960 box tops that were collected and sent in last school year!! Way to go!!!! Please keep a look out for our next contest!!!
Board of Ed Report - Susan Norlie-Hesnan spoke on behalf of the Board of Ed. The Mayor said we are $2 million over budget. Magnet schools are taking away some of the budget dollars so now we have fewer budget dollars going to public education. Feel free to call her, her phone number is (860) 872-4517 or her e-mail is sj_norliehesnin@yahoo.com to discuss any of your concerns.
- The Board of Ed is interviewing 6 people for the Superintendent of Vernon position.
UPCOMING PTO EVENTS:
Please mark your calendars for the following events and of course, we hope to see you there!!!
a) Family Dance Night – February 12th from 6:00-8:00; DJ, dancing, trivia, games, raffles; drinks will be provided by PTO & parents are encouraged to bring a nut free snack. For those of you who have attended this event in the past, you know how much FUN this night is. For those of you who haven’t, please join in on a fun filled family evening!!! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ b) Wolf Pack Game will be on March 26th. A flyer will go home in February about the game. It was decided that we would do the $15 package in the red section which will include pizza or hot dog & a drink and a visit from Sonar-the Wolf Pack mascot!!! |