In attendance:

Jody Myers

Mike Lepore

Lynda Fisher

Chaya Mallavaram

Joanna Raleigh

Gregg Raleigh

Hemant Mallavaram

Libo Jiang

Xiang-Dong Mi

Balaji Sundaresan

Alden DoRosario

Mary Simoneau

Derrick Anderson

David Demanche

Robin Cannon

Swetha Meka

Srirekha Maddukuri

Kevin Meany

Rosalind Arneth

Amy McCormack

Karen McQuade

I.                    2010-2011 Recap

A.      PTG was able to fund the following over the 2010-2011 academic year:

·         Tile in aftercare room/Ms. Simoneau’s room

·         Netbooks (17)

·         Smartboards (3)

·         Teacher start up allowance and memory book allowance

·         Field trips

·         Enrichment programs

·         Crafts for community outreach program

·         Assistance for room parents and parties

·         Graduation tickets for families

B.      PTG organized the following for fundraising activities:

·         Square 1 Art

·         Applefest

·         Bowlathon

·         Spring Fundraiser at The Harvest Café

·         Scripts Program

II.                  Call for Volunteers for 2011-2012!

A.      Officers and Volunteers

President: Mike Lepore

VP: OPEN SEAT – PLEASE CONSIDER and VOLUNTEER!

Co-Treasurers: Jody Myers and Lynda Fisher

Secretary: Vacant Position filled at meeting by Rosalind Arneth!

B.      Other Positions Needed:

Spring Fundraiser Chairperson

Script Program – Position filled by Maria Barrett

Chess Club volunteers (meets during aftercare)

Hannaford Grocery Program

Holiday Shop – Position filled by Swetha

III.                Vote to Approve $250 “Get Started” money for each teacher ($1000) total.

APPROVED

IV.                Applefest – Volunteers needed and to be communicated through journals and emails.

V.                  NEXT MEETING – VERY IMPORTANT – TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th 7-8 p.m.

·         SETTING BUDGET and FINALIZING OFFICERS