Spring 2008 Jacob Gunther PTA Newsletter
Co-President’s Message Spring 2008
Spring is finally here, the weather is getting warmer, more children are staying on the playgrounds and we are starting to wind down the school year. But some business still needs to be done. Executive board and fundraising chair people positions need to be filled, many thank yous need to be said and forms need to be filled out. This will be the final newsletter of the year and we have tried our best to incorporate as much information that we could. We hope that this has been helpful to you this past year. For the upcoming school year, we will be sending out the newsletter every other month.
Please join us at our April 9th PTA meeting. With everyone’s generous support this year, we have monies to buy the school and children a gift. So at that meeting we will be voting on whether to buy the school a smart board, portable sound system, or benches for the north side playground. Also all the children who participated in the Reflections program will be recognized and a short presentation will be given on the district orchestra program. Then at our May meeting, voting on board positions will take place. In addition, Mr. Mucci and Ms. Cincotta will be there to present the district budget for the 2008/09 school year. For all voting, you must be present and be a PTA member.
As we begin planning for next year, we would love some feedback from you. Please call us with any of your thoughts, ideas, comments or questions.
For those of you who attended the 50th Anniversary Celebrations, we hope youhad as wonderful a time as we did. The evening was filled with friends and memories. We were delighted to have Mr. Young (Gunther’s first principal) as a speaker. He had so many wonderful stories to tell and you could see on his face the joy the evening brought to him. We were also grateful to have Mr. Anderson, Mr. Gaccione, Mr. Colon and Mrs. Stark as speakers. Once again, thank you to Mrs. Plantyn and Mrs. Stock for all their efforts in making the night a success. Thank you to all the families who attended. A BIG thank you to our wonderful custodial staff, Mr. Brower, Mr. Marshall and Mr. Law for their help that night – they did go above and beyond and we do appreciate it.
On a final note, we would like to wish everyone a safe and happy summer.
To our graduates, the best of luck in Grand!
Cynthia Connors & Dorene Commisso
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
APRIL 2- 5TH GRADE PUBERTY TALKS @SAWMILL RD. SCHOOL
APRIL 2- CAREER DAY
APRIL 9 - PTA MEETING 7:30 (Voting on gift, Reflections Presentation)
APRIL 10– BOARD OF ED MTG 8:00 MARTIN AVE
APRIL11-LAST CHANCE TO RESERVE A SEAT FOR THE GAME SHOW &RAFFLE DINNER
APRIL 30– GAME SHOW & RAFFLE DINNER AT JERICHO TERRACE
MAY 1– SIXTH GRADE TRACK MEET @MEPHAM H.S. 9:00-2:00
MAY 6- BOARD OF ED MTG 8:00 MARTIN AVE
MAY 8– PTA MTG 7:30 BUDGET PRESENTATION & VOTE FOR BOARD POSITIONS
MAY 9– PLANT SALE
MAY 16– PUTTING ON THE HITS AT MEPHAM H.S.
MAY 19-23- STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
MAY 21– STAFF LUNCHEON
MAY 28-29 BOOK FAIR
JUNE 3– FIELD DAY (rain date 6/5)
JUNE 4– INSTALLATION DINNER
JUNE 12-BOARD OF ED MTG 8:00 MARTIN AVE
JUNE 13– FATHER’S DAY BOUTIQUE
JUNE 27– LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
CHAIR PEOPLE NEEDED
If you are interested in chairing one of the PTA
fundraisers for next year, we need you. Please call
Kim Taratko or Tara Wachswender
to see what is available
IMPORTANT CONTACTS
CAREER DAY CHAIR- MONICA MONTALTI
YEARBOOK CHAIR- FRAN MONELLO
RAFFLE DINNER AND GAME SHOW CHAIRS- KIM TARATKO & TARA WACHSWENDER
PLANT SALE CHAIR- FRAN MONELLO
PUTTIN ON THE HITS CHAIR- LESLEY REARDON
BOOK FAIR CHAIRS- PATTI VALENTINO & FELICIA GLUCK
FATHER’S DAY BOUTIQUE CHAIR- JEAN COSTER
INSTALLATION DINNER CHAIR- DEBBIE ACRI
Fundraising News
Kim Taratko & Tara Wachswender
*Putting on the Hits–We have a record number of acts this year, and it’s sure to be a terrific show. Make sure you have handed in 2 CDs with your song to Lesley Reardon.
*Auction & Game Show– Thank you to everyone who has contributed a basket or their time, we are very grateful. Remember it is still not too late to do so. If you are planning on attending and have not sent in your reservation for that night, please do so ASAP. No tickets will be sold at the door.
*Chair people Needed– Any chair people who wish to continue to run the event they ran this year, or if anyone would like to step up to run an event, please call us. We have many openings available.
Enrichment News Gabby Marion
Right now two classes are up and running with Miss Heaney.
To have this great program continue, we need someone to fill this board position. If you have thought about getting involved, here is your chance
