Parents Club Minutes
St. Joseph School
6:30 - 7:15pm - (via ZOOM)
9/29/20
Treasurer's Report:
- Parents Club Balance to date is estimated at $11,000, Athletic Balance is estimated at $3,000.
- Since organized team sports may not occur this year, Athletic balance may be used towards PE and recess supplies. Carissa and Sena will look into making an Amazon Wish list.
- See Treasurer's Report for detailed information.
Principal's Report:
- Enrollment: 125 student preschool through 8th grade. 7 students on the waitlist.
- Hybrid Learning: School Commission looking at new guidelines for Hybrid Learning and communicating with the Department of Health. Kindergarten is currently full time and siblings to kindergarten students will start soon too. 2 days a week in class for all students and gradually start full time with the lower grades with 2-3 weeks between additions. Families that choose to stay virtual can do so.
- Grants: School Commission working on grant applications for Fulcrum Foundation, Garneau Nicon Grant and possibly a grant from Trans Alta.
New Business:
- Lyndsay motioned and Carissa seconded for Lisa Gonia as new Parents Club president. All approved.
- Fundraiser Ideas: Katie's Candies (October), Read-a-Thon (November), I-5 Toyota Raffle (for next year: school needs to register and get license to sell), Trunk-R-Treat (Erica looking into new ideas and checking church guidelines to have it in the parking lot), Sahara Pizza (once a month), SCRIP gift cards (looking for someone to chair this), Amazon Smile, Sweatshirt & Water Bottle sales. Always looking for new ideas - email any fundraiser ideas to Lisa or Carissa.
- Pie Fundraiser: 8th graders are selling Remlinger Farms pies Oct. 12 - Nov. 6th to raise money for a gift for the school. ($15 each: apple, berry, strawberry/rhubarb, cherry).
- Santa Shop: Sena motioned and all approved to have the Santa Shop. Carissa's mom will start shopping for supplies.
Old Business
Open Floor:
- Parents receive one volunteer hour for attending Parents Club and a free dress
pass for their students (not valid on Mass days).
Next Parents Club Meeting: TBA - Usually the last Tuesday of the Month.