Tuesday, September 6, 2011
5:30-6:30 pm at Central School
Attendees: Co-President Marika Adamek, Co-President Rebecca Stanfel, Past President Diana Hammer, Co-Secretary Alana Listoe, Co-Secretary Rikki Read, Treasurer Erin Turner, Smith lower elementary teacher Joslyn Carney, Smith upper elementary teacher Deb Beaver, Smith Principal Pam Wright, Broadwater Principal Sue Sweeney, Broadwater lower elementary teacher Beth Smaka, Broadwater upper elementary teacher Jodi Delaney, Central Principal Merry Fahrman, Marie Matthews, Juli Tenneson, Jason Armstrong, Jennifer Harris, Mark Pickolich, Melissa Cobb, Lynette Hecker, Angie Woodmansey, Scott Read, Dayna Baumeister
Co-President, Marika, began the meeting at 5:30 pm.
Welcome/Introductions
Marika opened the meeting with introductions of HPMP Officers and meeting participants. The HPMP mission statement was read. Co-Secretary Alana Listoe circulated the sign-in sheet.
Montessori Teacher Presentation
Deb Beaver explained her Montessori teacher training. She is in a two-summer program and will do a self-directed training/internship next summer. Joslyn Carney explained her training with an emphasis on art. She stated she very much enjoyed her training and thanked the board for the opportunity. Jodi Delaney reported she is receiving her training online and has completed 2/3 of her training.
Secretary Report
Alana reported Thank-You notes have been sent out.
Treasurer’s Report
Erinreported that we have a current balance of $14,394.37. We had a strong Original Works fundraiser in the spring and we received $2,155 in contributions in response to our Spring Fundraising Letter.
Principal’s Report
Merry reported all classrooms are filled. There is a long waiting list with most being for first grade, then second grade and third grade.
Ice Cream Social
Erinexplained the process of the upcoming ice cream social on 9/8. Donations for supplies and ice cream have been acquired from area businesses. A sign-up sheet was circulated to help serve and clean up. Volunteers are asked to come at 6:15 with the social starting at 6:30.
Carnival Classic
Marika explained that for HPMP, the carnival is an opportunity to promote Montessori education. We will have a lobster-themed booth. Cookies will be donated for us to sell. There will also be a beanbag toss and a lobster craft activity.
Lobsterfest
Marika explained that both Co-Presidents (Marika and Rebecca) are the coordinators for this event. Rebecca will be in charge of advertising. There will be several local radio and television spots in October to advertise for Lobsterfest. The HPMP website will start accepting orders the first week in October. Past customers and parents of former Montessori students will receive order forms in the mail. There is a need for 3 Montessori parents to be Lobsterfest contacts (1 per school). Erin and Julie Heller (Broadwater parent) will be doing the data entry for the orders. Pam Bucy will be the lobster distribution lead. Marika thanked Lewis and Clark Brewery, as they will be holding our lobsters overnight for us. Benny’s, the Montana Club, and Mediterranean Grill will be the three restaurants that will be serving the lobsters this year. Marika explained the process for ordering the lobsters to be delivered to the restaurants. A restaurant coordinator is needed to deliver the lobsters to the restaurants.
Original Works
Denise Barber is heading this fundraiser. Marika explained the fundraiser and that HPMP splits the funds received with Broadwater school through the Artist in Residence program. In the past, HPMP has asked Parent Councils to join us. At Broadwater, HPMP & the Parent Council split the funds raised from the Montessori classrooms 50/50.
KidsWorks!
Marika explained this event, which is held at theHolterMuseumin March. A variety of crafts are offered and tables are manned by parent volunteers in 1 ½ – 2 hour shifts.
State Charitable Giving & Combined Federal Campaign
We will be offering an insulated tote bag and buy-one-get-one free lobster certificate in their raffle giveaway.
Grant Writing
We are always looking for assistance in this area. This is one of our on-going volunteer needs.
Donations – fundraising letter & website
Marika explained that each spring, a fundraiser letter goes out to parents of Montessori students. Last year, we offered an insulated tote bag for donations of $25 or more. Throughout the year, donations are also accepted through our website.
Materials Policy
Copies of the policy were given to meeting attendees. They were given an opportunity to review the policy and were asked to give feedback. A motion was made and passed to word the policy to state that “hand-making” or “finding a better deal” in lieu of purchasing items would be acceptable. We will vote on this policy at our October meeting.
Future of Montessori Update
A survey was sent out to Montessori parents and Diana reported there was good feedback on this. Discussion will continue this fall and updates will be posted on our website.
The next meeting will be Monday, October 3 at 5:30 pm at Central School.