PTA meeting minutes for November 28, 2017
Meeting called to order at 6:34pm by Melanie White.  All said the Pledge of Allegience and took a moment of silence. 
Board members present: Melanie White, Tracy Boggs, Kristin Pitirri, Courtney Maliki, Kim Evertt, Melissa McGrath, Helen Senese
BLT report - Mrs. Senese & Mrs. Palmer
The next BLT meeting is planned for December 18th.  The group is working on a "Blasdell Rocks" project, where the students will be painting rocks in Character Club to hide around the community.  They are collecting about palm-sized rocks for painting.  Some examples are in the main office.  
The group is also working on forming a committee to complete some playground updates.  The committee cannot be comprised of school employees or PTA board members.  Please contact the main office if you are interested.  
The school garden will be planted again.  Next year, students will be able to be more involved in planting and helping with the garden. 
Principal's report - Mrs Dansa was unable to attend tonight's meeting, she is seeing the movie "Wonder" with some of the 4th grade classes.  
Teacher report - Mrs. Senese
Thank you from the teachers and students for the Cider and Donuts treat before Thanksgiving.  Everyone enjoyed them!
Thank you for another successful Book Fair event.  Each classroom received between 4-6 free books to add to the class library, as well as some individual students that were able to receive free books.  
Some teachers and students that received recent apparel orders had some stained or damaged items.  Melanie will contact Olivia Schwarzott to discuss this.  
The teachers were wondering if the PTA will be doing a Scrip order this year.  After consideration, it was decided not to go forward with Scrip this year.  Unfortunately, the end profit is not enough to justify the amount of work that goes into it. 
Council report - Kim Evertt
	Kim will be attending a council meeting tomorrow, 11/29, and will report at our January meeting.
Treasurer's report - Melissa McGrath
Some recent expenses include: 3 assemblies, Red Ribbon Week, Fall Fest, Kindergarten Welcome night, Cider & Donuts, and PTA dues.  

Old Business
Membership Drive - Tracy Boggs
Our unit was awarded an "Early Bird" membership award badge for successfully reaching and having paid for at least 60% of our membership goal.  However, we still have not reached our final membership goal.  Anyone is welcome to join!
Fall Fest - Donna Gill and Stephanie Petrie
Thank you to Donna & Stephanie for a great event!  
Fall Apparel sale - Olivia Schwarzott
Thank you to Olivia for organizing this sale.  This was our biggest sale ever, with 98 orders placed for a total of $2113 in merchandise.
Fall Book Fair - Jonel Papucci
Thank you to Jonel for another successful event!  $5300 in books were sold.  $125 in books was donated to our school library.  4 students won the raffled baskets of books.  2 students from each class were selected to receive free books, and there were 8 "Lucky Locker" student winners. 
Chuck E Cheese Fundraiser - Lindsay Bzibziak
 The first fundraiser in early November went very well.  We profited $350.39 from this event.  The next Chuck E Cheese event will be in March.
New Business
Great American Fundraiser - Dawn Rowell
Pick-up of orders will be Thursday, Nov. 30th from 330-530pm.  Please make every effort to pick up your items during this time!
Square 1 Art Sale - Amy Sanders 
Look for orders to be arriving soon!
Barnes & Noble Bookfair - Donna Gill
This fundraising event is coming up this Friday, 12/1, at the McKinley Mall Barnes & Noble.  There will be student artwork on display in the store.  From 5-7 pm, there are activities & crafts, a guest story reader and at 630pm songs from the chorus and wind ensembles.  There is also a Polar Express store event at 7pm, please call the store to register.
Please use the Blasdell Elementary code when making purchases (cafe purchases count too!).  You can also use the code for online purchases through the weekend.  Encourage family and friends to support Blasdell while doing some holiday shopping!
2018 Events
 Next PTA meeting is scheduled for Jan 9 2018.  No December meeting - enjoy the holidays!
Next PTA event is Family Wellness Night on Weds Jan 24, 2018.  Brooke Rados is chairing this event.  Volunteers needed!
Congratulations to Kelly White, winner of a candy cane with Hershey's kisses for meeting attendance.

Melanie motioned to adjourn the meeting, Tracy seconded the motion.  Meeting adjourned at 7:00pm.  

Respectfully submitted, 

Kristin Pitirri, Recording Secretary