John T. Nichols, Jr. Middle School
PTA April 2016
1) TREASURER'S REPORT
APRIL 11, 2016
Balance as of last report: $18,718.95
Total Income: 3,951.00
cookie dough fundraiser
Total Temporary Balance: 22,669.95
Total Expenses: 3,679.50
Richard Hoyt (merchandise) 160.99
Richard Hoyt presentation 2,698.13
Science Fair prizes 100.00
Picture frames (art displays) 40.38
SEMSBA (band) 140.00
TICDA wristbands 540.00
Total Balance as of 04/11/2016 $18,990.45
Not included in above balance-holding in account:
Play income (non-PTA 3,121.93) Sharp program (non-PTA
227.98) Student Council (non-PTA 694.98)
2)8th Grade Events
-Meeting to discuss Field Day:
April 25th in A Cluster - Mr. Redpath's class
field day ideas: Animal Guy/survival skills
-Whale Watch 06/10/2016
-Semi Formal 06/17/2016 6:30pm-9:00pm
***looking for 2 6th or 7th grade parents to help out
at dance.
-Awards night
Comets- Wednesday 15th
Apollo - Monday 20th
3) Teacher Appreciation
1st luncy 10:30am, Thursday May 5th (1/2 day) Cinco DeMayo Theme
***need: salads, soups, beverages, desserts
4) Stem Carnival
May 13th Friday after school
"mad science guy"
"up, up, and away"
5) Talent Show
Thursday 26th
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Sunday, January 24, 2016
John T. Nichols Jr. Middle School
PTA meeting agenda
January 6, 2016
1) Brian Lynch, Superintendent of Schools
Superintendent Lynch answered questions and concerns
regarding standard base grading that the middle school has been piloting for
the past year. A decision to roll this out or not has not been determined as of yet.
The high school still remains with the A, B, C, format as it has to deal with
GPA's, etc.
2) Treasurer's Report
Balance as of last meeting $16,419.42
Total Income: 1,172.54
Hat Day Income 98.75
Beard Day Income 70.00
Textile 21.50
Magazine Fundraiser Income 982.29
Total Temporary Balance $17,591.96
Total Expenses: 3,3995.98
Tech Equipment (Microphones) 377.12
AIM Insurance 195.00
Candle Fundraiser 2,823.86
Total Balance as of 01/05/2016 $14,195.98
Not included in above balance - holding account:
Play income (non-PTA $3,358.93) Sharp program (non-PT $277.98)
Student Council (non-PTA $705.20)
3) Looking for Spring fundraiser ideas???
FEBRUARY 3rd - Teacher vs Student dodgeball game
FEBRUARY 26th - Winter Carnival
- looking for activity ideas???
4) Principal Martin Geoghegan update
-we will be using PARCC testing which is timed and computer based
- check BLOG for calendar for PARCC test schedule
- 8th grade students need to log on to Aspen and pick their program of studies
for high school by midnight January 25, 2016
NEXT MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2016 7:00PM
contact us at nicholsmsptsa@gmail.com
PTA meeting agenda
January 6, 2016
1) Brian Lynch, Superintendent of Schools
Superintendent Lynch answered questions and concerns
regarding standard base grading that the middle school has been piloting for
the past year. A decision to roll this out or not has not been determined as of yet.
The high school still remains with the A, B, C, format as it has to deal with
GPA's, etc.
2) Treasurer's Report
Balance as of last meeting $16,419.42
Total Income: 1,172.54
Hat Day Income 98.75
Beard Day Income 70.00
Textile 21.50
Magazine Fundraiser Income 982.29
Total Temporary Balance $17,591.96
Total Expenses: 3,3995.98
Tech Equipment (Microphones) 377.12
AIM Insurance 195.00
Candle Fundraiser 2,823.86
Total Balance as of 01/05/2016 $14,195.98
Not included in above balance - holding account:
Play income (non-PTA $3,358.93) Sharp program (non-PT $277.98)
Student Council (non-PTA $705.20)
3) Looking for Spring fundraiser ideas???
FEBRUARY 3rd - Teacher vs Student dodgeball game
FEBRUARY 26th - Winter Carnival
- looking for activity ideas???
4) Principal Martin Geoghegan update
-we will be using PARCC testing which is timed and computer based
- check BLOG for calendar for PARCC test schedule
- 8th grade students need to log on to Aspen and pick their program of studies
for high school by midnight January 25, 2016
NEXT MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2016 7:00PM
contact us at nicholsmsptsa@gmail.com
Sunday, December 13, 2015
John T. Nichols Jr. Middle School
PTA Meeting Agenda
December 2, 2015
1) Treasurer's Report
Balance as of last meeting $11,057.87
Total Income: 7,101.36
Fall Frenzy admissions (late checks) 27.00
Membership 5.00
Spirit wear 30.00
Textile 40.50
Candle fundraiser income 4,783.86
Magazine fundraiser income 2,115.00
Donation (in lieu of magazines) 100.00
Total Temporary Balance $18,159.23
Total Expenses 1,739.81
8th grade dance (decorations late receipt) 296.20
6th grade science 49.58
Fall Frenzy photo booth supplies 18.61
1/2 day PD teacher's refreshments 164.82
Magazine fundraiser expense
Total Balance as of 12/04/15 $16,419.42
Not included in above balance - holding in account:
Play income (non-PTA 3,358.93) Sharp program (non-PTA 227.98)
Student council (non-PTA 705.20)
2) Yankee Candle fundraiser - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for delivery date
distribute to students and parents after school
3) Enrichment - Mr. Geoghegan has contacted the Hoyt Foundation for
March (pre-MCAS) program
4) Spring fundraiser ideas? ? ?
Teacher vs Student dodgeball game - February 3rd Wednesday immediately
after school. Tickets to be sold.
Winter fundraiser - tentative Friday March 4th
Next meeting Wednesday January 6th 7:00pm NMS library.
PTA Meeting Agenda
December 2, 2015
1) Treasurer's Report
Balance as of last meeting $11,057.87
Total Income: 7,101.36
Fall Frenzy admissions (late checks) 27.00
Membership 5.00
Spirit wear 30.00
Textile 40.50
Candle fundraiser income 4,783.86
Magazine fundraiser income 2,115.00
Donation (in lieu of magazines) 100.00
Total Temporary Balance $18,159.23
Total Expenses 1,739.81
8th grade dance (decorations late receipt) 296.20
6th grade science 49.58
Fall Frenzy photo booth supplies 18.61
1/2 day PD teacher's refreshments 164.82
Magazine fundraiser expense
Total Balance as of 12/04/15 $16,419.42
Not included in above balance - holding in account:
Play income (non-PTA 3,358.93) Sharp program (non-PTA 227.98)
Student council (non-PTA 705.20)
2) Yankee Candle fundraiser - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for delivery date
distribute to students and parents after school
3) Enrichment - Mr. Geoghegan has contacted the Hoyt Foundation for
March (pre-MCAS) program
4) Spring fundraiser ideas? ? ?
Teacher vs Student dodgeball game - February 3rd Wednesday immediately
after school. Tickets to be sold.
Winter fundraiser - tentative Friday March 4th
Next meeting Wednesday January 6th 7:00pm NMS library.
Sunday, October 11, 2015
John T. Nichols Jr, Middle School
PTA Meeting Agenda
October 6, 2015
1) Fall Frenzy - date to follow
- school will be turned into an indoor playground
from 2:30-5:00, i.e. DJ music, dancing, dodgeball,
games, etc.
- volunteers needed
- supplies/refreshments to purchase
2) Yankee Candle fundraiser - flyers to be sent home 10/23/2015
3) Parent/Teacher conferences
- Wednesday Oct. 28th 6-8:30pm
- Thursday Nov. 5th 4-6:30pm
4) MCAS - results to be mailed out Friday, Oct. 9th
5) Treasurer's Report
Balance as of last meeting - $10,159.33
Total Income: 583.00
Bay State Textile 28.50
Spirit Wear 519.50
Membership fees 35.00
Total Temporary Balance - $10,742.33
Total Expenses: 673.00
New Checks 21.00
Welcome back breakfast 33.23
Gym equipment/games 618.77
Total Balance as of 10/06/2015 $10,069.33
Not included in above balance-holding account:
Play income (non-PTA 2651.46) Sharp program (non-PTA 227.98)
Student Council (non-PTA 55240)
PTA Meeting Agenda
October 6, 2015
1) Fall Frenzy - date to follow
- school will be turned into an indoor playground
from 2:30-5:00, i.e. DJ music, dancing, dodgeball,
games, etc.
- volunteers needed
- supplies/refreshments to purchase
2) Yankee Candle fundraiser - flyers to be sent home 10/23/2015
3) Parent/Teacher conferences
- Wednesday Oct. 28th 6-8:30pm
- Thursday Nov. 5th 4-6:30pm
4) MCAS - results to be mailed out Friday, Oct. 9th
5) Treasurer's Report
Balance as of last meeting - $10,159.33
Total Income: 583.00
Bay State Textile 28.50
Spirit Wear 519.50
Membership fees 35.00
Total Temporary Balance - $10,742.33
Total Expenses: 673.00
New Checks 21.00
Welcome back breakfast 33.23
Gym equipment/games 618.77
Total Balance as of 10/06/2015 $10,069.33
Not included in above balance-holding account:
Play income (non-PTA 2651.46) Sharp program (non-PTA 227.98)
Student Council (non-PTA 55240)
Sunday, September 20, 2015
John T. Nichols Jr. Middle School
PTA Meeting Agenda
September 16th, 2015
1) Frank Coutinho, Teacher's Union President
Mr. Coutinho is looking for feedback from parents.
He would like to ensure that there is communication between parents and teachers
and would like to see an increase in teacher involvement in the PTA.
To help in this process he has offered his email address:
mea.pres.frank@gmail.com
Please feel free to contact Mr. Coutinho with and questions, concerns, or
suggestions.
2) Melanie Gates, Ph.D STEM Director
- questions were answered re: gmail, google accounts for 6th grade
- students should receive password information after 2 cycles of the students schedule
- as of right now only 1 cycle has been completed
- if by the end of the first week in October your child has not received their password
information please contact Melanie Gates.
- these google accounts are for the students - if information involving parents will
be sent directly to parents
-re: Digits math program - if students are having difficulty logging in , again, please
contact Melanie Gates - in the future we hope to have a tutorial on Digits on the
schools facebook page
3) New Business
- Spirit Wear sales - should be submitted by 09/18 - Patty Delaney
new items - long sleeve, short sleeve, and hoodies
- Yankee Candle Fundraiser - 10/23- 11/09
- Fall Frenzy - Friday, 10/30 2:30-5:00 $5.00
school turns in to an indoor playground, i.e.gym - dodge ball, cafeteria - dj, pizza,
board games, candy bar walk (cake walk)
***open to new ideas, mini golf?, etc.
*****NEED VOLUNTEERS:)
4) Treasurer's Report
June 4, 2015-Sept 16, 2015
Balance as of last meeting $13,973.43
total income; 1,332.55
Tiger wrestling enrollment fees 250.00
T-shirts sold 105.00
Bat State Textile 28.00
Life touch fund raiser 86.55
Spirit wear 319.00
Whale Watch return over payment 200.00
Target fund raiser 125.00
Bake Sale (open house) 119.00
Membership fees 100.00
Total Temporary Balance $15,305.98
Total Expenses: 5,146.65
End of year gifts 180.00
pizza 175.00
whale watch 1,333.00
tiger wrestling teacher stipend 275.00
frames for art displays 26.16
MPD coverage 8th grade dance 144.00
DJ 8th grade dance 300.00
ice cream social 150.00
staff lunch front office 57.60
8th grade t-shirts 1,746.50
spirit wear 609.39
welcome back breakfast 150.00
Total Balance as of 09/16/15 $10,159.33
Not included in above balance - holding in account:
Play income (non-PTA 2974.46) Sharp program (non-PTA 227.98)
Student council (non-PTA 552.40)
5) Funding request from P.E. Department - VOTE
unanimous yes vote for $521.00 to purchase 12 games, i.e.
ladder ball, spike ball, bocce, etc.
6) Martin Geoghegan-administrator's update
*School council meets 4th Wednesday of the month at 3:00pm -
be a part of the academic decision making process
- stay connected through:
school blog, twitter, facebook
- information re: school clubs and activities can be found on
Mr. Geoghegan's Blog - (not many have started yet but will be added)
Please join us for our next meeting Wednesday, October 14th at 7pm NMS library
contact us at nicholsmsptsa@gmail.com
PTA Meeting Agenda
September 16th, 2015
1) Frank Coutinho, Teacher's Union President
Mr. Coutinho is looking for feedback from parents.
He would like to ensure that there is communication between parents and teachers
and would like to see an increase in teacher involvement in the PTA.
To help in this process he has offered his email address:
mea.pres.frank@gmail.com
Please feel free to contact Mr. Coutinho with and questions, concerns, or
suggestions.
2) Melanie Gates, Ph.D STEM Director
- questions were answered re: gmail, google accounts for 6th grade
- students should receive password information after 2 cycles of the students schedule
- as of right now only 1 cycle has been completed
- if by the end of the first week in October your child has not received their password
information please contact Melanie Gates.
- these google accounts are for the students - if information involving parents will
be sent directly to parents
-re: Digits math program - if students are having difficulty logging in , again, please
contact Melanie Gates - in the future we hope to have a tutorial on Digits on the
schools facebook page
3) New Business
- Spirit Wear sales - should be submitted by 09/18 - Patty Delaney
new items - long sleeve, short sleeve, and hoodies
- Yankee Candle Fundraiser - 10/23- 11/09
- Fall Frenzy - Friday, 10/30 2:30-5:00 $5.00
school turns in to an indoor playground, i.e.gym - dodge ball, cafeteria - dj, pizza,
board games, candy bar walk (cake walk)
***open to new ideas, mini golf?, etc.
*****NEED VOLUNTEERS:)
4) Treasurer's Report
June 4, 2015-Sept 16, 2015
Balance as of last meeting $13,973.43
total income; 1,332.55
Tiger wrestling enrollment fees 250.00
T-shirts sold 105.00
Bat State Textile 28.00
Life touch fund raiser 86.55
Spirit wear 319.00
Whale Watch return over payment 200.00
Target fund raiser 125.00
Bake Sale (open house) 119.00
Membership fees 100.00
Total Temporary Balance $15,305.98
Total Expenses: 5,146.65
End of year gifts 180.00
pizza 175.00
whale watch 1,333.00
tiger wrestling teacher stipend 275.00
frames for art displays 26.16
MPD coverage 8th grade dance 144.00
DJ 8th grade dance 300.00
ice cream social 150.00
staff lunch front office 57.60
8th grade t-shirts 1,746.50
spirit wear 609.39
welcome back breakfast 150.00
Total Balance as of 09/16/15 $10,159.33
Not included in above balance - holding in account:
Play income (non-PTA 2974.46) Sharp program (non-PTA 227.98)
Student council (non-PTA 552.40)
5) Funding request from P.E. Department - VOTE
unanimous yes vote for $521.00 to purchase 12 games, i.e.
ladder ball, spike ball, bocce, etc.
6) Martin Geoghegan-administrator's update
*School council meets 4th Wednesday of the month at 3:00pm -
be a part of the academic decision making process
- stay connected through:
school blog, twitter, facebook
- information re: school clubs and activities can be found on
Mr. Geoghegan's Blog - (not many have started yet but will be added)
Please join us for our next meeting Wednesday, October 14th at 7pm NMS library
contact us at nicholsmsptsa@gmail.com
Friday, June 12, 2015
John T. Nichols Jr. Middle School
PTA Meeting Agenda
June 3, 2015
1) TREASURER'S REPORT
Balance as of last meeting: $13,538.66
Total Income: $2,050.73
Hat Day (MECC Jimmy Fund) 250.63
Miscellaneous Deposit 110.10
cookie dough 30.40
box tops 74.70
Bay State Textile 5.00
Outsiders Movie concession 245.00
STEM Carnival concession 340.00
STEM Carnival admission 400.00
Spirit Wear 705.00
Total Temporary Balance: $15,589.39
Total Expenses: 1,601.38
STEM Carnival expenses 1,167.33
mad science 555.00
pizza 87.50
DJ 75.00
concession table 449.83
Little Free Library 100.00
Fund raiser refund 24.00
Jimmy fund donation 250.63
Returned checks & fees 59.42
TOTAL BALANCE AS OF 06/03/2015 $13,988.01
*Not included in above balance - holding in account:
Play income (non-PTA 4,215.26)
Sharp program (non-PTA 7,572.52)
Student Council (non-PTA 643.50)
2) STEM Carnival was a great success - kids had a blast.
Thank you to volunteers who made it happen!
3) Teacher Appreciation Luncheon was well received.
Thank you to all who donated treats and their time. The teachers
were extremely grateful!
4) 8th Grade gift - Tee Shirt Design submitted to screen printer for 06/15/2015 deadline
5) 8th Grade activities
06/12/2015 - The Dance $5.00 ticket - water and pizza provided by PTA
Field Day 06/18/2015 - PTA to purchase water, DJ and set up "easy-ups"
*water donations for dance and field day appreciated - can be dropped off
06/12/2015 for both.
6) Nichols Tee shirt sale to 5th graders - 50 sold - order submitted for deadline 06/15/2015.
7) Faculty, staff leaving - token of our appreciation - Mr. McLaughlin, Ms. Fisher,
and Mr. Lindskog. All will be greatly missed and wished well.
Thank you for coming!
Next meeting Wednesday 09/09/2015 7:00pm
Ideas, questions - nicholsmsptsa@gmail.com
PTA Meeting Agenda
June 3, 2015
1) TREASURER'S REPORT
Balance as of last meeting: $13,538.66
Total Income: $2,050.73
Hat Day (MECC Jimmy Fund) 250.63
Miscellaneous Deposit 110.10
cookie dough 30.40
box tops 74.70
Bay State Textile 5.00
Outsiders Movie concession 245.00
STEM Carnival concession 340.00
STEM Carnival admission 400.00
Spirit Wear 705.00
Total Temporary Balance: $15,589.39
Total Expenses: 1,601.38
STEM Carnival expenses 1,167.33
mad science 555.00
pizza 87.50
DJ 75.00
concession table 449.83
Little Free Library 100.00
Fund raiser refund 24.00
Jimmy fund donation 250.63
Returned checks & fees 59.42
TOTAL BALANCE AS OF 06/03/2015 $13,988.01
*Not included in above balance - holding in account:
Play income (non-PTA 4,215.26)
Sharp program (non-PTA 7,572.52)
Student Council (non-PTA 643.50)
2) STEM Carnival was a great success - kids had a blast.
Thank you to volunteers who made it happen!
3) Teacher Appreciation Luncheon was well received.
Thank you to all who donated treats and their time. The teachers
were extremely grateful!
4) 8th Grade gift - Tee Shirt Design submitted to screen printer for 06/15/2015 deadline
5) 8th Grade activities
06/12/2015 - The Dance $5.00 ticket - water and pizza provided by PTA
Field Day 06/18/2015 - PTA to purchase water, DJ and set up "easy-ups"
*water donations for dance and field day appreciated - can be dropped off
06/12/2015 for both.
6) Nichols Tee shirt sale to 5th graders - 50 sold - order submitted for deadline 06/15/2015.
7) Faculty, staff leaving - token of our appreciation - Mr. McLaughlin, Ms. Fisher,
and Mr. Lindskog. All will be greatly missed and wished well.
Thank you for coming!
Next meeting Wednesday 09/09/2015 7:00pm
Ideas, questions - nicholsmsptsa
Monday, May 25, 2015
John T. Nichols Jr. Middle School
PTA Meeting Agenda
May 13, 2015
1) TREASURER'S REPORT
Balance as of last meeting - $26,642.29
Total Income - 5,277.35
Cookie dough 563.23
Rally against cancer 815.62
Flower fundraiser 117.50
Concession/raffles(p/t cnf) 427.00
Return of startup cash 200.00
Book Fair 3,154.00
Total Temporary Balance - $31,919.64
Total Expenses - 18,380.98
Start up cash (concessions) 200.00
Supplies concessions (p/t cnf) 200.00
ELA (play binders) 357.94
Chrome Tablets 10,000.00
Cookie dough expense 3,513.60
Jimmy Fund donation 815.62
Flowers fund raiser 137.75
Scholastic Book Fair 3,156.07
Total Balance as of 05/05/2015 - $13,538.66
Not included in above balance - holding in account:
Play income (non-PTA 3,328.26)
Sharp program (non-PTA 442.35)
Student council (non-PTA 643.50)
2) STEM Carnival 05/15/2015 2:30-5:00pm
"Nextbook" to be raffled off - kids complete 8 of the 11 challenges and their name will go
in for the raffle.
3) Teacher Appreciation Luncheon 05/28/2015
Menu, donations needed, VOLUNTEERS needed
4) 8th Grade gift -
Tee Shirt Design contest submissions by 05/20/2015 will be voted on by students 05/21/2015
Mrs. Tucker will pick top 3-4
The design will be on the front with every 8th grade student's name on the back
5) 8th Grade activities -
Dance 06/12/2015
Field Days - one indoor, one outdoor, PTA to purchase water, DJ
6) Nichols Tee Shirt sale for 5th graders
7) ***T-Shirt idea for all grades - borrowing from the High School's "Start Strong"
idea. 6th, 7th and 8th grade will have their own color and wording - hope to unveil this
Fall!
8) Middleboro will be launching our own "Little Free Library". Other towns have already
had much success with this wonderful program.It is an awesome way to bring easy (easier) access to books - especially if you're not close to the library. Each "book box" will hold 20 or so books and
be placed all around the town (we're looking for ideas of where to put them too).
We are looking for donations to build these mini libraries ( on the idea of a large mail box), and
books to fill them. It cost $100.00 to build and we already have some boxes being built.
This is a great way to bring books to kids (and adults), and to show appreciation to someone
special i.e. retired teacher, grandparent, etc. by donating in their name a plaque will be made
and placed on the book box.
To get the ball rolling the PTA voted and approved the donation of $200.00 - $100.00 for
the building of the book box and $100.00 for the books. (donations of gently used books
or more than welcome).
9) PMC Kids Rides
Sunday May 31,2015
9am-1pm
Oak Point 200 Oak Point Drive in Middleboro
please check out http://www.kids.pmc.org/thecranberrycountry.aspx
There will be entertainment, bouncy houses, the Minions from Despicable Me, face painting and WROR Street Team and more.
Looking for riders age 3-16 (they will be separated into groups) and VOLUNTEERS.
***PLEASE check out website for all the wonderful details. What a great way to show
our kids that no matter how small you are - you can make a difference!
Next meeting June 3, 2015 7:00PM
PTA Meeting Agenda
May 13, 2015
1) TREASURER'S REPORT
Balance as of last meeting - $26,642.29
Total Income - 5,277.35
Cookie dough 563.23
Rally against cancer 815.62
Flower fundraiser 117.50
Concession/raffles(p/t cnf) 427.00
Return of startup cash 200.00
Book Fair 3,154.00
Total Temporary Balance - $31,919.64
Total Expenses - 18,380.98
Start up cash (concessions) 200.00
Supplies concessions (p/t cnf) 200.00
ELA (play binders) 357.94
Chrome Tablets 10,000.00
Cookie dough expense 3,513.60
Jimmy Fund donation 815.62
Flowers fund raiser 137.75
Scholastic Book Fair 3,156.07
Total Balance as of 05/05/2015 - $13,538.66
Not included in above balance - holding in account:
Play income (non-PTA 3,328.26)
Sharp program (non-PTA 442.35)
Student council (non-PTA 643.50)
2) STEM Carnival 05/15/2015 2:30-5:00pm
"Nextbook" to be raffled off - kids complete 8 of the 11 challenges and their name will go
in for the raffle.
3) Teacher Appreciation Luncheon 05/28/2015
Menu, donations needed, VOLUNTEERS needed
4) 8th Grade gift -
Tee Shirt Design contest submissions by 05/20/2015 will be voted on by students 05/21/2015
Mrs. Tucker will pick top 3-4
The design will be on the front with every 8th grade student's name on the back
5) 8th Grade activities -
Dance 06/12/2015
Field Days - one indoor, one outdoor, PTA to purchase water, DJ
6) Nichols Tee Shirt sale for 5th graders
7) ***T-Shirt idea for all grades - borrowing from the High School's "Start Strong"
idea. 6th, 7th and 8th grade will have their own color and wording - hope to unveil this
Fall!
8) Middleboro will be launching our own "Little Free Library". Other towns have already
had much success with this wonderful program.It is an awesome way to bring easy (easier) access to books - especially if you're not close to the library. Each "book box" will hold 20 or so books and
be placed all around the town (we're looking for ideas of where to put them too).
We are looking for donations to build these mini libraries ( on the idea of a large mail box), and
books to fill them. It cost $100.00 to build and we already have some boxes being built.
This is a great way to bring books to kids (and adults), and to show appreciation to someone
special i.e. retired teacher, grandparent, etc. by donating in their name a plaque will be made
and placed on the book box.
To get the ball rolling the PTA voted and approved the donation of $200.00 - $100.00 for
the building of the book box and $100.00 for the books. (donations of gently used books
or more than welcome).
9) PMC Kids Rides
Sunday May 31,2015
9am-1pm
Oak Point 200 Oak Point Drive in Middleboro
please check out http://www.kids.pmc.org/thecranberrycountry.aspx
There will be entertainment, bouncy houses, the Minions from Despicable Me, face painting and WROR Street Team and more.
Looking for riders age 3-16 (they will be separated into groups) and VOLUNTEERS.
***PLEASE check out website for all the wonderful details. What a great way to show
our kids that no matter how small you are - you can make a difference!
Next meeting June 3, 2015 7:00PM
Friday, April 3, 2015
John T. Nichols Jr. Middle School
PTA Meeting Agenda
April 1, 2015
1) Principal Paul Branagan from Middleboro High School
- countless opportunities offered right here at Middleboro High School!
- please check out blog for dates and times of events for entering
freshmen and information on studies/after school activities, etc.
available
2) Treasurer's report
BALANCE LAST MEETING $21,386.20
Total Income: 6,117.58
Cookie dough fundraiser: 4,856.00
Flower fundraiser: 1,114.78
Misc. income: 145.00
(textile 28.00
magazine 102.80
winter carnival 15.00)
TOTAL TEMPORARY BALANCE $27,503.78
Total Expenses: 861.49
Book Fair promotional material: 175.99
Flower fundraiser expenses: 609.00
MA PTA membership dues: 76.50
TOTAL BALANCE AS OF 04/01/15 $26,642.29
APPROVED LAPTOP EXPENSES 10,000.00
(still pending)
TOTAL AVAILABLE BALANCE
AS OF 04/01/15 $16,642.29
Not included in above balance - holding account:
Play income (non-PTA 3,503.26)
Sharp program (non-PTA 473.09)
Student Council (non-PTA 643.50)
3) Parent/Teacher Conferences
04/09 - 6-8:30pm
04/16 - 4-6:30pm
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
4) Book Fair 04/09-04/16 during ELA II, DIAL, lunch and conferences
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
***looking for students to help - 1 hour after school to set up, etc.
5) Eighth grade events and activities
- T-shirt design contest - winning design will be printed on front of T-shirt
and names of all the eighth grade students on back
- field day and Whale Watch - dates to be announced later with more details
- 2 field days - indoor and outdoor
***looking for ideas for enrichment/inspirational speakers - they must
be able to commit to 2 presentations as size of auditorium doesn't
hold the entire eighth grade
6) Mr. Geoghegan
- MCAS - kids are working very hard - we've come a long way over
the past 3 years
-parent/teacher conferences will be Student Lead Conferences
-last year the sixth graders were the first students to participate in the S.L.C.
(it was a great success with 98% parent attendance)
-this year all grades will be participating in the S.L.C. are very excited about it
and are hoping for the same results!
PLEASE CHECK OUT PRINCIPAL GEOGHEGAN'S BLOG
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION!!!:)
Next meeting Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 7:00PM NMS library.
Questions, ideas? nicholsmsptsa@gmail.com
PTA Meeting Agenda
April 1, 2015
1) Principal Paul Branagan from Middleboro High School
- countless opportunities offered right here at Middleboro High School!
- please check out blog for dates and times of events for entering
freshmen and information on studies/after school activities, etc.
available
2) Treasurer's report
BALANCE LAST MEETING $21,386.20
Total Income: 6,117.58
Cookie dough fundraiser: 4,856.00
Flower fundraiser: 1,114.78
Misc. income: 145.00
(textile 28.00
magazine 102.80
winter carnival 15.00)
TOTAL TEMPORARY BALANCE $27,503.78
Total Expenses: 861.49
Book Fair promotional material: 175.99
Flower fundraiser expenses: 609.00
MA PTA membership dues: 76.50
TOTAL BALANCE AS OF 04/01/15 $26,642.29
APPROVED LAPTOP EXPENSES 10,000.00
(still pending)
TOTAL AVAILABLE BALANCE
AS OF 04/01/15 $16,642.29
Not included in above balance - holding account:
Play income (non-PTA 3,503.26)
Sharp program (non-PTA 473.09)
Student Council (non-PTA 643.50)
3) Parent/Teacher Conferences
04/09 - 6-8:30pm
04/16 - 4-6:30pm
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
4) Book Fair 04/09-04/16 during ELA II, DIAL, lunch and conferences
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
***looking for students to help - 1 hour after school to set up, etc.
5) Eighth grade events and activities
- T-shirt design contest - winning design will be printed on front of T-shirt
and names of all the eighth grade students on back
- field day and Whale Watch - dates to be announced later with more details
- 2 field days - indoor and outdoor
***looking for ideas for enrichment/inspirational speakers - they must
be able to commit to 2 presentations as size of auditorium doesn't
hold the entire eighth grade
6) Mr. Geoghegan
- MCAS - kids are working very hard - we've come a long way over
the past 3 years
-parent/teacher conferences will be Student Lead Conferences
-last year the sixth graders were the first students to participate in the S.L.C.
(it was a great success with 98% parent attendance)
-this year all grades will be participating in the S.L.C. are very excited about it
and are hoping for the same results!
PLEASE CHECK OUT PRINCIPAL GEOGHEGAN'S BLOG
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION!!!:)
Next meeting Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 7:00PM NMS library.
Questions, ideas? nicholsmsptsa@gmail.com
Sunday, February 8, 2015
JOHN T. NICHOLS JR. MIDDLE SCHOOL PTA
Meeting Agenda
February 4, 2015
7:00pm
1) TREASURER'S REPORT
Balance as of last meeting $21,366.91
Total Income: 520.04
Yankee Candle 325.00
Box Tops 153.60
Misc 41.94
Total Temporary Balance $21,886.95
Total Expenses 988.44
Music department rugs 143.44
Spirit wear 350.00
Heifer International donation 495.00
TOTAL BALANCE AS OF 02/04/2015 $20,898.51
Approved laptop expenses (still pending) 10,000.00
TOTAL AVAILABLE BALANCE
AS OF 02/04/2015 $10,898.51
not included in above balance - holding in account:
Play income (non-PTA $3,503.26) Sharp program (non-PTA $473.09)
2) OLD BUSINESS
Box Tops for Education - turn in date March 1, 2015
*box tops can be brought to school
Does anybody have ideas to help promote Box Tops to parents and students?
3) NEW BUSINESS - (all in favor)
-Spring Fundraiser - BULB SALES
items $8-24
flower bulbs, seed "blankets", etc.
no shipping charges, 50% profit - no matter number of orders
March 2-16, on line order available (hope to be in time for
Easter and Mother's Day:)
-New date for Carnival - Friday February 27 2:30-5:00
- Parent/Teacher Conferences - dates, sales and raffles
April 9, 6-8:30pm, and April 16, 4-6:30pm
Does anybody of raffle items they would like to donate,
or know anybody that would?
-Spring Book Fair (04/9-04/17) ideas and volunteers needed!
*looking to develop a "Book Fair Committee"
--after kids finish eating they could go to book fair
--looking to get students and faculty more involved
i.e. Student/Faculty "Crew" - maybe get them T-shirts, etc.
to help promote the book fair and/or help out at book fair
--poster board with books recommended by faculty, students,
etc. i.e. LOOK WHO'S READING (title) - (student/faculty name
with a comment or review, etc.)
5) ADMINISTRATOR'S UPDATE - MR. GEOGHEGAN
- wifi is up and running - kids engaging positively!
There are ACER tablet carts in every math class in N.M.S.
with 2 more carts on the way!
* check out blog for link to buy ACER tablets
-hoping to revamp library to bring it up to 2015 technology!
-progress reports come out Friday 02/06/2015
-MCAS March 24, 25, 26
NEXT PTA MEETING MARCH 11 7:00PM N.M.S. LIBRARY
Meeting Agenda
February 4, 2015
7:00pm
1) TREASURER'S REPORT
Balance as of last meeting $21,366.91
Total Income: 520.04
Yankee Candle 325.00
Box Tops 153.60
Misc 41.94
Total Temporary Balance $21,886.95
Total Expenses 988.44
Music department rugs 143.44
Spirit wear 350.00
Heifer International donation 495.00
TOTAL BALANCE AS OF 02/04/2015 $20,898.51
Approved laptop expenses (still pending) 10,000.00
TOTAL AVAILABLE BALANCE
AS OF 02/04/2015 $10,898.51
not included in above balance - holding in account:
Play income (non-PTA $3,503.26) Sharp program (non-PTA $473.09)
2) OLD BUSINESS
Box Tops for Education - turn in date March 1, 2015
*box tops can be brought to school
Does anybody have ideas to help promote Box Tops to parents and students?
3) NEW BUSINESS - (all in favor)
-Spring Fundraiser - BULB SALES
items $8-24
flower bulbs, seed "blankets", etc.
no shipping charges, 50% profit - no matter number of orders
March 2-16, on line order available (hope to be in time for
Easter and Mother's Day:)
-New date for Carnival - Friday February 27 2:30-5:00
- Parent/Teacher Conferences - dates, sales and raffles
April 9, 6-8:30pm, and April 16, 4-6:30pm
Does anybody of raffle items they would like to donate,
or know anybody that would?
-Spring Book Fair (04/9-04/17) ideas and volunteers needed!
*looking to develop a "Book Fair Committee"
--after kids finish eating they could go to book fair
--looking to get students and faculty more involved
i.e. Student/Faculty "Crew" - maybe get them T-shirts, etc.
to help promote the book fair and/or help out at book fair
--poster board with books recommended by faculty, students,
etc. i.e. LOOK WHO'S READING (title) - (student/faculty name
with a comment or review, etc.)
5) ADMINISTRATOR'S UPDATE - MR. GEOGHEGAN
- wifi is up and running - kids engaging positively!
There are ACER tablet carts in every math class in N.M.S.
with 2 more carts on the way!
* check out blog for link to buy ACER tablets
-hoping to revamp library to bring it up to 2015 technology!
-progress reports come out Friday 02/06/2015
-MCAS March 24, 25, 26
NEXT PTA MEETING MARCH 11 7:00PM N.M.S. LIBRARY
Friday, January 9, 2015
John T. Nichols Jr. Middle School PTA
Meeting Agenda
January 7, 2015
7:00pm
1.) TREASURER'S REPORT -
Balance as of last meeting $23,451.03
credit adjustment of error on 11/01 deposit 75.25
Total Income: 2,613.94
Yankee Candle 448.40
Magazine sales 584.28
Textiles 8.75
Life Touch 1,572.51
Total Temporary Balance $26,140.22
Debit adjustment - returned checks and fees 134.42
Total Expenses: 4,638.89
Music department supplies 221.00
Yankee Candle 3,880.73
Spirit wear 537.16
Total Balance as of 01/07/2015 $21,366.91
Approved laptop expenses (still pending) 10,000.00
Total available Balance as of 01/07/2015 $11,366.91
not included in above balance-holding in account:
Play income (non-PTA 3,503.26) Sharp program (non-PTA 473.09)
2.) OLD BUSINESS -
Box Tops for Education - looking for ideas to help get the word out to have a better return for next turn in date - March 1, 2015. Facebook, PTA blog, and Principal Geoghegan's blog.
3.) NEW BUSINESS -
Spring Fundraiser - fresh cut flowers, plants and bulb companies are sending information packets.
Winter Carnival Friday, 01/23/2015, 2:30pm-5:00pm, activities, refreshments
-photo booth pictures will be available Monday to allow for more students to get their
pictures taken as printing them on the spot was too time consuming
-hoping to find a teacher to lead dodge ball game in gym
-"Elsa" and "Ana" from theater company will be attending the carnival and bringing costumes
and props for kids to participate in "improv" games in the auditorium
-School has 2 new Kindles - unanimous YES vote to donate $300.00 to open an Amazon
account to download books
-Unanimous YES vote to donate $495.00 to Global Gifts from Heifer International
*please see memo below*
To: Mr. Geoghegan & NMSPTA
From: Steven Minarovich Teacher of Grade Six World Geography
Date: Wednesday, January 07, 2015
Re: Global Gifts from Heifer International
All,
In a bid to help the youth of Middleboro reach out to other parts of the world, I am requesting funds for each of my five classes to make donations to people in need all around the world. These donations, made through Heifer International, are used to help families directly by providing livestock and animal care training for families in need. After speaking with Mr. Geoghegan, I balanced a budget of $100.00 for each class to reach out in diverse ways,=. The final cost for this will be $495.00, which will hopefully be supported by the PTA.
Within the classroom, Adventurers Geographers will research where these donations are headed and how families will benefit. I imagine this to be a valuable opportunity for everyone involved. Thank you all very much for your support.
This is a breakdown of class donations:
Geography 1: $20.00-Flock of Ducks
50.00-Share of a Heifer
30.00-Honey Bees
Geography 2: $10.00-Share of sheep
10.00-Share of Pig
25.00-Share of Water Buffalo
50.00-Gift of Bio-gas Stove
ne
Geography 3: $20.00-Flock of Chicks
20.00-Share of Llama
60.00-Trio of Rabbits
Geography 4: $30.00-Honey Bees
60.00-Tree Seedlings
10.00-Share of Goat
Geography 5: $60.00-Trio of Rabbits
10.00-Share of Goat
30.00-Share of Fish
Grand total: $495.00
Many thanks for your consideration of this unique opportunity. I feel our NMS community will benefit through this reaching out to those less fortunate! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns!
Steven A. Minarovich
4.) Administrator's update - Mr. Geoghegan -
-8th grade teachers and Mr. McLaughlin are piloting a demerit/reward system to enable kids to participate in small field trips, etc.
- Google accounts are off to a great start - almost all kids are up with their gmail accounts
*** children can bring in their own device, however, their account can only be linked to
ONE device so make sure they do NOT use a small device i.e. phone, ipod, etc. as these
will be too small to do work one.
NEXT MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2015 7:00PM NMS MEDIA CENTER:)
Meeting Agenda
January 7, 2015
7:00pm
1.) TREASURER'S REPORT -
Balance as of last meeting $23,451.03
credit adjustment of error on 11/01 deposit 75.25
Total Income: 2,613.94
Yankee Candle 448.40
Magazine sales 584.28
Textiles 8.75
Life Touch 1,572.51
Total Temporary Balance $26,140.22
Debit adjustment - returned checks and fees 134.42
Total Expenses: 4,638.89
Music department supplies 221.00
Yankee Candle 3,880.73
Spirit wear 537.16
Total Balance as of 01/07/2015 $21,366.91
Approved laptop expenses (still pending) 10,000.00
Total available Balance as of 01/07/2015 $11,366.91
not included in above balance-holding in account:
Play income (non-PTA 3,503.26) Sharp program (non-PTA 473.09)
2.) OLD BUSINESS -
Box Tops for Education - looking for ideas to help get the word out to have a better return for next turn in date - March 1, 2015. Facebook, PTA blog, and Principal Geoghegan's blog.
3.) NEW BUSINESS -
Spring Fundraiser - fresh cut flowers, plants and bulb companies are sending information packets.
Winter Carnival Friday, 01/23/2015, 2:30pm-5:00pm, activities, refreshments
-photo booth pictures will be available Monday to allow for more students to get their
pictures taken as printing them on the spot was too time consuming
-hoping to find a teacher to lead dodge ball game in gym
-"Elsa" and "Ana" from theater company will be attending the carnival and bringing costumes
and props for kids to participate in "improv" games in the auditorium
-School has 2 new Kindles - unanimous YES vote to donate $300.00 to open an Amazon
account to download books
-Unanimous YES vote to donate $495.00 to Global Gifts from Heifer International
*please see memo below*
To: Mr. Geoghegan & NMSPTA
From: Steven Minarovich Teacher of Grade Six World Geography
Date: Wednesday, January 07, 2015
Re: Global Gifts from Heifer International
All,
In a bid to help the youth of Middleboro reach out to other parts of the world, I am requesting funds for each of my five classes to make donations to people in need all around the world. These donations, made through Heifer International, are used to help families directly by providing livestock and animal care training for families in need. After speaking with Mr. Geoghegan, I balanced a budget of $100.00 for each class to reach out in diverse ways,=. The final cost for this will be $495.00, which will hopefully be supported by the PTA.
Within the classroom, Adventurers Geographers will research where these donations are headed and how families will benefit. I imagine this to be a valuable opportunity for everyone involved. Thank you all very much for your support.
This is a breakdown of class donations:
Geography 1: $20.00-Flock of Ducks
50.00-Share of a Heifer
30.00-Honey Bees
Geography 2: $10.00-Share of sheep
10.00-Share of Pig
25.00-Share of Water Buffalo
50.00-Gift of Bio-gas Stove
ne
Geography 3: $20.00-Flock of Chicks
20.00-Share of Llama
60.00-Trio of Rabbits
Geography 4: $30.00-Honey Bees
60.00-Tree Seedlings
10.00-Share of Goat
Geography 5: $60.00-Trio of Rabbits
10.00-Share of Goat
30.00-Share of Fish
Grand total: $495.00
Many thanks for your consideration of this unique opportunity. I feel our NMS community will benefit through this reaching out to those less fortunate! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns!
Steven A. Minarovich
4.) Administrator's update - Mr. Geoghegan -
-8th grade teachers and Mr. McLaughlin are piloting a demerit/reward system to enable kids to participate in small field trips, etc.
- Google accounts are off to a great start - almost all kids are up with their gmail accounts
*** children can bring in their own device, however, their account can only be linked to
ONE device so make sure they do NOT use a small device i.e. phone, ipod, etc. as these
will be too small to do work one.
NEXT MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2015 7:00PM NMS MEDIA CENTER:)
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
John T. Nichols Jr. Middle School PTA
Meeting agenda
December 3, 2014
7:00pm
1) Old Business
-Yankee Candle order was a great success
-each child that placed an order was put into a raffle to win a tablet
- raffle winner was chosen and will be announced
-Spirit Wear sales are still struggling - any ideas on how to move
merchandise would be greatly appreciated
2) New Business
- Spring Fundraiser -
- looking for new ideas to raise money
-some suggestions - plant sale around Easter/Mother's Day, 5K walk/run
- Winter Carnival - tentative date January 23, 2015 2:30pm-5:00pm
new ideas for Carnival - candy walk instead of cake walk, crafts table,
slush tubs, giant bowling, photo booth, as well as the usual dodge ball,
musical games, etc.
3) Administrator's Update
- report cards will go out Friday the 12th
-a member of the School Committee discussed process involved in hiring a new School Superintendent
-when the number of candidates is narrowed down to 3-5 the names will become
public
-in January the committee to hire the new superintendent will be looking for parent
volunteers who, together with members from School Committee, teachers, town
managers, etc. would finish process of interview candidates.
4) Treasurer's Report
Balance as of last meeting - $19,895.35
Total income - 7,891.66
Bay State Textile - 15.00
Magazine drive - 1,228.00
Donations - 25.00
Spirit wear - 282.00
Membership - 5.00
Bake sale & raffle - 257.66
Yankee Candle - 6,079.00
Total Temporary Balance - $27,787.01
Less total expenses - 4,335.98
PTA insurance - 100.00
Photo booth fall frenzy - 74.90
Magazine drive expenses - 2,161.08
Go Turnstone enrichment - 2,000.00
Total Balance as of 12/02/14 - $23,451.03
Approved laptop expenses (still pending) 10,000.00
Total available balance as of 12/02/14 - $13,451.03
Not included in above balance - holding in account:
Play income (non-PTA 320.74)
Sharp program (non-PTA 473.09)
5) What can we do to increase parent involvement???
- any ideas/suggestions would be greatly appreciated
Next Meeting is Wednesday, January 7th at 7:00pm
contact nicholsmsptsa@gmail with any questions, ideas. . .
Meeting agenda
December 3, 2014
7:00pm
1) Old Business
-Yankee Candle order was a great success
-each child that placed an order was put into a raffle to win a tablet
- raffle winner was chosen and will be announced
-Spirit Wear sales are still struggling - any ideas on how to move
merchandise would be greatly appreciated
2) New Business
- Spring Fundraiser -
- looking for new ideas to raise money
-some suggestions - plant sale around Easter/Mother's Day, 5K walk/run
- Winter Carnival - tentative date January 23, 2015 2:30pm-5:00pm
new ideas for Carnival - candy walk instead of cake walk, crafts table,
slush tubs, giant bowling, photo booth, as well as the usual dodge ball,
musical games, etc.
3) Administrator's Update
- report cards will go out Friday the 12th
-a member of the School Committee discussed process involved in hiring a new School Superintendent
-when the number of candidates is narrowed down to 3-5 the names will become
public
-in January the committee to hire the new superintendent will be looking for parent
volunteers who, together with members from School Committee, teachers, town
managers, etc. would finish process of interview candidates.
4) Treasurer's Report
Balance as of last meeting - $19,895.35
Total income - 7,891.66
Bay State Textile - 15.00
Magazine drive - 1,228.00
Donations - 25.00
Spirit wear - 282.00
Membership - 5.00
Bake sale & raffle - 257.66
Yankee Candle - 6,079.00
Total Temporary Balance - $27,787.01
Less total expenses - 4,335.98
PTA insurance - 100.00
Photo booth fall frenzy - 74.90
Magazine drive expenses - 2,161.08
Go Turnstone enrichment - 2,000.00
Total Balance as of 12/02/14 - $23,451.03
Approved laptop expenses (still pending) 10,000.00
Total available balance as of 12/02/14 - $13,451.03
Not included in above balance - holding in account:
Play income (non-PTA 320.74)
Sharp program (non-PTA 473.09)
5) What can we do to increase parent involvement???
- any ideas/suggestions would be greatly appreciated
Next Meeting is Wednesday, January 7th at 7:00pm
contact nicholsmsptsa@gmail with any questions, ideas. . .
Sunday, November 9, 2014
John T. Nichols Jr. Middle School PTA
Meeting Agenda
November 5th, 2014
6:30pm
1) TREASURER'S REPORT
Last Meeting - $16,194.21
Total Income - 5,272.14
Spirit Wear Sales 133.00
Hat Day 342.99
Textile Rebate 49.30
Fall Frenzy 1,531.85
- admissions 710.00
- photos 115.00
-concessions 706.85
Magazine Drive 3,215.00
New Temporary Balance - $21,466.35
Less Total Expenses - 1,571.00
Music Dept. remaining balance 54.00
Donation-Dana Farber 343.00
PTA insurance 95.00
Spirit wear expenses 444.00
Fall Frenzy 635.00
-photo booth 100.00
-DJ 75.00
-concessions/prizes 200.00
-pizza 260.00
Total Balance as of 11/01/2014 - $19,895.35
Approved laptop expenses (still pending) $10,000.00
Total Available Balance as of 11/01/2014 $9,895.35
***Not included in above balance - holding in account:
Play income (non-PTSA $800.74)
Sharp Program (non-PTSA $473.09)
2) Yankee Candle Fundraiser
-orders need to be in by 11/14/2014 to have merchandise by Christmas
3) Spirit Wear Sale
-sleep pants are now available
4)Fundraising Proposal - Lia Sophia raffle
-proposal was voted down
5) Administrator's Update - Mr. Geoghegan
-trimester ends 1st week of December
-report cards 12/12/2014
-discussed school's MCAS scores
*areas of concerns and ideas/plans for improvement
***please check out Mr. Geoghegan's blog
for full details.
NEXT MEETING WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3, 2014 6:30PM NICHOL'S LIBRARY
Meeting Agenda
November 5th, 2014
6:30pm
1) TREASURER'S REPORT
Last Meeting - $16,194.21
Total Income - 5,272.14
Spirit Wear Sales 133.00
Hat Day 342.99
Textile Rebate 49.30
Fall Frenzy 1,531.85
- admissions 710.00
- photos 115.00
-concessions 706.85
Magazine Drive 3,215.00
New Temporary Balance - $21,466.35
Less Total Expenses - 1,571.00
Music Dept. remaining balance 54.00
Donation-Dana Farber 343.00
PTA insurance 95.00
Spirit wear expenses 444.00
Fall Frenzy 635.00
-photo booth 100.00
-DJ 75.00
-concessions/prizes 200.00
-pizza 260.00
Total Balance as of 11/01/2014 - $19,895.35
Approved laptop expenses (still pending) $10,000.00
Total Available Balance as of 11/01/2014 $9,895.35
***Not included in above balance - holding in account:
Play income (non-PTSA $800.74)
Sharp Program (non-PTSA $473.09)
2) Yankee Candle Fundraiser
-orders need to be in by 11/14/2014 to have merchandise by Christmas
3) Spirit Wear Sale
-sleep pants are now available
4)Fundraising Proposal - Lia Sophia raffle
-proposal was voted down
5) Administrator's Update - Mr. Geoghegan
-trimester ends 1st week of December
-report cards 12/12/2014
-discussed school's MCAS scores
*areas of concerns and ideas/plans for improvement
***please check out Mr. Geoghegan's blog
for full details.
NEXT MEETING WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3, 2014 6:30PM NICHOL'S LIBRARY
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
John T. Nichols Jr. Middle School PTA
Meeting October 1, 2014
1) Treasurer's Report
last meeting - $16,622
income - 485 (Spirit Wear, PTA membership)
expenses - 913 (camera/photobooth)
TOTAL - $16,194 ($10,000 promised to Nichols School)
2) Fall Frenzy Friday 10/17/2014 2:30-5pm
permission slips/tickets to be sold at lunch
volunteers needed
- DJ refreshments, games and activities, i.e. dodge ball
***looking for someone who has time and equipment to take and print
pictures -PTA will pay for time and materials
3) Magazine Drive
*volunteer needed 1-2 hours in am on collection day 10/17/2014
to count $$
4) Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thursday 10/30 6-8:30pm
Wednesday 11/5 4-6:30pm
*volunteers needed
- to donate and sell raffle tickets, baked goods, spirit wear and yearbooks
5) Fall Scholastic Book Fair 1029-11/05
*am volunteers needed during DIAL on 10/29, 10/30 and 11/3
Fair also open during Parent/Teacher Conferences
-ideas to promote Book Fair - Raffle - winner to pick Mr. McLauglin's
fate, i.e. funny hats, wig, chicken dance, etc.
6)Box Tops for Education and recycling initiatives
- art club to make posters, cluster vs. cluster, winners enjoy kickball game
with Mr. McLaughlin
- we are still collecting empty ink jet cartridges and cell phones
7) Mr. Geoghegan's Update
- Patent/Teacher Conferences are trending to be
Student Lead Conferences, enabling students to be leaders of their own learning
-if there is a need to set up teacher conference, please do not hesitate to do so,
i.e. email/call, etc.
Progress Reports go home Friday 10/10/2014
MCAS results mailed home last Friday
***push to improve school/teacher/children scores
Next meeting WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH AT 6:30PM AFTER
P/T CONFERENCES
contact us at nicholsmsptsa@gmail.com
Meeting October 1, 2014
1) Treasurer's Report
last meeting - $16,622
income - 485 (Spirit Wear, PTA membership)
expenses - 913 (camera/photobooth)
TOTAL - $16,194 ($10,000 promised to Nichols School)
2) Fall Frenzy Friday 10/17/2014 2:30-5pm
permission slips/tickets to be sold at lunch
volunteers needed
- DJ refreshments, games and activities, i.e. dodge ball
***looking for someone who has time and equipment to take and print
pictures -PTA will pay for time and materials
3) Magazine Drive
*volunteer needed 1-2 hours in am on collection day 10/17/2014
to count $$
4) Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thursday 10/30 6-8:30pm
Wednesday 11/5 4-6:30pm
*volunteers needed
- to donate and sell raffle tickets, baked goods, spirit wear and yearbooks
5) Fall Scholastic Book Fair 1029-11/05
*am volunteers needed during DIAL on 10/29, 10/30 and 11/3
Fair also open during Parent/Teacher Conferences
-ideas to promote Book Fair - Raffle - winner to pick Mr. McLauglin's
fate, i.e. funny hats, wig, chicken dance, etc.
6)Box Tops for Education and recycling initiatives
- art club to make posters, cluster vs. cluster, winners enjoy kickball game
with Mr. McLaughlin
- we are still collecting empty ink jet cartridges and cell phones
7) Mr. Geoghegan's Update
- Patent/Teacher Conferences are trending to be
Student Lead Conferences, enabling students to be leaders of their own learning
-if there is a need to set up teacher conference, please do not hesitate to do so,
i.e. email/call, etc.
Progress Reports go home Friday 10/10/2014
MCAS results mailed home last Friday
***push to improve school/teacher/children scores
Next meeting WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH AT 6:30PM AFTER
P/T CONFERENCES
contact us at nicholsmsptsa
Friday, June 6, 2014
John T. Nichols Jr. Middle School
PTA Meeting Agenda
June 3, 2014
EIGHTH GRADE END OF YEAR EVENTS
- DANCE-
Friday, June 13, 2014 @ Nichols 6:30pm-9:00pm
An occasion to wear your best, enjoy the DJ sponsored by the Student council.
(Pizza & refreshments sponsored by PTA).
- RECOGNITION NIGHTS -
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 6:00pm Apollo Team
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 6:00pm Comet Team
- FIELD DAYS DURING SCHOOL - one indoor and one outdoor
Friday, June 20th & Monday, June 23rd - weather dependent
(DJ for both days sponsored by PTA)
- 8TH GRADE FIELD TRIP -
Captain John's Whale Watch Adventure
Monday, June 9, 2014 Cost: $20.00 per student
(cost of ticket; with buses being paid for by support of PTA)
- YEARBOOK BREAKFAST -
Tuesday, June 24, 2014 (sponsored by 8th grade teachers)
- FANTASTIC MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER -
Steve Gerety - during week of June 16th (sponsored by PTA)
-CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY BY NMS DRAMA CLUB-
3 performances
Saturday, June 14, 2014 @ 2:00pm and 6:30 pm
Sunday, June 15, 2014 @ 2:00pm
volunteers needed - volunteers will be given reserved seating:)
- CHORUS/ORCHESTRA CONCERT -
Wednesday, May 28thth 6:00pm
-BAND CONCERT -
Wednesday, June 4th 6:00pm
(VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR EIGHTH GRADE END OF YEAR EVENTS!!!)
INCOMING SIXTH GRADE OPEN HOUSE/WALK-THROUGH
June 18, 2014 students come to NMS
August 23, 2014 ice cream social
THE YEAR IN REVIEW
Fund raises: Yankee Candle, Spirit Wear, cookie dough, coupon book, book fair.
PTA purchased 3 more picnic tables for school (total now is 6)
CONFIRMATION OF OFFICERS FOR 2014-2015 ACADEMIC YEAR
All PTA officers have agreed to stay on in their positions.
CHECK OUT PRINCIPAL GEOGHEGAN'S BLOG FOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT VIDEOS
UNANIMOUS YES VOTE TO DONATE $10,000.00 TO NMS FOR TECHNOLOGY!:)
NEXT MEETING IS Wednesday September 3RD, 2014 AT 6:00PM
contact nicholsmsptsa@gmail.com with questions/comments
PTA Meeting Agenda
June 3, 2014
EIGHTH GRADE END OF YEAR EVENTS
- DANCE-
Friday, June 13, 2014 @ Nichols 6:30pm-9:00pm
An occasion to wear your best, enjoy the DJ sponsored by the Student council.
(Pizza & refreshments sponsored by PTA).
- RECOGNITION NIGHTS -
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 6:00pm Apollo Team
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 6:00pm Comet Team
- FIELD DAYS DURING SCHOOL - one indoor and one outdoor
Friday, June 20th & Monday, June 23rd - weather dependent
(DJ for both days sponsored by PTA)
- 8TH GRADE FIELD TRIP -
Captain John's Whale Watch Adventure
Monday, June 9, 2014 Cost: $20.00 per student
(cost of ticket; with buses being paid for by support of PTA)
- YEARBOOK BREAKFAST -
Tuesday, June 24, 2014 (sponsored by 8th grade teachers)
- FANTASTIC MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER -
Steve Gerety - during week of June 16th (sponsored by PTA)
-CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY BY NMS DRAMA CLUB-
3 performances
Saturday, June 14, 2014 @ 2:00pm and 6:30 pm
Sunday, June 15, 2014 @ 2:00pm
volunteers needed - volunteers will be given reserved seating:)
- CHORUS/ORCHESTRA CONCERT -
Wednesday, May 28thth 6:00pm
-BAND CONCERT -
Wednesday, June 4th 6:00pm
(VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR EIGHTH GRADE END OF YEAR EVENTS!!!)
INCOMING SIXTH GRADE OPEN HOUSE/WALK-THROUGH
June 18, 2014 students come to NMS
August 23, 2014 ice cream social
THE YEAR IN REVIEW
Fund raises: Yankee Candle, Spirit Wear, cookie dough, coupon book, book fair.
PTA purchased 3 more picnic tables for school (total now is 6)
CONFIRMATION OF OFFICERS FOR 2014-2015 ACADEMIC YEAR
All PTA officers have agreed to stay on in their positions.
CHECK OUT PRINCIPAL GEOGHEGAN'S BLOG FOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT VIDEOS
UNANIMOUS YES VOTE TO DONATE $10,000.00 TO NMS FOR TECHNOLOGY!:)
NEXT MEETING IS Wednesday September 3RD, 2014 AT 6:00PM
contact nicholsmsptsa@gmail.com with questions/comments
Friday, May 9, 2014
John T. Nichols Jr. Middle School PTA
Meeting Agenda
May 7, 2014
6:00pm
1)TREASURER'S REPORT
Balance Last Meeting: $25,496.89
Income:
Spirit Wear 190.00
Book Fair Income 2,966.28
Correction Deposit Error 510.00
Total Income: 3,666.28
New Temporary Balance: $29,163.17
Expenses:
Spring Fling Expenses 50.47
Spirit Wear Expenses 795.00
Yankee Candle Expenses 3,021.13
Book Fair Expenses 3,020.73
Gym Storage Bins 184.43
Returned Checks & Fees 101.42
Acct Analysis Fee 10.54
Less Total Expenses: 7,183.72
Total Balance As Of
05/07/2014: $21,979.45
Talent Show (non-PTSA $544.60)
2) 8TH GRADE CELEBRATIONS
- looking to put together an "event bulletin" for the 8th graders to help keep track of
upcoming activities
-PTA sponsors 8th grade Field Day: lunch (through the school), music, activities i.e. in the
past "Olympic" events with each homeroom representing a country, etc.
PTA also sponsors 1/2 day "indoor day", i.e. obstacle course in gym, music (no food on this day)
(usually last 3 days of school)
-Friday, June 13, 2014 8th grade Social - run by student council (no parents)
- graduation will be 2 nights due to number of students
- 8th grade gift to students T-shirt with every child's name on it with Nichol's logo and
"Keep Calm and ROAR On"
3) PLAY SCHEDULE
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - not a musical - separate from music class
Saturday, June 14 & Sunday, June 15
water and chocolate roses will be sold
4) SPRING CONCERT SCHEDULE - spirit wear available for purchase (no water/snacks, etc.)
May 28, 2014 Chorus & Orchestra
June 4, 2014 Band
5) STEVE GERETY - STUDENT BODY PRESENTATION
- presentation "You, Your Dreams, and Visions"
6) TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON 05/09/2014 10:00AM-1:00PM
- platters from Shaws, baked goods, etc.
LAST PTA MEETING WILL BE TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2014 6:00PM DUE TO BAND CONCERT SCHEDULE
Meeting Agenda
May 7, 2014
6:00pm
1)TREASURER'S REPORT
Balance Last Meeting: $25,496.89
Income:
Spirit Wear 190.00
Book Fair Income 2,966.28
Correction Deposit Error 510.00
Total Income: 3,666.28
New Temporary Balance: $29,163.17
Expenses:
Spring Fling Expenses 50.47
Spirit Wear Expenses 795.00
Yankee Candle Expenses 3,021.13
Book Fair Expenses 3,020.73
Gym Storage Bins 184.43
Returned Checks & Fees 101.42
Acct Analysis Fee 10.54
Less Total Expenses: 7,183.72
Total Balance As Of
05/07/2014: $21,979.45
Talent Show (non-PTSA $544.60)
2) 8TH GRADE CELEBRATIONS
- looking to put together an "event bulletin" for the 8th graders to help keep track of
upcoming activities
-PTA sponsors 8th grade Field Day: lunch (through the school), music, activities i.e. in the
past "Olympic" events with each homeroom representing a country, etc.
PTA also sponsors 1/2 day "indoor day", i.e. obstacle course in gym, music (no food on this day)
(usually last 3 days of school)
-Friday, June 13, 2014 8th grade Social - run by student council (no parents)
- graduation will be 2 nights due to number of students
- 8th grade gift to students T-shirt with every child's name on it with Nichol's logo and
"Keep Calm and ROAR On"
3) PLAY SCHEDULE
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - not a musical - separate from music class
Saturday, June 14 & Sunday, June 15
water and chocolate roses will be sold
4) SPRING CONCERT SCHEDULE - spirit wear available for purchase (no water/snacks, etc.)
May 28, 2014 Chorus & Orchestra
June 4, 2014 Band
5) STEVE GERETY - STUDENT BODY PRESENTATION
- presentation "You, Your Dreams, and Visions"
6) TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON 05/09/2014 10:00AM-1:00PM
- platters from Shaws, baked goods, etc.
LAST PTA MEETING WILL BE TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2014 6:00PM DUE TO BAND CONCERT SCHEDULE
Sunday, April 13, 2014
John T. Nichols Jr. Middle School
PTA Meeting Agenda
April 9, 2014
1) TREASURER'S REPORT:
Income: $7,653.53
Expenses: $5,358.00
Ending Balance: $25,496.89
2) OLD BUSINESS:
Spring Fever - 110 kids everyone had an awesome time!
Yankee Candle Fundraiser - small items to be sent home with the kids
notification will be sent out for larger items to be picked up April 16th during
parent/teacher night.
April 15, 2014 6th grad visit to book fair
Parent/Teacher Conference - April 16, 2014
***Also April 16th - Science Fair and BOOK FAIR
Spirit wear T-shirts will be for sale at book fair $15.00
3) NEW BUSINESS:
-tables for courtyard - unanimous YES vote to purchase 4 more tables for more kids
to be able to eat lunch outside. Total cost will be around $1,200.00
-carpet squares for music department - Mrs. Thornton is looking for 30
carpet square donations for the kids to sit on
- storage bins for P.E. department - bins, mesh bags/sacks, large rubber trash cans
needed to store bats, hockey sticks, raquets, different size balls, etc.
ANY DONATIONS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED:)
4) VOLUNTEERS needed fkr book fair
MAY MEETING WILL BE AT 6:00PM
PTA Meeting Agenda
April 9, 2014
1) TREASURER'S REPORT:
Income: $7,653.53
Expenses: $5,358.00
Ending Balance: $25,496.89
2) OLD BUSINESS:
Spring Fever - 110 kids everyone had an awesome time!
Yankee Candle Fundraiser - small items to be sent home with the kids
notification will be sent out for larger items to be picked up April 16th during
parent/teacher night.
April 15, 2014 6th grad visit to book fair
Parent/Teacher Conference - April 16, 2014
***Also April 16th - Science Fair and BOOK FAIR
Spirit wear T-shirts will be for sale at book fair $15.00
3) NEW BUSINESS:
-tables for courtyard - unanimous YES vote to purchase 4 more tables for more kids
to be able to eat lunch outside. Total cost will be around $1,200.00
-carpet squares for music department - Mrs. Thornton is looking for 30
carpet square donations for the kids to sit on
- storage bins for P.E. department - bins, mesh bags/sacks, large rubber trash cans
needed to store bats, hockey sticks, raquets, different size balls, etc.
ANY DONATIONS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED:)
4) VOLUNTEERS needed fkr book fair
MAY MEETING WILL BE AT 6:00PM
Sunday, March 16, 2014
John T. Nichols, Jr. Middle School
PTA Meeting Minutes
March 12, 2014
1) Treasurer's Report - as of February 12, 2014 $17,781
2) Spring Fever - March 28, 2014 2:30pm-5:00pm Possible Activities: - pickle ball tournament
- DJ
- "on the spot" photos", i.e. costumes, etc.
- face painting, balloons, etc.
- "minute to win it" with Mr. McLaughli
- dancing (learn dance routine and perform at end of night)
- movie in auditorium
*VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:)
3) Yankee Candle - due Monday 03/17/2014
- orders to come in before Easter
4) Spirit Wear - T shirts for 5th graders entering 6th grade
? have some T shirts in stock vs. order forms
- still looking for new T shirt printer company
5) Spring Scholastic Book Fair - April 8 - 16
- 16th is family night at book fair
- 16th - parent/teacher 4pm-6:30pm (April 2 is 6pm-8:30pm)
- 16 Science Fair - 7:00pm winners announced
- theme Mardis Gras or Outer Space
- hoping to have Summer Reading List available
- "Principal's Corner"
- lower grade reading level titles available
6) Administrator's Update - students informed of the role of MCAS and importance
of trying to do their best
- students entering 9th grade with poor MCAS scores would
have to take MCAS prep courses and miss out on taking
elective courses
- PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and
Careers) may replace MCAS
- over the next 2 years schools statewide will "test drive" PARCC
before deciding whether to adopt this new test
- PARCC is a timed test (MCAS is not)
- our school has been selected to field test using paper and pencil
method (as opposed to computer method)
- you will be notified if your child is chosen to participate
- PARCC math is identical to our DIGITS
**PARCC.org**
- Trimester II is closing and will be loaded into ASPEN
- hoping for portal to be open by Trimester II!
- parents should take advantage of ASPEN:) -
8th Grade Dance Friday June 13, 2014
NEXT MEETING APRIL 9, 2014
PTA Meeting Minutes
March 12, 2014
1) Treasurer's Report - as of February 12, 2014 $17,781
2) Spring Fever - March 28, 2014 2:30pm-5:00pm Possible Activities: - pickle ball tournament
- DJ
- "on the spot" photos", i.e. costumes, etc.
- face painting, balloons, etc.
- "minute to win it" with Mr. McLaughli
- dancing (learn dance routine and perform at end of night)
- movie in auditorium
*VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:)
3) Yankee Candle - due Monday 03/17/2014
- orders to come in before Easter
4) Spirit Wear - T shirts for 5th graders entering 6th grade
? have some T shirts in stock vs. order forms
- still looking for new T shirt printer company
5) Spring Scholastic Book Fair - April 8 - 16
- 16th is family night at book fair
- 16th - parent/teacher 4pm-6:30pm (April 2 is 6pm-8:30pm)
- 16 Science Fair - 7:00pm winners announced
- theme Mardis Gras or Outer Space
- hoping to have Summer Reading List available
- "Principal's Corner"
- lower grade reading level titles available
6) Administrator's Update - students informed of the role of MCAS and importance
of trying to do their best
- students entering 9th grade with poor MCAS scores would
have to take MCAS prep courses and miss out on taking
elective courses
- PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and
Careers) may replace MCAS
- over the next 2 years schools statewide will "test drive" PARCC
before deciding whether to adopt this new test
- PARCC is a timed test (MCAS is not)
- our school has been selected to field test using paper and pencil
method (as opposed to computer method)
- you will be notified if your child is chosen to participate
- PARCC math is identical to our DIGITS
**PARCC.org**
- Trimester II is closing and will be loaded into ASPEN
- hoping for portal to be open by Trimester II!
- parents should take advantage of ASPEN:) -
8th Grade Dance Friday June 13, 2014
NEXT MEETING APRIL 9, 2014
Sunday, February 16, 2014
John T. Nichols, Jr.
Middle School PTA
February 12, 2014
1) TREASURER'S REPORT - $17,031
$2,829 - income from magazine fundraiser, spirit wear, Winter Carnival
$2,080 - expenses
$1,240 - is put aside for the talent show
$ 100 - paid to Jimmy Fund
$ 107 - 7th grade ELA lanyards
2) OLD BUSINESS -
Winter Carnival - about 100 kids attended - AWESOME time had by all!
- would like to hold 3 events a year like the Winter Carnival (which was the 2nd)
- 3rd event tentative date Friday, March 28, 2014 2:30pm-5:00pm $5.00
3) BOX TOPS BLITZ - make sure any remaining box tops are brought in to school
4) YANKEE CANDLE SALE - sending home Monday Feb 24, 2014 due back the following
Monday March 3, 2014
- just in time for Mother's Day, Easter, birthdays, etc.
5) SUPPORT FOR SHARP SUMMER PROGRAM - program may be returning to the elementary
school (more to follow)
6) SPRING FEVER - DATE - tentative for Friday 03/23/2014 2:30pm-5:00pm
- food served after 3:00pm (no food sharing in classroom)
7) ADMINISTRATOR'S UPDATE - end of term 03/28/2014
- tentative last day of school Tuesday June 24, 2014
***next PTA meeting WEDNESDAY MARCH 5, 2014 7:00PM NICHOLS LIBRARY
Middle School PTA
February 12, 2014
1) TREASURER'S REPORT - $17,031
$2,829 - income from magazine fundraiser, spirit wear, Winter Carnival
$2,080 - expenses
$1,240 - is put aside for the talent show
$ 100 - paid to Jimmy Fund
$ 107 - 7th grade ELA lanyards
2) OLD BUSINESS -
Winter Carnival - about 100 kids attended - AWESOME time had by all!
- would like to hold 3 events a year like the Winter Carnival (which was the 2nd)
- 3rd event tentative date Friday, March 28, 2014 2:30pm-5:00pm $5.00
3) BOX TOPS BLITZ - make sure any remaining box tops are brought in to school
4) YANKEE CANDLE SALE - sending home Monday Feb 24, 2014 due back the following
Monday March 3, 2014
- just in time for Mother's Day, Easter, birthdays, etc.
5) SUPPORT FOR SHARP SUMMER PROGRAM - program may be returning to the elementary
school (more to follow)
6) SPRING FEVER - DATE - tentative for Friday 03/23/2014 2:30pm-5:00pm
- food served after 3:00pm (no food sharing in classroom)
7) ADMINISTRATOR'S UPDATE - end of term 03/28/2014
- tentative last day of school Tuesday June 24, 2014
***next PTA meeting WEDNESDAY MARCH 5, 2014 7:00PM NICHOLS LIBRARY
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
John T. Nichols, Jr. Middle School
PTA Meeting Agenda
January 8, 2014
1) Old Business: Spirit Wear Sales
* 47 pieces sold - $5.00 profit per piece
- looking for any ideas to increase sales, i.e. new companies,
merchandise (flannel bottoms, etc.)
2) New Items: Winter Carnival -W Friday 01/17/2014 2:30-5:00pm
- DJ (Ben S.), dancing
- face painting (Art on the Spot fee will be $100.00 per artist, per hour
with 2 artist for 2 hours=$400.00 ***Kara from Art on Spot is giving us
20% discount. Final fee = $320.00.
- freeze tag, dodge ball, etc. in gym
- inflatable jumpy/slide is being donated (gym)
- refreshments, pizza, water, etc.
*permission slips must be SIGNED with $5.00.
Learn to Cope's Joanne Peterson - Substance Abuse Prevention Forum
Monday 01/13/2014 6:00pm Nichols Auditorium
-open to middle and high school parents
Peer Support Group to combat Bullying
- looking for any interest in forming a parent-run group for support and
education on bullying, i.e. does bullying consist of, etc.
Box Tops
- made $250.00 would like to double this figure
- deadline 02/14/2014 box tops due03/01/2014
- possible contest/competition between clusters to turn in most box tops
- possible prize dodge ball with principal after school
3) Administrator's Update: Parent Portal still being worked on - teachers are prepared and waiting
- 8th graders extend thanks for the $1,000.00 allotted to them (each grade
given this amount). 8th graders to put this money towards field trip
to see play The Giver.
8th graders decided on a "masquerade" theme for their dance
- thank you from St. Vincent de Paul for food donations
- size of 8th grade math class is very large
hoping for next year's budget to allow a 3rd math teacher
- in the mean time hoping to utilize a teacher already on staff
to help with the large class size
Next Meeting FEBRUARY 5, 2014 7:00PM
*CONTACT US AT nicolsmsptsa@gmail.com
PTA Meeting Agenda
January 8, 2014
1) Old Business: Spirit Wear Sales
* 47 pieces sold - $5.00 profit per piece
- looking for any ideas to increase sales, i.e. new companies,
merchandise (flannel bottoms, etc.)
2) New Items: Winter Carnival -W Friday 01/17/2014 2:30-5:00pm
- DJ (Ben S.), dancing
- face painting (Art on the Spot fee will be $100.00 per artist, per hour
with 2 artist for 2 hours=$400.00 ***Kara from Art on Spot is giving us
20% discount. Final fee = $320.00.
- freeze tag, dodge ball, etc. in gym
- inflatable jumpy/slide is being donated (gym)
- refreshments, pizza, water, etc.
*permission slips must be SIGNED with $5.00.
Learn to Cope's Joanne Peterson - Substance Abuse Prevention Forum
Monday 01/13/2014 6:00pm Nichols Auditorium
-open to middle and high school parents
Peer Support Group to combat Bullying
- looking for any interest in forming a parent-run group for support and
education on bullying, i.e. does bullying consist of, etc.
Box Tops
- made $250.00 would like to double this figure
- deadline 02/14/2014 box tops due03/01/2014
- possible contest/competition between clusters to turn in most box tops
- possible prize dodge ball with principal after school
3) Administrator's Update: Parent Portal still being worked on - teachers are prepared and waiting
- 8th graders extend thanks for the $1,000.00 allotted to them (each grade
given this amount). 8th graders to put this money towards field trip
to see play The Giver.
8th graders decided on a "masquerade" theme for their dance
- thank you from St. Vincent de Paul for food donations
- size of 8th grade math class is very large
hoping for next year's budget to allow a 3rd math teacher
- in the mean time hoping to utilize a teacher already on staff
to help with the large class size
Next Meeting FEBRUARY 5, 2014 7:00PM
*CONTACT US AT nicolsmsptsa@gmail.com
Sunday, November 17, 2013
November 6th Meeting MInutes
Meeting Minutes November 6th, 2013
1. Welcome and Introductions- 11 members present, Paul Branagan and Martin Geoghegan
2. Treasurer's report - Starting Balance $5,900
Income $6,00 from magazine drive and coupon book sale and Fall Frenzy. Vendor invoices for fundraisers unpaid Profit will be 50% on coupon books and 60% on magazine sales. $1,800 income repaid restitution from Elementary PTA embezzlement case. Full report available upon request.
3. Paul Branagan- Principal Middleboro High School reviewed findings of NEASC accreditation survey. Full results available to all through district website. General findings are accreditation intact. Atmosphere and culture of the school received praise. Physical plant and technology in need of updates. Plan to address professional development and curriculum enhancements being developed by faculty and adminisitration.
4. Old Business- Fall Frenzy a tremendous success! A fabulous time for the 200+ students in attendance. Profit of $1,700. Kidstuff coupon book sales- 167 sold, sales down from year one. Need to evaluate the feasibility of next year sale same product. Many thanks to Suzie Destramps and Kerri Nee for coordinating the Boxtops for Education! $249 collected.
5. New Business- two funding requests presented for approval - tabled until December meeting. Need to discuss how to equitably support as many enrichment activities as possible.
6. Upcoming Events- volunteers needed
a. Talent Show - 11/22 6-8:30 ticket sales, DVD and refreshment sales
b. Parent/Teacher Conferences- 11/20 6-8:30 and 12/2 4-6:30
looking for raffle items, baked goods and parents to man the tables.
c. Spirit wear sales - Marese Barry has done a great deal of research to find a new company for our products. OnDeckSports comes highly recommended and has no minimum order. Forms to be sent home with all students, sale to be held at all events.
d. Scholastic Bookfair - 11/14-12/3 Please contact us for hours volunteers needed.
7. Administrator's update-
a. Monday 11/21 8am coffee with the Superintendent at Nichols
b.12/13 First trimester report cards. Parents will also receive login information for ASPEN parent portal to view student grades, attendance and assignments.
c. School Council Meeting 11/20 With Mr. Geoghegan @ 3pm all are welcome
d. 11/21 School Improvement plan to be submitted to School Committee
e. ROAR awards announced today. Ongoing incentive program for students.
Next Meeting scheduled for Thursday 12/5 DUE To BAND CONCERT 12/4
Contact us @ nicholsmsptsa@gmail.com
1. Welcome and Introductions- 11 members present, Paul Branagan and Martin Geoghegan
2. Treasurer's report - Starting Balance $5,900
Income $6,00 from magazine drive and coupon book sale and Fall Frenzy. Vendor invoices for fundraisers unpaid Profit will be 50% on coupon books and 60% on magazine sales. $1,800 income repaid restitution from Elementary PTA embezzlement case. Full report available upon request.
3. Paul Branagan- Principal Middleboro High School reviewed findings of NEASC accreditation survey. Full results available to all through district website. General findings are accreditation intact. Atmosphere and culture of the school received praise. Physical plant and technology in need of updates. Plan to address professional development and curriculum enhancements being developed by faculty and adminisitration.
4. Old Business- Fall Frenzy a tremendous success! A fabulous time for the 200+ students in attendance. Profit of $1,700. Kidstuff coupon book sales- 167 sold, sales down from year one. Need to evaluate the feasibility of next year sale same product. Many thanks to Suzie Destramps and Kerri Nee for coordinating the Boxtops for Education! $249 collected.
5. New Business- two funding requests presented for approval - tabled until December meeting. Need to discuss how to equitably support as many enrichment activities as possible.
6. Upcoming Events- volunteers needed
a. Talent Show - 11/22 6-8:30 ticket sales, DVD and refreshment sales
b. Parent/Teacher Conferences- 11/20 6-8:30 and 12/2 4-6:30
looking for raffle items, baked goods and parents to man the tables.
c. Spirit wear sales - Marese Barry has done a great deal of research to find a new company for our products. OnDeckSports comes highly recommended and has no minimum order. Forms to be sent home with all students, sale to be held at all events.
d. Scholastic Bookfair - 11/14-12/3 Please contact us for hours volunteers needed.
7. Administrator's update-
a. Monday 11/21 8am coffee with the Superintendent at Nichols
b.12/13 First trimester report cards. Parents will also receive login information for ASPEN parent portal to view student grades, attendance and assignments.
c. School Council Meeting 11/20 With Mr. Geoghegan @ 3pm all are welcome
d. 11/21 School Improvement plan to be submitted to School Committee
e. ROAR awards announced today. Ongoing incentive program for students.
Next Meeting scheduled for Thursday 12/5 DUE To BAND CONCERT 12/4
Contact us @ nicholsmsptsa@gmail.com
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)