• Received a letter from Debbie Bergenty with contact information for a vender of Barefoot Books. The vendor does book fairs as a fundraiser.
• Received a letter from Keila Zipkin regarding her 21 day trip to Europe with People to People. She is seeking financial assistance. After discussion, a motion was made [Viv LaBerge/Tammy MacDonald] to donate $200.00 to Keila. All members were in favor.

• Did not move money into the CD. The bank said we had to wait until it matures in July. It was suggested to open a new one instead.

CD $2,234.92
Savings $2,701.77
Scholarship $421.87
Checking $7770.82
8th Grade Savings $6368.76

• The 6th grade is excited and appreciative of the PTO contribution to their March 19th field trip to New York City to see the Lion King.
• Mastery tests started on Monday for grades 3 to 8. Breakfast is being supplied for those students at the beginning of the school day. The feedback is very positive from parents and students. The Board of Education is paying for the breakfast. 90% of the students are eating. Student volunteers pass out the bags before school. It has made a difference in attitude.
• The school is thinking about starting a breakfast program. A questionnaire will be sent home.
• The 5th grade is going to Nature's Classroom the last week in March. Seeking parent volunteers (Nikki and Marilisa, Tammy will get bakers) to plan a welcome back celebration.
• Looking at the nurse's software to see if it generates notes about student visits.
• Safety Issue - Advised the school community of a threat of a gun being brought to school. After further investigation the threat was not substantiated. The school is still monitoring the situation closely.

• Wrapping Paper Fundraiser - Phil Pane presented the flyer for next year's sale. He stated that this year our school sold $10,000 in merchandise. The new company has worked out well. The quality is better. The catalog has more choices. There are 2 optional flyers to include. Changes for next year include a 2 part form and the seller's copy will be included in their box of merchandise. A motion was made to commit to this flyer and to include the optional sports flyers [Leigh Ann Merrill/Tammy MacDonald]. All members were in favor. Tammy will be chairman. Flyers will be distributed during the first week of school.
• Teacher Wish List - Approved
• Bingo - Nikki stated it will be Friday, April 18th. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Cards sold at 6:30 p.m. First game starts at 6:50 p.m. In need of donations either money or items. Nikki will write something for the April calendar and Tammy will write a letter to send to the community.
• Clothing Drive - After discussion it was decided to hold the drive on Friday night during Bingo and on Saturday from 10 to 5.
• Drama Club - Leigh Ann stated that the performance is Sleeping Beauty on March 27th and 28th at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $5.00. There are 30 7th and 8th grade cast members and there is a possibility of including younger children. Thank you for the $300.00 donation.
• Boxtops - Marilisa reported that 2400 Boxtops were collected in February. The next check will come in April. Another challenge will be sent out for March/April. Tammy stated that Lisa Bousquet has a small bag and can pick them up from her.
• Notebook Committee - Viv reported that the committee has created a form to fill out for all events. When a form is complete it can be returned to Viv to be copied and placed into notebooks. She provided an explanation of the idea, how the notebook is set up, etc.

• Tri State Chamber of Commerce - March 30th from 10 to 3. The food concessions are for non profit organizations. The cost is $25.00. Nikki's idea was to have a bake sale. After discussion, a motion was made [Viv LaBerge/Bev Becker] to have a bake sale table at the festival. All members were in favor. Leigh Ann offered to help Nikki on that day.
• Scholarship Committee - There needs to be a committee established. Jessica offered to be chairperson. Viv, Tammy, and Leigh Ann volunteered to be on the committee. Tammy will contact Debbie Carroll to see if she has any information to offer from previous years.
• Kindergarten Registration - Will be on March 24th and 26th. The Kindergarten team is seeking muffins (Viv/Bev), balloons (Tammy), and the brochure (in cabinet).
• Spanish Festival - Members seek clarification for the calendar as to who this event was for.
• Karaoke Fundraiser - Nikki had the idea of having a karaoke night at the theatre for adults. We would earn half of the profit. Other ideas included having it at the school with the teachers performing. Nikki will look into it and come back to the next meeting with more information.
• Safety Issues/Concerns - Several parents are concerned about the recent gun threat. Suggestions were made that it is important to have the resident trooper at the meeting with the child to make a greater impact. Parents would also like a meeting with the resident trooper concerning safety and protocols. Parents also suggested that in the case of any threat the state police be always contacted. Miss Keilty reported that she will take all of these suggestions back to the Superintendent.