Flynn PTO Update 4/16/12

Hey There Flynn Families - Hope you all had productive chats last week with your child's teacher. I don't know about you, but I am pleased to be offered another opportunity to talk about my child's progress at school.  Just so you know, you can request a conference anytime during the year - you don't have to wait for pre-scheduled dates if you have some issues to discuss with your child's teacher.  If you don't already include your child in the conference, you might want to consider involving your child in some or all of the conference.  Elementary school is a great time to set your child up to be a partner in his/her education.


April Staff Appreciation On Thursday, April 12th, the Kindergarten families treated the Flynn staff with a potluck dinner for staff appreciation during Parent Teacher Conferences.  Thank you to the Kindergarten families who brought in food, drinks, and decorations! A huge thank you especially to Deb Maher for helping with setup and cleanup for the dinner.  Thank you also to the other volunteers who came in to setup.  The dinner was a huge success and the variety of dishes was a great way to thank and show appreciation for our Flynn staff!

PTO PIZZA pickup is Tomorrow! - Tuesday, April 17th from 4:30-6pm - Guess
who's not cooking tomorrow????

Meeting Minutes from the April PTO meeting are included at the end of this blog post.  Thank you Sarah D. for your note taking, word processing and attention to details!

May is Teacher Appreciation Month.  At Flynn we like to recognize all the staff that work together helping to teach and shape the character of our young people.  A memo will be in the Flynn Flyer outlining the needs for our Annual Staff Luncheon on May 11th.  I am including a link to the document if you would like to take a look now - otherwise, check the Flyer.  As always, we will need lots of parent help with recess duty - so far, Staff Appreciation has been sunny and warm and parents have been happy to oversee the kids frolicking on the playground.  Hope you can help!
Click here!  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i4EgMENKPSyqclAz1wnHTXrtTB6zkPSKol1qOf7gOYI/edit

Check your Calendar...

• April 17 - School Construction Update/Annual Title 1 Meeting - 6:30pm - Childcare available
• April 23-27 - School Break
• May 4 - Flynn Talent Show and bake sale to benefit the 3rd grade overnight trip to Camp Abenaki
• Fridays in May - Back by Popular Demand - Freezy Pop Fridays!!!  $.25/pop (right afterschool)
• May 7 - Chess Club at 2:30 - come one, come all!!!
• May 11 - Annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon
• May 18 - Kindergarten Orientation 8:30, 10, 12
• May 21 - Chess Club at 2:30 - Last one of the Year!
• May 24 - Flynn Chorus Concert (at Hunt MS)
• June 8 - Early Release @11:30
• June 11 - Last Day for Flynn!!!! Early release w/ parade at 11:30

April PTO Meeting

4/5/12,  6:30 pm

UPDATES
Treasurer’s Report-John Boone

• It was noted that next month’s budget will reflect the final numbers on Narnia and a link to the budget will be available on the next blog

Principal’s Corner- Graham Clarke

• First Principal’s coffee had a good turn-out- about 20 people
• Construction meeting planned for April 17th – Asbestos abatement among topics planned for discussion
• Contract is in place with St. Joseph’s
• New Flynn School webpage will launch in the next month
• Placement feedback has been sent out to families- please send back to school
• Last day of school will be June 11th (both 6/8 & 6/11 will be half days)

Enrichment Update- Narnia -Sarah Smith

• Narnia was a big success!
• Chess club has been going strong- each week new members attend

Fundraising Update- Sarah DeShaw – PTO Pizza, Spring Fling

• A “Spring Fest” is being planned for May- fun run, capture the flag, bake sale all being organized- more information to follow!
• A potential partnership with FSP is in discussion to reach out to our international community to have opportunities to showcase fun outdoor games from around the world

Ellison die Cut Machine- Mary Mitchell- tabled
Cartridge Recycling/School Photos/Magnet Calendar

• Casey Boone will look into the logistics of recycling cartridges
• It was voted unanimously that Ambient photography will be contracted for 2012/2013 school photos
• Brad Ingalls volunteered to coordinate the school calendar magnet project
• PTO pizza will be placed on the calendar

Room Parents/Staff Appreciation Update– Lisa Tulkop via Kate Belucci

• Set-up planned for 4pm for Kindergarten’s dinner for staff on Thursday 4/12
• Volunteers needed for May 8 whole school staff appreciation luncheon

School/Family Partnership Update– Shanta Eastman via Sarah DeShaw

• See fundraising update

K Orientation/Lunch

• Shanta, Sarah (also representing FSP) and Christine will be at the Kindergarten orientation and will have the sign-up sheet for families to sign up for lunch and a tour

Talent Show on May 4

• Karen needs parent help for lunchtime rehearsals
• Lego night may be rescheduled

PTO Officers for 2012-2013

• There is still an opening for PTO leadership for next year- see Kate Belucci for job descriptions

Next Meeting: Thursday, 5/3/12, 6:30-7:30