January 5th 2026

  • Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting (Simon)
    • Minutes from the previous meeting were approved unanimously; Simon will update them on the website.
  • President Update (Simon)
    • Finalized sourcing and menu options for the holiday lunch based on last year's after‑action report.
    • Supply closet was checked and all needed cutlery and items were confirmed.
    • Holiday luncheon budget: $780 spent; $255.25 in donations; net cost approximately $530.
    • Current estimated PTO balance is approximately $17,122 (to be confirmed by Treasurer).
    • District PTO meeting scheduled for January 27 at 9am; optional for members.
  • Principal Update (Kristin)
    • Strong instructional period expected in January with minimal interruptions.
    • Winter concert was a success; photos may be included in the yearbook.
    • Google Form sent to families for curriculum/topic interest received limited responses; plan to reissue with suggested topic options.
    • Screen time initiative (“Wait Until 8th”), potential book study, and collaboration with LIS discussed.
    • Possibility of covering screen time topics during Family Fun Night while children attend activities.
  • Treasurer Update (Ed)
    • Consolidation of bank accounts still pending.
    • Cash from book fair remains to be deposited.
    • Follow‑up required with Miss Wall regarding Unity Shelter donation check.
    • Budget figures from President’s update to be verified.
  • Fundraising Update (Subuh)
    • Amalfi Dine to Donate event occurred; Dario still reconciling totals.
    • Chick‑fil‑A follow‑up email to be sent; need to schedule next event.
    • Additional dine-to-donate candidate locations discussed: Lawrenceville Sandwich Co., Crave, Varsity, TGS, Leonardo’s.
    • Plan to increase frequency of events without over‑engineering them.
    • Trenton Thunder schedule to be reviewed; early games preferred. Subuh will send a shortlist to the PTO group for vote.
    • Establishing a standardized donor thank‑you protocol agreed upon; Christine will share prior email and work with Flannery on a Constant Contact template.
  • Merchandising Update (Suraya)
    • Shared spreadsheet of water bottle and magnet pricing; reviewed mock‑ups.
    • Added drawstring bags to the merchandise lineup; pricing is favorable.
    • Discussion on quantities indicated strong preference to move forward with water bottles, keychains, and drawstring bags.
    • Color scheme decision: all items will use white logo on green for consistency.
    • Soraya to request sample keychains, confirm best vendor pricing including Aztec, and negotiate possible cost reductions.
  • Social Media Update (Christine)
    • Only four members have completed the staff profile form; all others encouraged to submit theirs ASAP.
    • Facebook page access successfully resolved; Christine is now page manager.
    • Soraya to send information for upcoming member feature post.
  • Events Update
    • Reading Is A Dream (Laura)
      • Event scheduled for Thursday, February 26.
      • SignUpGenius will include question on whether teachers want pizza; fewer trays may be needed if turnout is low.
      • Scholastic dollars used to purchase raffle basket books.
      • Raffles to include Principal‑for‑a‑Day and Story with Officer George.
      • Spirit wear will be sold at the event.
      • Invites to be extended to Dr. Klim and Assistant Superintendent Neil Desai.
    • Holiday Luncheon (Flannery)
      • Very successful; strong volunteer support and positive feedback.
      • A few adjustments noted for next year: more food trays and double the bread.
    • Yearbook Coordinator Search
      • Action moved to February meeting; likely team will be Jane + Kristen.
    • Communications Plan (Flannery)
      • Plan to create a unified “Save the Date” events graphic for email and social media.
    • January Family Fun Night (Club Remix) (Suraya)
      • Event postponed to March to align with National Day of Unplugging.
      • Format: student activities (e.g., slime, Legos) while parents participate in a screen time discussion.
      • Teacher interest form to be drafted; compensation model TBD.
    • Teacher Lounge Restock
      • Restock scheduled for January; Amanda to lead organization.
      • SignUpGenius to include donation button.
      • Simon to send last year's list and check mid‑year supply levels.
    • Spring Yard Sale
      • Decision to use a table‑based model for first run: $30/table.
      • Event will remain indoors.
      • Need to coordinate with EPS to avoid conflicting dates.
      • Tentative dates: April 12 or 19.
      • Christine’s helpers may assist with sorting and pricing donated items if hybrid model used later.
  • Any Other Business (All)
    • Direct donation solicitation letter to be sent in January; timing should not conflict with event announcements.
    • Green folder distribution permitted for donation letters.
    • Kristin to ask District BA about use of 501(c)(3) code for donations.
    • Holiday lunch signup updated with donation link.
    • MLK Kindness/Service project discussed; possible toiletry bag assembly with hot cocoa station. Soraya to work with Miss Wall.