Welcome and Introduction by Aaron Pettinato
Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year.
AR and Mandarin Matrix should be up and running soon.
Mini Museum, Garden and Stallion Strides are currently delayed until
January.
PTO Executive Board Introductions
o Heather Mohrman and Winne Sarabia – President
o Allison Summers and Stacey Leshner – Vice President
o Stefanie Liberatore and Michelle Rigsby – Secretary
o Kathryn Letter and Sucheta Shah – Room Parent Liaison
o Kendra Raine – Webmaster
o Tempe Robins and Elizabeth Anderson – Treasurer
PTO Budget 2020/2021
Tempe Robins gave information on the current budget. See our budget here.
Liz Anderson announced that each teacher would be given a $100
gift card to TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers) to start out the year.
Volunteering & Events
o Room Parent and Class Fund
Reach out to Kathryn Letter or Suchetta Shah for information
regarding Room Parents this year. There could possibly be
virtual parties depending on what teachers would like to do. We
are having GRADE LEVEL funds so all classes in the grade can
work together.
Amazon Wish List
An Amazon Wish List has been created of items needed to
return to school face to face. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/5A2725O1TOFB?ref_=wl_share
Fundraising
Usborne Book Fair is starting virtually on 8/24 and
will have a focus on AR books. HTES will get 20%
cash back. Shop now! https://x9485.myubam.com/1742109
Charleston Wrap, a virtual holiday shopping fundraiser will run in November for 2 weeks. HTES will get 40% back.
Spirit Nights – Café Zupas 8/25, Rubios/ Cherry on Top
9/10
Boxtops, Fry’s community rewards, Amazon Smile and
Tuft and Needle offer money back to schools. See our Fundraising page for more details!
Spirit Shirt update & Spirit Day
Kendra Raine gave an update on the number of shirts needed to
reach our goal for the year. Thank you to all who have purchased. A
special thank you to our Shirt Sponsors this year. They are listed on
the back of the Spirit Shirts and on our web site. Fridays are Spirit Days this year. Wear your shirt on Friday to be entered into a raffle for a free frozen treat. Get your shirts here!
Raffle Drawing for Tuft & Needle Mattress
Kendra Raine had Mr. Pettinato find a winner using a number
generator. The winner was announced and notified for the Tuft and
Needle Mattress. Thank you to everyone who supported our school
by buying shirts and raffle tickets.