PTG January Meeting Minutes

I. CALL TO ORDER BY BOARD PRESIDENT 630pm

II. PRAYER

III.SCHOOL PRINCIPAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

a.      Catholic Schools week- correspondence going out this week outlining the events of the week. Below is some additional information:

                                                               i.      Kick off with Penguins game 1/25/25. Link and information below.

                                                             ii.      Sunday: 11:00am Mass at St. Jude Church, with Open House to follow

                                                            iii.      Friday: Volunteers needed to help kids play Bingo so the teachers can go enjoy some down time with a treat.

1.       Class parents to coordinate volunteers with Kate Frusciante

2.       PTG will provide treat

3.       Half Day- 11:45am dismissal

IV.              NEW BUSINESS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS

a.      President: Gina Dinko

                                                               i.      Catholic Schools Week- Open House event (12/26/25 from 12:00pm-2:00pm)

1.       Help needed for tours/refreshments/ general open house duties- If you would like to volunteer in any capacity, please reach out to Gina Dinko or your class parent to forward correspondence

2.       Those volunteering for the event wear PTG membership shirts, talking points provided if you are doing tours

3.       Invention Convention in the Gym- hosted by the 3rd Grade

4.       Ice cream and refreshments in the cafeteria

a.       Ice cream, lemonade, coffee, cookies, etc.

                                                             ii.      Teacher appreciation

1.       Friday morning

b.      Vice President: Kate Frusciante

                                                               i.      Spirit Store opening within the next 2 months, before the end of the year

                                                             ii.      Will be reaching out to class parents to for help with Catholic Schools Week

c.       Treasurer: Sarah Gregory

d.      Secretary: Jennifer Jastremsky

e.      Penny Wars: Danielle Petros

                                                               i.      1st week of March, has volunteers lined up to assist

f.        Field Day 2025- Amy Solovey and Bethany Dufour

                                                               i.      Friday, May 23 2025

                                                             ii.      Volunteers always needed

                                                            iii.      Ice Cream Truck/ Ritas?

                                                            iv.      Brown Bag Lunch

                                                              v.      Snacks for the kids is a must

g.      Community Building: Jess Sweet

                                                               i.      Penguins Game- Saturday 1/25/25 @ 6:05pm

1.       Red Zone tickets: $26

2.       Tickets can be purchased by calling/texting 570-970-3605, emailing cgaugler@wbspenguins.com , or using the link below:

https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Stjudes0125 

3.       If buying tickets for a larger group, best to call/email above to coordinate seating together.

4.       Wear St Jude gear

h.      5K Spring Fundraiser: Rebecca Geiger

                                                               i.      5K update- Kickoff meeting to follow PTG meeting

                                                             ii.      2025 proceeds will go towards security upgrades such as cameras, magnets and key fobs for doors, etc. Sister has been working with companies for best quotes.

                                                            iii.      Can this be a school fundraiser to be used for any general needs of the school and be used separate from PTG budget.

i.        Enrichment: Jillian Deom

                                                               i.      Ultimate Human Board Game

1.       Thursday 1/30/25- 12:15p and 1:15pm (40-50 min assembly)

2.       Will divide kids on Red, Blue and Green colored teams- children dress in the assigned colors

3.       Pre-k thru 3rd (12:15pm)

4.       4th thru 8th (1:15pm)

5.       Will need 1 staff member/teacher per team to serve as “captain” (3 per show)

6.       Each team will have mixed players from each grade. The players will need to be assigned to either red, blue, or green (Teachers can assist so the groups can be assigned ahead of time)

j.        Teacher Liaison: Ann Papciak

                                                               i.      Represented by Englysh Enochs

                                                             ii.      Thank you for all the holiday treats!

V.                NEXT MEETING: 2/11/2025- 6:30pm Cafeteria

VI.              COMMENTS BY MEMBERSHIP

VII.           Adjourn 8:00pm