Backpack Thursday May 16, 2024
Makefield Elementary School
May
5/17 - Spring Concert at Keller Hall - 7:00 p.m.
5/24 - Teacher Workshop - 1/2 day of school - 11:50 a.m. dismissal
5/24 - Grandparent's Day
5/27 - Memorial Day - No School
5/31 - Field Day
June
6/5 - Art & Author Night
6/7 - Rain Date for Field Date
6/10 - 5th grade Promotion Ceremony - 9:45
6/10 - 5th grade Celebration Party - Students only
6/11 - Senior Clap-out - 1:15
6/12 - 11:50 Dismissal
6/13 - 11:50 Dismissal
6/14 - Last Day of School - 11:50 Dismissal
- NEW: 2023-24 School Calendar Change - The 2023-24 school calendar has been updated. The last day of school for students is June 14. You can find the calendar here.
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MESPTO GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING MINUTES May 8, 2024
EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICERS PRESENT:
Leslie D’Amato, Brittany Mills, Gabriella Obermeier, Michelle Reese, Linda Plews
MEMBERS PRESENT: 11 members present and 10 members present virtually.
President’s Welcome:
● Michelle Reese welcomed all members and began the meeting at 7:10pm.
Principal's Report:
Ms. Martin welcomed everyone.
Ms. Martin discussed the following topics:
PSA’s were successful.
Donuts with Grownups was a success.
YYK5K was successful.
Thank you to the PTO for sponsoring the food and snacks for staff appreciation week.
Secretary’s Report:
Brittany reviewed the meeting minutes from 4-11-2024 with the group. Michelle R. made a motion to accept the minutes to the record; Linda Plews seconded the motion.
Treasurer's Report:
Linda reported this month's update.
Bingo: Bag Bingo was very successful. We brought in over $8000.
YYC5K: The district brought in over $13000. There was a profit of over $15 per runner. Makefield brought in $4600.
Discussion points:
Board Elections: we have added new members to the Eboard for the 2024/2025 school year. Michelle Reese is the new PTO president. Brittany Mills is the new PTO secretary. Alissa Rogachenko is the new PTO VP. Rachel LaGrosse in the new PTO VP. Leslie D’Amato will remain PTO VP. Linda Plews will remain PTO Treasurer.
School Supplies: You may order your school supplies online now for the 2024/2025 school year. If you order them through the website, they will be in your students’ classroom on the first day of school.
Recruitment Night: Wednesday, May 29 6:30-8:30 at Continental Tavern. (Upstairs room) We will be having a PTO event to encourage parents to get more involved with school events and activities. We will help you find ways to be more involved with the PTO for the 2024/2025 school year. All guardians are welcome and encouraged to come! PTO will be supplying appetizers.
Calendar Change: Friday, June 14 is now the last day of school. Half days will be June 12, 13, 14. 5th grade graduation will be on Monday, June 10.
Trenton Thunder: Saturday, June 8. There will be a section of seating available for all Makefield families who wish to purchase tickets. Tickets for the game are on sale now. They are $12. The 50/50 is a successful fundraiser for the PTO.
Field Day: Friday, May 31. We still need a few volunteers to make this event run smoothly. Sign ups are out now. All volunteers need to have clearances. All family members may come watch.
Senior Clap Out: If you know any current seniors who went to Makefield, please let them know we will be doing the clap out on Tuesday, June 11 at 1:15.
Homeroom parents: If you have not yet done so, check in with your students' teacher about the end of the school year party.
Yearbooks: If you did not order your child a yearbook in advance, they will be on sale the last week of school for $25.
Artist and Author Night: This event is held on Wednesday, June 5. All students will have a piece of art work in the show. Books students have been making in class will be on display. The first graders mini golf courses they’ve worked on in SPARK will be on display. The event is 6-8. We are in need of volunteers to help label and mount the art work, as well as set up and clean up for the event.
The Pto would like to thank:
Gabriella Obermeier for her five years on the Pto board, the last three years as president.
Carla Perry for her three years as Secretary on the Makefield PTO.
Colleen Corte, Gabriella Obermeier and Katie Monachello for Bag Bingo.
Deanna Dopkins and Devon Smith for organizing our teacher lunch for conferences
Carla Perry, Joanie Layden , Bronwyn Hinds,, Linda Plews , and the rest of the Yes You Can committee.
Meredith Dickinson and Alissa Rogachenko for Donuts with Grownups.
Faith Ann Barron, Lisa Jarantow, Lindsay Magnussen, Rebecca Trapani, Michelle Reese, Dana Madden, and Gabriella Obermeier for yearbook.
Old Business: N/A
New Business:
Next PTO Meeting: October 2024
Adjournment: Michelle adjourned the meeting at 7:30pm.
2023-2024 - School Year Calendar
2023-2024 - School Rotation CalendarSchool Cafe Lunch Accounts (to put money on your child's cafeteria account)
Bicycle Riding Permission Slip
PTO Links
makefieldelementarypto@gmail.com
Nutrition Group Links
Makefield Community Outreach
Dear Makefield Families,
Makefield Community Outreach (formally known as the Sunshine Committee) would like to take a moment to let you know more about what we do. This program is sponsored by the MESPTO and has a mission to support teachers, students, and their families to ensure that the entire Makefield community has what they need to be successful in school. In order to reach our entire school community we would like to take this time to describe the resources that we have available this fall and winter. We will reach out again in the spring with more information about future opportunities.
If you would like to use any of the options below, please reach out to Colleen Wierzbowski cwierzbowski@pennsburysd.org. To respect the privacy of all of our community members, Colleen will be the only one to receive emails and requests. The committee will fulfill her requests, but will never know who the resources are going to.
In the Fall and throughout the year we provide:
Teachers with Back to School Gift Cards to help set up their classrooms
The Nurse with new clothes for days when kids might need to change
Daily Snacks for each classroom like pretzels or animal crackers for days when kids forget
Halloween costumes
Books for reading at home
Back to school supplies
Vouchers for Oktoberfest
Vouchers for Thanksgiving pies
Scholarships for Fall Enrichment classes and Field Trips
Gift cards for food and clothes
In the Winter we provide:
Winter coats, boots, hats, and gloves
Vouchers for students to use at the Holiday Shop and the Book Fair
Vouchers for Paint Night
Valentines
Gift cards for food for holiday breaks
Thank you for your time,
~Makefield Community Outreach