2006-2007 PTO Board
President Cheryl Hughes 458-5139
Vice President Lisa Hubbs
Treasurer Kelly Lickteig 456-2562
Secretary Melissa Murphy 479-8028
Parent Teacher Organization
Purpose: Promote educational growth and spiritual welfare and to strive toward better understanding and cooperation between parents and teachers
Meetings: Monthly PTO Board meetings (August-May). General Meetings open to St. Martha School parents are held in September and early spring.
Funds/Profits: All Monies earned by the PTO are given back to St. Martha School and it's students. These funds are primarily used to purchase new computer equipment and instructional supplies needed by the teachers.
The PTO hosts many activities and events throughout the year. Volunteers are needed,
welcomed and most appreciated!
Call a PTO Board Member or Chairperson and get involved today.
EVENTS and ACTIVITIES
Used Uniform Sale: This sale is held one Sunday in July each year in the school cafeteria after 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. masses. School families are encouraged to bring their used uniforms to see to the cafeteria before the 9:30 a.m. mass. Each clothing item should have an envelope attached to it indicating the seller's name, selling price and size of the item. Monies earned will be returned to the seller at the PTO table at school registration in August. Volunteers are needed to help display the items as well as helping with the money transactions.
Chairperson: Stephanie Wilson
Skating Parties: Eight skating parties are held throughout the school year at Robben's Roost. The parties are on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm in the fall and on Thursday evenings from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm in the spring. Students receive a uniform break on a designated day for attending each skating party.
Chairperson: Staci Pfaadt and Kelly Hommich
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon: A luncheon to honor the St. Martha faculty and staff is held every year during Catholic Schools Week in January. Volunteers are needed to help organize and work at the luncheon.
Chairperson: Sheri Weyhing
Santa's Workshop: The Santa Workshop provides the school children with an opportunity to purchase holiday gifts for family members and friends at reasonable prices (items range from .25¢ - $10.00). The workshop takes place during two school days in early December. Parent volunteers help inventory the merchandise, price items, setup and help the children shop.
Chairperson: Tara Kaelin
Spring Fling: Spring Fling is a children's festival held during the school day the Thursday before Derby. Carnival games are held at Bethany Center. Chances on various donated items are sold on this day too. Suggested amount for children to bring to school for this event is $5.00 - $10.00. Volunteers are needed to work in various booths and games.
Chairperson: Mary Ann DiSalvo
Market Day: Market Day Food Co-op brings food products from several different well-known companies such as Tyson, Kraft, and Campbell's to be sold to you at competitive prices. Order forms are sent home monthly through Wednesday folders or food can be ordered on line at www.marketday.com. St. Martha receives 10% profit on the wholesale cost of each purchase. Volunteers are needed each month to help unload the food items and box up individual orders.
Chairperson: Cheryl Hughes
Health Committee: The Health Committee is in charge of maintaining immunizations and physicals on each student. Annually, a health screening is held in which the Health Committee obtains information on each student in accordance with the Jefferson County Health Department (height, weight, hearing and vision tests , scoliosis screening and testing for lice). All information is kept confidential and remains part of each student's permanent record at school. Volunteers are needed each year to help with these screenings.
Chairpersons: Lisa Hubbs and Karen Walsh
Sweatshirt/Polo Shirt Sale: Orders are taken twice a year for St. Martha grren polo uniform shirts and sweatshirts. Volunteers are needed to assist with the process of ordering and distributing these items.
Chairperson: Kim Weaver
Campbell's Soup Drive: The Campbell Soup Drive is held annually in the fall. Contests for most labels brought in are held during the drive between homerooms with the winning homerooms receiving special food treats. Labels are used to purchase items needed by the school - playground balls, VCRs and instructional supplies, etc. Volunteers are needed after the drive to cut and bundle the labels.
Chairperson: Stephanie Wilson
St. Martha Picnic Booth: The PTO runs the Basket Booth at the picnic. Volunteers are needed to work the booth both Friday and Saturday nights. Each classroom provides a basket and the baskets are raffled off on Friday and Saturday night of the picnic. Volunteers to be classroom basket coordinators are also needed.
Chairperson: Stephanie Wilson
Homeroom Mothers: Homeroom moms assist with the school holiday parties as well as making emergency phone calls when necessary. The homeroom moms need volunteers to assist with the parties, provide treats or cupcakes for special events and help with Spring Fling.
Chairpersons: Patti Feldkamp and Julie Judd
Car Decals: We offer car decals throughout the year. Send an envelope to Sarah Mann with your name on it and enclose $1.00 for each decal and it will be sent back to you with in a day or two.
Chairperson: Sarah Mann