St. Marys Mentor School

PTU Information

Officers:
Kim Walton, President (352-6526 home, 840-6247 cell)

Chris Lampert, Vice President (974-7938 home, 463-0105 cell)

Cindy Fenner, Secretary (209-8102 home, 725-3053 cell)

Patty Valentino, Treasurer (357-1108 home, 216-577-5987 cell)

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Mission Statement:

The St. Mary’s PTU strives to promote a close relationship between the parents of our students and the teachers who endeavor to instruct and nurture them in a school community of caring, cooperation and spirituality. Parent involvement in our school enhances the development of the students and is vital to creating a cohesive environment in which to build an outstanding school for our children.

"Hand in hand, together we are one in Christ."

PTU Schedule of meetings:

All meetings are finished for this school year.

	PTU Notes from last meetings:
	Minutes from September meeting Minutes from October meeting Minutes from November meeting Minutes from January meeting Minutes from February meeting Minutes from March meeting Minutes from April meeting
	Chairpersons of PTU sponsored activities: Membership: Brenda Stenger (974-7786) Sunshine: Dawn Hufgard (255-3614) Spirit: Kelly Bartosic (357-1719) Bulletin Board: Andrea Nichols (205-9912) Book Fair: Chairperson - Lenore Emerson (205-0922) Chair is responsible for getting the volunteers need to assist children with book purchases during school hours or after Mass on Sunday. She orders books and calls volunteers to staff the book fair. Career Day: Chairperson - Michele Raia (350-4630) May 2008 / every other year. Chair is responsible for scheduling speakers to present different career opportunities for Junior High students. They will rotate through all 3 grades making their presentation. Caring Angels: Chairperson - Laura Winterich (255-9651) As needed Chair is responsible for assigning angels to help with meals, transportation, childcare etc. when a family needs assistance during an illness, birth of a child, hospitalization, etc. Carnegie Science Fair: Chairperson - Vickie O’Brien (392-0729) Catholic Schools week last week in January. Chair is responsible for scheduling and organizing event. They will call Science Centers for pricing and date availability. They will be responsible for volunteers and coordinating with the organization coming out. Church Festival: Chairperson - Paula Morales (205-0852) August Chair is responsible for manning the PTU food booth at the Parish Festival, or work in the kitchen before and/or during the Festival. Evening of Giving: Chairperson - Marianne Misiti (974-2075) November Responsible for coordinating the sale of tickets for special shopping event at the Great Lakes Mall. Also schedules volunteers to sell tickets to event after Mass. Family Dance: Chairperson - Stephanie Morton (257-2252) Catholic Schools week last week in January. Chair is responsible for planning entertainment, decorations, refreshments and staff event. High School Day Chairperson - Cindy Wynne (974-0167) October 2007 / every other year Chair is responsible for calling and setting up a date and time for local high schools to come and talk to the junior high students. Jr. High Scholarship Essay: Chairperson - Mary Kohl (350-7234) To distribute, organize, and tally scores on essays written by St. Mary’s 6^th and 7^th graders. One 6^th & 7^th grader win half-tuition. Get three people to read and score essays. Kindergarten Social Chairperson - Marianne Misiti (974-2075) July Plan the date of social and buy refreshments for incoming kindergartners and their families after 10am mass. Refreshments : Donuts, juice boxes, water bottles. Malley’s Candy Chairperson - Donna Cola (350-9647) Dec. & Easter Internet Christmas Sale. For Easter send out booklets, flyer's, place orders and distribute. Mardi Gras Carnival Chairperson - Lisa Berrow (354-9508) April Responsible in organizing volunteers to help with set-up, helping with cake walk or take down of carnival games. Help work in kitchen the afternoon of this event. Market Day: Chairperson - Randy Perdan (257-0891) Lesley Minton (953-1263) Monthly Send out fliers, place orders, organize volunteers to help with sorting of and picking up of food. Organize volunteers to make reminder phone calls the day before pick-up. Orientation Day: Chairperson - Stephanie Morton (257-2252) August Order and deliver refreshments to school and coordinate volunteers to staff PTU table in the Weaver Activity Center. Parent Buddy Program: Chairperson - Michelle Raia (350-4630) 440-241-5229 (cell) 440-350-4602 (fax) mcraia@gmail.com Responsible for connecting incoming families with established St. Mary families to answer questions and become a friendly face at school. Parent Buddy Letter Introduction Parent Buddy Letter Volunteer Form Parents Night Out: Chairperson - Chris Lampert (974-7938) 4x’s a yr. Provide food, snacks and activities for the night. Sent out fliers with information, and collect money for the event. Organize volunteers for that evening to help watch kids. PTU Pool Party: Chairperson - Kristen Kane (255-3852) August Bring canned goods to Vincent DePaul. Canned good is the admission to the pool party. Get prizes from school first then supplement with $ store. Pass out 3 raffle tickets to every kid. Have them put the ticket in the paper bag of the prize you want and keep one ticket. Then pull the ticket. St. Nicholas Treat: Chairperson - Colleen Beck (974-8662) Dec. 5^th & 6^th Get treats for St. Nicholas Day. Organize volunteers to help the morning before to put treats together. Buy organize and distribute treats. Santa Shop: Chairperson - Lorna Reardon (974-6028) Dec 2007 Organize and coordinate volunteers to help with Santa shop during the Christmas Season. Responsible for ordering the gifts, setting up and taking down the shop. School Supply Box Program: Chairperson - Cheryl Zidek (354-3982) End of year and beginning of school year Responsible for sending out letter and list of school supplies that the Small Business Consortium will supply students. Collect order form from school and send to SBC. The week before school, supplies will be sent to school in boxes with students name and room number on it. They need to be put in front of the class rooms. Extra supplies will be kept in a box with chairperson. When student needs it a request is made and chairperson fills. Teacher’s Appreciation Luncheon: Chairperson - Cheryl Allis (205-8430) Responsible for coordinating volunteers to help with the planning, set-up, clean-up and serving during the day of the luncheon. Used Uniform Sale: Chairperson - Dawn Hufgard (255-3614) Organize used uniforms given to the PTU for resale and staff the uniform table the day of orientation. Walk-A-Thon: Chairperson - Kathy Buzzanca (974-7041) June Responsible for coordinating volunteers to help with planning and preparing information packets. Organizing and tracking donations, mailings, t-shirts, etc.