December 5, 2022
Good morning, Prepsters! We had a nice crowd for the PTO meeting last night. Please mark your calendars now to join us next month -- Monday, Jan. 9 at 5:45p in the cafeteria. Among other things, we'll be voting on a budget amendment (see below).
Here's what we discussed last night:
- Ms. Thompson shared an update on the many great student experiences that the PTO has supported this year. Pre-K went to Clark's Elioak Farm and Great Kids Farm. K did a Sesame Street-style neighborhood walk to meet community helpers. 1st made a family recipe book and attended "Stone Soup and Other Stories" at Goucher College. 2nd went to Great Kids Farm and welcomed a panel of speakers about standing up for your rights. 3rd visited the aquarium. 4th had a chef experience, went to Great Kids Farm, and welcomed story tellers from Charm City Bookstore. 5th went to Irvine Nature Center. Upcoming trips include the B&O Museum, Walters Art Museum, a trip to Annapolis, and more. Thanks to Julie Eugenio and Tina Crandell for all their help organizing!
- Budget update: Many thanks to our Giving Tuesday donors, who contributed more than $800 to support school experiences! Other income this month came from parking (over $4,000) and the partnership with Pure Raw Juice ($175, which paid our registration for the Scripps National Spelling Bee). Just a few expenses -- some classroom supplies through the Teacher Bucks program and a new assisted communication sign board, which will go up in the playground soon.
VOTE NEXT MONTH: Jessica Cash is organizing an after-school Chess Club through Baltimore Kids Chess League. The vendor needs payment prior to beginning the program and the PTO plans to pay the invoice. But first we need to take a vote to amend our budget. Join us 1/9.
- Prep Winter Fest is coming! Save the date for Saturday, February 4. Adults-only event. 7-10p. Dan Anderson is looking for volunteers to help with planning and administration, setup, tear down, raffle & fundraising, and the event check-in table. Contact him at daniel-anderson@outlook.com.
- Spring Fling is coming! Save the date for Saturday, May 13. This one's for the kids! 12-5p. Megan Bober will put out a call for volunteers in January.
- Open house is coming! Thursday, Jan 12. Morning and afternoon sessions. Keep an eye out for more details and please help spread the word to interested families.
- Holiday teacher/staff gifts: Judy O'Brien is again helping to coordinate gifts. Keep an eye on Bloomz for details.
- Holiday gift giving tree -- Many thanks to all of the Prep families who purchased gifts for families in need. Because of your generosity, we have multiple gifts for 10 families, including 24 kids! Celine Plachez needs your help wrapping gifts now. Bring your wrapping materials and join on December 15, 5-7p. For more info, contact Celine at celineplachez@yahoo.com.
- Ravens gameday parking: Several of our key volunteers are out of town for the next two home games -- December 24 and January 1. Both are 1p games, which means we open the lots at 9a. Please, if you're in town, we could use your help! Contact Ryan Wunderlich for more info (ryan.j.wunderlich@gmail.com)