Parmenter Times
November 2008
The November PCC meeting was held on Thursday, November 14th. There were 12 people
in attendance.
Principal's Report
Just a reminder-There is NO SCHOOL on the day before Thanksgiving-WEDNESDAY, November
26th.
Reading and Math Support clubs (grades 3-5) are starting the week after Thanksgiving
and will run until the first week in April vacation. Invitation letters are being
sent home next week.
Report Cards go home on Tuesday, December 9th. We have half-days of school on Wednesday,
December 10th and Thursday December 11th for conferences. We also have some evening
conferences on the 11th too. I will be available for babysitting on the 10th and
11th from 1:00-4:00. Please call the office to reserve a spot!
On behalf of the entire staff at Parmenter, I want to express our wishes for a peaceful
and restful Thanksgiving with your families.
General Business
High School All Night Party - Barb Blake was at our meeting to talk about the party
for the high school students. The party is held the night of graduation and the
committee is welcoming volunteers and donations. There are forms at the front office
with Lois if anyone is interested in participating!
They are also selling "Panthers" bags for $3.00.
Wrapping paper will be "wrapping up" this Tuesday, November 18th from
4-6 pm. Please don't forget to pick up your items!
Yearbook - the cost is going up $.25 per book. The committee has asked for additional
money from the PCC to cover the increase (approximately $70.00). The amount was
approved by the PCC.
Holiday Shoppe is Wednesday, December 3rd from 4:30-7:00 pm. They are still accepting
donations/items until December 1st.
Box Tops - There were 4 raffle winners for the month of October. We earned over
$1,400.00. The co-chairs asked for an increase in the budget from $250-$300.
Bottle/Can Drive will be held on December 6th from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Volunteers
are needed. Please contact Liz DiAntonio if you are interested in helping out!
Isabella's had a great month in October. Volunteers are still needed to greet. Please
contact Jane Leo if you would like to help out!!
Field Day - Needs a new chairperson! Due to other commitments, Kathy and Karen are
stepping down. Please contact someone on the board if you are interested in chairing
this fun event!
Auction - First official meeting was Friday, November 2nd. The committee has all
kinds of fun things in mind and a great location! If you would like to donate an
item, or know of someone who is able to, please contact Tina Brabazon at
cwb40@comcast.net.
Publicity Committee - If anyone needs to put an ad in the paper for their event
or if a reporter is needed to cover a story for our school, please contact Nancy
Lesperance at nlesperance@verizon.net.
Campbell's Soup Labels - Don't forget to clip the soup labels as well! It has allowed
us to purchase playground equipment!
Panda Wear - We have already earned a $432.00 profit! Please contact Ingrid Cornetta
if you are interested in purchasing a Parmenter t-shirt, sweatshirt, etc!
New Business
Nonna Rose's-there was a discussion about a possible fundraiser with Nona Rose's,
a local food establishment in Franklin. The PCC voted that we will not be pursuing
a fundraiser at this time, as we already have 2 similar fundraisers that have been
on-going for the past few years.
Fun-Run - Karen Mahon shared some exciting details about a "Fun-Run" official
5k road race that will be held on Sunday, May 31st @10:00 am. We will have a timing
company, t-shirts, running bibs, lots of great sponsors, activities and a separate
run for the kids! There will be a Fun-Run committee meeting after Thanksgiving.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Karen Mahon at
brianmahon11@comcast.net or Beth Allard at
bethallard@verizon.net.
Playground Maintenance Committee - Anyone interested in helping keep our playground
equipment in good shape, please contact Kim DiMarino. Kim and committee will periodically
check on the items that our kids use on a daily basis and maintain them appropriately
(ie: inflate balls, check jump ropes, etc).
Karen Guliano (a Parmenter mom) is teaching Zumba classes at the Senor Center on
Friday nights at 7:00 pm. There is a $5.00 fee to take the class. Karen has generously
offered to donate $2-$3 back to any Parmenter parents who attend the class! Simply
place a "P" by your name on the sign up sheet. Why not plan a "girl's
night out?" If you have never taken Zumba, you must go and check it out! It
is great fun! Thank you Karen!
DON'T FORGET: THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL ON THE 26TH, 27TH and 28TH, DUE TO THE THANKSGIVING
BREAK.
There will be no PCC meeting for the month of December. Our next PCC meeting will
be held on January 9th at 10:00 am.
Mrs. B's Principal report may be found at
http://www.franklin.ma.us/auto/school/parmenter/pcc
Wishing everyone a very safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.
Contact the PCC:
Kathy White, Chair 508-520-0550 sacwhite@comcast.net
Fran Saunders, Co-Chair 508-346-3037
timfranscot@aol.com
Karen Todd, Treasurer toddfam@comcast.net
Beth Allard, Secretary 508-528-8082
bethallard@verizon.net
