Parent Social for 5th grade parents @ BMS on Friday, June 1st, 7-8:30 pm in the Home Economics room.

Congratulations to all the 5^th grade graduates of the D.A.R,E program!  With the guidance of Corporal Marc Brunelle from the Bath Police Department students were taught how to resist peer pressure and live productive, drug and violence-free lives.  Now it’s time for parents to hone their tips and tools to keep kids safe!  In anticipation of your child’s transition to Middle School, the staff of Mid Coast Parents Connect (www.midcoastparentsconnect.org ), the parent campaign of Communities Against Substance Abuse (CASA), (www.midcoastcasa.org) will be hosting a “Parent Social” in the Home Economics Room at the Bath Middle School, to coincide with the 5^th grade dance.  We’ll be serving FREE coffee and snacks (did someone say chocolate covered strawberries?) and we’ll have a raffle drawing for Subway gift cards, as we recognize that having a family dinner together is a great way to connect with your child.  We’ll also have info. on after school activities in Bath that your incoming 6^th grader might be interested in.  So avoid extra driving and come by to see us and meet new parents while your child dances the night away!  FMI, 373-6958.

Bath Elementary PTA Meeting Minutes, May 8, 2012

Kate Foye opened the meeting at 6:30, substituting for President Geniene Marco.  There were 12 members present.  Both the Secretary and Treasurer’s reports were presented and approved.  

Old business included the upcoming Fifth Grade Dance to be held on Friday, June 1^st at BMS from 6-8 PM.  There will be a DJ that evening.  Kids will receive t-shirts designed by Wendy Jung and made by Mainely Embroidery.  Bob and MJ Warren and Mae’s Café will donate funds to help with the cost of the t-shirts.  Other RSU 1 PTA groups will donate as well.  Heidi Tucker offered to provide water and coffee from Mid Coast Hospital for parents that evening.  Kate reported that the Teacher Appreciation Breakfasts have been organized for Friday, May 11^th.  Many parents will contribute items for the celebrations at both elementary schools.

New business included the adoption of Charleston Wraps for the fall fund raiser.  The PTA received a bonus from the company for signing up early.  The slate of officers nominated for the upcoming PTA Executive Board consists of Kate Foye, President;  Holly Spence, Vice President DN; Wendy Jung, Vice President FM, Geniene Marco, Treasurer;  Christine Walker, Secretary.  The voting will occur in June.  PTA volunteers will help serve lunch for the second grade step-up day at F/M on Thursday, June 7^th.

Dr. Harriman commented on several happenings at F/M.  There will be an all school field trip to Reid State Park on June 8^th (rain date June 13^th).  At this time the sea creatures from the school’s touch tank will be launched into the ocean.  Box Top funds have been used for this trip.  There will be an Award Recognition Day at F/M at year’s end.  For next year’s One Book/One School event Chris Van Dusen will be the featured author/ illustrator.  The PTA will again help with funding for this event.  The F/M Garden Club under the direction of volunteer Anita Derr will have a plant sale on Saturday, June 9^th.  Several members of the club have approached Dr. Harriman about having a bake sale at this time too, and she’s encouraging them to organize this. 

During the public comment portion of the meeting, Heidi Tucker discussed the $10,000 grant from the Davenport Foundation to support summer camps for our elementary students.  Under the direction of Gretchen Brinkler and Heidi, 113 kids will be going to local camps this summer.  Some of the kids will be able to have a second week if all applications aren’t returned in time.

The meeting ended with some discussion of the current budget situation.  Parents are encouraged to attend the upcoming meetings and let their opinions be known about the budget.  The meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM.  The last PTA meeting of this school year will be held at FM on Tuesday, June 12^th, beginning at 6:30 PM in the school library.