The Parents for Student Life Organization (PFSL) meets monthly during the academic year. These meetings provide parents with a forum to exchange ideas and discuss topics of importance to our school, as well as to plan events, fundraising, parent education, community building, and enrichment activities for families and students.

Every parent is automatically a member of our Parents for Student Life Organization, and we welcome and encourage parent participation in all of our school events and activities.

Minutes for the Parents for Student Life Meeting February 23, 2010

In Attendance were:

Sandra Parker, Brian Cote, Rose Vaglica, Robyn Polillio, April Reis, Brian Foster, Erin MacMullen, Ligia Madeira, Vicki Goetz, Debbie Smith, Jean Gouveia, Ann Farrell, Kris Hunt, Cheryl Paulo, Crystal Ng, Roxanne Faidell, and Kayla Li.

The meeting was called to order promptly at 7pm.  Mrs. Parker opened the meeting with a Lenten Prayer.  Mrs. Parker then wanted to state that she feels that the school year thus far has been great and a success with the events that have been held for the children.  She feels that the Parents for Student Life Group has done a good job and is thankful for all of the help from so many of the parents.

Mrs. Polillio stated that the first item on the agenda is McTeachers Nite which will be held on Tuesday, March 23^rd beginning at 4pm.  Mrs. Smith heads up this event.  It is the Raynham, Route 44 McDonald's.  Any customer through the door or drive-thru from 4 -7pm, St. Mary's will receive a portion of the profits.  This is always a huge success and a lot of fun.  The teachers and administration are behind the counter and at the drive-thru window serving everyone.  It's a fun time; please try to join us if you can.

Mother/Son Providence Bruins Night  Friday, March 26^th.  It was decided that there would be another Mother/Son Night for the Providence Bruins this year.  The topic of pictures was brought up and this year, they will be done very much like the Santa pictures at the Christmas fair.  They will be taken at the game, prior to the start of the game.  There will also be two other opportunities during the game in which the pictures could be taken.  A cost has not yet been determined.  Also the bus was discussed and Mrs. Parker stated that last year many people signed up for the bus, but then did not take it.  The school had to eat most of the cost.  A sign up sheet with a price for the bus will go out so that people who would like to take the bus will pay for a seat.  A price will be determined at that time.

It was discussed, however, that the Mother/Son Dance in years past has been a very special and important event.  It was suggested that the Providence Bruins night out should be a family night and not a Mother/Son.  There were many families there last year and it was not a �special� Mother/Son event.  Mrs. Parker stated that we would look into having a Mother/Son Dance at some point this year.

Easter Egg Hunt Monday, March 29^th The Easter Egg Hunt will take place just like last year.  It was a lot of fun for the children and worked out well.  Some eggs were hidden on the playground and while children searched for those, eggs were being hidden at the Rectory.  We are looking for candy donations and ideas were given.  There will be no gum or peanut candy allowed.  Examples of candy are skittles, starbursts, airheads, tootsie rolls, and Swedish fish.  There will be volunteers needed for the hunt.  Parents will be needed to stuff the eggs and then on the day of the hunt to help hide them.  The students got to find 7 eggs each. 

Cookie Dough Delivery Day will be Wednesday, March 31^st    The cookie sales went very will again this year and will be delivered on Wednesday, March 31^st.  Volunteers will be needed to help sort and package orders from 2pm to 5pm on that day.  The school will not be able to hold any cookies due to the fact there is no place to store them, therefore they will need to be picked up on this day.  This pick-up date will be posted on the website, as well as all of the other events and dates in these minutes.

Variety Show Thursday, April 29^th The school will hold another Variety Show and it will begin at 5pm on Thursday, April 29^th held at the St. Mary's auditorium.  This event was a lot of fun last year.  Any student is allowed to participate.  There is no cost for this event.  Volunteers will be asked for baked goods to be sold at the event.  Cookies, brownies, little treats to be sold to the children while watching the show. 

Teacher Appreciation Luncheon Tuesday, May 4^th This is the actual Teacher Appreciation Day.  This year we are asking for donations.  Simply a dollar per family is all that we are asking for, simply to help defer the cost.  There will also be volunteers needed to help serve lunch to the teachers.  Lunch will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  Classroom coverage for the teachers will also be needed.  There will be sign-up sheets for this event.  Volunteers will also be asked to bake dessert items for the teachers as well.

Grandparents Day Friday, May 14^th This event is always nice for the children.  There will be two assemblies in the auditorium for the grandparents/grandfriends.  Times will follow.  We are looking for baked goods for this event.  Volunteers will be needed for this event.

Book Fair   The book fair which is the last book fair of the year will run from Friday, May 14^th through Wednesday May 19^th.  We will set up the fair on Thursday, the 13^th and volunteers will be needed.  There will be sign up sheets to work the fair as well, especially for Grandparents Day.  This book fair is the Buy One Get One Free fair and always a successful event.  The book fair will be broken down on the 19^th and volunteers will be needed for that.

Golf Tournament Monday, May 17^th   Mrs. Smith spoke of the upcoming golf tournament.  The cost includes the cart, lunch, a gift and then dinner.  It is an all-day event and a lot of fun.  It does fill up quickly because they can only have so many foursomes.  More information will be forthcoming.  Please refer to the website for upcoming details.

Field Day/Cookout Friday, May 28^th    The field day and cookout are being brought back together this year.  It is always a lot of fun for the children.  Many volunteers are needed for the various 15 game stations.  They look to have roughly 3 or 4 people at each station.  Mrs. Polillio stated she has a contact who has agreed to donate the hotdogs and rolls for the event.  More information will follow on this event as well.

Auction Sunday June 27^th The auction this year will be held at the Five Bridge Inn in Rehoboth, Ma.    The event will begin at 2pm.  It is a lovely outdoor place.  Saint Mary's and Coyle and Cassidy High School will be the only schools participating this year.  The profit will be a 50-50 split between the two schools.  There will be wine and beer tasting stations with horsd�oeuvres, as you enjoy walking through some silent auction items.  The live auction will be held before dinner this year.  Dinner will be held roughly at 5pm.  Dinner will be a family style meal with chicken, roast beef, salad, pasta etc.  There will be a full bar, run by a Saint Mary�s parent, who will be donating some of the profit back to the school.  Mrs. Smith stated that there is an auction meeting tomorrow night (Wednesday the 24^th) at Coyle if anyone would like to attend.

That covers all of the agenda items.  There are only two Parent For Student Life Meetings left for this year, and they will be Tuesday, April 13^th and Wednesday, May 12^th.  The date for the end of the year social in June is still to be determined.

A question was raised regarding a 5^th Grade Graduation Party.  Mrs. Parker asked the 5^th Grade parents present a good day to hold a meeting regarding the party, and a 5^th Grade Dance.  It was decided that a meeting will be held on Tuesday March 16^th for the 5^th Grade Parents of the school.  Please check the website for details.  Mrs. Hunt said she would be happy to volunteer.  Currently graduation day is Friday, June 18^th.  The end of the year Mass will be held at 10 a.m.  and graduation will follow.

Mrs. Ng stated that she will not be coming back to the school next year and stated that she is looking for a volunteer to take over the crafts for the Annual Christmas Fair.  Anyone interested is asked to please contact her.

Mrs. Parker stated that this Friday, February 26^th will be a Free Dress Down Day due to the great contributions made by the children and families for the American Heart Association.  Thanks to everyone!

The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.