2010-2011 Officers:
Thorne 2011-2012 PTA
Executive Board

President Patty Martinsen  
Treasurer Joe Marino  
Recording Secretary Gail McDermid  
Corresponding Secretary Christele Terranova-Beam  
Principal Tom Olausen
Assistant Principal Pete Smith
PTA MEETINGS:
MONDAY's @ 7:00 PM
IN THE TEACHER'S LOUNGE
Sept 12 March 19
Oct 17 Apr 16
Dec 12 May 21
Jan 9 June 11
Feb 13  
   
**No Meeting in December**
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PTA,
I would like to express my sincere thanks to the PTA ( I feel like shouting... "whooohooo" ) Thanks to your dedication and benevolence to the Thorne school community our day in room 129 is so much more tolerable.

The sound panels that you have generously purchased are now installed. As you can see from the photo I chose a color scheme to mirror the spirit of the community. Not only has the sound level improved, the echo is no longer bouncing around the walls, and the ambiance is warm and cozy. Room 129 is now a place that sounds good and feels good. You must come for a visit and see for yourself.

When asked of the clients in room 129, the people who matter the most, "what do you think of the new sound panels that the PTA so graciously helped us buy for our lab?"

I would like you to read a few of the many eager and positive quotes.

Grade 8 "it decorates the room"
" the room looks nice"
" way better"
" big improvement"
" there is like no more echo, it's a lot better"
"It's quieter"
"less annoying"
"warmer"
"I don't hear a difference"...(oh well, can't impress everyone)

Grade 7
"they better the room"
"it's less noisy in here"
"it helps improve the learning environment" ...(I love this one)

Grade 6
"it stops the echo"
"they're doing their job"
"colorful"
"It makes it easier to learn in here"
'it makes me focus but I don't know why"... (another favorite)
'they give it a cozy feeling"

As you can see they are a big hit and I am sincerely grateful. Thank you for helping, all of us!

Sincerely,
Mary Ellen Connelly

Volunteer:

Please take the time to find something you can help with. We are always in need of volunteers and chair people for all our committees.
To volunteer email one of the officers.

BACK TO SCHOOL-Volunteers assist office a few hours a week in August assembling Back to School packages. 2-4 hours

BEAUTIFICATION- Volunteers plant flowers, weed, etc around building. Flowers are provided by PTA. 1-2 hours every other week. CHAIRPERSON NEEDED!

BOOK FAIR-The book fair will be held October 3rd - 7th in the Media Center. The book fair is one of the PTA fundraisers that help our school. We earn free books for our classrooms and for the Media center. There will be a special pre-order form for the newest Whimpy Kid book that does not go on sale until late October, but you can order early and save.
I'm looking forward to seeing all of you at the fair. Also, volunteers are always needed, so come on out and volunteer for the book fair.
Chairperson: Lisa Mandelbaum

BAC BUDGET AWARENESS COMMITTEE-Volunteers attend meetings to represent Thorne to report back at PTA meetings on School Budget. 2 hours a month usually begins in January. CHAIRPERSON NEEDED!

FUNDRAISING-Chairperson and volunteers needed to select one or two fundraisers to support activities in the school. 2-4 hours a month. CHAIRPERSON NEEDED!

GIFT AUCTION-Our major Fundraiser to be held in the spring 2012. Volunteers solicit businesses for donations, collect gifts for baskets, wrap prizes, set up for auction, sell tickets at auction.

GREAT RACE-Volunteers needed to man table at The Great Race, fill balloons, and handing out refreshments. Race is at Middletown H.S.North this year. 2-4 hours the day of the race.

PIC PARENT INFORMATION COMMITEE- Attend monthly morning meetings and report back to PTA. 2-4 hours per month
GIFT AUCTION -April 27, 2012 Info to be available in January.