parent-teacher unit

Parent Teacher Unit (PTU)

PTU Prayer

Lord, we praise you for all your blessings,
we thank you for this time together and we ask you to strengthen and bless
all our members, those present, those absent and those who will join us in the future.
Bless our school, principal, pastor and parish.
Bless all that we undertake. Make us a welcoming presence in our school and parish.

Help us to grow in number and strength and in desire to seek your will and follow it in all things.

Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

Parents and teachers are partners in education. One of the ways that St. Adalbert brings parents and teachers together is through the Parent Teacher Unit, or PTU.

The school PTU was first organized in 1947. The group was formed to bring a closer relationship between parents and teacher of the school that they may cooperate in promoting the welfare of the children of the Academy of St. Adalbert. Through its fundraising activities over the years, the PTU has a history of helping supply some of the equipment used in the school and library.

PTU also raises funds for the school by running programs like Market Day, Box Tops for Education, Campbell's Food Labels, and more. Annually, the PTU holds a variety of fundraisers to provide financial support for classroom activities such as field trips, holiday parties, and other special events. Each year the PTU hosts many events for the children and their families like the Santa Shop, Family Toboggan Night, Skating Parties, and the end of the year school picnic. For the teachers, the PTU has an appreciation luncheon, and provides funds for each teacher to purchase classroom supplies.

The PTU is open to all parents of children attending the Academy of St. Adalbert. Parents are invited to attend all meetings. Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month during the school year at 6:30 p.m. in Solinski Hall.

PTU Officer Duties

Duties of the President shall be to chair all General and Executive Board meetings and prepare agendas for these meetings; ensure that all officers and committees perform their respective duties; ensure that the Executive Board fulfills its duties in a timely manner; signs checks in the absence of the Treasurer; performs other duties as assigned through the Executive Board.

Duties of the Vice Presidents shall be to perform all duties of the President when the President is unavailable; supervise the formation of all fundraising committees; appoint chairperson(s) for each committee; coordinate the work of committees to ensure that they are properly organized; shall act as Membership Chairperson, responsible for coordinating the membership drive; a current list of members shall be maintained; review and present all fundraising plans for approval by the Executive Board; perform other duties as assigned through the Executive Board.

Duties of the Treasurer shall be to keep and report the accounting of the Academy of St. Adalbert PTU; secure the funds and financial records of the Academy of St. Adalbert PTU; collect funds from PTU events and all other revenue sources; provide a detailed written report of the financial condition of the Academy of St. Adalbert PTU semi-annually at General meetings; provide a summary report including beginning and ending balances at each General meeting; perform other duties as assigned through the Executive Board.

Duties of the Secretary shall be to record and have available for dissemination the minutes of all general PTU meetings; record and submit minutes of all Executive Board meetings to PTU Executive Board members; keep record of the attendance for each meeting and a roll of officers and committees; maintain a central repository for information pertaining to Academy of St. Adalbert PTU; ensure that appropriate appreciation is expressed for the work of committee chairpersons, volunteers, Pastor, Principal and Teachers; perform other duties as assigned through the Executive Board.

Bylaws

Click here to view/print the PTU Bylaws.

2009-2010 PTU Officers

President: Ann Polcyn 216-401-2218

1st VP: Cassandra Meyer 216-898-1353

2nd VP: Chrissie Hahn 440-781-6549

Treasurer: Jim Wetter 440-243-7699

Secretary: Colleen Foster 440-235-1705

Head Room Parents

Pre 3 Molly Wirtz– wirtzmollie@yahoo.com

Kim Smith – ksmith@plidco.com

Pre 4 Chrissie Hahn – chrissieocdt@aol.com

Pre K Kim Smith – ksmith@plidco.com

STEPS Laurie Kolibar -

Kindergarten Rhonda Smith – rhondarosesmith@yahoo.com

1^st Grade Denise McCullough – dmccullough4@roadrunner.com

2^nd Grade Chrissie Hahn – chrissieocdt@aol.com

3^rd Grade Jackie Kilo – skilo@sbcglobal.net

Colleen Foster – foster1114@cox.net

4^th Grade Bernadette Kasper – prancerkasper@yahoo.com

5^th Grade Colleen Foster – foster1114@cox.net

6^th Grade Delfina Glover – skygodessdrg@sbcglobal.net

Christine Tymke

7^th Grade Shannon Stemm – stemmshannon@yahoo.com

8^th Grade Mary Smith – msmith@plidco.com

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Market Day Dates for March

Here are the Market Day dates for March 2010:

Orders Due in Market Day Box

in the Academy Office

Late Calls

(Ann Larissey @ 216-401-2218)

& Internet Orders Due by 11:00 p.m. CST

Pick Up in

Keller Center

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, 3/8

Thursday, 3/11

Tuesday, 3/18

Please Note: If you are unable to pick up your order during the above time, please call Ann Larissey (216-401-2218) to schedule an alternate pick up time. Your order will be stored in the Market Day freezer. You will also need to send a check for your order to the office in an envelope to Ann's attention in advance OR pay online with a credit card when you place your order.

If there is an emergency and you are unable to pick up your order, please call Ann to arrange for pick up and payment as soon as possible. The number for the Fr. Keller Center, where pick up is held, is 440-234-6178.

Did you know . . .

Since we started Market Day on 4/14/1992, the program has raised more than $32,601.
Our goal this year is to raise $3,250 (5% increase over last year) for class trips and school assemblies.
Our academy earned $400 in free books for our library in October 2007!

Toboggan Night on 2/1/10 from 6-9pm

In celebration of Catholic Schools Week, the PTU is sponsoring Toboggan Night at the Cleveland MetroParks Strongsville Chalet on Monday, February 1st from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. The whole family is invited for an evening of FUN! In addition to riding down the toboggan chute, PTU will provide refreshments.

All riders must wear gloves or mittens. Children must be at least 42 inches tall to ride, and must be accompanied by an adult. Personal toboggans are not allowed at the facility.

Never gone tobogganing before?? Click here to see a YouTube video of the toboggan chute.

Riders climb aboard a traditional wooden toboggan, but that's where the tradition ends . . . The twin, refrigerated ice chutes are approximately 700 icy feet long with an initial vertical drop of 70 feet. It's a fast, fun, furious ride. And, best of all, the Chalet Toboggan Chutes operate with or without snow!

In addition to tobogganing on the refrigerated ice chutes, the Chalet facility features two fireplaces (indoor and outdoor), a main gathering area with a large-screen television, a snack bar, a loft area with video games, and indoor restrooms.

The two, refrigerated ice chutes are approximately 25 feet apart for the entire length of the run, and are made from precast concrete supported on caissons. The caissons are drilled concrete shafts extending approximately two-feet deep into the ground.

And, with the right weather conditions, the refrigerated toboggan chutes can be operable in temperatures in the low 50s!

Rules and Regulations:

* Children 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

* All children must be at least 42 inches tall to ride.

* All riders must wear gloves or mittens.

* Cleveland Metroparks is not responsible for injuries or personal property.

* For your protection, height and safety requirements will be enforced.

* Stay in line; you will be told when and how to board the toboggan.

* No more than 4 people per toboggan.

* Pull hats on tightly; tuck scarves in coat. (If your hat blows off, don't chase it; a chalet attendant will assist you.)

* Remain in start position (hold rope palms out, elbows in) until toboggan reaches the end of the chute.

* Do not rock toboggan.

* After toboggan stops, please leave chute quickly.

* Do not stand or walk in chutes.

Night at the Races - 1/16/10

Academy of St. Adalbert PTU
Presents

"A Night at the Races"

Saturday, January 16, 2010
Father Keller Center
56 Adalbert St., Berea

Doors Open at 7:00 PM

Post Time 8:00 PM

~Treat yourself to a fabulous and exciting night out at the races~

10 Full Color Races

Beer and beverages provided

Instant Bingo

50/50 Boards

All You Can Eat

Pizza, Spicy & Teriyaki Wings, Rigatoni and Meatballs, veggie platters, fruit and lots of desserts.

Horses $15 - limited number. Trophies awarded to winning owners.

Tickets $15/person or $25/couple - Adults only

Tables discounted to $85 till Jan 2.

For information, contact:

Colleen Foster 440- 235-1705 or foster1114@cox.net

(For entertainment purposes only)

Box Tops Turkey Time Contest

Our Turkey Time contest runs through Tuesday, November 24th. Just like previous contests, students will be competing to be the class with the highest collection and also against each other to be the Top Collector in the school!

The class that collects the most Box Tops will win a pizza/pop party! The Top collector will win a "Mystery Prize"!

Look for the Turkey Time collection sheet in your November 5th Family Mail or click here to print one. Keep clipping those Box Tops and remember to visit www.boxtops4education.com for more deals from Box Tops.

Basket Raffle Donations Needed

The Academy of St. Adalbert PTU Annual Spaghetti Dinner is fast approaching. It will be held Saturday, November 14th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Keller Center. A BIG part of the fundraising we do for this event comes from the basket raffle that we hold during the dinner, and we need YOUR help!! We are planning on putting together a large themed basket sponsored by each classroom, so we are asking for a $5.00 donation from each student. In addition, we are accepting any donations of gift cards/gift certificates to restaurants, movies, cafes, gas, shopping, etc., as well as any large baskets you may have.

Envelopes were distributed in Family Mail to turn in donations to classroom head room parents. Donations are due no later than Friday, October 30th to ensure that we have enough time to shop and put together the baskets. With your generosity, we can make this basket raffle a HUGE success!!

Thank you so much for your support!!

If you have any questions, call Chrissie Hahn at 440-781-6549 (cell/texts) or 440-239-9208 (home).

PTU Newsletter - September 2009

Click here to view/print the September 2009 PTU newsletter.

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PTU Kids Resale - 10/10/09

Kids Resale

Presented by the Academy of St. Adalbert P.T.U.

Saturday, October 10, 2009

8:00 a.m. -9:00 a.m. Early Bird Sale $3.00

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. General Admission $1.00

Acadamy of St. Adalbert

Father Keller Center

56 Adalbert

Berea, OH 44017

(off Front St.)

Gently used baby and children's clothing, maternity items, toys, equipment and more for sale! Vendors are welcome! Sale is open to the public, so clean out those closets, basements, and attics, and turn your old baby and kids stuff into cash.

*** BAKE SALE, REFRESHMENTS, & RAFFLES! ***

Tables are available with all proceeds benefiting the Academy of St. Adalbert PTU. Call Cassandra @ 216.898.1353 or e-mail to reserve a table and acquire a contract: StAdalbertBereaPTU@hotmail.com.

Click here for a printable contract.

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PTU Meeting - 9/10 @ 6:30 PM

WELCOME BACK !!

The Academy of St. Adalbert PTU would like to wish everyone a warm welcome as we begin the 2009-2010 school year. Some of you have been here with your children for years while others are just starting their journey with us. We would like to invite all parents to our First PTU meeting.

When: Thursday, September 10^th

Time: 6:30 pm

Where: Fr. Keller Center

Guest Speaker: Jennifer Might from STEPS Consulting

Jen is the director of the STEPS Program and will explain the program in a little more detail and field any questions that parents might have. Please join us in welcoming Jen and the new program!!

Thank You,

The Academy of St. Adalbert PTU