A. Mario Loiederman Middle School PTSA
President: Sara Duke
Vice President: Maritza Carnegie
Treasurer: Amanda Fitzgerald
Secretary: Anne Dievler
Loiederman PTSA Meeting
August 12, 2014
Minutes
Present: Sara Duke, Anne Dievler, and Maritza Carnegie, as well as several parents of incoming
6th graders and a 7th grader.
Sara welcomed everyone to the PTSA and announced some upcoming events and activities.
Sara is the President of the PTSA. Maritza is the Vice President and Anne is the Secretary. We
are looking for a treasurer; someone who has bookkeeping skills. We would also like to have a
“Fine Art Liaison” who can talk with the teachers about their fundraising needs.
Upcoming Events/Activities:
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August 22 – Pancake Breakfast for the teachers – 7:30-8:30 am. If you can’t flip
pancakes you can drop something off to eat.
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September 4 - Back to School Night. Dr. Wallace is coordinating. PTSA may have a table
there, and will have an opportunity to give welcoming remarks.
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September 11 – 6th grade parent meeting. Possible ice cream social or pizza at that
event.
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September 18 – 8th grade parent meeting
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September 23 – 7th grade meeting
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October 13 – Columbus Day – Open House at Loiederman – PTSA will have a table from
7:30-10:00 am.
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October 14th - PTSA meeting – “Anti Bullying” presentation
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November 10 – Parent-Teacher conferences. PTSA will provide dinner for the teachers.
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No meetings in Dec./Jan./Feb.
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March – Heritage Day
The PTSA has formed a committee on “Improving the School Climate.” Volunteers are needed
to join this committee.
12701 Goodhill Road Silver Spring, MD 20906  Phone: 301.929.2282  [email protected]
B. Mario Loiederman Middle School PTSA
President: Sara Duke
Vice President: Maritza Carnegie
Treasurer: Amanda Fitzgerald
Secretary: Anne Dievler
Goals of the PTSA
One parent asked, “What are the goals for the PTSA and what is its purpose?” Sara and Anne
offered the following goals:
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Make the school welcoming for everyone.
Let every parent have a voice.
Support the arts magnet
Fund programs to our ability (the PTSA sponsors some fundraising events). Diana
Combs started the PTSA and she came up with the idea of doing a “Lion’s Appeal” to
fundraise. This year we need to do a better job of communicating about the appeal and
acknowledging contributions.
Communications:
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Listen for the Sunday night “Robo” call from Nicole Sosik; Also sign up for an email
notification of Nicole’s message.
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Check the school website and the PTSA website!
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12701 Goodhill Road Silver Spring, MD 20906  Phone: 301.929.2282  [email protected]