PTG Dec 3, 2025 8:30AM

President’s Report:

• Conferences went well
• Bagels with a Buddy went well
• Firetruck Raffle winner is Olivia Walchuk, date to be coordinated
• Jen and Gina Social media presentation was on Nov 12^th, information was geared towards adults.  Mr. Bucci is thinking .of having one for all the schools at Penncrest

Treasurer’s Report

• Charleston Wrap: after sale check$130
• Student dues: $9000+ half of the students are paid, which is great1
• Expenses: Grandparents day, field day and Teacher’s lunch during conferences

Teachers Report

• Thank you for the teacher’s lunch

Kindergarten: This month Rose Tree Kindergarten celebrated Veteran's Day by learning about the holiday. Students learned that every year on November 11th our country honors all Americans who serve or served to protect our country. They learned about the different branches of the military. Students also brought in red stars with the names of their family members who served to add to the Rose Tree Veterans hallway display.

First Grade: Students learned about different forms of artwork that come from tribal nations from the Pacific Northwest. Students also read the story "Raven: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest". Attached is a picture of students and their collages that were inspired by the Raven from the folktale. Second Grade: Second graders at Rose Tree enjoyed a beary special history lesson on Theodore Roosevelt Day! Students were invited to bring their favorite teddy bear to school and took part in literature, math, art, and history activities to learn about President Roosevelt’s life and accomplishments. It was a fun and memorable way to celebrate his October 27th birthday and the creation of the teddy bear in his honor.

Third Grade: Our third graders recently had a blast playing a fun, hands-on science game all about pollination! In this two-player card game, students took on the roles of bees and flowers, working together to explore how pollination helps plants grow. The activity encouraged collaboration, teamwork, and scientific thinking as students learned how bees play a vital role in helping flowers reproduce. It was a great way to blend learning and play while deepening their understanding of ecosystems and the importance of pollinators!

Fourth Grade: The 4th grade students at RTE are bringing history to life with a reader’s theater performance as they prepare for their next CLKA unit on the Middle Ages. Through expressive reading and character roles, they’re building background knowledge and getting excited to explore this fascinating time period.

Fifth Grade: The 5th grade students practiced for and participated in the Veterans Day parade through Media. Our parade was led by three students who have close family connections to veterans and the military. The 5th graders wore their matching Rose Tree hats and waved American flags as we passed through town.

Mr. Bucci’s Report

• Hope everyone had a great thanksgiving
• Halloween parade went well
• 400lbs of candy to be donated
• American education week went well
• Grandparents day: possibly staggering throughout the day
• Parent are asked not to bring siblings for safety concerns

PAB: No updates

• F.A.R.E. : Meeting is tonight, MLK Day, candy drop off, cultural heritage sign up.  Contact farertes@gmail if you’d like to help

Other Items:

• 5^th grade mention water ice availability for winter party
• MLK Day activity ideas:
• Amazon wish list
• Toilet paper rolls, start collecting before the holidays
• Jewish Relief Agency
• Dental kit
• Gertrude Hawk Sale happening!
• Winter parties possibly 22^nd Monday 

PTG MEETING SEPT 24^{th 8:40AM-9:30AM}

Introductions: Laura Denker: President

Lisa Stallings: Vice President

Emily Zinner: Treasurer

Shilka Patel: Secretary

President’s Report:

• Thank you everyone for supporting and attending Back to school events
• Mums Sale: All proceeds got to PTG.  Pick up on Oct 3, no school that date.  If unable to pick up please contact doe alternative time and date
• PTG dues, if paid by Oct 31^st, get a chance to enter raffle to ride to school on a firetruck
• Dues support the school and community
• MTK issues
  • App vs website.  To update on app, go to settings>family information.  On the website, there is a direct link to update information.
  • Must click separate button to get access to directory, defaults to no access
• 75^th anniversary committee sign up
• Yearbook committee:  need a predecessor.  It is done all online.  Looking for volunteers to assist and learn how to collect and organize yearbook
• 5^th grade recognition committee will be formed soon, look out for more information coming to the parents
• Smart phones and social media use:  We will be scheduling a presentation by Jennifer Rice on this topic
• Nov 13^th workshop about screentime. FREE to parents
• A Casa Pizza Fundraiser:  Pick up order after the Halloween parade
• Charleston Wrap Fundraiser will be starting soon
• Spirit Wear: Katie
  • $420 coming back to the school based on the sales
  • possible new design for the 75^th anniversary and superhero theme
• Volunteer sign ups are active
• Oasis Family Fun night coming up
• Grandparents Day: Oct 24^th, details will be in the newsletter
  • PTG will provide refreshments
  • Mr. Bucci acknowledges that not every student will have someone that can attend that day, if that is the case, please contact him directly and he will assist.

TREASURERS Report

• On track to collect dues
• Classroom debit cards will be in office next week, Emily will email out once they are ready to be picked up
• Need homeroom parents to pick a person to handle the debit cards and email Emily

Mr Bucci Update

• Appreciation for being welcomed by the school in his role as principal
• Thanks PTG for open house lunch for teachers
• Thanks to maintenance and custodial staff for working so hard to get school ready in time after construction-Acknowledges teachers for being patient and understanding during the process of the construction and getting classroom ready
• Students are enjoying the new playground
• October events coming up in the newsletter
• MAP testing today
• 4^th and 5^th grade PSSA results should have come in the mail
• New library furniture has come in.  Funds were raised by last year’s read-a-thon
• PTG supporting classrooms by getting new rugs
• Monthly birthday celebrations going well
• Met with teachers about school wide reward for earning high five tickets

Teacher report (Mrs. Maguire and Mrs. Loughlin)

• -Teachers are getting use to new curriculum
• -in the new program, reading and writing are intertwined
• -There has been lots of training and support from the district while implementing the new program

PAB: first meeting has not happened yet

FARE: Jessica Katz

• Selling cookbooks
• Cultural Heritage Celebration, consider volunteering to present
• Monthly newsletter will be coming soon