Whiting Lane PTO 

Meeting Agenda 

November 13, 2025

Welcome!

Meeting Minutes Vote- Ellen Piccolo- Secretary

Principals Update: Kelly Sousa Purcell 

Open Discussion Topics: 

Treasurer: Peter Jorgensen

Fundraising: Julia Toof

• Fall into Fun review

• Charleston Wrap- ends tomorrow!

• Savers fundraiser

Food Pantry: KJ Hill

• Gift cards for Thanksgiving 

• Next restaurant night 11/18 at Chopt

Room Parent Coordinator & Volunteer Coordinator: Alana Curren 

Current Updates:  November room parent emails were distributed on 11/3. Holiday gifting communication has also been drafted and shared with room parents for personalization and distribution across all grade levels. A volunteer push for conference week and Turkey Bingo is underway via Konstella, along with Book Fair volunteering at Mrs. Phelan’s request.  

Outreach: Rusty McMillan

PTC/BOE Representative: Shayna Quinn

• SEPTO Donation & Virtual Meeting (Nov. 17th)

• America 250 Commemorative Tree Planting

ELC Representatives: Devin Shea

• Pre-k Prom Update

• Process of making a large purchase / equipment/install/etc. 

5th Grade Coordinator: Taylor Hooper

Co-Presidents: Erika Tapper & Gretchen Taubl

• Hoot Hoot Wagon 

• Turkey Bingo

• Bylaws Revision Committee 

Up for a vote:

• Emily Carrin- SPIRE 4th Ed. Single Level Teacher Set $459.99

• Cassandra Hunt- Sensory Paths $1,255

Upcoming Important Dates:

• Chopt- November 18th 10:30-8pm

• Conference week- November 17- 21

• Turkey Bingo- November 20th 5:30-7:30pm

• Birdcode night- December 11th

Next Meeting: 

December 11, 2025 6:30pm