Lowcountry Montessori School
Minutes
Fundraising Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday March 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Location
Lowcountry Montessori School
Katie's classroom
The mission of Lowcountry Montessori School is to provide an authentic Montessori education building a foundation for lifelong learning.
Committee Members Present
A. Wright, J. Poole, T. Brosnan
Committee Members Absent
None
Guests Present
M. Watkins, Natasha Ormsby, Omar Hawkins, Rose Beck, Sarah Fox, Valerie Romig
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
A. Wright called a meeting of the Fundraising Committee of Lowcountry Montessori School to order on Wednesday Mar 4, 2026 at 5:11 PM.
C.
Old Business
- Afternoon Tea (T. Brosnan)
- need a staff member present (S. Fox will do it or find someone else to)
- location needed (HS Hub)
- will hand out information in car line on Friday
- Reminder on Bloomz
- Can we do revtrack for payment? R. Beck notes would need to add $1 surcharge for every $20
- Sibling pricing ($25 for first student, $20 for second, $15 for third)
- # of volunteers per shift (first shift needs 4, second shift 2-3)
- Kandice is creating menu ($175 for supplies)
- Etiquette lesson for both age groups
- Talent Show (J. Poole)
- we had 12 acts show up for 3/3 audition
- auditions will also take place on 3/10 and 3/17 with dress rehearsal on 3/26
- J. Poole is working with Samantha to figure out building a stage
- M. Watkins says stage needs to be less than 18 inches for compliance
- send out a reminder to pay $5 entrance fee
- serve popcorn (R. Beck will get popcorn machine out) and pizza (Little Caesar's contact)
- Debate about "crowd favorite"; committee members will think on it and try to find a solution
- Drive-In Night (V. Romig)
- set for March 6th
- V. Romig worked car line on 3/2
- $5 per car and 10% of concessions go to LMS
- Spring Fling (A. Wright)
- Bookmobile is tentative; will firm commit closer to event (based on staffing)
- A. Wright contacted Boomin Bounce with no response; will follow up for dunk tank rental
- V. Romig is trying to bring in other acts/performances (dancers); M. Watkins will ensure that insurance will cover this
- J. Poole has lined up the band "Stuck in Time" and her business will sponsor the cost
- J. Poole will talk to Samantha about band play time since students will also be performing
- N. Ormsby stated that Art Club will do face painting and have a booth
- M. Watkins needs names of food trucks by April 15 in case they need prior approval
- There are 5 outlets for electric
- Band will be on basketball court (student music on the other side)
- M. Watkins will take committee for a walk around to look at set up at next meeting
- Ask NHS and students who need seat time to volunteer
- Sign up genius for Cake Walk
- Clubs get a free booth; discounts for student booths
II. New Business
A.
Future Fundraising Roles
- Spring events
- Parents vs Students basketball game as a kick-off event in fall
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
A. Wright