This is an online game in which players mark off numbers on cards as the numbers are drawn randomly by a caller, the winner being the first person to mark off five numbers in a row or another required pattern.
Why are we playing Virtual BINGO?
The goal of HVPTO Virtual BINGO is to unite and entertain the HV Community: all students, staff, and family members are invited to participate!
When is BINGO?
Our first date for virtual BINGO is:
Friday, March 5 at 6:00 pm. Be sure you are setup and ready to play!
How do I sign up to play?
BINGO cards can be obtained at hoosicvalleypto.com and signup will end the day before the event (Thursday March 4 at midnight). We do have a limited number of cards available and will cap registration when we reach that point – signup early!
How much does it cost?
Since we are all learning how to host and play virtual BINGO, there is no cost to play, however, the PTO always welcomes donations of your time and/or money via our website. All cards obtained can be used for all rounds of BINGO on the night of the event – we are hoping to get in 3-4 rounds but will end around 7:30.
I registered – How do I get my cards?
After signing up to obtain your tickets, you will receive a confirmation email acknowledging your desire to participate. On the day of the BINGO event (around 2:00pm) you will receive another email containing links to access your BINGO cards and link to the Zoom meeting where we will call the game.
Can I play online and listen to the Zoom calls at the same time?
Yes! On most mobiles and tablets it’s possible to have Zoom running in the background while the browser is open so you can listen to the BINGO calls and mark your card on the same device. (Touch or click the numbers to mark your card when playing online.) Alternately, you can print your cards ahead of time or even copy them by hand onto a piece of paper – just be sure to write the card number that is assigned to your cards so we can confirm winning cards.
Can I play several BINGO cards at once on the same screen?
Yes! Watch this video demonstration to see how. After printing your cards, use coins, dried beans, small candies, etc. to mark your cards. Remember, all cards can be used for all rounds of BINGO on the night of the event!
How will we play?
Entry to the Zoom meeting (where we will call the game) will open at 6:00pm on the night of the event. The game will begin promptly at 6:10pm. If you are late to sign in you will be allowed entry between rounds.
The caller will indicate how each round will be played. (Vertical, horizontal, diagonal, four corners, full card, etc.)
YAY!!! I HAVE BINGO! How do I announce?
Unmute your microphone and announce BINGO!!! Please also indicate this in the ‘chat’ feature of the Zoom meeting. The caller will check your card to confirm.
I’m still confused. Who can help?
Please email your questions to Lisa Meehan at meehanlisaj@gmail.com
This was AWESOME and we can’t wait to play again!
We are so glad you had fun! Please post your pictures and comments on our Hoosic Valley PTO Facebook page and invite all your friends to the next game of BINGO!
VOTING MEMBERS – Darcy Beaulac; Abby Martin; Christa Waryas; Andrea Nielsen; Janelle Johnson; Denile Paro; Bessie Baldwin; Becky Simpson
TREASURER’S REPORT –PRESENTED
AGENDA- presented
Quick Recap
Volunteer Packet Reminder
Website update-Amelia Manders
Need content updated – Schedule a meeting for this.
Scholarship online form
Vendor Fair info
Events
Screen Free Week-Will be April 15, 16, and 18th- more details for each nights event to follow.
Writing Olympics-Will be April 17th-information will be sent home with the students soon with details.
Fundraisers:
Mixbag Designs-went well, Thank you to all who supported
Buffalo Wing Night-Abby Martin had mentioned this again and suggested maybe January of February to try and put something together for this fundraiser.
Stewarts Holiday Match-Treasurer, Christa Waryas signed PTO up for this.
Painting Fundraiser-Discussions were made to have an event around Valentines, A date of February 8th was agreed upon. PTO will have Janelle Johnson’s to host the event. More information will be going home for sign-up. This event will be pre-pay like the Ornament night.
FUNDING REQUEST:
High School year book add-presented and voted and approved. PTO submits an add every year.
Foreign Language Club-requested fudning for 53 students to take a trip to NY City to see Aladin-request for $500.00 was made. Discussions were had and it was agreed that more information was needed to make the decision on funding this request. A request for more information was made by Christa Waryas to the Foreign Language Club.
Should anyone have an idea they would like to share, please feel free to attend our next meeting or email the PTO at hoosicvalleypto@gmail.com
NEXT MEETING
January 17, 2019@ 6:00pm Elementary School Library
VOTING MEMBERS – Dehlia Northup; Darcy Beaulac; Abby Martin; Christa Waryas; Lisa Meehan; Bessie Baldwin; Tammy Morrissey; Liz Ruepp; Tracy Jordan; Denile Paro and Charles Pemburn
TREASURER’S REPORT -NA
AGENDA- presented
Quick Recap
Volunteer Packet Reminder
Website update-Amelia Manders
Need content updated – Schedule a meeting for this.
Yearbook update- year books will be $20.00 each
Events
Halloween Night – was a great success, a lot of good feedback. PTO raised $600.00. Discussions were made about trying to get the pumpkins donated.
Teacher Conference Dinners-was a great success also, lots of feedback and we had plenty of donations. There was a few local businesses that donated platters.
Ornament Painting & Wreath Raffle- November 30 2018, PTO will be funding to buy wreaths in the amount of $50.00.
Vendor Fair Date- agreed upon date of March 2, 2019
Fundraisers
Mixed Bag
New Ideas for Fundraisers always welcome
PTO Scholarships/Johnsonville Ambulance-Christa Waryas will chair. Christa presented the draft forms of the applications. Discussions were made about removing “class ranking” on the applications, it was voted and approved. Christa was to discuss with Karen Carlson, the previous chair of these matters. Christa is to get back to us about final drafts and form a community on review of the applications once received. Volunteers will be requested to review the applications.
FUNDRAISING:
Mix Bag-Started and will end November 27th.
FUNDING REQUEST:
Hanna requested funding for word study and abc letter for classroom totaling $45.00, request voted on and approved.
Hanna requested funding for the owl pellets in the amount of $500.00. Discussions were made about approaching the District on this, why this is not covered by them. Since we have funded this in the past and it was coming up to quickly to get the District to respond, PTO approved the funding request.
Should anyone have an idea they would like to share, please feel free to attend our next meeting or email the PTO at hoosicvalleypto@gmail.com
NEXT MEETING
December 20, 2018 @ 6:00pm Elementary School Library
