ACHIEVING DREAMS of

EXCELLENCE AT REAMS

2014-2015

Welcome To:– BACK to SCHOOL night 2014-15– Agenda:

•Welcome- Mrs. Seitz• Introduction of Teachers•PTA remarks- Mrs. Clemmons •Reams Road notes and expectations

•Visit to classsroomsand the building

Celebrations• We remain accredited!• We are fully staffed with great people!• We have smart students and supportive

parents!!• We develop student leaders!

OUR SCORES

2013-2014 SOL Scores (not official yet)

–Reading 77%–Math 88%–History 88%–Science 86%

PTAReams Road Elementary School PTA Budget-2014-15

2014-15 Amount

I. Hospitality-Teacher Appreciation Week- May ’15 Panera lunch & gift cards(5.00) for 80 staff $ 950.00

Teacher’s Luncheons - Aug Back to school, Dec 2014(&gifts) $ 1,000.00

PTA Fall Festival 2014 (Food and Entertainment) $ 1,000.00 PTA Pastries for Parents – May 2015 -work with Title One- 8 am till 9 am $ 350.00

Coffee/Snack for staff monthly $ 450.00

II TrainingPTA Leadership Conference – July 2015 (185.00)-5 members attending $ 925.00

(boot camp Thursday (35.00)+ 75.00 (fri /Sat if early bird), 150.00 on site)

PTAIII.Activities/Programs

Reflections PTA Program /Awards Ceremony (LOCAL to Council)/Council Ceremony food $ 200.00 EARTH DAY Program with Reams Teachers for Reams Families (Breakfast/plants) $ 200.00

Spirit Night Programs/Fundraising incentives (skate night gift bag,promo for fundraisers, etc) $ 200.00

Author visit - Ginjer Clark $ 900.00

Summer Reader’s Program Celebration in the fall $ 200.00

Battle of the Books Program $ 112.00

Father Daughter Dance $ 500.00 Book Fair PTA Reading Program for Students -Book Raffle by the PTA $ 100.00

Raz Kids License (1st, 2nd, 3rd) $ 899.55

Running Club Support $ 150.00

3rd Grade Multiplication flash cards $ 100.00

PTA3rd -5th grade Magazines for Education/Classroom Enhancement $ 1,200.00

SCA support and materials $ 300.00

Playground Equipment/Enhancement (to accumulate to $10,000) $ 800.00

5th Grade Party (DJ/food/decorations) $ 750.00

5th Grade Recognition Ceremony $ 300.00

5th Grade Field Trip Support $ 2,000.00

4th Grade Field Trip Support $ 250.00

3rd Grade field Trip Support $ 250.00

2nd Grade field trip Support $ 250.00

1st Grade field trip Support $ 250.00

Kindergarten field trip support $ 250.00

PreK field trip support $ 200.00

PTAIV. PTA Dues and PTA meetings

PTA Council Annual Dues (35.00) + Annual Dinner Meeting(25.00 x 4 =$100.00) $ 135.00 District Annual Dinner Mtg 25.00/each (x 2) $ 50.00

V. GeneralPTA Insurance $ 350.00 PTA Supplies/Administration (paper, kinkos, pens, etc) $ 1,000.00 Banking Costs $ 100.00 YEARBOOK ( for 225 copies/48 pages/plastic coating) $ 4,000.00 Camera $ 500.00 Spirit Wear $ 500.00 Playground Maintence $ 500.00 Lobby Beautification $ 500.00

Total Budget: $ 22,671.55

LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM #1:

• Virginia PTA supports legislation that improves access and availability of quality mental health services for Virginia’s troubled youth.

– Continued tragic, violent events in our schools have evidenced the need for quality mental health services for troubled youth. Virginia PTA supports legislation aimed at improving not only the quality of these services but also availability. Families and youth across the Commonwealth need access to necessary services during crises as well as counseling as situations require.

______Yes _______No _______Abstain

POSITION STATEMENT #1:

• Virginia PTA supports local revenue increases so long as at least 50% of the additional revenue is allocated to local Pre-K through 12 Public Education.

– After years of state and local budget cuts, many localities continue to face revenue shortfalls often times because of the state's shifting of costs to the localities. Recently we have seen an increase in the number of localities in Virginia that are pursuing local revenue increases to cover the additional costs with which they are now burdened. This proposed position is in line with two already existing member-adopted positions but further clarifies the advocacy efforts local PTAs may employ to pursue these additional revenues. As always, PTAs are encouraged to monitor local budgets closely to ensure that at least 50% of the increased revenue is allocated to public education. PTAs should work closely with local school boards and governing bodies (Boards of Supervisors, City Councils, etc.) to ensure that a local, quality education program is fully funded.

• _ _______Yes ________No _______Abstain

PTA Spirit Nights• Chick Fil A nights – 2nd Thursday

of each month: 9/11, 10/9, 11/13, 1/8, 2/12, 3/12, 5/14

• Five Below – 12/2/2014 & 12/3/2014• Shane’s Rib Shack – 1/22/2015• Sweet Frog- 4/22/2015

Laser Quest ChipolteIce Zone

PTA After School Programs• Windy Hill Golf – 9/25 through 10/30

($50)• Bricks 4 Kidz Gardening• Yoga Chess• Mad Science Storytelling• French Drawtoons• Overtime Athletics Math Enrichment

SOL Preparation

BIG IDEAS AT REAMS• Believe

– We support our students and know they can do great things!

– We believe in creating a positive atmosphere through Positive BehaviorIntervention Supports.

• Achieve– We will focus on reading this year. – We set high expectations for all and

provide support to help students. • Ignite

– Project Based Learning continues to allow individualized learning.

CONTINUING INITIATIVES

• PBIS:–Common expectations and

language for positive behaviors for all students

–Positive behaviors are taught and recognized

PBIS• Respect Everyone

– Follow directions, be kind

• Always Be Responsible– Be ready, do your best

• Make Good Choices– Think before you act

• Show Self-Control– Body basics

CONTINUTING INITIATIVES

• PBL:– Engaging and rigorous projects at every

grade level of high interest and academic work

– Process of inquiry– Allows student voice and choice– Presentation aspect

NEW INITIATIVES

• Interactive Achievement– Grades 3-5 online testing opportunities

• Dreambox– Grades K-5 interactive math program

designed to be engaging and educational for increasing math abilities

GRADING SCALE

• Grades 3-5– 10 Point grading scale this year

• Grades K-2– E, S, M, N scale this year

• Resource and Work Study/Conduct • E, S, M, N scale this year

EXPECTATIONS of Teachers• Build Relationships with the students• Teach lessons with High engagement and

Rigor and Relevance• Provide 21st century learning skills• Increase Math performance• Increase Reading performance

EXPECTATIONS of Parents• Support your student and

the school• Ask questions when needed• Be involved• Ask your student about

school• Read with your student or

encourage reading

Policies and Procedures• Arrival and Dismissal• Dress code• Visitors and School Safety• Cafeteria- Prices increased• Birthday and treat days• Health information• Forms- Title I

ACHIEVING DREAMS

•This is our year to be excellent!•REAMS ROAD

ROCKS!!