Arrowhead PTA 6.10.5Board of Directors PTA Meeting

November 4, 20146:30 – 8:00 pmArrowhead Library

Welcome/Introductions

Words from the School

Board of Director Business

Committee Reports

Upcoming Events

Agenda

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We are still . . . Keeping it S.A.F.E!

Simple/Sustainable, Accessible, Fun, and Enlightening

Welcome

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•Introductions

•Name

•# of Kids/Ages

•PTA Role (can simply be meeting attendant!)

Words from the School

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•Staff Liaison Report (Deb Henderson)

• Welcome our new Librarian: Mrs. Sepessy

•Principal’s Message (Jesse Harrison)

Board of Director Business

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• Approval of August Meeting Minutes, Quorum Established

•Fall Fundraiser Update

•October Treasurer Report

•Membership Update

•Legislative Update

Fall Fundraiser Update Jamie Almond, Kathy Smithers, Tiffany Wintermute

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$16,365.63 + $2,487.50 in matching funds = $18,853!

Matching funds still coming in. . . Make sure to apply for matching funds if you or your spouse have an employer that matches!

Treasurer Report – Amy Smith

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Cash as of 10/31/2014 $45,954 (Checking $21,935 and Savings $25,018)

October Income    $ 17,130

October Expense  $ 5,569

 Significant Income 

            Fall Fundraiser Income $ 16,365

            Movie Night   $ 261

            PTA Membership $ 376

            Popcorn  $ 127

 Significant Expenses 

            State & Council PTA Dues                   $ 2,767

            Popcorn $ 245

            Product Sales            $ 334

            Legislation               $ 452

            Communications                      $ 132

            Classroom Art                          $ 113

            PE                           $ 127

Staff Funds            $ 703

SEC                      $ 693

PTA Membership “Our voice and our vote!”

as of 11/3/2013

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Total Members 319

Grandparents/Relatives

Friends

Staff (100% Teacher Membership) 100%

Arrowhead Parents

Needed for 100% 401

% status 80%

Legislative Report:

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Update from Legislative Assembly October 24-25, Vancouver, WA -- Sammie & Peter Schultz represented Arrowhead

(Sammie Schultz & Josh Mastel)

The Top 5 issues that we all voted in. The results are as follows, in order of votes received: 

1) Funding McCleary

2) Create positive school climates through social emotional learning

3) Increasing capital funding

4) Increased  access to higher education

5) Breakfast After the Bell

In addition to the Top 5, these issues will also be supported by WSPTA, also listed in order of votes received:

6) Investing in Teacher Professional certification

7) Closing Opportunity Gaps

8) Access, Equity & Opportunity for Students with Disabilities and Special Needs

9) FACE- Family And Community Engagement

10) Regulating Child Restraint and Isolation in Schools

11) Increase Playground Safety

12) Inclusive Special Education

13) Equal Access for ELL students 

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Committee Reports

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• Reflections (Julie Trott)- Submissions Due November 21st

- Theme: “The world would be a better place if”

• Directory Update / Cover Art Winner (Stacy Drake)

• Open Positions (Jenny Wang/Holly Reed)– Hawk Walk

– Culture Night

– Talent Show Chair(s)

– Spring Drama

Committee Reports Continued

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Auditions - Monday, January 12, 2015

3:45 pm - Arrowhead Gym

–Sign-up for volunteer opportunities at audition

–Registration deadline January 9th

–All information is on PTA website

Arrowhead PTA and Missoula Children’s Theatre Present

Committee Reports Continued

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Social Services (Tenille Marx)– Fall Food Drive Update

– Upcoming Holiday Gift and Book Drive – Begins 12/1-12/5

Book Fair is Coming!!! (Candy Coalman)– 12/1-12/5

– Volunteer Times:

• Before School (8:30-9:15am)

• Lunch Recess (11:55am – 12:55pm)

• Afterschool (3:30-4pm M/Tu/Th and 2-3pm on Wed)

Committee Reports Continued

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Upcoming Clubs/Events

– Skate Night (Michelle Emtman) – Nov 14, 5-7pm Lynnwood Bowl/Skate

– Holiday Art Workshop (Rhonda Bragg/Smart with Art) – Dec 10 & 17 - Gym

– NW Aerials Parent’s Night Out (Michelle Emtman) – December 5 th, 7-9pm

– Whipstitch Sewing Club (April Rose) – Jan 15th (6 wks) – Library

–Lego Club (Jamie Almond) – Jan 20th (9 wks) – Gym & library, 3:45-5:15

Thank You!

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• Nora Berry Fall Staff Appreciation• Sammie & Peter Schultz Legislative Assembly• Ed Smith Movie Night• Kathy Smithers Fall Fundraiser• Tiffany Wintermute Fall Fundraiser• Jamie Almond Fall Fundraiser• Sammie Schultz Fall Fundraiser• Anne Bartol Fall Fundraiser• Sarah Ferguson Fall Fundraiser• Dave Almond Parent Education Series #1

November 12

Reflections Art Night

November 14

Skate Night 5-7pm Lynnwood Bowl & Skate

November 18

Book Fair Online Ordering Open

November 21

Reflections Entries Due

November 27 and 28

No School – Thanksgiving Holiday

December 5

Northwest Aerials 7-9pm

Week of December 1-5

Book Fair!

Holiday Gift Drive Begins

Tuesday, December 9

PTA Meeting (6:00 Social/6:30 Meeting)

Upcoming Events

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