Arrowhead PTA 6.10.5General PTA Meeting

October 7, 20146:30 – 8:00 pmArrowhead Library

Welcome/IntroductionsKeeping it S.A.F.EWords from the SchoolGeneral Meeting BusinessCommittee ReportsUpcoming Events

Agenda

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Welcome

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•Introductions•Name•# of Kids/Ages•PTA Role (can simply be meeting attendant!)

Keeping it S.A.F.E!

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•Simple/Sustainable, Accessible, Fun, and Enlightening

•Board of Directors vs. General – Drives when we vote (and what we vote on)– All meeting types are open to everyone!

•6:00 Pre-Meeting Social (30 minutes prior)

•Fast Introductions

•Survival Kits – Using the Paddle!

Words from the School

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• Principal’s Message (Jesse Harrison)

• Staff Liaison Report (Deb Henderson)

General Meeting Business

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• Approval of Meeting Minutes, Quorum Established(motion optional – if changes)

• Standing Rules Revisions (Cary Westerbeck)(motion required)

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Mission Statement

New Mission Statement

The Arrowhead PTA is every child's advocate. We seek to work within and in partnership with the school community to develop programs, projects and activities for children and youth that promote health, welfare, safety and education.

(motion required)

Overall Goals for 2014-2015

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– Increase PTA Membership to 400 Members

– Increase Male Participation in PTA

– Cultivate Parent Education Initiatives

– Increase Partnership with MLC Program

(motion required)

Budget Changes

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2014-2015 budget revisions:

– Add Line Item Menchies/ Swirl Fundraiser $200

– Add Line Item Sewing Cub for $100

Budget Vote

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Re-approve 2014-2015 Budget (motion required)

Refer to online link for the 2014-2015 budget file on PTA meeting materials page titled Appendix A.

Legislatively Speaking

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• Sammie Schultz to attend the upcoming WA State PTA Legislative Assembly, October 24-25 in Vancouver

• Issues to be discussed include revenue, special education, highly capable students, professional development, discipline, school safety zones, ELL, literacy, continuing the basic education reforms, grading and family engagement, and more.

• Assembly will vote to prioritize issues most important to WA State PTA lobbying agenda.

• PTA has funding to send 3 delegates. (motion required to elect voting delegates)

PTA Membership “Our voice and our vote!”

as of 10/1/2014

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Thank you to all that have joined!

69% membership (274 members)

Goals

1. 100% membership – (anyone can join!)

2. 400 Members - 1 member for every student

3. 40th Anniversary of our PTA - 400 members, 4 delegates

We are contacting friends from past years as well as sending “reminder” emails to people who have not yet renewed this year.

Treasurer Report – Amy Smith

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Cash as of 9/30/2014 $35,464 (Checking $10,699 and Savings $25,015)

Income for the month of September 2014 $1,865

Expense for the month of September 2014 $7,307

Income Highlights ($1,857)

            Membership Dues Income $1,524

Product Sales $260

 Popcorn Sales       $73

 Expense Highlights ($7,130)

            Staff Funds                            $962

            Student Appreciation       $750

            Science Afloat $1,100

            Classroom Enrichment        $2,000

            Bank a Meal                      $500

            Scholarships                          $500

Author’s Fair $750

Ice Cream Social $168

Community Serve Day $400

Committee Reports

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• Fall Fundraiser Update – Jamie Almond & Kathy SmithersOctober 13-24

A BIG shout out to the following companiesfor their donations:

Homestreet Bank Plaza Garcia

Kenmore Lanes Snapdoodle Toys

Lowe’s – Lynnwood Third Place Books

MOD Skin & Body University of Washington

Northlake Marina Washington State University

Committee Reports

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• Fall Staff Appreciation – Nora Berry Luncheon on Wednesday, October 8

• MCT - Anne Bartol

• Open Positions – Jennifer Wang and Holly Reed– Hawk Walk– Culture Night– Talent Show– Science Fair

– General Volunteers (would love to help support stuff as needed/available)

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Bring a donation to movie night and receive a free bag of popcorn!

Donations go to the Seattle Animal Shelter in Ballard

Items NeededCanned cat food

Bleach

KMR – Kitten milk replacement

Canned dog food

Small dog treats

Dry dog and cat food

Toys – Kongs, Nylabones, flying bird cat toys, plush toys for dogs

FRIDAY, Oct 17: 6:30pm WHERE:  In Gym MOVIE: The Lego Movie Kids dress in their pajamas and bring a pillow and water bottle! Concessions will be available for purchase.

Committee ReportsMovie Night Pet Drive

2014 PTA ReflectionsThe World Would Be a Better Place if...

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•Six Categories Dance Choreography, Dance, Film/ Video, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts•Includes Special Artist Division for students with physical, cognitive or mental health challenges that meet ADA guidelines•Important dates

Entries due at Arrowhead 11/21/14 Entries due to Northshore 12/1/14 Northshore reception 1/9/15

Questions? Contact Julie Trott at julietrott1@comcast.net

Committee Reports, cont.

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• Club Updates/Announcements– After-school Drama, Basketball, Spanish– Public Safety Committee– SEC– Fall Food Drive

• On-going Fundraiser/ Benefit Updates– Lunchskins, Sport Cups– Amazon Smile– Seattle Musical Theatre– Seahawks Fall Football Fundraiser– Great Wolf Lodge– Gathered Table– Fred Meyer, Menchies

Thank You

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Angela Cummings and Kristen Green – Membership

Holly Reed – Welcome Back EventJane Regala – Welcome Back Event

Nora Berry - School Supplies Program

Tiffany Wintermute - New Family ProgramTracy Ballweber - New Family Program

Rhonda Bragg – Hawk Talk NewsletterKay Nakajima – Hawk Talk Newsletter

Holly Reed – Community Serve DayRebecca Looney – Community Serve Day

Wednesday, October 8

Fall Staff Appreciation Luncheon

Wednesday, October 8

International Walk to School Day

Friday, October 17 Movie Night 6:30pm in the gym

Friday - Saturday, October 24-25WA State PTA Legislative Assembly

November 3-7 Fall Food DriveTuesday, November 4

PTA Meeting 6:30pm in Library Election DayFriday, November 7

Popcorn Friday

Upcoming Events

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