Arrowhead PTA 6.10.5PTA General Meeting

April 8, 20146:30 – 8:00 pmArrowhead Library

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Welcome/IntroductionsWords from our SchoolGeneral Meeting BusinessCommittee ReportsUpcoming Events

Agenda

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

Simple/Sustainable, Accessible, Fun, and Enlightening

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Welcome

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

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Words from the School

• Principal’s Message (Jesse Harrison)• Staff Liaison Report (Deb Henderson)• Math Curriculum Update (Jesse Harrison and Deb Henderson)

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General Meeting Business

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

• Nominating Committee Formal Nomination– Jackie Suarez, Frank Nielsen, Nora Berry

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2014/2015 Candidate Slate• Co President – Natalie Bachiri• Co President – Cary Westerbeck• Co Vice President (events/clubs) – Holly Reed• Co Vice President (events/clubs) – Jenny Wang• Treasurer – Amy Smith• Secretary – Jenn West

• Formal Election Ceremony (voting)

• Identifying 3 State Convention voting delegates (voting)

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Treasurer Report – Amy Smith

Cash as of 3/31/2014 $41,576 (Checking $24,661 and Savings $17,915) 

Significant Income 

          NW Aerials fundraiser net $ 570

          HW Sponsors $ 250

          Pancake Breakfast           $ 793

Popcorn $ 79

School Dance $ 780

Significant Expenses 

          Chef’s Club $ 330

          Pancake Breakfast $ 749

          Popcorn Expense           $ 244

Classroom Art $ 476

Green/Garden Team $ 172

Hospitality $ 233

Staff Funds $ 786  

–Donation of $200 to support OSO families (voting required)

–Legislative Advocacy– Julie Gorom to be Public Safety Liaison/Chair to work with Kenmore City

Council.

– Report from April 7 Meeting

– Northshore District reaching out to PTA units – bi-annual outreach.

Additional Items

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Staff Appreciation Week – May 5-9

• Message Monday – Door Posters (need volunteers to hang on Sunday pm)

• Take Note Tuesday– Special PTA gift

• Wishlist Wednesday– Wish List Wednesday (Thank you notes/Wish List Items/Flowers)

• Thirsty Thursday– Espresso cart and breakfast treats (need 1 more volunteer)

• Fiesta Friday– Fiesta Friday Luncheon (contact: Nora)– Need volunteers to take pictures of door posters and then recycle.

Theme: Staff Fiesta!

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Embracing the Arts

• Art Funds Update– Art Night – May 21– Smart with Art Afterschool Club (begins April 23)

• Talent Show Update – Announcing Melodie Gibbs and Amy Schovajsa as co-chairs. – May 16th

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Streamlining School Supplies

• School Supply Kit Program (Nora Berry)

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Committee Reports Continued

• Hawk Walk Update– June 6th

• June Popcorn Friday (to be canceled w/out volunteer)– Need volunteer for June 13th popcorn (ideally next year’s chair)– Perfect time to train for next year!

• Other Announcements

– Upcoming Hawk Talk Newsletter deadline – April 10th EOD– Reminder – Carnival is canceled this year. Moving to a bi-annual event.

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Start thinking about 2014/2015 . . .

• Space constrained once again!– Save your favorite event/club. Be sure to complete survey on website.

• Use link from weekly highlights email.• http://ptaarrowhead.org/clubsurvey.html

• Seeking chairs now to fill the following 2014/2015 positions

– Fall Fundraiser (ideally 2 co-chairs)– Newsletter Chair (great do-at-home job!)– Membership

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Thank Yous!• Jenn West/Rae Guay School Dance• Jackie Suarez Nominating Committee• Frank Nielsen Nominating Committee• Nora Berry Nominating Committee• Kathy Smithers Hip Hop Club• Karen Smith/Cristen Harris Chef’s Club• Kate and Rob Beeler Movie Night• Anna Gilbert/Sara Satterlee Science Fair• Smith Family Science Fair• Candy Coalman/Julie Trott Art of Discovery• Erin Person Lego Club• Jamie Almond/Cheryl DeShon Lego Club

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April 11Popcorn Friday

April 14-18Spring break – NO SCHOOL

April 23Afterschool Art Begins Gym

May 5-9Staff Appreciation Week

May 6PTA Meeting in Library at 6:30pm (social at 6pm)

May 9Popcorn Friday

Upcoming Events