Arrowhead PTA 6.10.5PTA General Meeting

February 12, 20136:30 – 8:00 pmArrowhead Library

Welcome/Introductions

General Meeting Business

Words from the School

Committee Reports

S.A.F.E.ty Clip Topics

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!)

General Meeting Business

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Treasurer Report – Coleen Frederick

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Cash as of 1/31/2012 $46,011 (Checking $28,125 and Savings $17,886)

January Income     $ 891

January Expense    $ (4,186)

Net Incr/(Decrease) $ (3,295) 

 

Significant Expenses 

           PTA Council Dues $ 361

           Physical Education $ 301

           Library Resources            $ 169

Staff Funds $ 138

Directory (copy exp) $ 129

Science Fair $ 128

  

Chef’s Club 

           Income $ 540

           Expenses $ 163

   Expenses will increase as the club continues

Missoula Children’s ProductionIncludes some February income/expenses 

MCT RevenueParticipation (52 kids) $ 1,165Ticket/Flower Revenue $ 1,713

Total Revenue            $ 2,878

MCT ExpenseMCT Fee $ 2,750Bastyr Rental Fee $ 375

Total Expense            $ 3,125

Current Net Loss on MCT $ 247

PTA Award Submission – due by March 1 The more specific examples provided, the better.

Golden Acorn Will present up to 3 at the April General PTA meeting

The PTA Golden Acorn Award is presented each year to people who have given exemplary volunteer service to the children at Arrowhead Elementary and our PTA. It is a very special award and is given for continued and dedicated service. This award is an excellent way to honor PTA members for their outstanding contributions and to celebrate the difference they make in our Arrowhead community.

 

Honorary Life MembershipWill present one award at the June General PTA meeting

The purpose of the Honorary Life Membership is to recognize an individual who has contributed significantly to a PTA at the local unit, council, or state level.

 

Outstanding Advocate AwardWill present one award at the June General PTA meeting

In 2004, the Washington State PTA established the Outstanding Advocate Award, a new statewide volunteer recognition program to recognize and honor individuals for their advocacy work on behalf of

children and youth. This award can be given by a PTA unit, council, or region. Recipients receive a certificate and pin and a contribution is made in their name to the WSPTA Scholarship Program

Overage Discussion – Angela Cummings

Past Readerboard Discussion Highlights

Pros Cons

Provide more visible advertising of events and on-goings.

Can’t place it up on Juanita Drive

Help community to be aware of community events such as the Pancake Breakfast.

If mounted on gym wall, it would be unsafe for PTA volunteers, teachers, and staff to load letters

Help drivers to be more aware of the fact there is an elementary school at this location and potentially cause them to slow down.

If mounted by current Arrowhead sign, it may create additional safety issues as drivers read text while entering parking lot.

Provides a medium for advertising safety reminders such as ‘Please pull forward’ at drop off.

Doesn’t contribute towards student enrichment or learning.

– Classroom Texts for all grades ($3,000 - $4,000)• Fiction• Non-fiction• Magazines• Digital Literacy/Online Subscriptions

– Playground Tables ($700 - $1,000 each)• Seeking 2-4• Without holes on surface• ADA approved (e.g. wheelchair accessible)

Note: Primary playground tarp holes will be fixed under warranty.

Overage Discussion – Other Needs

Words from the School

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• Principal’s Message (Jesse Harrison)

• Staff Liaison Report (Deb Henderson)

• From the Playground

(Janet Morford and Melinda Troberg)

Reader Board Paper Vote

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A. Continue researching reader boardsB. Pursue different options for overage

and un-designate current funds

Write A or B

Committee Reports

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• Entice the Stomach!!

– Dads n’ Donuts – Tomorrow 8:30am in the gym

– Pancake Breakfast – March 9th

• Work it Off!

– Garden Cleanup after Pancake breakfast

– School Dance - March 22nd

• The Secret. . . Shhhhhh

– Hawk Walk – June 7th

Embracing the Arts

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• Art Funds Update– Art Night – May 21

– Bellevue Art Museum Program

– Smart with Art Watercolor Classroom Visits

• Talent Show Update – Announcing Julie Trott as chair – looking for a co-chair.

– May 17th

• Afterschool Enrichment of Arts– Sewing – Mondays starting March 25th

– Smart with Art – Tuesdays starting March 26th

– Drama – Starts week of April 22nd (M/Th depending on age)

Staff Appreciation Week – May 6-10

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• Monday – Door Posters (Girl Scout Troops)

• Tuesday

– Smoothies Day (Jackie Suarez and Ann Tillotson)

• Wednesday

– Giving Day (Thank you notes/Wish List Items/Flowers)

• Thursday

– Breakfast and Coffee (Coleen Frederick and ?)

• Friday

– Luncheon (Nora Berry looking for co-assistance)

Committee Reports Continued

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• WA State PTA Legislative Focus Day Update

• Clothing Swish – April 25th in Gym

• Board Game Club begins February 28 – Registration FULL

• Carnival Update

• Other Announcements

– Upcoming Hawk Talk Newsletter deadline – February 26th EOD

• Theme: Spring into Action!

– Weekly Highlights deadline now Wednesday (vs. Saturday)

– March 5th meeting – Superintendent Larry Francois

Thank Yous (some overdue)!

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• Anna Gilbert/Sara Satterlee Science Fair• Patty Johnston/Sara Mutal Skate Night• Erin Person Missoula Children’s Theatre• Kathy Greisen MCT Pianist• Karen Smith Chef’s Club• Heidi Wiggins Knitting Club• Laura Nordyke Care Committee• Julie Trott/Candy Coalman Art Docents• Tom Taylor e-Prep

• Christine Harold Fall Afterschool Art• Ann Tillotson Product Sales• Kate and Rob Beeler Fall Movie Night• Kate Beeler Popcorn Fridays• April Rose Fall Sewing Club

S.A.F.E.ty Clip Items?

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February 13

Dads n’Donuts 8:30am Gym

February 18-22

Mid-winter break – NO SCHOOL

February 28

Afterschool Board Game Club Begins

March 1

Popcorn Friday

Family Healthy Hawks in Gym 7:00 – 8:00pm

March 5

Next PTA meeting in Gym with Superintendent Larry Francois

Upcoming Events

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