Cambridge ElementaryPTO MeetingNovember 13, 2012

Cambridge PTO Mission:“Enhance the educational experience at Cambridge, to develop a closer

connection between school and home by encouraging parent involvement, to foster effective and open communication between the school and parents, and to

improve the environment at Cambridge through volunteer and financial support.”

Meeting AgendaI. Call to Order – Dave Melfi II. Posting of Colors/Pledge of AllegianceIII. Presidents Comments – Dave MelfiIV. Principle’s Update – Mrs. BabbV. Guest Speaker – Jennifer Martinez – Clinical Nurse Educator at Children’s

Hospital of San AntonioVI. Girls On the Run OverviewVII. Treasurer’s Report - Donnelle HolckVIII. Cambridge Cares – Misty Coleman/Anastasia McKennaIX. Holiday Luncheon – Leah JacobsonX. Health & Wellness Update - Yvette BrayXI. Fundraising Update - Elizabeth CoxXII. AH Foundation OverviewXIII. GEM/door prizeXIV. PTO Student AwardsXV. Adjournment – Dave Melfi

Welcome & Opening Remarks!

•Dave Melfi, President

Today’s lunch is provided by

• Coalition of revenue contributing schools - www.crcstx.org

• Blood drive December 13 at the Cambridge school

Principle’s Update

•Mrs. Babb

Guest Speaker• Jennifer Martinez – Clinical Nurse

Educator

Guest Speaker• Girls On the Run

Treasurer’s Report2012-2013 Cambridge PTO

INCOME Actuals Budget Difference EXPENSES Actuals Budget DifferenceAfter School Program 0.00 20,000.00 -20,000.00 Art to Remember Expenses 0.00 9,500.00 (9,500.00)Art to Remember 0.00 9,500.00 -9,500.00 Balloonfest Expenses 72.46 16,100.00 (16,027.54)Ballonfest Income 0.00 78,600.00 -78,600.00 Boosterthon Expenses 2,000.00 35,300.00 (33,300.00)Boosterthon Income 0.00 70,300.00 -70,300.00 Box Tops Expenses 136.57 150.00 (13.43)Box Tops Income 86.90 3,200.00 -3,113.10 Cambridge Allocations 0.00 215,000.00 (215,000.00)Funding Events 18,044.30 31,585.00 -13,540.70 Communc. & Literacy Expenses 278.00 830.00 (552.00)HEB Card Income 58,800.00 216,000.00 -157,200.00 Funding Events Expenses 12,889.53 12,700.00 189.53Hospitality Income 0.00 1,400.00 -1,400.00 Health & Wellness Expenses 0.00 2,250.00 (2,250.00)Other Income 48.31 10.00 38.31 HEB Cards Expenses 95,104.69 205,400.00 (110,295.31)PTO Income 13,345.00 12,500.00 845.00 Hospitality Expenses 2,212.76 7,050.00 (4,837.24)Special Project Income 0.00 9,500.00 -9,500.00 Operating Expenses 1,458.05 2,425.00 (966.95)Yearbook Income 11,295.00 17,000.00 -5,705.00 PTO Expenses 108.00 1,100.00 (992.00)

Special Projects Expenses 1,342.30 13,800.00 (12,457.70)Yearbook Expenses 0.00 16,500.00 (16,500.00)

TOTAL INCOME 101,619.51 469,595.00 -367,975.49 TOTAL EXPENSES 115,602.36 538,105.00 (422,502.64)

OVERALL TOTAL -13,982.85 -68,510.00 54,527.15

Bank Balance:• Checking: 50,846.73• Money Market: 104,536.05• Total: $155,382.78

Cambridge Cares 2012 Building a Giving Spirit

• Misty Coleman (Cambridge counselor grades 4th-5th grade), Lauren Boyher (Cambridge counselor 1st,2nd&3rd grades) & Anastasia McKenna (Chair Cambridge Cares)

• See Sign up sheet to adopt another Cambridge family. Shop or donate $25 gift cards (Target, Walmart, HEB, Old Navy)

• All gifts& gift cards due December 7th

• * If you know of a Cambridge family in need call Misty Coleman Cell 210-262-6483

Cambridge Elementary 10th annual Winter Wonderland Holiday Luncheon and Marketplace

• Friday December 7th - 9am-4pm

• Cambridge Teacher’s and staff will be provided a catered lunch, sweet treats and a relaxing spa to show appreciation.▫ Please help out by sending your child with a donation of cash or check for $1.00 or

$2.00 or more made payable to Cambridge PTO in an envelope marked Holiday Luncheon to the front office or their teacher. 100% class participation from all classes is desired.

• This is a school wide event and many volunteers will be needed as each classroom and specials classes will need coverage for 1 hour on that day. ▫ A Google Doc from the PTO will be sent out.

• Please plan on shopping with us on that day as local San Antonio vendors will be on stage for teachers and parents to get a jump on holiday shopping. Open 9am-4pm.

If you have any questions or would like to help please contact Denise Heath at Deniseheath@sbcglobal.net or 410-8089.

Health and Wellness Report•Yvette Bray, VP of Health and Wellness

Nov 12th – Family Fun Run – 6:00pm Turkey Tango No Walk & Roll in December/January – resume in

February

Fundraising Report•Elizabeth Cox, VP of Fundraising

THANK YOU for all your support with Boosterthon!!! Cold-weather Spirit Wear is available!

Cambridge Sweatshirt PulloversSpirit Sleeves

2012- 2013 Fundraising Meter

2011-2012 Goal

Net Funds raised to date –NOT including Boosterthon!

$94,837$100,000

$50,000

$150,00

$125,000 2012-2013 Fundraising Goal

$17,868

Boosterthon

•THANK YOU for your support and pledges!

•100% Collection = $35K for Cambridge•Pledges due November 15th

•Why Boosterthon?

AH Foundation Update

GEM Award & Door Prizes

PTO Student Awards

Mark Your Calendars December 6th Art to Remember Products Distributed December 7th Holiday Market Place & Faculty Luncheon December 19th-20th Holiday Music Programs

Meeting Notes I. Opening Remarks

­ Meeting was called to order by Dave Melfi at 12:01p.m.­ October meeting notes approved

II. Principles Update – Mrs. Babb­ Mrs. Babb gave recognition for those students/parents involved in the

Veterans day event.­ Highlighted the involvement of Central District Directors in each AHISD

school (weekly principle meetings at all locations)­ Reiterated how impressed she was with Alamo Heights commitment to

learning.III. Guest Speaker - Jennifer Martinez – Clinical Nurse Educator

­ Recommends 60 minutes of exercise for your children daily­ Reduce sugar intake – alternatives sweeteners are ok assuming they are all

natural­ Kids don’t need an extra multivitamin unless indicated by their Dr.

IV. GEM ­ GEM went to Laura Moorman & Suzanne Simpson – Boosterthon

V. Adjournment – Dave Melfi­ Meeting Adjourned by Dave Melfi at 12:54