Arrowhead PTA 6.10.5Board of Directors PTA Meeting

December 10, 20136:30 – 8:00 pmArrowhead Library

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Welcome/IntroductionsWords from the School/DistrictGeneral 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/District

• District February Bond/Levy Presentation (Dick Anastasi)• Teacher Liaison (Deb Henderson/Barb Liburdy)

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General Meeting Business

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

• Menchies Fundraiser – a $100 success!

•Spend on Additional gift cards for families in need?

(requires vote)

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Treasurer Report – Amy SmithCash as of 11/30/2013 $46,234 (Checking $28,325 and Savings $17,909)

 Significant Income 

            Menchies and Candy Buyback $ 194

            Hawk Walk Matching Funds   $ 200

            Fall Fundraiser Matching $ 180

            Popcorn Friday   $ 57

 Significant Expenses 

            Art Docent Expenses                     $ 250

            Classroom Books         $ 203

Fall Fundraiser $ 234

           

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PTA Membership “Our voice and our vote!”

as of 12/9/2013

Total Members 333

Grandparents/Relatives 19 5.7%

Friends 10 3.0%

Staff (100% Teacher Membership) 37 11.1%

Arrowhead Parents 267 80.2%

Needed for 100% 401

% status 83%

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Nominating Committee (vote required)Jackie Suarez Nora Berry Frank Nielsen

In search of . . . . -President(s)Run meetings, create slides, bi-monthly presidents article, periodic principal meetings, build annual calendar. Exec team members and exec team alum around to help answer any questions.

-Co-VP of Events Divide and conquer with existing co-VP acting as point person for events and clubs ensuring chairs know what to do in case they have questions.

Continuing on for 2014-2015 . . .-Treasurer Amy Smith-VP Communications Natalie Bachiri-Co-VP of Events Anna Gilbert-Secretary Jenny Wang

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Legislative ReportsDon’t forget to vote by February 11. Mark you calendars now!!

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2014 Legislative Focus Day

February 4, 2014

OlympiaJOIN WA STATE PTA IN PERSON:

Rally, lobby and learn about issues that affect kids

Experience your impact

Network with advocates and legislative leaders

JOIN US VIRTUALLY:Call or send an email. Post a video clip. Share on social media

THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY: Speak up, spread the word and keep kids front and center in Olympia!

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Committee Reports

• Reflections Update (Julie Trott)• 15 Submissions• Northshore Council Reflections Reception

January 10, 2014Eastside Foursquare Church @ 6:30pm

• Directory Update (Stacy Drake)

• Open Positions (Anna Gilbert/Anne Bartol)– Prize and Sponsorship Chair– Talent Show Chair(s)– Science on the Half Day

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Committee Reports Continued

Auditions - Monday, January 13, 20143:35 pm - Arrowhead Gym–Want to host an Actor/Director?–Have an idea for a great show space?–Sign-up for volunteer opportunities at audition–All information is on PTA website

Arrowhead PTA and Missoula Children’s Theatre Present

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Committee Reports Continued• Whipstitch Sewing Club (April Rose)

– Thursdays starting Jan 6th in Library @ 3:45pm– Registration Deadline – Dec 20th– Still looking for donated materials

• Lego Club (Erin Person)– 8-week session – Mondays (start Feb 3) – Gym – Both age groups

• Science on the Half Day (Various)– Feb 6 – 12:05-2:15pm – Gym– 50 total students/$5 per student– 5 parent-run stations (Angela C, Jenny W, Amy S, Sara S, ?) – Grand finale demonstration Ed Smith

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Committee Reports ContinuedUpcoming Clubs/Events

– Next Newsletter Deadline – Dec 19• For delivery on January 7 or 14.

• Other Announcements– January 14 – Next PTA Meeting – 6:30pm library

• Parent Education Series #2• Nutrition & Behavior: How Does Food Affect Your Child? (Natalie Bachiri)

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Thank You!• Stacy Drake Directory• Jackie Suarez Skate Night• Julie Trott Reflections• Candy Coalman Book Fair• Kristen Green Menchies Fundraiser• Tennille Marx Fall Food Drive/Winter Gift

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December 13Popcorn Friday

December 23 – January 3, 2014NO SCHOOL – Holiday BreakHappy New Year!

January 6School Resumes

January 9Whipstitch Sewing Club Begins

January 10Popcorn Friday!Northshore Council Reflections Reception – Eastside Foursquare @ 6:30pm

January 13 - 18Missoula Children’s Theatre Week

January 14PTA Meeting – Social 6:00pm/Meeting Start 6:30pm

Upcoming Events