Arrowhead PTA 6.10.5Board of Directors PTA Meeting

November 10th, 20156:30 – 8:00 pmArrowhead Library

Welcome/IntroductionsWords from the SchoolBoard of Director BusinessCommittee ReportsUpcoming Events

Agenda

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We are still . . . Keeping it PTAwesome!

Welcome

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

Words from the School

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•Staff Liaison Report (Deb Henderson, Barb Liburdy, Amanda Bowker)•Principal’s Message (Jesse Harrison)•Electronic education from our Librarian: Mrs. Sepessy

Board of Director Business

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• Approval of June & August Meeting Minutes, Quorum Established•Fall Fundraiser Update•October Treasurer Report•Membership Update•Legislative Update

Fall Fundraiser Update Jamie Almond, Kathy Smithers

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$16,512 + $2,196 in matching funds = $18,707!

Matching funds still coming in. . . Make sure to apply for matching funds if you or your spouse have an employer that matches!

$18,707

Treasurer Report – Julie Trott

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Cash as of 10/31/2014 $44,486 October Income    $ 13,680October Expense  $ 13,353

 Significant Income 

            Fall Fundraiser Income $ 12,816            Movie Night   $ 336            PTA Membership $ 210            Popcorn Donation $ 200

 Significant Expenses             State & Council PTA Dues                   $ 2,641            PTA Grant for Books $ 7,000            Science Afloat Grant $ 1,100            Staff Funds $ 734     Website                    $ 548            PTA Administrative Expense                $ 523            Fall Fundraising expense $ 270 Moms & Muffins $ 268 Classroom Art $191                          

PTA Membership “Our voice and our vote!”

as of 11/10/15

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Total Members 323

Grandparents/Relatives 15

Friends 4

Staff (100% Teacher Membership) 46 100%

Arrowhead Parents 258

Needed for 100% 400

% status 81%

Legislative Report:

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Update from Legislative Assembly October 24, Olympia, WA —

Legislative Assembly

The annual Washington State PTA Legislative Assembly took place at the Red Lion Hotel in Olympia on October 24. More than half of the 240 PTA members in attendance were first time attendees who participated in learning opportunities throughout the day. During this one day event, two new issues were added to the statewide platform to promote effective policy solutions for all of Washington’s 1.5 million children.

The current platform includes our top five:

Funding McClearyCreate Positive School Climates Through Social Emotional LearningIncreasing Capital FundingIncreased Access to Higher EducationBreakfast After the Bell.

The two new issues* are added to the supported platform which includes the following:

Access, Equity & Opportunity for Students with Disabilities and Special Needs Access to Health and Dental Care Career Development and Training for Paraeducators*Closing Opportunity Gaps E-911 Training for Youth Equal Access for ELL Students Family and Community Engagement Improving Education Outcomes for Foster Children*Inclusive Special Education Paid Sick and Family Leave Playground Safety Investing in Teacher Professional Learning (CTWG Implementation) Regulating Child Restraint and Isolation in Schools 

 The day began early with “issue speed geeking” where members learned about the new issues and received updates on the current top five platform. These fast paced learning sessions were laced with the energy of the issue presenters and the attendees.

During the general session, we learned that our state board of directors voted to support the Paramount Duty resolution and encouraged local units to consider doing the same. An overview of the resolution and the steps to adopt it at local PTA’s was provided by Region Legislative Chairs Jason Rothkowitz (region 2) and Duncan Taylor (region 9). Information on how to accomplish this process will be shared through leadership news this week.

We were also reminded that Washington State PTA’s board of directors took a position opposing I-1366 at their April 2015 board meeting because it may reduce state collection of sales tax which would have a huge negative impact on the state general fund and education budgets. The initiative language on the ballot reads as follows:

Initiative Measure No. 1366 concerns state taxes and fees.This measure would decrease the sales tax rate unless the legislature refers to voters a constitutional amendment requiring two-thirds legislative approval or voter approval to raise taxes, and legislative approval for fee increases.

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The day began early with “issue speed geeking” where members learned about the new issues and received updates on the current top five platform. These fast paced learning sessions were laced with the energy of the issue presenters and the attendees.

During the general session, we learned that our state board of directors voted to support the Paramount Duty resolution and encouraged local units to consider doing the same. An overview of the resolution and the steps to adopt it at local PTA ’s was provided by Region Legislative Chairs Jason Rothkowitz (region 2) and Duncan Taylor (region 9). Information on how to accomplish this process will be shared through leadership news this week.

We were also reminded that Washington State PTA’s board of directors took a position opposing I-1366 at their April 2015 board meeting because it may reduce state collection of sales tax which would have a huge negative impact on the state general fund and education budgets. The initiative language on the ballot reads as follows:

Initiative Measure No. 1366 concerns state taxes and fees.This measure would decrease the sales tax rate unless the legislature refers to voters a constitutional amendment requiring two-thirds legislative approval or voter approval to raise taxes, and legislative approval for fee increases.

Committee Reports

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• Reflections-- Submissions Due November 25th

- Theme: “Let your imagination fly”• Directory Update • Let’s choose this years Cover Art Winner (Stacy Drake)

• Open Positions (Tiffany Wintermute/Sarah Ferguson)– Hawk Walk–Smart with art- Holiday- 3rd-6th

• Sponsorship and Prize• Grandparents Club

Committee Reports Continued

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Social Services (Holly Reed & Rae Guay)– Fall Food Drive Update– Upcoming Holiday Gift and Book Drive – Begins 11/30-12/4

Book Fair is Coming!!! (Leona Sepessy)– 11/30-12/4– Volunteer Times:

• Before School (8:30-9:15am)• Lunch Recess (11:55am – 12:55pm)• Afterschool (3:30-4pm M/Tu/Th and 2-3pm on Wed)

Chess Games/Board Games in the PTA storage to share with the school (Christine Harold)- See slide presentation

PTAwesome all school BBQ- June 10th (April Rose)

PTA iPad borrowing library for PE,the Library etc- ( April Rose)

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Wow! I'm SO excited to have an opportunity to use technology in PE!There are SO many ways that I could torture (I mean) teach kids about their bodies with the endless  fitness and nutrition apps that demonstrate activities and challenges to practice in PE and home too!!!!!!!!!  It is so hard to get access/time to the computer lab, the the classroom ipads and let alone the internet connection. Having a few ipads would allow me to set up stations with different skills (it's like duplicating all my characters) lol and get the quality and consistency with teaching skills, sportmanship and a whole "slew" of things!!! My substitutes would LOVE me for that! essential anatomy:http://applications.3d4medical.com/help_essential_anatomy_01

Looping skills to demo - make QR codes to scan activities and make stations all over the gym and outside!https://thepegeek.com/2015/05/looping-skill-demos/

Superhero workouts - tons of workouts and activites to follow!https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sixtostart.superheroworkout

Plickers: A quick and easy app used to to do instant checks-for-understanding, exit tickets, polls during class.https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/plickers/id701184049?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Coacheye: let's me video kids activity and show them how to improve (slo-mo too)

QR codes to scan all over the school (obstacle/challenge course) 

Plus we would be ale to check our Sqords at school!!! Yeah*****

Thank you so much for considering sharing such a gift with me in PE!!!!

the Miller : )

Committee Reports Continued

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Upcoming Clubs/Events

– Multicultural Night (Emily Higson) – Nov 13th, 6-8pm Arrowhead Gym

– Holiday Art Workshop (Tiffany Wintermute/Smart with Art) – Dec 16th - Gym

– NW Aerials Parent’s Night Out (Susie Adsit) – December 18th, 7-10pm

– Whipstitch Sewing Club (April Rose) – Jan 14th (5 wks) – Library- 3:40-5:30

–Lego Club (Jamie Almond) – Jan 12th (7 wks) – Gym & library, 3:45-5:15

Thank You!

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• Ed Smith Movie Night• Kathy Smithers Fall Fundraiser• Jamie Almond Fall Fundraiser• Sammie Schultz Fall Fundraiser• Anne Bartol Fall Fundraiser• Sarah Ferguson Fall Fundraiser• Kara Krahulik Fall Fundraiser •Jenny Wang Fall Fundraiser• Holly Reed Fall Fundraiser• Ed and Amy Smith Fall Fundraiser•Julie Trott Fall Fundraiser•Tiffany Wintermute Fall Fundraiser• Sarah Ferguson Fall Fundraiser•Julie Westerbeck Fall Drama

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•Tiffany Wintermute, Popcorn Friday- Moved to Wednesday and because of the bear•Sarah Ferguson,•Holly Reed,•Darcy Iwen•Previous PTA Exec Team members For all of your help Thank you for GIVING BIG and supporting our school with your donations! Menchie’s                                                 Starbuck’s KenmorePlywood Supply                                       Plaza GarciaKenmore Lanes                                        Snapdoodle ToysBob Byers Volvo of Seattle                     Daddy’s DonutsNorthlake Marina                                      Preservation KitchenOstrom Drugs & Gift                                Grocery OutletNorthwest Aerials                                     Massage EnvyGreat Harvest   Bread Co.                       Thai Golden BowlSwirl                                                          Lake Trail 192 TaproomInspa Woodinville                                    QFC Juanita VillagePapa Murphy’s                                         SkymaniaLake Forest Park Bar & Grill                   Trader Joe’s Totem LakeDawn’s Candy & Cake Supply                Kidd ValleyThe Westerbeck Family                          Camp RootsBasha Tennis Academy                         Third Place Books     Fernell Miller – PE Teacher                    Lona Sepessy - LibrarianMOD Skin & Body                                   The Trott Family

November 13 Multicultural Night- Arrowhead Gym

November 6-18- Sister schools supplies drive

November 25Reflection entries due

November 26th and 27th No School – Thanksgiving Holiday

December 5Northwest Aerials 7-9pm

Week of November 30th- December 4thBook Fair!Holiday Gift Drive Begins

Upcoming Event

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