Arrowhead PTA 6.10.5General PTA Meeting

October 13, 20156:30 – 8:00 pmArrowhead Library

Welcome/IntroductionsKeeping it PTAwesome!Words from the School: Staff Liaison Report- Deb Henderson, Barb

Liburdy and Amanda BowkerDave Lowe- Readers and Writers Workshop Curriculum

Special Guest Speakers: Boundary Adjustments, Doug Wilson, Northshore School District

General Meeting BusinessCommittee ReportsUpcoming Events

Agenda

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Welcome

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

Keeping it PTAwesome!

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•P- Participation, T- Teamwork, A- Awesome!

•The National PTA Mission and Values statement: The overall purpose of PTA is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.

•Our goal this year is to keep this mission at the heart of everything we do by focusing on inclusion, equity, transparency and communication.

•Board of Directors vs. General

Drives when we vote (and what we vote on)

All meeting types are open to everyone!

•6:00 Pre-Meeting Social (30 minutes prior)

•Fast Introductions

•Survival Kits – Using the Paddle!

Words from the School

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• Staff Liaison Report: Deb Henderson, Barb Liburdy, Amanda Bowker

•Readers and Writers Workshop Curriculum by Lucy Calkins: David Lowe

General Meeting Business

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

• Standing Rules Revisions(motion required)

Overall Goals for 2015-2016

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– Increase PTA Membership to 412- one for each student– Increase Equity by working toward making PTA sponsored

activities accessible to all students– Increase access to literacy promoting materials such as

classroom books– Increase Inclusion by offering PTA sponsored activities and

events that include everyone

(motion required)

Budget Changes

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2015-2016 budget revisions:

– Add Multi-Cultural Night budget - $500– Increase Moms and Muffins Budget to $400–Increase Staff funds by $650 due to new staff–Books- $7000 ($1000 per grade level)–Host an all school PTAwesome BBQ in the spring - $1000–Parents Night Out Fundraiser at Inglewood Golf Club- $1000 deposit

Budget Vote

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Re-approve 2015-2016 Budget (motion required)

Legislatively Speaking

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• Rose Chapman to attend the upcoming WA State PTA Legislative Assembly, October 24 in Olympia

• Issues to be discussed include revenue, special education, highly capable students, professional development, discipline, school safety zones, ELL, literacy, continuing the basic education reforms, grading and family engagement, and more.

• Assembly will vote to prioritize issues most important to WA State PTA lobbying agenda.

• PTA has funding to send 3 delegates. (motion required to elect voting delegates)

PTA Membership “Our voice and our vote!”

as of 10/10/2015

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Thank you to all that have joined!

80% membership (319 members)Grandparents/Relatives- 15

Friends- 4Staff- 46Arrowhead Parents- 254

Goals

1. 100% membership – (anyone can join!)

2. 402 Members - 1 member for every student

We are contacting friends from past years as well as sending “reminder” emails to people who have not yet renewed this year.

Treasurer Report – Julie Trott

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Cash as of 9/30/2015 $44,159 (Checking $19,115 and Savings $25,044)

Income for the month of September 2014 $1,718

Expense for the month of September 2014 $7,083

Income Highlights ($1,718)

             Membership Dues Income $1,718

 Expense Highlights ($7,083)

            Classroom Enrichment                            $2000

Staff Funds $1,377

Student Appreciation $750

Author’s Fair $750

Bank A Meal $700

Movie Night (License) $355

Popcorn Expenses $194

Ice Cream Social $155

Classroom Art $134

Library Resources $134

Community Serve Day $97

          

Committee Reports

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• Fall Fundraiser Update – Jamie Almond & Kathy SmithersOctober 19-23

Funds raised during fall fundraiser support: •Classroom Funds – books, Arrowhead reads, author visits•Enrichment Programs- Science, Art Docent, MCT, Reflections, Drama, Chef’s Club, Sewing and Knitting, Spanish Club, Green Team, and Lego Club•Scholarship Funds- Supports Access to PTA Programs•Arrowhead Community Events- Pancake Breakfast, Movie Night, Book Fair, Skate Night, School Dance, Moms and Muffins, Dads and Doughnuts, Art Night and Science Fair•School, Family, and Community Support: E-Prep, Library Volunteers, Care Committee, Staff Appreciation and Social Services Committee

Our goal is to raise $13,500 and have all families participate. The suggested donation is $75 but donations of any amount are appreciated and welcome!

A BIG shout out to the following companies and individualsfor their donations:

Bob Byers Volvo of Seattle Ms. Miller LFP Bar and Grill

Northlake Marina Great Harvest Bread Co. Westerbeck Family

Plaza Garcia Menchie’s Mrs. Sepessy

Ostroms Drug and Gift Basha Tennis Academy

Kenmore Lanes QFC Juanita Village

Northwest Aerials MOD Skin and Body

Dawn’s Cake and Candy Supply Papa Murphy’s

Skymania Kidd Valley

Swirl Snapdoodle

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Committee Reports

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•Moms and Muffins- Tiffany Wintermute

•Fall Staff Appreciation – Laura Stevens •Chess Club- Senthil Palanisamy

•After School Drama- Julie Westerbeck

• Safety- Julie Gorom

• Open Positions – Sarah Ferguson– Carnival (next year! 2016-2017) Reflections– Hawk Walk- with Sara Zeller General Volunteers– Reflections– Smart With Art- Holiday 3-6 grades–Facebook–Sponsorship and Prizes

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FRIDAY, Oct 23: 6:30pm WHERE:  In Gym MOVIE: Big Hero 6 Kids dress in their pajamas and bring a pillow and water bottle! Concessions will be available for purchase.

Committee ReportsMovie Night

2015 PTA ReflectionsLet Your Imagination Fly

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•Six Categories Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Visual Arts•Includes Special Artist Division for students with physical, cognitive or mental health challenges that meet ADA guidelines•Important dates

Entries due at Arrowhead: November 25th Entries due to Northshore: December 2nd and 3rd District-wide Reflections Celebration: January 8th Questions? Contact Julie Trott at julietrott1@comcast.net

Committee Reports, cont.

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• Club Updates/Announcements– After-school Drama and Chess– Safety/Walk To School Event– SEC

• On-going Fundraiser/ Benefit Updates– Lunchskins, Sport Cups– Amazon Smile– Seattle Musical Theatre– Seahawks Fall Football Fundraiser– Great Wolf Lodge– Gathered Table– Fred Meyer, Menchies

Thank You

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Angela Cummings and Erin Person – Membership

Joanna Little- Welcome Back Event

Tiffany Wintermute and Sarah Ferguson- Moms and Muffins AND Popcorn Friday AND Vice Presidents! Thank you!

Jenny Wang- New Family Program AND Hawk Talk!

Laura Stevens- Staff Appreciation Luncheon

Holly Reed- Community Serve Day

Julie Gorom- Safety and Walk To School Event

Sara Zeller - E-blast newsletter

Senthil Palanisamy- Chess Club

Julie Westerbeck – Drama

Sara Satterlee- Hospitality

Wednesday, October 14- Popcorn Wednesday

Monday, October 19- Friday, October 24th- Fall Fundraiser

Friday, October 23- Movie Night, Big Hero 6

October 24- WA State PTA Legislative Assembly

November 5- Picture Retake Day

November 6- Sister Schools Kickoff Assembly

November 10- Veteran’s Day Assembly

November 10- PTA Board Meeting

Upcoming Events

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