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Friends of Walgrove Members MeetingSeptember 13, 2011
6:30pm- 7:50pm
Walgrove Avenue Elementary School
1630 Walgrove Avenue*Los Angeles, CA 90066
Phone (310)391-7104*Fax (310)391-9809
http://www.friendsofwalgrove.com/
I. Welcome & Introductions- Sarah ReimersA. Very happy to
see a large number of new kinder families at meeting.
II. Special Thanks- Hospitality & Beautification Teams and
all August volunteersA. Thanks to the Hospitality committee,
Ralph's volunteers, the Beautification team, and new
committeechairs.
III. School/Instructional ReportsA. Principal Report- Ms. Olivia
Adams
1. Ms. Adams really appreciates the parental involvement at
Walgrove.1. 2. She wants to continue parental involvement and make
sure all families are included.
3. Attendance and arriving on time are very important.B.
Differentiation Support Provider- Lynn Webster2. 1. Her job is to
support the teachers through extra small group instruction with the
students.
2. Six teachers have signed up to be on the Technology
Committee.
IV. Special Elections- Approval of Slate for 2011-2012
Officers1. A. The new board was approved by a vote of 41 yes votes
to 0 no votes.V. Officer and Council Reports
A. President- Sarah Reimers1. 1. The goal is for families to be
informed and involved.2. Budget
1. 3. Walgrove Cliff Notes- list of terms4. Make sure to join
Yahoo group and look at website for information.
B. Treasurer Pro Tem- Mark Sim1. We are looking for a new
Treasurer.2. We have a new reimbursement of expenses policy. To be
reimbursed, expense reimbursement
1. forms and receipts must now be turned in within 60 days of
incurring the expense.IV. C. Fundraising- Lisa Tauscher, Michelle
Dean and Lynn Jones
1. Ralphs Community Contributions
a. Link your Ralphs club card to the FOW program.b. Returning
families need to re-enroll each September.c. We made close to
$12,000 from this program last year.
V. 2. Whale of a Sale Yard Sale- October 1a. We made $7,000 from
this event last year.
VI. b. Drop-offs start next week.1. c. There will also be a bake
sale at this event.
d. If you can help, please contact Claudia Trevisan or Clare
Carey.3. Annual Fund
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a. This is our biggest fundraiser.b. Next week is Annual Fund
Week.
1. c. We are asking for $750-$1000 per child. Can be divided up
into monthly contributions.4. Ms. Adams reported that if you sign
up for a Target Red Card, it can be linked directly to the
school.
5. Walgroovies- community building parties. Our annual
Friendraiser will be held October 15 from2. 6-8 p.m.D. School Site
Council- John Fischer
1. The council's job is the governance of monies the school
receives.1. 2. Will meet a minimum of 6 times a year.
3. There will be an orientation meeting for the CEAC and ELAC on
October 7 and the elections for1. these bodies will be on October
14.VI. Old Business2. A. Review of the approved 2011/2012
Budget.VII. New Business
3. A. Committee Co-Chairs1. Hospitality- Warner Takaki and Cynde
Cassell2. Beautification- we are looking for co-chairs for this
team.3. Publications/Communications- Caroline Diaz and we are
looking for a co-chair.4. Library- Lisa Haase and Brandi Oeser5.
Educational Vision Task Force- Amy Johnson and Norah
Ashe-McNalley6. Fundraising- Lisa Tauscher, Michelle Dean and Lynn
Jones
B. Committee sign-ups: clip boards passed around at meeting and
will be at Back to School Night.C. Community Garden Event- Michael
Stenger
1. Garden Harvest Party Fundraiser- raises money for school
gardens.2. He recommends we pay the $75/year dues to be part of the
Venice Chamber of Commerce.
VIII. Happenings and Help Wanteds1. A. Annual Fund Week-
September 19-23
B. Walgroovy Gatherings- Moms and Muffins 10/6, Dads and Donuts
9/20, Tacos and Tequila 9/24C. Mrs. Nelson's Book Fair- 9/26-9/30D.
Back to School Night- Tuesday 9/27 5-7pmE. Whale of a Sale Yard
Sale- 10/1F. Friendraiser- Saturday, 10/15G. The yearbook needs
your help! Please send any pictures you take throughout this school
year at
Walgrove events or in your child's classroom to
[email protected] for inclusion in our
yearbook, which each student receives at the end of the
year.
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