Arrowhead PTA 6.10.5PTA Board of Directors Meeting

January 14, 20146:30 – 8:00 pmArrowhead Library

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Welcome/IntroductionsParent Education Series #2Board Meeting 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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Parent Education Series #2

Arrowhead PTA VP of Communications - Natalie Bachiri

Nutrition and Behavior - How does food affect your child?

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Board Meeting Business

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

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Treasurer Report – Amy SmithCash as of 12/31/2013 $44,042 (Checking $26,131 and Savings $17,911)

 Significant Income 

            Fall Fundraiser Matching $ 125

            Popcorn Friday   $ 66

 Significant Expenses 

            Donations (Gift Cards/Council) $ 230

Classroom Art                     $ 203

            Directories $ 206

Communications         $ 309

Library Resources $ 91

PTA Admin $ 98

Staff Funds $ 568

Student Enrichment $ 700

           

PTA Award Submission – due by March The more specific examples provided, the better.

Golden Acorn Will present up to 3 at the April General PTA meeting

The PTA Golden Acorn Award is presented each year to people who have given exemplary volunteer service to the children at Arrowhead Elementary and our PTA. It is a very special award and is given for continued and dedicated service. This award is an excellent way to honor PTA members for their outstanding contributions and to celebrate the difference they make in our Arrowhead community.

 

Honorary Life MembershipWill present one award at the June General PTA meeting

The purpose of the Honorary Life Membership is to recognize an individual who has contributed significantly to a PTA at the local unit, council, or state level.

 

Outstanding Advocate AwardWill present one award at the June General PTA meeting

In 2004, the Washington State PTA established the Outstanding Advocate Award, a new statewide volunteer recognition program to recognize and honor individuals for their advocacy work on behalf of

children and youth. This award can be given by a PTA unit, council, or region. Recipients receive a certificate and pin and a contribution is made in their name to the WSPTA Scholarship Program

2012/2013 Recipients: Candy Coalman, Jackie Suarez,Angela Cummings, Rose Chapman, and Cathy Schuh

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PTA Membership “Our voice and our vote!”

as of 1/13/2013

Total Members 338

Grandparents/Relatives 19 5.6%

Friends 10 3.0%

Staff (100% Teacher Membership) 37 11.0%

Arrowhead Parents 272 80.5%

Needed for 100% 401

% status 84.2%

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Nominating Committee 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(s) 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-Secretary Jenny Wang

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Legislative Reports• Bond and Levy Update

– Don’t forget to vote by February 11. Mark your calendars now!!– Ballots to be mailed on January 23rd

– Arrowhead Calling Day on January 15 (tomorrow night)– Creating a presence at the intersection – Complete with signage!!– Readerboard can be used to remind folks to vote. Need volunteer to

work the reader board.

• Update from Kenmore City Council meeting 1/9

• 2014 Legislative Focus Day - February 4, 2014 @ Olympia

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Committee Reports

• Missoula Children’s Theater (Erin Person)– Performances @ 3:00pm and 7:00pm Kenmore Jr. High Cafeteria

• Reflections Recap (Julie Trott)• Lego Club (Erin Person)

– Begins February 3rd in Gym/Library (depending on age)

• Science on the Half Day (Angela Cummings)– Thursday February 6th from 12:30-2:30pm

• Dads n’Donuts (Ed Smith)– February 12th @ 8:30am in gym

• Pancake Breakfast Update (Tim Keeler/Josh Mastel)– Saturday March 8th @ 8:30am in gym–Annual Garden Cleanup to follow

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Committee Reports Continued

• Chef’s Club (Karen Smith)– Begins March 4th (1-3) and March 6th (4-6) in Kitchen

• Hip Hop (Kathy Smithers)– Begins March 5th (1-6) in Gym

• Dance (Rae Guay/Jennifer West)– Pairs with Family Fitness Night on March 28 in gym

• Open Positions (Anne Bartol)– Hawk Walk Volunteers– Spring AfterSchool Art Chair– Talent Show Chair (and/or co-chair)

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Other Announcements

• February 11 PTA Meeting– Words from our School Topic –

–The latest with Math Curriculum from Arrowhead Teachers (“The Math Team”)

• March 11 PTA Meeting– Parent Education Series #3 – Julia Liaibson

– Bullying and how to talk with your child if they have been a victim

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Thank Yous!

• Natalie Bachiri Parent Education Series #2• Natalie Bachiri Communications/Newsletter• Kay Nakajima Newsletter• Laura Nordyke Care Committee• Julie Trott Reflections• Sara Satterlee Hospitality• Chris Braschler Popcorn• Sandy Evans Popcorn

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January 18Missoula Children’s Theatre performances at Kenmore JH Cafeteria 3pm and 7pm

January 20MLK Holiday – NO SCHOOL

January 24 Hawk Family Fitness Night 6:30 in gym

January 27 & 28Non Student Days – NO SCHOOL

February 3rdAfterschool Lego Club Begins

February 4th

Legislative Focus DayFebruary 11

VOTING DEADLINE!!!PTA Meeting

February 12Dads n’Donuts

Upcoming Events