Arrowhead PTA 6.10.5PTA General Meeting

March 11, 20146:30 – 8:00 pmArrowhead Library

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Welcome/IntroductionsWords from the School/DistrictBoard 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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Words from the School/District

• Principal’s Message (Jesse Harrison)• Staff Liaison Report (Deb Henderson)• How to Talk to Your Kids About Bullying (Julia Laibson)

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Board Meeting Business

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

• Schedule Change for May PTA Meeting – Make Note!– Moved from May 13th to May 6th

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Treasurer Report – Amy Smith

Cash as of 2/28/2014 $43,381 (Checking $25,566 and Savings $17,915)

Significant Income 

          Chef Club $ 480

          Walmart Hawk Walk 2013 donation $ 250

Halk Walk 2013 matching donation $ 200

Superbowl program sales $ 190

Fall Fundraiser Matching Funds $1,805

Science on ½ day Enrollment $ 200

Significant Expenses 

          MCT (KJH Rental) $ 518

          Pancake Breakfast $ 159

          Dads n’ Donuts            $ 185

PTA Admin $ 205

Staff Funds $ 527  

NW Aerials Results (to be reported in March)

Pre-Registered $890Took at Door $100

84 kids/$5 to NWA ($420)

Net Funds Raised $570!

PTA Award Submission – due by April 1 The more specific examples provided, the better.

awards@ptaarrowhead.org

Golden Acorn Will present up to 3 at the June 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

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PTA Membership“Our voice and our vote!”

as of 3/10/2014

Total Members 345

Grandparents/Relatives 21 6%

Friends 10 3%

Staff (100% Teacher Membership) 37 11%

Arrowhead Parents 277 81%

Needed for 100% 403

% status 86%

Winners of the blankets:Molly BurrowsJennifer GageAnisa Mendizabal

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Legislative ReportWA State PTA Top 5 Legislative Priorities for 2014

Promote Education Reforms Phasing in system reforms (ESHB 2261) to address accountability, educator access to professional development,

teacher and principal evaluations, academic standards, and family and community involvement in schools.

Prioritize Education First Advocate for budget policies that prioritize education funding first by continuing the commitment to Basic Education

Finance Planning (ESHB 2261) Increased funding for education should not come at the expense of other child related programs.

Close the Achievement and Opportunity Gap Eliminate the achievement gap and develop equal access to opportunity for all Washington Students. These reforms

must include provisions for the advancement of all learners including ELL, highly capable, and special education students.

Increase Basic Education Funding Complete the commitment to funding basic education and to put Washington State pupils in the top 10 for state

funding in the US. Funding options should provide a stable base of equitable funding and access to resources in both urban and rural communities.

Improve Access to Highly Effective Teachers Support programs to attract quality candidates into the field of teaching by developing mentoring opportunities,

strengthen incentives for teachers to achieve National Board Certification, increase ongoing educator professional development, and align teacher education programs to evidence-based instructional practice.

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Committee Reports

• Dance the Night Away! (Neon Nights)– Friday, March 28 @ 6:30pm – 8:30pm– $3 per child (Adults Free)

• Channel your Inner Einstein!– Science Fair Tuesday April 1 @ 6:30pm in gym

• Even Scientists need Exercise (and Funding)!– Hawk Walk – June 6th

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Staff Appreciation Week – May 5-9

• Monday – Door Posters

• Tuesday– TBD

• Wednesday– Wish List Wednesday (Thank you notes/Wish List Items/Flowers)

• Thursday– TBD

• Friday– Fiesta Friday Luncheon (contact: Nora)

Theme: Staff Fiesta!

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Embracing the Arts

• Movie Night – April 4 @ 6:30pm (Movie: Frozen)

• Talent Show Update - May 16th– Found co-chairs Melodie Gibbs and Amy Schovajsa.

• Bellevue Art Museum – Art of Discovery (Candy Coalman)– Feb 24 thru 3/14– Art pieces at school

• Art Night – May 20 @ 6:30pm

• Carnival Update (Rebecca Looney)

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Thank Yous! • Allison Barr Prize Procurement• Ed Smith/Jarrod Arbini Dads-n-Donuts• Tim Keeler/Josh Mastel Pancake Breakfast• Cary Westerbeck/Erin Person Garden Cleanup• Natalie Bachiri Superbowl Fundraiser• Anne Bartol/Jenny Wang NW Aerials Fundraiser• Suzie Adsit/Guy Adsit NW Aerials Fundraiser• Melissa Lasco NW Aerials Fundraiser• Sally Noland Pancake Princess!

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March 28Neon Nights School Dance/Family FItness 6:30 - 8:30pm Gym

April 1Science Fair 6:30 – 8:00pm Gym

April 4Movie Night – “Frozen” 6:30pm in Gym

April 8PTA Meeting

April 11Popcorn Friday

April 12-20Spring Break – NO SCHOOL

May 5-9Staff Appreciation Week

Upcoming Events