Welcome!

January 10, 2012

Board of Directors Meeting

Arrowhead Elementary PTA 6.10.5

Executive Team Announcement•In December, Jim Johnston stepped down as Treasurer due to life changes since initially accepting the position

•The books were properly turned over to Cindy and a financial review was conducted on 1/7/2012 for the period of Nov. 1- Dec 31, 2011

•At the conclusion of the financial review, Coleen Frederick was appointed to the Treasurer position effective immediately and General Membership will be asked to vote on Coleen’s appointment at the February GM Meeting

•We sincerely thank Jim for his hard work and efforts and wish to welcome Coleen to the team!

Reading & Approval of the November 2011 Minutes

Treasurer’s Report ~ December 2011 Highlights

•Popcorn Sales Tax is complete! AH PTA Owed $74.79 for Jan-Dec 2011 – Thank you Cindy!•Nov. 1 – Dec. 31 Financial Review Results – Thank you Erin, Coleen & Angela!

Happy New Year 2012!

.WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT RULES STATE MUST FULLY FUND EDUCATION BY 2018

On 1/5/2012, “…in an unanimous ruling, the Washington Supreme Court upheld a trial court ruling that the Washington Constitution requires the legislature to provide [ample] funding for the education of all children and that the state has failed to fulfill that duty.  In an unusual move, the Supreme Court retained jurisdiction over the case to enable it to make sure the Legislature does what it said it would do when enacting HB 2261.  “This is a clear win, and starting today we have a new conversation,” says Novella Fraser, Washington State PTA President. “We’re not going to talk about more cuts to school kids. We’re going to figure out how to pay for an instructional program that prepares all of our children for college and career...” (Leadership News -- Information for Washington State PTA Leaders

sent in Email on 1/6/2012)

Upcoming Meetings of Interest & Leg UpdateCharter Schools - PTA ForumTuesday, Jan. 17th from 6:30pm - 7:30pmWashington Middle School in Seattle

What do public charter schools really mean? Outstanding speakers and a robust Q&A session. This session will be moderated and you'll hear from both pro and con supporters Let’s Carpool!

Parent Forum with Northshore Education Association Leaders and Northshore Council PTSAMonday, Jan. 30th – 7pm- 9:30pmCanyon Park Jr. High

Topic: education funding. Come learn and have a discussion and meet some community members.

FOCUS DAY, February 20, 2012Olympia – hosted by WA State PTA Now, more than ever, it’s important to be a voice for our kids! Come to Olympia to advocate for our children!

Committee Reports & Announcements

Missoula Children’s Theatre presents Cinderella!

Permission slips due by Thursday 1/19 Auditions after school on Monday 1/23 Participant fee is $25 1st child, $15 any additional child Rehearsals all week (including non student day Fri. 1/27) Production on Sat. 1/28 at 3 PM and 7 PM Auditions, Rehearsals and Production will take place in the Arrowhead

Gym with other school rooms reserved to support the production 

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

Email submissions to (e.person@comcast.net) and/or Tana Ingersoll (tana@abrokerage.com)

due by March 1, 2012Golden 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

Arrowhead PTA - Board of Directors Meeting – January 11 2010

Pulse Check - 2011-2012 Measurable Goals

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New Business/Items for DiscussionArt Auction Funds Discussion

Art Auction is intended to raise funds to support art education at Arrowhead. The Art Night Committee concepts and facilitates high quality, classroom created art pieces which will be auctioned off at the Pancake Breakfast event on Saturday March 10

 Proposal (after all expenses are paid)$1,000 to fund Art Night Committee Budget for 2012/2013 School Year

$500 towards May 2012 Art Night Hands On Stations

Next $1875 ($125 per class) will be allocated to Classrooms for Art Education (Field Trips, Artist Visits, Art Lessons, etc. Funds not used in 2012-2013 school year, go back to PTA General Budget

Any Art Auction proceeds over $3,375 will go toward a restricted all-school art experience fund

Our Caring Community – You Are Amazing! Pet food & supply drive at Fall movie night 145 lbs of candy was sent to soldiers overseas $145 to support families in need during the holidays Holiday Mail for Heroes – over 125 cards! Toy Drive – donated over $1,400 worth of toys and gift cards Food Drive – over 1,000 lbs of food Toiletry drive for Northshore homeless students

COMING UP…. Towel DriveAny size, any shape, any condition.

Will benefit St. Martin de Porres Shelter in Seattle. Give towels to CindyJ, Drop in the box in the office or bring to the clothing exchange on 2/16.

Recognition

What’s on your mind?

Upcoming Dates Upcoming

1/23 (Mon.) – MCT Week- Production on Sat. 1/28 2/3 (Fri.) – Popcorn Friday - $0.25 2/7 (Tues) – PTA General Meeting – 6:30pm – 8pm 2/16 (Thurs.) – Clothing Swap – gym – Free – 6:30pm 2/17 (Fri.) – Dad’s and Donuts – free – 8:30am 2/20 (Mon.) – Focus Day – Olympia, WA

CLUBS 1/4 (Wedn.) – Foreign Language (Spanish) resumes 1/10 (Tues.) – Chef’s Club 1/12 (Thurs.) - Knitting Class 1/30 (Mon.) – After School Lego