Welcome to the Mills Park Elementary School

PTA General Membership MeetingSeptember 24, 2012

6:00-6:30 pm

PTA Board Members

• President- Trudy Yaklich• Vice President- Heather McDanel• Treasurer- Catina Gunion• Secretary- Maura Butler• Communications- Michelle Shetty• Hospitality- Erica O’Malley• Ways and Means- Manisha Kode

Last year we raised over $32,000 profit for our school with Boosterthon. This was our biggest fundraiser ever. This year, with your help and support, we hope to raise even more.

Boosterthon and MPE

What did we do with the money raised?

•New Classroom Computers for 1 grade level•32 Acti-Votes for Upper Grades•10 Activ Slates for Promethean Boards•10 iPads and a cart•10 Laptop computers•Vacuums for every 2 classrooms•$400 for each grade level to spend on classroom books•Teacher Grants•Teacher Lounge Makeover•Playground Storage Containers•Paper Shredders•Cultural Arts Assemblies

Budget 2012-2013FundRaisers- Where does the money come from?

Fund Raiser Expected Funds RaisedBoosterthon $24,000Direct Donations $2,000Membership Dues $2,500Book Fair $3,500Art by Me $2,000Spring Carnival $8,000Box Tops $2,000Target and Harris Teeter $2,500School Store $1,000Spirit Nights $1,200Spirit Wear $1,500Directory Advertising and Fees $550Total Expected Funds $50,750

Budget 2012-2103Programs-What do PTA funds go towards?

• All our school programs that are not covered by Wake County Schools!!

Program Expense

Cultural Arts Assemblies $6,000Computers and Technology $10,000Teacher Grants $11,500Odyssey of the Mind $2,300Field Day $1,600Reflections $300Health and Wellness and Maniacs Marathon

$350

Red Ribbon Week $750

Science Fair $200

And MUCH, MUCH More

Mills Park Elementary PTA Membership Drive

• Thank You for helping us meet our Membership Goal!!!!– We currently have over 600 members– Members include teachers, parents, staff and family– Our goal was to have at least 400 PTA members by the end of

September. Thank you for helping us reach this goal!• If you are not a member, it is not too late! Why Join?

– Your membership dollars help fund school programs and activities– Your ideas help change and improve our school. You get a vote and a voice!– Your leadership within the PTA requires membership.

Join Us- It is never too late!!

www.millsparkpta.com

Volunteer OpportunitiesThe PTA has many volunteer opportunities available. *Boosterthon Fun Run- September 27*Ice Cream Social- October 5*Odyssey of the Mind Coaches*Copy Team*Carnival*Book Fair*Storybook Night

Please see a board member or visit our website at millsparkpta.com for more information.

Thank you parents and caregivers for all your support!