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

Boosterthon and MPE

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.

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

Fund Raiser

Boosterthon Direct Donations Membership Dues Book Fair Art by Me

Expected Funds Raised

$24,000 $2,000 $2,500 $3,500 $2,000 Spring Carnival Box Tops Target and Harris Teeter School Store $8,000 $2,000 $2,500 $1,000 Spirit Nights Spirit Wear $1,200 $1,500 Directory Advertising and Fees $550 Total Expected Funds $50,750

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

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

Program

Cultural Arts Assemblies Computers and Technology Teacher Grants Odyssey of the Mind Field Day Reflections Health and Wellness and Maniacs Marathon Red Ribbon Week Science Fair

And MUCH, MUCH More Expense

$6,000 $10,000 $11,500 $2,300 $1,600 $300 $350 $750 $200

• • 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 Opportunities

The 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!