Welcome!

October 4, 2011 General PTA Meeting Arrowhead Elementary 6.10.5

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Pledge of Allegiance

2011 National Convention Presentation

2010-2011 Reflections Winner Presentation – Film Category 2011-2012 Theme – “

Diversity Means

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Correspondence & Reading & Approval of the June Minutes

2011-2012 Executive Team

Jackie Suarez Co-Vice President Patty Johnston Co-Treasurer Cindy Jensen Co-President 5 Jim Johnston Treasurer

Treasurer’s Report ~ September Highlights

Full books are available to any PTA member. Just ask Jim Johnston, PTA Treasurer Expenses

Art Auction: $232.15

Cash Box: $40.00

Classroom Enrichment: $1000.00

Classroom Fund: $349.19

Health Room Fund: $200.00

Hospitality: $17.05

Lunch Fund Grant: $500.00

Movie Night: $100.00

New Family Committee: $180.86

PTA Admin: $97.42

Income

Donation: $4000 Fall Fundraising: $128.99

Membership Dues: $2579 Popcorn: $79

Additional Budget Items

 Old Bank Account Checks Destroy

A Word From the School!

7 Marsha Moore –Principal Gordon Burke – PTA Staff Liaison

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Committee Reports

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Read-a-Thon Fundraiser

Started TODAY! -- Look for that packet in the backpack New -- Reading Goals & Classroom Awards this Year • •

Staff Wish List!

Find it on the Arrowhead PTA Web Site New -- Partnering with Staff Appreciation •

Reflections

National PTA program celebrating the arts – Entries due Tuesday 11/15 •

Directory

Vote on Student Art Submission – Tonight!

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Emergency Prep & Membership

Container Organization Update 32 More members to reach 100%!

Legislative Committee Report – October 2011

DID YOU KNOW..

PTA is the largest and oldest child advocacy organization in the country, founded in 1897?

WHAT CAN YOU DO…

1. Speak up and let your voice be heard (school, PTA, community, county, state, nationally – so many ways!) 2. Complete the WA State PTA Advocacy Priority Survey 3. Be educated • Monday, October 17 4. VOTE!!!

th (7pm at school board building)– School Board Candidate Forum hosted by Northshore Council PTSA. All 4 school board candidates will be present for a Q&A panel.

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1. Attended the Region 6 Leg. Assembly Workshop on 9/21 – 2. Attending the WA State PTA Leg. Assembly – 10/14 thru 10/15 3. Focus Day 2012 in Olympia – Monday, February 20 th DONE – no school day!

New Business

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2011 Annual Financial Review Report

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Election of voting delegates to WA PTA Legislative Assembly

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Re-approve 2011 – 2012 Budget

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Standing Rules – Review & Vote 10

New Business - 2011-2012 Measurable Goals

Apply for Grants to Support Programs/Needs

• Healthy Students – National PTA Grant applied for in Sept.

• Green Team – Pursuing grant for Garden Area/Greenhouse – due mid Oct.

Introduce More Academic Based Programs

• National Geography Bee – Fall Geography Club • After School Science (new vendor: Pacific Science Center)

Partner with School on Shared Goals

• Emergency Prep • Classroom Volunteer Program • School sponsored Science and Fitness Programs

Increase Student Involvements in PTA Programs & Events

• Hawk Hits via Newsletter • Student Art displayed on 2011-2012 Directory Cover

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President’s Message

Training:

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PTA & The Law

= Training this week (October 6) = EVERYONE IS WELCOME! It’s FREE! Carpool opportunities available – Kellogg Middle School in Shoreline – 6 to 9 PM  National PTA offers online training that allows anyone access 24x7x365

2012-2013 Executive Team:

 Many current Exec Team members will be concluding 2 years in their role this year  Goal is to identify interested PTA members early in the school year to help ensure a strong and successful transition process

2011-2012 Committee Chair Thank Yous!

Upcoming Events

ENRICHMENT CLUBS :Art, Drama, Science have started meeting! Spanish & French start later this month 10 /4 (Tues.) – Read-a-Thon starts (runs for 3 weeks) 10 /5 (Wed.) – Walk To School Day (National Event) 10/7 (Fri.) – Popcorn Friday 10/13 (Thurs.) – Movie Night (K – 3 rd movie: Nomeo & Juliet) grade theme – anyone welcome – 10/14 (Fri.) - 11:30am – Staff Appreciation Lunch (Student Planning Day – no school) 10/14 & 10/15 - WA State PTA Legislative Assembly 10/31 – FOOD/Care Drive begins (week long event)

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Closing & Door Prizes

THANK YOU FOR COMING!

Check out the new

THANK YOU

Splash Page on the Website!

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