Bellows Spring Elementary School September, 2008 PTA Meeting Minutes Date: September 8, 2008 Call to Order: 7:00 p.m.
Present:
First Order of Business: Approval of May/ June Minutes
Old Business: None
OFFICER REPORTS
Principal’s Report - The school year is off to a smooth start with an enrollment of 776 students
- The school has a new administrator in training for the 2008-2009 school year. - New PTA Liason – Christy Mauser - New Kindergarten room scheduled for 2009 as well as an addition to the back of the school. - Hoping for additional parking for 2010-2011 - Mrs. Wright had to go out on medical leave for the duration of her pregnancy with twins.
VP Report -“Pick- A- Time” is the online conference scheduling program - open for a 1-2 week period -school will offer office support and the lab will open to families without Q – Is this a first come, first serve? A- No, there should be enough openings for every family - Homework club is now Cheetah Achievers - Invitation only - First and Second Grade Students M-W from Oct – May - Early Intervention Program - $1 per class - Perhaps ask Watch D.O.G. volunteers to help out as well
President: - Same anonymous donor as last year offers to sponsor newsletter again this year - PTA receives Thank-yous from 07-08 Kindergarteners for books o Thank yous from teachers and staff for appreciation efforts - PACE Presentation - Boys Night Out for 3-5 boys and Dads scheduled for Nov. 13 o Girls Night Out will happen later this year
Treasurer: - Add-ins for Cheetah Achievers and Watch D.O.G.S allows for projected surplus of $1300 - See attached
First VP: - Creating a master CD with pictures of PTA events - Chic-fil-a and Eggspectations give gift certificates for thank-you’s - Unos Pizzeria still offering incentives for students
Second VP: -None-
COMMITTEE REPORTS (i.e. Market Day, Fundraising, Int’l Night, Watch D.O.G.S, Box Tops et al)
1. Staff – thanks for the food// Indoor/ Outdoor recess games, ball cage and jump-rope holder from the Wal-Mart Grant are great!
2. Afterschool – Golf, Abrakadoodle, Small Talk – Spanish Language Program on schedule// Still looking at Chess Club and Robotics
3. Box Tops – So far, so good – Earned over $350 since the first day of school (submit twice annually in October and February)
4. Grocery Partners – Can sign up for duration of child’s time at Bellows with new database - Volunteers at Back to School Nights for new enrollment - Target Visa offers incentives as well – no renewal
5. Fall Festival - positive response for committee, but still need volunteers -Thurs. October 16 from 7-8:30 - Sign up sheet passed around
6. Lavenders’ Fundraiser – Still advertising and garnering support// get kids enthused with Pandas and bamboo leaves
7. Membership – MD State PTA – “Let’s Get Growing” Campaign - Thinking of building “PTA House” to demonstrate importance of
New Business:
- Christie Mauser – Parent Liason to new families at Bellows o 10-15 minute phone call welcoming them to school - Reflections – County, State and National arts company o Theme is “WOW!” - Spiritwear – New Logo vs. Old? o – 4 items: Hooded Sweatshirt, Basic T, Sweatpants, Sweatshirt o $1 profit per item sold - Howard County School PTA’s now in charge of their own web sites o Scott Ewart new Bellows’ webmaster - Reimbursements – Fill out form to accompany receipt – necessary in case of audit
Meeting adjourned TIME: 8:15 |