PTSA Meeting Minutes for November 2016

THOREAU DEMONSTRATION SCHOOL PTSA COMMITTEE MEETING November 1, 2016 

Call to Order:  6:07 pm

Sign In sheet in secretary’s folder. 

October meeting minutes were approved by Motion of Kara and 2^nd by Jennifer.  .  Minutes Approved.  

Welcome by President Misti Ryan.  

Treasure report: Budget analysis is in secretary’s folder.  Discussed having a lock box for PTSA in the office.  

Volunteers: Sign up sheets for tromp and book fair have been sent out.

Fundraising: Kara reported that the fundraiser was extended to 11/2.

Membership: Form has been completed and turned in to state for membership to date.

Hospitality: Christmas lunch to be provided December 16 for the teachers.  We will also do QT cards.

Micro Mania: Planning and preparation are in full swing for November 18.  EHowls are out.  Flyers will also be sent out to elementary schools.

Fall Tromp: Set for this Friday, November 4.  Tickets are being sold in the mornings and at lunch.  Also collecting candy and pop.  T-shirts will be handed out.  Extras will be sold on Friday.  Tickets and shirt sales are at $2700.  There will be various activities in different parts of the school.

Directory: There are 174 students on myschoolanywhere.  We have 28 pledges and 42 memberships.

Council Rep: Tangie can report to the council on anything we want her to.  She will report on micro.

Box Tops: $11 worth have been submitted.  A tribe competition was discussed.

Principal’s Report:  Ms. Doctor advised that school visits and tours are continuing.  

New Business: none

Adjourned: 6:46 p.m.

Next Meeting: TBA

*A motion was made by Rob Wright on January 5, 2017,via email to approve payment of the National Spelling Bee invoice for $227.50 (due on 1/13/17), which had been submitted by a teacher.  The motion was seconded by Holly Allen.  The motion was approved.

*A motion was made by Bonnie Hackler on December 20, 2016, via email to approve payment for fundraiser prizes in the following amounts:  $100 gift card 1^st place; $50 for 2^nd place; $35 for 3^rd place; and $15 for 4^th place.  The motion was seconded by Carrie Collier.  The motion was approved.

October 2016 PTSA Meeting

THOREAU DEMONSTRATION SCHOOL PTSA COMMITTEE MEETING October 4, 2016 

Call to Order:  6:07 pm

Sign In sheet in secretary’s folder. 

September 6, 2016 minutes approved by motion of Tiffany and seconded by Beth.  Minutes Approved.  

Welcome by President Misti Ryan.  

Old Business:  My School Anywhere app has been implemented.

Guest from St. Francis Foster Program, Stacey Kado, attended meeting.  She explained the program and need for foster families.  Information and brochures were provided.

Treasure report: Bonnie was not present.  Budget report is in secretary’s folder on the back of the agenda.  The income does not include payments made through myschoolanywhere app.  Discussed budget being made available on-line.  This will be considered.

Volunteers: Sign up Genius will be set up when volunteers are needed.  Encourage parent to complete volunteer forms.

Fundraising: Leah reported that the Cherry Vale fundraiser will kick off on October 14 and will run through October 26.

Membership: There are a total of 216 paid memberships to date.

Hospitality: Student led conferences are scheduled for October 17-18.  Mrs. Doctor suggested that boxed meals be provided, since teaches will not have time to go through a buffet.  Mr. Diamond is coordinating the bus driver appreciation breakfast, which will likely be around end of October.  PTSA will reimburse for cost.

Micro Mania: November 18 is the date and it will run from 6:30 – 8:00

Fall Tromp: November 4 is the date and it will run from 7:00 – 9:00.  Neon Nights is the theme.  T-Shirts will be sold for $10 in advance.  Ticket will be $10 in advance or $15 at the door.  Still need a concession head volunteer.

Directory: Forms that were completed prior to MSA app have been input.  Carrie is working on gathering teacher information to add.

Principal’s Report:  Mrs. Doctor advised that recruiting is ongoing.  Shadow dates are set, and she is discussing with the teachers the best way to handle visits by the different schools.  The Spanish teacher will be taking the immersion students on a field trip to celebrate Day of the Dead.  Homecoming is October 6.  October 11 will be a free dress day for students who have completed the child nutrition application.  

New Business: Discussed how new parents can become more involved in PTSA.  Parent volunteers will be looked into further.  Leah will get information on a spirit shirt and report at next meeting

Adjourned: 7:12 p.m.

Next Meeting: November 1 at 6:00 p.m.

September 2016 PTSA Meeting Minutes

THOREAU DEMONSTRATION SCHOOL PTSA COMMITTEE MEETING September 6, 2016 

Call to Order:  6:02 pm

Sign In sheet in secretary’s folder. 

August 4, 2016 minutes approved by motion of Tiffany and seconded by Leah.  Minutes Approved.  

Welcome by President Misti Ryan.  

Old Business:  New volunteer forms must be completed each year for each student at different schools.

Treasure report: Bonnie reported on various software.  Budget report is in secretary’s folder.  Proposed budget is in the works. Motion was made by Renee’ to utilize money minder and was seconded by Holly.  Motion was approved.  Line items will be added to budget for this expense.  The budget will be presented for approval at the meeting at Back to School Night.

*The Budget for School Year 2016-2017 was presented for approval at Back to School night on September 20, 2016.  A motion was made by Tiffany Riley to approve the budget and seconded by Leah Nickel.  The budget was approved.

Volunteers: Some volunteers will be needed for picture day.  We also need to remind parents to log in volunteer hours.  The log for volunteer hours is currently in the office, but will be moved to the foyer.

Fundraising: Leah reported that the Cherry Vale fundraiser will kick off on October 14 and will run through Fall Break.  We will also be pushing for pledges.  Students will receive 2 free dress days throughout the year.

Membership: Forms will be on Facebook and transmitted by EHowl.  Membership cards do need to be passed out.

Micro Mania: November 18 is the date and it will run from 6:30 – 8:00.  Sign-ups will go out via Sign Up Genius.

Fall Tromp: November 4 is the date and it will run from 7:00 – 9:00.

Directory: It is being worked on.

Principal’s Report:  Ms. Doctor advised that extended day in the mornings is going well.  Most students who had already enrolled wanted to make sure they could do homework during this time if needed.  September 13 is picture day and will be a free dress day.  Back to School Night will be September 20 from 6:30 - 8:00.  Teachers can use open counselor’s office for their “plan time” due to floating teachers.

New Business: none

Adjourned: 6:31 p.m.

Next Meeting: October 4, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.

*A motion was made via email by Suzanne Sipes to purchase and utilize the My School Anywhere software license in the amount of $398 annually.  The motion was seconded by email Livylu.  The motion was approved.  An EHowl was sent out regarding MySchoolAnywhere on September 20, 2016.

This Week at Thoreau

My School Anywhere App

The PTSA is excited to announce that we have purchased the My School Anywhere application.  This app allows for much easier directory information collection, which helps improve communications from the school.  Once your directory information is entered, you'll be able to view the directory in the My School Anywhere app that can be accessed online or downloaded from your phone's app store.  Also, the app allows for a PTSA store, where parents can pay their Thoreau Pledge (pay it all at once or $10 monthly), PTSA Membership, or make a donation to the Thoreau Foundation.  Click here and enter the join code below to complete the directory submission.  

Football Game 9-15 at 7:30

 

THOREAU FOOTBALL GAME 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 @ 7:30 AT Lafortune park.

 

Just to let you know of the TPS safety measures  for game entrance

 

1.            No backpacks or bags allowed by students or adults

2.            No entrance after half-time by student or adults

Next Week at Thoreau, 9-12 to 9-15