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Parkade PTA
Updates
* Don't forget to join the 'Parkade Elementary Happenings' page on Facebook
* PTA meeting this Thursday night at 6 p.m. and Talent show follows at 7 p.m.
* Movie night this Friday night! So excited! Come at 6 p.m. to the gym to watch Wreck-it-Ralph
* Check with your teachers to see how you can help at Spring Festival OR email amy@karischurch.org
* Come watch the 4th and 5th grade basketball teams play each Saturday this month and next!
* Running Club has their Blue Ridge 5K on April 27th. Join them and run with them!
Watch for May updates in Friday folders: Kindergarten Tea, Field Day, Spring Festival, Staff Appreciation week, and more.
PTA minutes from March Meeting
Parkade PTA
Meeting March 21, 2013
Approval of last PTA minutes: Tia McPike
A motion was made to approve last month’s minutes by Dianna Carter. The motion was seconded.
Old Business
Family Reading Night
There was not an accurate number for attendance. It was reported by Mrs. Caldwell that the numbers were less than expected but everyone who came seemed to enjoy themselves.
(Perhaps we should consider a sign in sheet for next year?)
Chuck e Cheese night was successful. Parkade rasied $213.90
Parent/Teacher conferences were difficult with the weather but things went smoothly thanks to all the parents who supported that event.
Book Fair
The exact amount made during the spring book fair was not reported. (Approximately $3000)
Down from 3750 in the fall.
Down from 3750 in the fall.
The profits are taken in scholastic bucks. The funds from the fall book fair provide each student with a free book at the spring book fair. The profits from the spring book fair provide a birthday book for each child. The PTA also gives a donation to the library from these profits.
Staff Appreciation is right after the spring festival.
Spring festival
Amy Larson reported that the bulk of the ideas are organized.
Raffle, D.J., mule rides, the overall vision is in place. An e-mail will be sent shortly outlining the details.
Treasure Report
An error was corrected. A 2000 expense was reported in two separate places on the budget. The error was corrected and the available funds have increased by $2000.
Field trip money is not being spent. Remind teachers to request. A question was raised: Are other places funding field trips?
A previous Teacher Request from Wendy Leztz for a screen for family movie night was initially tabled because a school partner was going to provide that for Parkade. That did not happen and Mrs. Lentz’s request for a screen was revisited. A motion was made by Amy Larson to purchase the screen. Vanessa Kline seconds the motion. The motion was approved.
Principals Report
There are 75 kindergarten students currently enrolled for the fall 2013-2014 school year. Additional students will enroll before final numbers can be presented. The school board approved the calendar for the 2013-2014 school year.
New Business
Family fitness night is tonight (March 21, 2013)
There are three stations planned for the evening; a fitness walk in the media center, volleyball in the gym and a dietician from HyVee making trail mix in the cafeteria.
Spring Festival
The silent auction baskets will be replaced with a raffle. There are 8 prizes to be raffled: Date Basket (Stony Creek Inn), a painting, a party on the party bus, pool membership, $150 visa gift card (Provided by Commerce Bank) , iPad mini, Cardinal baseball tickets, spa day, gift card basket.
Staff Appreciation
A planning meeting is scheduled for April 4 at 5 p.m. Last year’s Oscar theme was discussed and a similar theme and activities will be planned for this year.
Committees
Committees are being formed for next year.
Melissa Pestle will chair the book fair.
Melissa Worley will be classroom party coordinator.
PTA still needs someone for PTA membership, Newsletter, and Yearbook
Meetings and calendar update...
Our Calendar dates from here to the end of the school year:
February
February
8 Donuts with Dads 8:00 am
14 Fancy Lunch PreK-2
14 Valentine’s Day Parties 3:00 pm
15 No School-Teacher Workday
18 No School-Presidents Day
21 PTA Meeting 6:00 pm
25-March 1 Parent Teacher Conference Week
March
1 No School- Parent Teacher Conferences
21 PTA Meeting 6:00 pm
25-29 No School-Spring Break
April
18 PTA Meeting 6:00 pm
19 Family Movie Night 6:00 gym
22 Earth Day
May
3 Spring Festival 5:30-8:00 pm
6-10 Staff Appreciation Week
9 Kindergarten Mother’s Tea 2:30
10 Field Day
16 PTA Meeting 6:00 pm
27 No School- Memorial Day
29 Last Day Early Release 1:15
*End date includes 6 snow days, if fewer are used, the end date will be moved-up*
June
3 Summer School Begins
Be sure to watch for additional dates for Music and Art performances and Celebration Assemblies
PTA meeting minutes from the January meeting:
PTA meeting minutes from the January meeting:
Parkade PTA Meeting January 17, 2013 @ 6:30 pm
Welcome: Tia McPike
Approval of last PTA minutes: Tia McPike
Old Business: Hands on Science was attended by mostly the younger kids
Plants are still growing!
P/Tconference dinner went well.
Book Fair: Made $3753.68 which gave us a profit of $2377.20 $2304.54 of that is Scholastic Bucks which, in turn, is used for the free book for each student in the Spring.
December’s Holiday Gift Bags was a GREAT success with the help of our Partners in Education. And thanks to our new Partner in Education, Pepsi, we were able to try something new and include a gift in each gift bag! Thanks Pepsi!
THERE IS NO NEED FOR A SPRING FUNDRAISER! YAY!!!
Teachers, please don’t forget there is money available for field trips.
Principal’s Minute: Amy Watkins
iPads are coming! School goal this semester is 1500 hours on MyOn.
To cut down on the Office referrals (being sent to office) we will be offering incentives for no referrals. Such as: a bounce house party, being Citizen of the Week, maybe going off-site, having picture taken and hung in a frame in hall, etc.
New Business: Tia McPike
Ambassador Club requested $50 dollars to help with snacks.
Motion: Amy Larson 2nd: Diana Carter All in favor; none opposed.
Chuck E. Cheese Night: January 22nd
Fancy Lunch for K-2nd is on February 14, 2013
If you are interested in serving on the board for the 2013-2014 school year, please contact Tia McPike. We need to elect the new board by March.
P/T Conference and Book Fair will be February 25th-March 1st
Staff Appreciation Week (May 6-10) Committee Meeting in February. Those that signed up to help will be contacted about a day and time.
Spring Festival: Amy Larson is heading up that committee and will be having a meeting on what is wanted at the festival and nail down specifics. If you are not on the list, but want to help, please contact Amy Larson. The festival is May 3rd. Have a trailer w/ snow cone supplies and bounce house.
Next PTA Meeting will be on Feb. 21st @ 6pm
Dismissal: TiaMcPike
Celebration Assemblies tomorrow...
Monday, November 19, 2012
9:20 AM - 10:10 AM Celebration Assembly/Grade 3rd-5th
2:20 PM - 3:10 PM Celebration Assembly/K-2nd
Events
We had a great Science Night last week! Thanks for those involved in putting that together.
This week is parent/teacher conferences! Make sure you are signed up for one.
Visit the book fair all week after school and Friday morning too. All the profits go directly back to the students birthday books and to the spring books that each child receives for free! So buy up some fun this week!
No School November 21st-23rd. Enjoy the holiday! Eat lots of yummy food :)
This week is parent/teacher conferences! Make sure you are signed up for one.
Visit the book fair all week after school and Friday morning too. All the profits go directly back to the students birthday books and to the spring books that each child receives for free! So buy up some fun this week!
No School November 21st-23rd. Enjoy the holiday! Eat lots of yummy food :)
events
The events for this month and through the end of the year!
October
18 PTA Meeting 6:00 pm
19 PTA Family Event 6:00-8:30 pm
29-Nov. 2 Spirit Week
31 Fall Parties 3:00 pm (dress as a sports player)
November
6 No School- Teacher Collaboration
8 PTA Meeting 6:00 pm
12-16 Parent Teacher Conference Week and
Bookfair
12 Veteran’s Day-wear Red, White & Blue
16 No School-Parent Teacher Conferences
20 Kindergarten Feast 2:30-3:30
21-23 No School- Thanksgiving
December
7 Muffins with Mom 8:00 am Gym
20 PTA Meeting 6:00 pm
21 Winter Parties 3pm
24-Jan. 2 No School- Winter Break