1. Arrowhead PTA 6.10.5 PTA General Meeting February 12, 2013 6:30 – 8:00 pm Arrowhead Library

2. Welcome/Introductions General Meeting Business Words from the School Committee Reports S.A.F.E.ty Clip Topics Upcoming Events Agenda 2 We are still... Keeping it S.A.F.E! Simple/Sustainable, Accessible, Fun, and Enlightening

3. Welcome 3 Introductions Name # of Kids/Ages PTA Role (can simply be meeting attendant!)

4. General Meeting Business 4 Approval of Meeting Minutes, Quorum Established (motion optional – if changes) Nominating the Nominating Committee (Jackie Suarez) – Beth Shore, Holly Reed, Coleen Frederick (motion required) – On the hunt for... 2013/2014 – Co-President – Co-VP – Secretary Membership and Communication (Rose Aliverti) – Grandparent Emails – Weekly Emails

5. Treasurer Report – Coleen Frederick 5 Cash as of 1/31/2012 $46,011 (Checking $28,125 and Savings $17,886) January Income $ 891 January Expense $ (4,186) Net Incr/(Decrease) $ (3,295) Significant Expenses PTA Council Dues$ 361 Physical Education$ 301 Library Resources $ 169 Staff Funds$ 138 Directory (copy exp)$ 129 Science Fair$ 128 Chef’s Club Income$ 540 Expenses$ 163 Expenses will increase as the club continues Missoula Children’s Production Includes some February income/expenses MCT Revenue Participation (52 kids)$ 1,165 Ticket/Flower Revenue$ 1,713 Total Revenue $ 2,878 MCT Expense MCT Fee$ 2,750 Bastyr Rental Fee$ 375 Total Expense $ 3,125 Current Net Loss on MCT$ 247

6. PTA Award Submission – due by March 1 The more specific examples provided, the better. Golden Acorn Will present up to 3 at the April General PTA meeting The PTA Golden Acorn Award is presented each year to people who have given exemplary volunteer service to the children at Arrowhead Elementary and our PTA. It is a very special award and is given for continued and dedicated service. This award is an excellent way to honor PTA members for their outstanding contributions and to celebrate the difference they make in our Arrowhead community. Honorary Life Membership Will present one award at the June General PTA meeting The purpose of the Honorary Life Membership is to recognize an individual who has contributed significantly to a PTA at the local unit, council, or state level. Outstanding Advocate Award Will present one award at the June General PTA meeting In 2004, the Washington State PTA established the Outstanding Advocate Award, a new statewide volunteer recognition program to recognize and honor individuals for their advocacy work on behalf of children and youth. This award can be given by a PTA unit, council, or region. Recipients receive a certificate and pin and a contribution is made in their name to the WSPTA Scholarship Program

7.  Overage amount: $7,885  Past gifts to the school with overage have included:  $10k to the playground  $9k for the climbing wall  $5k for the drumming program PTA MISSION STATEMENT Arrowhead Elementary PTA will promote the welfare of all students, provide staff support, foster teacher and parent/community cooperation and enrich student learning. Overage Discussion – Angela Cummings

8. Past Readerboard Discussion Highlights ProsCons Provide more visible advertising of events and on-goings. Can’t place it up on Juanita Drive Help community to be aware of community events such as the Pancake Breakfast. If mounted on gym wall, it would be unsafe for PTA volunteers, teachers, and staff to load letters Help drivers to be more aware of the fact there is an elementary school at this location and potentially cause them to slow down. If mounted by current Arrowhead sign, it may create additional safety issues as drivers read text while entering parking lot. Provides a medium for advertising safety reminders such as ‘Please pull forward’ at drop off. Doesn’t contribute towards student enrichment or learning.

9. – Classroom Texts for all grades ($3,000 - $4,000) Fiction Non-fiction Magazines Digital Literacy/Online Subscriptions – Playground Tables ($700 - $1,000 each) Seeking 2-4 Without holes on surface ADA approved (e.g. wheelchair accessible) Note: Primary playground tarp holes will be fixed under warranty. Overage Discussion – Other Needs

10. Words from the School 10 Principal’s Message (Jesse Harrison) Staff Liaison Report (Deb Henderson) From the Playground (Janet Morford and Melinda Troberg)

11. Reader Board Paper Vote 11 A.Continue researching reader boards B.Pursue different options for overage and un-designate current funds Write A or B

12. Committee Reports 12 Entice the Stomach!! – Dads n’ Donuts – Tomorrow 8:30am in the gym – Pancake Breakfast – March 9 th Work it Off! – Garden Cleanup after Pancake breakfast – School Dance - March 22 nd The Secret... Shhhhhh – Hawk Walk – June 7th

13. Embracing the Arts 13 Art Funds Update – Art Night – May 21 – Bellevue Art Museum Program – Smart with Art Watercolor Classroom Visits Talent Show Update – Announcing Julie Trott as chair – looking for a co-chair. – May 17 th Afterschool Enrichment of Arts – Sewing – Mondays starting March 25 th – Smart with Art – Tuesdays starting March 26 th – Drama – Starts week of April 22 nd (M/Th depending on age)

14. Staff Appreciation Week – May 6-10 14 Monday – Door Posters (Girl Scout Troops) Tuesday – Smoothies Day (Jackie Suarez and Ann Tillotson) Wednesday – Giving Day (Thank you notes/Wish List Items/Flowers) Thursday – Breakfast and Coffee (Coleen Frederick and ?) Friday – Luncheon (Nora Berry looking for co-assistance)

15. Committee Reports Continued 15 WA State PTA Legislative Focus Day Update Clothing Swish – April 25 th in Gym Board Game Club begins February 28 – Registration FULL Carnival Update Other Announcements – Upcoming Hawk Talk Newsletter deadline – February 26 th EOD Theme: Spring into Action! – Weekly Highlights deadline now Wednesday (vs. Saturday) – March 5th meeting – Superintendent Larry Francois

16. Thank Yous (some overdue)! 16 Anna Gilbert/Sara SatterleeScience Fair Patty Johnston/Sara MutalSkate Night Erin PersonMissoula Children’s Theatre Kathy GreisenMCT Pianist Karen SmithChef’s Club Heidi WigginsKnitting Club Laura NordykeCare Committee Julie Trott/Candy CoalmanArt Docents Tom Taylore-Prep Christine HaroldFall Afterschool Art Ann TillotsonProduct Sales Kate and Rob BeelerFall Movie Night Kate BeelerPopcorn Fridays April RoseFall Sewing Club

17. S.A.F.E.ty Clip Items? 17

18. February 13 Dads n’Donuts 8:30am Gym February 18-22 Mid-winter break – NO SCHOOL February 28 Afterschool Board Game Club Begins March 1 Popcorn Friday Family Healthy Hawks in Gym 7:00 – 8:00pm March 5 Next PTA meeting in Gym with Superintendent Larry Francois Upcoming Events 18