Welcome to Grand Ridge

Grand Ridge PTSA General Membership Meeting November 17, 2015

Agenda Guest: Ron Thiele - Superintendent of Public Schools, Issaquah School District Legislative Update School Leadership Team Report Officers’ & Directors’ Reports Election of Nominating Committee Guest: Jaime Greene - YMCA Director of Healthy Living & Community Engagement

School Bond $ million bond approved by Issaquah School Board on October 28, 2015 Will be on ballot April 26, 2016 Handouts – School Bond Language & Bond Package Details Endorsement discussion & vote

School Bond

Advocacy Legislative Assembly October 24, 2015 Report WSPTA Platform Top Five Funding McCleary Creating Positive School Climates Through Social Emotional Learning Increasing Capital Funding Increased Access to Higher Education Breakfast After the Bell Two New Issues Added to Top 5 Improving educational outcomes for foster children Career development and training for para-educators

Advocacy Funding McCleary & Paramount Duty Resolution Purpose is to raise awareness of the need for Washington State to fund basic education and call upon our elected officials to swiftly fulfill the paramount duty Crafted by Network for Excellence in Washington Schools (NEWS) Resolution does not tell legislators how to meet the Paramount Duty, but simply requests that they finally do

School Leadership Team Report from Principal Christy Otley

Secretary’s Report Approve minutes from Sept. 22, 2015, General Membership Meeting PTSA Awards Committee forming now Golden Acorn Outstanding Educator Outstanding Advocate If you would like to volunteer, contact: Lisa Callan at

Presidents’ Report Mission: To create and foster opportunities that enrich and support our children, school and community. Goals: 1.Expand and maintain our volunteer base and offer meaningful volunteer opportunities to individuals and families within our community. 2.Support Grand Ridge students, staff, and parents through purposeful fundraising, volunteering and advocacy. 3.Create and sponsor experiences that encourage broader social connection and cultural awareness within an environment of respect and kindness. 4.Enrich the education of our students in art, literacy, health and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) through volunteers and financial support. 5.Promote, attain, and support 100% PTSA membership. 6.Maintain effective lines of communication within our school and community. 7.Advocate effectively for the education, health, and safety of our children, in partnership with other members of our community.

Treasurer’s Report October Financial Statement Income/expenses on target for annual budget Gift-a-Book results Orange Ruler fundraiser

School Enrichment

Events Grizzly Reading Campout Date is Wed Dec 2 nd, 2015 In conjunction with Book Fair, promoting FUN reading with entertainment, cozy settings and cookies and milk! To volunteer, contact Aline Bloch at 2016 Science Fair Save the date: February 9 th – 10 th 2016 To volunteer, contact Anh Leith at

Membership Member Enrollment – CY 488 / PY 513 Membership Percentage % of kids represented = 63% (Students = 775) Teacher Membership – 91%!! Announce winners of Scholastic Book Fair gift certificates!

Fundraising Box Tops – 13,577 box tops worth $1, and 2,033 labels collected during Fall contest! Scholastic Book Fair Online Nov. 25-Dec. 4 th At school Dec :30am-5:00pm Evening hours Dec. 2 nd til 8:00 pm Volunteers still needed!!

Fundraising Bi-Annual Auction – March 11, 2016 Tickets go on sale – January 11 th, 2016 $75/ticket – includes appetizers, sit down dinner & wine Sponsorship opportunities available

Programs Cultural Club is Back! – Starts this Thursday in P9 Reflections art on display – Reception 6:00 pm Art Docent – Meaningful Art Curriculum in each classroom every month Grizzly Guys – Recess 4 th Friday of the month Grizzly Patch will resume in the spring

Outreach Gifts From Gilman – Collecting through Monday, December 7th Holiday Toys and Warm Clothing Drive to support Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank Drop off box near the office Parent Education offerings coming in January and Spring- watch for Emergency Prep session and social topics Staff Appreciation committee Keeps the delicious surprises coming!

Nominating Committee Article 5, Section 5 of the WSPTA Uniform Bylaws require the formation of a Nominating Committee. The duties of the committee include submitting to membership a signed, written report at least 15 days prior to the next BOD election of the name of one or more candidates for each office to be filled. Qualifications for Candidates Committee shall consist of at least 3 members elected at a General Membership Meeting. Members of the committee shall have been members in good standing for at least 30 days preceding the election. No member shall serve more than 2 consecutive years. Neither the president or school principal is eligible to serve. Only members of the local unit shall be eligible to vote for or serve on the committee.

Nominating Committee Nominations for Committee Molly Dorr Lisa Kim Anh Leith

Coming up… Gifts from Gilman – Now through Dec. 7 Scholastic Book Fair – Dec. 1-4 Grizzly Reading Campout – Dec. 2 nd Family Skate Night (Bellevue) – Dec. 9 th Financial Review Committee mid-year review – January District Reflections Reception – Jan. 12, 2015 Coffee with Christy – Jan. 19, 2015 General Membership Meeting Dates March 24, 2016 June 7, 2016

Special Guest Jaime Greene - YMCA Director of Healthy Living & Community Engagement

Thank you for coming!