Our Mission The Abbotts Creek Elementary School PTA believes in making every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. Our mission is to support the academic, cultural, social and emotional needs of all ACES students through volunteer engagement, fundraising and relevant programing. We strive to be a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities and a strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child.  Our Values We have adopted the Wake County PTA values and believe they help us to support the Abbotts Creek Elementary PBIS. Collaboration We work in partnership with a wide array of individuals and organizations to accomplish our agreed-upon goals. Commitment We are dedicated to promoting children’s health, well-being and educational success through strong parent, family, and community involvement. Accountability We acknowledge our obligations. We deliver on our promises. We abide by NCPTA Uniform Bylaws. Respect We value our colleagues and ourselves. We expect the same high quality of effort and thought from ourselves as we do from others. Inclusivity We invite the stranger and welcome the newcomer. We value and seek input from as wide a spectrum of viewpoints and experiences as possible. Integrity We act consistently with our beliefs. When we err, we acknowledge the mistake and seek to make amends. ACES PTA Meeting 9/15/2016 6:30pm

Introductions Laura Bowman Laura Bowman President Jodi Bulmer VP, Communications Eliza Redlus VP, Hospitality Jill Kuhn VP, Fundraising Mary Mudryk Secretary Jennifer Gallagher Treasurer Susan Reynolds Member at Large Scott Schnack Member at Large Danielle Kestnbaum Member at Large Mary Catherine Hedrick Teacher Representative Brian Imfeld Teacher Representative Suzi Lombardi Advocacy Committee Chair Jill Organ Audit Committee Chair

Sponsor Thank You Laura Bowman Michael Terbet Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Donated all the T-shirts for our Fun Run Jennifer Spencer Spencer Properties Donated prizes for our Fun Run Brandon Reece Allstate Insurance Donated membership koozies & water bottles for the Fun Run

Budget Jennifer Gallagher 2015-2016 Review Starting Budget $0 Budgeted Expenses $66,225 Funds Raised $45,733 Expense Paid Out $27,137 Carry over to 2016-2017 $18, 596

Budget Jennifer Gallagher 2016-2017 Budget Vote

Allocation of Funds Jennifer Gallagher

Fundraising Jill Kuhn Fall Fun Run and Health Challenge Big ticket item this year is Shade Structures and Outdoor Learning Spaces! Fundraising Jill Kuhn Fall Fun Run and Health Challenge Restaurant / Spirit Nights

Membership Sue Reynolds $10 per person to join! Membership goal is 300 Current number of members is right at 200

Cultural Arts Sue Reynolds Transit An a cappella band, will expose our students to The Evolution of a Cappella. Leni Newell Our Artist in Residence, will be inspiring our 5th grade students to create large, vibrant, fabric banners for our Café. Kuniko Yamanoto Provides a magical entry into Japanese culture through origami, music and masks.

Reflections Sue Reynolds

Spirit Wear Scott Schnack Order your Spirit Wear now!

Keep in touch! Laura Bowman Poll: Is anyone in the room not using web based communication? Website: http://www.abbottscreekpta.org Blog: http://www.abbottscreekpta.org/blog Twitter: @aces_pta Remind: @acepta Facebook: @AbbottsCreekElementaryPTA Opt In: Opt in to get electronic newsletters

How can you help? Laura Bowman Join PTA today! Bring in your Box Tops Link up Harris Teeter, Kroger and Amazon Accounts Support your student in the Fun Run Join a committee Give us feedback

Dates to Remember Laura Bowman September 15th – 30th Spirit Wear Drive September 30th Early Release / Notes of Thanks October 14th Cultural Arts (Transit) October 21st Early Release / Favorite Flower October 21st Teacher Appreciation Lunch October 27th Fall Fun Run & Health Challenge October 28th End of First Quarter October 31st NO SCHOOL

Thank You!