Weatherstone Elementary School Welcome to Weatherstone Elementary School PTA General Meeting September 13, :30 p.m.

Weatherstone Elementary School PTA Board Members Beth Satterfield – President Elizabeth Humphries – Secretary Kathy Cawley – Treasurer Nichelle Weintraub – VP of Membership Jennifer Ellerbe – VP of Parent Involvement Kira Wolfe – VP of Communications Michele Counter – VP of Academic Programs Catherine Smith – VP of Fundraising

Weatherstone Elementary School WES PTA Initiatives 21 st Century Explorers – Making smart technology accessible for all students – 6 smart boards purchased this year – Goal: a smart board in every classroom by 2014 Outdoor Explorers

Comprehensive drawing which illustrates proposed uses for school site Joint effort between stakeholders to create a dynamic educational school site for the current & future Weatherstone community. North Greensboro Elementary School, Guilford Co. Weatherstone Elementary School What is a Master Plan?

Weatherstone Elementary School Address/prevent effects of “Nature Deficit Disorder” Childhood Obesity Epidemic Early-Onset Diabetes Hypertension ADHD/ADD Asthma Why is a Master Plan necessary? Comprehensive, Organized plan endorsed by WCPSS which reflects integration of curriculum beyond classroom walls. Integrates outdoor learning to meet new DPI curriculum requirements

Weatherstone Elementary School What is PTA’s role? Support teachers to incorporate outdoor learning Engage School Community Funding Master Plan Implementing phased components

Weatherstone Elementary School How does it benefit PTA? Legacy…to pass on for future generations Goals for fundraising Weatherstone PTA gains recognition as role model for district PTA has a tool to connect/engage local community

Weatherstone Elementary School How is a Master Plan Developed? Form a Committee Weatherstone Staff PTA members WCPSS Facilities CLH Design Identify needs Evaluate outdoor opportunities available on existing campus Develop a theme based on teachers/students interests gardens (edible/habitat) world traveler birds Dinosaurs North Carolina pets science sports Designer produces first draft of Master Plan, which will be revised as needed

H arris C reek E lementar y S chool … …Is for the Birds ! Weatherstone Elementary School Environmental Education Day, 2008

Weatherstone Elementary School Sterling Montessori Academy & Charter School

Weatherstone Elementary School Partnership Elementary School

Goal: to create great outdoor environments that engage children in learning and imaginative play Weatherstone Elementary School

PTA Membership Drive Update Thank you! – We have over 165 members representing over 35% of WES families – Members include: teachers, parents, staff, and family – Our goal is to represent at least 50% of the families attending WES There is no pressure to do anything more than just join, the rest is up to you! Why Join? – Your membership dollars help fund school programs and activities – Your ideas help change and improve our school. You can help make the decisions! – Your leadership within the PTA requires membership.

Weatherstone Elementary School Membership Levels & Gifts 4 levels of Membership – Admiral’s Club: $50 – Captain’s Club: $25 – Navigator: $15 – Shipmate: $7 Join Us – It is never too late! Gifts Student Directory, membership card and valuable coupons Admiral’s Club: WES car magnet / new RoundWare and PTA coupons. (and a drawing for a $50 gift card!) Kindergarten families: WES Kindergarten Rocks bracelet Thank you for joining, ANY level is greatly appreciated!

Weatherstone Elementary School Budget Carry Over Balance $31k + Projected Revenue $79k –Projected Expenses $100k = 2012 End of Year Balance $10k We began the year with a large surplus intentionally, to pay for some big ticket improvement items that were in the works…

Weatherstone Elementary School Volunteer Registration The volunteer registration system at Weatherstone Elementary School is open on Mondays from 8:00AM-4:00PM through May 21, However, during this period, the volunteer registration system will be closed on the following Mondays: December 19, 2011, December 26, 2011, January 2, 2012 and January 16, If you were approved as a volunteer during the school year, you must reactivate your volunteer status no later than October 31, 2011 to avoid the need for a new criminal background check. This will in turn avoid unnecessary costs to the school system. All new volunteers must register and have an approved criminal background check prior to engaging in volunteer work. Volunteers may go to any WCPSS site and register through the internet.

Weatherstone Elementary School Volunteer Opportunities Accelerated Reader Chess Club - New Classroom Volunteers Boosterthon Book Fair International Festival KITs Program Media Center Helpers School Store Science Night Spring Carnival Talent Show If you need more information about PTA committees, please visit our PTA website or contact me, Jennifer Ellerbe, VP of Parent Involvement.

Weatherstone Elementary School PTA Communications New website – – Sharing more information - Calendar of Events, news posts, last minute changes via twitter – Many forms available online – student directory, membership, volunteer sign up – Pay for fundraisers and membership via Paypal New e-newsletter format – sign up at – Released Sunday at noon – plan your week! – Translate into another language – over 20 different languages supported – We save thousands of dollars and lots of trees!

How Does the PTA Raise Funds? Family Nights (BINGO on Friday, 9/23) Boosterthon (COMING SOON!) Citipass Books (COMING SOON!) Spring Carnival Membership dues Passive, No-Fuss Fundraising – Store Rewards (Food Lion, Kroger, Harris Teeter, Target) – Box Tops and Labels Weatherstone Elementary School

What Do PTA Funds Go Towards? All programs not covered by Wake County Schools, including: – Accelerated Reader Program – Cultural Arts Assemblies – Supplies for Teachers – Student Agendas/Assignment books – Classroom Technology (i.e., Smart Boards) – Playground Revitalization – Teacher Mini-Grants – PTA Website – Teacher/Staff Hospitality Weatherstone Elementary School

No-Fuss Fundraising Re-link grocery store reward cards CLIP and SAVE LABELS Weatherstone Elementary School

B-I-N-G-O Family Fun Night September 23 – FRIDAY, 6:30 -8 PM All are welcome! Dinner at 6:30 PM, Games at 7 PM Family Special (order by 9/16)- Dinner and BINGO cards Or come and PLAY - purchase BINGO cards at the door that night Great PRIZES and RAFFLE Weatherstone Elementary School

National cultural arts contest with entries in: - Visual Arts - Literature - Film Production - Photography - Musical Composition - Dance Choreography Begins September 27th Open to all students – PTA pays entry fees and honors student winners

Weatherstone Elementary School Thank you parents and caregivers for all your support!