Welcome! January 10, 2012 Board of Directors Meeting Arrowhead Elementary PTA

Executive Team Announcement In December, Jim Johnston stepped down as Treasurer due to life changes since initially accepting the position The books were properly turned over to Cindy and a financial review was conducted on 1/7/2012 for the period of Nov. 1- Dec 31, 2011 At the conclusion of the financial review, Coleen Frederick was appointed to the Treasurer position effective immediately and General Membership will be asked to vote on Coleen’s appointment at the February GM Meeting We sincerely thank Jim for his hard work and efforts and wish to welcome Coleen to the team!

Reading & Approval of the November 2011 Minutes

Treasurer’s Report ~ December 2011 Highlights Expenses $1,100 Pacific Science Center Day – All School Event $377 Teacher Funds $120 photo copy of November 2011 PTA Newsletter $150 donation to families in need for the holiday $85 Directory photocopy $35 OLC Cooking funds Income $89 Popcorn Friday $72 Membership $90 Read-a-Thon Donation Popcorn Sales Tax is complete! AH PTA Owed $74.79 for Jan-Dec 2011 – Thank you Cindy! Nov. 1 – Dec. 31 Financial Review Results – Thank you Erin, Coleen & Angela!

Happy New Year 2012!. WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT RULES STATE MUST FULLY FUND EDUCATION BY 2018  On 1/5/2012, “… in an unanimous ruling, the Washington Supreme Court upheld a trial court ruling that the Washington Constitution requires the legislature to provide [ample] funding for the education of all children and that the state has failed to fulfill that duty.  In an unusual move, the Supreme Court retained jurisdiction over the case to enable it to make sure the Legislature does what it said it would do when enacting HB  “This is a clear win, and starting today we have a new conversation,” says Novella Fraser, Washington State PTA President. “We’re not going to talk about more cuts to school kids. We’re going to figure out how to pay for an instructional program that prepares all of our children for college and career...” ( Leadership News -- Information for Washington State PTA Leaders sent in on 1/6/2012 )

Upcoming Meetings of Interest & Leg Update Charter Schools - PTA Forum Tuesday, Jan. 17th from 6:30pm - 7:30pm Washington Middle School in Seattle What do public charter schools really mean? Outstanding speakers and a robust Q&A session. This session will be moderated and you'll hear from both pro and con supporters Let’s Carpool! Parent Forum with Northshore Education Association Leaders and Northshore Council PTSA Monday, Jan. 30 th – 7pm- 9:30pm Canyon Park Jr. High Topic: education funding. Come learn and have a discussion and meet some community members. FOCUS DAY, February 20, 2012 Olympia – hosted by WA State PTA Now, more than ever, it’s important to be a voice for our kids! Come to Olympia to advocate for our children!

Committee Reports & Announcements  Missoula Children’s Theatre presents Cinderella!  Permission slips due by Thursday 1/19  Auditions after school on Monday 1/23  Participant fee is $25 1 st child, $15 any additional child  Rehearsals all week (including non student day Fri. 1/27)  Production on Sat. 1/28 at 3 PM and 7 PM  Auditions, Rehearsals and Production will take place in the Arrowhead Gym with other school rooms reserved to support the production

PTA Award Submission – due by March 1 The more specific examples provided, the better. submissions to and/or Tana Ingersoll due by March 1, 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

Arrowhead PTA - Board of Directors Meeting – January Pulse Check Measurable Goals 9 Healthy Students – National PTA Grant applied for in Sept. Green Team – Pursuing grant for Garden Area/Greenhouse Applegate Grant – Results known this month if grant was awarded for Recess Bags Apply for Grants to Support Programs/Needs National Geography Bee – Fall Geography Club After School Science (new vendor: Pacific Science Center) Lego Club Introduce More Academic Based Programs Emergency Prep Classroom Volunteer Program School sponsored Science Programs (Pacific Science Center Day) School sponsored Fitness Programs (Healthy Hawks Fitness & Chef’s Club) Partner with School on Shared Goals Hawk Hits via Newsletter Student Art displayed on Directory Cover Student Art will be printed on Hawk Walk tee shirts Increase Student Involvements in PTA Programs & Events

New Business/Items for Discussion Art Auction Funds Discussion Art Auction is intended to raise funds to support art education at Arrowhead. The Art Night Committee concepts and facilitates high quality, classroom created art pieces which will be auctioned off at the Pancake Breakfast event on Saturday March 10 Proposal (after all expenses are paid)  $1,000 to fund Art Night Committee Budget for 2012/2013 School Year  $500 towards May 2012 Art Night Hands On Stations  Next $1875 ($125 per class) will be allocated to Classrooms for Art Education (Field Trips, Artist Visits, Art Lessons, etc. Funds not used in school year, go back to PTA General Budget  Any Art Auction proceeds over $3,375 will go toward a restricted all-school art experience fund

Our Caring Community – You Are Amazing!  Pet food & supply drive at Fall movie night  145 lbs of candy was sent to soldiers overseas  $145 to support families in need during the holidays  Holiday Mail for Heroes – over 125 cards!  Toy Drive – donated over $1,400 worth of toys and gift cards  Food Drive – over 1,000 lbs of food  Toiletry drive for Northshore homeless students COMING UP…. Towel Drive Any size, any shape, any condition. Will benefit St. Martin de Porres Shelter in Seattle. Give towels to CindyJ, Drop in the box in the office or bring to the clothing exchange on 2/16.

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Upcoming Dates Upcoming  1/23 (Mon.) – MCT Week- Production on Sat. 1/28  2/3 (Fri.) – Popcorn Friday - $0.25  2/7 (Tues) – PTA General Meeting – 6:30pm – 8pm  2/16 (Thurs.) – Clothing Swap – gym – Free – 6:30pm  2/17 (Fri.) – Dad’s and Donuts – free – 8:30am  2/20 (Mon.) – Focus Day – Olympia, WA CLUBS  1/4 (Wedn.) – Foreign Language (Spanish) resumes  1/10 (Tues.) – Chef’s Club  1/12 (Thurs.) - Knitting Class  1/30 (Mon.) – After School Lego