Cambridge Elementary PTO Meeting January 15, 2012 Cambridge PTO Mission: “Enhance the educational experience at Cambridge, to develop a closer connection between school and home by encouraging parent involvement, to foster effective and open communication between the school and parents, and to improve the environment at Cambridge through volunteer and financial support.”

Meeting Agenda I.Call to Order – Dave Melfi II.Posting of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance III.Presidents Comments – Dave Melfi IV.Principal’s Update – Mrs. Babb V.Guest Speaker – Dr. Kevin Brown: Superintendent VI.Treasurer’s Report - Donnelle Holck VII.Communications & Literacy – Caroline Mabery VIII.Health & Wellness Update - Yvette Bray IX.Fundraising Update - Elizabeth Cox X.AH Foundation Overview XI.GEM/door prize XII.Teacher of the Month Award XIII.PTO Student Awards XIV.Adjournment – Dave Melfi

Welcome & Opening Remarks! Dave Melfi, President Today’s lunch is provided by

The Sound of Music is coming to Alamo Heights High School! Six performances: Jan 24 th,25 th,26 th & 31 st and Feb 1 st & 2 nd - 7:00 pm. Tickets for the timeless classic go on sale Monday, January 7, Buy tickets online at thesoundofmusic.brownpapertickets.com or in person January 7 th,8 th & 9 th at the Auditorium Box Office from 3-5 pm.thesoundofmusic.brownpapertickets.com Bring the whole family! Experience over 150 students involved on stage, in the orchestra, and creating the show. Questions? Call David at or Missy at More Box Office hours posted at thesoundofmusic.brownpapertickets.com.

Principal’s Update Mrs. Babb

Guest Speaker Dr. Kevin Brown AHISD Superintendent

Treasurer’s Report Donnelle Holck - Treasurer Bank Balance: Checking: 32, Money Market: 166, Total: $198,493.50

Communication & Literacy Caroline Mabery, VP of Communication & Literacy Upcoming Events: ­ Visiting Author/Illustrator Day – February 7 th David Catrow ­ Valentines Post Office – February 11-14

Health and Wellness Report Yvette Bray, VP of Health and Wellness Upcoming Events: ­ Walk n Roll – February 6th ­ Run for your heart February 11. Special guest...Boy With A Ball. ­ Jump Rope for Heart February Volunteers Needed!!! Laura Colligan is our Chair this year! ­ Bike Rodeo is coming up February 22nd and the assembly for the kids will be Feb 19th Health & Wellness Council: ­ Our very own Jack Rose was chosen to be on the Mayor's Health and Wellness Council.

Fundraising Report Elizabeth Cox, VP of Fundraising ­ Fall 2013 Fundraiser Ideas: ­ Papa Johns Delivery Night: Jan 23 rd ! ­ Balloonfest: Friday, April 5 3-6pm

Fundraising Meter Goal Net Funds raised to date $94,837 $100,000 $50,000 $150,000 $125, Fundraising Goal $57,288 46% of Goal

AH Foundation Update

GEM Award & Door Prizes

PTO Student Awards

Mark Your Calendars  January 14 th Frosty Fun Run (6pm)  January 23 rd Papa John’s Night  February 6 th Walk & Roll  Febuary 7 th Visiting Author  February 11 th – 14 th Valentines Post Office  February 11 th- 14 th Jump Ropes for Heart  February 22 nd Bike Rodeo  February 28 th Family Art Night