1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. Budget Jennifer Gallagher
Budget Vote

6. Allocation of Funds Jennifer Gallagher

7. 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

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

9. 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.

10. Reflections Sue Reynolds

11. Spirit Wear Scott Schnack
Order your Spirit Wear now!

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

13. 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

14. 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

15. Thank You!