February 2nd, 2011 Meeting

1. Call to Order: 3:38 by Sarah

2. Introductions
3. Current Issues
a. Technology
1. AR (Osborne)
A. All but two 2nd grade classes have computers for this
B. Teachers would like one more per class
C. Robyn will look into getting computers donated from Raytheon
D. Sarah and Mindy will talk to IT about Wi-Fi / Supporting more computers
E. We will have answers for the next executive meeting
F. AR books in the library need labeling – please help with this if you can
2. Bee-Bots
A. Miss Fitch would like 5 more
B. She also would like a program for the Special Needs students
C. Executive board will vote via e-mail about funding the program 0nce we have an exact quote.
b. Box Top Update (Robyn)
1. We received a $1300 check for last semester!
2. Classroom winners are:
K- Spooner, 1st- Boyter, 2nd- Judd
3. We will also start doing Campbell’s Soup labels
c. Volunteer of the Month: Andrea Smith
4. Upcoming Events
a. Read-A-Thon
1. 3/7: kick-off
2. 3/22: collection of packets
3. Prizes
A. Look at something more educational
B. Prizes for top two in each grade
C. Teacher prized for most class participation

January 2011 PTO Meeting

1. Call to Order: 3:35

2. Introductions
3. “Tina’s Talk” - Tina was ill, so not in attendance
4. Current Issues - none
5. Upcoming Events
a. 5k Fundraiser
1. 5K and and 1 mile fun run on April 9th or 16th
2. Cost is $1000 up front or $300 + 40% of earning
3. Questions to be asked:
Do we make up our own fee and our own route?
Who do we get permission from to run the route?
What route do we want to do?
What services are provided for the fee?
What about T-shirts? Benefits vs. cost?
Can we / should we have a bounce house for the kids?
What about sponsers?
4. Find out the answers to these questions by 1/21
6. Volunteers Needed
This will be an open forum to have printed sigh ups for up-coming events time slots and contact information
7. Treasurer’s Report
a. bought more gift cards, coffee, and sweatshirts
b. current balance is $9624
8. Election for Celebration Co-chair
a. Lyndsey Doskocil was nominated by Sarah
b. Mindy seconded
c. Lyndsey was nominated Celebration Co-chair
Meeting adjourned at 4:27

December 9th 2010 Meeting Minutes

1. Call to Order: 3:11 by Sarah

2. Updates
a. Treasurer’s Report (Kerri)
1. Current balance $9000
2. Great American Fundraiser profit $8300
3. Upcoming Events
a. Tech Purchases
1. PTO bought AR program for SPS last year
2. Most teachers aren’t using it because of the lack of computers with internet access
3. Find out how we can get internet/computers
4. Let’s finish this project!
b. Staff Appreciation brunch
1. 7:00AM – 2:10PM
2. Coffee coming at 7:00
3. Volunteers needed to set up/tear down
c. 5K to benefit the school
1. Using Tag Run – charge is $1000 or $300 plus 40%
2. 5K plus 1 mile fun run
3. Schedule for April
d. Capri Sun Fundraiser?
1. SIS is no longer doing it
2. Look into doing it for SPS
f. New meeting times1. PTO meeting on Tuesdays at 3:30
2. Executive meeting the Thursday before at 7:30AM
4. Meeting adjourned at 3:46 by Sarah

Staff Appreciation Brunch

The Staff Appreciation Brunch will be held on Friday December 10th.  If you are able, please bring in a brunch item.  Items can be dropped off at parent drop-off or brought into the office.  Thank you!

November 9th Meeting MInutes

1. Call to Order: 3:15 by Anne


2. Updates

a. Treasurer’s Report (Kerri)

1. Current balance $9000

2. Great American Fundraiser profit $7300

3. Class shirt profit $599

b. Gift Cards (Mindy)

1. Need more for birthdays and babysitting

2. Buy one for Carrie Lucas for helping with the fundraiser

c. T-shirts / Sweatshirts (Hollie)

1. Across two years we will make a profit

d. New School District Boundaries

1. Boundary meetings have already been held

2. If you are concerned, attend board meetings or share concerns with Anne.

3. Upcoming Events

a. Science Night at SIS (Anne)

1. November 16th

2. Volunteers needed to help sell food

b. Coat / Uniform Drive (Amy)

1. Collecting 11/15-11/19

2. Volunteers needed to collect and organize

c. Staff Appreciation brunch

1. December 10th

2. Volunteers needed to set up/tear down

d. Gifts for staff of the month

1. Use the $500 Great American credit

e. Capri Sun Fundraiser?

1. Earn 2 cents per pouch

2. Need to coordinate with SIS as they already do this

f. Look into planting a new tree to replace the eucalyptus tree

g. Volunteer of the month for November: Katie Cirando

5. Co-President election

a. Renee is stepping down


b. Anne nominated Sarah Bell


c. Talia seconded

d. Sarah Bell is new co-president


e. We are now in need of a new fundraising chair to replace Sarah

1. Tabled until the next meeting

2. Election will be in December


6. Meeting adjourned at 4:00 by Anne

November PTO meeting

Due to the Veteran's Day holiday, this months PTO meeting will be on Tuesday, November 9th at 3:00PM.  Elections will be held for a new co-president, so come out and vote!

October PTO meeting

Due to the fall break, we will not have a PTO meeting this month.  We hope to see you all in November!