*Please note the minutes are tailored to be viewed on the website. If you would like to see the full
version, please contact the PTA President.
PTA MEETING MINUTES
October 16, 2008, 7:30 a.m.
Science Program:
Ted Lawrence will perform as Dr. Quark, teaching Levers and Pulleys.
Soccer Jamboree: November 2
A grill has been obtained. More grills are still needed. PTA will provide hot dogs, hamburgers, hot
chocolate, baked goods, drinks, popcorn, etc. Volunteers are needed to bake. More volunteers are
needed for this.
Craft Show: Saturday, November 15, 9:00a-4:00p
Volunteers are needed for set up on Friday. Vendors are being lined up. Rentals will run $25 for the
entryway, $15 for the gym, and $2 for children with card tables. Lunch will be offered for $5.
Volunteers are needed to make soup.
Family Fun Movie Night: November 12
It was suggested that we watch Kung Fu Panda on a big screen in the gym. Feedback from this was
positive.
Faculty Staff Lunch: December 3, 2008
End of Year Picnic: It was discussed that Volunteer Awards would occur on the same night.
Local Fundraiser: Ordered items will arrive in December. Volunteers will be needed to assemble and
distribute.
$20 Teacher Drawing Winner:
NEXT PTA MEETING: Wednesday, November 19, 6:30 p.m.
PTA MEETING MINUTES
September 17, 2008
OLD BUSINESS
Our current income, budget and expenses were discussed.
We have been asked to bake for the African event on October 7, from 6:30-7:30pm. Volunteers will
be needed.
NEW BUSINESS
FUNDRAISERS
1)"LOCAL FUNDRAISER"
Participants include the Taylor Brothers, Pottery by Evy, Cook in the Kitchen, and Garfield's
Smokehouse. Our Blackhawk Breakfast Box (including our own “PES Blackhawk” label) will include
pancake mix, syrup, bacon, and pottery (maple leaf or spoon rest).
Betsy will investigate Vista Print to do the labels and order forms (one per family). Ordering will be
from October 6-17, with delivery the week of December 8. We will need volunteers to organize the
packages for distribution.
2) SOCCER TOURNEY – KUA – November 2, 2008 (7:00am – 9:00pm)
A) 7TH GRADE INTERESTED IN HELPING
PTA will organize food for sale, possibly sharing the income with the seventh grade, i.e., they could
run their own snack table. Betsy will find out more details from Brandon such as being prepared for
a last minute tournament relocation. It was proposed that the PTA food sale be advertised in the
tournament brochure.
3) 'TIS THE SEASON CRAFT SHOW
November 15, 9:00am-4:00pm
Prices for space rental will be $25 for the gym, $15 for the hallway, $2 for children to bring a card
table. Lunch will be available for $5 (soup, roll, drink and two cookies). We will need volunteers to
provide food donations. Delinda suggested that we target a larger audience by being specific as to
the vendors that will be attending.
BABYSITTING COURSE - 7TH GRADE
It was decided that PTA will pay for half the cost of the babysitting course to occur in October, the
other half coming from individual participants.
AUTHOR
This is planned for February or March. Members of the faculty and staff proposed a media journalist.
We are waiting for more feedback, then the faculty and staff will vote.
SCIENCE PROGRAM
This is proposed for May.
MISCELLANEOUS
Teacher’s Luncheon – proposed for December
Check the website! It will be updated. Gina suggested that we include volunteer requests in the
newsletter and by email. She also suggested that in the title for volunteer requests, the event and
date be first, to command attention.
The morning meeting held on September 16 at 7:30am was very successful. Many teachers
enthusiastically requested that we hold the morning meeting a different day of the week.
Family Fun Night – Friday, September 19, 5:30pm. This will be a potluck with drinks provided.
Kickball will be held on the front field.
EXTREME MAKEOVER DRAWING WINNER: Please see the newsletter.
PTA will assist her in using the money for her classroom.
TEACHER DRAWING WINNER: please see the newsletter
Other possible purchases:
It was also discussed that digital cameras could be purchased for general borrowing use.
It was decided that a popcorn machine would be purchased for school events!!!
