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 5/9/2017 6:30pm

Welcome! Laura Bowman

Corporate Sponsor Thank You!! Laura Bowman Michael Terbet Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, Golden Gator Donated all the T-shirts for our Fun Run Heather Brogdon Pink Boutique, Raleigh & Wake Forest, Golden Gator Donated Teacher Appreciation Gift Cards Jennifer Spencer Spencer Properties, Silver Gator Donated prizes for our Fun Run Brandon Reece Allstate Insurance, Silver Gator Donated membership koozies & water bottles for the Fun Run Will Owens Owens & Miller, Bronze Gator General community donation to support the PTA Katie Carmichael Camp Gladiator, Green Gator Donated Camp Gladiator memberships for Fun Run volunteers & coordinated fitness routines Heather Johnson Heather Johnson Photography, Green Gator Donated photography services for the Fun Run

Highlights Laura Bowman Fundraising We met our goal of $16k for Shade Structures and Outdoor Classrooms through this years Fall Fun Run & Health Challenge!! We had multiple spirit nights and surpassed our fundraising goal!! Milton’s, Marco’s, Sweet Tomatoes, McDonalds! We introduced new ACES Spirit Wear and car magnets Cultural Arts We planned and provided for 3 amazing cultural events and WON a 4th event for the school! Japanese Storytelling, Artist in Residence, Transit, African Storytelling Curriculum Grants We provided grants for Music, Science, Art and PE New drums for the music department • Large art supplies for the art department • Additional Explorer Backpacks & Bird Viewing Stations for the science department • Athletic drums for the physical education department • Activity and focused learning materials for 1st and 2nd Grades • Eye glasses, clothing, food & books for our Backpack Buddies program • Reading material and support supplies for our CCR team

Highlights Laura Bowman Educator Support Provided $100 per teacher / $50 per TA that submitted receipts for classroom supplies and teaching tools Provided funding for educational games, books and concentration tools for 1st and 2nd grades Provided three awesome teacher luncheons & dessert bars + treats throughout the year to show teacher & staff support Extracurricular Financially supported 11 Clubs Financially supported the Spelling Bee Financially supported the Reflections programs Literacy Book Fair Committee put on a great literacy event in which over $2000 was raised for the media center

Highlights – Join Us!! Laura Bowman

Highlights – Join Us!! Laura Bowman City Barbeque Spirit Day / Night ~ Monday June 5th All Day ~ ACES gets 25% of sales!

Highlights – Join Us!! Laura Bowman

Lost and Found Laura Bowman Lost and Found is overflowing! There are many items in our lost and found, located in the cafeteria. From jackets, to hats, to notebooks, to water bottles. Please collect any lost items before the end of the year. Anything left in Lost and Found at that time will be donated to Note in the Pocket.

Budget Review 2016-2017 Jennifer Gallagher Starting Budget $18,596 Budgeted Expenses $71,921 Funds Received $48,918 Actual Budgeted Active Fundraising $32,759 $37,000 Passive Fundraising $2,535 $4,200 Expense Paid Out $15,998 Actual Budgeted Advocacy & Student Support (11%) $3,142 $7,950 Cultural Arts (07%) $5,303 $5,000 Educator Support (25%) $12,198 $18,200 Family Outreach (12%) $890 $3,200 School Reinvestment (27%) $0 $19,500 Literacy Support (12%) $6,985 $8,300 Operations (06%) $2,317 $4,271 Current Balance $31,338

Tentative Budget 2017-2018 Jennifer Gallagher Current Balance @ $31,328 Starting Budget @ $30,000 We are still spending money against this years budget and will be doing so through the end of the year. Your vote today allows us to carry over money to next year and start spending over the summer time if needed. Budgeted Expenses Categories / Programs Advocacy & Student Support (9%) $7,600 Cultural Arts (7%) $6,000 Educator Support (24%) $19,050 Family Outreach (3%) $2,200 School Reinvestment (39%) $10,500 Literacy Support (13%) $31,015 Operations (5%) $3,910 Total Budget $85,775 Next year we will focus on bringing in additional technology, more cultural arts, more family outreach opportunities and the official installation of outdoor learning spaces.

Nominating Committee Sue Reynolds Board of Directors 2017-2018 Slate President Laura Bowman VP, Hospitality Lauren Jones VP, Fundraising Aimee Dudley Secretary Mary Mudryk Treasurer Scott Schnack Any nominations from the floor?

Thank You!