General Meeting SSAB January 11, 2017

Call to Order Establish Quorum Welcome and Introductions

WELCOME TO OUR NEW ENVIRONMENTAL CHAIR, SNEHAL PHIRKE!!

Melanie Leaumont Treasurer

Officer Reports

FLO Part 2 Training updates Lauren Johnson President FLO Part 2 Training updates You are NOT required to take FLO 2 training if your FLO 1 training was complete prior to August 2016 New dates will be available soon To date- 192 people have attended training 39 PTAs have had someone attend **Please see list in packet of schools that have not attended a training**

President Report Cont’d Please pay your council dues if you haven’t already Council Delegates- if you are not getting my emails email me and ask me to add you to the Council Delegate Distribution list. Honorary Life Member Committees should be formed and selecting award recipients now. Active Status- to date, there are 3 PTAs that have not reached active status. Help raise money for Rally Day- visit pearup.com/lisdptarallyday in less than 10 minutes I raised over $20 by completing simple tasks and it doesn’t cost you anything! A survey has been sent to your local Presidents and is online- participation is appreciated

President Report Cont’d @LISDPTA Lewisville ISD Council of PTAs Dressed to Learn

President Report Cont’d LEF needs readers to help read scholarship applications. There is a one hour training and most of the work can be done from home. Let us know if you are interested. If you have a senior, application deadline is January 27th at 4:30 PM!!

Wendy Hider 2nd VP Membership Membership numbers are down 1,191 members from last year- Keep bringing in members! Several PTAs are within 100 members of receiving their high five award! See the list in your packet.

Chonnie Richey

Committee Reports

Yolanda Murray Katherine Sells Reflections

Shannon Nault Dressed to Learn

Allison Lassahn Founder’s Day Founder’s Day Dinner is February 23rd at Circle R Ranch Be sure and order awards from the Texas PTA website. Lifetime PTA award is $75+shipping February 2nd - Deadline to RSVP and submit payment for banquet Cost is $35 Per person

Janis Miller- Bowling for Scholars

Snehal Phirke Environmental

Dr. Beth Brockman

Katherine Sells The 21-Day Challenge encourages students to be independently healthy by getting into the kitchen and making their own fruit and veggie snacks. The North Texas Recipe Book features recipes that were created by our very own students from (your culinary program name). Sign-Up January 9-22 Challenge Starts January 23 Challenge Ends February 12 Final Survey February 27-March 5 Visit us at www.kids-teaching-kids.com Join us on Facebook: Medical City Children’s Hospital Follow us on Twitter: @MedCityKids Post your Healthy Snack Selfies at #KTK21Day We encourage families to take the challenge together while developing life-long healthy eating habits, one snack at a time!

A Traditional Party Alternative SPOTLIGHT A Traditional Party Alternative Donald Elementary PTA

Donald PTA’s Approach to Parties LISD PTA Council Meeting 1-11-2017

Donald PTA develops fun, successful parties using a minimalist approach Donald PTA’s philosophy for parties is to create fun, family-friendly events on a smart budget. Donald PTA plans, funds, and hosts three parties a year with an expense of ~$500 per party. We are prudent in spending by investing in resources that can be re-used or upcycled for future parties. Although we make adjustments from time to time, we have developed a formula we follow year after year to ensure efficiency in our planning and execution.

Party Planning Kicks Off Stations and snacks are selected Our party planning process is relatively short with minor setup and decoration time Room rep team comes together and determines games, snacks & decorations Initial party setup takes ~30 mins the day before and ~30 mins the day of the party Nov. 10 Dec. 20 Party Planning Kicks Off Stations and snacks are selected Party prep Party setup! Our goal is to ensure that all members of the room rep team feel they have the opportunity to contribute to planning, preparation and execution of our parties while not creating an overwhelming workload. ~1 week before the party, signs are painted and game components are assembled

Parties have 5 stations; there is only one grade in the gym during each 45 minute rotation Stations run smoothly with the help of 16 volunteers per party. All members of our community with completed background checks are invited to volunteer at our parties.

We have subtle keys to success for parties The kids stay physically active and participate in 4 different games / activities (+ snack time) throughout the 45 minutes vs. being confined to a classroom. Younger siblings are welcome to participate in the party; by doing so, the children become acclimated with and excited to attend our school in the future and their parents are free to volunteer or enjoy time with their older child. A new set of games / activities are introduced each year (except for the snowball fight, it has now become a tradition) One party versus individual classroom parties has its advantages; all of our students enjoy the same activities and snack so no student or parent volunteer feels their party is inadequate!

In conclusion… Our approach to parties is firmly rooted in maximizing the benefits for the students and our incredible volunteers make it come to life!

Questions?

New Business

Planning Ahead No February Meeting Bowling for Scholars- February 11 @ AMF Lewisville Lanes FLO 2 Training- January 18th, 10-12 @ Wellington Elementary- limited space available Founders Day Dinner, February 23 @ Circle R Ranch Rally Day, February 27th in Austin March 8 Council Meeting – Location TBD April 12 Council Meeting – Location TBD May 10 Council Meeting @ SSAB

SPOTLIGHT Rally Day Q&A Kristi Hassett