Arrowhead PTA Board of Directors PTA Meeting November 4, :30 – 8:00 pm Arrowhead Library

Welcome/Introductions Words from the School Board of Director Business Committee Reports Upcoming Events Agenda 2 We are still... Keeping it S.A.F.E! Simple/Sustainable, Accessible, Fun, and Enlightening

Welcome 3 Introductions Name # of Kids/Ages PTA Role (can simply be meeting attendant!)

Words from the School 4 Staff Liaison Report (Deb Henderson) Welcome our new Librarian: Mrs. Sepessy Principal’s Message (Jesse Harrison)

Board of Director Business 5 Approval of August Meeting Minutes, Quorum Established Fall Fundraiser Update October Treasurer Report Membership Update Legislative Update

Fall Fundraiser Update Jamie Almond, Kathy Smithers, Tiffany Wintermute 6 $16, $2, in matching funds = $18,853! Matching funds still coming in... Make sure to apply for matching funds if you or your spouse have an employer that matches!

Treasurer Report – Amy Smith 7 Cash as of 10/31/2014 $45,954 (Checking $21,935 and Savings $25,018) October Income $ 17,130 October Expense $ 5,569 Significant Income Fall Fundraiser Income $ 16,365 Movie Night $ 261 PTA Membership$ 376 Popcorn $ 127 Significant Expenses State & Council PTA Dues $ 2,767 Popcorn$ 245 Product Sales $ 334 Legislation $ 452 Communications $ 132 Classroom Art $ 113 PE $ 127 Staff Funds $ 703 SEC $ 693

PTA Membership “Our voice and our vote!” as of 11/3/ Total Members 319 Grandparents/Relatives Friends Staff (100% Teacher Membership) 100% Arrowhead Parents Needed for 100%401 % status80%

Legislative Report: 9 Update from Legislative Assembly October 24-25, Vancouver, WA -- Sammie & Peter Schultz represented Arrowhead (Sammie Schultz & Josh Mastel) The Top 5 issues that we all voted in. The results are as follows, in order of votes received: 1) Funding McCleary 2) Create positive school climates through social emotional learning 3) Increasing capital funding 4) Increased access to higher education 5) Breakfast After the Bell In addition to the Top 5, these issues will also be supported by WSPTA, also listed in order of votes received: 6) Investing in Teacher Professional certification 7) Closing Opportunity Gaps 8) Access, Equity & Opportunity for Students with Disabilities and Special Needs 9) FACE- Family And Community Engagement 10) Regulating Child Restraint and Isolation in Schools 11) Increase Playground Safety 12) Inclusive Special Education 13) Equal Access for ELL students

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Committee Reports 12 Reflections (Julie Trott) - Submissions Due November 21 st - Theme: “The world would be a better place if” Directory Update / Cover Art Winner (Stacy Drake) Open Positions (Jenny Wang/Holly Reed) – Hawk Walk – Culture Night – Talent Show Chair(s) – Spring Drama

Committee Reports Continued 13 Auditions - Monday, January 12, :45 pm - Arrowhead Gym –Sign-up for volunteer opportunities at audition –Registration deadline January 9 th –All information is on PTA website Arrowhead PTA and Missoula Children’s Theatre Present

Committee Reports Continued 14 Social Services (Tenille Marx) – Fall Food Drive Update – Upcoming Holiday Gift and Book Drive – Begins 12/1-12/5 Book Fair is Coming!!! (Candy Coalman) – 12/1-12/5 – Volunteer Times: Before School (8:30-9:15am) Lunch Recess (11:55am – 12:55pm) Afterschool (3:30-4pm M/Tu/Th and 2-3pm on Wed)

Committee Reports Continued 15 Upcoming Clubs/Events – Skate Night (Michelle Emtman) – Nov 14, 5-7pm Lynnwood Bowl/Skate – Holiday Art Workshop (Rhonda Bragg/Smart with Art) – Dec 10 & 17 - Gym – NW Aerials Parent’s Night Out (Michelle Emtman) – December 5 th, 7-9pm – Whipstitch Sewing Club (April Rose) – Jan 15 th (6 wks) – Library –Lego Club (Jamie Almond) – Jan 20 th (9 wks) – Gym & library, 3:45-5:15

Thank You! 16 Nora BerryFall Staff Appreciation Sammie & Peter SchultzLegislative Assembly Ed SmithMovie Night Kathy SmithersFall Fundraiser Tiffany WintermuteFall Fundraiser Jamie AlmondFall Fundraiser Sammie SchultzFall Fundraiser Anne BartolFall Fundraiser Sarah FergusonFall Fundraiser Dave AlmondParent Education Series #1

November 12 Reflections Art Night November 14 Skate Night 5-7pm Lynnwood Bowl & Skate November 18 Book Fair Online Ordering Open November 21 Reflections Entries Due November 27 and 28 No School – Thanksgiving Holiday December 5 Northwest Aerials 7-9pm Week of December 1-5 Book Fair! Holiday Gift Drive Begins Tuesday, December 9 PTA Meeting (6:00 Social/6:30 Meeting) Upcoming Events 17