Arrowhead PTA General PTA Meeting October 7, :30 – 8:00 pm Arrowhead Library

Welcome/Introductions Keeping it S.A.F.E Words from the School General Meeting Business Committee Reports Upcoming Events Agenda 2

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

Keeping it S.A.F.E! 4 Simple/Sustainable, Accessible, Fun, and Enlightening Board of Directors vs. General – Drives when we vote (and what we vote on) – All meeting types are open to everyone! 6:00 Pre-Meeting Social (30 minutes prior) Fast Introductions Survival Kits – Using the Paddle!

Words from the School 5 Principal ’ s Message (Jesse Harrison) Staff Liaison Report (Deb Henderson)

General Meeting Business 6 Approval of Meeting Minutes, Quorum Established (motion optional – if changes) Standing Rules Revisions (Cary Westerbeck) (motion required)

7 Mission Statement New Mission Statement The Arrowhead PTA is every child's advocate. We seek to work within and in partnership with the school community to develop programs, projects and activities for children and youth that promote health, welfare, safety and education. (motion required)

Overall Goals for – Increase PTA Membership to 400 Members – Increase Male Participation in PTA – Cultivate Parent Education Initiatives – Increase Partnership with MLC Program (motion required)

Budget Changes budget revisions: – Add Line Item Menchies/ Swirl Fundraiser $200 – Add Line Item Sewing Cub for $100

Budget Vote 10 Re-approve Budget (motion required) Refer to online link for the budget file on PTA meeting materials page titled Appendix A.

Legislatively Speaking 11 Sammie Schultz to attend the upcoming WA State PTA Legislative Assembly, October in Vancouver Issues to be discussed include revenue, special education, highly capable students, professional development, discipline, school safety zones, ELL, literacy, continuing the basic education reforms, grading and family engagement, and more. Assembly will vote to prioritize issues most important to WA State PTA lobbying agenda. PTA has funding to send 3 delegates. (motion required to elect voting delegates)

PTA Membership “Our voice and our vote!” as of 10/1/ Thank you to all that have joined! 69% membership (274 members) Goals % membership – (anyone can join!) Members - 1 member for every student 3. 40th Anniversary of our PTA members, 4 delegates We are contacting friends from past years as well as sending “ reminder ” s to people who have not yet renewed this year.

Treasurer Report – Amy Smith 13 Cash as of 9/30/2014 $35,464 (Checking $10,699 and Savings $25,015) Income for the month of September 2014 $1,865 Expense for the month of September 2014 $7,307 Income Highlights ($1,857) Membership Dues Income $1,524 Product Sales$260 Popcorn Sales $73 Expense Highlights ($7,130) Staff Funds $962 Student Appreciation $750 Science Afloat $1,100 Classroom Enrichment $2,000 Bank a Meal $500 Scholarships $500 Author’s Fair $750 Ice Cream Social$168 Community Serve Day $400

Committee Reports 14 Fall Fundraiser Update – Jamie Almond & Kathy Smithers October A BIG shout out to the following companies for their donations: Homestreet BankPlaza Garcia Kenmore LanesSnapdoodle Toys Lowe ’ s – LynnwoodThird Place Books MOD Skin & BodyUniversity of Washington Northlake MarinaWashington State University

Committee Reports 15 Fall Staff Appreciation – Nora Berry Luncheon on Wednesday, October 8 MCT - Anne Bartol Open Positions – Jennifer Wang and Holly Reed – Hawk Walk – Culture Night – Talent Show – Science Fair – General Volunteers (would love to help support stuff as needed/available)

16 Bring a donation to movie night and receive a free bag of popcorn! Donations go to the Seattle Animal Shelter in Ballard Items Needed Canned cat food Bleach KMR – Kitten milk replacement Canned dog food Small dog treats Dry dog and cat food Toys – Kongs, Nylabones, flying bird cat toys, plush toys for dogs FRIDAY, Oct 17: 6:30pm WHERE: In Gym MOVIE : The Lego Movie Kids dress in their pajamas and bring a pillow and water bottle! Concessions will be available for purchase. Committee Reports Movie NightPet Drive

2014 PTA Reflections The World Would Be a Better Place if Six Categories  Dance Choreography, Dance, Film/ Video, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts Includes Special Artist Division for students with physical, cognitive or mental health challenges that meet ADA guidelines Important dates  Entries due at Arrowhead 11/21/14  Entries due to Northshore 12/1/14  Northshore reception 1/9/15 Questions? Contact Julie Trott at

Committee Reports, cont. 18 Club Updates/Announcements – After-school Drama, Basketball, Spanish – Public Safety Committee – SEC – Fall Food Drive On-going Fundraiser/ Benefit Updates – Lunchskins, Sport Cups – Amazon Smile – Seattle Musical Theatre – Seahawks Fall Football Fundraiser – Great Wolf Lodge – Gathered Table – Fred Meyer, Menchies

Thank You 19 Angela Cummings and Kristen Green – Membership Holly Reed – Welcome Back Event Jane Regala – Welcome Back Event Nora Berry - School Supplies Program Tiffany Wintermute - New Family Program Tracy Ballweber - New Family Program Rhonda Bragg – Hawk Talk Newsletter Kay Nakajima – Hawk Talk Newsletter Holly Reed – Community Serve Day Rebecca Looney – Community Serve Day

Wednesday, October 8 Fall Staff Appreciation Luncheon Wednesday, October 8 International Walk to School Day Friday, October 17 Movie Night 6:30pm in the gym Friday - Saturday, October WA State PTA Legislative Assembly November 3-7 Fall Food Drive Tuesday, November 4 PTA Meeting 6:30pm in Library Election Day Friday, November 7 Popcorn Friday Upcoming Events 20