Arrowhead PTA PTA General Meeting February 10, :30 – 8:00 pm Arrowhead Library

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

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

4 Words from the School/District Staff Liaison Report (Deb Henderson) Smarter Balance Assessment (Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Frye)

5 General Meeting Business Approval of Meeting Minutes, Quorum Established (motion optional – if changes) Financial Review Report (Elisabeth Jousse/Julie Trott/David Almond) Budget Line Item - Science Club

6 Treasurer Report – Amy Smith Cash as of 1/31/2015 $44,322 Significant Income MCT$ 3,056 Fall Fundraiser $ 950 Sewing Club $ 280 Popcorn$ 62 Significant Expenses MCT$ 2,378 Science on the Half Day $ 328 Sewing Club$ 265 School Dance DJ Deposit $ 173 Fall Fundraiser$ 68 Directories$ 149 Healthy Choice$ 27 Hospitality/ Admin$ 121 Science Fair $ 50 Staff Funds $ 267

Goals – Midpoint Check Increase Membership to 400 Jan 2013 – 368 Total Student Body Total Members (85%) – 253 Family/Teachers/Staff (69%) – 59 Grandparents/Friends (16%) Jan 2014 – 401 Total Student Body Total Members (85%) – 310 Family/Teachers/Staff (77%) INCREASE!! – 31 Grandparents/Friends (8%) Jan 2015 – 400 Total Student Body Total Members (82%) – 100% Staff – 155 Families (Directories)

Increase Male Participation – More Men in Key Positions and as Committee Chairs - Co-President, Legislation, Pancake Breakfast, School Dance, Science Fair, Hawk Walk, Movie Night, Art Night, Dads & Donuts, Financial Review, E-prep – Movie Night is run by all male volunteers – Dads & Donuts is run by all male volunteers (recruiting more men as future volunteers during this event) – Pancake Breakfast co-chaired by men Goals – Midpoint Check

Cultivate Parent Education Initiatives – Understanding and Planning for Your Child ’ s College Education – Healthy Holiday Snacks – City of Kenmore Discusses Target Zero Initiative Increase Partnership with Mid Level Blended Program – Communicating with MLB teachers about their needs – Integrating SEPAC (Special Education Parent/Professional Advisory Council) Initiatives into our Programs and Events Goals – Midpoint Check

PTA Award Submission – due by April 1 The more specific examples provided, the better. Golden Acorn Will present up to 3 at the June General PTA meeting The PTA Golden Acorn Award is presented each year to people who have given exemplary volunteer service to the children at Arrowhead Elementary and our PTA. It is a very special award and is given for continued and dedicated service. This award is an excellent way to honor PTA members for their outstanding contributions and to celebrate the difference they make in our Arrowhead community. Honorary Life Membership Will present one award at the June General PTA meeting The purpose of the Honorary Life Membership is to recognize an individual who has contributed significantly to a PTA at the local unit, council, or state level. Outstanding Advocate Award Will present one award at the June General PTA meeting In 2004, the Washington State PTA established the Outstanding Advocate Award, a new statewide volunteer recognition program to recognize and honor individuals for their advocacy work on behalf of children and youth. This award can be given by a PTA unit, council, or region. Recipients receive a certificate and pin and a contribution is made in their name to the WSPTA Scholarship Program

11 PTA Membership “ Our voice and our vote! ” as of 2/6/2015 Total Members328 Needed for 100%400 % status82%

12 Legislative Report 2015 Legislative Focus Day

13 Committee Reports Ham it Up – Spring Drama - March 4 Entice the Stomach!! – Pancake Breakfast – March 7 Work it Off! – Garden Cleanup after Pancake Breakfast Evening Events – Movie Night - March 13 – NW Aerials Fundraiser – March 20

14 Committee Reports Science on the Half Day Sewing Club Dads & Donuts Nominating Committee Volunteer Positions - Talent Show, Carnival New Club - Chess Website

15 Other Happenings Northshore School District Reconfiguration - Feb. 26th March PTA Meeting - Northshore School District Changes and Emergency Prep at our School

16 Thank You! Anne Bartol Missoula Children ’ s Theatre Jen Garnick Missoula Children ’ s Theatre Raffaella Geremia Missoula Children ’ s Theatre Josh Mastel Legislative Focus Day Sammie SchultzLegislative Focus Day Peter SchultzLegislative Focus Day Angela Cummings Science on the ½ Day April Rose Sewing Club

17 February 11 Dads n’ Donuts 8:30am Gym February Mid-winter break – NO SCHOOL March 4 Afterschool Drama Club Begins for Grades K-2nd March 6 Popcorn Friday March 7 Pancake Breakfast and Garden Cleanup – 8:30am March 10 PTA Meeting 6:00pm Pre-Social/6:30 Meeting Start March 13 Movie Night March 20 Northwest Aerials Fun Night Upcoming Events