1. 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
11/29/2016
6:30pm

2. Welcome! Laura Bowman

3. Sponsor Thank You Laura Bowman
Michael Terbet
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, Golden Gator
Donated all the T-shirts for our Fun Run
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

4. Budget Review (as of 11/28/2016) Jennifer Gallagher
Starting Budget $18,596
Budgeted Expenses $71,921
Funds Received $32,637
Actual Budget
Active Fundraising $29,486 $37,000
Passive Fundraising $231 $4200
Expense Paid Out $15,998
Actual Budget
Advocacy & Student Support (11%) $1307 $7950
Cultural Arts (7%) $4720 $5000
Educator Support (25%) $1904 $18,200
Family Outreach (12%) $838 $3200
School Reinvestment (27%) $0 $19,500
Literacy Support (12%) $0 $8300
Operations (6%) $1891 $4271
Current Balance $35,083

5. Fundraising Jill Kuhn Fall Fun Run and Health Challenge
Funds raised $27,000)
Big ticket item this year is Shade Structures and outdoor Learning Spaces. We are in the process of finalizing quotes and picking out our structures!
Restaurant / Spirit Nights – Come get your cup!
Sweet Tomatoes ($337)
Marco’s (December 14th)
Milton’s (January 30th)

6. Membership Sue Reynolds
$10 per person to join!
Membership goal is 300
Current number of members is 246

7. Nominating Committee Sue Reynolds
We are looking for members to serve on our nominating committee
Help recruit the PTA BOD
Want top be on the BOD?
Contact Susan Reynolds
Elections take place in May

8. Reflections Susan Reynolds
Congratulations to our Reflections students, who’s project went on to be judged at the county level.

9. Cultural Arts Sue Reynolds
Transit
An a cappella band, exposed our students to The Evolution of a Cappella.
Leni Newell
Our Artist in Residence, will be inspiring our 5th grade students to create large, vibrant, fabric banners for our Café.
Kuniko Yamanoto
Provides a magical entry into Japanese culture through origami, music and masks.

10. Car Magnets & Spirit Wear Scott Schnack
Thanks to all the families that purchased spirit wear. We will have another drive at the beginning of the next school year.
Car magnets will be available for purchase soon and will be $5 per magnet.
Sale times will be announced in the next newsletter.

11. Hospitality Laura Bowman
Teacher Soup & Salad Luncheon
Coordination of Room Parents
Coordination of Teacher Appreciation Days
Bring a Treat for Teacher this Friday!

12. Box Tops Competition Laura Bowman
Send in your Box Tops!
Competition from December 1st to December 21st.
The Grade level that brings in the most Box Tops for the Month of December will win a PJ day in January! 
If the whole school can bring in 5000 box tops, the entire school will get PJ day!

13. 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 December 18th.
Anything left in Lost and Found at that time will be donated to Note in the Pocket.

14. Keep in touch! Laura Bowman
Website:
Blog:
Twitter: @aces_pta
Remind: @acepta
Facebook: @AbbottsCreekElementaryPTA
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15. How can you help? Laura Bowman
Join PTA today!
Bring in your Box Tops
Link up Harris Teeter, Kroger and Amazon Accounts
Join a committee
Give us feedback

16. Dates to Remember Laura Bowman
December 1st Donuts for Dads
December 2nd Treat for Teacher (Appreciation Day)
December 2nd Early Release
December 3rd Jingle Bell Run (Mileage Club)
December 6th Pieces of Gold
December 14th Marco’s Spirit Night
December 16th Chorus Performance – Triangle Town
December 21st Holiday Dessert Bar for Teachers
December 22nd – Jan 2nd Winter Break NO SCHOOL
January 30th Milton’s Spirit Night

17. Thank You!