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
9/14/2016
6:30pm

2. Introductions Laura Bowman
Laura Bowman President
Lauren Jones VP, Hospitality
Aimee Dudley VP, Fundraising
Mary Mudryk Secretary
Scott Schnack Treasurer
Jennifer Gallagher Member at Large / Membership
Marla Binker Member at Large
Susan Reynolds Cultural Arts / Reflections
Charissa Sturrino Advocacy Committee Chair
Jodi Bulmer Audit Committee Chair

3. Sponsor Thank You Laura Bowman
We are still accepting corporate sponsors!
Sponsor Thank You Laura Bowman
Michael Terbet, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry Walston
Golden Gator
Spencer Properties
Healthy Smiles
Silver Gator
Galligan Family Dentistry

4. Thank You Laura Bowman
Mr. Brian
Mr. Kevin

5. Membership Drive Laura Bowman
$10 per person to join!
Membership goal is 300
Current number of members is right at 150

6. Budget Scott Schnack 2016-2017 Review
Operating Expenses Income $2470 Expense $2323
Active Fundraising Income $33829 Expense $6374
Passive Fundraising Income $3133 Expense $0
Advocacy & Support Income $2592 Expense $4831
Family Outreach Income $289 Expense $1038
Cultural Arts Income $0 Expense $5466
Literacy Support Income $9146 Expense $6985
School Reinvestment Income $0 Expense $0
Ending bank account total $31,149
20K reserved for shade structures & outdoor learning spaces

7. Budget Scott Schnack 2017-2018 Overview 2017-2018 Expenses $87,925
Operating Expenses Income $3000 Expense $3510
Software, supplies, memberships, dues
Active Fundraising Income $35,500 Expense $5500
Passive Fundraising Income $4200 Expense $0
Advocacy & Support Income $1150 Expense $7500
Backpack buddies, clubs, recorders
Educator Support Income $0 Expense $20,550
Grants, Bus support, teachers appreciation
Family Outreach Income $0 Expense $1850
STEAM nights and programs, family programs
Cultural Arts Income $0 Expense $6000
Literacy Support Income $11,500 Expense $12,000
Book Fair, See Spot Read, Spelling Bee
School Reinvestment Income $0 Expense $31,015
Shade structures / outdoor learning, improved technology

8. Budget Scott Schnack
Budget Vote

9. Spirit Wear Scott Schnack
Look for Spirit Wear order information soon!
Friday’s are Spirit Days!

10. Fundraising Aimee Dudley
Big ticket item this year is keeping our technology ratio at 2:1
“Making Great Gators” Campaign
Restaurant / Spirit Nights

11. Hospitality Lauren Jones
Teacher Appreciation
10/20 (Favorite Flower) / Catered Lunch
12/21 (Expression of Thanks) / Holiday Dessert Bar
02/09 (School Supply) / Catered Lunch
05/11 (Teacher Favorite) / Catered Lunch

12. Cultural Arts Sue Reynolds
Leni Newell
Our artist-in-residence Leni Newell will inspire our 5th grade students to create large, vibrant, fabric banners for our Cafe! This is part 2 of our two-year cafe banner project. How exciting for our 5th graders to create a permanent legacy for their school!
Number Drummer (November 16th)
Will present an amazing interactive math & music performance. Everyone will play an instrument...simultaneously...using Math!
Digeridoo Down Under (February 8th)
They will introduce our children to Australian Music & caring for our environment. Have you ever seen anyone play a didgeridoo?

13. Reflections Sue Reynolds
The PTA has signed ACES up for this years Reflections program.
Please encourage your students to participate!

14. How can you help? Laura Bowman
Join PTA today!
Bring in your Box Tops
Link up Harris Teeter, Kroger and Amazon Accounts
Support your student in the “Making Great Gators Campaign”
Join a committee
Give us feedback

15. Dates to Remember Laura Bowman
September 15th – 29th Spirit Wear Drive
September 21st Teacher Work Day (No School)
September 29th Early Release
October 4th Ident-a-Kid
October 12th Fall Picture Day
October 20th Early Release / Bring a Flower
October 23rd – 27th Artist in Residence
October 26th 3rd Annual Fun Run & Health Challenge
October 31st Teacher Work Day (No School)

16. Thank You!