1. Welcome to the Arrowhead PTA Meeting
November 8, 2016

2. Words from the School Jesse Harrison, Principal
"You've got a real attitude problem, McFly. You're a slacker!"
Mr. Strickland (James Tolkan) Back to the Future (1985)

3. Grade Level Updates Deb Henderson, 4th grade
“Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important.”
Mr. Miyagi

4. Fall Fundraiser Update
Huge Success!!
Income:  $21,849
Cash:  $
Checks:  $12,413.00
PayPal:  $6,890.00
Matching Received:  $145.00
Sponsor Donations:  $600.00
Matching (Future):  $
Total Income with Matching:  $26,232.00
Total Expense: $436.28
THANK YOU KATHY & JAMIE!!!

5. Go dawgs!! Husky Game Fundraiser 43 tickets sold!!
$645 goes to PTA – nice job Allison!!
Go dawgs!!

6. Multicultural Night
Thank you Emily Higson!!

7. PTA Meeting changes
General vs. Board and October Minutes (motion required)
Standing Rules Changes (motion required) 15. General Membership meetings of this unit for the school year shall be held on the following dates at 6:30 pm: October 11, 2016; November 8, 2016, January 10, 2017; February 7, 2017; March 7, 2017; April 4, 2017; May 9, ; and June 6, 2017.

8. Remaining Open Positions
Spring Fundraiser
Hawk Walk - Day of Coordinator
Room Parents (O’Connor)
Art Docents (O’Connor, Howe, Doss)
Stride Trak
WE have 2 large fundraisers – fall and spring. Spring fundraiser is a pass the hat just like the fall fundraiser. Hawk Walk will no longer be the theme of the spring fundraiser but we will still have a hawk walk celebration because kids love it so much. Will need a parent to coordinate that day. Need a school safety chair - Liaison between city/county/school district and Arrowhead PTA regarding traffic/pedestrian/bicycle safety. Stride Trak – web based program that tracks steps and miles - purchased last year. Coach Miller needs a parent to help set it up and get it running. Legislative Liasion – stay informed on all legislative issues, sharing the news with the PTA and possibly attending one or two events throughout the year. Room parent description on next page.
Don’t forget – need to be a PTA member and have a background check on file for all these positions!!

9. Membership Update
Total Members (as of 10/25/16)
346
Grandparents/Relatives 26
7.5%
Friends 2
0.6%
Staff 45
13.0%
Arrowhead Parents
273
78.9%
Needed for 100%
430
% status
80%
Arrowhead PTA was recognized by the Northshore Council PTSA for having exactly as many members now as at the end of the year last year and it was only October!

10. Legislative Update
3 more issues added to long term plan –
1) Resolution regarding Sensory Disorders. The PTA wants to be able to say that they advocate for ALL children. Making sure that classrooms are suitable for children of all learning levels.
2) Resolution on Child Sex trafficking & how we can prevent/stop it.
3)Resolution regarding environmental hazards & Contaminants in school.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
JANUARY 16 – WSPTA FOCUS DATE – STATE CAPITOL, OLYMPIA
APRIL – WSPTA STATE CONVENTION – SEATAC HILTON
Top Five 1. Social Emotional Learning* 2. Amply Fund Basic Education* 3. Closing the Opportunity Gap* 4. Standards for Para-educators* 5. Breakfast after the Bell* Issues Also Supported (listed alphabetically) - Improving Educational Outcomes for Foster Children* - Engaging Families in Student Success - Post-Secondary Higher Education* - Removing Barriers to Implementing ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program) - Restorative Justice and School Safety

11. Budget Updates September Financial Report Ice Cream Social: $312.00
Music Appreciation:  $102.45
Monthly Income: $
Physical Education:  $300.00
Interest Income:  $3.12
Popcorn Expense:  $263.50
PTA Membership Income:  $
Social & Emotional Health Grant:  $
Monthly Expenses:  $12,427.85
Staff Funds:  $
PTA Membership Dues:  $499.00
Student Appreciation Grant:  $
Arrowhead Reads 2016/17:  $
Communication:  $28.92
Author’s Fair:  $750.00
Bank Fees:  $5.00
Bank-a-meal Fund:  $700.00
Classroom Art:  $725.41
Classroom Enrichment:  $

12. Budget Continued October Financial Report Movie Night Expense: $225.65
Monthly Income:  $21,834.81
PTA Membership Dues:  $
Donation Income:  $50.53
School Books Grant:  $
Fall Fundraiser Income:  $21,009.00
Classroom Art:  $28.45
Spring Fundraiser Income:  $100.00
Legislation:   $423.57
Interest Income:  $3.04
Music Appreciation:  $175.08
Movie Night Income:  $380.86
Staff Funds:  $718.79
PTA Membership Income:  $458.06
Student Enrichment Committee:  $
Monthly Expenses:  $13,884.73
Communication:  $132.33
Fall Fundraiser Expense (Envelopes, PayPal Fees):  $436.28
Administrative Expense (Insurance):  $500.00

13. Funding Requests SEC (Student Enrichment Committee)
Staff Development Request
Alternative Seating - Last year the PTA ordered several sizes of the Kore Wobble chairs and 2 sizes of the ergoErgo Seat for a lending library of alternative seating options. These have been hugely successful, along with a Standing desk Conversion Kit.

14. Alternative Seating

15. Art Docent Update Still need art docents for following classrooms:
O’Connor (2), Howe (1), Doss (2)
Art Docent training took place on October 18th from 6:30-8pm in the library
District run art docent training at the administrative center November 17th
6:30-7 Art docent 101
7-8:30 A Night with Art

16. Art Auction Update
Art Auction class project ideas are due on November 31st
For Mrs. Bowker’s class – a Chihuly inspired light sculpture – finished piece will be 16x31

17. Mid-Winter Mixer Auction Update
Themes so far:
6th grade – Movie night
4th grade – Sounders theme
Some ideas to reach out to parents for donations:
- Ask teacher if okay to send flyer home with kids
- Once directory is available, you can parents
- Ask teacher if ok to leave a basket in the classroom

18. Grant Updates
Met with Grant Writer and discussed options for alternative seating, playground equipment, and the garden
Will research other schools in the area to help find grants
Anyone else have any tips?

19. What’s up with the Traffic??
Contributing Factors
Increase in drop-offs during inclement weather
 Long wait to make turns out of the parking lot
Potential Improvements
Encourage continued bus riding & walking during inclement weather (how can we do this effectively?)
Extend Traffic Light Timing (in process)
Drop off child earlier – time has been extended to begin at 8:50am
Over the last several weeks, there has been significant traffic in and around the school parking lot during peak drop-off and pick-up times -- especially on days with inclement weather.
As the school works through various options to help improve this, it was noted that extending the timing of the traffic lights at Arrowhead Drive and Juanita Drive during these peak periods would allow more cars to move in, through, and out of the parking lot.

20. Safety Update School Perimeter New fencing & repairs
South gate now locked daily (8:45AM to 4:00 PM)
Drop-off & Pick Up
Traffic flow concerns (see above slide)
Blue Lines
Keep clear reminders
E-Prep
Additional flashlights
Battery dry storage

21. Upcoming Events for the Family
Thursday, November 10th – Veteran’s Day Assembly & Candy Buy Back
Tuesday, November 15th – Family Game Night
Saturday, November 19th – Huskies vs. Arizona State
November 25 – December 16th & January 3-8 – Bellevue Ice Arena
November 28 – December 2nd – Book Fair and Toy Drive
November 28 – December 8th – Healthy Hawks
Friday, December 9th - NW Aerials Parent Night Out

22. Thank you!!! Next PTA Meeting Tuesday, January 10th - 6pm – 8pm
Thank you to Ed and Amy Smith for the fun Movie Night!
Thanks to the teachers and Jesse for joining us tonight and for helping with the PTA!
Thank you to Emily Higson for the awesome Multicultural Night!
Thanks to Troy Domke for taking on Safety chair and helping with security and traffic issues!
Thanks to Shannon Stone and the other helpers for popcorn Friday!
Thanks to everyone who helped with the Fall Fundraiser!
Next PTA Meeting
Tuesday, January 10th - 6pm – 8pm