1. 2018/19 Welcome Windy Ridge Parents!
Thank you for joining us this morning.
Please stay for some helpful info and a brief PTA meeting.
Please enjoy the breakfast compliments of your WR PTA.
Brooke Benson, PTA President

2. Administration Principal: Charles Jackson
Assistant Principal: Jacqueline Herrera
Assistant Principal: Noreen Hoffman
The PTA works closely with the WR administration to
make the most of the time and effort we devote to WR.
We sustain a mutual respect for the teachers, staff, and administration of WR.

3. 2018-19 Executive Committee 2018-2019 Executive Committee:
President: Brooke Benson
1st VP Communications: Cari Diez
2nd VP Programs: Linda Smith
3rd VP Fundraising: Shannon Abayasekera
Treasurer: Rebecca Martin
Recording Secretary: Michelle Skandamis
Corresponding Secretary: Katya Galbis

4. What We do
PTA provides FREE family programs, supports the teachers & staff, promotes literacy, academics, and student well-being, all while making school more fun with various spirit events. Some programs include; Reading night, Stem night, Moms & Muffins, Talent Show, Daddy Daughter dance and many more…
In addition to the events & programs PTA sponsors, PTA provides school & classroom funding that supports ALL our children.
We also provide volunteers opportunities for classrooms and school events, along with our PTA sponsored events.
Our goal is to work with the teacher and administration to make the learning experience for our children the best it can possibly be.

5. PTA Meetings
Our monthly board meetings will be held on the first Wed. of each month at 9 am (unless otherwise specified.) We have an open-board policy and welcome everyone! There are still volunteer opportunities for parents who are unable to attend the board meetings. EVENING MEETINGS! As a direct result of our PTA survey sent out last year, we are going to be incorporating more evening PTA general meetings throughout the year. Our first evening meeting will be held Monday, September 10th at 7pm, please make every effort to attend.

6. Programs VP – Linda Smith
We have many programs throughout the year. Some are still being decided and dates are still being confirmed. We need volunteers to make these events successful. Please be on the lookout for volunteer opportunities.
 Dads & Donuts
Mother-Son Game Night
Talent Showcase
Father-Daughter Dance
Reading Night Program
Moms & Muffins
Stem Night
Winter Family Event
and more events in the planning stages…

7. Upcoming Spirit Events
PTA Sponsor’s Coordinator; Megan Satvati
Each month, PTA will hold a spirit event to bring our families together, raise funds to support our fun & free programs, and give back to our generous business PTA sponsors.
Let’s Skate Spirit Night, Friday, August 17th 3:30-close.
More to come!
Your attendance at spirit events supports your PTA and encourages our business partners to continue giving which benefits all students.

8. PTA Membership Malia Gunnarsson, Committee Chair
For only $5 a year, you can join the WR PTA!
Become a Platinum or Gold sponsor and receive many special perks!
Gain voting rights for our meetings.
Become a voice for our children!
Meet people and make new friends!
Share your ideas and make a difference!
Be informed: Keep up with programs and events!
Get your PTA memberships, shirts, hats, & spirit items today at the table in the back.

9. New Spirit Gear for 2018/19 Linda Smith, Chair
T-Shirts: Youth: $10 Adult: $12 Youth polo shirts: $15 Adult polo: $20 Girls’ bling shirts: $20 Ladies’ bling: $25 Caps & Visors: $12 Dri fit: Youth: $15 Adult $20

10. ADDitions Program and Homeroom Representatives
Homeroom Rep Program Coordinator: Karen DePriest
Still need volunteers- the teacher or contact PTA
ADDitions/HRR Training on Aug. 9am in Media Ctr
Must be ADDitions approved each year before volunteering. This is a state rule, not PTA! You can not volunteer at the school until you are additions approved.
Visit volunteer.ocps.net to get started.

11. Last year, your WR PTA gave:
$10,000 to update the sound system.
Over $3,900 on the Arts programs at WR:
Art, Band, Drama, Music, Reflections, Spanish, Strings
Over $3,200 on Family & Community Engagement: all PTA programs, moms/dads events, Guardian Angel, Kdg Round-Up, talent show, etc.
Over $2,900 on Health & Safety: Clinic supplies, MAGIC program, MS sports, PE program, Morning mile, safety patrol, guidance, & behavior specialist.
Over $ 6,200 on Literacy & STEM: Book fairs, K-8 science , STEM, Sunshine state field trip, media, incentive rewards, HawkStore.
Over $7,800 on Promoting a Positive School: Class parties, campus beautification, teacher breakfast/luncheon, field day, ESE support.
Over $1,642 in Mini-Grants.

12. Shannon Abayasekera, Committee Chair
Fundraising 2018/19
Shannon Abayasekera, Committee Chair
We are returning to the Fundraising structure of our Fun Run.
This year it will be a Dance-a-thon!
Prizes for kids at multiple levels.
Awesome Kona Ice reward party for all students during the Dance-a-thon.
More info to come: Please watch for flyers & stay tuned for weekly Connect Orange messages on your phone.
Business Prize Sponsorships available.
Contact us for more information!

13. PTA Communications Cari Diez, VP
Website: windyridgepta.com
Facebook: Windy Ridge PTA
If you are not receiving our weekly ed PTA newsletter, you are missing out on pertinent info about everything Windy Ridge! Sign up today at our tables or go to our website to sign up.

14. PTA and School
Through our survey, we saw some confusion on what our PTA controls verses what the school controls. We wanted to bring some clarity.
Classroom Time for Parents, PTA does NOT control.
After school programs, PTA does NOT control.
Events being held by the school or outside partners, PTA does NOT control.
Holiday or grade level programs/plays/shows, PTA does NOT control.
Personal teachers problems, PTA does not control.
PTA DOES create volunteer opportunities in the school.
PTA DOES have programs and events throughout the year for families to attend and volunteers to participate.
PTA DOES welcome help and ideas from everyone. Please join us!

15. Purpose of this general meeting: Budget
Approve minutes from last general meeting on April 21, 2018
Need motion & second
All in favor?
Present budget for approval
Remember, you are welcome to our first PTA board meeting on Wed. Sept. 5th at 9am in room #513

16. General Meeting is adjourned.
Thank you for coming and please feel free to stay until 10:00am