1. ACES PTA MEETING September 27, 2018 6:30pm
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
September 27, 2018
6:30pm

2. Introductions Laura Bowman
Laura Bowman President
Carey McMahan VP, Hospitality
Aimee Dudley VP, Fundraising
Mary Mudryk Secretary
Jennifer Smith Treasurer
Susan Reynolds Member at Large
Scott Schnack Member at Large
Karen Segal Member at Large
Helen O'Shaughnessy Member at Large
Pamela Emerson Teacher Representative
Elizabeth Dolby Teacher Representative
Sarah McDade Advocacy Committee Chair
Jodi Bulmer Audit Committee Chair

3. Sponsor Thank You Laura Bowman
Wake Family Law Group
Healthy Smiles
Apex Leadership
Kennedy Office Supply
Chronic Taco
Two Roosters Ice Cream
Galligan Family Dentistry
The Bowman Family

4. A Word From Our Sponsor!

5. Budget Laura Bowman & Jennifer Smith
Take a Vote!

6. Fundraising Apex Leadership & Aimee Dudley
Introducing Apex Leadership!

7. Membership Laura Bowman
$10 per person to join!
Membership goal is 400
Current number of members is right at 140

8. Cultural Arts Susan Reynolds

9. Reflections Susan Reynolds

10. Spirit Wear Scott Schnack
Order your Spirit Wear next week, starting October 2nd.
This will be our ONLY Spirit Wear drive this year, don’t miss out!

11. Advocacy Jaimie Francis
Our role is to support ACES students, families, staff and public education.
We are just getting started - 1st committee meeting is on Oct 1st
We will be looking for ways to support ACES by keeping up with school policy changes and political issues related to public education as well as planning events to foster student health.

12. Advocacy Jaimie Francis
This is an election year and we urge parents to review the issues and VOTE!
Sample Ballots are a good place to start!
Number of Constitutional Amendments to review
Each seat in the legislature has 2 opponents
Wake County School Bond - $548,000,000 to construct, renovate, expand, improve and equip school buildings and other school facilities
Local School Board elections – District 3
Roxie Cash (incumbent) vs. Shaun Pollenz
Don’t forget to wear #redfored on Wednesdays(kids too!!) in support of public education

13. Advocacy Jaimie Francis
Enrollment plan is under development
Second draft was released on Sept 18th
Third will be released on Oct 16th
Final vote will be on Nov 20th
Changes affecting ACES families
Heritage HS base area is changing
East of Capital – Heritage & Rolesville
West of Capital – Wakefield & Millbrook
Application schools narrowed to 1 per base school based on proximity and capacity
Grandfather requests will now be made in Nov/Dec before the yellow cards go out
Assignments can be seen on PowerSchool after enrollment plan approved

14. Box Top Competition Laura Bowman
Class with the most box tops between now and Oct. 31st get a sweet treat surprise!

15. Hospitality Laura Bowman

16. Science Fair Jen Wilgus
ACE Science Fair is planned for Thursday, Jan 17 from 6-8 PM with a weather backup date of Thursday Jan 24th here in the school gym.
Open to all 2nd-5th graders and K-1st will have an in-class science challenge. 
Even if your student is not participating, it will be a fun family event with food, raffles with great prices like summer camps & experiences, and lots of neat hands on science demonstrations.  

17. Schools Helping Schools Laura Bowman

18. Keep in touch! Laura Bowman
Website:
Memberhub:
Announcements:
Twitter: @aces_pta
Facebook: @AbbottsCreekElementaryPTA

19. How can you help? Laura Bowman
Join PTA today!
Bring in your Box Tops
Link up Harris Teeter and Amazon Smile Accounts
Use R City Rocks
Drop ACES PTA name when you shop at The Teach Me Store
Support your student during our October Apex Strong Fun Run!
Join a committee
Give us feedback

20. Dates to Remember Laura Bowman
September 28th Full Make Up Day / Notes of Thanks
October 2nd Spirit Wear Drive Starts
October 11th Picture Day
October 15th Apex Strong Fun Run Pep Rally
October 19th Full Makeup Day
October 21st Fall Festival
October 25th Apex Strong Fun Run!
October 31st Full Make Up Day

21. Thank You!