1. Arrowhead PTA 6.10.5 Board of Directors PTA Meeting December 10, 2013 6:30 – 8:00 pm Arrowhead Library

2. 2 Welcome/Introductions Words from the School/District General Business Committee Reports Upcoming Events Agenda We are still... Keeping it S.A.F.E! Simple/Sustainable, Accessible, Fun, and Enlightening

3. 3 Welcome Introductions Name # of Kids/Ages PTA Role (can simply be meeting attendant!)

4. 4 Words from the School/District District February Bond/Levy Presentation (Dick Anastasi) Teacher Liaison (Deb Henderson/Barb Liburdy)

5. 5 General Meeting Business Approval of Meeting Minutes, Quorum Established (motion optional – if changes) Menchies Fundraiser – a $100 success! Spend on Additional gift cards for families in need? (requires vote)

6. 6 Treasurer Report – Amy Smith Cash as of 11/30/2013 $46,234 (Checking $28,325 and Savings $17,909) Significant Income Menchies and Candy Buyback$ 194 Hawk Walk Matching Funds $ 200 Fall Fundraiser Matching$ 180 Popcorn Friday $ 57 Significant Expenses Art Docent Expenses $ 250 Classroom Books $ 203 Fall Fundraiser$ 234

7. 7 PTA Membership “Our voice and our vote!” as of 12/9/2013 Total Members333 Grandparents/Relatives195.7% Friends103.0% Staff (100% Teacher Membership) 3711.1% Arrowhead Parents26780.2% Needed for 100%401 % status83%

8. 8 Nominating Committee (vote required) Jackie Suarez Nora Berry Frank Nielsen In search of.... -President(s) Run meetings, create slides, bi-monthly presidents article, periodic principal meetings, build annual calendar. Exec team members and exec team alum around to help answer any questions. -Co-VP of Events Divide and conquer with existing co-VP acting as point person for events and clubs ensuring chairs know what to do in case they have questions. Continuing on for 2014-2015... -Treasurer Amy Smith -VP Communications Natalie Bachiri -Co-VP of Events Anna Gilbert -Secretary Jenny Wang

9. 9 Legislative Reports Don’t forget to vote by February 11. Mark you calendars now!! ********************** 2014 Legislative Focus Day February 4, 2014 Olympia JOIN WA STATE PTA IN PERSON: Rally, lobby and learn about issues that affect kids Experience your impact Network with advocates and legislative leaders JOIN US VIRTUALLY: Call or send an email. Post a video clip. Share on social media THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY: Speak up, spread the word and keep kids front and center in Olympia!

10. 10 Committee Reports Reflections Update (Julie Trott) 15 Submissions Northshore Council Reflections Reception January 10, 2014 Eastside Foursquare Church @ 6:30pm Directory Update (Stacy Drake) Open Positions (Anna Gilbert/Anne Bartol) – Prize and Sponsorship Chair – Talent Show Chair(s) – Science on the Half Day

11. 11 Committee Reports Continued Auditions - Monday, January 13, 2014 3:35 pm - Arrowhead Gym – Want to host an Actor/Director? – Have an idea for a great show space? – Sign-up for volunteer opportunities at audition –All information is on PTA website Arrowhead PTA and Missoula Children’s Theatre Present

12. 12 Committee Reports Continued Whipstitch Sewing Club (April Rose) – Thursdays starting Jan 6 th in Library @ 3:45pm – Registration Deadline – Dec 20th – Still looking for donated materials Lego Club (Erin Person) – 8-week session – Mondays (start Feb 3) – Gym – Both age groups Science on the Half Day (Various) – Feb 6 – 12:05-2:15pm – Gym – 50 total students/$5 per student – 5 parent-run stations (Angela C, Jenny W, Amy S, Sara S, ? ) – Grand finale demonstration Ed Smith

13. 13 Committee Reports Continued Upcoming Clubs/Events – Next Newsletter Deadline – Dec 19 For delivery on January 7 or 14. Other Announcements – January 14 – Next PTA Meeting – 6:30pm library Parent Education Series #2 Nutrition & Behavior: How Does Food Affect Your Child? (Natalie Bachiri)

14. 14 Thank You! Stacy Drake Directory Jackie Suarez Skate Night Julie Trott Reflections Candy Coalman Book Fair Kristen Green Menchies Fundraiser Tennille Marx Fall Food Drive/Winter Gift

15. 15 December 13 Popcorn Friday December 23 – January 3, 2014 NO SCHOOL – Holiday Break Happy New Year! January 6 School Resumes January 9 Whipstitch Sewing Club Begins January 10 Popcorn Friday! Northshore Council Reflections Reception – Eastside Foursquare @ 6:30pm January 13 - 18 Missoula Children’s Theatre Week January 14 PTA Meeting – Social 6:00pm/Meeting Start 6:30pm Upcoming Events