1. Arrowhead PTA 6.10.5 General PTA Meeting October 13, 2015 6:30 – 8:00 pm Arrowhead Library

2. Welcome/Introductions Keeping it PTAwesome! Words from the School: Staff Liaison Report- Deb Henderson, Barb Liburdy and Amanda Bowker Dave Lowe- Readers and Writers Workshop Curriculum Special Guest Speakers: Boundary Adjustments, Doug Wilson, Northshore School District General Meeting Business Committee Reports Upcoming Events Agenda 2

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

4. Keeping it PTAwesome! 4 P- Participation, T- Teamwork, A- Awesome! The National PTA Mission and Values statement: The overall purpose of PTA is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. Our goal this year is to keep this mission at the heart of everything we do by focusing on inclusion, equity, transparency and communication. Board of Directors vs. General Drives when we vote (and what we vote on) All meeting types are open to everyone! 6:00 Pre-Meeting Social (30 minutes prior) Fast Introductions Survival Kits – Using the Paddle!

5. Words from the School 5 Staff Liaison Report: Deb Henderson, Barb Liburdy, Amanda Bowker Readers and Writers Workshop Curriculum by Lucy Calkins: David Lowe

6. General Meeting Business 6 Approval of Meeting Minutes, Quorum Established (motion optional – if changes) Standing Rules Revisions (motion required)

7. Overall Goals for 2015-2016 8 – Increase PTA Membership to 412- one for each student – Increase Equity by working toward making PTA sponsored activities accessible to all students – Increase access to literacy promoting materials such as classroom books – Increase Inclusion by offering PTA sponsored activities and events that include everyone (motion required)

8. Budget Changes 9 2015-2016 budget revisions: – Add Multi-Cultural Night budget - $500 – Increase Moms and Muffins Budget to $400 – Increase Staff funds by $650 due to new staff – Books- $7000 ($1000 per grade level) – Host an all school PTAwesome BBQ in the spring - $1000 – Parents Night Out Fundraiser at Inglewood Golf Club- $1000 deposit

9. Budget Vote 10 Re-approve 2015-2016 Budget (motion required)

10. Legislatively Speaking 11 Rose Chapman to attend the upcoming WA State PTA Legislative Assembly, October 24 in Olympia Issues to be discussed include revenue, special education, highly capable students, professional development, discipline, school safety zones, ELL, literacy, continuing the basic education reforms, grading and family engagement, and more. Assembly will vote to prioritize issues most important to WA State PTA lobbying agenda. PTA has funding to send 3 delegates. (motion required to elect voting delegates)

11. PTA Membership “Our voice and our vote!” as of 10/10/2015 12 Thank you to all that have joined! 80% membership (319 members) Grandparents/Relatives- 15 Friends- 4 Staff- 46 Arrowhead Parents- 254 Goals 1. 100% membership – (anyone can join!) 2. 402 Members - 1 member for every student We are contacting friends from past years as well as sending “ reminder ” emails to people who have not yet renewed this year.

12. Treasurer Report – Julie Trott 13 Cash as of 9/30/2015 $44,159 (Checking $19,115 and Savings $25,044) Income for the month of September 2014 $1,718 Expense for the month of September 2014 $7,083 Income Highlights ($1,718) Membership Dues Income $1,718 Expense Highlights ($7,083) Classroom Enrichment $2000 Staff Funds$1,377 Student Appreciation$750 Author’s Fair$750 Bank A Meal$700 Movie Night (License)$355 Popcorn Expenses$194 Ice Cream Social$155 Classroom Art$134 Library Resources$134 Community Serve Day$97

13. Committee Reports 14 Fall Fundraiser Update – Jamie Almond & Kathy Smithers October 19-23 Funds raised during fall fundraiser support: Classroom Funds – books, Arrowhead reads, author visits Enrichment Programs- Science, Art Docent, MCT, Reflections, Drama, Chef’s Club, Sewing and Knitting, Spanish Club, Green Team, and Lego Club Scholarship Funds- Supports Access to PTA Programs Arrowhead Community Events- Pancake Breakfast, Movie Night, Book Fair, Skate Night, School Dance, Moms and Muffins, Dads and Doughnuts, Art Night and Science Fair School, Family, and Community Support: E-Prep, Library Volunteers, Care Committee, Staff Appreciation and Social Services Committee

14. Our goal is to raise $13,500 and have all families participate. The suggested donation is $75 but donations of any amount are appreciated and welcome! A BIG shout out to the following companies and individuals for their donations: Bob Byers Volvo of SeattleMs. MillerLFP Bar and Grill Northlake MarinaGreat Harvest Bread Co.Westerbeck Family Plaza GarciaMenchie’sMrs. Sepessy Ostroms Drug and GiftBasha Tennis Academy Kenmore LanesQFC Juanita Village Northwest AerialsMOD Skin and Body Dawn’s Cake and Candy Supply Papa Murphy’s SkymaniaKidd Valley SwirlSnapdoodle 14

15. Committee Reports 15 Moms and Muffins- Tiffany Wintermute Fall Staff Appreciation – Laura Stevens Chess Club- Senthil Palanisamy After School Drama- Julie Westerbeck Safety- Julie Gorom Open Positions – Sarah Ferguson – Carnival (next year! 2016-2017)Reflections – Hawk Walk- with Sara ZellerGeneral Volunteers – Reflections – Smart With Art- Holiday 3-6 grades –Facebook –Sponsorship and Prizes

16. 16 FRIDAY, Oct 23: 6:30pm WHERE: In Gym MOVIE : Big Hero 6 Kids dress in their pajamas and bring a pillow and water bottle! Concessions will be available for purchase. Committee Reports Movie Night

17. 2015 PTA Reflections Let Your Imagination Fly 17 Six Categories  Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Visual Arts Includes Special Artist Division for students with physical, cognitive or mental health challenges that meet ADA guidelines Important dates  Entries due at Arrowhead: November 25 th  Entries due to Northshore: December 2 nd and 3 rd  District-wide Reflections Celebration: January 8th  Questions? Contact Julie Trott at julietrott1@comcast.netjulietrott1@comcast.net

18. Committee Reports, cont. 18 Club Updates/Announcements – After-school Drama and Chess – Safety/Walk To School Event – SEC On-going Fundraiser/ Benefit Updates – Lunchskins, Sport Cups – Amazon Smile – Seattle Musical Theatre – Seahawks Fall Football Fundraiser – Great Wolf Lodge – Gathered Table – Fred Meyer, Menchies

19. Thank You 19 Angela Cummings and Erin Person – Membership Joanna Little- Welcome Back Event Tiffany Wintermute and Sarah Ferguson- Moms and Muffins AND Popcorn Friday AND Vice Presidents! Thank you! Jenny Wang- New Family Program AND Hawk Talk! Laura Stevens- Staff Appreciation Luncheon Holly Reed- Community Serve Day Julie Gorom- Safety and Walk To School Event Sara Zeller - E-blast newsletter Senthil Palanisamy- Chess Club Julie Westerbeck – Drama Sara Satterlee- Hospitality

20. Wednesday, October 14- Popcorn Wednesday Monday, October 19- Friday, October 24 th - Fall Fundraiser Friday, October 23- Movie Night, Big Hero 6 October 24- WA State PTA Legislative Assembly November 5- Picture Retake Day November 6- Sister Schools Kickoff Assembly November 10- Veteran’s Day Assembly November 10- PTA Board Meeting Upcoming Events 20