WLMS PTSA Executive Board Meeting November 10 2009

WLMS PTSA Executive Board Meeting November 10, 2009

AGENDA CALL TO ORDER I. Welcome and Updates…. …Debra Kafami II. Community/Business Partnerships…. …Aaron Barnett Peer 2 Peer Presentation by Erik A. Kimel, Founder III. Principal’s Report……………. Tom Saunders IV. Budget. . . . Marie Davidson V. PTSA Business………………. . . Committee Chairs VI. New PTSA Committee……. Marta Thompson & April Gray VII. WLMS Sign………………. . Diane La. Guerre VIII. Upcoming Activities………. Debra Kafami IX. Wrap Up………………. All

I. WELCOME AND UPDATES § Welcome members and guests § October minutes § Activities since October 13 th meeting. § 40 th Anniversary Celebration § Staff appreciation: Halloween Treats § Health room snacks

II. COMMUNITY/BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS Aaron Barnett § Erik A. Kimel, Founder http: //www. peer 2 peertutors. com/services/subject-tutoring

III. PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Tom Saunders, Principal http: //lessonslearnedinthemiddle. blogspot. com

IV. BUDGET Marie Davidson

V. PTSA BUSINESS 6 th GRADE LIAISON—Christy Peters 7 th GRADE LIAISON—Jackie Scott p Homelessness Speakers Panel: Mrs. Swank p Twilight Fundraiser for WLMS Media Center: n n n 2 dozen red apples 3 dozen white cupcakes with white icing 3 dozen yellow cupcakes with chocolate frosting 3 dozen Sugar Cookies 3 dozen Chocolate Chip Cookies 3 dozen Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Cookies 8 th GRADE LIAISON—Amy Spanier p 8 th Grade Lock-in

V. PTSA BUSINESS Cultural Arts—Denise Watson-Miller p p p African Art Museum— 6 th and 7 th Graders Slam Poet – 8 th Graders Other Events Materials of Instruction—Taryn Jacobs p p Partnership with Bank Inventories Materials of Instruction—Taryn Jacobs p Partnership with Bank

V. PTSA BUSINESS VOLUNTEER DIRECTORY—Tina Cromartie p 79 Volunteers MEMBERSHIP UPDATE—Lisa Wovas and Marisa Kavka p 152 members to date: n n n p 20 Teachers 23 Students 109 Parents and Guardians Drawing: Family Movie 4 Pack SCHOOL DIRECTORY UPDATE—Maureen Foley p Drawing: $5 Starbucks Certificate SAFETY & EDUCATN—David Rose p HC Drug. Free Rep

V. PTSA BUSINESS FUNDRAISING—Joan Murphy i. Great American p Delivery: November 12 th p Volunteers for call reminders THIS YEAR Total: SALES $10, 349. 50 Net: $4, 426. 87 83 51 Cost $29. 41 $2, 926. 87 SALES Total: $16, 917. 70 Mega Party #Kids $1, 500. 00 Mega Party LAST YEAR PROFIT $7, 782. 14 ? $1, 500. 00 85 $6, 282. 14 $17. 65

V. PTSA BUSINESS PARTY DECISION #1 $1, 500 GA Mega Party 4 Inflatables DJ #2 $300 GA DJ #3 $800 PTSA Party #4 $1, 000 PTSA Party 0 Inflatables 1 Inflatable DJ DJ Cotton Candy Popcorn 2 Inflatables DJ Cotton Candy Popcorn SAVINGS 0 +$1, 200 +$700 +$500 TOTAL NET PROFIT $2, 926. 87 $4, 126. 87 $3, 626. 87 $3, 426. 87

V. PTSA BUSINESS—PIZZA FUNDRAISER www. giannis. com Did you know that Americans eat over 100 acres of pizza a day ? That is more than 350 slices per MINUTE. Everyone loves pizza which is why Gianni's is your best choice for your next fundraiser. Super. Bowl is a great time to hold your next fundraiser. Your friends and family will be hosting parties full of snacks and pizzas. Why not let them buy them from your Gianni's fundraiser. They get the delicious snacks they love and your group gets the money they need. Wings, pretzels, pizza, and delicious desserts will help complete this year's Super. Bowl party. Call your local rep or Gianni's now to book your next sale.

V. PTSA BUSINESS CAC – Larry Crouse PTACHC – Marian Dingle/Jeff Grossman SIT – Laura Torres FIT – Dana Rose Awards & Grants – Cindy Guy Information Technology – Reggie Carey Staff Appreciation – Nancy Glass and Jill Scott 11/23—Hot chocolate and home baked cookies. 11/24—Raffle off a Thanksgiving pie

V. PTSA BUSINESS GOTCHA STORE Elaine Mc. Auliffe elainemcauliffe@yahoo. com Carolyn Powers powersfamily 1111@gmail. com Letter to Target; Donations needed for December Store Tentative Schedule: Thursday, October 8, 2009 Thursday, March 18, 2010 175 STUDENTS SERVED Thursday, December 17, 2009 Thursday, May 20, 2010 Quarterly raffles: November 20, 2009 April 23, 2010 February 5, 2010 June, 2010 Needs: Volunteers Donations: $5 -$10 gifts (cash, giftcards, other)

VI. NEW PTSA COMMITTEE REFLECTIONS PROGRAM—Marta Thompson & April Gray -WLMS will enter in 2 categories: Photography and visual arts. - The theme this year is "Beauty is. . . " - Participants can submit multiple entries. - Entries due: Friday Dec. 11, 2009 to Ms. Gray. -The top 4 entries in each category will be selected. -They will compete in a county wide competition. -Winners of those will compete at a state wide level. - Assistance needed with judging—Contact Ms. Gray or Marta Thompson (410 772 -0069). - Contest will be announced this week.

VI. NEW PTSA COMMITTEE ADDITIONAL IDEAS—La. Treya Manning Guest speakers from the community who could come in and talk about entrepreneurship. § Police officers come in and talk about safety at school and home. § A mentorship level or beginning a girls/boys outreach program that builds self esteem in our children. § Get more father's involved in the school. How about and dad's day where they come in and assist in the classrooms? §

VII. WLMS SIGN Diane La. Guerre--Proposal $2, 570

VIII. UPCOMING ACTIVITIES p American Education Week n p Lime Kiln Middle School PTA Parent Seminar, “Allergies? Asthma? Flu? Know What To Do” n p 11/16/09 at 7 p. m. , Lime Kiln Middle School Cafeteria-RSVP Fundraising party n p November 16 -20 th November 24 th 8 th Grade Lock-in n December 4 th

IX. WRAP UP p NEXT MEETING: December 8 th at 7: 00 p. m. Holiday celebration p NOVEMBER MEETING MINUTES p ACTION ITEMS