FOW Meeting Minutes - October 2013

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Friends of Walgrove Members MeetingOctober 1, 2013

AGENDA

I. School/Instructional ReportsA. School Administrative Report (Olivia Adams)

No report from Olivia, just a hello and Coffee with the Principal this Friday,October 4th.

B. School Site Council (Andrew Lamond and Sarah Reimers)SSC members are Michele Dean, Sarah Reimers, Andrew Lamond and Akua. No

CST testing this year as we are transitioning to Common Core, however thereneeds to be a measurement of some sort for Lang Arts, Math and SocialEmotional. Meeting on Thursday October 3rd to decide. There will be no API forthe next two years. 5th Grade may have a science test.II. Officer Reports

A. Co-Presidents (Julie Dair and Brandy Oeser)1. FOW-LAUSD JUA on Kinder Yard

Kinder yard will be reopened, bathroom isnt necessary and we have five moreyears.

2. Parent Center Teacher Project Assembly

No update

3. Shakespeare Club

Due to an inability to find anyone to take the 10 month program as it was in thepast, this will not be available for the 2013 2014 school year. The $1000budgeted will be taken out of the budget. If something else is created, it can bevoted on, but its best to plan for next school year. It was decided there shouldbe announcement since many children are familiar with the program and willnotice its absence.

B. Vice Presidents of Fundraising (Brandy Oeser and Julie Dair,pro tem)


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1. Annual Fund (Leisle Bartley)

No % yet, but we have 16k in the bank, 1k higher than last year at this time. Morethan Bare Bones campaign is starting this month and we are giving out theWindow Clings to those who have donated.

2. Ralphs Community Card Program (Brandy Oeser)

2. Square 1 Art (Lisa Kantor)

Only one class didnt participate, but everyone else did. Sticker sheets will besent home with all students with a catalog. So instead of an online portal,everyone gets something with their childs art. Unfortunately its unlikely orderswill be delivered prior to Channukah given how early it is.

4. Walgroovies (Sarah Reimers and Lisa Kantor)

a. Moms and Muffins $260 dollars, very succesful

b. Dads and Donuts

c. Friendraiser

d. Upcoming Walgroovies: Moms Night In, Bounce and Bake,Halloween Party

3. Whale-of-a-Sale Yard Sale (Clare Carey and Liberty Conboy)

Preliminary numbers are 6k and the Venice Youth Build came to help clean outthe remaining items. Many clothes items were sent to Haiti.

5. Whale-of-a-Sale Yard Sale Bake Sale (Toni Vera-Martinez and KellyRobinson)

6. Sees Candies/Innisbrook (Brandy Oeser)

7. Dine-Outs (Nicole Maharaj)

a. Friday Menchies Cart

b. Fresh Brothers

8. Swag (Michelle Dean and Cynde Cassel)

C. Vice President of Room Parent Coordination and Communications (BetsyCarver)


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1. Walgrove Weekly e-Newsletter Update

2. Website Update (Jennifer Roback)

Working on a site map and clean up. Also registering the domain to direct all

traffic to the site.

4. New FOW logo roll-out

Thanks to Julie Ticknor, we have a new logo. We are also working on a stylesheet so we will have appropriate logos for each situation.

D. Co-Vice Presidents of Hospitality (Toni Vera-Martinez and Kelly Robinson)

E. Secretary (Miriam Sharman)

F. Treasurer (Katka Werth)

G. Controller (Cindy Minor)

III. Committee Reports

A. Library (Michelle Dean, Anne Tierney, and Dana Tasker)B. Arts (Lynn Jones and Kelly Robinson)

Tommy Hilfiger event on October 16

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where he will tour the school.

C. Publications (Caroline Diaz and Dana Tasker): Directory 2013-2014

Proofing, will be distributed October 16th.

D. PR and Community Outreach (Colleen OMara Diamond)

E. Walgrove Grant Task Force (Sarah Reimers and Lisa Tauscher)

F. Green Team (Clare Carey and Denise Bell)

Oct 9 event for tree planting, all kids will participate. November 2nd is communityday, Whole Foods Venice will sponsor and provide food for the workday. They arealso sponsoring gardens for Mark Twain and Venice High School. Daniela Rovedais working on the edible garden on Tuesday and Wednesdays.


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IV. New Business

A. Social Media Manager Position

One person is interested, this position will coordinate all online activities,

maintain things like Great Schools.

B. Recruitment and Retention Task Force Proposal

October 7th early bird tour, a lot of interest

C. IKEA Fundraiser Proposal

We have been selected by Ikea, people can purchase a soft toy for .50 fordonation they can use that donation to support us or another school. Potentialto earn around $1000. November 10 January. Toys are donated to Dept. of

Family Services.

D. Valet Drop-Off One-Month Trial Run

Need three parents each morning to open doors from 7:35-8:05am.

Misc: Couer dAlane sent information about a fund raiser they are having, we willsend it out and the hopes of reciprocity in the future.

V. Happenings

A. Every Tuesday: EARLY DISMISSAL at 1:39pm

B. Every Friday: Lunchtime Council Club in the Library

C. Sees Candies/Innisbrook Sales Fundraisers begin! (Wed, October2)

D. Dine-Out/Take-Out at Fresh Brothers (Wed, October 2, 11am-5pm, MarinaDel Rey)

E. Make-up Picture Day (Thu, October 3)F. LSLC (Local School Leadership Council) Meeting (Thu, October 3, 2:45pm,Parent Center)G. Coffee with the Principal (Fri, October 4, 8:15am-9:15am, Parent Center)H. Annual Fund Be More Than Bare Bones Drive begins! (Wed, October 9)


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I. Walgroovy Moms Night In (Fri, October 11, 7:30pm-Midnight, KantorHome)

J. Walgroovy Bounce and Bake (Sun, October 13, 3:00pm-5:00pm,Christensen Home)

K. Kinder Potluck Playdate (Sun, October 13, 3:00pm-5:00pm, Penmar Park)L. Tommy Hilfiger Event (Tues, October 15)M. Directories are distributed (Wed, October 16)N. Earthquake Drill (Thurs, October 17)O. Sees Candies/Innisbrook Sales Orders are due! (Wed, October 23)P. Walgroovy Halloween Party (Sat, October 26, 2:00pm-5:00pm, DunlapHome)Q. Annual Fund Be More than Bare Bones Drive ends! (Thurs, October 31)R. Walgrove Halloween Spooktacular! (Thurs, October 31, 1:30PM, Quad)

VI. Help WantedsA. Social Media Manager

B. Office Help: 8:00am-9:00am and 1:00pm-2:30pm especially!

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FOW Meeting Minutes - October 2013