Welcome!

February 7, 2012

General Membership Meeting

Arrowhead Elementary PTA 6.10.5

Congratulations to our Reflections Participants!

PTA Reflections – National PTA Program: 2011-2012: Diversity Means…

• Arrowhead District Results: Visual Arts State Qualifier: Teya McGuire• Visual Arts & Dance: Mary-Sunshine Graham, Isabella Ahten, Lana Westerbeck,

Brenna Engelhardt & Syd McGuire• Thank you to our Arrowhead Reflections chair, Melissa Graham

2012-2013 brings: “The Magic of a Moment”

Executive Team Announcement•In December, Jim Johnston stepped down as Treasurer due to life changes since initially accepting the position

•The books were properly turned over and a financial review was conducted on 1/7/2012 for the period of Nov. 1- Dec 31, 2011

•At the conclusion of the financial review, Coleen Frederick was appointed to the Treasurer position effective immediately and tonight General Membership will be asked to vote on Coleen’s appointment at the February GM Meeting

•We sincerely thank Jim for his hard work and efforts and wish to welcome Coleen to the team!

Reading & Approval of the December 2011 Minutes

Treasurer’s Report ~ January 2012 Highlights

•MCT: TOTAL Expenses: $3528.78 Total Income: $3327.37    Net Loss: $201.41

•2011 Popcorn Sales Tax is complete! AH PTA Owed $74.79 for Jan-Dec 2011 – Thank you Cindy!•Nov. 1 – Dec. 31 Financial Review Complete– Thank you Erin, Coleen & Angela! •Reminder: Your PTA Membership is Tax Deductible!

Happy New Year 2012!

.WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT RULES STATE MUST FULLY FUND EDUCATION BY 2018

On 1/5/2012, “…in an unanimous ruling, the Washington Supreme Court upheld a trial court ruling that the Washington Constitution requires the legislature to provide [ample] funding for the education of all children and that the state has failed to fulfill that duty.  In an unusual move, the Supreme Court retained jurisdiction over the case to enable it to make sure the Legislature does what it said it would do when enacting HB 2261.  “This is a clear win, and starting today we have a new conversation,” says Novella Fraser, Washington State PTA President. “We’re not going to talk about more cuts to school kids. We’re going to figure out how to pay for an instructional program that prepares all of our children for college and career...” (Leadership News -- Information for Washington State PTA Leaders

sent in Email on 1/6/2012)

Upcoming Meetings of Interest & Leg UpdateCharter Schools - PTA ForumFebruary 29 from 6:30pm - 8:30pmWashington Middle School in Seattle – 2101 S. Jackson Street, SeattleWhat do public charter schools really mean? Outstanding speakers and a robust Q&A session. This session will be moderated and you'll hear from both pro and con supporters. Let’s Carpool!

  

FOCUS DAY, February 20, 2012Olympia – hosted by WA State PTA Now, more than ever, it’s important to be a voice for our kids! Come to Olympia to advocate for our children!

Committee Reports & Announcements

Science Fair is coming on March 23 (Friday) Classroom visits will happen during lunch on Friday 2/17 before mid-

winter break Requesting 1 or 2 more volunteers to help with classroom visits No Family Demos received to date. Plan to come up with several

suggestions and see if any families would like to execute the idea.  Ex: ‘Rainbow’ station that has several flashlights (sun) and several prisms (raindrops) and teach kids how to make rainbows and relate it to how sun and rain to it. 

Lego & Boeing After School Science will be asked if they would like to have a station. Classroom stations are welcome!

Clothing Swish is coming this Thursday 2/16 Jeanne is looking for a few more free standing mirrors: Jeanne.leasure@gmail.com

 

Committee Reports & Announcements

Dads n Donuts is Coming next Friday 2/17 Come enjoy yummy doughnuts provided by Top Pot & hot Starbucks

Coffee! OJ for all!

 

PTA Award Submission – due by March 1The more specific examples provided, the better.

Email submissions to (e.person@comcast.net) and/or Tana Ingersoll (tana@abrokerage.com)

due by March 1, 2012Golden Acorn

Will present up to 3 at the April General PTA meeting

The PTA Golden Acorn Award is presented each year to people who have given exemplary volunteer service to the children at Arrowhead Elementary and our PTA. It is a very special award and is given for continued and dedicated service. This award is an excellent way to honor PTA members for their outstanding contributions and to celebrate the difference they make in our Arrowhead community.

 

Honorary Life MembershipWill present one award at the June General PTA meeting

The purpose of the Honorary Life Membership is to recognize an individual who has contributed significantly to a PTA at the local unit, council, or state level.

 

Outstanding Advocate AwardWill present one award at the June General PTA meeting

In 2004, the Washington State PTA established the Outstanding Advocate Award, a new statewide volunteer recognition program to recognize and honor individuals for their advocacy work on behalf of

children and youth. This award can be given by a PTA unit, council, or region. Recipients receive a certificate and pin and a contribution is made in their name to the WSPTA Scholarship Program

Copier Update

 

News from the School

 

Pulse Check - 2011-2012 Measurable Goals

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New Business – Region 6 Director Vote

It is time to vote for a new Region 6 Director

1. Each council or local unit has one vote2. Each PTA or council chooses the method of determining its vote3. Once PTA vote is complete an electronic ballot is used by voting for only one candidate or writing in the name of another qualified candidate. The local unit must assure that only one vote is cast for each local unit or council.4. The ballot must be emailed no later than midnight on March 1, 2012.__________________________________________________________________________ REGION 6 ELECTRONIC BALLOT By this response below I am notifying the Washington State PTA of the electronic vote on behalf of the ______________________ PTA/PTSA/Council for 2012-2014 Region 6 Director Election.  To cast your vote please place an X in front of the candidate that you have selected. _____ Sarah DuCette_____ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (write in)

New Business – Nominating Committee

Nominating Committee consists of 3 members and is required in order to elect 2012-2013 Officers in April

Nominating Committee members cannot serve 2 years in a row

Nominating Committee is an annual process and helps ensure a strong PTA organization for the future

 

New Business/Items for DiscussionArt Auction Funds Discussion

Art Auction is intended to raise funds to support art education at Arrowhead. The Art Night Committee concepts and facilitates high quality, classroom created art pieces which will be auctioned off at the Pancake Breakfast event on Saturday March 10

 Proposal (after all expenses are paid)$1,000 to fund Art Night Committee Budget for 2012/2013 School Year

$500 towards May 2012 Art Night Hands On Stations

Next $1875 ($125 per class) will be allocated to Classrooms for Art Education (Field Trips, Artist Visits, Art Lessons, etc. Funds not used in 2012-2013 school year, go back to PTA General Budget

Any Art Auction proceeds over $3,375 will go toward a restricted all-school art experience fund

Our Caring Community – You Are All Amazing! Pet food & supply drive at Fall movie night 145 lbs of candy was sent to soldiers overseas $145 to support families in need during the holidays Holiday Mail for Heroes – over 125 cards! Toy Drive – donated over $1,400 worth of toys and gift cards Food Drive – over 1,000 lbs of food Toiletry drive for Northshore homeless students continues

Happening Now…. Towel DriveAny size, any shape, any condition.

Will benefit St. Martin de Porres Shelter in Seattle. Give towels to CindyJ, Drop in box in the office or bring to the clothing exchange on 2/16.

Committee Chair Thank You’s & Recognition

What’s on your mind?

Coming in April ~ Parent Ed Session: Fitness at Arrowhead ~ Ms. Fernell Miller

Upcoming Dates Upcoming

2/16 (Thurs.) – Clothing Swap – Gym – Free – 6:30pm2/17 (Fri.) – Dad’s and Donuts – free – 8:30am2/20-2/24 – Mid Winter Break2/20 (Mon.) – Focus Day – Olympia, WA3/2 (Fri.) – Popcorn Friday3/6 (Tues.) – PTA Board Meeting3/10 (Sat.) – Art Auction & Pancake Breakfast & Garden Clean Up3/15 (Th.) – Movie Night – Grades 4-63/23 (Fri.) – Science Fair