Slate Creek PTO

Meeting Minutes

Oct. 13, 2008

Topic	Discussion	Action Needed
Welcome	Mari Sailors called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. 10 parents and/or teachers were present	Mari or Amy will send reminders out prior to our next meeting.
Treasurer’s Report	There was no official report given as PTO is in need of a Treasurer for this year.
Secretary’s Minutes	Jonni offered copies of the Sept. minutes to those who were interested. Gina Entz moved and Maureen Entz seconded that the minutes be approved as presented.
Principal’s Report	There is money left in a fund at the Board Office to supplement playground purchases. It was money that was not used last year. Edna would be willing to help with a student directory if that is something we are interested in pursuing. Confirm dates for Pickles/Pencils/Popcorn(PPP) 10/17 and 11/21 and 12/5 and 12/19. Reminder that Carol Goering will need to be reimbursed for purchasing items for outside landscaping up to $150. This had been approved in the spring. Playground Equipment—on the North Side by the Creek. The new equipment will be in the location close to where the other piece was removed. Heather Koehn suggested swings.	More investigation of playground equipment will happen. Games like hopscotch will be painted on the side walk in the fenced in area.
Old Business	Fall Fund-raiser update. Diana reported that 2 years ago, $19900 was sold; 1 year ago $12600 was sold and it was a 50 % profit; this year $15059 was sold with it being a 40% fundraiser. The number of participants was also lower. Some donations were also received which means we raised approx. $6000. 25 Students earned the limo ride to McDonalds. PPP money needs to be withdrawn from the checking account to celebrate the goal that was set in raising money for playground equipment. The last PPP took in $97.81. Mrs. Goering has 3 students helping out on Fridays with this project. Papa John’s. Mrs Robb and Mrs Lowen’s class had the most orders called in. They will get a pizza party. There was a brief discussion about the drinks to go with the pizza and it was decided that milk or water would be just fine, if Papa John’s was no longer providing pop. Slate Creek received a check for $120. There are a few Sonic Cards for $2 each if any one is interested.	Volunteers will be needed to pack and help hand out orders on the afternoon of 10/28. Reminder notes will be sent home since the product needs to stay frozen until consumed. Diana will send a note home to let everyone know when the PPP and Papa John dates are.
	Board Positions to Replace *Treasurer *Assistance with fundraising and PPP.
	Fall Pictures/Retakes The first time pictures were taken things went great.	Retakes are scheduled for Thurs. 10/30.
	T-shirts Gina Entz brought an example of the new t-shirts that will be purchased for the Bucket Filler Program. Shirts will be given away 1 time each month to represent the character trait that has been emphasized that month.
	Family Read night/chili A sign up sheet to bring items and to work was passed around. There was some discussion about asking for a donation vs. actually charging for each person at the chili supper.	Mr. N will purchase inserts for the large cookers to add in the chili preparation. Finalize details on the Monday night before the event.
New Business:	Used Book Sale It was suggested that a used Book Sale to correspond with the event would be a good idea. Children will bring used books to school the week prior to the event and the classroom with the most books donated, each student will receive a coupon for a free book the night of Family Read night.
	Curriculum Night Scheduled for Thursday 10/22.
	Flu-Mist Flu Mist will be given on Friday 10/17	2 volunteers are needed to assist the school nurse
	Fall Theme Parties Friday, Oct. 31	Mari will send remainders to those who have signed up to help.
	American Education Week Nov. 16-22 Snacks will be provided to teachers throughout the week to let them know how much we appreciate what they do for us.

Respectfully submitted by Jonni Brown