Parkwood PTA

Parkwood Auction/Talent Show will be this Friday, May 17, 2013. You can participate with just a $1.00 raffle ticket that can be purchased after school and before the show. There are different ways to bid on auction items. The first way of bidding is to place a bid on the bidding sheets located in the main lobby of the school.

The second way is to come to the auction and start bidding at 5:00PM. Bidding will close at 6:30PM when the Talent Show begins. PTA will be selling pizza, snacks and drinks starting at 5:30. Come eat dinner while you browse the auction! During the Talent Show we’ll have “Restaurant Frenzy” called by a live auctioneer where you can purchase gift certificates to area restaurants such as Saltoro and Jerseys! Payments for auction items can be made by cash, check or credit. Just a reminder that parents must accompany their student for evening events. This is going to be an exciting time!

If you are interested in seeing items that are up for auction in advance please visit the link: https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/item/Browse.action?auctionId=192070694

PTA meeting April 11th 7pm Parkwood Elementary

Paul Plumis spoke about the new field being started this June. It will be a combination of natural grass (20 years life span) and synthetic turf (10 year life span). It will take up most of the open grassy area by the playground up to the tree line to the south and all the way to Wallingford Rd. It will take from June 2013 until Sept 2014 to complete. It will be the size of a full size soccer field with the ability to be split into two smaller soccer fields. It will also have an area to play kick ball and baseball. The field is designed to be played on by kids up to 10 years old only - no middle school, high school or adult aged people. When complete, the field will be open year round, including weekends and evenings.

Michelle Manis talked about Girls on the Run. Since constructing the new field will close off their area to practice, Girls on the Run will not be happening next year but will start up again for the 2014-2015 school year. Mr Parker is opening up his running club to 3rd graders next year.

Last meeting’s minutes were approved. The budget was approved.

Roots of Empathy (a year long project involving teaching a class about infant care) is a school run project that PTA will contribute $275 to. Approved.

Ms McGoun asked for money to start looking for stuff for the Holiday shops project to be held Dec 2013. The board wanted more information about what she plans on doing - using a company to manage it or buy all the stuff ourselves and manage it?

Classroom Communities had a meeting at Marion’s house and identified people to help out next year. Marion will be getting email addresses from Lisa - district is allowing this now.

The Auction plans are moving forward. There will be a basket raffle as well as auctioning some baskets off. Raffle tix will be $1 each - we want to make sure everyone can be included. Talent auditions will be held soon.

Doug spoke about Cleanscapes giving Parkwood $4000 because our neighborhood has increased recycling efforts. Parkwood also won two achievement awards.

Playground equipment - the district will not give Parkwood any money to replace playground equipment. This will all have to be raised by the school and the PTA. It should cost about $100,000. The board spoke of replacing pieces of the playground over time instead of all at once due to financial constraints. One way to get some money may be to participate in Green Schools.

The budget for next year was reviewed. The board decided to add money to the field trip fund - $3400 ($200 per classroom). This money will come out of the reserves we have built up over the last two years ($11,600).

Meeting adjourned at 8:38pm

There is still room in the after-school Taekwondo program which is offered Wednesdays and Fridays.

Dates: April 10-May 22, 2013
Cost: $130

Forms are in the Parkwood school office if you are interested.

The Parkwood Roar PTA newsletter for April 2013 is available for download(pdf).

Highlights:

• Parkwood Watch D.O.G.S. program kicks off
• Reflections Art Contest
• Parkwood Talent Show, Auction & Basket Raffle, May 17

Next issue: June 4, 2013. Submissions due on 5/17/13 to newsletter@parkwoodpta.org.

PTA minutes March 20th, 7pm, Parkwood Elementary

Margaret Spencer is the Title intervention teacher. She is looking for a parent representative to help her administrate title funds and paperwork. There is a meeting on April 8th at 3:30 at the Shoreline Center for parents to go to - the Title/LAP Parent Advisory Group. Margaret’s email is margaret.spencer@shorelineschools.org.

Last meeting’s minutes and the current budget were approved.

A question regarding the budget concerned playground equipment. It could be $100k. It was suggested that we contact the Parkwood Neighborhood Association (Michelle Morgan is a contact - child in Kindergarten) to see if they will help.

Requests for funds included: Moms and muffins (to be facilitated by Watchdogs) $250, Volunteer Appreciation (to be managed by Ampado) $300, After school Parent’s night out (this is a pass through for the After School program) $0, Science Fair (to be managed by Ms Pembroke) $100. These were all approved by the Board. An additional request was for the Infant Program (to be managed by the Family Advocate) $275 - the Board wanted to know if there were going to be ongoing costs associated with the program before approving it.

FAN meeting will be on May 30th. The plan is to have a review of 2012-2013 and generate some ideas for 2013-2014. There will be another FAN meeting in the fall to plan out new ideas to put into action. Child care will be provided. Included at this meeting will be the Spring General Meeting for the PTA to approve the budget and minutes.

Marion is having a meeting at her house to create ideas for classroom communities. Saturday April 6th 3pm-5pm.

The May Silent Auction is collecting gift cards from local venders. Central market is donating $100 toward pizza. Volunteers are needed! Also, people are encouraged to ask friends, family, employers, etc for donations.

Heritage Night is coming up on April 3rd at 5:30. There will be a potluck with items from around the globe, music, fashion show, art projects.

People nominated to be on the Board next year are: Michelle (current treasurer) - Treasurer, Deb (current secretary) - Secretary, Mea (currently managing Talent show/Silent Auction) - President, Sarah (currently managing classroom communities) - VP.

Meeting adjourned at 9pm

The Golden Acorn Award is given by the PTA for recognition of a volunteer who has given outstanding service to all children in the school community.

If there is a volunteer that you think needs recognition, submit your nomination here.

Parkwood PTA presents an award to an outstanding staff member or teacher at Parkwood Elementary.

Nominate an educator who deserves to be recognized.

PTA minutes February 12th, 7pm, Parkwood Elementary

3rd grade teachers requested money for a field trip to Burke Museum on April 15th. There are 70 3rd graders plus 18-20 chaperones. The three third grade teachers requested $300 for the busses - motion was approved.

Auction and Talent show (May 17th) - Wheatley’s will do sound and light for $500. Additional costs may come up. Volunteers for procurement of items to be auctioned are needed.

Board considered idea of having a December Holiday Shopper next school year.

Last meetings minutes were approved

Budget was reviewed and approved. Teachers have until March 30th to turn in forms for their $100 FTE teacher grants. After that date, the balance of that money will be rolled over into a field trip fund for all grades.

PTA lock box only to be accessed by Michelle, Natalie or Deb

Nominating committee for next year was nominated - Natalie, Sarah, Jill

Original Works will happen again this year - coming soon.

Membership is up to 132 families out of 420

The Works gives household and clothing items to families in need. Parkwood has around 100 families that participate. The Works asked for a bigger donation from the Board which it declined at this time.

Heritage Night and classes are coming in March.

“Family to Family” program is available for adults who want to become “suitable adults” to help kids in need of a temporary home. These adults could become foster parents.

Emergency Preparedness training occurred with staff and three parents in attendance.

Watchdog event happened with 62 dads in attendance and 25 enrolling to volunteer.

Board needs to create a Recognition Committee for this year’s Golden Acorn awards.

Meeting adjourned at 8:45pm

The Parkwood Roar PTA newsletter for December 2012 is available for download (pdf).

• Annual PTA Food Drive: December 4-15
• Reflections Art Contest & Exhibit
• Girls on the Run

Next issue: February 4, 2013. Submissions due on 1/18/13 to newsletter@parkwoodpta.com.