DGS PTO Minutes

June 8, 2011

Meeting was called to order by President Kim Frauli. Present were:  Amber Tarnowski, Marion Harris, Michelle Imhoff, Shelley Peck, Kim Frauli, Tammy Pulver, Patricia Marshall, Kelly Bruce, Ben Bailey, Aimee Becker, and Gretchen Treglio.

TREASURER’S REPORT

                Kelly Bruce will be new treasurer.

MARKET DAY REPORT

                June 15 will be last pickup day of the year

NEW BUSINESS

UNIVERSITY OF PARENTS (UP)

A teacher/parent cooperative to provide parents with resources and tools to better assist their children before beginning school and once enrolled.

Possible Services Provided:

                Monthly newsletter

                Informational classes/sessions

Cooperate with the current Academic Assistance Program-to help provide resources for volunteers.

Cooperate with school libraries and Prairie Creek Public Library

                UP Pilot Project: Student Book Swap

                                Held in gym during Open House

                                Will need volunteers

Information regarding event can be sent out with registration packets, school supply lists, welcome letters, and/or advertised in the local paper.

MEETING GUEST SPEAKERS

                Once a month, feature a guest speaker before the PTO meeting.

                Ideas for guests:

                Ideas for guest speakers (cont.)

                                Sharon Soto- cafeteria

                                Gary Beier-volunteer safety/emergency plans

                                Meet new Principal and new Superintendent

NEW PARENTS WELCOME

                Welcome brochure

Information about PTO, youth sports/recreation, Dwight,  Market Day, after school program, volunteering, Music Boosters, events calendar

                New parent picnic/matching program

                                Tie in with orientations?

                                Give Market Day info at orientations

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

                Favorite memories book (students write favorite memories of teachers)

                Freebies from businesses

                Parent subs for recess/cafeteria duty

WISH LIST IMPLEMENTATION

                teacherwishlist.com – can be linked to school web page

                                can donate or purchase individual items

                Can Do for classrooms – send though Chamber of Commerce to businesses

                Get rid of unused desks/supplies through possible sale

                Capital campaign – fundraising toward specific cause (Budget must be done first)

SPECIAL EVENTS

                Fun Night – stick with Jr. High plan

                Parent/child dance (Valentine’s Day)

                Ellis Island/Science Fair

                Enrichment Day – Saturday sessions for different subjects/hobbies

SPECIAL EVENTS (CONT.)

                Trick or Treat for S.O.S. – for Jr. High Students

                Movie Night – different age groups

                Internet Safety night – information for parents (Gary Beier?)

FUNDRAISING OPTIONS

                ChuckECheese

                Art to Remember – post student work online for parents/relatives to purchase

                Rainforest Café – free kids meals for field trips

                SnapShot locker.com – parents can download/buy prints of school photos

                Toothbrushes – tie into Dental Health Month (February)

VOLUNTEER IDEAS

                Focus on parent involvement, not fundraising

GRANDPARENTS’ BREAKFAST

                15^th and 16^th of September

CLAP-IN

                Publicize well (ALERT NOW message)

TAX ID# COMMITTEE

                Shelley Peck and Aimee Becker

                Still covered under school’s liability insurance?

                Research on grants

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