Parental involvement will be encouraged in each student’s educational experience to enhance learning, high moral standards, and quality lifestyle.
Involvement:
- We discussed how to attain more parent involvement. Some suggestions were to advertise PTO in many ways – distribute a sheet at the September parent teacher conferences explaining the purpose of the PTO and ways to become involved. This sheet will include: mission statement, accomplishments from last year, future plans, volunteer opportunities, fundraising goals, contact information, website reminder, meeting dates.
- We will also advertise PTO accomplishments in the newsletter.
- We will identify where we want the funds we raise to be allocated. Some suggestions: teacher appreciation gifts, needy children fund.
Fundraiser Information:
- A recently completed fundraiser was doing the nursery for the Okoboji Bible Conference Nursery. A special thanks was given to all who helped with this successful project. We raised $600 with this fund raiser.
- After this fundraiser and before the popcorn machine is purchased our PTO account is at $3,365.00
- The fundraisers planned by the PTO for the 2007-2008 school year include:
- Scholastic Book Fair (dates during conferences)
- September 18 – 4:00 – 7:00
- September 27 – 4:00 – 8:00
- School T-shirts (just for the elementary students done every other year)
- They will be short-sleeved, 50/50 blend, with a Boyden-Hull logo on the front and the positive behavior acronym on the backs (COMET = courtesy, ownership, motivation, empathy, teamwork).
- Order forms will be distributed the first week in October. The objective will be to keep the price low so all can afford to purchase a shirt. Cost will be set at the next meeting after additional pricing information is received.
- Some extras will be ordered to be used as incentives and for late orders.
- Crystal R. is coordinating this project.
- Reach for the Stars (reading incentive program)
- This will be done again with the approximate timeframe of March 3-14. Julie K. will work with Mr. Kerr on specific dates and reading goals.
- School yearbook (this project will be done yearly)
- This will be done again this year as it was very well-received.
- A special thanks to Demco for donating the color printing instead of black/white.
- An extra special thanks to Greta G. for all her hard work on this project.
- Since this was a lot of work for Greta, it was suggested we hire a college graphic arts students (pay a stipend) for this project next year. Also, look into purchasing software for this project.
- We will set out last year’s yearbook as a sample at the spring conferences so parents can see what they will receive if they place an order.
- Teachers are encouraged to take pictures throughout the school year and add captions with the student’s names included.
- Jr High concession
- This was discussed and tabled for further discussion at the next meeting.
- Mr. Kerr will provide all fundraising activities and their dates to Sue so they can be included in the school’s master planner.
Volunteer Opportunities in the School:
- There are many volunteer duties a parent, grandparent, or community member can do. Some options: listen to children read, general classroom help, help with make-up work, cutting, pasting, and creating, field trips, bilingual education, clerical activities to name a few. If you are interested in getting involved, you can print off a volunteer application or sheets will be available at the September parent-teacher conferences by the teachers. If you filled out a sheet last year, you do not need to do so again. Sindy B. at 439-2218 will coordinate this effort. Teachers are encouraged to share their needs.
Teacher Gifts:
- The PTO would like to begin doing some thank you gifts to the teachers on special occasions. A number of items were shared and some definite plans will be decided upon at the next meeting.
Teacher Recognition:
- The teachers had cake the first day of school and many teachers have expressed their gratitude. Thanks to Pam W. for making the cakes and bringing them him – we heard they were delicious.
Upcoming Parent/Teacher Conferences:
- Cheri B. and Nancy R. will be coordinating bringing in a meal to the teachers during conferences. Tacos will be brought to the elementary on the 18th and to the high school on the 27th. If you would like to sign up to bring a pan of bars, please contact Cheri (439-2620) or Nancy (725-2351).
Principal Report:
Mr. Kerr shared some news from the elementary. There are currently 364 students enrolled. The Hispanic population is now 16%. He shared that Nikki Zylstra, a new teacher, will be teaching Spanish to the children as part of her duties. The building project is coming along well but they are not in their offices yet. A new sound system will be installed. The new addition is ahead of schedule. The 6th graders from last year purchased 40 books for the library as part of their legacy project.
Upcoming Meeting Dates: (note: childcare is provided at every meeting)
- Tuesday, September 18
- Monday, October 22
- Tuesday, November 13
- December – off
- Tuesday, January 8 (note change from the 7th)
- Tuesday, February 26
- Monday, March 17
- Tuesday, April 15
- Tuesday, May 20
PTO Officers for 2007-2008:
Pam W. – president
Julie K. – secretary
Peggi O. – treasurer
Thank you, Pam W., for providing the great bars.
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