Treasurer's Report

With apologies to all, I will be not be available for the PTO meeting 2/11.  I'm submitting my report here.  Feel free to ask any questions via email:  kwaterk1978@yahoo.com.

Thanks,
Aleks Skibicki
Highland View PTO Treasurer

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PTO Financial Report

1/14-2/11 2013

Starting Balance:       $21,094.53

Expenses:

Sock Hop DJ Expenses           $158.40

Sock Hop Misc. Expenses           $370.77

Conference Dinner $100.51

Sock Hop startup Change           $120.00

Book Fair Invoice        $2,006.68

Total: $2,756.36

Deposits:

Membership             $10.00

Sock Hop Early Tickets $145.00

Sock Hop Change Reimbursement           $120.00

Sock Hop Late Early Tickets             $28.00

Market Day             $57.68

Sock Hop Proceeds (Day Of)   $1,073.90

Market Day             $85.69

Art to Remember (late check)   $64.00

Interest on Account (1/24)              $0.57

Total: $1,584.84

Final Balance:       $19,923.01

Notes:

1)  The Sock Hop was so much fun, I would have called it a success even if it didn’t make a dime.  BUT, it came out $717.73 ahead! ($1,246.90-$529.17)  Way to go Mrs. Hanlon!  Thanks for all your hard work and the work of all the volunteers that made the night a success.

2)  I haven’t scheduled a meeting of the budget committee yet.  I’m planning that for late February/early March to get one, maybe two meetings in before the March PTO meeting.  So, if helping us develop a budget template and process for moving forward sounds like something you might be good at, or just want to have input, let me know and I’ll make sure you’re involved.  kwaterk1978@yahoo.com . 

Awesome Sock Hop!

Just a quick PTO thanks to Mrs. Hanlon for her excellent Highland View Sock Hop this year! And of course a big thank you to all the parent and staff volunteers who helped out to make it a success. Great Job!

January 14th Proposed Minutes

These are the proposed minutes for the January PTO meeting. If you see anything that needs to be changed, make a motion at the beginning of the PTO meeting on February 11th.

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Highland View PTO

January 14, 2013

Minutes

Fifteen individuals were in attendance (including Mrs. Olszewski and Mrs. Dietrich).

The minutes of the November 12, 2012 meeting were approved.

The treasurer’s report was presented and accepted. The PTO thanks Colleen Thiel for her leadership of the Run/Walk for Education, which raised nearly $1000.

Report on Past Events

All the World Festival: Amanda Kachikis reported that many families attended the event and they had more performers than last year. The children’s prizes for completed passports worked well. Amanda expressed thanks to the staff for their involvement.

Conference Dinner: Kristin Settle stated that there was an abundance of volunteers and that the dinner was well received.

RIF Book Distribution: Alison Julien noted that the first book distribution was held in December, with all the students receiving a book. The next distribution will be in March.

Current Projects/Upcoming Events

Sock Hop: Lori Hanlon reported that all is ready for the Sock Hop scheduled for this Friday, January 18^th. Forty-two families purchased tickets in advance and eight individuals signed up to participate in the chili cook-off.

Read Me a Story Night: Alison Julien noted that this event will immediately follow the family dinner on Friday, February 8^th. She will be recruiting volunteer readers and donations of cookies.

Family Dinner: Natalie Thiel is chairing the dinner scheduled for Friday, February 8^th, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Dinner will consist of spaghetti and garlic bread from Klasiana’s. Advance ticket sales will be requested through a flyer to go out soon. She is asking for help from 5^th grade students to clean up.

Book Fair: The next book fair is tentatively scheduled for the week of February 25^th.

Conference Dinner: The second conference dinner will be held on February 25^th and is chaired by Amy Schwark.

Spirit Wear: Chairperson, Jessica Anaya will be sending order forms home with the students in the next couple of weeks.

High Interest Day: Denise Sanders gave an overview of this event which is for 3^rd-5^th grade students and gives them the opportunity to participate in various workshops on careers, hobbies, etc. High Interest Day is the afternoon of Thursday, April 25^th. Anyone who is interested in leading a workshop should contact Denise.

Budget Planning Process

Aleks Skibicki discussed the need for advanced planning in putting together the organization budget for the coming year. He noted that input from the PTO membership is preferred and if anyone is interested in serving on the budget committee (meeting three times in the coming months), they should contact Aleks.

Principal’s Report

Mrs. Dietrich discussed tentative plans to incorporate a science theme into this year’s open house event. She mentioned the idea of bringing in Mad Science to do an assembly for some of the students while other students demonstrate their science projects for family members in their classrooms. This would help ease congestion throughout the building. A PTO member suggested creating an art gallery in the gym instead, turning the night into an evening of Arts and Sciences. Mrs. Dietrich liked this idea and will explore it further with the school staff.

A review of the school’s safety plan has been completed and changes made as appropriate. A flyer went home regarding a recent secure drill.

The 5^th grade students will lead Friday’s CARE assembly on attitude.

Lunch hour math tutoring will begin soon. Fifth grade students will tutor 3^rd graders, 4^th graders will tutor 2^nd graders, and 3^rd graders will tutor 1^st graders. A fourth day will be used for math games.

Mrs. Dietrich and Mrs. Olszewski sought input on changes to the talent show. The number of students interested in participating has increased over the years to the point of having to cut 3^rd grade out of the show last year and still the event is too long. They are considering moving it to an evening event, which was generally endorsed by PTO members.

Meeting Conclusion

The gift card for most parents at the meeting was given to Mrs. Bushman.

The meeting was adjourned.

November 12th Meeting Minutes

Highland View PTO

November 12, 2012

Minutes

Fourteen individuals were in attendance (including Dr. Tharp and Mrs. Dietrich).

Dr. John Tharp, Superintendent of Schools for the Greendale School District, and HV parent, addressed the meeting and briefly discussed his philosophy of education. He responded to several questions from parents about curriculum, standards, and other topics.

The minutes of the October 15, 2012 meeting were approved.

Aleks Skibicki distributed the annual budget, the monthly financial report, and a fall fundraiser overview. He noted that we are expecting a $7200 profit from the fundraiser and that one-fourth of the students participated in the fundraiser.

Current Projects/Upcoming Events

Publishing Center: Lori Hanlon gave an overview of the publishing center and its function. The center opened today and Lori noted that volunteers are always needed and welcome, both for working at the center during the school and typing stories at home.

Sock Hop: Lori Hanlon stated that the Sock Hop is scheduled for January 18^th and is an all-school dance and fun event for the students. Parent volunteers are needed to be stationed around the school to help keep order during the event.

All the World Festival: Amanda Kachikis noted that the event is this Friday from 6:00-7:15. There will be fourteen exhibit tables as well as performances every 15 minutes. Additionally each child who completes the world passport that they use throughout the event will receive a prize/gift.

Conference Dinner: Kristin Settle recruited volunteers online and has a number of families contributing salads, desserts, etc. for the staff conference dinner on November 26.

RIF: Alison Julien gave an overview of RIF (Reading is Fundamental) and noted that the first book distribution will be December 18. Volunteers are needed for this all-day event, where each student in the school receives a new book.

Report on Past Events

Art to Remember: Kendra Bradford reported that more than $5000 in sales will result in approximately $1700 in profit for the PTO. Products are scheduled to arrive on December 12, with the exception of late orders which will come in January.

Fun Run/Walk for Education: Colleen Thiel chaired this event which had its highest turnout for Highland View, with about 140 participants, raising about $1300.

Market Day: Amanda Kachikis informed the group that the most recent Market Day was the best sale to date, raising over $200.

Proposal for Meeting Time Change

A member requested that the PTO consider changing the meeting time from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Attendees at this meeting discussed this issue and decided to leave the time at 6:00 p.m. for the time being, but to perhaps revisit the issue in January.

Principal’s Report

Mrs. Dietrich mentioned that the Florentine Opera assembly for the younger grades is scheduled for February 13. She also noted that students will start earning tickets for positive behaviors through the CARE program and requested the use of PTO funds to purchase raffle prizes. The PTO noted that funds had been budgeted for Read 20 and are available to CARE in lieu of the Read 20 program. She also described how students had written letters to veterans last week in honor of Veteran’s Day. She noted that the winter concerts are coming up next month: Dec. 11 is K5-5^th grade, Dec. 17 is K4, and Jan. 16 is band/orchestra.

Meeting Conclusion

The gift card for most parents at the meeting was given to Ms. Bayer.

The meeting was adjourned.