Minutes: Highland View PTO
Monday 4-18-16
1) Called to order at 6:00 p.m., 11 people were in attendance.
2) Review and amend agenda: Add Teacher Appreciation Week and take off Room Parent Update
3) Minutes from March were reviewed. The March minutes were reviewed and approved.
4) Treasurer’s Report-The Treasurer’s report was reviewed and approved.
5) School Board Update-Mr. Comiskey noted that there is a math curriculum update: pilots were presented and preliminary decision is that the “Bridges Math” program will be adopted and used in the upcoming school year. An enrollment update was given by all of the elementary schools. Benchmark data comparing Greendale to other school districts was given. Greendale outperforms other surrounding districts on state testing despite our varying socioeconomic statuses amongst the schools. Rumors of a referendum have been going around Greendale. There is no referendum scheduled as of today. There was a building report given and at the May 2 Board meeting, the board plans on reviewing facility studies reports. Mr. Comiskey will look into parking studies for drop off at Highland View.
6) Past/current events
STEM Fest-The students were proud of their hard work. Just as many 5K as 5th grade students presented their projects. It was a big success! Let’s do it again next year! There were 80 projects and 200 students attended.
RIF-The spring book distribution was successful. Next year we will continue to break up the day by grade level (K4-2nd and 3rd-5th) so students have enough time to pick out grade appropriate books.
Scholastic Book fair-This was our highest volume event of the year thus far. We used some of the profits for Battle of the Books prizes, which the students (and parents) appreciated.
7) Upcoming Events
-May Fitness Event- PTO will purchase gift certificates from Park and Rec to be given out as incentives for students who fill out panther paw sheets for participating in healthy eating and exercise. There will be a whole school incentive, as well. Students will announce how they achieved their 30 min/healthy eating on the daily announcements.
-High Interest Day-Ideas are still needed. There have been some confirmations so far. Grades 3-5 will participate in the afternoon sessions and rotate through the sessions.
-Village Days Game booth-In the past Highland View had a booth and games. This year, Village Days will take place August 12-14, 2016. If parents are interested in volunteering, we could participate in this fundraiser.
-Read and Roll-Every grade level gets asked questions based upon books read this year. Students in grade 3 will get a taste of how “Battle of the Books” is run.
-End of the Year Event-There is not one scheduled so far, since the end of the year is so busy. A committee will meet to discuss a possible event or begin planning a family event for the fall. Maybe incorporate the Milwaukee Flyers as entertainment for Family Dinner Night?
-Teacher Appreciation
Week-Should we spend some of our budget on teacher gift cards? Aleks will ask Angie Latus about her plans for this event happening in May.
-New PTO Board officers-Aleks will be contacting those persons interested in serving on the PTO board for the 2016-2017 school year.
-Daddy Yo’s Night Out-Will be taking place April 21.
-School Pak-Order forms have been sent to students.
-Step Up to Better Health-t-shirt design contest sheets will be going out soon.
-Kickball team-There will be a kickball tournament at Village Days. PTO will sponsor a Highland View teacher’s team.
-Box Tops for Education-Return Box Tops by April 29. There will be a Box tops cutting party April 30.
8) Principal’s Report
Buddy bench update-Students voted and picked choice B. Two buddy benches will be ordered and installed soon.
Superintendent Dr.
Kiltz-The new superintendent met with Principal Flater and discussed her vision for Highland View and the district’s plan. 2nd-4th grade students also met with him and talked about what they liked about Highland View and what they would like to see improved. They mentioned respect and kindness throughout their discussion with him. Dr. Kiltz will be attending our May 9 PTO meeting.
Lost and Found-There is a new and improved lost and found!
Admirals Game-This past Friday night was Highland View night. Principal Flater was the human hockey puck. The families enjoyed this night!
State Testing-The Wisconsin Forward exam is beginning this week for grades 3-5. The testing window closes at the end of May.
Kindergarten Orientation-Will take place May 20 at all elementary schools.
Adjourned 7:30 pm
