Jan 2005
PTO Meeting Minutes, January 2005
Jan/18/2005 20:17
PTO Meeting Minutes
January 18, 2005
Attendance: (please note that the attendance sheet is missing, any errors are inadvertent)
Staff: Kathy Borgan, Pamela Haldeman, Ms. Meyer, Margaret Lunn,
Parents: Gail Kohlmann, Kay Larson, Greg Anderson, Kelli Linnerooth, Carolyn Olijnek, Kris Sieve, Charlene Briner, Dawn Toth
Special Speaker: Carolyn Olijnek, Parkview parent, Southview teacher and past math trainer in our district, spoke on the new math resources that were adopted last year in our district. She focused on how parents can support their children with these resources. The presentation included a hands-on activity from the Investigations resource, with discussion and questions. Those most successful in mathematics are those that work to make sense of the problems, not those that are merely memorizing the computation. Mathematics now has a greater focus on real life problem solving. Math resources consist of the traditional practice component as well as multiple strategy problem solving. The multiple resources will more effectively help students to reach state and national standards. The goal is for students to use multiple strategies when solving problems. It was suggested that informational breakout sessions at the beginning of the school year take place to prepare parents for how math is being taught and how they can be of support to their children.
Secretary’s Report: No minutes from December due to party at Old Piper.
Treasurer’s Report: We still have a lot of adult t-shirts for sale (especially polo style). Prices have been reduced. Gail will be e-mailing teachers with the shirt information as well so that they will be able to place orders if interested. Motion to approve. Seconded. Approved.
Volunteer Coordinator Report: Volunteer-O-Rama brought in about 25 volunteers which was positive. There will be a greater need for volunteers with the upcoming book fair and Spring Fling event.
Principal’s Report: Charlene Briner is testifying to the Senate E-12 Budget committee. The primary topic is education funding. The governor laid out a budget that would allow $100 per pupil which would still mean huge budget cuts. The biggest thing that a parent could do would be to call their legislatures to ask for a per pupil increase in the budget to $250.00 per student. If there is not an increase there will be more budget cuts. Over 7,000 postcards have been filled out by parents and are being delivered to the governor to address this issue. They are also discussing the disparity in income levels across the district. A copy of the platform was made available at the meeting.
Building Renovation Updates: Construction will begin sometime in late fall. Plans are being worked on, but nothing has been finalized. As soon as that happens, Pam will share and display the blueprints.
Kindergarten Plus will be offered next year in 15 elementary schools. This is all-day kindergarten. Parkview will not be one of the 15 sites due to a lack of space due to the projected growth in the area that will affect our regular classroom sizes. Parents are encouraged to apply for K-Plus. Students will be able to attend at a different site. Call Parkview with questions.
Thank you to Target Corporation and Dawn Toth for their gift of $2500.00 which will go toward the payment of the Climb Theatre program.
Student Council is organizing a fundraiser for the Tsunami victims. The owners of the Enjoy restaurant are matching dollar for dollar to go toward this cause. The fundraiser will be called Pennies for Reading. Families can choose to donate $.01 for every minute their child reads at home during the month of February. Information will go home in Friday Folders on this topic.
President’s Report: Thank you to Kris Sieve for all of the work she has done in finding volunteers.
The last family fun night was not as well attended, possibly due to the cold weather. We will continue to offer this program.
The Junior Great Books program is headed by Kelli Linnerooth. Students are given materials to read and then the discussion leader gets them to discuss their thoughts regarding their reading. We have 10 students at the first grade level who meet during the lunch break and recess period. The students read first a book at home and in then in a group, then they answer a series of questions to get them to think about the story, comprehend their reading then to discuss their feelings regarding how they can relate to the story. There are a series of activities that go along with the program If the program is successful in the first grade the goal will be to expand to all students. Greenleaf Elementary already does this parent led program and has about 40 consistent volunteers that assist in the program. The program runs for about 12 weeks.
Advisory Council: December Volunteer O Rama was big project for Advisory Council. They will review the effectiveness of the night at the next meeting. We are able to serve two more children through literacy connection as the result of the event. We will try to tie in the literacy video on Back to School Night to raise awareness of this program as well as having it played during conferences. The next meeting is Tuesday, January 25 at 4:00pm in the library at Parkview.
Spring Fling Update: April 29th is the date for this years’ event. We will be sending home information in Friday Folders regarding next committee meeting. Volunteer signups for committee chairs will be available at the Welcome Desk. This year we will be having the students in 3rd through 5th grade write letters to 2-3 businesses and manufacturers requesting donations for a live auction. The kindergarten through 2nd grade students will be putting together baskets for a silent auction. We will have moon walks and a few games in addition to the auction and a potluck dinner for all to enjoy. We hope to regain our financial position with this fundraiser since we have not done as well in overall fundraisers for the year.
Next Meeting: February 15th at 6:30pm in the Parkview Library.
Meeting Adjourned: Seconded. Meeting adjourned at 8:05pm.
January 18, 2005
Attendance: (please note that the attendance sheet is missing, any errors are inadvertent)
Staff: Kathy Borgan, Pamela Haldeman, Ms. Meyer, Margaret Lunn,
Parents: Gail Kohlmann, Kay Larson, Greg Anderson, Kelli Linnerooth, Carolyn Olijnek, Kris Sieve, Charlene Briner, Dawn Toth
Special Speaker: Carolyn Olijnek, Parkview parent, Southview teacher and past math trainer in our district, spoke on the new math resources that were adopted last year in our district. She focused on how parents can support their children with these resources. The presentation included a hands-on activity from the Investigations resource, with discussion and questions. Those most successful in mathematics are those that work to make sense of the problems, not those that are merely memorizing the computation. Mathematics now has a greater focus on real life problem solving. Math resources consist of the traditional practice component as well as multiple strategy problem solving. The multiple resources will more effectively help students to reach state and national standards. The goal is for students to use multiple strategies when solving problems. It was suggested that informational breakout sessions at the beginning of the school year take place to prepare parents for how math is being taught and how they can be of support to their children.
Secretary’s Report: No minutes from December due to party at Old Piper.
Treasurer’s Report: We still have a lot of adult t-shirts for sale (especially polo style). Prices have been reduced. Gail will be e-mailing teachers with the shirt information as well so that they will be able to place orders if interested. Motion to approve. Seconded. Approved.
Volunteer Coordinator Report: Volunteer-O-Rama brought in about 25 volunteers which was positive. There will be a greater need for volunteers with the upcoming book fair and Spring Fling event.
Principal’s Report: Charlene Briner is testifying to the Senate E-12 Budget committee. The primary topic is education funding. The governor laid out a budget that would allow $100 per pupil which would still mean huge budget cuts. The biggest thing that a parent could do would be to call their legislatures to ask for a per pupil increase in the budget to $250.00 per student. If there is not an increase there will be more budget cuts. Over 7,000 postcards have been filled out by parents and are being delivered to the governor to address this issue. They are also discussing the disparity in income levels across the district. A copy of the platform was made available at the meeting.
Building Renovation Updates: Construction will begin sometime in late fall. Plans are being worked on, but nothing has been finalized. As soon as that happens, Pam will share and display the blueprints.
Kindergarten Plus will be offered next year in 15 elementary schools. This is all-day kindergarten. Parkview will not be one of the 15 sites due to a lack of space due to the projected growth in the area that will affect our regular classroom sizes. Parents are encouraged to apply for K-Plus. Students will be able to attend at a different site. Call Parkview with questions.
Thank you to Target Corporation and Dawn Toth for their gift of $2500.00 which will go toward the payment of the Climb Theatre program.
Student Council is organizing a fundraiser for the Tsunami victims. The owners of the Enjoy restaurant are matching dollar for dollar to go toward this cause. The fundraiser will be called Pennies for Reading. Families can choose to donate $.01 for every minute their child reads at home during the month of February. Information will go home in Friday Folders on this topic.
President’s Report: Thank you to Kris Sieve for all of the work she has done in finding volunteers.
The last family fun night was not as well attended, possibly due to the cold weather. We will continue to offer this program.
The Junior Great Books program is headed by Kelli Linnerooth. Students are given materials to read and then the discussion leader gets them to discuss their thoughts regarding their reading. We have 10 students at the first grade level who meet during the lunch break and recess period. The students read first a book at home and in then in a group, then they answer a series of questions to get them to think about the story, comprehend their reading then to discuss their feelings regarding how they can relate to the story. There are a series of activities that go along with the program If the program is successful in the first grade the goal will be to expand to all students. Greenleaf Elementary already does this parent led program and has about 40 consistent volunteers that assist in the program. The program runs for about 12 weeks.
Advisory Council: December Volunteer O Rama was big project for Advisory Council. They will review the effectiveness of the night at the next meeting. We are able to serve two more children through literacy connection as the result of the event. We will try to tie in the literacy video on Back to School Night to raise awareness of this program as well as having it played during conferences. The next meeting is Tuesday, January 25 at 4:00pm in the library at Parkview.
Spring Fling Update: April 29th is the date for this years’ event. We will be sending home information in Friday Folders regarding next committee meeting. Volunteer signups for committee chairs will be available at the Welcome Desk. This year we will be having the students in 3rd through 5th grade write letters to 2-3 businesses and manufacturers requesting donations for a live auction. The kindergarten through 2nd grade students will be putting together baskets for a silent auction. We will have moon walks and a few games in addition to the auction and a potluck dinner for all to enjoy. We hope to regain our financial position with this fundraiser since we have not done as well in overall fundraisers for the year.
Next Meeting: February 15th at 6:30pm in the Parkview Library.
Meeting Adjourned: Seconded. Meeting adjourned at 8:05pm.