Sep 2006
PTO Meeting Minutes, September 2006
Sep/24/2006 09:45
Attendance:
Staff: Pam Haldeman, Helen Jacobse, Therese Ogg, Mary Beth Peter, Margaret Swanson, Heather Dean, Susan Baumgartner, Margaret Lunn, Nicole Frovik
Parents: Carolyn Neubauer, Connie Normandeau, Kris Sieve, Meghan Fugitt,
April Shannon, Lori Skare, Feng Nei Young, Jabassum A. Saleheen, Bob Olson,
Kevin Poehler, Dallen Schnichels, Kelli Linnerooth, Kristi Anderson, Jody Polson.
Welcome to the first PTO meeting for the 2006-2007 school year.
Introductions: 2006-2007 PTO board members.
Dallen Schnichels-President, Kelli Linnerooth-Vice President,
Jody Polson-Secretary, Kristi Anderson -Treasurer.
Featured Guest: John Currie, Superintendent, District #196
At this time, there are no plans for any boundary changes.
District 196 will be offering a magnet program at three different schools.
The magnet school's will be located at Cedar Park offering science, technology and a math theme, Diamond Path offering international studies and Glacier Hills tentatively offering fine and performing arts and science. The magnet program will be available to all students K-5.
Mission to China:
During the last week of June, a delegation of 15 educators, led by Commissioner Alice Seagren, visited schools in two cities in China. The purpose of the trip was to gain a better understanding of the history, language (Mandarin) and culture of the Chinese people and to establish relationships that will lead to making both educational systems more effective. Part of this process will include the creation of opportunities for our students to learn more about china and the possibility for teachers and students to participate in exchange programs between Minnesota and China. China is increasingly becoming a major player in the world our students will enter as employees, consumers, leaders and citizens. School systems in China are half-a-world different from ours in location but also in purpose and results. Seventy students per classroom with one teacher make individual attention virtually impossible. Chinese teachers teach two periods per day as opposed to six periods per day for teachers in our district. China is a major and growing factor in today's world. Fundamentally, in order for our students to reach their full potential, the ability to understand other people and cultures is essential.
Secretary's Report: No new minutes to report.
Treasurer's Report:
Upcoming budget meeting is scheduled for September 21st at 8:00pm-Library.
We currently have a $6,500 cushion to start the year.
We will have the fund totals available at the October 17th PTO meeting.
Fundraising Report:
Sally Fosters kicks off on September 22nd 2006. We will also be offering a new fundraiser this year. This fall we will be holding a ceramic tile fundraiser. You will be able to purchase a tile, decorate it and then it will be displayed at Parkview.
More information will be available in the next coming months.
We are planning on having a couple of spirit days this year; student may participate by wearing their Parkview Pride shirts. We raised approximately $700.00 at the open house on the sale of Parkview logo wear. The next opportunity to purchase a Parkview shirt will be at the upcoming fall conference and book fair held in November. Culver's Day is September 28th 2006. Parkview PTO receives 15% from each sale, all day long. Please make sure to mention Parkview when you are ordering. Come and join your friends and teachers from 5:00-7:00 on Culver's night. October's Culver's night is scheduled for October 26th 2006.
Gold C's are still available for purchase.
Here are the fundraisers that we are not participating in at this time.
Wendy's night, Pahl's Market, Barnes and Nobles and the Burnsville Center.
Advisory Council Update:
The first meeting will be September 26th 2006. They meet on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 4:00pm
Principal Report:
We received $27,000 towards class size reduction this year from the PTO.
Some of the $27,000 contributed to class size reduction went towards the full-time appointment of Joan Johnson, Parkview's Enrichment, Gifted and Talented Coordinator. In addition to meeting with students from each grade level at Parkview for enrichment purposes, Joan is also responsible for such programs as Jr. Great Books, Destination Imagination, Panda after-school classes, The Inventor's Fair,
The Lego League and Math Olympiad.
Starting this fall you will have an opportunity to sign your student up for any of our after school Parkview Panda programs. The registration deadline is September 22nd.
Destination Imagination information meeting is September 21st at 7:00 pm
President Report:
October 10th, 6:30-8:00 is Open Gym Night at Parkview.
October 13th Volunteer Day for Dad's
The PTO would like to put together a data base with everyone's email. Please talk with your student's teacher or the homeroom parent to get your name in the data base. Communicating with email will help cut down on the paper the goes out and improve communication.
Next Meeting: October 17th, 2006 @ 6:30pm
Featured Topic: New Elementary Reporting System, Report Cards,
Rubrics and Midterms.
Meeting Adjourned: Seconded. Adjourned 8:10pm
Staff: Pam Haldeman, Helen Jacobse, Therese Ogg, Mary Beth Peter, Margaret Swanson, Heather Dean, Susan Baumgartner, Margaret Lunn, Nicole Frovik
Parents: Carolyn Neubauer, Connie Normandeau, Kris Sieve, Meghan Fugitt,
April Shannon, Lori Skare, Feng Nei Young, Jabassum A. Saleheen, Bob Olson,
Kevin Poehler, Dallen Schnichels, Kelli Linnerooth, Kristi Anderson, Jody Polson.
Welcome to the first PTO meeting for the 2006-2007 school year.
Introductions: 2006-2007 PTO board members.
Dallen Schnichels-President, Kelli Linnerooth-Vice President,
Jody Polson-Secretary, Kristi Anderson -Treasurer.
Featured Guest: John Currie, Superintendent, District #196
At this time, there are no plans for any boundary changes.
District 196 will be offering a magnet program at three different schools.
The magnet school's will be located at Cedar Park offering science, technology and a math theme, Diamond Path offering international studies and Glacier Hills tentatively offering fine and performing arts and science. The magnet program will be available to all students K-5.
Mission to China:
During the last week of June, a delegation of 15 educators, led by Commissioner Alice Seagren, visited schools in two cities in China. The purpose of the trip was to gain a better understanding of the history, language (Mandarin) and culture of the Chinese people and to establish relationships that will lead to making both educational systems more effective. Part of this process will include the creation of opportunities for our students to learn more about china and the possibility for teachers and students to participate in exchange programs between Minnesota and China. China is increasingly becoming a major player in the world our students will enter as employees, consumers, leaders and citizens. School systems in China are half-a-world different from ours in location but also in purpose and results. Seventy students per classroom with one teacher make individual attention virtually impossible. Chinese teachers teach two periods per day as opposed to six periods per day for teachers in our district. China is a major and growing factor in today's world. Fundamentally, in order for our students to reach their full potential, the ability to understand other people and cultures is essential.
Secretary's Report: No new minutes to report.
Treasurer's Report:
Upcoming budget meeting is scheduled for September 21st at 8:00pm-Library.
We currently have a $6,500 cushion to start the year.
We will have the fund totals available at the October 17th PTO meeting.
Fundraising Report:
Sally Fosters kicks off on September 22nd 2006. We will also be offering a new fundraiser this year. This fall we will be holding a ceramic tile fundraiser. You will be able to purchase a tile, decorate it and then it will be displayed at Parkview.
More information will be available in the next coming months.
We are planning on having a couple of spirit days this year; student may participate by wearing their Parkview Pride shirts. We raised approximately $700.00 at the open house on the sale of Parkview logo wear. The next opportunity to purchase a Parkview shirt will be at the upcoming fall conference and book fair held in November. Culver's Day is September 28th 2006. Parkview PTO receives 15% from each sale, all day long. Please make sure to mention Parkview when you are ordering. Come and join your friends and teachers from 5:00-7:00 on Culver's night. October's Culver's night is scheduled for October 26th 2006.
Gold C's are still available for purchase.
Here are the fundraisers that we are not participating in at this time.
Wendy's night, Pahl's Market, Barnes and Nobles and the Burnsville Center.
Advisory Council Update:
The first meeting will be September 26th 2006. They meet on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 4:00pm
Principal Report:
We received $27,000 towards class size reduction this year from the PTO.
Some of the $27,000 contributed to class size reduction went towards the full-time appointment of Joan Johnson, Parkview's Enrichment, Gifted and Talented Coordinator. In addition to meeting with students from each grade level at Parkview for enrichment purposes, Joan is also responsible for such programs as Jr. Great Books, Destination Imagination, Panda after-school classes, The Inventor's Fair,
The Lego League and Math Olympiad.
Starting this fall you will have an opportunity to sign your student up for any of our after school Parkview Panda programs. The registration deadline is September 22nd.
Destination Imagination information meeting is September 21st at 7:00 pm
President Report:
October 10th, 6:30-8:00 is Open Gym Night at Parkview.
October 13th Volunteer Day for Dad's
The PTO would like to put together a data base with everyone's email. Please talk with your student's teacher or the homeroom parent to get your name in the data base. Communicating with email will help cut down on the paper the goes out and improve communication.
Next Meeting: October 17th, 2006 @ 6:30pm
Featured Topic: New Elementary Reporting System, Report Cards,
Rubrics and Midterms.
Meeting Adjourned: Seconded. Adjourned 8:10pm