PTA/Accountability Meeting Raccoon Summary - Feb. 12th, 2003
- Linda Tuck, Principal of Carmody Middle School, spoke to us about what to expect at Carmody and the various educational opportunities available for children.
- Special thank you's were given to Jeannie Holtz, Sylvia Marston and Debra Gradick for their parts in RIF, Red Rock PTA web site and the Breath Better Bus/Tar Wars program.
- Thank you to Kenny Sheppard for soliciting 10 items, on his own, for the Silent Auction!
- The following people were recognized for their hard work in putting together the Silent Auction: Kellee Olson, Kathleen Hulme, Kerryn Kelly and Cindy Brown. Thanks a million!!
- President, Caroline Avey, discussed important information concerning Amendment 23/Tabor and No Child Left Behind Act that she learned from attending the Colorado PTA Legislative Conference on Jan. 31st. Please watch the news on these public policies impacting the kids.
- PTA voted in support of the resolution on Amendment 23 to continue to fund schools. Flyers were distributed about an Amendment 23 Coalition Rally to be held on Feb. 23rd (noon) at Civic Center Park. Please see the attached resolution and information about the Rally.
- Joanna Braun gave a PTA membership update: 119 members, 100% faculty, 100% staff and 1 grandparent. We are well over the 20% increase needed to apply for the Jane Hammond Applause Award for merit based on increased membership and outstanding parent involvement. Thank you all for your support!
- There is still time to check out our PTA website and enter the drawing for the Snowmobile Adventure for Four. Log on to www.redrocksPTA.org. Answer questions to 1) Our PTA number, 2) the date/time for Feb meeting and 3) what Secretary Dana Larson does for fun!
- We have a new resource available for check out in our library called, Building Successful Partnerships.
- PTA needs a nominating committee willing to meet 1 or 2 times to identify candidates for officers and committee chairpersons for the coming year. Contact Kathi Frymier with suggestions or the desire to be on this committee.
- We're looking for 5 volunteers to help identify and compile a staff wish list for the PTA to consider funding for the 2003-2004 school year.
- Kathi Frymier has calculated a volunteer hour list with 656 total hours that include 299 classroom hours, 272 PTA service hours, and 85 health related hours. The healthy lifestyle hours are needed to apply for a grant.
- Silent Auction committee asked for a rough estimate of attendees by Thurs., Feb. 13th.
- Treasurer, Lisa Miller, gave a budget review. Our net income is down $3600. The success of the Silent Auction is critical for us. Also, Ms. Miller has been asked if money left over from previous classroom parties is added onto the next party. The answer is no. Each party is allotted $2.50 per child.
- Thank you Kathy Namura and Barb Liley for an informative Parent Volunteers workshop.
- Thank you to Mr. Moore, Mr. Patterson and the teachers for the awesome Math Jam on Feb. 5th!
- Plan to attend a Jim Fay, Love and Logic workshop on April 14th. Babysitting will be provided.
- RIF's final date for the year will be April 15th. Thank you Jeannie Holtz and volunteers!
- Debra Gradick reported on the progress of the Tar Wars program. The lectures have been completed. Information about the poster contest is forthcoming.
- Join us on April 3rd for a Book Jam, the kick off for Junior Great Books. Thank you the Tim Brown and his committee! Books may be checked out from our library March 10-13th.
- The winners of our PTA Bring a Friend drawings were Kellee Olson for the Chart House certificate and Diane Troup for the gift basket donated by Lisa Miller and The Basket Place. Congratulations and thank you to those who made it to their 1st PTA meeting! (Thank you Lisa, for your generous donation!)
Next Meeting: March 12th at 9:00 AM. Bring a friend. Speaker- Anne Ahern
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