Mosby Woods PTA Meeting

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

6:30pm – 7:30pm

Meeting Highlights

1.)Welcome and Call to Order

  1. Meeting started promptly at 6:30pm.
  2. Each person in attendance did a quick introduction and shared what grade level their kids were in at Mosby Woods.

2.)Report from Administration and Staff:

  1. October 20th: 2nd Grade will have an open house for parent to see their latest projects using the PBL system.
  2. Every grade will be integrating PBL into their curriculum, and parents will have an opportunity to see their work at different times throughout the year.
  3. October 28th: Annual “Walk for the Homeless”.
  4. This is the 13th year that Mosby has raised awareness and money for the homeless. In total over $200K!!
  5. Walk for the Homeless in support of Lamb Center and kids here at Mosby Woods.
  6. Encourage kids to find ways to raise and donate their own monies (for example: donating a portion of their allowance, lemonade stands, etc.).
  7. Kids and families walk around the field.
  8. Learn about homeless in America in class, and share poetry writing the day of the walk.
  9. Stress making good choices to avoid homelessness.
  10. Parents and siblings are welcome to join!
  11. The Lamb Centeris a non-profit organization working to serve the poor and homeless, and transformlives.
  12. To learn more about the Lamb Center, please visit lambcenter.org.
  13. November 7th: Parent Teacher Conferences.
  14. Many teachers are planning to meet with parents before the 7th to accommodate that only one day has been set aside to meet with families.
  15. There are other options beside in person meetings to include Skype; Face Time; or by phone.
  16. November 11th: Veterans Day
  17. Great learning opportunity for the kids at Mosby Woods.
  18. The students write letters to our veterans thanking them for their service to our country.
  19. Some grades will have a veteran come to class and talk about their experiences.
  20. November 15th: American Math Competition AMC 8: Grades 4, 5, and 6 are welcome to participate.
  21. Comment made by one participant that it would be helpful if more information about the Math Competition was on the Moby Woods Website.
  22. News You Choose: Brand new newsletter/communication that will go out on the 3rd Wednesday of the month via email from Dr. Aste.
  23. Mosby Matters will continue to be distributed the 1st Wednesday of the month.
  24. Recess Update:
  25. A meeting is coming up from facilities to address the challenges with the space outside for your children to enjoy during recess.
  26. They will draft a proposal in the November time frame with several options for the school to consider for the next 1 to 3 years to include:
  27. New blacktop area
  28. New playground equipment

3.)Presidents Report.

  1. Committee Update:
  2. Check Writing Campaign
  3. Good start so far, with $1,500 raised in 6 days!!
  4. Recommended by one participant that it would be helpful to list specifically what the money will go towards.
  5. Good feedback so far from families on this type of fundraiser.
  6. Goal this year is to raise $20,000!!!
  7. School Supplies:
  8. Sprout is a local company that provides schools with supplies. Pro’s to switching companies:
  9. Supporting a local company.
  10. Online ordering available through August 1st!!
  11. Pricing is similar.
  12. Will take paper orders.
  13. Get to select delivery dates.
  14. PTA voted to switch to Sprout to provide school supplies next school year.
  15. Movie Nights: First movie night well attended, however need to think through the best way moving forward if participation continues to be high to accommodate large number of people.
  16. Restaurant Nights– Dickey’s Barbeque
  17. October 25th is our first restaurant night for the school year.
  18. Bring the flyer with your class name to the restaurant, and the class with most participants gets a free catered lunch in class!!
  19. Special Education Resources
  20. PTA has dedicated a page on the website with updated resources, dates for seminars, and materials.
  21. Please keep an eye out on upcoming events!!

Volunteers Needed:

  1. Bingo Night – November 11th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm.
  1. PTA is pounding the pavement to get gift cards from local area vendors to give out to winners!!
  2. Gift card donations will also be accepted.
  3. Teachers will participate in this event to include calling out the numbers.
  4. A sign-up genius is forthcoming.
  1. Spring Fling – this will replace Fall Ball.
  1. Community event that is popular with the kids!

4.)Financial Report:

  1. An overview of the managing the financials was provided.
  2. A budget was approved for the upcoming year.

Next PTA Meeting

Tuesday, November 15th; 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Hope to see you there!!