University of Texas at Tyler Innovation Academy at LongviewPTO Minutes

February 23, 2016

The meeting was called to order by Stephanie Pughat 4:30pm

In attendance

Gayla Hart, Rachel Hawkins, Cheyna Kaspar, Stephanie Pugh, Misty Tharp, Brandi Joyner

Approval of Minutes

Did not review

Budget

The PTO account has $136.10

New Business

  • Teacher’s Lounge
  • Everything is going rather well
  • Keeping one of the doors shut is keeping the unnecessary traffic at a minimum.
  • Keep an eye on fresh fruit. It is not seeming to stay fresh for the whole week.
  • PTO STAAR Snacks 3/29&30
  • Planning on buying pretzels. The ingredients have been approved by school nurse. Still needing funding from parents.
  • Planning on requesting parents to bring up ~100 bottles of water
  • PTO Communication
  • Stephanie found an automated e-mail service we could possibly use and is waiting on a sample. This might help with school/parent communication.
  • Some families do not use internet services.
  • PTO Marquis or Easel that will not blow away.
  • Fundraisers:
  • Restaurant night is possible Rachel has confirmation and Stephanie will discuss with Cajun Steamer.
  • Smencils/Smens/Beef Jerky/Pretzels are all favorites of those in attendance. Hurdles to be looked at will be if money is needed up front. The money is planned to be there after the Spring Photo fundraiser. Gayla will do a little research on possible source of smencils.
  • Brochures were brought by Rachel and all attending agreed that having to keep up and orders and distribute them is not preferred. Thus the favor of those mentioned above. Would be interested if the items could be shipped direct.
  • Spring Photos April 2&3
  • Props of Parson Pew & French Doors reserved
  • Misty is planning on printing out flyers poster to send home with students and possible poster or chalk board at front of school.
  • Tentative available times are 8-10:45 & 3-5:45 both days with 15 minute increments.
  • Planning for prepayments to be made M,W,F am through March 28. Checks Payable to UT Tyler.
  • Misty will see if Photographer needs assistance in prepping the groups for pictures.
  • Looking at Sign up Genius for time slots. Some families may not use internet.
  • Activities Page has been updated
  • National Junior Honor Society inductions will be held this year.

Announcements

  • Student Led Conferences Thursday March 3 (5:30-6:30)
  • UIL Award Ceremonies – Friday, March 4. Schedule:
  • 12:30 – 5th and 6th grades
  • 1:00 – 3rd and 4th grades
  • 1:30 – 7th, 8th, and 9th grades
  • Engineer Day 8th Grade 2/26/2016 11:30-3:30. Have transportation covered.
  • Buddy Day 2/26/2016
  • Current students may inviteone friend to shadow for the day.
  • Contact Mrs. Williamson to make reservations
  • Benchmarks
  • 2/29-3/3
  • Spring Break March 7-11
  • St Patrick’s Day Dance
  • Thursday, March 17 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM @ The Reserve 7th/8th/ 9th grades $5.00 to attend, $10 at the door. IA Students ONLY.
  • Student Council Fundraiser
  • T-shirts $12.00 All orders must be placed by Friday, February 26

Next Meeting

Tuesday, March22, 2016 @4:30 pm at UTTIAL campus.

Motion to adjourn was made at6:15 and was passed unanimously.

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