December Meeting Agenda

PARENT –TEACHER CLUB

LOBBESTAEL ELEMENTARY

PTC MEETING AGENDA

December 12, 2012 @ 6:30pm

1. Welcome & Introductions: Susan Silich

2. Norms: Susan Silich

1) Begin the meeting on time

2) Please turn off cell phones

3) Be respectful

4) One speaker at a time

5) Stay on topic

6) Discussions shall be limited to the set agenda

7) Motions will be made and seconded

8) Majority vote passes motion

3. Mission Statement: Susan Silich

The Parent Teacher Club’s agenda is to lend support, both moral and financial, to cooperate with

the teachers, the administration and the community to promote a positive attitude towards learning

and education.

4. Secretary Minutes: Jenica Tremberth

5. Treasury Report & Budget Meeting Follow Up: Dace Day

6. Principal Report: Ms. Polega

7. Parent Advisory Committee: Kelli W.

8. Old Business

             a) Restaurant Night (follow-up & Wed, 1.16.13) – Lisa, Louise & Ann

             b) Holiday Bazaar (follow-up) – April B. & Heather M.

             c) Bake Sale (follow-up) – Ann U. & Heather M.

             d) Book Fair (follow-up) – Kristen W. & Eric P.

             e) Holiday Script Program (follow up) – Ann U. & Dace D.

             f)  Box Tops – Tammy F.

             g) Ice skate night (Sat, 1.12.13 @ 3:30-5pm) – Jennifer H.

9. New Business

10. Budget requests

 1   a) kindergarten journals

11. Open Topic forum

12. Agenda Items

13. Adjournment

November Meeting Minutes

 Lobbestael Elementary

Parent Teacher Club

Meeting Minutes

November 14, 2012 @ 6:30pm

Attendance (17): Jenica T., Tiffany V., Kristen W., Susan S., Tammy F., Ann U., Kristen W., Susan S., Sharyn T., Jennifer H., Lisa L., Dace D., B. Polega, Kris D.

1. /2. Welcome, Introductions, and Norms: Susan S.

·         Begin meeting on time.

·         Turn off cell phones.

·         Be respectful.

·         One person speaks at a time.

·         Stay on topic.

·         Stick to the agenda.

·         Motions will be made and seconded.

·         Majority vote passes motion.

3. Mission Statement: Susan S.

The Parent Teacher Club’s agenda is to lend support, both moral and financial, to cooperate with teachers, the administration and community to promote positive attitudes towards learning and education.

4. Secretary Minutes: Jenica T.

Motion to accept minutes as presented: 1^st Dace Day and 2^nd Jennifer Hackett. Motion

passed unanimously.

5. Treasury Report: Dace D.

Motion to accept budget as presented: 1^st Jennifer Hackett and 2^nd Ann Urban. Motion

passed unanimously.

6. Principal Report: Ms. Polega

a) The school is looking for the Lobster costume. Any information would be much

appreciated. 

b) 11.20.12 is a ½ day for students.

c) 11.28.12 & 11.29.12 is conferences. Time slots will be sent home soon.

d) Holiday parties will be held on Thursday, 12.20.12

e) Staff restructure days are being used to work on reading comprehension, writing

skills and math.

f) A Lobbestael Fact Sheet was shared at the meeting. Feedback and input was

requested on “Point of pride” regarding the school. PTC members shared; Lobbestael

makes the communityfeel close, Lobbestael has a comfortable feeling throughout the

building, the lower L students and upper L students interact, family events, the thumbs

up program, ect.

g) 5^th grade maturation program is in December. Info will be coming home for the

parents soon. 4^th grade maturation program is in January.

h) The 1^st grade and 5^th grade holiday concert is on Monday, 12.17.12

7. Old Business

Fall Festival (Follow-Up) Kristen W. & Kelli W.

·         Event went really well and stayed in budget.

·         High school volunteers did a nice job and Kristen will be sending them a thank

you card.

Restaurant Night Lisa L., Louise L., Ann U.

·         Engine House (Tuesday, 12.4.12 @ all day) – No flyer is required to count toward

profits

·         Chuck E Cheese (Wed, 1.16.13) – 15% register & stickers for students to redeem

10 free

tokens. Plus, Lobbestael staff eats for free.

·         Bath City Bistro (Feb. & May)

·         Plan to fill other months with McDonald’s or Stevi B’s.

8. Parent Advisory Committee: Kelli W.

·         Committee did not meet. No report

9. Old Business

Holiday Bazaar (Tuesday, 12.11.12) April B. & Heather M.

·         22 tables are confirmed to participate.

·          Options for lunch are being explored. Donations (muffins/bananas) for

breakfast are needed.

·         Parent volunteers are needed to help the kids shop, flyer went out.

·         It was discussed to look at charging for lunch or not providing it next year,

as this may be an unnecessary cost. 

·         Teachers are asked to sign up for a time slot. Sign-up schedule posted in lounge.

Bake Sale (Wednesday,11.28.12 & Thursday, 11.29.12) Ann U. & Heather M.

·         Flyer went out requesting volunteers and bake good denotations.

Book Fair (Wed, 11.28.12 & Thurs, 11.29.12) Kristen W. & Erin P.

·         The book fair theme is “Reading to be a Reading Allstar”

·         Two spirit days to encourage reading and excitement will be Wed, 11.28.12 –

Wear your favorite Jersey and Thur, 11.29.12 – Wear read, to show you are well

read. Participates should stop by the fair to show their spirit and collect a raffle

ticket. Prize will be a poster.

·         Wish Lists for Teachers will be available. Teachers should make a list Tuesday

(11.27.12) evening or Wednesday (11.28.12) morning.

Script Program (Wednesday – 11.28.12 & Thursday 11.29.12)

·         Flyer went out and is due tomorrow.  

·         Scripts will also be available to order at conferences. This order will be placed

separately and will be delivered prior to break. A flyer will go out to let parents

know of the additional opportunity to purchase the gift cards.

Box Tops & Campbell Labels – Tammy F.

·         On December 15^th a check will be coming in for $641.00.

·         If you become a box top email subscriber they periodically send out easy and

quick ways to get bonus points. Please join if you can.

·         Meijer and Kroger are currently being very generous with box tops on the back

of receipts. Keep an eye out for these points.

·         Next check will be April 15^th.

·         Locations and options for additional box top collections throughout the

community will be explored. Ideas were a note on the school sign, a collection box

at St. Hubert.

·         Many of our Label’s points went towards Fun Run prizes. An additional prize was

required for the 3^rd place tie.

10. New Business

11. Budget Requests

Ice Skate Night – Tammy F.

·         Have a community Ice Skating Night at the Mt. Clemens ice arena for

Lobbestael students and their immediate family.

·         Proposed date is Saturday, 1.12.13 from 3:30pm-5:00pm.

·         The arena will charge $4 per skater, which includes skate rental. Jennifer

will talk with Nick to negotiate price per skater.

·         The cost to participate will be $1.00 per skater, which includes skate rental.

The money would be collected at the door. 

·         An RSVP flyer will go out to families, a poster will be up at conferences and a

reminder flyer will be handed out closer to the event (1.7.13) It was advised to

mention on flyers that helmets are suggested for safety.

·         A motion was made to accept the request and proceed with the event (as

mentioned above) 1^st by Dace Day, 2^nd by Mrs. Thieme. Motion was passed

unanimously.

12. Open Topic Forum

No topics were brought to the table.

13. Agenda Items

Old Business/Follow-Up: Restaurant Night, Holiday Bazaar, Bake Sale, Book Fair, Script,

Box Tops, Ice Skate Night

New Business: No new Items

14. Adjournment – 8:13pm

PTC Meeting (1.9.13), 6:30pm in the media room

Fall Festival

Another successful Fall Festival!!! A huge shout-out to all the many volunteers who helped with Fall Festival this year. We couldn't do it without the families & friends of Lobbestael Elementary. The Lobbestael PTC warmly thanks you and appreciates your support.

October Meeting Minutes

 Lobbestael Elementary

Parent Teacher Club

Meeting Minutes

October 10, 2012 @ 6:30pm

Attendance (17): Jenica T., Tammy F., Ann U., Kristen W., Heather M., Susan S.,

Kathy B., Sharyn T., Scott F., Louise L., Jennifer H., Jennifer S., Kelli Wl, Amy L.,

Lisa L., Dace D., B. Polega

1. Welcome, Introductions, and Norms: Susan S.

·         Begin meeting on time.

·         Turn off cell phones.

·         Be respectful.

·         One person speaks at a time.

·         Stay on topic.

·         Stick to the agenda.

·         Motions will be made and seconded.

·         Majority vote passes motion.

2. Mission Statement: Susan S.

·         The Parent Teacher Club’s agenda is to lend support, both moral and financial,

to cooperate with teachers, the administration and community to promote

positive attitudes towards learning and education.

3. Secretary Minutes: Jenica T.

·         PTC Board reviewed minutes from the August 27^th PTC Board meeting before

general meeting. 1^st Dace D. and 2^nd Jennifer H. with the typo correction “form”

to be “for”. Motion passed unanimously.

4. Treasury Report: Dace D.

·         Motion to accept budget as presented: 1^st J. Tremberth and 2^nd Ann U. Motion

passed unanimously.

5. Principal Report: Ms. Polega

·         Grades 3-5 are taking the MEAP this week and next week. Results come in

next spring.

·         ‘Think Green’ assembly will be held on October 19^th.

·         ‘Anti Bullying’ assembly will be held on November 27^th.

·         The Superintendent will be returning to Lobbestael in November to read

to the children.

·         Student assessments are currently going on with students. This is done to

check levels & provide further assistance to students who are above or

below grade level in reading, writing, and math.

·         The Halloween Parade will be on 10.31.12 at 1:45pm. Classroom parties will be

held earlier

in the day and further information will be sent home from the teachers.

·         The school is looking for the Lobster costume. Any information would be

much appreciated. 

6. Old Business

Fun Run (Follow Up): Dace D.

·         Kids loved the stations and Hunts Gymnastics did a great job.

·         $12,454 dollars were raised.

·         Overall student participation was up this year. Thank you!

·         Raffle for additional prizes will be held on October 26, 2012, during school.

Popcorn Follow up (1^st Friday of every month – Sprit Day): Deanna L.

·         Start next Spirit Day, Friday 11/2

·         $0.25 – smaller bag since given at recess, before lunch.

Fall Festival (Friday, 11.02.12) Kristen W. & Kelli W.

·         Reached out to high school student community leaders for volunteers.

·         Planning on games, popcorn, cookie & cupcake decorating

·         Ann U offered to donate cookies and cupcakes.

·         No karaoke this year.

·         Motion to have photo booth at the cost of $200.00 (w/ Ms. Polega to match)

         in addition to the original $300.00 Fall Fest Budget. 1^st Louise, 2^nd Anne.

        Motion passed unanimously. 

Restaurant Night Lisa L., Louise L., Ann U.

·         Stevie B’s (10.17.12 from 4-9pm)

·         BW3’s (11.07.12 all day/night) **must have flyer

·         Engine House (December)

·         2013 tentative schedule: McD’s – Jan., Bath City Bistro-Feb., Stevi B’s-April,

Bath City Bistro-May

·         Flyers will include next month’s restaurant to help families remember

event and plan.

7. New Business

Holiday Bazaar (Tuesday, 12.11.12) April B. & Heather M.

·         We are now accepting vendors, please contact the office, PTC or April Babcock.

·          Set up for vendor will take place on Monday evening 12.10.12.

·         Parent volunteers are needed to help the kids shop, flyer will be sent home.

Bake Sale (Wednesday,11.28.12 & Thursday, 11.29.12) Ann U. & Heather M.

·         Flyer to go home on November 12, 2012

Book Fair (Wed, 11.28.12 & Thurs, 11.29.12) Kristen W. & Erin P.

Script Program (Wednesday – 11.28.12 & Thursday 11.29.12)

·         Dace and Ann will plan to start program in order to accommodate for holiday

         shopping this year.

Superintendent's Parent Advisory Committee (10.3.12 Follow Up) Kelli W.

·         Utilized a facilitated format designed to gather feedback on what parents

perceive as strengths of the district as well as areas for improvement. 

·         While the representatives had various concerns due to the difference in

Elementary, Middle and High schools the group agreed mostly that the district

has a strong reputation, wonderful staff, beautiful and functional buildings, it is

safe and the district is doing well keeping up with new technologies etc.

·         The top concerns of parents were; disconnections between curriculum between

Elementary, Middle and High school (ease of transitions).  Elementary parents

were concerned with short lunches and taking so much time out of the beginning

of the school year to prep for the MEAP tests.  Another concern was for the lack

of guidance counselors assisting high school students in preparation for college.

Parents also asked for clarification of Pay to Play, PTC best practices and the

districts initiatives towards global integration.

·         If any parents have specific questions and or concerns you would like me to take

back to the committee please email kelli@kelliwalinske.com

PTC Meeting (11.14.12), 6:30pm in the meeting room

PTC BUDGET Meeting (10.25.12) 6:00pm in the meeting room

8. Agenda Items

Old Business/Follow-Up: Fall Festival, Restaurant Night, Holiday Bazaar, Bake Sale, Book Fair,

Script, Box Tops

9. Adjournment 7:56pm