PALS Week 'Hats Off' Flyer

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Parent Advisory Meeting Mintues

Parent Advisory Meeting, April 2013

Taken by: Kelli Walinske

Direct from Jackie Johnson

Review of LC demographics, school of choice (Macomb county) and what it means for LC

-          District receives $7,398 per child from the state, this is 90% of the schools revenue

-          Macomb county birth rates are decreasing = lower elementary enrollment

-          Currently approx... 115  less children in K vs. 12^th

Budget (on school website)

Local Revenue $17,513,842

State Revenue $77,756,631 (includes grants and special programs)

Milage $8,176,324

TOTAL $103,446,797

Loss of approx.. 100 kids = $750,000

Salaries $62,579

Retirement $15,688

Benefits $11,962

FICA $4,275

Grants $3,238

Utilities $3,124

Other $8,571 (supplies etc.)

TOTAL $109,440

MEAPS

LC average at county and state grades in math and reading have increased

LC average at county and state grades in science have decreased

College Night to be held April 18

Elite schools, in and out of state, armed forces, big 10 west coast private and public schools

Reference to Joy Foundation which helps kids with college, what makes a good essay, how to make yourself stand out and they also have training and counselors.

April Meeting Minutes

Lobbestael Elementary: April 10, 2013 @ 6:30pm

Parent Teacher Club: Meeting Minutes

Attendance (9): Jenica T, Dace D., B. Polega, Kris D., Susan S., Tammy F., Jennifer H., 
Mrs. Theime., Lisa L., Kristen W., Joe H., Jodi P.

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.

·         Discussions shall be limited

·         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 w/ the correction to the Principal’s report (added that the ski trip was a success) and Box Top info (12,830 Campbell Labels points were submitted): 1^st Lisa and 2^nd Kris. Motion passed unanimously.

5. Treasury Report: Dace D.

Motion to accept budget as presented: 1^st Jenica and 2^nd Jennifer. Motion passed unanimously.

6. Principal Report: Ms. Polega

a) April 24^th, Lobbestael will host a mobile Blood Drive.

b) Parent surveys collected at conferences being tallied and results to come out next month.

c) Lobbestael placed 7^th, out of 10 teams, at the District Competition this past Saturday at 
Science Olympiad.

      d) April 16^th - Lobbestael will be host family math night, need 15 more RSVP’s to get 
discount on the event expense, a 2^nd reminder went out.

      e) The school song was presented to the students at the last assembly. It got a very 
good response and the plan is to have a video be made.

      f) The school will be using a portion of the PTC donated ‘building fund’ to purchase a 
science & math newsletter. This will help promote these subjects and achieve future goals 
in math & science. The newsletter will start Fall 2013 (next school year).

      g) June 4^th will be the ‘end of year party’. A committee has been formed w/ staff 
members to work on the event. Ideas being considered are: hot dog lunch, open house, 
carnival activities, art display

     

7. Parent Advisory Committee: Lisa L. reported

Main topics discussed were: school of choice regarding the % of students, the concern for the declining birth rate in our district, Bridges a.k.a community building, standardized testing; all subjects (except science) the district scored above the county and state scores, the concessions the staff and professional are making and the ACT testing was discussed. The process is that in 7^th grade a practice test is administered, 8th grade take a test, 0^th grade practive & 10^th grade test.

8. Old Business

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

·         Stevie B’s (Thurs., 4.11.13 from 3-9pm) – flyer went home.

·         McDonald’s (Tues, 5.7.13 from 4-7pm) – Volunteers will be needed in the dining room.

Box Tops & Campbell Labels – Tammy F.

·         Box Tops: There will be a April and May submission, we are only $200 away from our goal of $2000.00 raised this year.

·         Labels: Tammy will get Jennifer info so points can be used towards Fun Run.

Spring Conference Idea Box (Thurs, 3.21.13) Dace D.

·         The following suggestions were collected:

1.       Bookit with Pizza hut

2.       Do the Harlem Shake in gym class

3.      movie night

4.      class game time

5.      celebrate Easter

6.      Make a compost bin instead of throwing out leftover food

7.      no school

8.      campaign drug-free program

9.      field trip to selfridge ANGB

10.   santa parade

Book Fair (Thurs, 3.21.13) Kristen W.

·         Went well, profits up from last year.

Bake Sale (Thurs, 3.21.13) Ann U.

·      Thank you for all the support. The sale went well and raised more funds than last year’s spring bake sale.

·      Bake good suggestions: cookies, brownies, covered pretzels, cake pops (everything sells!)

Basket Raffle (Thurs, 3.21.13) Jenica T. & Amy L.

·         Went well, the itemized list of each basket was helpful.

Roller Skating Party (Fri., 4.26.13) – Lisa L. & Dace D.

·         Flyer went home w/ students.

PALS Week (Mon. – Fri. 5.6.13-5.10.13) – Jenica T. & Lisa L.

·         The theme will be Dr. Seuss.

·         Plans and preparations are underway, including breakfast, boxed lunches, car window washing and to-do coupons.

·         There are many ways to volunteer. Email and flyer to go out this month.

·         Ann Urban offered to donate baked goods.

“End of the Year Celebration” (6.8.13) – Ms. Polega

·      Discussed by Ms. Polega in Principal Report.

Field Day Snow Cones (Tues., 5.21.13) – Kristen W.

·         There is syrup in the PTC cabinet.

·         Start time to be pushed back to 11am this year, so avoid morning down time.

·         Event is good on volunteers, but all help is welcome.

9. New Business / Budget Requests

Fun Run (Fall, 2013) – Jennifer H. & Tiffany

·         Give away/ participation prize to be a red water bottle w/ Lobbestael Logo on it. The cost is $589.40. Quote is based on ordering 465 bottles and includes all taxes and shipping fees. Verified with Ms. Polega on the student count.

A motion was made to cover the cost ($589.40) for the water bottles. : 1^st Kristen and 2^nd Mrs. Theime. Motion passed unanimously.

PTC Board Nominations

·         The following nominations were made –

1.        President: Dace D. (accepted)

2.       1^st VP: Amy L. (not present, Susan to follow up w/ Amy regarding her acceptance to the nomination)

3.       2^nd VP: Lisa L. (accepted)

4.      Treasure: Tammy F. (declined) / Jodi P. (accepted)

5.       Secretary: Jenica (accepted)

10. Open Topic Forum

Question regarding help w/ PTC Blog – Jenica

·         It was asked if any knows about “FeedBurner” and adjusting some code on our blog. Ms. Polega stated if emailed she could forward on to the school IT contact.

Open Chair positions for next school year – Jenica

·         It was asked if anyone had shown interested in chairing Box Tops or Popcorn. No one had contacted the PTC expressing interest regarding these two positions.

Volunteer Luncheon – Ms. Polega

·         The school will host the volunteer luncheon on May 3^rd. The theme is baseball and invitations to go out soon.

11. Agenda Items

Old Business/Follow-Up: Restaurant Night, Box Tops, roller skating, PALS week, Field Day Sno-Cones, Fun Run

New Business:  None

12. Adjournment – 7:34pm

PTC Meeting (5.8.13), 6:30pm in the media room

March Meeting Minutes

Lobbestael Elementary: March 13, 2013 @ 6:30pm

Parent Teacher Club: Meeting Minutes

Attendance (9): Jenica T, Dace D., B. Polega, Kris D., Susan S., Tammy F., Jennifer H., Tiffany V., Ann U., Kristen W.

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.

·         Discussions shall be limited

·         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 w/ the correction to the spelling of Tubman: 1^st Dace and 2^nd Ann. Motion passed unanimously.

5. Treasury Report: Dace D.

Motion to accept budget as presented: 1^st Jennifer and 2^nd Tammy. Motion passed unanimously.

6. Principal Report: Ms. Polega

a) Camp Reading Night was a success. 250+ people attended and feedback was positive.

b) February 25^th - Lobbestael will be hosting a visiting author.

c) March 21^th – conferences, reservation cards will sent home today/tomorrow.

      d) April 16^th - Lobbestael will be having a family math night

      e) May 2^nd - Lobbestael will be having a family writing night.

      f) A ‘school messenger’ system will now be used by the district to contact families regarding info. Notifications will be via text, email or call (up to recipient). It will officially kick off fall of 2013.

      g) The class of 2026 kindergarten round up was held.

      h) The middle school band visited the school yesterday to encourage students to join.

      i) Middle school orientation to take place for the 5^th graders soon.

      j) Science Olympiad district competition is this Saturday.

      k) Grade level meeting are taking place w/ the staff at the end of this month

      l) The new school song will be presented to students tomorrow morning at an assembly.

      m) 5^th grade field trip was a success.

7. Parent Advisory Committee: Kelli W.

No report, group did not meet.

8. Old Business

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

·         Bath City Bistro (follow up) – earned approximately $45

·         McDonald’s (follow up) – there was a good turnout.

·         Stevie B’s (Thurs., 4.11.13 from 3-9pm)

·         McDonald’s (Tues, 5.7.13 from 4-7pm)

Box Tops & Campbell Labels – Tammy F.

·         Box Tops: The Valentine’s Day contest raised $627.00. The winning classroom was Mrs. Lenk. They will receive a pizza party lunch on 3.25.13. The contest put us at $1,800.00 raised this year (our goal was $2,000.00)

·         Labels: 12,830 points submitted this year.

Swim night – (Follow-up)

·         Attended by 174 people

·         Our invoice will be for $200.00

Spring Conference Idea Box (Thurs, 3.21.13) Dace D.

·         Two suggestion boxes have been made, coordinate posters will also be created.

Bake Sale (Thurs, 3.21.13) Ann U.

·      Flyer went out.

·      Bake good suggestions: cookies, brownies, covered pretzels, cake pops (everything sells!)

Book Fair (Thurs, 3.21.13) Kristen W.

·         Set up will take place on Tuesday, the 19^th after school and is all set with volunteers

·         Break down will be on Friday, the 22^nd.

Basket Raffle (Thurs, 3.21.13) Jenica T. & Amy L.

·         Basket Themes per grade level: Kindergarten – Eat Here, 1^st Gd – Health & Wellness, 2^nd Gd – Car Care, 3^rd Gd – Game Night, 4^th Gd – Shop ‘Til You Drop, 5^th Gd – Lego

·         Raffle Licenses was requested by Dace.

·         Donated items will be returned on Monday.

·         Plan to assemble baskets on Monday w/ Amy L.

Roller Skating Party (Fri., 4.26.13) – Lisa L. & Dace D.

·         Flyer is being prepared to go home after Spring Break.

PALS Week (Mon. – Fri. 5.6.13-5.10.13) – Jenica T. & Lisa L.

·         No report

9. New Business / Budget Requests

Ice Cream Social – Kristen W.

·         Motion made not to proceed w/ this event this school year due to full spring schedule.

Field Day Snow Cones (Tues., 5.21.13) – Susan S.

·         A budget request was presented asking for $120 to cover the cost of supplies. Motion to fund $120.00 for the field day snow cones was made: 1^st Kris and 2^nd Jennifer. Motion passed unanimously.

·         Kristen W. will chair the event.

“End of the Year Celebration” (tentative, Tues., 6.4.13) – Jennifer H. / Ms. Polega

·      No report – to be discussed by Ms. Polega and staff

PTC Board Nominations

·         The By-Laws were read at the meeting.

·         Nominations for the 2013-14 PTC Board will be accepted at next month’s meeting.

10. Open Topic Forum

Lobbestael Face Book Page – Jennifer H.

·         It was asked if Lobbestael has a Facebook page and/or is one allowed. Ms. Polega said the district does have a page, but the school does not. Ms. Polega said she would look into if a Lobbestael page is allowed.

School Staff Retirement announcement – Mrs. Polega

·         Mrs. Fischer will retire at the end of this school year.

11. Agenda Items

Old Business/Follow-Up: Restaurant Night, Box Tops, Spring Conf. Idea box, book sale, bake sale, basket raffle, roller skating, end of year celebration, PALS week, Field Day Sno-Cones

New Business:  Fun Run (Jen H. & Tiffany P will co-chair the even), PTC Board Nominations

12. Adjournment – 7:34pm

PTC Meeting (4.10.13), 6:30pm in the media room