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JOHN MUIR SCHOOL
PTC MEETING
MAY 26, 2009
Attendance: Pauline Black, Lauren Fennell, Patti Ruiz, Maribeth Beaudoin, Tracy Harding,
Anouschka Andresen, Amy Korth, Grant Ruiz, Joan Kleen, Michelle West, Emily Desmond, Ilona Sweeten, Kait Fairchild, Maggie Sullivan, Lysa McDowell
Sock Hop Debrief: A huge success. The Final number on the amount raised is $5798.40. Everyone agreed it would be a good fundraiser to continue. Ideas were shared on how to involve the kids more. Dance competitions, dance off, and games were some ideas shared. The cakewalk and raffle will be fine tuned for next year. Also, more handmade items are wanted for the silent auction. Potential dates for the Sock Hop next year are Nov. or Feb. (a Valentine’s Day Sock Hop).
Fundraisers and Budget: This year’s fundraising was evaluated. Everyone liked doing one big fundraiser for the year. More community events were talked about. The school’s community musicians and bands were mentioned as a fun way to fundraise if they were interested. Also a Winter Fair.
Script averaged $500 a month, 1/2 card and 1/2 scrip paper. An easy way to earn money. Scrip will be sold this summer for our school through Tracy Harding at Sat. morning markets 9am-1pm.
Community members strongly felt we should have grant writers. There are lots of grants out there to be tapped that would benefit our school. If you have any experience and are interested please contact the Staff or one of the PTC officers.
Lauren Fennell presented the current budget. You may find a copy of this with itemized categories on the PTC board in the Parent Corner. A budget for next year is being worked out so we have continuous goals in our fundraising efforts.
Box R: Patti Ruiz has sent out packets of information to be returned ASAP regarding the overnight to Box R. Even with a bus, private vehicles are needed.Tonya Graham is organizing cars who have been cleared by the DMV to Box R. Student permission slips and medical forms are needed right away for them to organize successfully. Schedules and menus can be found at the school and on thejohnmuirschool.com site. A sign up sheet to help out with set up/meals/clean up etc. will be @ school and/or up at the camp site. Also, feel free to jump in when you see something to be done! This is a school and community event so lets all have fun, get to know one another, and help each other out.
PTC officers and Site Council: We need a President, Treasurer, and Secretary for next year PTC. Please see Pauline Black, Lauren Fennell, Maribeth Beaudoin, or Patti Ruiz if you are interested or have a nomination. Lauren has offered to be Treasurer again if someone would take over Scrip, It would be nice to have this established for next year. The first fall meeting we will have to fill the spots. We also need 1 new parent for the Site Council. Please see Maribeth or Grant. It’s a great way to be in the loop and involved!
OTHER NEWS: Kait Fairchild reported Charter School investigations will continue next year.
Patti Ruiz summarized discussions ot the loft removal by the district. More info on the PTC Board. We talked about a letter being written and signed by all schools involved and presented at the June 8th School Board mtg. regarding the “new” safety policies being pushed thru and the lack of detailed communication. It was noted that not all parents feel the responses received by the superintendent are inadequate and they are uncomfortable presenting concerns in a public forum.
June 4th: Celebration of the cob oven @ 12:30. Join us for treats and thanking the wonderful students from the Wilderness Charter School! Contact: Laura Bloom
June 9th: Parent Night and Graduation! 7:00-8:30 in commons
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