Thanks to all who came out to the General Meeting on May 28th to vote in next year’s PTA Executive Board! We thank this past year’s board and welcome the below parent volunteers for donating their time to next year’s board:
We are very fortunate to have such dedicated volunteers! We awarded this year’s Golden Acorn Award to Emily Wyse, Jodi Bennett, Kara Centioli, and Jane Wainwright during the Volunteer Breakfast on Friday, June 5th. Congratulations ladies!
Emily Wyse, Jodi Bennett, Kara Centioli, Jane Wainwright
Please consider joining the 2015-2016 PTA board! There are OPEN positions that must be filled in order to keep our PTA running effectively. Help support the legacy Schmitz Park parents, students, and staff that have worked so hard to build. You can contact us at board@schmitzparkpta.org for a list of roles & responsibilities. Elections will be held at the next General Meeting on May 28th
Also we will be presenting the new budget for 2015-2016 at the meeting on May 28th however this year’s budget and finances must be audited by a Finance Audit Committee after the fiscal year closes on June 30th. This is an important process (and required by Washington State PTA Bylaws) and gives invaluable insight into what funds are being used for. It is a single task commitment and the committee will meet for one afternoon in July. Please contact Michelle Wonder at treasurer@schmitzparkpta.org to sign up.
Do you know someone who is an amazing volunteer? Someone who, whether it be quietly, or out in front of everyone, gives all they have to give to Schmitz Park Elementary School? Here is your opportunity to recognize them, by submitting a nomination describing what they do. Since 1937, the Golden Acorn is a PTA award that is presented to individuals that have given outstanding volunteer service to children and youth. This PTA award is presented to someone who is chosen by the families and staff of the school where they volunteer. Please feel free to nominate more than one person. Questions? Email Fiona at fancytwill@msn.com.
Please use our online survey or turn in your nominations to the office by Friday, May 22nd.
Are you ready to help lead our Schmitz Park community and continue a legacy of great parent involvement? We’re looking for parents that have the knowledge and drive to continue to make great things to happen at Schmitz Park. The PTA Nominating Committee is now accepting nominations for:
If you are interested in nominate yourself (or someone you know!), please contact Jeff Rayner at president@schmitzparkpta.org
Proposed PTA Board Members 2014/15 (Voted-in)
| Position | Description | Elected | Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | Guide the PTA board to ensure you are meeting your PTA’s goals and fulfilling PTA’s mission | Joe Turcotte | |
| Vice President | Serve as president elect of SP PTA, support president in running PTA meetings as needed. Support other SP commitees as needed, identify needs for new initiatives as needed. | Robert Kelly | |
| Secretary | The secretary is responsible for keeping an accurate record of the proceedings of association meetings. These records are the permanent history of the PTA. Promptness, accuracy, and knowledge of PTA policies are key to this job. The secretary should be committed to helping the president conduct a businesslike meeting | Alyse Hufford | Alyse Hufford |
| Treasurer | Understand the status of current fundraising activities, what money is available to be spent versus what is owed, and the bylaws as they relate to the treasurer’s responsibilities. | Tom Boyer (roll over) | |
| Vice Treasurer | Serve as Treasurer elect, support Treasurer in running financials as needed. | Michelle Wonder (appointed) | |
| Legislative | Track issues that affect the SP community at the district, local state and national levels. Frame issues and decision points for PTA and larger SP community. Create and execute action plans to support PTA positions on issues | Emily Giaquinta & Angela Cough | |
| Fundraising | Oversee Moveathon, One Campaign and support auction leads. Develop and lead volunteer commitee to support activities | Lorie Bennett & Derek Birnie | |
| Communications | Create content and share across communications vehicles to engage SP community in PTA activities. Manage SP PTA blog, social media accounts and web pages on SPS site. | Cheri Libby | |
Proposed Other Members 2014/15 (non voted-in, including Chairs)
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| POSITION | DESCRIPTION | NOMINATIONS |
|---|---|---|
| Auction Co-Chair | Help coordinate the auction | Rob Kelly |
| Auction Chair | Help coordinate the auction | Pam Linxweiler |
| Bike Rodeo | Oversee this fun event near the end of the school year | |
| Capacity | Keep up-to-date on the new school at Genessee Hill and associated issues | Emily Giaquinta |
| Communications - blog manager | Keep our blog as up to date as possible, as this will be our main source of information for parents and the community | |
| Communications - Facebook | Keep our FB postings up to date and link them to the blog | Anita Lavine |
| Communications - signage | Ensure our main signs reflect the current PTA activities and events | Lorie Bennett, Fiona Preedy |
| Communications - SPS website | Ensure the official website through the PTA is maintained and references the PTA blog where appropriate | Lorie Bennett, Fiona Preedy |
| Give Back | Oversee the GiveBack campaign, work with local businesses and support procurement activities | Jeff Rayner |
| Membership | Recruitment of members, lead member engagement and benefits | Jeff Rayner |
| Move-A-Thon | Oversee the MAT | Kara Centioli, Jodie Bennett |
| Passport | Assist with ensuring our Passport program is running as needed | Jen Watt |
| Procurement | Help garner conversations and donations from local businesses | Athena Fjeld, Melissa Pederssen |
| Parent Education | Work with teachers, PTA board and blog manager to ensure educational content is relevant and helpful. Also assists with once a year events like Math Night | |
| Schmitzville Festival | Oversee this once a year event | Katie Hamilton, Jodie Bennett |
| Systems/Data | Assess needs, implement and manage systems and software to manage SP PTA data accross functions including membership, finance, fundraising and others |
– See more at: http://www.ptakit.org/PTA-President/Running-Your-PTA/Roles-and-Responsibilities-of-Officers-Board-and-Committees.aspx
The Golden Acorn is annual award presented to a special volunteer by the Schmitz Park PTA. Nominations are due by May 27th. Please take time to recognize ANY individuals who have “gone above and beyond” the regular volunteer commitment at Schmitz Park, and nominate them for the award. Nominations can be done via survey or by downloading a form and turning into the main office at Schmitz Park Elementary. You can even nominate more than one volunteer.
Report cards are coming home in your child’s backpack today. Teachers have worked hard to ensure that the reports reflect the details that you were able to discuss at parent conferences last month. If you have any questions, please let your teacher know so that you can follow up in January.