PTA
Executive Board
President
Deirdre Ralph-ralphjd@verizon.net
Vice
President: Bliss Kaye-bliss_kaye@hotmail.com
Treasurer:
Liz del Castillo-usakiwi2@verizon.net
Secretary: Laurie Goodwin-ltggoodwin@gmail.com
Every Child One Voice
Bates Middle School PTA
General Membership Meeting
October 14, 2013
Call to Order Pledge of
Allegiance-Deirdre Ralph -President
Approximately 14
parents/staff in attendance
Introduction of
PTA Executive Board
President Report:
-PTA information available
on display-
-We NEED parents to sign up
for eScrip, Safeway , Giant, Target School
Programs. It is free money and helps support programs at school.
-PTA membership forms, Sign
up sheets for committees, bumper stickers for sale,
-PTA Booklet-Important dates and information-
Monthly PTA
Meetings, & Coffee with the Principal
-Chess Club-Wednesdays during lunch, Room
215-parents pays $55.00 per semester for child to join club or scholarships are
available
-THREE important dates;
Friday, February
21st-Italian Dinner and Silent Auction for the Arts
Friday, May 2ND Multicultural Night
Saturday, May 3RD 5K Run
Treasurer Report:
-Liz Castillo reported that the Otis Spunkmyer
fundraiser has brought in approximately $33,000.00, of which approximately $20,000.00
(40% profit) will be paid to Otis Spunkmyer, leaving Bates MS PTA with an
approximate amount of $13,000.00.
-PTA membership is up; you can still join, and look
for the invite from Yahoo groups so you can receive important emails from the
PTA.
Fall Fundraisers:
-Discussed an 8th
grade incentive for next years Otis Spunkmyer fund raiser
suggestions included non-uniform
day, extra recess.
Principals Report:
-Coffee with the
Principal had a good turnout.
-Discussed SRO Police
Officer presence at school, funding
-Individual Student
Recognition each month
-Clubs and Activities into
full swing-busy place!
-Grade 6 environmental trips
is being done in small groups
-National Junior Honor Society forms went home. A
service project will be included this year. Next years 8th graders
will already be informed and ready to start at the beginning of the year.
-Discussed dismissal traffic onto Spa Road and
safety of students who walk to school. The Principal and PTA agreed to write a
letter to the city asking for some assistance.
-Brief discussion of uniforms-questions, goal of
uniform change was met-success, next year’s shirt colors (do shirts follow
students or student’s follow shirt colors by grade)
Requests: 1.Heather
Macintosh provided an update on French classes available online for a fee,
eighth graders can test in for high school.
2. Heather Macintosh provided an update on the Wellness
Committee. Interest was expressed in fitness clubs, “Girls on the Track” part
of “Girls on the Run”, intramurals.
3. Becky Porzillo-Mids for Kids off to a great
start.
4. Amy Beller reported on survey for guest speakers
prior to PTA meetings. She also repeated a request for guest speakers during
the Advisory period every Wednesday 10-10:40, to discuss a different Character
trait each month-contact Rachel Long Rlong@aacps.org
-Jeannie Bullen-Reported on Teacher Appreciation and
dinner provided during the parent teacher conference days November.
-PBIS Committee discussion on Bates Bucks and
reinforcing the earning of Bates Bucks. One idea is a rolling cart with items
to buy using Bates Bucks. Need parent to volunteer to be in charge of cart.
Contact: Dr. Rubinec, DRUBINIC@aacps.org
Miscellaneous:
Bliss Kaye –PTA Vice President provided an update on
the Uniform Closet-Need unused/gently used uniforms especially black and/or
brown belts, and large size khaki pants, unused/gently used close-toed shoes,
socks.
