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 PTA/FOB MEETING MINUTES
May 11, 2010
Welcomes by FOB Co-Chairs – Mark and Andrea Andrews
Opening Pledge by PTA President, Jeanna Kienzle
PTA approved minutes from last meeting.
PTA Treasurer’s Report: differs slightly from balance last reported. $3391.78 beginning balance. Deposited coffee sales of $80.09, less bank charge of $3.00, the ending balance is $3468.87.
Expected donations: 5th grade and Martha Foley Scholarship @ $200 each.
Jeanna suggests the idea for PTA to buy staff birthday cards ~ to cost around $50. Approved.
June 3rd ~ student body puts on Staff Lunch in the auditorium. Volunteers needed. Country theme. Some staff in attendance so gifts were not discussed.
Joanna Jeffs discusses that a 2nd grade family is in need ~ a child hospitalized with a busted appendix. Better today but mom could use help with food/groceries. There is a basket in the office to contribute anything: toys, cards, activities for the sick child.
Monday morning coffee needs new parent to help run as Avery has moved. It brings in $75-80 per month. Wen-chia Parker volunteered.
Nadia (via Alicia) has collected all of the lost and found items and will wash and hang them on the baseball fence at assembly in hopes of finding their rightful owners. If not claimed they will be donated. Hangers needed.
Kathy Vigil will take on that task next year.
Alicia discussed that any food sales fundraisers using held after school should not use the cafeteria electrical outlets as it messes up the milk temperature. Advised to use the exterior or auditorium outlets. And that communication with cafeteria manager Lupe is important.
FOB
2010-2011 Pledge Drive ~ Galia Linn explained how the Beethoven families has improved the school over the years and that the current kinder families would like to keep that going and implement an annual pledge drive similar to neighborhood schools. Revisited the success of the Kinder TA drive and how we can apply those ideas to an annual pledge drive. The drive will ask parents to contribute $365 with the idea being ~ one dollar per day to support your child’s school. A handout was provided with details for the drive and our estimated amounts needed to raise. Key pledge drive plan points discussed:
*Room Parents send emails.
*Have a display with a teddy bear with an empty belly that we fill as the pledge money is raised.
*Set up a pay pal account ~ try to get the fee reduced since it’s a fundraiser.
*Set up monthly contribution option.
Andrea mentioned that one of the Spanish families suggested they be asked by the 15th of the month so it doesn’t conflict with rent, etc and asked if the $1 per day included weekends.
Notwithstanding any pledge drive success ~ FOB will continue to hold various events and need chairs for those. Any opposition? None. Any questions?
Staci Lampkin questioned some of the pledge drive commitments ~ Donna Ayers and Galia Linn explained that those items are estimated and could change. Mark Andrews explained that items get cut that could be funded from the different line items.
On track to raise more money than in prior years but we’ll still need more to fund all of the current needs. Per handout ~ total current annual needs total $26,500.
Additional 2010-2011 needs total $45,500.
Idea is to start the pledge drive now ~ will have it in place by the next PTA/FOB meeting.
LA Conservation Corps Green 4 Green Event ~ Program Director Teague Weybright explained the LACC program and reviewed examples of projects they have brought to Beethoven in prior years as well as neighboring schools. He explained the DWP Trees for Green LA program and the potential for fundraising for the school. The idea is to find the right tree for the right spots so they offer a tree adoption program. He asked that we disseminate the applications to parents ~ for every tree that is adopted locally ~ money will go to the school:
0-49 trees ~ $0 per tree
50-100 trees ~ $1 per tree
101-200 ~ $2 per tree
201-250 ~ $2.50 per tree
251+ ~ $3.00 per tree with a $1,500 maximum
Sample flyer was provided. He asked that interest is expressed since they’ve done so much for the school.
FOB Expense Report by Donna Ayers
Current balance $30,811.00. Estimated $16,000 coming in from the Silent Auction and Fitness Challenge. A portion is committed to the 5th grade ~ less than $1,000.
$26,500 is committed to the following 2010/2011 school year items:
PE teacher/coach $8000
Measure up books $4500
Afterschool homework lab $4000
Intervention $5000
Annual Liability Insurance $1000
Buses for field trips $4000
In addition ~ $44,500 is needed for:
Office clerk being cut $8000
Additional day for Psychiatrist Evaluation $7000
TA-Kinder Full Time $13000
TA-1st Grade 4 hours $8500
Librarian $8000
Silent Auction Recap ~ made approximately $10,200! 160 people attended. The $2500 in food sales and the beverage sales covered the expenses. Approx 165 auction items sold as well as 25 raffle items. This year had huge help from the ELAC/CLAC team ~ especially organizing the food. The facility has been booked for next year.
Car Show Recap ~ made $3500 ~ much more that previous year. Fewer cars but bigger community event. No school police charge, all food receipts were kept since it was parent run. Galia brought in a $500 sponsor. Huge help from parents ~ volunteer time and food donations.
Grass Update ~ hopeful that we will have a soccer field by September 1st ~ should know by the end of the month.
Fitness Challenge ~ Joanna Woods explained the program ~ asked for oranges to be donated, for someone to bring a big water cooler and is looking for fresh prize ideas. Money raised is due by May 21st. Needs help the day of the event ~ parents asked to help at their child’s determined grade level’s time.
Committee Chairs for next years signups can be split.
Alistair Cycling Program was mentioned.
August 21st will be the Popsicle Playdate staffed by Beyond the Bell.
Dianna Tat and Joanna Jeffs will co-chair.
School Supplies ~ Galia Linn is waiting for the list from Dr. Ford. There are 2 lists ~ one for items needed now to prepare and one for students for the next school year.
Bear Scare ~ Alicia passed the torch to Joanna Jeffs. Will be held on October 30th. Circulated a sign-up sheet. Suggested to speak to ELAC/CLAC parents to combine it with the Day of the Dead. Committee will be in contact over the summer.
Next Beethoven Night Out @ Pitfire Pizza. All day! Just put receipts in the designated box.
Relay for Life ~ Team Beethoven was the largest team with 41 members. Raised the most ~ just shy of $5000.
Ewaste ~ signing the school up with Greenspot to receive money for recycled ewaste and ink cartridges brought to their . Handout provided.
5th Grade Gift ~ the 5th Grade will continue the tradition of giving a gift back to the school. Looking for ideas ~ the checkers tables were suggested.
Mark Andrews informed that Tara will be the regular babysitter for the PTA/FOB meetings.
Community Service ~ Venice High will offer tutoring this Thursday through June 13th for math and reading to every grade level.
AP Science science lessons offered in June.
AP Art History offered various days in June.
YDP Enrichment theme for May & June is Science.
The 5th Grade will hold a drive in movie night on Friday, June 4th.
Meeting adjourned 8:30pm
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PTA/FOB Minutes
Beethoven Street Elementary School
March 9, 2010
Welcome by FOB Presidents Mark and Andrea Andrews
Opening Pledge by PTA President, Jeanna Kienzle
PTA Agenda
Minutes Approved
Treasurer Report Balance as of Feb 9, 2010 $3384.88
Deposits $66.90 from coffee sales
Expenses: $39.00 in banking fees
Ending balance: $3412.78
Monday Coffee cards are now available at the assembly
E Waste Drive is April 24 9-3PM
Nominations for leadership position next year: 2 year terms
Membership VP and Secretary
Thank you to the teachers in attendance.
Update by Principal: Budget cuts are affecting Beethoven.
The SLRP Program has been closed for next school year. We are trying to get another pre-school program in place: either State or Head start five days a week. Special day class has been cut. It is taught by Tracey Albert. The School Psychologist has been reduced to a day a week. By April 1 or by the end of the school year, we are asked to raise $7K for an additional day a week to assess as many children as possible. Special needs children will be placed back into the regular classrooms affecting all classes.
Pink clips will be distributed on March 15 and we may lose 1-2 teachers. We will need to reprioritize to buy another teacher. As other staff positions are getting cut as well. The class sizes for next year are to be:
3 K classes
3 1st grade classes
2 2nd grade classes
2 3rd grade classes
2 fourth grade classes
2 5th grade classes
Discussion included how to prioritize and costs:
PS Arts is on contract so we do not need to fundraise for that program.
A TA costs $13.5K
CEAC/ELAC funds are specifically designated. The school cannot ask for supplies but children can come to school with supplies. See if CEAC/ELAC funds can supplement if there is funding.
Obligations
• $7500 psychomotor for one day a week
• Measuring Up books $8K, reduced to $3K if we recycle them
• Scholastic News $2K but now Book Fair points will cover those subscriptions
• $2400 for six buses for field trips for kinder and first grade and a bus for the end of the year
• $330-400/month for homework lab
FOB
Expense report will be posted
Technology meeting report: Corby did a needs assessment. Ideally, we would like computers in all the classrooms for teachers and students. Laptops for teachers as a priority; encourage all to apply for grants or seek out new grant opportunities. April 8 is the next Technology meeting. Computer donations will initially go to the Kinder and first grade teachers. Replacing old systems.
Beethoven Night Out will be at Islands in March 16.) A new BNO chairperson will be needed for next year.
Fitness Challenge has moved from April 9 and new date is TBD. Goal is $7500 and children get sponsored. Donations of waters and oranges will be needed. Will include in the Buzz when we have a set date.
Car Show is April 17. Flyers will be distributed. All car-related products or booths are open to the public to sell items. There is a 100 car goal this year plus motorcycles.
Silent Auction, Bingo, Fiesta is May 1 at the Santa Monica Women’s Club from 6-10PM. We are collecting Silent Auction baskets from each class and donations. Free entry. Flyers will be distributed and the event will be open to the public. 5th grade parents will be collecting the baskets and teacher’s donations.
Kinder RoundUp and New Parent Orientation is April 20. There is a signup sheet and we are looking for parents from the upper grades to share their experiences and knowledge about the school.
Relay for Life – Team, Beethoven Bears, May 16 at Culver High. This is a 24 hour fundraiser and parents and students are walking during the 24 hour relay. All are encouraged to participate. Buy luminaria bags!
The next meeting is TUESDAY, April 13 at 6:30PM in the Library .
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PTA/FOB MINUTES FEBRUARY 2010
PTA
Former minutes approved and posted on the FOB website.
Treasurer's Report
Beginning balance: $3538.47
Deposits $214.00
Expenses $3.00, plus spent $98.99 on glasses and $265.60 on T-shirts.
Total Expenses $367.59
Ending balance $3384.88
(Upcoming expenses: Valentines for staff ($35.00) and Sponsorship of Play leaders ($100.00)
Monday Morning Coffee
Coffee is served for $1.00 a cup and coffee cards for $5 are available. Coffee proceeds are $10-20 each Monday and deciding how to spend that money. May use the money to purchase needed art supplies.
E-Waste Recycling
The E-Waste fundraiser is scheduled for April 24. E Waste Green will run the disposal site for Beethoven. We are in need of advertising and banners made. Community banners would be good, too. Families are encouraged to drop off all electronics and batteries.
Movie Night
We made $506 from the screening of “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.”
Jamba Juice Cards
Jamba Juice Cards were distributed: 10% return to Beethoven, 2% return to National PTA.
FOB
Expense Report
Last month balance of $23,150.
Monthly expenses include $5K for a LAUSD intern
$1800 for BearWear
Deposit for Auction venue TBD
$600.00 for homework lab
$50 payable for our non-profit status
Art Supplies
There are several Visual Arts Baseline supplies that are still needed. Classes start after spring break so we will be collecting supplies and advertise for donations in the Buzz. These supplies are for the APS Arts program with Ms. Deborah who will be coming in April.
After School Classes
Upcoming After School Classes start on February 22 and include: Clay sculpting, Soccer, Art Equals Smart. Groove Kids Dance and Theatre.
We are inquiring as to whether there is interest in a Mandarin Chinese Class or a Spanish class. If interest, please let Wen-Chia Parker or Jana Montgomery know.
Car Show
Plans for the Car Show are underway. Exploring vendors, sponsors and ways to market the car show. Mark Sukal and Ashley Halverson are leading the effort. The date of the car show is set for April 17.
Fitness Challenge
We need to raise money to continue our psycho motor program and the proceeds from the Fitness Challenge go towards that. This pays for one class per week. We need volunteers on the day of the event to man each station and donations of waters and oranges are appreciated. The fitness challenge will be held during the day at school and planning it the same way as last year. We will need volunteers to man each of the stations.
Silent Auction
Kathy Vigil has agreed to lead the Silent Auction (May 1) this year. It will be at the Santa Monica Womens' Club. It will be $400 for four hours. There will be no cover charge but attendees will be charged for food and alcohol. We will need a point person for donations. Kathy has the letter that goes out to businesses and vendors. We are also considering Bing that night. Silent Auction items include donations by parents and local businesses. Each grade will also do a themed basket for the auction and that will be coordinated by the 5th grade parents. Half of the funding for the baskets will go back to the 5th grade for their culmination activities.
Beethoven Night Out
We are considering having a Beethoven Night Out at the new pizza place, Pit Fire Pizza. Details are pending.
Technology Meeting
The next Technology meeting is scheduled for February 24 from 3:00-4:00 and Corby Arthur is hosting the meeting.
Thank You
A thank you was publicly announced honoring Donna Ayers for her work on the beautification grant awarding Beethoven $10,000. Funding will go towards getting a main water line from Beethoven Street to the back of the yard to irrigate. We are waiting to hear whether Beethoven has been awarded $500,000; the school board is discussing at their March meeting.
Sponsor a Visiting Child
There was a request for anyone interested in housing a 13 year old Japanese exchange student. If interested, please contact Trish Halfacre who is familiar with the details of the program and the family.
Spring Break
Mark calendars as Spring break is from March 29-April 2.
Meeting adjourned @7:40PMM.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth R. Palser
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PTA/FOB MINUTES JANUARY 2010
PTA
Former minutes approved and posted on the FOB website,
Treasurer's Report $3535.47 Potential expenses of Tshirts $180.00
Holiday Gift Baskets
16 families were recipients and picked up the goods. Pedro was terrific in communicating with families and making arrangmentss for pickups.
Monday Morning Coffee
Coffee is served for $1.00 a cup and we are trying to find a way to be more efficient and looking for options for sales rather than brewing at home and transferring into a carafe at the school. School brewer take a half hour to make.
Jamba Juice Cards
Looking into distribution of Jamba Juice Cards; 10% return to Beethoven, 2% return to National PTA.
FOB
Expense Report
Last month balance of $28,000.00 Debits include payment for flowers for staff at holiday and gift cards for Anthony and Pedro.
Book Fair Report
Held off on reporting the outcome until Michelle Gardner is able to give the group an update.
Visual Arts
Supplies and donation are requested for the PS Arts Program. We are asking what the specific needs are and then will request from parents for offers of donations to keep this active program engaging our children.
Afterschool Programs
Theatre, soccer, dance, art (recycling materials) and a martial arts class are offered. Planning on a pay-as-you-go soccer class for all ages and considering clay, yoga and hula hoop in the spring.
Intervention
Days to be determined but may be on Mondays and Wednesdays. This is a program for academic underachievers and it is scheduled for 20 hours, one hour each afterschool through May.
Movie Night
Ideas for movie night and dates were suggested. If anyone has family friendly movie ideas please let the group know. There will most likely be an early February movie night,
Car Show
The date of the car show is set for April 17. Ashley Halverson and Mark Sukal are chairing the commitee and working the details. Consideration of a chili cookoff and entry fee. Flyers will come out shortly.
Fitness Challenge
We need to raise money to conitinue our psycho motor program and the proceeds from the Fitness Challenge go towards that. This pays for one class per week. We need volunteers on the day of the event to man each station and donations of waters and oranges are appreciated.
Silent Auction
We're looking into venues fo the Silent Auction and the Santa Monica Womens' Club has their space available for $400 for four hours. Dates may include May 1 or May 8. Possibly charge $12 per person or pay for food separately. Discussion continues as to whether this includes a silent auction, dinner dance party and bingo night; all under consideration.
CSA
Organic fruits are veggies are still delivered to the school on Thursday as part of the market basket program. More participants are welcome and can pay weekly or in advance. Bring your own bag.
Beethoven Night Out
Souplantation in the marina is the next venue for dinner out and will be held on Wed, January 27.
Winter Program DVD
The DVD is a long process of editing and merging files so Gloria appreciates everyone's patience. She hopes it will be ready in about a month.
Relay for LIfe
This is Beethoven's 3rd year and it is a 24 hour walk-a-thon on May 15 adn 16. Details will be sent via the Buzz but we are interested in getting as many participants as possible to join the Beethoven Girls Scouts. Celebrate Birthdays is the theme.
5TH Grade Valentine's Day Grams
The 5th grade will be selling candya and balloon grams. Flyers will be distributed. Grams are $.50-$1.50 and selling to parents students and friends. Flyers will be sent home and students can also purchase sales before school the week of Feb 8. Proceeds pay for culmination activities.
5th Grade Food Sales
Most every Friday (if not a Friday movie night) the 5th grade parents will be selling food at the auditorium gate. $1.00 for whatever treat is for sale and proceeds go towards the 5th grade culmination.
Student Council
January 29 will be Freaky Friday and all students are encouraged to participate wearing crazy hair or crazy dress.
Meeting adjourned @8:00PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth R. Paser
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Beethoven Street Elementary School PTA/FOB Minutes September 15, 2009
Welcome by PTA President Jeanna Kienzle and FOB Co-Presidents Andrea and Mark Andrews
Attendee sign-in sheet was circulated
Childcare was provided by Coach Holly
The following resources were provided (some as handouts) to attendees:
September 15, 2009 Meeting Agenda
Resources for new parents (name and point of contact list)
Event Calendar for 2008-2009
Event/Chairperson Listing for 2009-2010
Room Parent Sign-UP sheet
Winter Holiday Play information
Holiday Boutique Flyer
PTA
Principal’s Message
Dr. Althea Ford addressed the primary concern of the Kinder parents; classroom size. The kinder classes are oversized and due to district cuts, we needed to consolidate. Changes to address the large K class size have included giving additional part-time teacher aides to each classroom and encourage parent volunteers. Volunteers were reminded that a TB test is needed; forms in the office. The teachers are OK with the class size (28 students as the norm is 24:1) If we lose students, we lose a teacher. Some parents volunteer in the class and Dr. Ford encouraged parents to speak to the teachers to find out the needs in the particular classrooms. Each kinder class has a TA during the 4 hours morning session where there is the core curriculum. The K classes have veteran teachers and experienced aides.
New PTA/FOB 2009-2010 council introduced; attendees welcomed.
Opening Pledge by Jeanna Kienzle
The June 2009 Minutes were approved; motioned and seconded.
Treasurer’s Report: Lois Saucedo, treasurer
$1574.30 balance; PTA owes$1k for the membership drive, In and Out 20% at $450 and owe In and Out $850; purchase of glasses for student, $80. $2580 in expenses to be paid. PTA needs to maintain a $1500 minimum balance
PTA Membership Drive underway with a nice initial response. Hoping for 100% participation; Pirates-theme and students who return membership forms will get a prize from the Pirate’s chest. PTA Team members are needed to make copies, distribute flyers.
$10 per person.
$1.75 goes to National PTA
$1.25 goes to State PTA
$1.00 goes to 10th District PTA and reminder stays with school
The PTA membership Drive helps subsidize dental, vision and healthcare for students.
Back To School Night SEPT 29 4:30-7:00PM
This is to learn about the class curriculum; visit the classrooms and meet the teachers.
Dinner provided In and Out ($7,8,9 hamburger choices) Advanced purchase is encouraged before early sell-out. Cash only. The 5th grade will have a bake sale and sell drinks and desserts and snacks.
Help is needed to set-up and clean-up so parents can stop by early to assist.
Parent Concern Forms
Parents are asked to complete the Parent Concern form available on the counter in the school office. If there is an issue in the classroom, parents are encouraged to speak with the teacher first.
Grant Writers
We have been successful in the past with grants and have a core group (Trish Halfacre, Patty Segura) who help write and process grants. We are seeking additional grant writers and all grant requests should be coordinated through Trish Halfacre so we are not duplicating efforts. .
Translators
English/Spanish translators are needed; let office know of interest.
PTA/FOB Meeting schedule
The PTA/FOB calendar was distributed and parents were asked to mark the meetings on their personal calendars.
Room Parents
Elizabeth Palser noted that room parents are needed for each classroom, ideally 2 (English/Spanish) and to contact her to sign up and she will solicit a list. Room parents are needed to assist the teacher and disseminate information and they are the POC for each class. She will solicit a list of room parents and ask each class to gather contact information for their class.
FOB
FOB introduction by Mark Andrews. Vice helpers were introduced: Joanna Jeffs, Rose Mayhew, KC Robinson, Donna Ayers and Ashley Halverson. Andrea mentioned that she and Mark committed to these positions knowing that these other parents are also committed to helping them as their work commitments can be heavy. Vice helpers were acknowledged.
Committee Sign-ups
Help is needed on the various committees.
Wrapping Paper drive is the largest fundraiser and starts 9/21; help is needed in the Parents Center on Friday to assist pulling packages together; also help is needed NOV 4 to deliver wrapping paper before the holiday.
Bear Scare is a community event; Alicia Denchasy is organizing and planned for 10/31.
Holiday Boutique is scheduled for 11/21; Gloria Halfacre is organizing and soliciting vendors.
Girls Scouts is looking for a few volunteers for Juniors, Daisies and Brownies.
Relay for Life; Beethoven team plans to participate in the spring at Culver City High School; touching event benefiting cancer research.
Holiday Shopping for kids: a store is set up in Parent’s Center so students can purchase inexpensive holiday gifts for family and friends. Volunteers needed to man the store.
Bear Scare, 10/24 (changed to 10/31); haunted house is set up by the dads in the hallway; all parents asking to help; details forthcoming.
Holiday Program; The Red Shoes with a friendship (students and pets) theme will be the program this year; produces and directed again by Kristin Duerr; book available in the Library.
Looking to explore the idea of selling CDs ($10) as a fundraiser.
Bear Wear Fridays; Encouraging students to wear Beethoven Bear Wear shirts, hats, jackets to show school spirit. Share Bear Wear in asking those who have gently used shirts and clothing to donate to office so can get passed down to another child.
Beautification-focus this year on the big yard; 300 trees planted and looking for grass/soft surface. Marlene Canter’s office donated $25K to continue beautification plan; need to find maintenance and working with district to get permits.
School Cents; Westside Pavilion has a shop and earn program where receipts are stamped at Guest Services and noted for Beethoven. Points are accumulated and redeemed for gift cards that we use for our attendance awards.
After school classes; 6 weeks of after school enrichment classes are offered; Jana Montgomery is the chair so if anyone knows of anyone who has a talent and would like to donate their services (or nominal fee), we are interested.
Booster Club website
The Friends of Beethoven website is http://www.friendsofbeethoven.org Bookmark and visit it religiously for all the scoop and school news.
Movie Night
We are needing parents to help with movie night. They choose a move and we project it in the auditorium. Tickets ate $3-4 and entire families gather their pjs and blankets and watch the show. We usually have an early show for the younger kids and later for the older kids. Popcorn and goodies are also sold. This is an easy fundraiser and a great volunteer activity for parents who plan to attend the show anyway.
Hospitality
We are looking for a rotating group of parents to provide refreshments at the PTA/FOB meetings. Funds are reimbursed bit would like help.
Wizards
A magic show will be at mark Twain Middle School on OCT 17 and 50% of the proceeds will go to Beethoven! Flyers with details will be distributed to the classrooms.
The next meeting is scheduled for OCT 13 at 8:30AM in the Parent’s Center.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth R. Palser
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Hello all-
Here are the minutes from the last PTA/FOB meeting held on May 5, 2009. (Just in time for tomorrow’s meeting...) Sorry about the wonky formatting; that’s what I get for editing it on mac and pc and using different accounts over a period of one long month! I need organization! Elizabeth
PTA/FOB MINUTES, MAY 5, 2009
Opening Pledge by Robin Shindle, PTA President
Welcome by Trish Halfacre, FOB President
Meeting Minutes April 2009 meeting minutes posted on website; minutes approved and seconded.
Treasurer Report Balance $2736.81 No change in PTA funds. Pending expenses- Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
Principal’s Message Testing is scheduled for 5/11-5/19. Parents are asked to be mindful of the testing days and schedule time with teachers after testing. Ask your teacher about snacks in the classroom. Sugarless gun is allowed during testing. There will be no Monday assembly so testing can start early.
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon The Teacher Appreciation Luncheon is scheduled for June 4 from 11:30-1:00PM. It will be a New Orleans-theme gathering for 70 staff members. Volunteers are needed to decorate the auditorium and food will be provided. Parents will be asked to make corn bread, red beans/rice and salad. Parents are needed to help that day.
Room Parents A call went out asking parents to consider becoming a Room Parent for the 2009-2010 school year. Cassandra Ashley agreed to help Elizabeth Palser as Room Parent Coordinator.
Tuesday Schedule Our school will continue to have the bank Tuesday's - off at 1:31pm and the parents agreed to continuing this.
Parent/Family in Need A single mom of a second grader is seriously ill. Robin Shindle is organizing assistance for the family including meals/childcare/help.
Nominations for FOB President We are in search of next year’s FOB president. Andrea and Mark Andrews were nominated, voted and approved for the 2009-2010 school year FOB Co-chairs. Joanna Jeffs, KC Robinson, Rose Mayhew and Ashley Halverson stepped up to the plate to offer assistance.
Protests Ms. Mills, 3rd grade teacher, Room 25 talked about the protest for proposed layoffs and increased class size. Beethoven is losing a teacher and a class. Grades K-3rd are in need of 24 more students. A protest will be before school along the street on May 15 and parents are asked to support the teachers. Children will not be affected. Plans are for students to be in the classrooms that day,
Silent Auction/Bingo Night We are looking for helpers to set up on Saturday to assist with the Silent Auction. Pre-bidding on auction items is available on the website. Donations for baskets will be collected for the classroom. Thanks to everyone who kindly contributed.
Library Needs The Library still needs help to log in all the donated library books. See Ms. Lisowski.
5th Grade Movie Grease will be the featured movie for the 5th grade fundraiser. Bring your own lawn chair and date and details pending; flyers will be distributed.
Car Show 80 cars were displayed at Beethoven’s first annual car show. This was a successful fundraiser earning us money to cover enrichment courses. $600 was requested to pay for the onsite LAPD.
Fundraiser and Donations Discussions continue about the fundraising efforts for next year in order to cover the continuation of the enrichment courses, computer labs, campus improvements, etc. We are considering all avenues of participation and gaining fundraising awareness. We need to think about how many events to have next year and also asking for donations in lieu of participation.
Chairpersons Needed Chairpersons are needed for next year’s events. Events and tasks included BearScare, BearWear, Beautification, Buzz, Beethoven Night Out, Box Tops, Campbells, Car Show, Grants, Fitness Challenge, Friday Night Movies, Holiday Boutique, Hospitality, Holiday Shopping, Kinder RoundUp, Marquis, Phone-a-thon, PTA, Recycle (WalMart), Room Parent Coordinator, Upscale Yard sale, Afterschool classes, PR person, etc. A complete listing with chairpersons will be posted on the website.
School Cents The program ends May 15 so any receipts should go to Nadia Yoshioka for redemption. We use these funds for attendee awards.
Afterschool Classes Four classes will be offered: hip hop, jump squad, soccer and knitting. Adults are welcome to join the knitting class. Classes are $40 per person. We are open to new class ideas for next year.
YDP YDP will continue next year; however the kinder yard may close.
Help and a Truck Mark Twain needs help with a truck and strong arms to help pick up donated Library furniture.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth R. Palser
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Tuesday, March 24 2009 @ 01:40 PM PDT |
Opening Pledge by Robin Shindle, PTA President
Welcome by Trish Halfacre, FOB President
Meeting Minutes February 2009 meeting minutes posted on website; minutes approved and seconded.
Treasurer Report Balance $2736.81 No deposits and no expenses this month. Funds will be needed for the upcoming Teacher Appreciation Luncheon.
Principal’s Message
PROPOSED SCHOOL CUTS
Dr. Ford noted that pink slips will be distributed across the District on Friday and there are anticipated IP and Assistant Prinicipal cuts. The Superintendent will review; Board members are getting calls and concerns. There may be up to 200 positions in jeopardy and schools are getting looked at based on performance and size. Cortines has been very action-oriented and responsive to inquiries. There was the sentiment that schools in need get more support.
BIG GREEN
Progress with the Big Green effort at Beethoven continues. Parents agreed that they will commit to the maintenance and irrigation of all planted materials that are part of Big Green. Parents made a commitment and understand that the District will not cover the cost nor maintain planted materials and that this is the responsibility of the parents.
KINDER ORIENTATION
The kinder orientation is slated for April 21 and there will be the Open House. Parents were asked to spread the word.
PLUMBING
The water fountains and sinks at the school are undergoing re-piping; similar situations at other schools. Much of the work has been completed with three classrooms are left without water as project continues. All levels have tested after flushing. Other water is available on campus and parents have donated bottled waters to the classrooms. All classrooms also have hand sanitizers and this effort appears to have had minimal disruption as these efforts continue.
Kinder Open House
April 21 is the Kinder Open House and kinder parents host this event and coordinate the drinks and breakfast food. Flyers will be distributed to the local pre-schools and this is an important event in recruiting new families to our school for Kindergarten. This will be publicized on the marquee. Next year, Robin Shindle will plan the kinder tours on a monthly basis, twice a month, in addition to the annual kinder round-up.
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
The luncheon is scheduled for June 4 with a Mardi Gras theme. Food selection plans include gumbo, shrimp louie, green salad, spinach salad, corn bread, red beans, rice, chocolate fondue, and fruit. We have identified a vendor who will donate. We will need non-alcoholic drink ideas. There was discussion of a teacher gift and the idea of a refrigerator was suggested as one in needed in the teacher’s lounge. Gift has not been confirmed.
Nominations for FOB President
We are in search of next year’s FOB president. Voting will occur next month so parents are asked to think about nominations. Several co-presidents are also an option so if parents want to collectively serve in this capacity, that is a great opportunity to ease into a future leadership position will serving as a co-leader.
Mrs. Virgo’s Retirement
We are considering the purchase of a gift card for Mrs. Virgo and asking for suggestions and planning a charitable gift drive or a softball game in her honor. Will solicit donations. Details pending.
Donations- help with Trucks!
We have a donation of office furniture so we are soliciting help from someone whit a truck who can pickup the furniture and move it to the school. Nadia will organize the pickup.
School Cents
We are now 19/20 schools in the School cents Program and possibly we will be able to earn $600 that is used for gift purchases of the perfect attendance awards. March 27 is the last meeting at the Westside Pavilion and we would like a volunteer to go to the last meeting. David Hofflich volunteered to attend in Nadia’s absence. May 15 is the last day to register receipts.
Movie Night
No Update but we are aiming for a night to screen the movie “Bolt”.
Free Immunizations
Tuesday/Thursday of the upcoming week, from 7:30AM-2:30 PM, Mark Twain Middle School will provide free immunizations to children. See flyer distributed in the classrooms.
Fitness Challenge
March 20 will be the all day of the Fitness Challenge and we are looking for parent volunteers to help that day. Also seeking donations of bottled water and oranges. The girl scouts will cut the oranges and we need 10 parents per grade level for their time slots. We will invest in a few mist spray bottled and determine prizes for each grade level. Joanna Woods has done a terrific job in coordinating this event. We need to raise $6K to pay for psychomotor instruction. Students will request sponsors for competing in the challenge.
Governor’s Challenge
Students have been signed up and parents should sign up once so we are in competition to win $100K for a gym. Students have been very diligent about their exercising.
Car Show
Plans for the April 25 Car show are underway and Mark Sukal is leading this event. 20 cars have signed up so far. Fun, food, music and vendors are in the works.
Tree Planting
Million Trees LA in association with Beethoven Elementary are sponsoring a community event of planting trees in the local Mar Vista area. Volunteers who help plant a tree will be given a free fruit tree to plant at their home. Volunteers will meet at 9:00AM on the Beethoven campus by the auditorium. Efforts will also support Big Green on campus. All donations will go to improving Beethoven’s big yard.
Silent Auction/Bingo Night
This fun event for parents is scheduled for May 9. Cassandra Ashley reported that we are still searching for an affordable venue. Costs have been prohibitive with several hotels and halls that we have approached. Still looking for a location but plans are underway.
After School Classes
After school class enrollment is down.
Dodger Day
The 5th grade fundraiser is scheduled for April 18 and the game starts at 12:40. Ticket sales are down so trying to drum up sales as this fundraiser supports the 5th grade field trip.
Pink! Support Our School
Parents were encouraged to support “Stand Up for Our Schools” by wearing pink on Friday to collectively show support of no school cuts.
Other Fundraisers
We need volunteers to sell snacks after school on Fridays.
Walmart Recycling
The plastic bag recycling program ends on March 31 so all those who have plastic grocery bags were encouraged to bring them in and they will be taken to Walmart and redeemed for cash.
Valet Program
Alistair Jeffs has offered to coordinate next years’ morning valet program ensuring that every child gets on campus safely.
Relay for Life
Beethoven is participating in the Relay for Life Beethoven Bears Team as part of the 24 hours walk on March 16-17 supporting cancer research and honoring those affected by cancer.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth R. Palser
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