November PTO Meeting 11/15/2016

-Welcome and Introductions
-Treasurer's Report
     -in process of updating the way files are done and layout of budget
     -$5.5K in camp account
-Mr. Karr:
     -Mission Statement highlights:value diversity, connect families and students as GLOBAL CITIZENS-knowlwdgable and caring with high academic standards.  ALL KIDS welcome, safe, and loved<3  Mr. Karr and Mr. Hilton are honored to work here at Mitchell with our kids<3
     -there is a dedicated Facebook for Ann Arbor IB, 11th and 12th grade IB about to be ready at Huron
     -SIT (School Improvement Team) milestone.  Plan for '16-'17, support from teachers academically and socially.  Connect to families will support and involvement (community room part of that design)
     -Community communication:
          -SAFETY procedures for beginning and end of day.  Encourage walking in groups, as harassing incidents have occurred.  Adult volunteers at Platt and Lorraine?
          -Brainstorm ideas for ways to be active for peace, groups we can support, be involved in as a community
           -list of support groups/resources for targeted groups that experience prejudice
-Science Olympiad in December
     -Coaches give background check form to Mr. Karr or Mr. Hilton
-Holiday Shop
     -We got $100 free "bucks" for holding Mitchell's shop in November
     -Items for sale range from 25 cents to ten dollars
-Email group proposed for PTO members to help with errands as they come up, possible running Sign Up Genius
-December 14th Teacher Appreciation Lunch
-PTO Thrift Raffle made over $600!
-Lanterns and singing: Mike Zeidler spoke of the German tradition.  Kids can build a lantern in art class.  Light can be put in to walk through the park.  Possible piggybacking onto February's movie night?
-December 13th meeting
     -2017 calendar
     -International Night: potluck, performances, displays
          -Shireen chairperson, Kathleen second chair
-Little Caesar's Pizza Kits.  Fliers go out in December, money due in January, delivery before Stupor Bowl
-Meeting Adjourned!