October PTO Meeting Notes


Tuesday, October 17, 2017

-Introductions, please sign up to sell drinks on Fridays  http://tinyurl.com/MitchDrinks
-Principal's updates with Mr. Hilton
     -Fun Run went great
     -Students are finishing first unit of inquiry, some teachers do end of unit celebrations
     -Conferences are happening now
     -Report card update.  Used to be TL;DR, now much shorter, easier key, and IB narrative
     -Modules update: waiting on paperwork to be signed by the Co-op
-Treasurer's Report with Wanda Perez
     -Expenses related to Fun Run, Fall Fest, Spirit wear and insurance went through this month
          -We'll get back pledge$ and grants from Fun Run
     -Camp account: consists of Friday drink $ and what parents are paying
           -We need $4K deposit for next year's fifth graders, payable this year
-PTOC (All schools in the AASPD PTO Council)
     -Next meeting will cover how to generate more engagement in school communities, insurance, district requirements for social events
     -$50 dues for voting rights, participation in training sessions
     -Special Ed Millage Vote on Nov. 7.  Principals are doing an informational meeting on October 25, all are welcome to attend.
-Fall Fest (Friday, October 28, 6-8pm) "Mitchell in Wonderland"
     -Raffles, including one decorated pumpkin from each classroom
     -Free admission, most activities are free
     -No cake walk or soda game, per parents' requests
     -Chance for kids to wear costumes, but no weapons, blood, full face masks
-SEDEXO fundraising update:
     -Sarah got insurance, and approval last Friday! (Kick butt, girl!)  Now just waiting for dates.
     -This is very profitable and will help sustain fifth grade camp for all, teacher grants, etc.
     -The deal is we get either flat rate or a percentage of sales for preparing and selling food at UM sporting events, whichever is higher
     -Carpooling?  sounds good.
-Science Olympiad:
     -Cathleen has 5-6 leaders
     -The event is May 12
-Inclusion Group
     -Next meeting is Tuesday, November 14 at 4 pm
     -Try google plus for easy communication?
     -Black Men Read storytelling group, per Yodit.
          -At school, after hours, community room?
     -How to be of service to groups not traditionally serving on PTO board
-ICS: getting auction donations
-November 7 Millage Vote
     -Nov. 2, Superintendant Swift will be answering questions at Scarlett Middle at 6:30
     -renewal of Special Ed millage.  The Special Ed costs are MANDATORY.  If millage passes we will be reimbursed for these costs, if it does not pass, the $6 million will be a huge hit to school budgets
     -Passes or fails on county wide vote
-Adjourn


Please, sign up to help out with these PTO run events:

Friday drinks
http://tinyurl.com/MitchDrinks

Mitchell in Wonderland fall festival
http://tinyurl.com/MitchFall2017

Scholastic Book Fair (October 25-27)
http://tinyurl.com/MitchBF1017