ACES PTA Meeting 5/9/2017 - PowerPoint Presentation

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ACES PTA Meeting

5/9/20176:30pm

Our ValuesWe have adopted the Wake County PTA values and believe they help us to support the Abbotts Creek Elementary PBIS.CollaborationWe work in partnership with a wide array of individuals and organizations to accomplish our agreed-upon goals.CommitmentWe are dedicated to promoting children’s health, well-being and educational success through strong parent, family, and community involvement.AccountabilityWe acknowledge our obligations. We deliver on our promises. We abide by NCPTA Uniform Bylaws.RespectWe value our colleagues and ourselves. We expect the same high quality of effort and thought from ourselves as we do from others.InclusivityWe invite the stranger and welcome the newcomer. We value and seek input from as wide a spectrum of viewpoints and experiences as possible.IntegrityWe act consistently with our beliefs. When we err, we acknowledge the mistake and seek to make amends.

Our Mission

The Abbotts Creek Elementary School PTA believes in making every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. Our mission is to support the academic, cultural, social and emotional needs of all ACES students through volunteer engagement, fundraising and relevant programing. We strive to be a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities and a strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child

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Welcome!Laura BowmanSlide3

Corporate Sponsor Thank You!!Laura Bowman

Michael Terbet

Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, Golden Gator Donated all the T-shirts for our Fun RunHeather BrogdonPink Boutique, Raleigh & Wake Forest, Golden GatorDonated Teacher Appreciation Gift Cards Jennifer SpencerSpencer Properties, Silver GatorDonated prizes for our Fun RunBrandon ReeceAllstate Insurance, Silver GatorDonated membership koozies & water bottles for the Fun RunWill OwensOwens & Miller, Bronze Gator General community donation to support the PTAKatie CarmichaelCamp Gladiator, Green GatorDonated Camp Gladiator memberships for Fun Run volunteers & coordinated fitness routines

Heather Johnson

Heather Johnson Photography, Green Gator

Donated photography services for the Fun RunSlide4

HighlightsLaura Bowman

Fundraising

We met our goal of $16k for Shade Structures and Outdoor Classrooms through this years Fall Fun Run & Health Challenge!!We had multiple spirit nights and surpassed our fundraising goal!!Milton’s, Marco’s, Sweet Tomatoes, McDonalds! We introduced new ACES Spirit Wear and car magnetsCultural ArtsWe planned and provided for 3 amazing cultural events and WON a 4th event for the school! Japanese Storytelling, Artist in Residence, Transit, African StorytellingCurriculum GrantsWe provided grants for Music, Science, Art and PENew drums for the music department • Large art supplies for the art department • Additional Explorer Backpacks & Bird Viewing Stations for the science department • Athletic drums for the physical education department • Activity and focused learning materials for 1st and 2nd Grades • Eye glasses, clothing, food & books for our Backpack Buddies program • Reading material and support supplies for our CCR team Slide5

HighlightsLaura Bowman

Educator Support

Provided $100 per teacher / $50 per TA that submitted receipts for classroom supplies and teaching tools Provided funding for educational games, books and concentration tools for 1st and 2nd gradesProvided three awesome teacher luncheons & dessert bars + treats throughout the year to show teacher & staff supportExtracurricularFinancially supported 11 ClubsFinancially supported the Spelling BeeFinancially supported the Reflections programs LiteracyBook Fair Committee put on a great literacy event in which over $2000 was raised for the media centerSlide6

Highlights – Join Us!!Laura BowmanSlide7

Highlights – Join Us!!Laura Bowman

City Barbeque Spirit Day / Night

~ Monday June 5th All Day ~ACES gets 25% of sales! Slide8

Highlights – Join Us!!Laura BowmanSlide9

Lost and FoundLaura Bowman

Lost and Found is overflowing! There are many items in our lost and found, located in the cafeteria. From jackets, to hats, to notebooks, to water bottles.

Please collect any lost items before the end of the year.Anything left in Lost and Found at that time will be donated to Note in the Pocket. Slide10

Budget Review 2016-2017Jennifer Gallagher

Starting Budget $18,596

Budgeted Expenses $71,921Funds Received $48,918 Actual BudgetedActive Fundraising $32,759 $37,000Passive Fundraising $2,535 $4,200Expense Paid Out $15,998 Actual BudgetedAdvocacy & Student Support (11%) $3,142 $7,950 Cultural Arts (07%) $5,303 $5,000Educator Support (25%) $12,198 $18,200Family Outreach (12%) $890 $3,200School Reinvestment (27%) $0 $19,500Literacy Support (12%) $6,985 $8,300Operations (06%) $2,317 $4,271Current Balance $31,338Slide11

Tentative Budget 2017-2018Jennifer Gallagher

Current Balance @ $31,328

Starting Budget @ $30,000We are still spending money against this years budget and will be doing so through the end of the year. Your vote today allows us to carry over money to next year and start spending over the summer time if needed. Budgeted Expenses Categories / Programs Advocacy & Student Support (9%) $7,600 Cultural Arts (7%) $6,000Educator Support (24%) $19,050Family Outreach (3%) $2,200School Reinvestment (39%) $10,500Literacy Support (13%) $31,015Operations (5%) $3,910Total Budget $85,775Next year we will focus on bringing in additional technology, more cultural arts, more family outreach opportunities and the official installation of outdoor learning spaces. Slide12

Nominating CommitteeSue Reynolds

Board of Directors 2017-2018 Slate

President Laura BowmanVP, Hospitality Lauren JonesVP, Fundraising Aimee DudleySecretary Mary MudrykTreasurer Scott Schnack Any nominations from the floor? Slide13

Thank You!