Ardenwald PTO Meeting Minutes
Sept 15, 2011
Meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM.
Present: Missy Borquein, Janelle Baker, Jaime Cooper, Chelsea Mason, Traci Phillips, Sheila Shaw,
Valentina Prokopov, Katrina Johnson, Olivia Castilla, Pete Thomson, Carolyn Jurkovich, Sheila Oakes,
Scott Gumm, heather Cormack, Andrea Smith Elizares, Debbie Childers, Tammy Hall, Casey Barrett,
Noelle Jones, Elizabeth Stephens, Kelly Hannigan, Laura Bales, Dana Nutter, Summer Young, Melanie
Bocek, Danielle Law, Tiffany Martin, Annie Flick, Stephanie Gorman, Macy Bishop, Rosie Mendelson
Introductions: The group took a few minutes for individual introductions.
President’s Time: Missy welcomed the members. She expressed her intent to end meetings promptly
at 8:00.
Approval of the May Minutes: passed.
Treasurer’s report: There is $9,440.09 in the PTO account. There was some discussion about the
different funds/sub accounts and what they are for.
Teacher time: Kathy Richards asked for volunteers to help during the book fair on 9/22. Somoene
asked how the book fair benefits the school ; 25-30% of the proceeds goes to Ardenwald.
Cub Scout time: Scott Gumm, scoutmaster of pack 94, introduced himself. The pack is recruiting for
boys grades 1-5. Den meetings are Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30. There are flyers at the Ardenwald
entry with contact information, and the pack will be recruiting at open house.
Principal time
 Local option – this is on the ballot for March or September. There will be 15 minute
presentations on this at open house in the gym. There will also be a 45 minute presentation, yet
to be scheduled, to give information to the board about what to fund. More information to
come.
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Volunteer opportunities – Sheila shared the following volunteer opportunities with the group
o Kindergarten lunch and dismissal, 11:10 – 11:25. Need help getting kids where they
need to be.
o Cocoa with the principal is a prize the kids can win for the positive action drawings.
She’d like to also offer lunch in the courtyard as another prize but would need adult
volunteers to supervise the kids. This would be on Tuesdays in the courtyard or in room
101.
o Cafeteria tables need cleaning after the kindergarten and 1st grade lunches.
o Walk/bike to school day on 10/5. Need volunteers for safety, sign in, the drawing, and
escorting the kids. Meet at Lisac’s or Roswell market at 7:15.
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All Star Eaters – This is a new program that teaches safe, respectful, and responsible behavior at
lunch. 3, 4, 5 graders are participating. If you want to be involved, talk to Sheila.
New Business
PTO Bulletin Board – this is on the backside of the cafeteria. Looking for people interested in keeping it
up to date. Also looking for someone to update the PTO website.
Ardenwald Neighborhood meeting – we like to have a representative there from PTO. Macy
volunteered to be the representative since she serves on a committee in the neighborhood assn.
Bike Parade: Clarification of the start time, as there was a misprint on one of the flyers – begins at
10:00, not noon. Not sponsored by PTO, but people are welcome to volunteer.
Back to school night - Thursday 9/22, 6:00-7:30. (Book fair starts at 6:00, classrooms at 6:30). PTO table
will have sign up sheet for those who are interested in getting PTO updates, etc. There was question
about whether all volunteers needed to complete the volunteer application form; will find out for nect
meeting.
Budget review
Missy reviewed each expenditure item on the budget and answered questions. Scott Gumm offered to
provide the inflatables for field day for free through his business.
Teacher Luncheon- sched for 9/28. Sigrid and Sheila O will ask for help.
Box Tops – Tammy explained the program. Our goal is $1500 this year. She is putting together a flyer
that explains it all, and the first contest begins on 10/1. There will be two contests a year each for
primary (K, 1, 2) and intermediate (3, 4, 5). Prize is $25 party. Also more info to come on Campbell’s
Soup Labels.
Volunteer Committee – Casey and Danielle
Important that volunteers log their time. The district gets $ for our participation. We want to build the
volunteer database, There are only about 70 emails in the system for parents (~500 kids)
Upcoming Volunteer Events
 Jog-a-thon Fri 10/7
 Bingo Night Sat 10/22 (set up, take down, kitchen, baskets, raffle)
 Winter Wonderland Sat 11/19
 Carnival in April
Sign Up sheets sent around for volunteers
Fundraising Committee – Tiffany
 Hair cut a thon – raised $230.
 Buyout coupon - $35/student or $65/family
Spirit Wear - these are the t-shirts, etc., with the Ardenwald logo that families can order. We need a
spirit wear coordinator – see Missy .
Meeting adjourned at 8:00.