PTO Minutes 9/8/2005
Meeting opened by Tania Carter at 6:30 pm.
Attendance sheet not distributed
Teacher representatives on hand: Ms. Asbell, Ms. Hindalong, Ms. Ross
Caroline Shockley presented for Invest in Your Child (IIYC) looking for 100% participation, one time gifts are great or monthly automatic drafts. Last year $25,000 was raised. The goal for this year is $50,000. These funds will be used for 2 projects:
1) Library non-fiction books because library is low on non-fiction books and slower/emerging readers prefer non-fiction books
2) Build playground for new building
$12,000 has been raised so far. The modeled playground is expected to cost $37,000 and is 3000 sq feet. This
will be a K-4 playground there will not be separate playgrounds.
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Adventure Science Center Report Christy Whitney
They offer two programs that they would like to share with all metro schools, they havent had enough interest for these.
1) Overnight Program planetarium show, pizza dinner, hands on activity, sleep and breakfast
2) Almost Overnight Program same as about, but leave at 10:30 pm
Minimum number is 30 and maximum is 130. Age range is 1st grade and up.
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VP of Volunteers Tara Gillespie report More volunteers are still needed for Landscaping Day on 9/17 8am 12pm will be working with Hands on Nashville.
Carnival please see Maria Smith or Catherine Soudoplatoff to help.
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Fundraising report from Kathryn Firsching all programs are doing well. Reminder that the Harris Teeter number is 3345.
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VP of External Affairs (Bernie Driscoll) is stepping down. Are looking for someone to replace him. The Hillsboro Cluster meetings occur on the second Thursday of each month this VP needs to attend those meetings and report on important issues.
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Treasurers Report Maria Smith
The budget is available on the internet. All funds given to IIYC will be restricted this year. A few ideas were shared from the floor on ways to raise funds, all people are encouraged to share their ideas and ways to make the ideas happen.
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Secretary Report Shelley Stice out, Jo Ann Byl taking notes thank you from the PTO. A thank you received from all Eakin teachers for the $100 they received as school started.
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Principals Report Roxie Ross
Children being assessed in reading and math right now. Children doing well getting acquainted with school and classes.
Eakin has new math books this year, each year one subject gets a new book.
Eduplace.com/math is a great resource.
This year math is the focus because Eakin has reached goal for reading.
School Improvement Plan (SIP) is going to be reviewed for what is needed at the school.
Construction will be having a meeting in October to review plan and progress. Will look at playground plans.
Teachers will be making proposals for support, these requests will come out of SDT.
Starting tomorrow the Boy Scouts will begin raising and lowering the flag each day and will teach others. There will be a formal Veterans Day Ceremony.
Question from the floor regarding field trips being cancelled due to sky-rocketing gas prices. This temporary stoppage is in place. Other options are being looked at. The Belcourt Theatre has offered to allow some events to occur there. Children will walk up.
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Mentor Program Lynn Sherman
The number of mentors doubled this year, program going very well to serve new families at Eakin. Still looking for a couple more volunteers.
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Other Issues
By-laws will be voted on next month.
SDT will be the focus for the October meeting.
The October meeting is going to be moved from October 14th to October 20th.
Eakin Wear Report by Joelle Appel she is looking for a new method to store and show Eakin Wear since the booth is no longer available in the Cavert Bldg.
The committee is meeting is will try to update on-line options. Friday is Eakin Wear day!
Fun Run Report by Bitsy Ward The event will be held this year at the Vanderbilt Track during the related arts time. Kids will get 2 laps for walking to the track and will get 2 laps for each time around the track. Will need extra parents to help this year. The shirt design is a graffiti letter design by the 4th graders.
Meeting closed at 7:40 pm.