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Official PTA Meeting Notes 1.17.19

January 2019 General Meeting Minutes

Date, Time, and Location: Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 6:00PM in the school cafeteria

Meeting called to order by President Angela Matthews at 6:05PM

Attendance: Angela Matthews, Seth Bordner, Miriam Brooks, Brian Rose, Marion Sledge, Mallory Shirley, Rose Shirley, Mario Lozada, LaSonya Wright, Michelle Diltz, Bill Keith, Jeremy Harrison, Latoya Davis, Diana Hewlett, Maney Ayilliath, Luci Britt, Christine Robertson, Kelly Feith, M’Ericka Daniel, Katie Steadman, Rachel Hill, Shalandra Eppes, Lillian Jones

Minutes:

Officers’ Reports

Welcome: given by Principal Brian Rose

• Principal’s Report - State of the School- academic growth is up from 2017-2018, behavior issues are down from 2017-2018; school is working towards STEM certification; Pre-k through 5th grade (534 kids) are all participating in coding and STEM activities regularly; 4th grade is piloting new technology; WFES received a grant from UA Art Department for select students to participate in art enrichment classes - students will participate in an Art Show and reception at Paul Jones Gallery in February, art is currently on display at Paul Jone Gallery; students will present a musical about the Harlem Renaissance in February; encouraged by PTA involvement during Fall semester with STEM night and Fall Festival; encouraged by parental involvement; encouraged by hard working staff who go above and beyond - each grade level is represented at PTA meeting tonight.

President: Angela Matthews

• Calendar of Events: Spirit Nights at Pyro’s Pizza (February 6th 4-9pm), Chick Fil A (March 7th 5-8pm), and Chipotle (April 9th 4-8pm) with a reminder to mention WFES; Valentine Day Dance on February 14th during PE time in the gym, PTA will sell snacks and plan activities; Family Fitness Night on February 21st using GoGoSqueeze grant goodies, Angela has applied for a grant from Winn Dixie for other supplies, and we will showcase new PE equipment purchased by PTA using profits from Fall Festival, totally free family event, need volunteers; End of April (date TBD) Family Glow Dance.

• Fall Semester Review: Fall Festival was a huge success; generous sponsors including Pepsi, Thompson Tractor, Flowers Bakery, and Golden Flake; Made a profit of $4000.00; teachers were amazing and helpful. Bowling trip in December was a lot of fun; purchased new PE equipment; Staff Treat Day at the end of every month has been much appreciated by the teachers - Sunshine Committee that was formed in September has been generous. CandyCane Grams went very well; we sold over 600!

• Spring Semester: Will do Valentine Candygrams, need volunteers to help assemble; Box Tops will be collected this semester, Diana and Angela have plan to do a grade level contest with a popsicle party incentive; duty free lunch on February 6th needs volunteers; sign-up on table to help with Spring events.

• Open floor up for comments and questions: Michelle Diltz- ideas for Fitness Night, willing to be involved; M’Ericka Daniel- question about dance location, dance will be in the WFES gym; Bill Keith- asked for an update on WFES renovation, Principal Rose shared the dates have changed throughout the year, current date was pushed back from February to April; Mr. Rose thanks parents again and reminds everyone that PTA funds goes right back into provisions for every child.

Meeting adjourned at 6:50 PM

Minutes compiled by Miriam Brooks, Secretary

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PTA Meeting Notes 1.17.19

Meeting called to order at 6pm by PTA President Angela Matthews

Welcome and quick review by Principal Rose

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

February 6 - Spirit Night @ Pyro’s Pizza 4-9pm // 20% back

February 14 - Valentine’s Dance *during school/volunteers needed

February 21 - Family Fitness Night *FREE event

March 7 - Spirit Night @ Chick-fil-a 5-8pm // 20% back

April 9 - Spirit Night @ Chipotle 4-8pm // 33% back

April 26 - Neon Nights Glow Party (Family Dance) 6-7: 30pm **NOT FINALIZED

**Invite everyone you know to our Spirit Nights. Make sure they mention Woodland Forrest when paying for their food. **

FIRST SEMESTER IN REVIEW

Fall Festival was a huge success - We raised $7,033 - Total profit @ $3,800

PTA paid for Bowling Trip - $1212.75

PTA purchased New P.E. equipment - $1337.89

PTA paid for and coordinated Teacher/Staff treat days with the PTA Sunshine Committee every last Friday of the month. PTA also purchased lunch for Teachers at the end of the semester. Special thanks to our Sunshine Committee and parents who answered the call all semester to help feed our teachers!

Christmas Candy Grams were a huge success - sold over 600

COMING UP FOR SECOND SEMESTER

Valentine Candy Grams - Note, Snifty pencils and candy. Candy TBD

Friday Snack Sales for Students

Box Tops Contests

Duty Free lunches for Teachers

Meeting adjourned at 6:45pm with gratitude and push for more PTA memberships by Principal Rose and Angela Matthews

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PTA Meeting Notes 9.11.18

Date, Time, and Location: Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 6:00PM in the school cafeteria

Meeting called to order by President Angela Matthews at 6:00PM

Welcome: given by Principal Brian Rose

• Fall Festival: Friday, October 19 5:00-8:00PM. Last year cost was $3700, brought in around $7000. We currently have $2900 in the account. There will be a Fall Festival Committee with sign-ups at the end of the General Meeting. Committee will solicit businesses, etc. to sponsor Fall Festival events. There will be online sign-ups for the general parent population to work the events.

• Committees: Introduced committees: Fall Festival Committee will plan Fall Festival. Sunshine Committee will plan staff appreciation events. Marketing/Outreach Committee will develop relationships around Tuscaloosa with businesses, publicize WFES events, and help with new partnerships. Box Tops Committee will collect, cut, and send off Box Tops. A parent has already expressed interest in being the Committee Chair.

• Fundraisers: Box Tops as a year long fundraiser. Coupon Book will be the first PTA fundraiser. We will start selling once the school fundraiser is over. Cost is $25, PTA will make $12.50. This fundraiser will help support the purchase of new PE equipment. WFES Spirit Swag will be offered to students- need parent help with inventory and sale days. Spirit Nights at restaurants – need parent help organizing and publicizing, restaurants mentioned were Chick Fil A, Pyros Pizza, and Chipotle (give WFES half of sales).

• Importance of PTA: Partnership with parents and teachers to meet the needs of the students. Will provide volunteer opportunities for parents/guardians. Will help fund Teacher Wish List items, Sunshine Committee events, and activities for the students.

• Sign Ups for Fall Festival, Sunshine Committee, Marketing/Outreach, Spirit Nights, Swag Store, and Box Tops were available at the end of the meeting. See Angela Matthews for more information.

Principal’s Report: given by Brian Rose

• Thanked parents and teachers for attending. Encouraged them to continue with involvement and engagement with the school and events.

Meeting adjourned at 7:00PM