Sonshine Christian PTA
In Attendance
Jennifer Kampsula Wong, Becky Jones, Rosemary Warner, Christy
Simpson, Melanie Byma, Gabriel Pratoussy & Nichole Stern
Approval of Minutes
The minutes were read from the June meeting and approved
Principals Report
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Enrollment is Healthy and in a good place for
2017 – 2018 @ 47, budget is based off 56 students.
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Have room for 9 more in the Kinder & K/1
classes
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Please continue to recommend the school to
friends and family. Word of mouth is the best way to get new students
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New Teacher has been hired – Marcee Palmer; she
will be teaching the 4/5 class
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K – Mrs. Lee
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K/1 – Mrs. Bates
K/1 – Mrs. Bates
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2/3 – Ms. Jones
2/3 – Ms. Jones
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4/5 – Mrs. Palmer
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Last Day of School June 9th
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Book Fair provides the primary finances for the
Library
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Back to School BBQ
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Last week of August on a Wednesday night; will
need help setting up and taking down
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PTA Suggestion – create a “Welcome Packet” for
the families that would include
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PTA Flyer – Information about the PTA and how
they can participate
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Events to look forward to throughout the school
year
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How they can help support
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Box Tops
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Fred Meyer Rewards
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Amazon Smile
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Follow up Auction Meeting – will have more on
final numbers after the meeting
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What to do next year with items that were not
bought at listed price at the auction
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Auction them off online??
New Business
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Box Tops – a letter will be sent out to parents
to recap the success we have had with the box tops (Nichole)
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$80.10 since January when it was launched
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Email a reminder to continue to save them over
the summer and bring them in
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Box Top App – allows for instant credit, plus a
bonus if you bring the tops in to the school
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Do a contest between the classes to see which
class can earn the most to win a prize (pizza lunch, ice cream social, etc…)
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Create a chart to show each classrooms progress,
keep the excitement going
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What do we want the box top money to go towards
– Teacher Appreciation week
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Amazon Smile – Info was submitted and we are
currently waiting on Amazon to update their site
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If not on site by 6/22, Nichole will try to
follow up with Amazon directly
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Should be up and running by August/Sept time
frame
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Fred Meyer Rewards
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Earn approx. $200 a quarter
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Remind Friends and Family to renew their support
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Day of Giving – PTA approved the $100 spend to
register for event from funds remaining
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Jennifer and Melanie will attend the training in
July
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Working on getting matching gifts from companies
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What will the funds go towards – Physical
Education: Track and equipment for back field
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Goal: $5,000???
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Info due by 9/14
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Open House on March 8th – PTA will be
introduced and information will be shared on how to get involved
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Survey Monkey sent out – results will be
calculated and shared regarding best day, time and if child care is needed
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Curriculum night Sept 12th – PTA set
up a table with information to share with parents/families with members there
to talk to people and answer questions.
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Ford Fundraiser
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Test drive 4 – 5 models at school - $20 pp who
is 18+ and test drives
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Not a sales environment
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Add a bake sale the fundraiser
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Possible grant for Playground equipment –
Melanie considering it and will provide more information
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Executive Board for 2017 – 2018 will remain the
same; unless someone steps forward wanting a position.
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President – Melanie Byma
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Vice President – Nichole Stern
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Secretary – Christy Simpson
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Treasurer – Gabriel Pratoussy
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Grant Committee Chair – Jennifer Kampsula Wong
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Budget
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End of Year balance - $161.85
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Registration Day of Giving – ($100)
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2017 – 2018 Beginning Funds - $61.85
Executive Board Next Meeting
2017 – 2018 PTA Planning Meeting - August 18th @
2:00pm, Executive Board
