May Reminders

The end of a school year is a bitter sweet time for me. I am happy to see my children more and am proud of them for learning so much, yet I'll miss the teachers and have to accept they have one more year of school behind them.

There are a few more items the PTA will need to take care of before the year is over.

• Teachers Appreciation week. The activities are a bit different this year. Don't forget to send an item with your child for your teachers basket. Also, ask your child what they might write on the teachers door.
• The last PTA board meeting will be Monday, May 11, 7:00 pm.
• The Ice Cream Social is May 12, 7:00-8:30 following the General PTA meeting and Choir concert.
• Please remember to turn in your volunteer forms for next year's committees.
• New AngleFood Menus are available through the Links portion of the blog.

Hopefully this blog is helpful to some. I expect as new parents come to Fairview, it will be a great tool for them and become used more often for a resource.

April Board Meeting Minutes

MINUTES

FAIRVIEW
ELEMENTARY P.T.A. BOARD MEETING

Monday,
April 13, 2009

call
to Order

PTA
President Joyce Miller called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.. She
thanked the members present for coming to the meeting. The following
PTA Board Members were in attendance: Sheila Chapman, Debbie Fisher,
Susan Hartnagel, Judy Irelan, Joyce Miller, Chris Teddy, Kim
Deutschmann, Lisa Monsees, Eva Vasquez, Karlan Seville, Laurie
Kingsley, Lisa Paten, Amy Pescaglia and Robin May.

2. Old
   Business
   

1. The
   minutes of the previous board meeting were approved.

   
   

2. Fairview
   PTA Treasurer’s Report was presented by Chris Teddy. Balance
   is $27,266.81. She noted that we gave $200 to the drum performers
   for Multi-cultural night, which will be held on Friday, April 17.
   The
   

   
   
   

III)
New Business

1. Chairperson
   Reports
   

1. CCPTA:
   Chris Teddy said the CCPTA held a candidate’s forum last
   month.

   
   

2. New
   Book Fair: Laurie Kingsley reported that the book fair made
   $1,719.73 plus nearly $600 in books and book credit. She suggested
   we divide the book credit for the teachers to use to order books for
   their classrooms.
   

   
   

3. Used
   Book Fair:
   

   
   

4. Bylaw
   Review:
   

   
   

5. Community
   Fundraisers: Susan Hartnaegal and Kim Deutschmann reported that
   they will have another community fundraiser night at Chevy’s.
   We discussed using the Broadcast Club to promote those fundraising
   nights.
   

   
   

6. Fairview
   Directory:
   

   
   

7. Fairview
   Fever Festival: Oct. 9 was determined as the tentative date for
   next year’s festival, with Oct. 16^th as an
   alternative date. Sheila discussed trying to get donations over the
   summer for the auction and utilizing all board members to help.
   

   
   

8. Fifth
   Grade Party: Plans are underway and going well.

   
   

9. Hospitality:
   Eva reported that all is progressing well with only a few events
   left to do.

   
   

10. Spring
    Ice Cream Social: Randy’s Frozen Custard will be doing the
    custard and the committee will ask for donations for toppings. The
    night will include relay races and other fun events. It will be on
    May 12 at 6:30, after the PTA General Meeting and Choir Performance.

    
    

11. Literacy
    Room Coordinators:
    

    
    

12. Media
    Center:
    

    
    

13. Membership:
    
    

    
    

14. READ-a-thon:.

    
    

15. Rebate
    Programs

    
    

16. Reflections:
    
    

    
    

17. Room
    Parent Coordinator: Christine is working with Staff Appreciation
    to work on Teacher Appreciation Week. Room parents did a teacher
    survey

    
    

18. School
    Supplies: Samples will be available at Kindergarten round-up.

    
    

19. Sportswear:
    
    

    
    

20. Staff
    Appreciation: Sandwich lunch on Wednesday, April 15^th.
    Side dishes are needed from 3-5^th graders.
    

    
    

21. Volunteer
    Coordinator –
    

    
    

22. Wellness:
    The city council is voting on the track on April 27^th.
    The proposal went to the Council last meeting and vote will be this
    month. Once the vote, Lisa says we can start work. Dr. Jensen said
    we can contract May 8 is Walk to School Day. She needs help marking
    the sidewalks of the course. The Kids on Track Fairview Challenge is
    still up in the air, waiting on a sponsor.

    
    

23. Workroom
    Volunteer:
    

    
    

24. Yearbook
    – Gay reported that the yearbook is at the printer. Fifth
    graders will get one compliments of the PTA. Although orders were
    down, she did order 350 as we’ve always sold that number in
    the past.
    

    
    

B)
Other Items of New Business

IV.)
Remarks by Principal Mrs. Demoss

1.) Mrs.
Demoss is working on the school calendar for next year and will
present that next month.

2.) We
do have an approved school calendar. The Elementary and Middle School
will have the same calendar. School will start on Aug. 24^th
and ending June 9^th (this includes building in six snow
days – mandated by state law). This includes two weeks off at
Christmas.

3.)
Tuesday, June 2^nd will be the last day of school and it
will be an early release day.

4.) Mrs.
Patton has still not had her baby. Debby Barksdale is helping on and
off during Mrs. Patton’s pregnancy and maternity leave.

5.) Karen
Knox, literacy coach, will not be returning. Her position was
eliminated. Mrs. Heuer is retiring. Candy Abadir will be taking the
fourth grade vacancy. One fifth grade teacher will be moving down to
teach fourth grade next year.

22. Next
    Meeting and Adjournment

1. The
   next PTA General Meeting will be held on May 12 at 6:30 p.m.

   
   

2. The
   next PTA Board Meeting will be held on May 11 at 7 p.m.

   
   

April's PTA Meeting

Our next meeting will be:

Monday, April 13 at 7 p.m.

Meeting Reminder

PTA Meeting

Monday March 9th @ 11:30

MINUTES
FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY P.T.A. BOARD MEETING
Monday, March 9, 2009

I.) Call to Order
PTA President Joyce Miller called the meeting to order at 7 p.m... She thanked the members present for coming to the meeting. The following PTA Board Members were in attendance: Sheila Chapman, Debbie Fisher, Susan Hartnagel, Judy Irelan, Joyce Miller, Chris Teddy, Christine Simon, Robin May, and Mary Ann Daugherty.


II.) Old Business
A.) The minutes of the previous board meeting were approved.
B.) Fairview PTA Treasurer’s Report was presented by Chris Teddy. Balance is $26,700.59, which includes proceeds from book fair. We still owe Scholastic for the books so that will be deducted. Community fundraiser funds are included: $135 from Smokin’ Chicks, $177 from Shakespeare’s.

III) New Business
A.) Chairperson Reports

1.) CCPTA: Chris Teddy discussed the PTA Legislative Rally held at Mill Creek Elementary on Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. She said it was a successful meeting.
2.) New Book Fair: Comments were positive regarding the book fair.
3.) Used Book Fair: All went well; using the Library Club seemed to be a great idea.
4.) Bylaw Review:
5.) Community Fundraisers: Susan Hartnaegal reported that the Shakespeare’s night on Feb. 24th raised $177. We discussed having one more fundraiser night and it was suggested that another night at Shakespeare’s or Chevy’s is most favorable.
6.) Fairview Directory:
7.) Fairview Fever Festival:
8.) Fifth Grade Party: Progressing on schedule.
9.) Hospitality:
10.) Spring Ice Cream Social: To be held on May 12 after Choir Concert.
11.) Literacy Room Coordinators: Lisa reported that she helped organize volunteers for the literacy event last week and all went well. Amy reported all is well with literacy room volunteers.
12.) Media Center: Going well with adequate volunteers.
13.) Membership:
14.) Rebate Programs: Still a strong revenue generator for us. Money is used to purchase balls and playground equipment.
15.) Reflections:
16.) Room Parent Coordinator: Christine is working with staff appreciation committee for teacher appreciation week. She is working to organize efforts for next year.
17.) School Supplies: Lisa is ready and waiting on Kindergarten round-up.
18.) Sportswear:
19.) Staff Appreciation: The committee reported they will host a soup luncheon on Wed. March 11. In April, they will host the sandwich luncheon. They are working with Christine and room parents to come up with new, exciting ideas for Teacher Appreciation week. Room parents will be gathering gifts for a basket to give at the end of the week.
20.) Volunteer Coordinator – Susan reports the online reporting of volunteer hours. Follow the link from the online blog to do so.
21.) Wellness: Lisa reported that Dr. Jenson has selected us to receive funds for our track, but is still in the approval process. She estimates that we would get the full $20,000 to cover the cost of the project. Joyce will contact him asking him how we can expedite the process. She also reported that Walk to School Day will be May 8th. She is trying to coordinate a breakfast and with efforts with PedNet.
Kids on Track: Fairview Challenge; Boone Hospital is not sponsoring, but the YouZeum will. Lisa is trying to work with them to see if the Kids on Track: Fairview Challenge will still be feasible.
22.) Workroom Volunteer:
23.) Yearbook – Efforts are well underway.
B) Other Items of New Business
Joyce and Sheila would like to know which committee chairs would like to stay in their position or serve on the board in another role.

IV.) Remarks by Principal Mrs. Demoss
1.) Mrs. DeMoss announced that Mrs. Patton is working part-time, 10-2 for at least 3 weeks, due to minor complications with her pregnancy.
2). Kindergarten registration is April 15th. CPS is doing a district-wide, two-day registration from 4:30-6:30, which will be the advertised time. However, Fairview will do registration from 2:30 to 6:30. Hospitality committee will provide snacks. Sheila will have a PTA volunteer table and school supply kits will be available too.
3.) The Fairview Falcon has been named “Freedom.” The Hello Freedom books will be in May and we’ll have books available then. Any proceeds made on the project go to literacy efforts.
4.) She explained that CPS administration is exploring doing a late start district wide to make time for teacher collaboration efforts. This would involve dismissing at 2:55 (50 minutes early) once a week, and adding 10 minutes to the morning (8:40 start). Mrs. DeMoss encouraged parents to provide her with feedback regarding this proposal.
5.) Rachel Willenburg, the school nurse, came and announced that the Diabetes Walks will be March 30, 31 and April 1. She needs parents to walk with every class. Lisa will help get these necessary volunteers.
6.) Mrs. DeMoss thanked us for the flowers she and Mrs. Patton received last week for Principal’s Day.
7.) Debby Barksdale will be assisting Mrs. DeMoss when Mrs. Patton goes on maternity leave.
V.) Next Meeting and Adjournment
A.) The next PTA Board Meeting will be held April 13, 7:00 pm.
B.) Meeting was adjourned at 12:30 p.m.

February Board Announcements

• 
  Missouri PTA and Columbia Council PTA will be hosting a local legislative Kids First Rally with area legislators expected to attend. The rally will be held February 19th at Mill Creek Elementary, 2200 Nifong Blvd. West, Columbia (65203) with a start time of 7:00 p.m.
  
• 
  If you or your spouse works for State Farm, you may be eligible for the State Farm Good Neighbor Grant for Fairview. Please contact Judy Irelan judy.irelan.lfjd@statefarm.com to find out about this simple process.
  
• 
  The 2009-2010 PTA officers were elected at the general PTA meeting last night. President: Sheila Chapman Vice President: Susan Hartnagel Secretary: Chris Teddy Treasurer: Amy Pescalia These ladies will begin filling the PTA board positions for next year in the spring.
  
• 
  Book Fairs are right around the corner (2/26 & 27) and Laurie still needs some help. Thursday: I need at least 3 more people from 4:30 to 6:30. If someone wants to join me during the day from 8:30-12:00 Patty had suggested 2 people but I imagine I can do it myself. Friday: I need 1 person from 8:00 to 10:00Please email Laurie Kingsley kinglaurie@aol.com if you can help out.
  
• 
  Our next PTA board meeting will be March 9, 11:30 am.

What's for dinner?....Why Shakespear's of course.

Lucky us.....we get a reason to head to Shakespear's for dinner this month.

Fundraising flyers will be sent home in Friday folders February 20th for a Fairview fundraising night Tuesday, February 24th.

Make sure you bring your flyer to the restaurant for it to be valid. (they attach that to your receipt so we can collect our 15%). You are welcome to visit either location, downtown or the West, all day on the 24th.

This is good for dine in, carry-out and even their frozen pizza's.

Call some friends and we'll see you there.

Fairview Financials

In an effort to keep everyone informed we post our PTA financial records.

Below is a link to a Google Spreadsheet with out 2008-2009 financial information. Google documents are slightly different than your Microsoft documents, but still very similar. There are "tab" at the bottom of the document were you can see various monthly statements.

2008-2009 Budget

Thank you Chris for keeping track of this for us.