The PTSA board officers for the 2008/2009 school year are listed below. Be sure to check this site for any changes or updates!
President: Elaina West
1st Vice President: Jill Andrews
2nd Vice President: Cindy Riordan
Treasurer: Rick Barth
Secretary: Lauren Mishlove
The Shea PTSA committee chairs for the 2008-2009
school year are:
Kopy Kats Mandy Welsheimer UPC Cindy Riordan
Hospitality Carole Parks and Cindy Christoff
Dance Chaperones Kurt Sachen
Sports Festival Elaina West
Fundraising Gayle Brideau and Patsy Decrona
Membership Jill Andrews
Media Center Tammy Hall
Book Fair vacant
Promotions Dance Melissa Reddy
Vicki Reddick
Teacher Rep Karen Feils
Student Council Rep Lindsay Bielicki
Web Site/Scribe Lauren Mishlove
Health Screenings Laurel Sowerwine
Box Tops for Education Nancy Cruse
Parent Involvement Krystal Priniski
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Shea PTSA is also a member of the District's United
Parent Council. (UPC) Information about this group appears at the bottom of this site.
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JOIN OUR PTSA: You can make a difference! By joining PTSA, your $5 membership fee shows support; helps fund local, state and national movements to advocate for education; and adds your vote, as well as the votes of your children and other family members, to select people to lead the organization, choose the fundraisers we do to raise money, decide how that money will be spent, etc. Your membership does not require you to spend hours volunteering--unless you want to. You do as much as you want or are able to do--we appreciate all contributions!
The Fundraising committee is need of a new fundriaser for next year that doesn't require so much manpower and paperwork. Can you think of one??? Please contact Cheri Frye at the front desk if you would like to be on the fundraising committee and help.
------------------------------------------------------- Minutes of Shea PTSA Meeting held on May 7, 2009
In attendance: , Cindy Riordan, Dan Knak, Carole Parks, Rick Barth, Elaina West, Krystal Priniski, Jill Andrews, Lauren Mishlove, Melissa Reddy
Guests: Laurie Smith, Ann Brodsky
Call to Order/ Guest Speaker: Meeting was called to order by Elaina West at 3:45 p.m. Laurie Smith, UPC parent representative on the District Override Committee. Laurie gave us an overview of the override process. On May 21, the PVUSD board will decide if the override will be put on the ballot again for voting. Since the last override didn’t pass, 5 million dollars has been taken away from the 2009-10 budget. If the next override doesn’t pass an additional 5 million will be taken away from the 2010-2011 budget. To insure passage, ballot language must be changed, information must be disseminated early to catch absentee voters, and more parents must be encouraged to vote. More information will be given out as to how the Shea PTSA can help present this information to the public.
Minutes of 4/2/09 – approved as corrected.
Presidents Message: We have had a very successful year. Thanks to all board members, committee chairpersons, and volunteers who helped to make our PTSA run like a well oiled machine! I hope you all have a great summer and look forward to seeing you in August. If you are leaving our group, good luck at the next level!
Principals Message: Thank you to the PTSA Board and Committees for a very successful year . Changemaker, having a goal of $2,000 brought in $3,393 for the hands on science kits that K-8 teachers use for the science program. Next year the 8th graders will have four electives instead of eight. 7th graders elective schedule will stay the same. On June 30th Mr. Knak should know exactly what money is available to Shea from the State budget. A new Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Instruction will be announced at the the PVUSD board meeting tonight. The District is implementing a conservation committee and Shea will be part of it. It will works towards not only helping our school be “green”, but will also save money. For example, all lights will be turned off when teachers leave Shea Walk- Around is one day next year - August 12 ,2009 8am- 6pm.
Treasurers Report: Discussion about whether or now we should have a budget approved for next year now or wait until the 2009-2010 first PTSA meeting. Melissa Reddy, Jill Andrews, and Carole Parks volunteered to be on the audit committee. Box Tops brought in $400 this year. Jill Andrews requested $200 for Project Graduation. Discussion about changing the A.R. Reading program to reward more students. Dan Knak said about 40-50 students received the Harkins passes. Next year reduce the million word requirement for receiving a Harkins pass and allow for one time redemption. This will encourage more students to participate.
Committee Reports UPC: May 20 is a farewell meeting for Dr. Kriekard.
Hospitality: Honey Baked Ham gift certificates were given out to administration. The staff appreciation luncheon went very well. It was a garden theme luncheon in which a “grow pot” was given as a present with a note saying “Teachers plant the seeds of learning”. On Nurses Day, Nurse Patty will receive a canvas bag with her name embroidered on it. Thank you to all parents and others who helped makes the staff appreciation events successful this school year.
Membership: Anne Brodsky will be taking over this position next year.
Promotion Dance: Tuesday, May 26th; 7:00-9:30 p.m. 214 tickets sold as of today. Probably more students will be coming, but they must have a ticket to attend. Lauren Mishlove offered to be a chaperone.
Web Site/Scribe: Lauren will insert Krystal Priniski’s request for parent involvement and to save box tops over the summer.
Box Tops for Education: Cindy Riordan needs Mindy Leu’s phone number because Mindy will be in charge of Box Tops next year.
Parent Involvement: The Scribe asked for volunteers to join the Parent Involvement Committee. PTSA and parent involvement sign-ups will be more visible at the Shea walk around. Dan will prepare a list of opportunities for parent involvement.
New Business: Cindy Riordan made a motion to accept the slate of officers for the PTSA 2009-2010 Board. All were in favor. The Promotions Dance committee is in need of a new officer. Elaina, Gayle, and Lauren will attend the State PTA Convention being held at Carefree Resort and Villas, June 5-7, 2009. Registration is due by May 15th. Jill made a motion for PTSA to provide $450 to cover registration for three people to attend the convention. All were in favor. First 09-10 Shea PTSA meeting will be held July 27; location TBD.
Announcements: The state PTA and UPC websites always offer great information!
Adjourned: Elaina adjourned the meeting at 5:22.pm
Minutes approved as written ______________________________Date ____________
Minutes approved as corrected ____________________________Date _____________
Please note: May 5th, 2009 minutes will be approved at the next PTSA meeting
Shea PTSA /April 2, 2009/Minutes
In attendance: Dan Knak, Melissa Reddy, Kurt Sachen, Rich Barth, Elaina West, Carole Parks, Cindy Riordan, Mindy Leu, Krystal Priniski,
Visitors: Gayle Brideau, Madi Sowerwine
Call to Order: Elaina called the meeting to order at 3:41pm.
Minutes of 3/5/2009: Corrected Mindy Leu’s name under new business.
President’s Message: Thanks to all board members, committee chairs, and PTSA members who currently give their time and resources. A question to ponder: How can our wonderful state rank # 4 in money spent per year on a prison inmate and #49 on money spent per year on a school child? How can we make a difference?
Principal’s Message: Dan Knak is planning to retire in June and come back on Smart School to continue as principal. Thank you to PTSA for their support to staff.
Treasurer’s Report: Current balance is $22,100. Next year’s budget should be similar to this year’s with a few exceptions. Gayle asked what the needs are for next year. Dan explained that Shea will not receive some capital funds for reader’s guides and magazines. He is asking for PTSA support for these needs. Mindy said that Food City has a receipts program that does not get utilized and explained how the program can help Shea. Mr. Knak asked to continue the teacher lines and perhaps help with the magazines. The AR tests are still covered under the budget and should be ok for next year but he will let PTSA know if that changes.
Student Council Report: Madi reported that the car wash brought in $200.This will be used for Castles and Coasters and the 8th grade promotion dance. Rick announced that the STUGO line still has $406.76 for this year.
Committee Reports
UPC: The next meeting is scheduled for April 15th at 9:00am. At 10:15am there will be a program titled “How to Be an Influential Education Advocate”. Cindy Riordan mentioned that Shea needs another UPC rep as she will be moving on next year.
Hospitality: Carole shared they are planning a brunch in May for Teacher Appreciation. More details to follow. Also, the group will plan something for Nurse’s Day and Secretary’s Day.
Sports Festival: Girls’ Basketball is this Saturday, April 4th. Dan said that the festival will only be held at Shadow Mountain due to a small turnout in teams. The PTSA snack bar will not be set up.
Fundraising: Elaina said that the dates are set for the fundraisers and there may be a new chairperson for the fundraising committee, Gayle Brideau.
Promotion Dance: Melissa Reddy gave an update on the dance. Ticket sales will be May 5-7 during the 8th grade lunch period. The dance is on May 26th. Melissa is asking for volunteers to help sell tickets, set up, hand out snacks, and man the purse check table.
Web Site: Dan gave an update on advertising in the Scribe. He does not want to begin advertising because it could create issues with who can/cannot advertise, etc.
Box Tops: The last due date for box tops this school year was March31st. The next date is in October. Elaina said we need another chair for box tops. If student council does not want to continue this, PTSA may want to consider taking it over.
Parent Involvement: Krystal shared that she researched many ways to get parents involved in the school and asked how she can get in touch with parents. Dan said we could put information in the Scribe and to get him the information after Easter. Carole and Cindy also mentioned getting a flyer out to parents asking for help with PTSA committees.
New Business: Nominees for next year’s PTSA were announced
President: Elaina West
1st VP: Ann Brodsky
2nd VP: Gayle Brideau
Secretary: Lauren Mishlove
Treasurer: Rick Barth
A. Kopy Kats: Ann Koch
B. UPC: Rick Barth
C. Hospitality: Carole Parks, Cindy Christoff
D. Sports Festival: Elaina West
E. Fundraising: Gayle Brideau
F. Membership: Ann Brodsky
G. Promotion Dance: Need
H. Health Screenings: Laurel Sowerwine
I. Web Site/Scribe: Lauren Mishlove
J. Box Tops/Food City: Mindy Leu
K. Dance Chaperones: Kurt Sachen
L. Book Fair: Librarian
M. Parent Involvement: Krystal Priniski
Announcements:
A. The state PTA and UPC websites offer great information
B. State PTA convention June 5-7, 2009 at Carefree Resort and Villas
C. Next PTSA meeting on May 7, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Adjournment: The meeting officially ended at 5:10pm
Minutes of the SHEA PTSA Meeting Held on March 9, 2009
In attendance: Dan Knak, Mindy Leu, Elaina West, Carole Parks, Cindy Riordan, Lauren Mishlove, Laurel Sowerwine, Krystal Priniski
Visitors: Diane Becker, Judy Pederson, Devin Becker, Helen Jackson
Call to Order: Elaina called the meeting to order at 5:06 p.m.
Minutes of 2/5/09: Carolyn Cook’s presentation was a presentation only, no action
was taken. Valentines Dance, not Promotion Dance. Dr. Kriekard, not Mr. Kriekard, Dr. Jim Lee, not Mr. Jim Lee.
Presidents Message: Elaina welcomed all the visitors and said we have a strong PTSA at Shea, but due to budget cuts will need even more of a commitment next year. Thanks again to all the dedicated volunteers.
Principals Message: Dan agreed that SHEA has a strong PTSA, not in numbers, but in dedication. The AR program is up to 340,000,000 words. When it reaches 350,000,000
he promised the students (and staff) he will color his hair pink for a day. On June 30, Dr. Kriekard leaves and Dr. Jim Lee starts as PVSD Superintendent of Education. Due to budget cuts, SHEA will be cutting 6.17 positions next year. Dan believes there will be an average of 33 kids in each class and is confident that everything will be fine at Shea. The next Scribe is out March 24th.
Treasurer’s Report: Filed for audit
Student Council Report: Elaina will find out how profitable the car wash was.
Committee Reports:
For the benefit of the visitors, a brief description of each committee was given.
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Kopy Kats: volunteer once every other week, morning or afternoon to make copies for teachers.
UPC (United Parent Council): UPC is a district wide organization that connects parents from across the district by providing information about matters that impact education. March 11 at 10:15 is the program “The Underground World of Teenagers” at district offices, 32nd street and Nesbit. Usually programs are pod cast on I-Tunes; Google PVUSD. The UPC is honoring teachers and staff members in the district at a May Governing Board Meeting. Please pick-up your “Teacher Staff Nomination Form” at the front desk or contact Cindy Riordan through Cheri Frye at the front desk.
Hospitality: Responsible for providing a meal and snacks to teachers at the beginning of the year, conferences, teacher appreciation week, and at holiday time.
Sports Festival: Throughout the school year after school intramural sports are offered in which all students can participate.
Fundraising: Elaina is in contact with the magazine representative. The magazine fundraiser will sell subscriptions and products. The PTSA will be proactive in marketing the fundraiser during the 2009-2010 school year starting with a table displaying the magazines and products at Back to School Night on August 23rd and better signage.
Promotion Dance: Elaina will check to see if snacks can be sold.
Book Fair: How can we make it more profitable? Suggestions were maybe during conferences to have an extension of the book fair in the cafeteria so people can browse while they wait to see the teachers, have better signage directing people to the book fair in the library, and a larger selection of books and products.
Parent Involvement: discussion about the role of this new committee. After much parent involvement in elementary schools, parents of middle school students aren’t sure what opportunities are available. Krystal Priniski, the new committee chair will touch base with Dan regarding the requirements for parents to help in the classroom and in other volunteer positions. This information should be known before start of the 2009-10 school year so Shea will be ready to recruit volunteers. .
New Business:
a. Stargazing Fund Request: Cindy moved that $500 be given to Mrs. Mitchell for funding a Stargazing night. Mindy Lie seconded it.
b. A parent asked if she could advertise her tutor business in the Scribe. Elaina will check with Dan. May be a good revenue source for the PTSA or school.
c. Cindy Riordan and Carole Parks offered to be the nominating committee for the 2009-2010 PTSA Board. Both vice-presidents will be leaving.
Announcements:
a. March 23-Local Unit Award Applications due. Information at www.azpta.org.
b. State PTA Convention June 5-7, 2009; Carefree Resort and Villas.
c. April 2 at 3:30 p.m. is the next Shea PTSA meeting in the board room.
Minutes approved as written ______________________________Date ____________
Minutes approved as corrected ____________________________Date _____________
Please note: March 5th minutes will be approved at the April 2nd PTSA meeting.
Minutes of Shea PTSA Meeting Held on February 5, 2009
1. In attendance: Dan Knak, Elaina West, Kurt Sachen, Rick Barth, Carole Parks, Cindy Riordan, Melissa Reddy, Krystal Priniski, Lauren Mishlove
2. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 3:40 by Elaina West. Elaina introduced Carolyn Cook with Rich Brands. Carolyn has been the fundraising chair at Desert Cove and introduced Vita Bath (also sold at Penny’s and other places) which could be a fundraiser for Shea. 25% of sales would go back to the school in the form of a rebate check. People buy “on line” submitting the Shea “code”. Shipping is free with a purchase of $40 Hopefully people will like the product and order it again. Keep campaign open for six months so people can reorder. E-mail blasts would be sent out by Carolyn to the parents. Some incentives (prizes) could be provided by Carolyn.
3. Minutes of January 1/15/09 – Corrections: Call to order was at 3:36 p.m... January 26 and 27th were the dates of the teacher’s conferences. Don’t list a committee if no report was given, i.e. Student Council Report. Add minutes approved as corrected and minutes approved as written.
4. Presidents Message: The time for budget cuts and spending less is here. Our PTSA will be called upon more and more to fulfill what district will not be able to do. Stand strong and hopefully we can make a difference. Go to state and national PTSA websites to keep informed about what is going on. Thanks for your help.
5. Principals Message: Dan hasn’t heard anything definitive from the district on how the budget cuts will affect Shea. Possibilities are larger student-teacher class ratios and some programming cuts or reductions. There is no need to buy any new equipment because Shea has enough desks, tables, and equipment. There may be more learning on line reducing the need for books. On the bright side, the budget cuts may make us work with less without sacrificing instruction. Krystal Priniski asked how parents can help and Dan said now is the time to ask parents to give their support to teachers by aiding at the school, etc., especially for the 09-10 school year. This should be advertised through the PTSA website, e-mail bank, 6th grade visitation, etc. Possibly start with setting up a parent involvement committee through the PTSA and site council. District offices are interviewing four prospective district school superintendents to fulfill Mr. Kriekard’s position including Mr. Lee. The rest are out of state. Dan asked for forty new Harkins passes for the AR program; it’s very successful.
6. Treasurer’s report: filed for audit with the minutes.
7. Committee Reports:
UPC: Cindy encourages everybody to attend the program “If You’ve Met One Child with Aspergers Syndrome” with speaker Carolyn Warden, President of Asperger Parent Network of Arizona. The date is February 18 starting with the UPC meeting starting at 8:45 a.m. followed by the “Aspergers” program at 10:15-11:15. For more information: www.PVUPC.ORG.
Hospitality: The PTSA Hospitality Committee was busy during conference time by providing a delicious Mexican luncheon fiesta which the teachers loved. Snacks were appreciated too. Thank you to all for their generous contributions.
Fundraising: A fundraising meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 19 at 3:30 in the conference room at Shea. Everybody is invited. Elaina will shoot out an e-mail to all PTSA members, Dan will get it in the Scribe and it will be posted on the PTSA website.
Membership: The final membership report was delivered to the state PTSA by the deadline of March 1. Next year, State PTSA by-laws will be changed and all membership organizations will change their by-laws accordingly.
Promotion Dance: Lindsay and Melissa will talk to the student council regarding a theme of the dance and their involvement in organizing it. Lindsay needs to know what the budget is.
Web Site/Scribe: Lauren will be timelier in posting minutes to the website and submitting information to the Scribe.
Box Tops for Education: If students being in 5 Box Tops they will get $1.00 off admission to the Promotion Dance.
Dance Chaperones: Elaina said dance chaperones are covered for the Promotion Dance which is February 5th. The PTSA will again buy Pizza Hut pizzas which will arrive at 5:50 p.m. and be sold for $3.00.
Minutes approved as written: __________________________________________
Minutes approved as corrected: _________________________________________
Please note: February 5th minutes will be approved at the next PTSA meeting.
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Minutes of SHEA PTSA Meeting Held on January 15, 2009
In attendance: Elaina West, Dan Knak, Lauren Mishlove, Cindy Riordan, Carole Parks, Rick Barth, Kurt Sachen, Melissa Reddy, Karen Feils.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Elaina West at 4:30 p.m.
Minutes: Change President to Principal. The Treasurer’s report should say “filed with the minutes”. Add President’s message to minutes.
Presidents Message: Welcome 2009! As we march into 2009 your dedication and hard work is greatly appreciated.
Principal’s Message: January 26 & 27 from 5:00-7:30 are the teacher conferences. January 27 is the Shadow Showcase,and February 6 is the 7th and 8th grade dance. Discussion about procedures for SMHS registration using Navianc, the computer program for registration. Hearing more these days about the state budget than district. As soon as he hears more, he will let us know. Shea now has 732 students; so far the 2009-2010 looks like Shea will be down 40 students. Margo Bell is asking for $55 to attend the Holocaust Educators Conference in March. Mr. Knak made a motion to grant her the money and Carole Parks seconded it. Elaina West expressed concern over the reputation Shadow has regarding the use of temporary teachers instead of permanent ones for core subjects. Mr. Knak suggested she contact Mr. von Gretchen, the principal. Cindy said he has several “open meetings” with him for parents to attend throughout the year. Contact the SMHS website for dates.
Treasurer’s Report: $23,693 total balance in account as of 1/15/09. Teachers have not been using their “classroom lines” money as much as they could.
Student Council Report: no report given
Committee Reports:
Kopy Kats: Cindy said it seemed everything was fine.
UPC: Meeting for UPC is January 21 at 9 a.m. in the district office. Scott Brown, District Athletic Director will speak on “School Sports”, his job and expectations for coaches. A prescription drug abuse program will be presented by “Not My Kid” at Shadow Mountain on January 20th in the media center.
Hospitality: Teachers conferences luncheon will be one day only-Monday. They are “Build Your Own Taco? Snacks will be provided throughout conferences.
Sports Festival: Elaina needs snack bar helpers at Festival on February 7.
Fundraising: The AR million dollar reading program is up to 262 million. If school reaches 350 million Mr. Knak will dye his hair PINK!! The Fundraising committee needs someone to spearhead it. New ideas that don’t require a lot of paperwork is what is needed. If interested, contact Mr. Knak or leave a message for Elaina West through Cheri Frye in the front office. Elaina is still trying to secure magazine fundraiser checks totally around $200 that were made payable to the publisher rather than the school.
Membership: Shea PTSA has 292 members. March 23rd is the last day to send in dues.
Promotion Dance: Vicky Reddick will handle snacks and rentals. Cheri Frye will comprise a folder of what we have done in the past rental wise.
Health Screening: no report given.
Web Site/Scribe: They are available for parents to view.
Box Tops for Education: Goal of $500 has been surpassed by $106.50 for a total of $606.50. Nancy Cruse wants to have another competition and would like the Student Council to be involved. Elaina West also suggested she contact Sandra Wright to help volunteer. Rick said funds are available from the Box Tops expense line.
Dance Chaperones: Kurt Sachen has a list and will be contacting people to help.
Cindy will check on pizzas and Elaina will do snack bar.
Book Fair: starts January 21st in the media center and will be available during conferences.
Old Business: By-laws were due for updating this year but it’s o.k. because State PTA may have uniform by-laws for the 2009-2010 year.
New Business: The Art Reflection Program deadline is January 23rd. Teachers submit different forms of artwork provided by the students. Students and the school can gain national recognition. Go to www.azpta.org . The Building Bridges workshop is Saturday, January 17. Local unit awards applications are due March 22.
Please note: January 15th minutes will approved at the February PTSA meeting.
Treasurer’s report is filed with the minutes.
Minutes of SHEA PTSA Meeting Held on December 4, 2008
In attendance: Elaina West, Dan Knak, Cindy Christoff, Patricia Beaird, Stephanie T. Scott, Karen Feils, Dan Knak, Elaina West, Rick Barth, Lauren Mishlove.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Elaina West at 3:36p.m.
Minutes: Change ASCU to AFCU. Minutes were approved as corrected by Elaina West.
Presidents Message: Change of March 12 to Tuesday March 10 so parents can attend PTSA meeting prior to parent orientation night that evening. Meeting will be at 4:30 in media center. Food is usually at the meeting. From March 2-5, Dan will go to feeder schools and talk with Linda Fierstein, next year’s 7th grade guidance counselor. The week of January 26 will be high school registration, on-line at school or at home. On January 27 at 7p.m. there will be a two hour Showcase, for 8th graders to become familiar with SMHS .There may be a date change from the 27 to the 29. On half days Shea will start getting out at 11:30 a.m. and SMHS will get out at 11:00 a.m. Since the PVUSD over-ride was voted down and the district’s declining enrollment, there will be a 15-18 million dollar deficit district-wide. Discussions continue at the district level as to how to handle this deficit. The goal is not to RIF teachers and not to close any schools. The district is looking at all inequities and where to reduce expenditures. Sacrifices will have to be made. Next November 2009 the over-ride will be on the ballot again.
Student Council Report: The assembly went well. 1,378 cans were given to the Paradise Valley Food Bank. The student faculty basketball game will be held on December 12. Elaina West asked Dan if the PTSA can sell food as a fundraiser and he agreed.
Committee Reports
Hospitality: On December 18 from 11:00-2:00 p.m., finger snacks will be available for all teachers.
Sports Festival: On February 6 there will be a 7 and 8 grade dance and on February 7 is Sports Festival. Snacks will be provided.
Fundraising: see new business... Dance Chaperones: Elaina said she needs six chaperones for the dance, but there are a lot to choose from when people signed up at registration.
New Business:
A. Money Saver Programs/Scrip Coordinator Needed: It was decided that the Student Council will be in charge of e- script. Patricia Beaird will present this decision to the student council.
B. Bylaws Updating: By-laws are due to the State PTA by the end of the December for the next three years. The current by-laws are dated July 12, 2003.
C. Dream Team Fundraising Request: Patricia Beaird asked for funding for the Star Gazing Family Night that was well attended last year. Star Gazing for Everybody Co. brings high powered microscopes to view constellations. This event meets the standards for 7th grade science and is part of the curriculum. Students must bring a parent or guardian. The event will be in February or March, exact date to be determined. Dan Knak made a motion for the PTSA to spend $500 for this activity. Elaina West suggested asking for volunteer donations by attendees of $1.00-$2.00 to defray costs.
D. Karen Feils resigned her position as Teacher Rep due to starting her masters. She will try and find a teacher replacement, but if not Elaina said she should come when she can.
Annoucements:
A. The State PTA Convention is June 5-7, 2009 at Carefree Resort and Villas. . Officers and committee chairpersons, please contact Elaina West if you would like to attend.
B. State PTA nominations due to committee by December 15. Package is available to copy.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 5:08 p.m.
Submitted by Lauren Mishlove, PTSA Secretary
Minutes approved as written: __________________________________________
Minutes approved as corrected: _________________________________________
Please note: December 4th minutes will be approved at the next PTSA meeting.
Minutes of Shea PTSA Meeting Held on November 6, 2008
In attendance: Elaina West Dan Knak, Cindy Riordan, Rick Barth, Carole Parks, Pat Kankiewicz, Kim Jones, Lauren Mishlove, Melissa Reddy, Karen Feils
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Elaina West at 3:36 p.m.
Minutes: Minutes were approved as written by Elaina West.
President’s Message: Introduction of SMHS PTSA President Pat Kankiewicz who came to visit our meeting. The meals for the teachers during conferences were great. The dance went well too. Thank -you to all PTSA committee chairs and all who are helping them.
Principal’s Message: Dan said there are already 10 millionaires as a member of the AR Millionaires club. Dan notices kids reading during lunchtime now. Kurt or Kim will buy $1,000 worth of movie tickets and use the extra next year. Discussion about possible discount if buy that many. Kids and parents can find out more information about the Millionaires Club from the libraries link. Dan said that the district office will have to decide how to handle the failure to pass the PVUSD budget override. He will let everybody know when he hears. Maybe people didn’t realize that the override was for teachers and programs, not facilities. There were only three school districts that didn’t pass the override and P.V. was one of them. It is the first time that P.V. hasn’t passed it. Dan encourages parents to not send their children to McDonalds by themselves during half days because there is no supervision. The promotion dance is the Tuesday after Memorial Day and Big Surf is the Friday before Memorial Day.
Treasurer’s Report: Rick reviewed the budget with everybody. Rick submitted request for $82 for front office supplies to be taken out of leftover classroom budget. The Peter Piper Pizza sold at the dance brought in a lot of money – great idea.
Student Council Report: The 8th grade Castles and Coasters night is November 7 and 120 kids will be attending. There is a student – faculty basketball game on December 12th; forms will be handed out at the November 26th assembly and must be submitted by December 4th. Since Paradise Valley Food Bank is hurting during these difficult economic times , there is a canned food drive that runs November 10-24th. The teams are competing to bring in the most food.
Committee Reports
UPC: The next UPC meeting is November 19th and the topic is Thinking Maps, a writing program.
Hospitality: Carole said the teacher’s conference soup buffet went very smoothly. The teachers appreciated it and as usual, the volunteers were great. There will be a holiday teachers luncheon before the holiday break.
Sports Festival: The next Sports Festival will be in February.
Fundraising: The magazine fundraiser was successful and brought in about $6,000-$7,000. There is a need to have a fundraising committee who can find another fundraiser for next year that doesn’t require so much manpower and paperwork. The plan must be decided upon by March of 2009. Call Cheri Frye at the front desk if interested in being on the committee.
Membership: There are 285 PTSA members.
Box Tops for Education: The office staff won the competition. The goal was $500.
Dance Chaperones: The 7th / 8th grade dance went very well.
Book Fair: Dan said it was successful.
New Business: Elaina West explained the Arizona Federal Credit Union Community Partners Program. Anybody volunteering 25 hours of community service at Shea, is a member of the A.S.C.U., and submits the necessary forms to A.S.C.U. will help Shea receive money from the A.S.C.U. Please contact Elaina West for more information. She can be reached by leaving a message with Cheri Frye at the front desk.
Next Meeting: Thursday, December 4, 3:30 p.m.
Future Meetings: 1/15; 3/12; 4/2; 5/7 at 3:30 p.m.
Adjourned: The meeting was adjourned at 5:07 p.m.
Submitted by Lauren Mishlove, PTSA Secretary
Minutes approved as written: __________________________________________
Minutes approved as corrected _________________________________________
Please note: November 6th minutes will be approved at the next PTSA board meeting.
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Verizon Wireless Schools Program: When you sign up for a new line os service on a 1-or 2-year calling plan Verizon will pay our PTSA $25. If already a customer add a new line to exsisting account and earn $25 for our school. Forms are in the Shea school office. SFO#742
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TO HELP RAISE MONEY FOR OUR SCHOOL, PLEASE REGISTER FOR ESCRIP. AS YOU SPEND MONEY AT PARTICIPATING STORES, THEY DONATE A PORTION OF IT TO SHEA. GO TO WWW.ESCRIP.COM. TO REGISTER WITH SAFEWAY, THE SHEA SCHOOL CODE IS 6563449. BASHA'S SCHOOL CODE IS 23228.A HANDOUT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON CURRICULUM NIGHT WHICH DETAILS MORE "NO SELL FUNDRAISERS" THAT HELP RAISE MONEY FOR SHEA!
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What is UPC? United Parent Council is a district wide organization that has represented the interests of students and families in the Paradise Valley Unified District for 30 years. It connects parents from across the district. It keeps them informed about matters that impact education, and it gives them access to the distict decision makers and processes.
Shea PTSA is a member of UPC All schools in the District are invited to join this group and almost all of them are active members. Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the District offices on 32nd St. This year's representative for Shea is Cindy Riordan. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Cindy at cindyriordan@cox.net for more information about this important group. Meetings are open to all parents of the school so join in and learn more about your District! Parents can follow UPC activities and news by signing up for the E-bulletin; attending monthly meetings; visiting the UPC website www.pvupc.org; or listening for updates from the school's UPC representative, Cindy Riordan.
Minutes of the SHEA PTSA Meeting Held on September 25, 2008
Note: September 25, 2008 minutes have not been approved by the PTSA board.
In attendance: Dan Knak, Elaina West, Rick Barth, Kurt Sachen, Karen Feils, Carole Parks, Jill Andrews, Cindy Riordan, Lauren Mishlove
Call to order: The meeting was called to order by Elaina West at 3:35 p.m.
Minutes: Corrections: Change president’s message to principal’s message. The date of the August meeting was August 18 instead of the 19th. The August 18th minutes were approved as corrected by Elaina West.
President’s Message: Elaina asked that this meeting’s minutes be posted on the board in the front office. and on the website with a disclaimer that they are not approved by the PTSA board yet. Include a blank line at the bottom of the minutes for Elaina to sign when they are approved at the next month’s meeting. The August corrected minute’s should be displayed next to the September minutes. Also, leave every month’s minutes on the PTSA website all year long. Elaina thanked all who helped with the AR program. The labeling went very quickly. Please pay your membership dues if you have not done so.
Principal’s Message: City Conquest Assembly: Dan is requesting money from PTSA for City Conquest. $400 is paid by prevention; $300 is needed by Wednesday, October 8 for a total of $700 for the assembly. The money will be taken from Dan’s staff training or miscellaneous budget. The program is October 8, from about 8:00-10:00 a.m. There will be two assemblies, 40 minutes each. The Scribe was sent out today. If you can’t open up the attached calendar, e-mail Dan. Teachers received new laptops enabling differentiating instruction through technology. Discussion about PogB and its effectiveness. . Lauren asked Dan if all teachers are required to have a homework link on their website. Dan said yes, but some new teacher’s websites have been delayed because they just received their new computers. Not My Kid presentation went well. There were more students and parents participating. Cindy Riordan discussed coordination of drug prevention programs with SMHS. She will discuss this further with Dan. Everybody please get out and vote on the bond issues.
Treasure’rs Report: Rick added accelerated reader to budget. $97 will be moved from a drama expense to a talent show expense. Lauren should put the PTSA proposed and current treasurer’s reports on the PTSA board. Elaina approved the treasurer’s report.
Student Council Report. There are a great group of kids running the council. : Dan said the council is very committed to encouraging more student involvement. There is no California trip. Elaina said the council has been helpful in advertising the magazine fundraiser.
Committee Reports:
Kopy Kats: Kurt said Mandy Welsheimer is now the chairperson.
UPC:
Cindy said the most recent UPC district program went well. On October 15th there is a PVUSD School Board Candidate Forum at the District office,10 am. On October 21st PVUSD there is a School Board Candidate Forum at Sandpiper Elementary at 7 pm and on Nov. 19 the UPC Meeting and Program is “Thinking Maps: Tools for Student Writers.”
Hospitality: Carole said nine Honey Baked Ham $5 gift certificates will be used for teacher appreciation day.
Sports Festival: Elaina asked for more snack bar volunteers for this Saturday’s sports festival, anytime between 9:00-4:30 p.m. She will e-mail people that she called.
Fundraising: The magazine fundraiser is due October 1st.
Membership: Karen is encouraging all teachers to pay their $5.00 PTSA dues so they can receive their $125 teacher’s resource material stipend from PTSA.
Promotion Dance: Send Dan names of volunteers since there is not yet a dance chaperone chairperson. He will contact them. The dance may be after Memorial Day. Kurt Sachen offered to be the new promotions dance chairperson.
Health Screenings: The health screenings ran smoothly.
Web Site/Scribe: Send Dan PTSA info. for The Scribe every other Tuesday starting October 14. Update the board and committee rosters and send to chairpersons. Move Lindsay Bielicki to Student Council Rep, add Nancy Cruse to Box Tops chairperson, move Kurt Sachen to Dance Chaperone Chairperson, and add Mandy Welsheimer to Kopy Kats as chairperson. Put proposed and current budget on PTSA board in the office. Make changes to the minutes as discussed in the “President’s Message.”
New Business:
Parent Involvement Project/AZ. Dept. of Ed. – Elaina discussed a possibility of receiving $300-$1000 from this project to fund activities that address parent-child relationships. Elaina will discuss further with Dan.
Announcements: please refer to Sept. 25 agenda.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned by Elaina West at 5:10 p.m.
Submitted by Lauren Mishlove, PTSA Secretary
Minutes approved as written ___________________________.
Minutes approved as corected _____________________
_Following are the minutes for the Shea PTSA general meeting held on August 18, 2008:
In attendance: Dan Knak, Kim Jones, Kurt Sachen, Elaina West, Rick Barth, Melinda Leu, Beth Dichiara, Nick Dichiara, Laurel Sowerwine, Gayle Brideau, Melissa Reddy, Karen Feils, Carole Parks, Lauren Mishlove, Cindy Riordan, Sandra Wright
Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 4:39 p.m.
Minutes: Correction: Carole Parks made the motion to have Elaina West as the new PTSA President and Lauren Mishlove as the new 2008-09 PTSA Secretary. The motion was seconded by Cindy Riordan. The minutes were approved as corrected.
Presidents Message: The first week went well at Shea. New to the All Stars are Tanya Mueller who will teach social studies and Darel Harlan for math. Shea is experiencing a problem with PogB. Shea student population is down from last year. Currently it is 777. This trend may continue as fewer families move into the neighborhood and if foreclosures continue to increase.
Treasurer’s Report: None
Student Council: Dan will invite Lindsay Bielicki to next months PTSA meeting to share information.
Committee Reports:
UPC: Dr. Kriekard, PVUSD Superintendent will be speaking August 20, 9 a.m. at an UPC open meeting at the district office.
New Business:
Accelerated Reader Program – Kim Jones: There will be a school-wide accelerated reading program. After students read 1 million words, they will be part of the millionaires club. Students can go to azbookfind.com for approved books and number of words in each book. When a student reads one million words, they will receive a movie pass. If they read two million, they will be put in a drawing for an I-Pod or a similar entertainment device. Kim asked the board for funding for the prizes. Gayle made a motion for the PTSA to provide $2000 for the prizes and Jill seconded it. Motion passed. Rick will make this a separate line item in the budget.
Budget 2008-09
The budget (see attachment) was reviewed and changes were made. Carole Parks made a motion to approve the budget and Kurt seconded it. All were in favor and the budget was approved. The revised budget will be sent to the board members for perusal and the final draft will be distributed at the next PTSA meeting.
Teacher’s supplies: Karen Fiels asked when money is available for teachers to submit their receipts for supplies. Rick said as soon as the budget is approved which is tonight.
PTSA contact: The board decided that Lauren will post the names only of board and committee members on the PTSA board in the office. If anybody wants to contact somebody on the board or on a committee, they can ask Cheri Frye to contact that person
via phone, e-mail, or placing a message in the PTSA box.
Announcements:
a. Arizona PTA State Awards and Honors – Application forms available.
b. Family day at the ballpark with the Diamondbacks – Friday, 9/26 at 6:40p.m.
c. State training site for Northeast area has not yet been posted.
Next Meeting: Thursday, September 25, 3:30 p.m.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
Submitted by Lauren Mishlove, PTSA Secretary
Minutes approved as corrected _________________________.
Minutes approved as written _______________________
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