September 2015 Meeting Minutes

Treasurer report 
We are starting walk-a-thon expenses which are seen on the report.  We made the signs for the hallways, which was another expense. Shoparoo made around $184.

Principal report 
Ms Kent - Academics report - We are rockin so far.  The kids are doing fantastic so far this week.  We are a very positive, high energy school. The first round of assessments are starting now and will go through the next few weeks.  We are acquiring baseline data on the students to see where our growth is throughout the year.  This information is passed onto the state.  Any questions about skyward can be directed through the tech department. We have an amazing group of teachers!!  There is a special ed millage coming up in November that is coming up.  It is a MOISD thing.  Keep it in mind!! It helps us alot.

Teacher report  
Deater - some teachers had asked about Moby Max.  We believe we did subscribe to that, so it should be available to them. The mats for the cricket in the work room are not sticky anymore, Amber will take care of this.

New Business
Our “one ask” major fundraiser is the Walk-a-thon.  This is our one and only fundraiser for the year.  Last year we raised over $16,000.  We are hoping to go above and beyond again this year.  Walk-a-thon website: thegetmovincrew.com.  Last year 70% of our pledges came from a mobile device, and the website is now mobile device friendly.  So the look of the webpage has changed a little, but it works the same as before.  Teachers can pull their class page up in the classroom. It is more user friendly, but if anyone has any problems, pass them on to us!  

Corporate sponsors last year raised $3300 between both schools, we already have over $2000 this year!  Corporate sponsors will receive recognition at the event. Alot of the money from this event funds field trips.  Letters about the walk-a-thon will go home tomorrow.  We have new incentives this year. Kick off assembly is Sept. 10 at 8:30 am.  Megan is going to be our Pete the Cat for our assembly.  The end assembly/closing ceremony will be Oct. 15 at 2 pm.  There will be a small event for those who cannot participate on the day of the event that will take place at the end assembly.  We would be more than happy to have any help with this event.  Direct any questions you hear to us!

We are getting a gaga pit!  Yay!  We bought a 30 ft. pit, with bumpers and 3 balls.  We are doing this for the upper el kids. We are still waiting on the other new structure going in on the playground.  

Field Trips - there is a new form for the teachers to fill out for us, so we can get a better grip on our budget.  We are hoping to continue paying for all field trips.

We have been asked if we would be willing to purchase an ice machine to help out the front desk.  Kim found one from Sam’s Club for $99. We will approve one if not donated.

Bylaws - we are going to readdress this after the walk-a-thon

Box tops/Labels - Amber - Bonus box tops are going again.  Amber will check to make sure each classroom has a collection box. Our goal is around 105 boxtops per student.  We have another idea for boxtop fundraisers - the basketball game competition through Ferris.  They had all or nothing competition with another district close by.  Boxtop deadlines are every few months, but Amber handles all of that.  Becky takes care of the Labels for Education which is a similar format to the boxtops.  For Labels, we can order out of a catalog or get a visa gift card.  Last year, we used that money to pay for the teachers lounge.  We have discussed an apparel event for this year’s teacher appreciation.  Emily has a connection with an Under Armour rep.  Our first book fair will be in Oct.  Mrs. Scheible had an idea about sending information out to parents about a cardinal shirt swap at the same time as the family dinner night/bookfair.

Homecoming - Will be the same day as the walk-a-thon.  We put our float together Thursday night before the event, also cut fruit for the walk-a-thon.  We do not know the theme yet for homecoming.

We will continue to do the wreaths, this is NOT a fundraiser!!  We do this because we have so many people asking us for them.  We sell them at cost, and do NOT make money on this event.

Let’s continue on our path, keep it positive!!  

To instill in all Riverview students a healthy self-image, a love of learning and the desire to achieve their best in tomorrow's world.