Minutes from 11/18

Attending

Jonathan
Mary
Mary Anne
Dave Grant
Frank
Jane
Mike McCarthy
MJ
Ellen
Pandika
Gail
Beth
Christina

Topics

No Bake Cake Sale

The meeting began with a discussion of the letter Jonathan drafted to ask for contributions, and to explain the PTO’s fundraising goals and strategies for the year.  The letter announces the No Cake Bake Sale.  It was agreed that the school would distribute the letter to all parents through conferences, on the web, at the school concert, and through backpacks at the beginning of December.  Mary Anne agreed to have a donation box available in the front hall for receiving donations during conferences.  It was agreed that the No Bake Cake Sale would end with the end of the calendar year.  Mike and Dave agreed that they would provide language for the letter that would clarify how the money raised would specifically support learning at King.  Jonathan agreed to redraft the letter to include the finish date and get it to the school by Weds morning.  Mike explained that a translation sheet will be included for families that need it.  Pandika might be able to print the letter, and will be in touch in the morning.  Otherwise the school will do it.

Talent Show Fundraising Event

The proposed date for the Talent Show fundraising event is April 30.

Potluck Event

The proposed date for the potluck is January 22, from 5:30 – 7:30.  The intention of the PTO is to make this event a celebration of King’s diverse community.  The PTO discussed strategies for inclusion in bringing people to the event and for helping people feel included at the event.  One area of particular interest of the group was doing something to help people feel included through language.  The group discussed being in touch with Joe Farrell and Deb Simmons (King faculty who have organized the King cultural celebration program) to set up performances by kids for the event.  PTO members who volunteered to help organize this event included Jane, Mj, Ellen, Pandika and Christina.  Jonathan is happy to help the group too.  Mary Anne encouraged the group to look into getting environmentally responsible plates, spoons, etc.

Next Meeting

It was mentioned that the group would like to have an ELL teacher at the next PTO meeting.