Dillard Drive Elem. PTA Board Meeting

January 8, 2007

 

Attendees:  Michelle Young, Regina Stone, Teena Rembach, Keith Brooks, Sharon Johnson, Amy Lamphier, Stacey Waltzer, Susanna Brewer, Ruthie Haugh, Christie Spur, Heather Young, Janice Morgan, Rasa Fawzy, Lisa Wesson, Meredith Morlock

 

The PTA board meeting began at 7pm

 

Vice - Principal

Teena Rembach – On Friday, January 5, 2007 –  A Staff Meeting was held to announce that Dr. Vandiver had resigned.  There will be a meeting on Jan. 17th in the Media Center at 6pm for parents and staff to provide input concerning selection of the new principal.  The position will be posted this week.  Their will be an interm person to come in to help with the day-to-day duties until the position has been filled.  Wake County Public School System Area Superintendent Julye Mizelle is working on the selection process for a new principal.

 

            New Student Teachers started today.  They will be at Dillard Dr. Elem. until April 25th. 

            Mrs. Swanson was involved in a car accident over the weekend. 

            Mrs. Fitzgerald’s mother passed away.

            CCR Teacher Loretta Whitehouse retired in December.

Ann Kempke has been recommended for CCR position.  Ann has a background in special programs.

On the 17th – Emily O. will begin working with Mrs. Vandiventer in the Media Center.  Emily will work with Dillard Dr. Elem. 50% and Holly Springs Elem. 50%.

 

An 8 Unit Modular will be set up behind the school beside the 4th/5th grade hall.  Bids will be put out the end of Jan/ beg. of Feb.  Construction will start as soon as bid goes out.  The unit will be equipped with bathrooms and security cameras.  Dillard Dr. Elem. is expected to have 100 additional students starting 07/08 school year – bringing the total enrollment to over 800 students.  The school board will have to approve reassignment before the enrollment numbers will go up.

 

Angela Poovey and Matt Reagan would like to Thank everyone that participated in the Holiday Food Drive.   In addition to all the parents donations, a local church donated household goods which included – blankets, pillows, soap, etc.  Lutheran Ministries has an additional $400 to donate.

PES – Partnership for Educational Success – will be in the Wake Med. Area Community Center on Feb. 7th from 6 – 8 pm for Project Outreach.  PES would like members from the PTA to participate.

 

President

Michelle Young –

PTA web site – sign up for weekly e-mails that will include volunteer information and anything that needs to be advertised

McDonald’s Night – received $400, looking into doing again in March

            Thank everyone for donating items for Staff Goodie Bags.

            $50 Gift Cards went out for each teacher.

            Have 5 agendas left for 3rd – 5th grades, have ordered more.

            Want to Thank everyone for helping out last year.

                       

 

 

Treasurer

Keith Brooks –

            Have $12,000 in checking account.

            Cashed out CD before the Dragonfly Dash to use for expenses. 

 

Fundraising

Sharon Johnson –

            BINGO Night – need donations from parents

Original Artwork – Artwork will be completed by March so it can be processed and arrive before Mother’s Day

McDonald’s Night – possibly in March

 

Cultural Arts

E-mail from Cindy Wotus - attached

 

Cultural Arts Events:

  • February 6 at 2:00pm (grades 3-5): Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad musical performance by Theatre IV
  • March 5 at 9:45am (grades 2-4) Allan Wolf poetry and storytelling 

Background:

 Theatre IV, a nonprofit theatre now in its 31st touring season, produces a variety of entertaining and educational plays and musicals for students in grades K–12. Each production supports your teaching to the whole child while supporting the core curriculum and state’s standards. Theatre IV is America’s second largest professional touring theatre for young audiences and a proud recipient of the Sara Spencer Award for the “most outstanding contribution to children’s theater in the Southeastern United States.”

 

Your students will feel the exciting “here-and-now” experience of live theatre when Theatre IV takes the stage. The subjects of our plays spring to life in our lively retellings of classic tales or stirring re-enactments of events revolving around historic figures and their times. All plays are 45-55 minutes in length, self-contained and fully produced, with casts of 3-5 professional actors, imaginative sets, authentic costumes and props, and full sound systems. Study guide and a Q&A session included at no additional cost.

 

Allan Wolf, Author, Poet, Performer and Educator, writes poems in a variety of styles and for a variety of audiences. His poems for children are carefully crafted and full of wonder. His poems for young adults and grown-ups tackle more complex themes. Wolf’s unique performance style possesses the edgy intensity of a slam poet, the intellectual sensibility of an academic poet, the theatrical showmanship of an actor, the aw-shucks ease of an Appalachian storyteller, and the musicality drawn from his long tenure with The Dead Poets, the popular band that transforms classic poems into toe-tapping tunes. With nearly a thousand poems committed to memory, Wolf has deep pockets, allowing him to tailor his presentation for each individual audience. Family and educational shows contain participation and call & response.

 

Allan’s stage savvy is complemented by his experience and skill in the classroom. He works equally well with students, teachers and aspiring poets. Wolf has performed in schools throughout the US and regularly trains teachers on the use of poetry in the classroom. Wolf’s passion for words is contagious. The author of seven books, Allan’s writing has earned many honors including School Library Journal Best Book, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, and an IRA Children’s Book Award Notable. His books of poetry have been selected by Scholastic Book Club, Scholastic Book Fair, and the Children’s Book of the Month Club. Wolf was also a finalist for the Southeastern Booksellers’ Association poetry award.

                                               

Science Fair

Michelle Young – Science Fair will be January 31st – Lynn Carter needs 3 or 4 volunteers to help set up & clean up – Jan. 30th from 1:45 – 3:15; Jan. 31st from 3:00 – 3:30

                        We have a lot of support from the Staff.

                        Have 4 Judges lined up to come in – all scientists.

                        Lynn has visited classes to give scientific method.

 

Hospitality

Staff meeting on January 23rd – Will look into get Bagels from Bruggers. 

Will need donations of juice & fruit.

           

Spring Family Events

Michelle Young – Jelly Beans on February 10th from 5:15 – 7:00pm

                                    Admission is $4

                        Bingo Night

                        Talent Show – need a date

 

Nomination Committee

Michelle Young – Need Volunteers to help out

                        Keith Brooks & Michelle Young – 2nd year and will have to step down.

                        Need officers in May to get organized for next year.

 

Committee Roundup

Michelle Young – Buildings & Grounds – maybe Keith next year

 

4th Grade Writing test – on the 24th parents can come in for meeting

Character Ed – on 12th with Mrs. Poovey.

Thank Tori for newsletter

 

Fifth Grade Celebration

Michelle Young – Have 4 volunteers to help.  Need 4th grade support to provide refreshments

                        Will have Autograph Books and a Recognition Ceremony

 

Literacy

Michelle Young – trying to get off the ground.

                        Purchased a new board to be put up outside the computer Lab for A/R recognition.

 

Valentines

Will sell Candy Grams to students for .50 each.  Will advertise one week before.  Need volunteers to help sell the Candy Grams & put them together.

 

 

The next meeting is scheduled for February 12, 2007.