Jan 13, 2017 - The PTA will still continue to provide a free book to ... Pleasant View Elementary will be hosting a Worl
BRIDGEVIEW PTA
THE PULSE
January 13, 2017
FREE MOVIE NIGHT
Friday, January 27th 5:00pm – BV Gym Popcorn and Water provided.
We are looking for MORE BOX TOPS! Goal: $1750 Current: $512 Please send in with your student to school as soon as you have any Box Tops!
Event sponsored by: Ryan & Kelly Voges and BV PTA RSVP
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UPDATED Spartan Safe Snack List Check out before bringing your next treat to school! http://www.pleasval.org/pdfs/health/Spar tanSafeSnackList.pdf
STAY IN THE LOOP PTA Meeting Notes Unofficial Meeting Notes – page 2
Bridgeview PTA Bridgeview Elementary School Minutes – January 10, 2017 Attendees: Leta Rose, Tina Miller, Shauna Cotton, Pam Boens, Crystal Vandernat, Mrs. Behrer, Ms. Rasmussen, Heather Shadden, Tonya Hilliard, Christy Pacha, and Erin Vargas Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:04pm by PTA President, Leta Rose. Secretary's Report The December Minutes were provided at the meeting for those to review. The Decmber 13, 2017 Minutes were approved. M: Crystal Vandernat S: Pam Boens P: Yes Treasurer’s Report Tina Miller handed out an updated budget report. Our current bank balance is $18,997.42. The PTA received a check from Box Tops for $733.00 from our last submission. The Box Top check dates do not follow our school year calendar. We have $7,526.34 remaining in our 2016-2017 budget. $3,500 has been allocated for gaga pit mats. We have $7,971.08 unallocated at this time. Principal’s Report Mrs. Behrer mentioned that the Bridgeview’s Fine Arts Night (formerly known as Bridgeview BLAST) will have some changes this year. The staff is still working on the details and changes of the event. One idea that has been presented is to showcase each grade for the evening, unlike in the past BLAST nights. The idea will include a video of each grade’s art called “Showcase of Learning”. After the video presentation, parents will be able to view the art in their child’s classroom that evening. The PTA will still continue to provide a free book to each child that attends the Fine Arts Night on April 6th. Mrs. Behrer reported that the Library’s request for a grant for additional seating and the word wall art had been denied for $4,000. The PTA is reviewing the request from Mrs. Behrer and Ms. Fight. Ms. Fight is planning to have a committee of 5th and 6th grade students to help pick out the additional furniture for the library if approved. The word wall art has been designed and was shown to the PTA members at the meeting. Hallway speeding tickets are now being issued in order to help with the problem of students running from the cafeteria to get to the playground. Mrs. Behrer said they have tried many ways to get the students to slow down in the hall. And, the hallway speeding tickets were brought back from the past for the safety of the students. Since implementing the idea last week, Mrs. Behrer said that is really seems to be working and students are doing much better. Mrs. Behrer said that they are beginning each day with the Pledge of Allegiance to represent the character pillar of citizenship and community. The pledge was implemented last month. Last week, Bridgeview began implementing class participation with the 6th grade leading the pledge. They also began with a morning announcement and focusing on the students. The announcements include reminders of student events or Bridgeview student’s achievements. The Spartan safe snack list has been updated with some new items added and others deleted. Mrs. Behrer reminded everyone to make sure to check the new list on the district’s website before the next classroom party. Pleasant View Elementary will be hosting a World Culture Night on February 10th at 6:00pm. The entire district is invited to attend. The world culture night will have stations featuring facts about all different cultures around the world. Old Business Teacher Special Requests: The office staff received their new Cricut tools that were requested at the last PTA
meeting. Also, Mr. McConnell also received his Gelli Art gel printing plates for the art room. The students already have artwork displayed in the halls using the new gel printing plates. Gaga Pit Update: Leta Rose reported that she spoke with Summit concrete about pouring the gaga pit pads. As soon as the weather permits, Summit is ready to get our project on their schedule. New Business Teacher Special Requests: Joette Strobbe, school nurse, requested a blood pressure cuff for $141.50. The PTA granted the request. The funds will come from Mrs. Strobbe’s $100 teacher allotment and the remaining $41.50 will be taken out of the special request account. Mornings with Mom: Heather Shadden will be the chair of the event on February 10th. Heather will be looking for 4-6 male volunteers to serve the moms that morning. The event will be sponsored by Greg Cotton of Ruhl Mortgage. Kindergarten Registration: Registration will be held on February 24th at 9:30am at Bridgeview for incoming kindergarteners. The PTA will provide a book at the meeting to all families called “Z is for Mouse”. New this year, current Bridgeview families with an incoming kindergartner may fill out necessary paperwork online this year. Walk-a-thon: Shauna Cotton, Tash Wahlig and Pam Boens will be organizing the event. The money war and obstacle course will continue again this year. The PTA discussed a “Dr. Suess” theme for the event. Committee Reports Holiday Teacher Breakfast: The PTA provided a holiday breakfast for the teachers on Thursday, December 15th. Panera bagel packs and Casey’s breakfast pizza were provided. Box Tops: Pam Boens reported that we have raised $512.00 so far this school year. Our goal is $1750.00. The PTA discussed ways to increase the participation through a thermometer chart. Pam ordered a laminated thermometer chart that the PTA can use to display in the school to show the school’s progress. Movie Night: Erin Vargas and Kelly Voges will be organizing the movie night. The featured movie will be Angry Birds. The FREE family movie night will be held on January 27th at 5:00pm in the Bridgeview gym. Popcorn and water will be donated by Ryan and Kelly Voges. A sign-up genius link was posted on our Facebook page as well as email sent to parents to RSVP for the event. Reflections: The students will have a ceremony on January 12th for Reflection projects. Each student will be recognized for their work of art. The ceremony will be held at the high school. The night will begin with an open house from 6:30-7:00pm followed by an awards presentation at 7:00pm. Bridgeview will recognize 17 students at the ceremony. Skate Party: The next skate party is set for January 17, 2017 at 6:00pm at the Eldridge Skate Park. Spirit Wear: A new spring spiritwear line will be ready in February. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 6:55pm. M: Leta Rose S: Tonya Hilliard P: Yes
