Jackson Middle School PTA
General Meeting
March 5, 2019

Introductions
The meeting was called to order at 6:31pm on March 5, 2019, by President Jessica Christiansen. Board Members Kathy Jennings, Michelle Marsden, Marci Forbes and Annie Lindekugel were present. Kristin Beauchamp was absent. Zach Kramer approved meeting minutes from December 2018. Marci Forbes seconded motion.

New Business

• PTA Board Service for 2019-2020 – email Michelle Marsden if you are interested.
• March Staff Appreciation will occur on Pi Day (March 14). Fruit pies and quiches will be served. They are in need of set up and clean up. Email – Kristen Beauchamp
• April Staff Appreciate – fruit stand.
• Remaining cookie dough sale. We had a few extra boxes of cookie dough to use for girls night out.

Old Business

• RAT Race Lead – Need to replace the lead of this event. We have posted vacancy on Facebook and sent out via email. Need to get it started before spring break so in April we have the timelines set up. The RAT Race will take place May 17th. Students will receive all money and donations up front.
• SUN Community Closet – PTA spent $1,000 to establish inventory for the families in need. It is located in the back of the cafeteria. Families are scheduled once a month to come in and shop. The items needed are restocked every month through donations. The biggest issue will be maintaining a high level of community support.

Pastini JMS Nights – no report.
April – Pizzacato Bangy Road
February Teacher, Custodian, Lunch Staff Appreciation – 75 bags full of treats for the teachers was a huge success.

Treasurer’s Report:

• January:
  Savings – $45,459.77
  Checking – $35,822.62
• February:
  Savings- $44,761.49
  Checking- $37.092.13
• By the end of the school year, we will need to spend $15,000 to purchase new Chromebooks. We need the RatRace to be successful to purchase them.

Committee Reports:
Volunteer Needs – Kristin Beauchamp

• Rat Race
• Hospitality
• Field Day – Norgaard and Nichols – May 31^st
• Awesome Fun Night – May 3^rd
• Girls’ Night Out – April 13^th. Needs volunteers.
• Oaks Park – Greg will take lead on that. 2^nd week of April is first meeting.

Principal’s Report:

• Staffing – PPS is experiencing a deficit. JMS is expected to grow to 809 students by 2019-2020. For the 2019-2020 school year, Jackson Middle School will have one additional assistant principal and one additional FTE teacher. Classroom size will grow from 30-33 to 33-35 year round.
• Kevin is resigning as principal. Jess suggested holding a forum for feedback for parents to help ensure a good fit for the JMS community.

Announcements:

• Clean out your closets for the Choir Fundraiser on Saturday, March 16th. Please donate clothes, shoes, bedding, linen and fabric to the ARC of Multnomah-Clackamas. Drop off in front of Jackson from 10AM to 2PM.
• The annual Jackson Food Drive benefitting the Oregon Food Bank will run from March 18 -22. Please have your student bring donations of non-perishable food items to their 1st period class.
• Boon Supply Fundraiser ends March 31st! The PTA has an online fundraiser with Boon Supply featuring lots of fun and eco-friendly things. Just shop at www.boonsupply.com and we’ll receive 50% of your purchase. Be sure to select Jackson Middle School PTA as your fundraiser when you check out.

Schedule of Upcoming Events
3/8 – Coffee Chat with Mr. C – 9:30AM in the Community Room
3/15 – Bowling Teacher Board Party with Ms. Norgaard & Mr. Nichols. Buy tix at: www.JacksonPTA.org/bash/parties
3/16 – Choir Fundraiser at JMS from 10AM to 2PM. (See Announcements above.)
3/18-22 – Jackson Food Drive (See Announcements above.)
3/25-29 – NO SCHOOL – Spring Break
3/31 – Last Day of Boon Supply Fundraiser (See Announcements above.)
4/2 – April  PTA Meeting

Next meeting: April 2nd 2019

Jackson Middle School PTA
General Meeting
January 8, 2019

Jackson Middle School PTA
General Meeting
December 4, 2018

Introductions
The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm on December 4, 2018, by President Jessica Christiansen. Board Members Kathy Jennings, Michelle Marsden, Marci Forbes, Annie Lindekugel were present. Kristin Beauchamp was absent. Marci Forbes approved meeting minutes from November 2018. Michelle Marsden seconded motion.

Old Business

• Upper Parking lot signage will be installed on the 27th of December. Three wooden stakes will be placed in advance so the sign company knows where to install signs. The sign will read, “No parking. Drop off only 8:30am-9:30pm.”
• Pizzicato fundraiser was a success.

Principal’s Report:

• January PTA meeting will cover Teenagers and Tech talk that month.

Committee Reports:
Volunteer Needs – Kristin Beauchamp

• PTA Clothing Closet – Monday Jan 7, 2019 (9:30am-1:30pm shift)
• January Staff Appreciation

Bernstein Bash – Jessica Christiansen

• Bash Night Sales –
• DJ was great.
• Attendance was perfect for the space.
• Flow of evening was efficient.
• Two bartenders was a good choice.
• Overall, everything went very smoothly.
• Beach Raffle, Teacher to the Beach will return again.
• Next year dates – looking for mid Nov 2019.
• FOR NEXT YEAR: Checkout table needs to help see.

Treasurer’s Report – Kathy Jennings
$44,755.96 Savings
$36, 617.61 Checking

Membership – Marci Forbes

• We have 147 members.

Other Updates:

• Jackson confidential holiday donation drive through SunSchools – hygiene and food products are handed out. Circle of Strength (

Schedule of Upcoming Events
12/7 – Coffee Chat with Mr. C at 9:30AM in the Community Room
12/7 – Awesome Fun Night! 6 -8:30PM
12/14-16 – WPPNA Food Drive
12/17 thru 1/1/19 – NO SCHOOL for Winter Break
1/4/19 – Coffee Chat with Mr. C at 9:30AM in the Community Room
1/7/19 – JMS day at PTA Clothing Closet
1/8/19 – January PTA Meeting at 6:30PM in the Jackson Library

Next meeting: Jan 8th 2019
Adjourned at 7:08pm

Jackson Middle School PTA
General Meeting
November 6, 2018

Introductions

The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm on November 6, 2018, by President Jessica Christiansen. Board Members Kathy Jennings, Michelle Marsden, Marci Forbes, Annie Lindekugel and Kristin Beauchamp were present.

Preliminary Business
Motion to approve October 2018 meeting minutes by Marci Forbes. Joelle Alexander seconded the motion. No additional changes to this meeting agenda.

Statement Balances as of October 31, 2018 – Treasurer’s Report
Checking $33,285.01
Savings $44,754.13

New Business
Need to change date of RAT race to May 17th, 2019. We have a new online fundraiser at BoonSupply.com, a sustainable online company. Jackson receives 50% of the proceeds from the order. There are no order forms, collections or deliveries. You pick Jackson as your charity when you check out. This will run through March 2019.

Old Business
Upper parking lot signage – Zach Kramer is our 8th grade PTA member. He volunteered to do research about PTA adding signage to upper parking lot. The purpose of the three signs would be to try and prevent people from parking in drop off area to walk track while parents are trying to drop off their children. Three signs that would say “NO PARKING / DROP OFF ONLY 8:30am-9:30am.” The estimate for the signs, which includes supplies and installation, is $485.00. Zach also polled the Facebook group and received positive feedback overall. Michelle Marsden motioned to approve. Annie Lindekugel seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Zach is going to take the estimate to PPS next for approval.

Committee Reports
Kristen Beauchamp stated Fall volunteer needs.

1. Need for teacher conference staff meals donation. Sign-up
2. Monday – Tuesday – Friday needs for lunch recess.
3. PTA clothing store – need clothes and volunteers.
4. Front quad area – maintain and upkeep the hedges in front. Keeping the JMS trimmed. Watering over the summer.
5. Bernstein Bash – Jessica Christiansen – Nov 30th 6pm Multnomah Art Center
• We need volunteers for this event.
• Goal is to raise $25,000 net for the event.
• Décor is red, black and white. Casual attire.
• Looking for 5 more desserts for dessert dash. daciajohnson@comcast.net
• We have secured beer for the event.
• We need additional 22oz bottles of beer or cider ($3 or more) and wine bottles.
• Bash has a 6pm start time, 7:30pm paddle raise will start and discussion of Bernstein Program until 8:30pm, then checkout will open at 8:30pm. There will be Music/DJ/Dancing until 10pm.
• Buy Tickets!
• Teacher hosted board parties will be available at the Bash or online after the bash. We have eight confirmed parties of which include painting pottery, bowling party, roller-skating at Oaks Park, nature photography and hike, scavenger hunt downtown, etc.

Membership – Marci Forbes

• We have 147 members.

Announcements
Donations needed for the Bernstein Bash – We are still in need of a few more donations for the Dessert Dash and Beer Pull at the Bernstein Bash happening November 30th. Please help us out by signing up to bring a homemade or store-bought dessert for 8. Email Dacia Johnson for details at: daciajohnson@comcast.net. Also consider donating any kind of beer in 22 oz. bottles valued at $3 or more. Please do NOT bring beer to school. Instead, please contact Chrissy McNair at 402-540-6688 or chrissymcnair1@gmail.com to arrange pickup or delivery.

• Eat out at Pizzicato in Lake Oswego (15180 Bangy Rd, Lake Oswego, OR 97035) on Tuesday, November 13. A portion of the cost of your meal will be donated to the PTA.
• WPPNA Food Drive for local families in need will be held Friday, November 9th through Sunday, November 11th. Bins will be out from 8AM-8PM at the McNamaras’ house at 4035 SW Comus Street. Please donate non-perishable food (nut-free, gluten-free, and no-heat-needed items much appreciated), and basic hygiene products.

Schedule of Upcoming Events
11/8 – Picture Retake Day-send original packet back with child.
11/9 – Coffee Chat with Mr. C at 9:30AM in the Community Room
11/9 to 11/11 – WPPNA Food Drive
11/12 – NO SCHOOL – Veteran’s Day
11/13 – JMS Night at Pizzicato in Lake Oswego
11/19 &20 – NO SCHOOL – Parent Teacher Conferences
11/21-23 – NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Holiday
11/30 – Red & Black Spirit Day
11/30 – Bernstein Bash – 6PM at the Multnomah Arts Center
12/4 – December PTA Meeting – 6:30PM in the library

Meeting adjourned at 6:58pm.

Jackson Middle School PTA
General Meeting
October 2, 2018

Introductions

The general meeting was called to order at 6:30pm on October 2nd, 2018, by President Jessica Christiansen. Jessica Christiansen, Kathy Jennings, Michelle M, Marci Forbes, Kristin Beechum and Annie Lindekugel were present.

Joelle Alexander motioned to approve minutes from the September 2018 meeting. Zach Kramer seconded the motion.

Treasurer’s Report:
Statement Beginning Balance: $44,750.39
Statement Ending Balance: $44,752.22

Cookie Dough
Goal 25,000
Sold 47,248

The PTA board approved a refrigerator purchase for the staff lounge over the summer.

The PTA fundraises for 3 different funds:

1. School Support Annual Fund
2. Artful Learning Fund– Bernstein Program (Need $25,000 each year for project supplies and professional development for this). The Bernstein Bash is the largest fundraiser for this.
3. Keeping up with Chrome – We have 60 chrome books that need to be replaced this year. Also need an additional cart for chrome books.

Fundraise Opportunities:
Cookie Dough Sales
General appeal and corporate match gifts
Restaurant Donations
Rat Race
General Appeal
Bernstein Bash

New expenses:
Donors Ask:

Mr. Rossington is asking for paper for compacted math program. Marci motioned to approve to cover the remaining balance of paper. Joelle seconded this motion. Unanimously approved.

Paper cutter purchase for teacher lounge. Alley Herard motioned to approve this purchase. Brintha Enestvedt seconded the motion. 1 opposed, but motion passed to approve cutter.

Fall Volunteer Meetings:

1. Sign up sheets for 3 volunteer needs.
2. Scholastic Book Fair – week of conferences. It’s a fundraiser for the library and we need a lot of volunteers to make it happen.
3. Conference Teacher Support – need volunteers to lead meals for teachers. This is a computer-based job.
   Monday – breakfast and dinner
   Tuesday – breakfast and lunch
   Wed – leftovers
4. JMS front courtyard garden needs a family to adopt it. Email Kristin – volunteer@jacksonpta.org

Bernstein Bash – Nov 30th at the Multnomah Art Center
Teacher Parties
Volunteer Stations at Bash Itself
DJ Decision – DJ Rock decided upon
Bartender confirmed
Needs:

• 22 oz bottles of beer / $3 or more a can/bottle – Chrissy McNair will collect beer for those donating
• Desserts that serve 8 or more are needed.

Membership – Marci
128 PTA members this year.

Upcoming Events:

1. Eat out @ Block and Board – 10% of proceeds for an entire day. Oct 23rd, 2018.
2. West Portland Food Drive Oct 12th-14th
3. Coffee Chat – Oct 5th and Nov 5th
4. Next PTA Meeting (Jackson Library) – Nov 6th – How to get the most out of the new style of parent teacher conferences.

Meeting adjourned 6:58pm

Jackson Middle School PTA
General Meeting
September 4, 2018

The general meeting was called to order at 6:44pm on Sept 4, 2018 by President Jessica Christiansen. Jessica Christiansen, Kathy Jennings, Michelle Marsden, Marci Forbes, Kristin Beauchamp, Annie Lindekugel, Principal Kevin Crochett and many Jackson Middle School parents were present.

Joelle Alexander motioned to approve minutes from August 2018 meeting. John Kern seconded.

Joelle Alexander motioned to approve agenda for Sept 2018 meeting. John Kern seconded. No changes required.

Sun School: Elley Cannon the Jackson Sun School Coordinator spoke about fall activities and needs. Sun School at Jackson provides after school opportunities and wrap around social services for kids and families at Jackson Middle School. Jackson M.S.’s numbers have increased this year. Elley is seeking additional parent volunteers to meet student demand, eliminating need to turn students away. Parent volunteer commitments are for 8-10 weeks, during the week. It could be 1-2 days a week. Email Elley for more info. Fall term starts Oct 1^st, 2018.

Introduction of Mr. Wilson and Mrs. Coyne, both 6^thgrade teachers.

Principals’ Report:
Multiple opportunities to participate at Jackson M.S. Coffee chat, @ 9:30am first Friday of the month, is an opportunity for informal conversation, good donuts and coffee. Jackson is on a three-year growth spurt. There are 110 additional students this year. We have 770 enrolled, with 756 in classrooms to date. We are continuing to work on busing issues. An updated schedule for busses 217, 228. 216 is still in review. Bus 235 also had time changes. Please continue to share challenges with transportation if you have issues. If you call, wait until 10am. We had a very successful 6^thgrade Jumpstart Day.

Treasurer’s Report:
Kathy Jennings presented the 2018-2019 budget. There are three main buckets, artful learning, chrome initiative (last year bought 2 carts and replaced 30), and the general fund.

Income Side:
Cookie sales exceeded expectations last year.

Fred Meyers Rewards, Amazon Smile, corporate matching donations are all ways to donate as well.  Rat Race – for arts and technology. The Bernstein Bash – end of Nov.

Expense Side:
School Support – operation budget for artful learning. End of year they let us know how much they have left over and we refill it. Make sure we always have 25,000 in reserves for spending as well.

Culture day – one day event.
Staffing
Counselors
Teacher Expenses

Savings Statement ending balance – 9/3/2018 – $44,750.39.
Checking Account 9/3/2018 – $29, 261.65

Chrome book funding – Fanno Creek Medical Clinic, PTA 60% and school budget 40%. Last year grant from Avid folks. School has given 2/3rds of equity funding. Full Chrome objective has been completed.

60 devices needing to be replaced by summer. Want to add one more cart or two. Purchases come from Principal’s suggestion. Joelle Alexander motioned to approve budget. Jon Kern second. Budget approved unanimously.

Standing Rules: Board spending limit is up to $500 without PTA approval. Standing Rules have to be updated each year. Heather Kramer motioned to approve. Joelle Alexander seconded. Standing Rules approved unanimously.

Back to School Night: Please contact Kristen, volunteer coordinator, if you are free and willing to help out.

Outdoor School– Sunday – Friday (get back on Friday mid day). October 2018 for all 6^thgraders.

October meeting: Our principal Kevin Crochett will perform the “Kev Talk” covering things you might not know about having a middle schooler; social growth, management of technology, etc.

Membership: Membership online Jackson PTA.org or on paper. A portion of th membership fees go to state and national PTA.

Fall Volunteer Needs:

• Recess time and library support – weekly commitments to volunteer.
• Volunteer needs for the following:
  • PTA Clothing Closet – for families in need. Run out of Marshall H.S. building. Sept 27^th– 9:30am – 1:30pm. Help kids shop and pick out clothes. Looking for 5-6 volunteers. Donations are needed as well. Almost new items needed. Donations can be sent from Jackson office to clothing center.
  • Sept 27^th– Picture Day
  • Sept 28^th– Cookie Dough Launch. Need help sorting orders for kids to pick up at end of day on Friday.
  • JMS Staff Appreciation during conferences. Set up, clean up, cooking, donations.
  • Cookie dough sales- $35,000 last year. Jackson MS – 50% profit. Sept 7-21^st 28^thdough arrives to school and distributed. Firm deadline. Must have them in by the 21^st.
  • Bernstein Bash – 11/30 – Multnomah Arts Center – If you have great connections to beer, wine, etc. please let Jess know. Teacher ran parties to sign up at bash. Will stay open until they sell out or event takes place.
  • Scholastic Book Fair – need a volunteer to run this. It will require time the week before the conferences and the week of conferences.
  • West Portland Park Neighborhood Association is looking for non-perishable food donations for monthly food drives.
  • Fun nights @ Jackson: They are held two times a year (Dec/May). We are in need parent volunteers for this night. The Jackson website will give you a blurb about what you can expect for this.

Melissa Kenney (Melissa@ismach.org/ 503.726.6737– Ainsworth PTA Member – Actively involved in SW Portland. Tasked with PTA to assess danger of cross walk situation at Jackson and mentioned the Jackson crosswalk safety initiative. The map came out in back to school packet. Make sure to drop child off at upper parking lot. Community compliance and how the drop off and pick up is important. Expectation in afternoon is a little unclear.

Adjourned 7:57 pm.