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2016-17

PTA Minutes-February 15th, 2017

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Jackson Middle School PTA

General Meeting

February 15, 2017

 

The general meeting of Jackson Middle School PTA was called to order at 6:35pm, Wednesday, February 15th, 2016 by Vice President Jessica Christiansen.  A quorum of members was present.

Volunteer Coordinator Marci Forbes called for a vote to approve the November minutes.  All present approved.

Treasurer Kelly Christopherson reviewed the accounts:

  • Fall fundraiser came in under what was expected for income and expenses.
  • Fred Meyer rewards are already at 75% of our annual goal.
  • We did get some general donations that were not specific to the fall fundraiser.
    • $200 received from Year End Ask
    • $1000 corporate donation deposited, plus another $500 corporate donation just received.

 

Vice President Jessica Christiansen reviewed fundraising efforts:

  • Bernie Bash status:
    • She is creating baskets with miscellaneous donations.
    • Crabtree is able to donate wine through a family contact. 5 cases have been requested.
    • Danny Girls is booked for live music at $250 for two hours.
    • Still looking for a DJ that does not require a minimum number of hours.
    • Still need connections for access to desserts for dessert dash.
    • Will pull together volunteer sign up and is trying to get volunteers from feeder schools.
    • Jessica met with Mr. C and Ms. Nelson about presentation.
    • Still need donations for wine and beer pull.

 

Vice President Jessica Christiansen reviewed current membership.

  • Currently 137

 

Volunteer Coordinator Marci Forbes reviewed volunteer needs:

  • Need a lead for March and May staff appreciation breakfast.
    • Diane Smith signed up for March

 

Mr. Crotchett reviewed the progress that Librarian Tini has made with the $4000 donated by the PTA and $2000 donated by the school last year.  She has been organizing a section on history to follow 7th and 8th grade history classes.  80% of the purchase is on the shelves.

 

Vice President Jessica Christiansen reviewed old business:

  • The PTA still needs a website manager for next school year
  • The next Bernie Bash meeting is March 7th in the Community Room at JMS.
  • The PTA will hold a Cascadia School presentation on April 19th for the community based emergency preparedness system. Crotchett will confirm with President Deb Cox about date.

Treasurer Kelly Christopherson suggested that the next PTA meeting be held at Round Table in an effort to draw more members.  All were in agreement.

 

Present were:

Vice President Jessica Christiansen

Treasurer Kelly Christopherson

Volunteer Coordinator Marci Forbes

Secretary Kara Murray

 

Adjournment was announced at 6:59pm.

 

Date Presented:_______________________________

Approved as Written (or Amended):

President:____________________________________

Secretary:____________________________________

 

 

 

2016-17

PTA Minutes-November 16th, 2016

Jackson Middle School PTA

General Meeting

November 16th, 2016

The general meeting of Jackson Middle School PTA was called to order at 6:34pm, Wednesday, October 16th, 2016 by President Debora Cox.  A quorum of members was present.

President Deborah Cox called for a vote to approve the October minutes.  All present approved.

Treasurer Kelly Christopherson reviewed the accounts:

  • Membership forms and Pay Pal have been reconciled. Small discrepancy and Kelly is waiting for additional forms to come in.  Money has been accounted for, just missing a few membership forms.
  • Teacher allocations have been made.
  • Berstein has been funded.
  • $350 was allocated for a new PC for volunteer/visitor check in.
  • Working on collecting $40 in NSF
  • Working on correcting a long ongoing Tofino expense that was erroneously accounted for as a bank charge. Kelly expects a refund from Tofino.

Vice President Jessica Christiansen reviewed fundraising efforts:

  • Learnstein has a small group of volunteers to man the stations
  • Food costs slightly higher due to adding salad and rolls. $2,000 budgeted for event.
  • All JMS staff to eat free along with 11 peer helpers
  • Sign up boards to be in hallway
  • Year End Ask:
    • Support Full Chrome
    • Mailer going out in early December
    • Stated goal for Year End ask is $25,000 (or two Chrome carts).
  • Cookie Dough fundraiser allocated to the general fund.
  • Dough for Dollars is on December 6th, 2016.

Volunteer Coordinator Marci Forbes reviewed volunteer needs:

  • 15-20 volunteers needed for Kids Night Out
  • PTA Clothing Closet
  • A discussion was had that there is no lead for the GNO. Marilyn Bellgique (?) suggested as a possible committee participant and Kevin Crotchett will work with Marilyn to find a committee.  PTA has money in budget to support.
  • A committee is needed for the 8th Grade Legacy project. Kevin will help navigate a student-led group.  New picnic tables are needed and this could be an easy project on a Saturday for students to participate in.
  • Not enough volunteers in general and a discussion was had about emailing 6th grade parents for participation.

President Deb Cox received a grant proposal for $400 for a sound system from PE teachers to encourage activity during PE.  The PE program is growing and there is a greater need for balls, nets and other supplies.

  • Marci Forbes made a motion to approve. Jessica Christiansen 2nd the motion.  All approved.

Present were:

President Debora Cox

Vice President Jessica Christiansen

Treasurer Kelly Christopherson

Volunteer Coordinator Marci Forbes

Secretary Kara Murray

 

Adjournment was announced at 7:54pm.

 

 

 

2016-17

PTA Minutes-October 19th, 2016

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Jackson Middle School PTA

General Meeting

October 19th, 2016

 

The general meeting of Jackson Middle School PTA was called to order at 6:36pm, Wednesday, October 19th, 2016 by President Debora Cox.  A quorum of members was present.

President Deborah Cox called for a vote to approve the August and September minutes.  All present approved.

Treasurer Kelly Christopherson reviewed the Cookie Dough fundraising results:

  • $21,000 (approximately) in sales (compared with approximately $22,000 in 2015). The net profit was approximately $11,200.
  • Principal Kevin Crotchett will submit Bernstein classroom request and teacher allocations to Kelly Christopherson.
  • President Debora Cox indicated that remittances for membership should be coming any day.
  • Kelly confirmed that she applied for non profit status with Pay Pal in August and they confirmed us on 8/28/16. We now receive a 32% discount on online credit card processing PP fee.

 

Vice President Jessica Christiansen will send the PTA newsletter to Principal Crotchett to add to the JMS update.  Included in the update will be:

  • Need for volunteers for Learnstein Event
  • There is consideration of adding a Boys Drama night to the Teacher Sign Up Boards to increase interest in drama
  • Spreadsheets are in progress for Teacher Sign Ups
  • Dessert and salad will be added to the menu. Donations are requested
  • Advertising will start soon: 16” x 9” posters will be added to the boards for hallways and Jessica will send information to Jen or Kevin to add to monitors.
  • Food handlers cards are required by all servers
  • After Learnstein, a push will be made for Bernie Bash volunteers

 

Vice President Jessica Christiansen reviewed volunteer needs for Volunteer Coordinator Marci Forbes, who could not be in attendance.

  • Volunteers needed for 7th grade Makers field trips
  • Book Fair volunteers needed
  • Sign up needed for Teacher Conference Meals
  • There is a need to find a volunteer lead for the Teacher Appreciation meals in January, March & May
  • Marci will send Principal Crotchett details, so that he can send out a volunteer specific JMS newsletter

 

Principal Kevin Crotchett reviewed upcoming Parent Teacher Conferences:

  • Flyer coming out Friday
  • November 9th & 10th
  • 8:30am-Noon; 3:15-5pm; 6-8:30pm
  • There will be onsite Somali translation one of the nights
  • There will be Spanish translation on the 10th
  • Principal Crotchett and Vice Principal Crabtree will give four 15 minute presentations, both in morning and evening sessions
    • Success Wednesday
    • Tech tips
    • AVID
    • TBD
  • Vice President Jessica Christiansen suggested sending out a notice about what to expect at the conferences
  • Next Principal coffee chat is December 2nd.

 

President Deb Cox discussed:

  • Linking a dedicated volunteer list directly from JMS the site.
  • Ways for parents to contribute financially to the JMS PTA, including Fred Meyer Points that must be relinked each year.
  • Tom Hamman from Lake Oswego P.D. to discuss online safety in January
  • Pizzicato fundraiser night in December

Cookie Dough Chair Greg Anderson reviewed Cookie Dough results as well.

  • 158 students participated
  • Diane Smith will chair next year

 

Past Treasurer Greg Anderson reminded board that the audit needs to be completed.  Current Treasurer Kelly Christopherson will see if Diane Smith can do audit.  Audit is due November 1st.

 

Present were:

President Debora Cox

Vice President Jessica Christiansen

Treasurer Kelly Christopherson

Secretary Kara Murray

 

Adjournment was announced at 7:25pm.

 

Date Presented:_______________________________

Approved as Written (or Amended):

President:____________________________________

Secretary:____________________________________

 

 

2016-17

PTA Minutes-September 21st, 2016

Jackson Middle School PTA

General Meeting

September 21st, 2016

The general meeting of Jackson Middle School PTA was called to order at 6:36pm, Wednesday, September 21st, 2016 by President Debora Cox.  A quorum of members was present.

With Treasurer Kelly Christopherson a review of budget and balances was held:

  • Kelly Christopherson indicated that the first turn-in day of the Cookie Dough fundraiser had raised $12,000 with that amount expected to increase.
  • Crotchett indicated that the classroom funds request would be made soon.

Vice President Jessica Christiansen discussed Learnstein/Special Friends Day and made a request for volunteers.  A request for volunteers for the Bernie Bash was also made.

Membership Lead Robin Atkinson reviewed PTA membership sign ups received.  153 sign up to date.

Volunteer Coordinator Marci Forbes reviewed volunteer needs, especially cookie dough distribution on Friday, September 30th as kids return from Outdoor School as well as other upcoming needs.

President Deb Cox gave an overview of how the Parent Teacher conferences function at JMS.

Principal Kevin Crotchett presented the principal’s report.

  • Presentation of Intro to Success! & AVID and how they will be implemented at JMS.
  • Bernstein will have a common project in Language Arts and Social Studies beginning this year in 7th This will lead to the continuity of the program as some of the original teachers began to retire.
  • Coffee Chats last Friday of every month. Next one is Friday September 30th.
  • Full Chrome initiative at JMS has allowed the school to do the Insight Cards as part of Intro to Success!

President Deb Cox reminded parents about the school store and its hours of operation on Monday and Wednesday from 9am to 9:15am.

Volunteer Webmaster Aimee Knier, sent out an appeal for volunteers to manage website content.

President Deb Cox reviewed ways for parents to contribute financially to the JMS PTA.

  • FM Points and Amazon Smile program

President Deb Cox made a request for topics for future business and suggested, as an example, that we have the Lake Oswego Police Department return to discuss online internet safety.

Present were:

President Debora Cox

Vice President Jessica Christiansen

Treasurer Kelly Christopherson

Secretary Kara Murray

Volunteer Coordinator Marci Forbes

2016-17

PTA Minutes-August 31st, 2016

Jackson Middle School PTA

General Meeting

August 31st, 2016

Call to Order

The general meeting of Jackson Middle School PTA was called to order at 7:01pm, Wednesday, August 31st, 2016 by President Debora Cox.  A quorum of members was present.

President Deb Cox welcomed the large (30 attendees) group to the meeting and reviewed the board’s communication push and ways for members to get involved (Jackson Parents PTA page, newsletter).  Deb reviewed upcoming events and gave an introduction to Full Chrome and Bernstein.

Attendees introduced themselves.

Mr. Parrot led an overview of the Bernstein Artful Learning program and why it is beneficial to the student body.

With President Deb Cox the Standing Rules were approved.

  • Jessica Christiansen motioned to approve
  • Diane Smith 2nd the motion
  • The motion was approved by majority

With Treasurer Kelly Christopherson a presentation of the budget was held:

  • Alice Forbes questioned the viability of the fundraising goals for the Bernie Bash and General Appeal. Treasurer Kelly Christopherson explained that the line item was shifted from Direct Giving-Full Chrome to General Appeal+Matching Gifts.  No further questions.
  • Crotchett led a discussion of Full Chrome for new parents.

With Treasurer Kelly Christopherson the budget was approved.

  • Diane Smith motioned to approve
  • Alice Forbes 2nd the motion
  • The budget was passed with majority

Membership Lead Robin Atkinson and President Deb Cox led an overview of membership and how to join.

Greg Anderson discussed the cookie dough fund raiser and made an appeal for a co-chair.

Vice President Jessica Christiansen led an overview of the Lernstein event and the need for additional help on the committee.

Present were:

  • President Debora Cox
  • Vice President Jessica Christiansen
  • Treasurer Kelly Christopherson
  • Secretary Kara Murray
  • Volunteer Coordinator Marci Forbes
  • Membership Robin Atkinson

Adjournment was announced at 8:12pm.

 

 

2015-16

Pizza and PTA!

Please join your local PTA members in ushering in a new year at Jackson Middle School!

Meet your PTA Executive Board and learn about the PTA here at Jackson.We look forward to seeing all members of the community… new and returning.

Meet us Monday, September 14 at Round Table Pizza @ 6:00 pm. Pizza will be provided by the Jackson PTA. The first PTA meeting of the year will follow at 7:00pm.

Roundtable Pizza

10070 SW Barbur Blvd

Portland, OR 97219

 

2014-15

PTA meeting schedule

PTA Meeting April 15th @ 7:00pm in the Jackson Library

Call Meeting to Order
Approval of the March Minutes
Reports of Officers
Treasurer’s Report (Greg)
Financial report
Status of board (Carol)
Principal’s update
New Business
Status of reserve and funding requests
Site Council request
Soccer-a-thon
Volunteer dinner
Announcements

2014-15

You can still support the Bernstein Learning Program

If you can’t make the party, you can still support the Bernstein Artful Learning Program!




Jackson Middle School PTA is a tax exempt organization and 100% of your contribution is tax deductible.

Tickets available here

Proceeds support our Bernstein Artful Learning Program

7-8 pm Happy Hour

8-9 pm Live music with Logger’s Daughter

9-9:30 pm Speakers/Special Appeal

9:30-11 pm Live music and dancing

wine wall ~ student art for bid ~ paddle raise
Tickets: $25 advance
21 & over, please.
Mountain Park Recreational Center
2 Mt. Jefferson Terrace, Lake Oswego 97035