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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:
Vice President Jessica Christiansen will send the PTA newsletter to Principal Crotchett to add to the JMS update. Included in the update will be:
Vice President Jessica Christiansen reviewed volunteer needs for Volunteer Coordinator Marci Forbes, who could not be in attendance.
Principal Kevin Crotchett reviewed upcoming Parent Teacher Conferences:
President Deb Cox discussed:
Cookie Dough Chair Greg Anderson reviewed Cookie Dough results as well.
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:____________________________________
We hope you will join us! Following is the schedule of events for the evening:
Classroom curriculum presentations will be held in three sessions throughout the evening. Additional classrooms are open with teachers and students ready to provide demonstrations and answer your questions. Choose one curriculum presentation per session or visit classrooms on a drop-in basis.
Classrooms are open with teachers and students ready to provide demonstrations and answer your questions.
Classroom curriculum presentations will be held in three sessions throughout the evening. Choose one curriculum presentation per session.
Session 1: 7:10-7:30pm
Session 2: 7:40-8:00pm
Session 3: 8:10-8:30pm
The Forecast Guide lists course offerings for the year ahead. The guide for 2017-18 will be updated in the spring of 2017, but in the meantime you can get an idea of the courses that will be available by looking at the current year’s guide.
Students who participate in this contest will write a letter to an author (dead or alive) answering the question: How did an author’s work change your view of the world or yourself?
If you would like to know more about this writing opportunity, please email Virginia Hayter, vhayter@pps.net, or visit the contest website here. Letters are due to Mrs. Hayter by January 2, 2017.
As you decide whether our neighborhood school or a focus option school is best for your student, it is often helpful to attend Information Night at the school(s) that you are interested in. Click here for details and the schedule.
Bring the whole family to Jackson on November 18th for LEARNStein plus Grandparents & Special Friends Night! Parents will have time to learn more about our unique and amazing Bernstein Artful Learning Method, while students can take guests on a tour through their school and show examples of Bernstein work product. A spaghetti dinner (with vegetarian and gluten-free options) will be open from 5:30pm to 7pm ($7 per person or $25 for a family of four or more).
Fun party board experiences (where teachers donate their time outside of school hours for activities with the students such as bowling and capture the flag) will be on sale, and the evening will conclude with a concert. Cash or checks payable to “JMS PTA”, and Visa/Mastercard are accepted.
We need volunteers! All shifts are an hour or less. Click here to volunteer.
Please support the awesome teachers & staff at JMS by feeding them during those long conference days! This is an easy way to help out on Wednesday and Thursday, November 9th & 10th. Please click on a meal below to sign up:
Wednesday, November 9, Breakfast
Wednesday, November 9, Dinner
Thursday, November 10, Breakfast
Thursday, November 10, Dinner
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:
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.
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.
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.
President Debora Cox
Vice President Jessica Christiansen
Treasurer Kelly Christopherson
Secretary Kara Murray
Volunteer Coordinator Marci Forbes
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.
With Treasurer Kelly Christopherson a presentation of the budget was held:
With Treasurer Kelly Christopherson the budget was approved.
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.
Adjournment was announced at 8:12pm.
Students who were receiving free or reduced-price meal benefits last school year must fill out a NEW meal application for the 2016-17 school year. If benefits are denied or reduced when the new application is approved, families will have ten days before the change in eligibility takes effect. Students who have NOT submitted a NEW application will be required to pay full price for school meals starting Tuesday, October 11, 2016.
Apply online www.pps.net/