General Membership Meeting December 18, 2019
Welcome & Call to Order Board and Committee Leaders Mrs. Jameson President’s Report Membership Volunteer Announcements Events at a Glance Stay Connected Spirit Gear Fundraising Lost & Found Budget Adjourn
President Jessica McGlinsey Kim Greene VP/ Fundraising Chelsea Dorn VP/ Membership Kathryn Brown VP/ Volunteers Andra Perdomo Secretary Treasurer Tamara Mann Teacher Liaison Tammy Biegner
Back to Pool Andra Perdomo & Kathryn Brown Box Tops Jennifer Wich Golden Book Gala Chelsea Dorn Beautification Day Connie Lord Read-a-Thon Jess McGlinsey & Kim Greene Holiday Fun Night Kim Greene STEAM Night Erica Chacon Lost and Found Jenny Wood Photographer Erin Horner & Janetta Ellis & Laura Sutton & Ron Bailey Silent Auction Jess McGlinsey & Chelsea Dorn Shamrock Hop Sara Coleman & VACANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Spirit Night Tamara Mann Spirit Wear/Gear Andra Perdomo Spirit Days/Week Erin Gaddis Staff Luncheon Erica Chacon, Amber Shaw, Lisa Pedersen Turkey Trot Bonnie Farmer Yearbook Erin Horner & Janetta Ellis 5th Grade Celebration Liaison Erin Gaddis & Barb Darden Fitness Night Not Being Held in 2020 Teacher Appreciation Chelsea Dorn Webmaster Jeff Brown & John Ward
What is the Purpose of the EES PTO? ◦ The purpose of the Evergreen Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization is to enhance the overall educational and social experiences of the children attending this school through the collaborative efforts of parents, teachers, administrators, and the community at large. ◦ This objective will be accomplished through the dedication of participants' time, energy, talent, and attentiveness to policies affecting our children. Who can be a member? Any parent, grandparent, guardian, or other adult standing in loco parent for a ◦ student at the school is eligible to become a member with voting rights. The principal and any teacher or staff member employed at the school are eligible to become members with voting rights. Why and how to join? Joining our PTO allows you to receive the quarterly electronic newsletters, as o well as, any important emails with news and event updates from the PTO. It’s the perfect way to stay in touch and learn how you can help our cause! Joining is simple and FREE!! Simply visit www.evergreenpto.org and click the o membership form link!
PTO membership is FREE. We want to build our school community and encourage everyone to support our teachers, staff and students. Please complete the Evergreen Elementary School PTO registration form online at www.evergreenpto.org. Once registered online you will NOT have to repeat the process every year, you will be registered for your duration at Evergreen.
Without volunteers we would not be a successful organization! We are looking for volunteers to help with our Spring Events: STEAM Night, Spring Hop, & Teacher Luncheons. Any teachers or parents who would like to participate in STEAM Night are more then welcome to join by giving a demonstration or doing any Hands-on activities. Please contact Erica Chacon, event chairperson:ericachacon81@gmail.com or (773)678-6783. Setup will start at 5pm on 1/29/19 for STEAM Night. You will need to provide your own supplies. Volunteers must also be registered with SMCPS. The application and registration process is now being offered online: https: s://bib bib.co com/ m/Se Secu cure reVolunt lunteer/St r/St-Mary Marys-Count unty-Pu Publi blic- Schools/ ls/ Contact Kathryn Brown at vpvolunteers@evergreenpto.org
Upcoming Events • 11/26-1/3 - Yearbook Cover Contest • 12/20 - Special Spirit Day/Jingle Jammies for PJ Day • 1/14 - Regular Spirit Day/Wear Spirit Gear or School Colors • 1/29 - PTO S.T.E.A.M. Night (6:00 pm-8:00 pm) • 2/3-2/14 - Winter Box Tops Collection • 2/11 - Regular Spirit Day/Wear Spirit Gear or School Colors • 2/19 - Teacher Luncheon • 2/26 - General PTO Meeting (6:30 pm-7:30 pm) • 3/10 - Regular Spirit Day/Wear Spirit Gear or School Colors • 3/13 - PTO Spring Hop/Silent Auction (6:00 pm-8:00 pm) • 4/14 - Regular Spirit Day/Wear Spirit Gear or School Colors • 4/29 - General PTO Meeting (6:30 pm-7:30 pm) • 5/4-5/8 – Teacher Appreciation Week • 5/12 - Regular Spirit Day/Wear Spirit Gear or School Colors
Become a PTO member ◦ We will publish a quarterly news wslet lette ters rs and send important information/event details via emails ils. Visit our websi site te www.evergreenpto.org Faceboo ook: We also have a Evergreen Elementary School PTO Facebook page that provides regular updates pertaining to PTO and school events. Its a great resource for parents to communicate with each other easily. This is a closed group which requires approval. Download the electronic Lets tsAl AllDo lDoGoo Good app and join our page at https://good.app.link/EvergreenElementaryPTO Stay up to date on events, closings, and alerts from the principal with Schoo ool l Mess ssenge ger. To participate in this free service: (messaging rates may apply) o Ensure your preferred mobile device number is on file with your school(s) and o Text "Y" or "Yes" to our school short code number: 67587
Visit the ONLINE EES Spirit Gear store!! To purchase from a vast assortment of gear please visit www.stores.inkdeli.com/Evergreen Limited supply of items and sizes available at PTO events by Cash, Check, or Charge. These shirts can be worn any time, especially on: Spirit Days (Second Tuesday of Every Month in conjunction with community gathering) Special Events in the school Field Trips
Download the new Box Tops s for Educatio ation app at https://www.boxtops4education.com/ Box Tops to date: $554.10 out of $1500 goal. Register your Harris is Teete ter Card in store with our school code 4694 or visit https://www.harristeeter.com/together-in-education Shop on Amazon through Amazon zon SMIL ILE; the shopping procedure is exactly the same, you must log in through SMILE and select our school to give 5% back, visit www.smile.amazon.com/ch/27-0459181 Donations needed for Silent Auction! If you own a business, are a product consultant, offer services (lawn care/home care/photography), or provide lessons and would like to donate to the silent auction (which is tax deductible) please contact Kim Greene at vpfundraising@evergreenpto.org
Evergreen Spirit Days will be the 2nd Tuesday of each month. They will coincide with monthly Community Gatherings. Students will be encouraged to wear school colors (teal & yellow) or Evergreen spirit wear. Those Tuesdays are 1/14 2/11 3/10 4/14 5/12 6/9 Special Days: Jingle Jammies for PJ Day 12/20 Spirit Weeks Read Across America Week - March 2-6 End of the year Spirit week, June 15-18
Unclaimed items in Lost and Found will be picked up on Friday, December 20th. Items that have names on them are returned to students. Please make an effort to label your children's clothing, accessories, lunch bags, water bottles, etc. to ensure their items can be returned to them in a timely manner.
◦ Teacher Grant materials for instruction $6500 *Paid ◦ Educations Material/Software Licensing $1800 *Paid ◦ Educational Assembly $1700 *Paid $200 Top Dog Incentives ◦ Cafeteria/Building Services Supplies $1000 *Paid partial ◦ Playground Shade/classroom libraries saving towards $8000 ◦ School Musical $1500 ◦ Teacher Appreciation Week $4000 Our goal for the PAWS to Read-a-Thon was to raise $13,000; with your help, we successfully raised almost $16,000. This will allow us to continue to save for a larger gift to the school. THANK YOU
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