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Graham PTA Committee Chair MeetingJanuary 10, 2019PTA board attendees: Kristin Kirchner, Stephanie Melone, Suzie Perkins, Sarah Nicolson, Brooke MurphyAttendees: Kate Sankey, Anne McAnelly, Kelly Hampton, Michele Kapinus, Kelly Mosickis, Margaret Sellers, Karin Huffine, Tammi Anderson, Beth MillerKristin called meeting to order at 9:38Emily Chen motioned to approve the PTA Meeting minutes from December 2018. Tammi Anderson seconded the motion.Kristin Kirchner thanked everyone for their help organizing events for the fall term including Reflections, Falcon Fundraiser, Blessings In A Backpack, Holiday Parties, and Girls Choice to name a few. Suzie Perkins presented the budget for committees chairs going forward. Anyone that has questions on their budget amounts, please contact Suzie. Chairs were given a voucher for reimbursements and deposit notices. Skate nights are scheduled for 1/16, 2/26, 4/16, and 5/15. Themes will be announced soon.Restaurant night will be held on 1/16 at Johnny Red Hots. Enjoy a night out with your family and then head over to Skate Night at Aurora Skate Center.There were 17 students that participated in the Reflections 2018 program. A celebration will be held for participants on 1/15 at Graham Elementary.Family Fun Bingo Night will be held on Friday, January 25th from 6-7pm. The event is free to Graham families and will include a bingo card, daubers, and prizes. Concessions will be available for the event. Bingo machine will be available to teachers after for incentives. Emily Chen spoke on Blessings In a Backpack. The first program went well. We are trying to get another packing event in January. We are looking for several other options in case we can’t get the program to Graham this month.Sky Zone Family Night fundraiser will be held on 1/30 a percentage of the money raised will go back to Graham. Sue Duncan was not in attendance to discuss Jump Rope for Heart. Michelle Kapinus is interested in assisting Sue transition into the next year. Karin Masters updated everyone on the Box Top Program. We made $365 from fall collection. Spring collection will take place February 11-15.Family Science Night will take place on Wednesday, February 13th from 6-8pm. Valentine’s Day Party will be held on 2/14. Feedback on the previous parties have been positives. Anyone with outstanding receipts, please send to Suzie P.Kelly Hampton gave updates on Boys Choice for 2/21. Invitations will go out on Monday. The event will be held at Glow Zone and have a blow up photo booth. If you are interested in volunteering, send Kelly Hampton an emailWe will be looking to do something similar to our fall Parent Teacher Conferences Lunch for the spring. This includes asking for e-gift cards. It made supplying food much easierKindergarten Preview Night for incoming Kindergartners will be held on March 4th. Chuck E Cheese Night will be held on March 8th. Packages will be listed on the flyer when it is distributed.Science Fair applications will go out on Family Science Night. Science Fair night is 3/13. More information will be available as we get closer to the event.Our Next PTA Meeting will be held on 3/14. Health and Wellness Fair will be on 4/10. This will be a family event so that parents and kids can see what opportunities exist in the area. A Spring Fundraiser will be held on Friday, 4/12 at the River Run Clubhouse. The fundraiser will help towards an outdoor classroom for Graham Elementary. We will be looking for volunteers for committees shortly.Dr. Sullivan, the district superintendent will be speaking on 4/17. She will be giving a glance of the district and what is coming up in the near future.Family Fun Night will be held at Players Indoor Sports Complex. This will be opening to all families on 4/26. Looking to have Restaurant Night at Portillo’s scheduled for same night. Teacher Appreciation Week will be held May 6-May 10. Girls On The Run has approval for a spring program for 4th and 5th graders. Mrs. Joiner and Mrs. Young will be the staff in charge. Practice will be held twice a week with a race in May at Toyota park. Volunteers are welcome to help run the practices. At the 5k, all girls will need a running buddy. The committee is trying to schedule a parent meeting. Tentatively, practices will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays this spring.Plant Sale will be led by Margaret Sellers and Carolyn Talbott on 5/10. We will need volunteers for that morning and day.5th grade farewell and Field Day are scheduled tentatively for 5/17 and 5/242019-2020 PTA board positions include Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. If you are interested or have any questions about the positions, please speak to any of the board members. Meeting adjourned at 10:13am. ................
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