Principal’s Report…
- reminder no school September 24
- breakfast option beginning soon (4K-K will have breakfast in the classroom and 1-5 will have breakfast in the lunchroom)
- students will be able to dress up for Halloween (unsure if there will be food allowed during the class parties–watch the newsletter for more information)
- fall parent teacher conferences will have both virtual and in-person options (one night will be virtual and the other will be in person)
- field trips will happen this year (masks will be required)
- assemblies will not happen at this time due to fire code and COVID
- the elementary school will hopefully start welcoming volunteers again soon for curriculum support only
- so far the biggest challenge is understaffing and sub failures at the elementary school (Mrs. Lipsey is asking the board for a full time sub to be on staff at the elementary school)
- the book vending machine is doing well
- Mrs.Lipsey is looking into monthly reading logs for students
Eagle Scout Project…
- Trentin Volovsek completed an Eagle Scout project (sandbox on the playground) and gave a presentation of it
- requesting $855 to cover the cost of the sandbox
- PAC decided to cover $450 from our playground funds
Treasurer’s Report…
- current balance $22,892.52
- expected expenses $18,537.00
- amount not budgeted $4,555.52
- amount to carry over to the 2022-23 school year $3,500.00 (in the past this amount was set to allow for teacher reimbursements at the beginning next year)
- left to spend $855.52
Fundraisers…
- approval for fundraisers to happen this year (pick up may have to be done with curbside pick up. The multipurpose room is not being used as a classroom this year and may be an option)
- discussed adding the un-fundraiser to fundraisers this year so parents can have an option to not participate in the fundraiser, but still contribute money to the fundraiser
- some options to explore for this year- different attendees will look into
- Cookie Dough-Terri will look into dates with Cherrydale as we plan to run this
- Spirit Wear- We are in the process of setting up, however lots of supply chain issues, will need to add that to order form. May look at adding other options to sell
- Fun nights-ex. Badger Sports Park/Funset night
- Restaurant nights-ex. Culvers, Texas Road House, Pizza Ranch
- Painting night (talk with Mrs. Rudolph and high school art club)
- Gift card sale- ex. Simons Cheese, Kwik Trip, Meat places
- Flower sale
- Little Caesars sale
- Vande Walles
Teacher Reimbursements
- email sent to staff to let them know they have money to spend from PAC
- PAC offers $100 to teachers, $200 if they are new or have changed grades
- We have $6400 allocated in current school year to spend on reimbursements
Conference Meals…
- meals need to be pre-packaged
- planned to do restaurant for one night and parent sign up for individual snacks for the second night
Student Appreciation…
- Erin is checking with families that said they would be willing to help purchase snack item for October
Shout Outs…
- beginning in October
- 3 gift cards will be handed out each month
New Business/other notes
- Brief discussion on dance in February. Missy offered to look into other places to hold if space is an issue
- question about a social emotional learning program (My Face)–need to talk with Mrs. Lipsey
- we plan to have National Honor Students provide babysitting at future meetings
Freedom Elementary Parent Activity Committee 