Principal Update
The school year is off to a great start.
Staffing: New staff are hitting the ground running. The school is fully staffed except for a custodian position, which is still open.
In the classroom: Teachers are focused on learning objectives in nearly every classroom, using arts integration strategies and outdoor learning.
Families: Parent feedback has been positive and proactive.
Staff Update
The PTA is offering two kinds of funding to staff this year. Funds are use-it-or-lose-it and do not roll over to next year.
Funding
Amount
Grade-level academic enrichment
$1,000 per grade level
Teacher grants
$350
Staff shared a list of organizations that offer field trips.
There has been some confusion about which bus costs are covered; the PTA will clarify.
Events
Coffee in the Garden: Well received. It will stay in the event rotation.
Animal Wonders: Veggie distribution was part of the event.
Movie Night: Four schools are confirmed. Safety plan:
Two parents at the door to check bags
Parking attendants from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m.
Additional safety attendants
Bingo for Books: Will schedule for fall conferences
Run Club: Postponed until spring.
Fall Fundraiser
This year's fall fundraiser is a direct-donation campaign running Oct. 21 – Nov. 4. Donate at rattlesnakepta.org/take-action.
Donations will be collected through a link and QR code.
Options discussed: Give Butter (which has worked well for Washington Middle School) and Venmo's new nonprofit option.
Open question: Do we want to procure a donation to help incentivize giving?
Spending Requests
Paint for playground: $270.00: Discussed and approved
Battle of the Books loaner books, $234.93, Discussed and approved
Volunteers are welcome to help paint right after school on the scheduled day.
Treasurer Update
The PTA's Google Form will be updated to use the Rattlesnake PTA email address.
The PTA is considering a paid or volunteer bookkeeper to consolidate spreadsheets into QuickBooks.
Other Business
PTA to PTO: The group will look into whether converting from a PTA to a PTO is worthwhile.
Teacher appreciation cart: Will be stocked and go out on the last Friday of each month.
Merchandise: Discuss at a future meeting