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May General Meeting Agenda and Details

Parkview PTO

Tuesday, May 9th at 6:30pm

In the Library at Parkview! Zoom option available. Link in our private Facebook group.

Welcome to our General Meeting!

  1. Administrative Items:

    1. Approve Meeting Minutes from January General Meeting

    2. Treasurer’s Update: Treasurers Report

  2. General Election:

    1. Election Slate:

      1. President: Jen Milsten + Alasia Canares

      2. Secretary: Zara Paci-Green

      3. VP of Enrichment: Rachel Jackson

      4. VP of Community Engagement: Open

    2. Appointed Positions:

      1. Treasurer: Alex Harper

      2. VP of Communications: Kelly Slater

      3. VP of Fundraising: Open

  3. PAC Committee Updates: 2022-2023 PAC Meeting Minutes

  4. Events + News:

    1. Staff + Teacher Appreciation Week! This week:

    2. Bike (Walk/Bus) to School Day: Thursday, May 18th

    3. Science on Wheels: Friday, May 26th

    4. Family BBQ: Thursday, June 8th

  5. Update from Principal Stephanie Johnson

 
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Januray General Meeting Agenda and Details

Parkview PTO

Tuesday, January 10th at 6:30pm

In the Library at Parkview! Zoom option available. Link in our private Facebook group.

Welcome to our General Meeting!

  1. Guest Speaker: Ann Marie Read, former Pediatric Nurse and instructor with the Child and Family Studies program at Bellingham Technical College. She will talk about the benefits of positive discipline.

  2. Administrative Items: Approve Meeting Minutes from October General Meeting

  3. Treasurer’s Update: Treasurers Report

  4. After School Enrichment Update

    • PTO Chaperones needed. Apply on the Enrichment Page of our website.

  5. PAC Committee Updates: December 2022 PAC Meeting Minutes

  6. Events + News:

    • January 26th: Winter Carnival

    • February 24th: Science Fair

  7. Update from Principal Stephanie Johnson

 
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October General Meeting Agenda and Details

Parkview PTO

Tuesday, October 11th at 6:30pm

In the Library at Parkview! Zoom option available. Link in our private Facebook group.

Welcome to our General Meeting!

  1. Guest Speaker: Kirsten Wert from Smart Trips. She will talk about the benefits of an active trip to and from school and age appropriate transportation goals for children. They will also discuss Smart Trips recommendations to the school about new treatments for the pick up and drop off area to make it safer for students.

  2. Administrative Items: Approve Meeting Minutes from September General Meeting

  3. Treasurer’s Update: Budget Review and Treasurers Report

  4. After School Enrichment Update

  5. MOVE-A-THON Update

    1. Incentives announced.

    2. Pledge packets go home this week. Links to pledge pages will be sent on Wednesday.

    3. Volunteer on our website.

  6. Events + News:

    • October 14th: Staff Appreciation Lasagna Potluck

    • October 19th: Village Book School Days (20% of proceeds benefit the Parkview Library)

    • October 19th: Dine + Support at Ovn (10% of proceeds go back to the PTO)

    • October 28th: MOVE-A-THON

    • November 9th: Deadline to signup for a Parkview Cares Thanksgiving Box

    • November 10th (RESCHEDULED): Movie Night

    • November (TBD): FRC Supply Drive

    • December: Parkview Cares Winter Wishes Drive/SignUps

    • December 8th: BINGO (Zoom)

    • January 26th: Winter Carnival

  7. Volunteer Sign Ups:

    1. Lasagna Potluck

    2. MOVE-A-THON Signups are live!

    3. Room Reps

    4. Committee + Coordinator Positions

    5. NEW! Cornwall Park Steward Committee

    6. NEW! Parent Advisory Committee to the Superintendent

  8. Update from Principal Stephanie Johnson

 
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September General Meeting Agenda and Details

Parkview PTO

Tuesday, September 6th at 6:30pm

In the Cafeteria at Parkview!

Welcome to our General Meeting!

  1. Welcome and Introductions to the new Board.

    1. Co-Presidents: Amy Chesbrough and Alison Schepper

    2. Treasurer: Alasia Canares

    3. Secretary: Zara Paci-Green

    4. VP of Communications: Shannon Trulson

    5. VP of Community Engagement: Jen Milsten

    6. VP of Enrichment: Morgan Lingbloom

    7. VP of Fundraising: Jeanette Short

  2. Administrative Items: Approve Meeting Minutes from May General Meeting

  3. Treasurer’s Update: Budget and Treasurers Report

    1. ~$39,00 to fully fund our budget (based on costs from 2019-2020).

      Fundraising goal for that budget would be ~$42,000.

  4. New Fundraiser Format: MOVE-A-THON!

    1. New name aligns the event with its spirit.

    2. Flat donations with whole school incentives for meeting fundraising goals. (Sponsorships are welcome).

    3. Students can still track their laps, but no longer required.

    4. Introducing movement zones for dance, hoola hoops, jump rope.

    5. Looking for t-shirt sponsors - see form on our website.

  5. Events + News:

    • October General Meeting: October 11th at 6:30

    • MOVE-A-THON: October 28th

    • Movie Night: November 3rd

    • BINGO (Zoom): December 8th

    • Winter Carnival: January 26th

  6. Volunteer Sign Ups:

    1. MOVE-A-THON Planning (Day of Signups in October)

    2. Movie Night

    3. Winter Carnival Committee

    4. Yearbook

  7. After School Enrichment Update

  8. Update from Principal Stephanie Johnson

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May General Meeting Agenda and Details

Parkview PTO

Tuesday, May 10th at 6:30pm

The Zoom meeting link is available in the General Meeting Event in our Facebook group, and also in the Friday update email from Principal Allen. It is not posted here for security reasons.

Welcome to our General Meeting!

  1. Welcome and Introductions. 

  2. Administrative Items

  3. Budget Review: 2022-2023 Proposed Budget

  4. Events + News:

    • Parkview Alumni Scholarship Application posted to website

    • Dine + Support Weekend @ Elizabeth Station: May 19-22th

    • Parkview Community Open House: May 19th

    • Bike to School Day: May 20th

    • End of  year all school BBQ: June 9th. SignUp to Volunteer on our website.

    • 5th grade luncheon: June 11th

    • Free yearbooks for all! The PTO will pay for all students to get a year book this year.

  5. Election: 

    • Candidate Slate

      1. Treasurer Candidate: Alasia Canares

      2. VP of Communications: Elizabeth Denton

      3. VP of Fundraising: Kelly O-Connor-Rivers

    • Occupied

      1. Co-Presidents: Amy Chesbrough and Alison Schepper

      2. Secretary: Zara Paci-Green

      3. VP of Community Engagement: Jen Milsten

      4. VP of Enrichment: Morgan Lingbloom

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March General Meeting Agenda and Details

Parkview PTO

Tuesday, March 8th at 6:30pm

The Zoom meeting link is available in the General Meeting Event in our Facebook group, and also in the Friday update email from Principal Allen. It is not posted here for security reasons.

Welcome to our General Meeting!

  1. Welcome and Introductions. 

  2. Board Updates

    1. Treasurer’s Report and 2021-2022 Budget

    2. Your PTO at work

      1. The PTO sponsored the Science Fair and Science on Wheels during Feb.

      2. FRC Supply Drive Update 

      3. We also sponsored sandwiches from Sandwich Odyssey during Omicron surge for teachers/staff. 

    3. Events: Bingo (End of April, TBA) and end-of-year BBQ (June). 

    4. Spring Enrichment News

  3. Volunteer with the PTO: open positions (Watch: 2022-2023 Volunteer Presentation)

  4. Open forum for questions/discussion

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January General Meeting Agenda and Details

Parkview PTO

Tuesday, January 11th at 6:30pm

The Zoom meeting link is available in the General Meeting Event in our Facebook group, and also in the Friday update email from Principal Allen. It is not posted here for security reasons.

Welcome to our General Meeting!

  1. Board Updates:

    • Welcome and Introductions. 

    • Administrative Items

    • Kudos to all who donated to this year PTO as we were able to give $760.00 to Sumas Teachers for flood relief and $250.00 to Bellingham Public Schools Foundation’s “Yes Cards”

    • Volunteering for recess support: contact Jennifer.gaer@bellinghamschools.org if  you are interested.

    • Upcoming Events: See our Events + Calendar page for dates and other details.

      • BINGO: January 27th at 6:30 pm. Increased capacity!

      • Spirit Week (week of February 7)

      • Science Fair: February 22-25 (with registration due in Jan.)

      • Science on Wheels (virtual): February 25th (school day event)

      • TBD: Supply Drive for the Family Resource Center

    • General Meetings: we have two more General Meetings scheduled this year.

      • March Meeting: Tuesday, March 8th. Volunteer Information Night. Learn about open Board seats and coordinator/committee positions for next year.

      • May Meeting: Tuesday, May 10th. Board Elections and Budget Review. Vote your next PTO Board in and give feedback on our proposed budget.

  2. Update from Mylo Allen, Principal

  3. Welcome Speaker Kristi Dominguez, Assistant Superintendent Teaching and Learning.

  4. Open Forum

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November General Meeting Agenda and Details

Parkview PTO

Tuesday, November 9th at 6:30pm

The Zoom meeting link is available in the General Meeting Event in our Facebook group, and also in the Friday update email from Principal Allen. It is not posted here for security reasons.

Welcome to our General Meeting!

  1. Board Updates:

    • Jog-a-thon Update and Debrief

    • Events:

  2. Administrative Items

  3. Update from Mylo Allen, Principal

  4. Open Forum

    • Feedback on General Meeting structure and frequency

    • Ideas for new Events and Capital Projects. Where should the PTO spend money?

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September General Meeting Agenda and Details

Parkview PTO

Tuesday, September 14th at 6:30pm

The Zoom meeting link is available in the General Meeting Event in our Facebook group, and also in the Friday update email from Mylo. It is not posted here for security reasons.

  1. Welcome to our first General Meeting of the School Year!

    • 2021-2022 PTO Board Introduction

  2. Board Updates:

  3. Administrative Items

  4. Transportation Committee Update (Lindsay Poynter)

  5. Update from Mylo Allen, Principal

  6. Open Forum

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May General Meeting Agenda and Details

Parkview PTO

Tuesday, May 11th at 6:30pm

The Zoom meeting link is available in the General Meeting Event in our Facebook group, and also in the Friday update email from Mylo. It is not posted here for security reasons.

  1. Welcome to our last General Meeting of the School Year!

  2. Board Items:

    • 2021-2022 PTO Board Elections (Amy)

      Slate of Candidates:

      PRESIDENT: AMY CHESBROUGH

      SECRETARY: SUZIE HONG

      VP OF ENRICHMENT: MORGAN LINGBLOOM

      VP OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: JEANETTE SHORT

    • Teacher Appreciation Week Summary (Jeannette)

    • Upcoming Items and Events:

      • BINGO Night with Mr. C! (Jeanette) Event is scheduled for Thursday, May 20th at 6:30 pm via ZOOM. Free to play, prizes for winners!

      • Take Out with Storia Cucina (Emily) Order special Parkview Family Pizza and Pasta Kits by Wednesday, May 19th at 5pm. Kits are $30 and 10% is donated to the PTO. Ordering opens on Monday, 5/17. Pickup Kits on Thursday, May 20th.

      • Capital Project Fundraiser (Emily) In lieu of an Auction, we are holding a direct ask fundraiser for our Capital Project Fund. Proceeds will go towards a project to beautify or improve the new school (e.g. an art installation or playground enhancement).

      • 5th Grade Celebration (Jeanette)

      • Yearbook (Jeanette) Order by Friday, May 14th

      • Bamboo Sign Ups (Alison)

    • Treasurer’s Report and Proposed 2021-2022 Budget (Margo)

    • Approve Meeting Minutes from March General Meeting

  3. Update from Mylo Allen, Principal

  4. Guest Speaker: Nic Castona, Parkview’s PE teacher, discussing the relationship between movement and brain development in young children.

  5. Open Forum

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March General Meeting Agenda and Details

Parkview PTO

Tuesday, March 9th at 6:30pm

The Zoom meeting link is available in the General Meeting Event in our Facebook group, and also in the Friday update email from Mylo. It is not posted here for security reasons.

  1. Welcome!

  2. Update from Mylo Allen, Principal

  3. Board Updates

    • Welcome and Board Introductions

    • Volunteer Opportunities for 2021-2022 School Year:

      • We have candidates for all Board seats except Co-President. Deadline to submit nominations is Friday, April 30th. Election is held at the May General Meeting.

      • We have many open coordinator positions. Visit our Volunteer page for more details or email us if you are interested.

        • JOG-A-THON Committees

          • Event Planning

          • Sponsorships

        • After School Enrichment Co-Coordinator

        • SCRIP Coordinator

        • Winter Carnival Committee

    • Upcoming Events:

      • BINGO (THIS Thursday, March 11th from 6:30-7:30 via ZOOM)

      • JUXT Dine and Support Night. Get food and/or drinks from JUXT THIS Thursday and 20% will be donated back to the PTO! Order early to avoid wait times.

      • Teacher Appreciation Week (May 3rd - May 7th)

      • Children’s Art Walk (Starts May 7th)

    • General Meetings:

      • No meeting in April due to Spring Break.

      • Next meeting is Tuesday, May 11th. Board Elections + Mr. C is our Guest Speaker.

    • Approve Meeting Minutes from January General Meeting

  4. Guest Speaker: Laura Burke, District Mental Health Coordinator, " Helping Kids Cope with Unknowns and Changes"

  5. Open Forum

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January General Meeting Agenda and Details

Parkview PTO

Tuesday, January 12th at 6:30pm

The Zoom meeting link is available in the General Meeting Event in our Facebook group, and also in the Friday update email from Mylo. It is not posted here for security reasons.

  1. Welcome!

  2. Update from Mylo Allen, Principal

  3. Board Updates

  4. Guest Speaker: Dr. Sally Baird, retired child psychologist.

  5. Open Forum

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November General Meeting Agenda and Details

Parkview PTO

Tuesday, November 10th at 6:30pm

The Zoom meeting link is available in the General Meeting Event in our Facebook group, and also in the Friday update email from Mylo. It is not posted here for security reasons.

  1. Welcome!

  2. Update from Mylo Allen, Principal

  3. Board Updates

  4. Guest Speaker: Emily Machin-Mayes from Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center, “Strategies for Resolving Sibling Conflict”

  5. Open Forum

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October General Meeting Agenda and Details

Parkview PTO

Tuesday, October 13th at 6:30pm

The Zoom meeting link is available in the General Meeting Event in our Facebook group, and also in the Friday, 10/9 and Tuesday, 10/13 update email from Mylo. It is not posted here for security reasons.

  1. Welcome!

  2. Update from Mylo Allen, Principal 

  3. Update from Aileen Gardner, Counselor

  4. Board Member Introductions and Updates

    • Amy Chesbrough, President (update on PTO goals for 2020-2021 School Year)

    • Margo Gillaspy, Treasurer (update on Treasurer’s Report)

    • Alison Schepper, Secretary (update on PTO website and Facebook Groups)

    • Jessyca Arthur-Cameselle, Vice President of Enrichment (update on Enrichment Resources)

    • Emily Frazier, Vice President of Fundraising (update on Jog-a-thon)

    • Jeanette Short, Vice President of Community Engagement (update on teacher appreciation)

  5. Approve Meeting Minutes from February, 11 2020 General Meeting

  6. Volunteer Opportunities - read more about each job at the Volunteer tab on the website. Comment in the chat box with your name and email if you are interested in a PTO job, or fill out the form on the website:

    • Board Position

    • Class Rep (liaison between classroom/teacher and the PTO)

    • Communication (e.g. Newsletter, Social Media, Flyers)

    • Community Engagement (e.g. Virtual Events, Yearbook)

    • Enrichment (e.g. After School Enrichment, Science on Wheels, Whole Child)

    • Fundraising (e.g. Jog-a-thon, SCRIP, Panda Wear)

  7. Open Forum

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