PTO Meeting Notes Monday, May 16, 2022, 6:30pm

Members Present: Sarah Smith, Erin Stacey, Catherine Kolb, Ali Houchin, Nikki Tourdot, TJ Klawitter, Jessica Grandt

Safety message from Mrs. Tourdot - don’t forget to wear sunscreen!

1. Principal Update

   1. Summary about:

      1. Educator Appreciation Week - Thank you, PTO, for the pies!

      2. Family Movie Night - About 100 people attended our first movie night. We will tweak the start time and the speaker situation a bit for next time to improve the viewing experience, but overall it was a great movie premiere!

      3. Landscaping Day - Thank you, PTO, for the materials and the volunteers to help spruce up our campus!

   2. Upcoming events:

      1. 5th Grade Promotion - June 3rd at 8:45am

      2. CHS Awards Night - On May 25th, Dr. Grandt awarded a PTO alumni scholarship to McKenna Bennett. McKenna is heading to UW-Whitewater to become a special ed teacher.

2. Staff Updates

   1. Primary Unit (Ali Houchin)

   2. Intermediate Unit (Nikki Tourdot)

   3. Upper Unit (TJ Klawitter)

3. Treasurer’s Report

   1. Update from Catherine about other revenue and expenses from the past month. Upcoming expenses include the 5th grade buses and entrance fees for their year-end field trip. Ending total for the month was just over $19,000.

   2. Update on tax status application - Catherine has submitted the paperwork to get our 501(c)3 status reinstated.

   3. The PTO approved the purchase of $1000 worth of fans for the classrooms. 

   4. There was a proposal for the PTO to purchase a Harrison t-shirt for every student to distribute at the meet and greets on Sept. 1. This proposal passed unanimously. The t-shirts will be handed out by PTO volunteers who will also be distributing information about joining the PTO.

4. PTO Updates

   1. 1st Day of School Supply Kits

      1. The deadline to order kits is June 15th. Goal is to have 75 kits ordered, but it is totally optional for families.

      2. Kits will be delivered in mid-August. PTO volunteers will help distribute the kits so that families can collect the items and go home and label them before the first day meet and greets. 

      3. Instead of using boys and girls to delineate supplies, we will shift over to last name A-L and M-Z to be more inclusive.

   2. Color Run 2022 (Sept. 22; Rain date - Sept. 29)

      1. Dr. Grandt will be setting up a meeting with the newly elected cabinet in June to start planning for the color run.

      2. Sarah Smith is the chair for the color run.

   3. 2022-23 PTO Elections

      1. President - Sarah Smith

      2. Vice-President - Erin Stacey

      3. Secretary - Stacy Jersild

      4. Treasurer - Catherine Kolb

   4. PTO Bylaws Review will be done over the summer with Dr. Grandt and the cabinet.

   5. PTO Participation

      1. There was a discussion about how to increase PTO participation. The following ideas were discussed:

         1. Hand out PTO membership info with the free t-shirts. Have PTO members there to answer any questions about the PTO.

         2. Have snacks available at the PTO meetings

         3. Change the time of the PTO meetings

         4. Host a PTO ice cream social in the fall

Huge thanks to the Harrison PTO for a fantastic year!

HPTO Meeting Notes September 19th, 2022

6:00pm, Havana Coffee

Attendance:

Erin Stacey, Jacob Carter, Jamie Lavelle, Stacy Jersild, Nikki Tourdot, Liza Witt, Lynn Sarauer, Cathrine Kolb, Kim LaChance, Elaina Noffsinger, Gina Heine, Sarah Smith, Brenda Brotzman, Michelle Saar, Nicole Turner, Claire Martin

1. Welcome (Sarah)
   1. Introductions 
      1. Great Turn out!!
2. Principal Update (Jessica)
   1. Meet and Greets Recap
      1. T-shirts were a hit
      2. Ran smoothly - need two volunteers per shift if we do a PTO table next year
   2. NED Assembly
      1. Yo-yo sales were good and this assembly was a good way to start off the year
      2. Thank you to all the volunteers!
3. Color Run - Sept. 22nd
4. No School - Sept 30
5. Scoopie Night - Oct 5
   1. 4:30-7:30pm at the Milton Ave. Culvers.
   2. Teachers are back to delivering the food. Yay!
6. Conferences (Oct 26 and 27): Sign-up Genius and Conference Dinner 
   1. Voted on dinner budget. All were in favor of PTO providing dinner for teachers the night of Oct 26.
   2. A sign-up genius link will be sent out in mid-October for families to sign up for their conference time.
   3. Mr. Shevy will also be running the book fair during conferences.
7. Teacher Updates
8. Primary Unit (Sarauer) 
   1. Working on getting to know the students. New Wonders curriculum for reading. Also working on learning safety rules for home and school.
   2. Wed Oct 19th the Stoughton Norwegian Dancers will be here for our next all-school assembly, which is sponsored by the PTO. Cost is $250.
      1. Michelle Saar is Volunteering at 8:15
   3. Intermediate Unit (Tourdot)
      1. Implementing a new science curriculum this year called Mystery Science. It is very interactive and engaging and the students are loving it.
      2. The intermediate unit is hoping to take the following field trips this year:
         1. Milwaukee Public Museum
         2. Tallman House
         3. Rotary Gardens
   4. Upper Unit (Witt)
      1. Working on Spotlight Students, Robotics, Empathy and Map Skills
      2. Implementing a new Social Studies Curriculum called Studies Weekly.
      3. The 5th grade safety patrollers are doing a great job!
9. Treasurer’s Report (Catherine)
   1. Updated the group on revenue and expenses since the last meeting
   2. Updated on predicted upcoming revenue and expenses
   3. The raffle license has been renewed.
10. PTO Needs for Upcoming Events (Erin/ Sarah)
    1. Color Run Color Run Planning Meeting, 9/12/22
       1. Popcorn Volunteer for reaching the $6000 goal - Stacy Jersild
    2. The first Popcorn Day will be on Oct. 14th. Stacy is working on the logistics of how to keep track of who has paid from each classroom. The popcorn will be bagged up and handed out to students as they leave the building at the end of the day. Stacy has ordered popcorn supplies.
11. New Business (Sarah)
    1. Trunk or Treat is the next PTO event on October 21st at 5:30 - 6:30
       1. Suggested punch card to keep track of cars visited
       2. Prizes for best decorations…etc
       3. There will be music and possibly a hot cocoa station.
       4. Flyer will be coming home and a sign-up genius link sent out. Families can sign up to decorate their trunk and/or donate a bag of candy for the event.
12. Questions or Concerns (Sarah)
    1. Question: Will there be a long-term sub hired to cover the maternity leave for the music teacher?
       1. Yes. A retired music teacher has been hired to cover this leave.
13. Adjourn Meeting (Sarah)

Next meeting date: October 17th at 6:00pm 

Notes submitted by Stacy Jersild

HPTO Meeting Agenda - October 17th, 2022; 6:00pm Havana Coffee

 

Attendance: Erin Stacey, Nikki Tourdot,Megan Schultz, Kim Astin, Catherine Kolb, Dr. Grandt, Sarah Smith, Brenda Brotzman,Noemi Angel, Nichole Edward's, Elaena Noffsinger 

1. Welcome (Sarah) 

a. Introductions 

b. Color Run - fun and successful event! +700 counted in attendance!! Good=set up, buckets for Color, port-a-potty worth it!! Bad=small bags of color- remove from Amazon list and possibly ask for gift card donations instead. Be sure to recognize sponsors at event 

2. Principal Update (Jessica) 

a. Color Run - Thank yous - to PTO for organizing the event, shout outs will go out via Facebook Fri in conjunction with Ice Cream Incentive!! Dr G turns into a sundae! Sponsors-E&D water, Culligan,Festival Foods, kwik trip,Badgerland Disposal, DJ Alex, Luke's, Pancho Rutaqueria 

b. Scoopie Night update Huge success, +$1300 made! 

c. Norwegian Dancer Assembly this wed, thank you! 

d. Trunk or Treat - Oct 21 

e. Chick-fil-A fundraiser - Oct 25 10% of sales. MUST SAY HARRISON WHEN PLACING ORDER TO QUALIFY 

f. Conferences and Book Fair - Oct. 26 and 27 (no school - Oct 27 and 28) sign up genius are active to sign up if you haven't already 

g. No School - Nov 4 (teacher PD Day) 

h. GRs fundraiser - Nov 9 

i. No School - Nov 18 (end of trimester one) 

3. Teacher Updates 

a. Primary Unit (Astin) - pumpkin Unit, patterns, fire safety, Addition, mystery science - moon phases, rules and laws, germs - health 

b. Intermediate Unit (Tourdot) 2nd=measurement and perimeter- math, reading non fiction, science-animals. 3rd=New Unit of multiplication in math. Reading and Social Studies align with branches of government and elections. Field trip to Rotary Gardens didn't work out but they will be doing an in house pumpkin series because Mrs.Tourdot has been on the trip so many times! Nichole Edward's offered to donate pumpkins from family farm. 

c. Upper Unit (Schultz) 4th= unit 1 wonders assessment done. Working on argumentative essays. Science, functions of the body. Trip to JSOL coming up. 5th =fractions, poetry, historical fiction and exploration in social studies 

4. Treasurer’s Report (Catherine) 

a. Updated the group on revenue and expenses since the last meeting 

b. Updated on predicted upcoming revenue and expenses 

c. Color Run Summary of revenue and expenses

5. PTO Needs for Upcoming Events (Erin/ Sarah) 

a. Trunk or Treat Volunteer check-in. Need $25 gift card for Trunk winner - Nikki getting. Need 3 tables and trash barrels -Steve/Sarah. Nikki, call church to let them know of event. Find a way to track attendance….clicker counter or count number of punch cards? 

6. New Business (Sarah) 

a. Family Event Ideas for November and December - Nov 11 family game night, Dec 9 (?) movie night - possibly Polar Express. Jan bingo -date tbd.. Feb -family game night date TBD. March - St Patrick's dance? Sarah organizing. Possible Heritage event idea suggested by Noemi Angel (2nd grade parent) Nikki on board for helping organize - possibly sending out survey again 

b. Fall Clean up- DATE Nov 12 trimming perennials and general clean up. Sarah Wesley will buy bulbs to plant. Nichole Edward's organizing a larger yard clean up this coming summer - more details to come 

c. Thrivent gift card - Gina writes a request for this 2x per year for$250. Will be used for staff appreciation. Sarah is looking into the Walmart donation and will be requesting $1000 as we don't know what their max limit is. Funds will also be used for staff appreciation or next year's Color run 

d. Let's spend some money!!! Teacher requests- *Nikki has been using wireless keyboard and mouse with new smart boards and they work very well. Suggest to purchase 14 (one for each homeroom) at $35 each. This was approved. *Megan suggested a Rolling desk cart for keyboard. *Mr. Shevy would like a new video camera for recording school sings, 5th grade ceremony etc. He priced out at $1000. This was approved. *Landscaping budget-Ask Mr Torres or Sanchez (2nd Gr parent) for how much money we would need for supplies.

7. Questions or Concerns (Sarah) 

a. Student Safety Before and After School - awareness in light of recent incident at Adams School….. what can we do better? More safety patrol supplies, have a color coded map with detailed instructions for parents, signs to encourage a non stop drop off (adult stays in car, child gets out on school side), see if Mr. Shevy can put together a video to post on fb for parents/show students, have more staff/parent volunteers helping at drop off times - have a school safety week, possibly have police officer present or attend pto meeting/school assembly. Buddy system idea for walking students 

b. Mrs Wellnitz done next Thursday. Everyone will miss her! Best wishes. Interviews are this week. Apply by Thursday 

c. Teachers must turn in their $100 reimbursement requests by Dec 15th! 8. Adjourn Meeting (Sarah) Happy Birthday Dr G!!!

Next meeting date: November 21st at 6:00pm -***WE WILL BE MOVING THE MEETING TO BODACIOUS!!***

HPTO Meeting Agenda:  November 21, 2022--6:00 pm Harrison Elementary

Attendance: Catherine, Stacey, Stacy, Jessica, Sarah, Erin, Julia, Jake, Ali, Sierra and Brenda

1. Welcome (Sarah)

   1. Introductions 

2. Principal Update (Jessica)

   1. Sundae recap - very messy but a lot of fun!

   2. Trunk or Treat recap

      1. Feedback: great turn out; didn’t run out of candy; maybe hand out the cards at school to save time; go back to having it in the parking lot

   3. Chick-Fil-A recap - reminder that you do need to identify that it’s for Harrison when you order

   4. Parent-Teacher conferences and dinner - thank you!

   5. Family Game Night recap - good turn out (even had some Harrison alumni who came with their siblings); thanks to Erin Stacey for hosting!

   6. End of T1 - report cards going home on 11/22

   7. Happy Thanksgiving! (no school 11/24 and 11/25)

   8. Scoopie Night - Dec. 7th 4:00-8:00pm at Milton Ave. Culver’s

   9. Family Movie Night - Dec. 9th at 6PM

      1. Volunteers to help with popcorn and hot cocoa: Sarah, Stacy and Erin

      2. Jessica will create the flyer and do the building usage form

3. Teacher Updates

   1. Primary Unit (Houchin)- K: teen numbers (ten frames, tallies), Pumpkin life cycle 1st: Landforms, animal superpowers, fact families

   2. Intermediate Unit (Humphrey) - Math: 3-digit addition and subtraction (learning new strategies such as constant difference). Reading & writing: reading and writing poetry. Students are learning a lot about figurative language (similes, alliteration, hyperbole, etc.). Science: we will be starting our unit on force & simple machines. 

   3. Upper Unit (Spiering) Legos Robotics team is going to sectionals on Dec 10th!

4. Treasurer’s Report (Catherine)

   1. Updated the group on revenue and expenses since the last meeting

   2. Updated on predicted upcoming revenue and expenses

      1. Marissa will email Catherine about upcoming field trips

      2. Reminder to teachers: receipts are due Dec. 15th for reimbursement

      3. Catherine will call Havana to see if they will waive their room fee for us to meet there for our January PTO meeting

5. PTO Needs for Upcoming Events (Erin/ Sarah)

   1. Family Movie Night (Dec 9th at 6:00pm) - Grandt/Shevy

   2. Virtual BINGO (Jan 27th at 6:00pm) - Grandt/Shevy

   3. Family Game Night (Feb 17th 6-7pm) - E. Stacey

   4. Spring Fling (March 10th 6-7pm) - S. Smith

   5. April Trivia night (TBD) - B. Brotzman

   6. Ice Cream Social (May) 

6. New Business (Sarah)

   1. Signed up for school supply kits again. It would be helpful to have the school supply list earlier this year if possible so the company can get pricing to us. Jessica will work on this.

   2. The group unanimously approved providing something for staff appreciation prior to the winter break. Jessica will work on this.

7. Questions or Concerns (Sarah)

   1. The current popcorn machine is small, so it takes a long time to pop enough popcorn for all of the students. Stacy requested the PTO purchase a larger machine and try to get in on a good deal on black Friday. The group voted unanimously to approve the purchase. The current popcorn machine will be gifted to the teachers to use in the lounge.

Next meeting date: January 9th at 6:00pm 

• Note: no meeting in December

• January meeting is on 2nd Monday due to MLK Day

  • Location TBD