Hillcrest PTA will next meet on Tuesday January 15th at 7:00pm. As always daycare is provided! We hope to see you there!

Monday, December 3, 2007

Spirit Shirts

myspace comments Show your School Spirit! Purchase your t-shirt or sweatshirt today! A t-shirt is $8 and sweatshirts are $18. Add your name at BNT for $7.50! Adults spirit shirts aren't just for the kids! Get yours today for only $25.

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Family Fun!

Movie Night Sun DEC 9th A-L 1pm and M-Z 4pm Cost is 1 can of food per family member that attends. Those cans will be donated to a food bank of the schools choice. 1 parent must attend with each family. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and something to drink other than water.
Snacks will be available. Sign up sheet will be coming home soon!

North Bend Community General PTA Minutes October 9, 2007

Meeting called to order at 7:05pm

Introductions:

Tom Hibbert shared his background and qualifications in education. He is willing to offer free classes for parent and grandparent education. He discussed an ability to counsel on a wide range of topics. He is eager to hear back from the PTA or Mr. Martin.

Claire Bream gave the Treasurer's Report.

The benefits of applying for a PTA VISA listed below: $50 cash back upon approval, % back on purchases, out-of-pocket expenses reduced. Ability to order online with ease. "Safety Checks and Balances." President will hold card. Statements reviewed by the Treasurer. A Cap per/month of $5,000.
Motion: Francine Kelsay
Seconded: Tami Timm

Barb Yost read September 11, 2007 minutes.
Motion: (to approve) Carol Monohon
Seconded: Claire Bream

Carol Monohon telephoned past PTA members prior to the meeting inviting them to join PTA again. Welcomed new members and encouraged all efforts to pledge new membership.

Nan Johnson was the winner of the PTA teacher membership drawing and was awarded $50 for use in her classroom.

Sara Wicks reminded everyone to turn in sweatshirt orders due October 10th. Order will be placed the beginning of next week.

Julie Martin discussed Book Fair Success and asked for feedback from parents and teachers about the event. Funds earned surpassed last year's record by $200!
Summary:
Books purchased for Library and students - $386
Books Given away to students $250
Total Sales $6,301 Total Value earned $2,368. 46

Nicholson Fundraiser: Due October 10th
Claire Bream asked for the PTA to consider other fundraisers that may be comparable.

Brief discussion of other fundraisers Hillcrest continues to participate in. (Campbell's Soup Labels, Box Tops, eScrip)

Family Movie Night:
Chair: Jessica Fellows, further discussion at November's Meeting.

Carnival Date set: April 12 at North Bend Middle School
Classrooms will choose the theme and a reward will be given for the wining idea

Hill Bill Store Opening in November!
Chair: Deanna Mullenix
Volunteers requested to stock and run store

Technology Update! high School student Michael Brainard gave demonstration of the Hillcrest website. He was given a $200 check for the second half of the previously approved payment.

Mr. Buskerud and Mrs. Melton gave a demonstration of document cameras which have been requested by the 4rd grade under the Grade Level Grants program. Amount approved for up to $2,500.
Motion: Tami Timm
Seconded: Francine Kelsay

Raffle Winner: Michael Giffin (Dutch Bro. Dollars)

Adjournment: 8:40pm

Minutes prepared by: Barb Yost