Welcome to the Mills Park Elementary School PTA General Membership Meeting September 24, 2012 6:00-6:30 pm
Mar 31, 2015
Welcome to the Mills Park Elementary School
PTA General Membership MeetingSeptember 24, 2012
6:00-6:30 pm
PTA Board Members
• President- Trudy Yaklich• Vice President- Heather McDanel• Treasurer- Catina Gunion• Secretary- Maura Butler• Communications- Michelle Shetty• Hospitality- Erica O’Malley• Ways and Means- Manisha Kode
Last year we raised over $32,000 profit for our school with Boosterthon. This was our biggest fundraiser
ever. This year, with your help and support, we hope to raise even more.
Boosterthon and MPE
What did we do with the money raised?
•New Classroom Computers for 1 grade level•32 Acti-Votes for Upper Grades•10 Activ Slates for Promethean Boards•10 iPads and a cart•10 Laptop computers•Vacuums for every 2 classrooms•$400 for each grade level to spend on classroom books•Teacher Grants•Teacher Lounge Makeover•Playground Storage Containers•Paper Shredders•Cultural Arts Assemblies
Budget 2012-2013FundRaisers- Where does the money come from?
Fund Raiser Expected Funds Raised
Boosterthon $24,000
Direct Donations $2,000
Membership Dues $2,500
Book Fair $3,500
Art by Me $2,000
Spring Carnival $8,000
Box Tops $2,000
Target and Harris Teeter $2,500
School Store $1,000
Spirit Nights $1,200
Spirit Wear $1,500
Directory Advertising and Fees $550
Total Expected Funds $50,750
Budget 2012-2103Programs-What do PTA funds go towards?
• All our school programs that are not covered by Wake County Schools!!
Program Expense
Cultural Arts Assemblies $6,000
Computers and Technology $10,000
Teacher Grants $11,500
Odyssey of the Mind $2,300
Field Day $1,600
Reflections $300
Health and Wellness and Maniacs Marathon
$350
Red Ribbon Week $750
Science Fair $200
And MUCH, MUCH More
Mills Park Elementary PTA Membership Drive
• Thank You for helping us meet our Membership Goal!!!!– We currently have over 600 members– Members include teachers, parents, staff and family– Our goal was to have at least 400 PTA members by the end of
September. Thank you for helping us reach this goal!• If you are not a member, it is not too late! Why Join?
– Your membership dollars help fund school programs and activities– Your ideas help change and improve our school. You get a vote and a voice!– Your leadership within the PTA requires membership.
Join Us- It is never too late!!
www.millsparkpta.com
Volunteer OpportunitiesThe PTA has many volunteer opportunities available. *Boosterthon Fun Run- September 27*Ice Cream Social- October 5*Odyssey of the Mind Coaches*Copy Team*Carnival*Book Fair*Storybook Night
Please see a board member or visit our website at millsparkpta.com for more information.
Thank you parents and caregivers for all your support!