PTO Update for HRE Staff
November 2015 Board Meeting
President's Update
Approval of October Minutes
Holiday Assistance Update
- Chelsea updated the PTO Board on our holiday assistance efforts
- PTO will be decorating the office bulletin board with mittens that list the items for the families we will be helping
- Classroom teachers will have the option to assist in wrapping gifts with their class. This will be communicated in more detail to staff.
- Gift pick-up will start December 15th
Superintendent's Advisory Council Update
- Dr. Bourff spoke about the upcoming referendum
- Dr. Bourff will be here at HRE on March 23rd @ 6:00 to meet with parents
Committee Updates
Dine to Donate
- El Camino was rescheduled for December 3rd due to Family Reading Night in November...looking for teachers to donate 30 minutes of time to serve chips to the tables from 5:00 to 7:00
- Still waiting to confirm a date in December for RAM
- Wings Etc. is scheduled for January 19th
Movie night
- 220+ students attended...all went well
- Next movie night is in March
Dads & Donuts Update
- Things went smooth...and we received good compliments
- At first glance it looks like there are a lot of orders for winter
Pancake breakfast & Bazaar
- Saturday, December 12th...8:00
- 2 sponsors have been secured...looking for 2 more
- Set-up will be on Friday, December 10th @ 5:00
- Volunteer sign-up sheet will be out November 30th
Secret Shop
- Shopping is almost complete...1500 items have been purchased to date!
- Shop is open December 10th and 11th during school
- Teacher sign-up will be out November 30th (15 minute slots for each class)
- Information sent home with students on December 7th
- Set-up will be on Wednesday, December 9th @ 9:00 (Music room)
Rocket Rewards
- Labels contest coming January/February 2016
Staff appreciation
- Plans for December are being discussed
- Lunch will be provided on January 4th workday
Book Fair
- A little over $9000 in sales the 2 mornings of donuts
- Preparing for Family Reading Night
Science Fair & Math/Science Night
- New committee chairs have been found
- Committee chairs met with Will on November 23rd
- New plans will be shared with staff soon
Treasurer's Report
Cash balance
- Cash balance was reviewed
Other items...
- Reviewed updated budget, but still waiting on final numbers from recent events of Movie Night, Book Fair, and Dads and Donuts
- Teacher receipts for reimbursement are due on Friday, December 4th
Principal's Report
Love Indiana project
- Boxes have been picked up
- Information went home with students on November 23rd
- Boxes are due back to HRE on December 15th
Fancy Lunch
- Planned for December 4th (November's PBIS Reward)
- PTO will decorate the cafeteria that morning
- Regular school lunch with Brownie dessert
Moby Max Contract
- Discussed a multi-year contract to save 5% each year
- Will discuss this at our December meeting
Old Business
Incrediplex
- February 5th from 1:00-3:00
- $12 per student and HRE PTO keeps $5
- Includes: 1 piece of pizza and unlimited soda, inflatables, $5 game card
Staff and bus driver shirts
- Logo design being finalized
Pacers
- Had a good amount turned in...did not have exact count
Texas Roadhouse
- Orders were due on November 30th
- Will be passed out the week of December 7th
New Business
Reserve Seating for Music Programs
- Discussed final plans for upcoming music events
Hoosier Road Elementary
Email: whurst@hse.k12.in.us
Website: http://www.hse.k12.in.us/HRE/
Location: 11300 E. 121st Street
Phone: 317-915-4240
Twitter: @HRErockets