PTO Update for HRE Staff
February 2016 Board Meeting
President's Update
Approval of January Minutes
Advance HSE Committee Update
Call out for 2016-2017 Board
- Early March will run in Rocket Fuel
- Deadline for applications will be before Spring Break
Blooming Biz
- Flower sale at HRE this spring with delivery on April 27th
- Reviewed order options and pricing
- Flyer sent home early March
Co-chairs for 2016-2017
- Discussed strategy for seeking volunteers
- Reviewed co-chairs who may be returning & potential gaps to fill
- Will distribute more information once the 2016-2017 Board is set
Vice President, Committee Updates
Dine to Donate
- Five Guys went well
- Still waiting on a check from RAM
- Hot Box for March Madness competition
- Working on April and May events
Movie Night
- Friday, March 4th...Minions
- Good on volunteers at this time
- Looking at after school time slot for May movie
Field Day
- Will be meeting with Mrs. Miller soon to plan
Rocket Rewards
- Working on Box Tops now...ends on Friday, February 19th
- Labels for Education program is being discontinued after this year
Spirit Wear
- Retail total from last order was around $650
- Doing well...over budget for the year
- Decided not to do a third order this year
Recycling
- Sent a shipment this past month
Staff appreciation
- Updated Board on past PD day
- Planning for something around Spring Break
- Currently planning Teacher Appreciation week activities
Science Fair & Math/Science Night
- Reviewed what went well and what could be tweaked for next
School Supply Kit
- Finalizing orders for 2016-2017
Rocket Challenge
- Discussed packets to be sent to HRE families
- Discussed planning details...DJ, Treats, Recognition, etc...
Treasurer's Report
Cash balance
- Cash balance was reviewed
Other items...
- Budget is current up to date
- Pacers check came in...$1400
- Target check came in...$3700+
- Incrediplex check came in...$715
Principal's Report
PTO Grants
- Reviewed spring grant applications that were submitted
- Vote taken on submitted proposals
- Discussed follow-up with Fall grant recipients
Wonder Wheels
- Discussed bringing them back to HRE
Old Business
Blood Drive
- HRE will host a mobile blood drive in May
- Will work with Blood Center to set a specific date...looking at May 19th or 25th
Kona Cards
- HRE will offer these to families again this year
New Business
Buy 1 Get 1 Book Fair
- Scholastic wants HRE to host in May
- Since we are doing one in April we discussed pros/cons
- Discussion about hosting something around back to school time if Scholastic allows
Destination Imagination
- Want to host a movie night at HRE to raise money
- Board decided to donate a portion of our next movie night back to Destination Imagination instead of hosting a separate event
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