Paige Teusink reported on the Gather and Grow financials. September exceeded the goal for a total of $33,104, which reflects a 60% participation rate among parents and caregivers. Ms. Teusink reported that we still haven't received gifts or pledges from 100% of the governing board. Ms. Teusink will send the list to Barrett Krise to follow up with the board.

Grandparents and Special Friends day will not be in person during school, but rather the school is recommending that families invite them to join in at Fall Fest, on Nov 5. 

In conjunction with this, the PTCA had a question regarding library book nameplate donations. The donations should flow through Gather and Grow and be open to all. The committee wondered if this year they could be 20th anniversary themed, using the 20th logo, as a way to commemorate the anniversary.

Ms. Teusink reported that the current sponsorship pledges are $43,000, which is a very good response and is trending a little ahead of last year. 

Shannon Rutledge and Rebecca Fuller have volunteered to co-chair the 2023 Wonderball Event. 

The committee discussed if this year's event should bring back the classroom art auction, which was a favorite of attendees. The committee recommended exploring it, but making sure that it be redesigned to reflect the school's commitment to Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging by shifting it to a silent auction. Additionally, the committee thought that there could be reproductions of the art in a "limited edition" print or digital download so everyone could have access to the art. The digital version could be given as a thank you following the event.

Ms. Teusink will talk with the art teachers to see if this is something we could try.