Welcome Thanks for coming to the September Arco Iris PTO meeting! Reminder of how PTO meetings work: Our general meeting starts at 7:00 pm. We try to have the meetings go as quickly as possible. Please hold all questions until the end.

Friendly reminder: We foster a school community of kindness and respect both with each other and our staff, so please be mindful in your comments and questions and do not mention students by name other than your own. Attending a PTO meeting counts as volunteer time. Please, don’t forget to clock into VicNet! 

If you are interested in joining the PTO please reach out to pto@arcoirisschool.org !

• Next Board meeting Thursday, September 17th at 6:15pm via Zoom.
• Meetings are typically the third Thursday of the month and links to the meetings are posted in the Calendar on the Arco Iris website.
• Board manages the schools policies, finances and the Director.
• Currently trying to expand into Tigard, with that said, all funds raised here stay here! Anything raised at Arco Iris Beaverton does not go to Tigard expansion. All funding for Tigard expansion is from a grant. 
• Tigard Arco Iris Interest Form: https://www.arcoirisschool.org/apps/form/Tigard  
  •  Please share this form if you know folks that are interested in middle school or elementary at Tigard Arco Iris School.  We are 8 signatures away from approval! 

• 1st Friday of every month after morning drop off
• Next one Oct. 2nd
• Enter from behind the school, gym entrance

• Monday, September 21st 
• Friday, October 9th 
• Saturday 9/12 is the Beaverton Parade still availability to walk!
  • https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemgCZZ0gBljMWxXFjRTP-7y5NAbtyudQViQTlHiPOw08TnnA/viewform

Restaurant Nights - Mark

• September 29th Chipotle 4-8pm on Hall in person or online using code Q479XFX
• October 14th Mod Pizza all day on Scholls Ferry 
• Info will be sent out through parentsquare

Bottle Drop

• Bottle Drop - Melissa
  • Blue bags are in the lobby of the school and are labeled with our QR code. Fill them up and drop them off at your closest bottle drop - it's that easy! This money goes to the school.

Action Parties - Crystal B.

• Limited tickets left for Spanish Night Out (October TBD, $35, adults only) and Yoga Party (Sunday 10/4 1-3pm, Arco Iris School, $25 adult & $15 child)- Fun social events hosted by Arco Iris Families! Money goes directly to our school.
• Why Join?
  • Meet awesome Arco parents
  • Enjoy unique, good vibes parties
  • Supports the Arco Iris school gap fund
  • Grab your tickets before they're gone!
    •  https://event.auctria.com/ef2c44a5-0396-4d1c-8e48-622d65d3cdcd/35e1fc57f5404bc8af165e00daf4fa2c

• Volunteer Information Sessions via Zoom
• Sept 15th @ 7:30pm in English only
• Sept. 30th @ 7:30pm in English and Spanish
• Reminder – Arco asks that all families contribute at least 20 hours of volunteer time by the end of the year!! 
• Check VicNet for upcoming opportunities… we have a lot of upcoming events and really rely on all our wonderful volunteers to make them happen! 
• Reminder: Register for VicNet if you haven’t already done so! There are many ways to volunteer at Arco and they will all be posted on VicNet so make sure you’re registered!

If you have any questions about VicNet or if you want to get more involved with one of our teams reach out to the volunteer coordinators at volunteer@arcoirisschool.org. --- Please also reach out if you are not seeing volunteer opportunities for your child’s class so you don’t miss out on anything! 

Thank you, Christa, Marne, Crystal B, Carla Kelly, Hannah and everyone else that helped make these play dates possible!

• Meet ups are a great opportunity to meet new families during days off!
• Our Facebook group is a great way to start these meet ups with your grade! https://www.facebook.com/groups/ArcoIrisPTO 

• Welcome Back gifts for teachers 
• 5th grade Stock the Break Room 
• For every $10 spent on donations = 1 hour of volunteer time

• Student library visits are set to begin end of September! 
• Check Vicnet for volunteer opportunities
• Library is 100% volunteer directed and run - thank you to our library team!

• We have switched from the BSD art literacy program to a curriculum from Meet the Masters.  
• Program will be very similar to past years with a presentation about the featured artist & then a practice and project inspired by that artist. 
• Our first artist of the year will be Faith Ringgold - September 25-October 8.  
• We are always looking for volunteers to lead or help in the classroom (VicNet approval required). For questions or more info email art@arcoirisschool.org These should now be posted to VicNet!

• Tues Sept 22nd (3rd-5th) & Thurs. Sept 24th (K-2nd) 5:45-7:15pm
• Paper Pie Book Fair in Room 113 after school both days; families can also order online; points from sales fund our Loteria Night prizes!
• PTO, Board & Teams Information 
• Uniform Exchange (reminder families can donate & look through anytime!)
• Spirit Wear Sale
• JJ (our Mascot) will be making an appearance Tuesday night! Please let us know if you are interested in learning more about JJ!

• Product will be available to purchase but there will be limited sizing so get it while its there! We have plenty of options for kids and adults. If we run out of your size, we will have a sign up for future order. 
• PTO does not take Cash, Card only please!

What does a Room Parent do?

• Assist the classroom teacher with individual classroom needs and to serve as the communication liaison between the teacher, PTO and classroom families throughout the school year.
• Plan and organize parent volunteers for special classroom projects/activities.
• Help the PTO during teacher appreciation week.
• Plan and organize class parties (there are 3).
• Help organize a winter and end of year gift for your teacher.
• Take turns attending PTO meetings.
• We will be reaching out to the Arco community to help kickstart class party fund so each class will start with a positive fund of money! 
•  Room Parent interest form: https://forms.gle/vnqzc9V6zQTufaNJ6
• roomparents@arcoirisschool.org if you have any questions

• Biggest fundraising event for Arco Iris, our goal this year is $65K
• Lots of volunteer opportunities will be posted on VicNet
• Fundraiser goes from October 5th-16th
  • As students reach goals they all get prizes!
• October 12th-16th Spirit Week 
  • Monday-Hat/Hair Day (uniform required) 
  • Tuesday-Rainbow/Tie-Dye
  • Wednesday-Blast from the Past
  • Thursday-Silly Sock (uniform required) 
  • Friday-Sports Day (Day of Move-A-Thon during P.E.)

• School organized event
• Friday, Oct. 9th 4-7pm (yes, this is a no school day!)
• RSVP form in the newsletter

• Next PTO meeting is October 8 on Zoom 7-8pm