Arco Iris Spanish Immersion School
Minutes
PTO Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday May 1, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Committee Members Present
J. Warner (remote), L. Peterson (remote), M. Norman (remote)
Committee Members Absent
C. Billings, M. Bryan
Guests Present
E. Hatch (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
II. PTO
A.
Board Report
B.
No School Days
Friday, May 24 and Monday, May 26.
C.
Coffee with the Director
Friday, May 10 at 8:35 in room 113.
D.
Auction
Thank you to everyone who was able to come to the live auction or participate. We raised more money than last year.
E.
Linda Letra Book Fair
Thank you to all of the volunteers and everyone who bought books. Online book fair is still going for a couple more days.
F.
Fundraising
Mod Pizza Tuesday, May 7 all day.
Bottle drop bag collection Thursday, May 2 after school. Earth Day bonus period April 22-May 4. We get a 20% bonus during this period.
G.
Teacher Apprciation
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10. Sunday we will do chalk the walk, weather permitting. Monday there will be posters on the doors for messages. Tuesday is wear your teacher's favorite color. Wednesday is a catered lunch. Thursday is plants for teachers. Friday we are trying to get baseball tickets for every teacher who wants to go. Information was sent out via ParentSquare about donating for tickets for the teachers.
Jesus was very grateful for his appreciation basket of goodies.
H.
Room Parents
Look for an evaluation of the program that will be sent out to teachers and room parents. Please fill out so we can find ways to improve the program.
I.
Spirit Week
Spirit Week is this week. Tomorrow is plaid/stripes/polka dots. Friday is pajama day.
J.
End of Year Celebrations
Friday, May 31 for all class parties. Room parents will be posting for donations for craft items and snacks.
K.
Graduation/Promotion
Kinder, 5th, 8th grade graduations. Wednesday, June 5, for kinder and 5th during the day. Thursday, June 6 in the evening for 8th grade. Times, tickets, and more information coming soon.
L.
Mural Reveal
Friday, May 3, is the mural reveal for students. Donors will be present; they have been cleared with the appropriate checks to be at the school. JJ will be there to say hi to students.
M.
Recess/Play Area
Thank you to Mario and all the volunteers that helped clean up the area and install netting. We will be painting games on the play area pavement. Look for more volunteer opportunities. We also need volunteers to sign up to help with the new play equipment. If we don't get volunteers, the kids may not be able to use the equipment.
N.
Summer Playdates
Look for summer playdates on the PTO Facebook page or ParentSquare. Feel free to post your own playdates; anyone can host a playdate.
Erin Hatch attended to provide Board report. There is an open position on the Board if you would like to join. The annual survey will come out in the next couple weeks. Watch your email and please fill it out. Writing a lot of grants and have a lot in progress, so hoping for a lot of success with that. Received a grant from Beaverton for mural on the back of the school. The reveal is upcoming. Thank you for a successful auction. Next Board meeting is May 16, 6pm.