OLSON ELEMENTARY PTA��
OLE PTA MISSION
The Mission of the Olson PTA is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
AGENDA
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INTRODUCTIONS
THE PTA BOARD
Karin Ryan and Jess Abrahamson
Presidents
Kamini Balakrishnan and Daryl Quam
Vice-Presidents
Krista Harris and Katie Cox
Treasurers
Elizabeth Kamberg Griebel and Stephanie Meyer
Secretaries
Contact us at:
olepta@gmail.com
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PAST EVENTS
Kindergarten Info Night
Kids’ Safari Appreciation Day
January Family Fun Night
February Family Fun Night
Help with PE Rollerblading Unit
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CURRENT EVENTS
PTA is selling Nifty Fifty Papa John cards. Each card is $10, with $8 coming back to the OLE PTA. Each card can be used 18 times for 50% off your entire order - takeout or delivery. They can be used anywhere in the Twin Cities!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
February 24: PTA Carnival 5:30-8:30 pm
February 27 & March 2: Variety Show Tryouts After School
March 2 & 7: Parent/Teacher Conferences
March 6 & 7: No School
March 10: School Nurse Appreciation Day
March 13: Sky Zone 5:00-7:00 pm
March 21: Next PTA Meeting 6:30 pm
March 29-31: Scholastic Book Fair
April 1: Deadline for Yearbook 5th Grade Baby Pictures - and all pictures
April 17-21: VEAP Food Drive
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The Carnival is coming!!
This annual tradition of fun and games is on Friday, February 24th this year from 5:30-8:30. There will be carnival games, food, mini donuts, fun prizes, face painting and Stripes!
Posters Due: Friday, February 24
There is a poster contest, early ticket sales and more!
Look for a flyer or check our facebook page for more details.
Pop Bottles Due: Noon on Friday, February 24
Looking for 2 liter pop bottle donations for the infamous Pop Ring Toss game. The grade level that brings the most pop bottles, wins a popcorn party!
We also need volunteers!
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Items include:
…and much more!!
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The major expenses: Teacher stipends, carnival items, spirit wear
If you would like to request a copy of the report please email olepta@gmail.com
GUEST TEACHERs
5th Grade Teachers
Cindy Hobbs
Carol Low
Jenny Dixon
PRINCIPAL’S UPDATE
Paul Meyer
PTA TEACHER LIAISON REPORT
Mrs. Hendrickson
PTSA Report– Jevin Pinske
Superintendent Report (by Asst Superintendent Mitchler)
- Strategic plan draft of plan to Board in April or May
- Legislative Update on Education Bills highlights Free lunches & Increase $ per pupil. Information will be shared on the BPS website.
Community Relations Report - Rick
- Food Drive Prep. 50k lb. goal for Total of BPS locations and Business Partners. 2022 had 40k goal and reached 49171 lbs.
- SAVE THE DATE: April 17-21st Food Drive
- Business Partner - I'm going to meet with a new partner. Last year business partner handed, had zero donations.
Principal Report - Mr Cantu
- Middle School(Jr High) nights - already passed.
Special Topic Guest - Sarah Moline
- Early Childhood & Preschool SAFARI Program Design. 6:30 open -6:00 close.
- Staff needed
- Register ASAP. ELS open 3/13 & SAFRAI 4/17
Our next PTSA meeting is at City Hall. Special Topic will be Summer Plan for kids.
New Business: Yearbook
5th Grade Baby Pictures
The yearbook committee needs pictures of your student and their classmates!! First day of school, field trips, Kinder Friday Stations, school dance, read a thon events, students with Teachers/staff or Stripes...all are welcome and we need pictures from all classrooms and events!! The best way for your kids to see pictures of themselves and their friends in the yearbook is by YOU sending them in!
5th grade parents please send in your students baby pictures.
Pictures can be emailed to olsonyearbook@gmail.com
April 1st is the deadline!
New Business: Yearbook
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS�2022-2023
The PTA host multiple events and have various background activities throughout the school year. These are made possible by volunteers!
PTSA Council Rep: Jevin Pinske
Book Fair:
Building and Grounds: Barb Sharp
Bulletin Boards: Kristin Flynn
Carnival: PTA Board
Heritage Days Parade: Rachel McGuire
Kindergarten Registration Night: Courtney Rykken
Earth Day:
Olympic Day: Thomas O’Hehir
Read-a-Thon: PTA Board
Seeking volunteers for the highlighted positions that are still open. E-mail OLEPTA@gmail.com.
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS 2022-2023
Reflections: Tanya Schefers and Christine Knutson
Day of Play Coordinator: Krista Harris
School Dance:
School Directory: Liz McPherson
School Pictures: Leah Baroun
Silent Auction:
Spirit Wear: Erin Evans
Staff Conference Meals: Anna Tierney
Staff Luncheon:
Teacher Appreciation Week: PTA Board
Tool Boxes: Courtney Rykken and Leah Baroun
Vision/Hearing Testing:
Yearbook Photographer: olsonyearbook@gmail.com
Restaurant Nights: Tanya Schefers and Christine Knutson
Seeking volunteers for the highlighted positions that are still open. E-mail OLEPTA@gmail.com.
NEXT YEAR: 2023-2024
OPEN PTA POSITIONS
Vice-President Elect
Co-Treasurer
PTSA Council Representative
Yearbook Committee
sales and distribution.
Start considering now! Board positions are voted on and filled at our last PTA meeting Tuesday, May 9th.
Inquire with any of your current board members for more details.
OPEN FORUM
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CONNECTIONS
PTA via email at olepta@gmail.com
Follow OLE PTA on facebook Olson Elementary - PTA
Send pictures to olsonyearbook@gmail.com
Watch for signupgenius ways to help
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OLE PTA Website https://sites.google.com/isd271.org/olepta
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DONATIONS
PTA Minnesota Congress 004945 Hubert Olson PTA
Did you know? A lot of companies do donation matches! Or pay for volunteer hours!
Olson PTA’s TAX ID # is 41-1383279
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CLOSING
Adjournment
Next PTA Meeting: March 21st 6:30pm
Thank you for coming!!!