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MAY PTO MEETING

SHEPHERD PTO

MAY 17, 2023

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AGENDA

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Welcome

Agenda Review, Update on March Minutes,

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PTO Treasurer Report

April Financials Review

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Request for Fall Fest Committee Leads

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Upcoming Events, TAP

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Principal Russell Update

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Dr Brown Update

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MARCH MEETING MINUTES

  • April’s Meeting Minutes

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UPCOMING INITIATIVES AND EVENTS

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  • PTO Elections

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  • PreK-3/4 Bingo and Bites Night - May 25th

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  • International Day - May 31st

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  • All School Morning Meeting - June 2nd

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  • Coffee at Drop-Off - June 5th

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  • Parent/Teacher Softball Game, tentative - June 6th, with June 7 rain date

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  • Thursday, June 8th - Field Day (Rain Date, June 9th)

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  • 5th Grade Exhibition - June 13th

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  • IB Global Showcase - June 14th

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  • Last PTO Meeting of the Year - June 14th

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  • 5th Grade Graduation - June 21st

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  • Last Day of School - June 22nd

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TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK THANK YOU

Thank you to all parents and our room parent network for making our teacher appreciation week efforts a huge success! A shout-out to Hahva Gallagher, Heather Holdridge, Sydney Ferguson for volunteering their time to help students with artwork outside the school.

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Principal Russell Updates

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Principal Tyra Russell

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Mental Health Wellness and Self-Care for Parents �and Their Mustangs

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Presented by Dr. Persephone T. Brown,

School Psychologist for Shepherd ES

May 17th, 2023

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MHW/Self-Care Tip #1

Self-care means taking time to do things you enjoy. It is vital to do everyday activities that you find relaxing, fun and energizing.

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MHW/Self-Care Activities

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MHW/Self-Care Tip #2

Self-care means taking loving care of YOU. This is essential for your physical, mental, socio-emotional and spiritual health.

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Wheel of Holistic Health

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MHW/Self-Care Tip #3

Make self-care a priority. There will always be other things to do, but, do not let these interrupt time set aside just for YOU. Your self-care is a priority and should be given the same importance as other responsibilities.

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MHW/Self-Care Tip #4

Set specific self-care goals.

It is difficult to accomplish vague goals, such as “I will take more time for self-care”. Instead, try something specific, such as, “I will walk for 30 minutes every evening after having dinner with my family”.

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MHW/Self-Care Tip #5

Make self-care a habit. Using self-care just once will not have much positive effect on reducing your stress. Instead, choose activities that you can do often to help maintain your equilibrium and live a well-balanced life.

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MHW/Self-Care Tip #6

Set boundaries to protect your self-care. You do not need a major obligation to say “no” to others - your self-care is reason enough. Remind yourself that your needs are as important as anyone else’s.

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MHW/Self-Care Tip #7

A few minutes of self-care is better than no self-care. Set an alarm reminding you to take regular breaks, whether it is a simple, quiet 10-minute meditation, an uninterrupted nap or a healthy snack. This “me time” will energize you to function more optimally.

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MHW/Self-Care Tip #8

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Remember, unhealthy activities do not count as self-care. This can include substance use, over-eating and other unhealthy behaviors which might hide uncomfortable emotions temporarily, but, will cause more problems in the long-term.

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MHW/Self-Care Tip #9

Remember, there is only one YOU.

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Always maintain your self-care, even when you are feeling great!

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MHW Resources for Our Mustangs

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annafreud.org/on-my/mind/

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From Commmon Sense Media�Best Mental Health and Wellness Podcasts for Kids, Tweens, and Teens

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https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/best-mental-health-and-wellness-podcasts-for-kids-tweens-and-teens?j=9335563&sfmc_sub=200685541&l=2048712_HTML&u=216685555&mid=6409703&jb=64&utm_source=media_nl_20230502+-+B&utm_medium=email

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Thank you!

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TEACHER APPRECIATION PROGRAM (TAP)

  • May Winner #1: Mrs. Denmark-Lawal
  • 1st Grade
  • Nominations: Anonymous
  • “Mrs. Denmark-Lawal engages her classroom (and parents) with passion, intentionality, and love. She focuses as much on the individual student’s wellbeing as she focuses on their academic advancements. Not only has my child gained so much knowledge this year on a variety of topics, she has gained self confidence and blossomed into an impressive critical thinker. Somehow all the work of 1st grade has only increased her love of learning, and that’s in large part due to Mrs. Denmark-Lawal. Every child deserves a teacher like her!”
  • Mrs. Denmark-Lawal will receive a wishlist fund bonus!

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TEACHER APPRECIATION PROGRAM (TAP)

  • May Winner #2: Mrs. Murali
  • 2nd Grade
  • Nominations: Anonymous
  • “Ms Murali has cultivated a love of learning and really made my son feel ready for and excited about next year. Her enthusiasm and kindness are infectious!”
  • Mrs. Murali will receive a wishlist fund bonus!

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TREASURER APRIL REPORT / FINANCIALS SUMMARY

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SUMMARY

Net Change YTD

$22,584

Available Funds as of 2/28

$108,609

EXPENSES

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Planned

YTD

Gala

27,000

6,484

Fall Fest

6,000

7,232

Gear Purchases

7,000

6,227

School Supplies & Appreciation

23,200

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7,155

School Hospitality

4,550

4,037

Field Trips

10,000

315

Facilities Improvement & Initiatives

6,884

1078

5th Grade Promotion

2,000

330

Covid Groceries (Earmarked)

763

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G&A Expenses

2,800

1,942

TOTAL EXPENSES

$100,047

$34,799

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REVENUES

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Planned

YTD

Gala

62,000

9,918

180 Fund

15,000

13,7639

Fall Fundraiser

10,000

11,059

Gear Sales

15,000

9,283

Shopping for Shepherd

1400

429

Fall Photo Fundraiser

2,500

2,300

School Grants

11,000

8,000

Holiday Bazaar

250

1,713

MISC REVENUE

500

918

TOTAL REVENUE

$117,150

$57,383

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COMMUNICATIONS & ADVOCACY COMMITTEE UPDATE

  • What?
    • Shepherd ES parent Google group is moving to Group.io
    • The new Shepherd ES Group.io is sponsored by the PTO
  • Why?
    • Group.io: widely used, better user interface, mobile app and many collaboration tools
    • Group.io supports subgroups (i.e. classroom & committees subgroups)
  • How?
    • Users and messages will be migrated seamlessly (you don't have to do anything)
    • Users will received a message in the old Google group before/after the migration
  • When?
    • Weekend of May 20-21
  • Questions: info@shepherd-elementary.org

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OTHER COMMITTEE UPDATES

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  • We have 1 volunteer to lead Fall Fest (Thank you, Lauren Okonkwo!) Still looking for 1 more volunteer as a co-lead. Please email info@shepherd-elementary.org if interested

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  • Boundary Study Survey is out. Please help the Advisory Committee rank their guiding principles. “Continuity and predictability” is an important priority to ensure to a continuing pathway of IB curriculum between Shepherd/Deal. You can take the survey here.

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THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!

FINAL 2022-2023 PTO MEETING WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY June 14th!