Washington PTA 2026-27 Kickoff Meeting

September 22, 2026

AGENDA

• Welcome/intros
• PEP explanation - guest presenters
• Budget and audit report
• Ways to get involved
• Upcoming events
• Open Discussion

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WELCOME

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The Washington Elementary Parent Teacher Association connects families, teachers, staff and students to support a thriving learning community for our kids.

• Any teacher or parent/guardian of current students at Washington is considered a Washington PTA member and can get involved! �

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WELCOME

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The PTA Board helps facilitate and communicate the efforts of the broader school community.

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Executive Board:

• Christie Norrick, President
• Andrew Garman, Vice President
• Jessica Dommer, Secretary
• ___________, Treasurer

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WELCOME

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Volunteer Leaders

• Book Nook: Rachel
• Community Connectors: Amanda
• Garden: Jeanne, Ellie, Genie
• Wolfpack: Andrew
• Book Fair: Christine
• Teacher Appreciation: Alexis
• Washington Cares: Jessica
• Social Media: Diana

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PEP Overview

Presenter: Jacob

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https://go.rallyup.com/2026pumpkinsale/Campaign/Details

BUDGET REVIEW

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VOTE TO APPROVE 2026-27 BUDGET

AUDIT RESULTS

Thank you Hunter, Christian, and Ellie!

GETTING INVOLVED

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Fundraising

• Silent Auction Items
• Restaurant Nights
• In-kind donations�

“Travelling Wolfpack”: volunteer to help patrol the school area, walk children to & from school

GETTING INVOLVED

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• Garden
• Book Nook
• Lost & found/ ESSCA
• Washington Cares- current needs:
• soft pants (all sizes especially M & L)
• snow pants, sweatshirts, jackets (L & XL)
• individually wrapped snacks (cereal cups, Goldfish, fruit snacks, etc.)�
• Volunteers needed for all events: coordinate details with school staff as point person, set-up, purchasing supplies, during event (e.g. supervise kids, serve food), clean-up

UPCOMING EVENTS - FALL 2026

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• Garden clean up days
• Come after pickup until about 6:30/7pm on Wednesdays and help maintain the vegetable and prairie gardens �Monthly maintenance rom 9:30am-12:30pm on 9/27, 10/17, and 11/7�
• Book Fair - Tuesday (10/7) to Thursday (10/9)
• Fair begins after school each day
• Purchases support PTA & Teachers�
• Teacher Appreciation Meal
• During Conferences 10/8�

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UPCOMING EVENTS - FALL 2026 (Continued)

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• Hispanic Heritage Fest - 10/22 4:30-6:30pm @ Washington
• Celebrate Hispanic heritage with music, food, dancing, performances, and more!�
• Family Fun Morning - 11/7 9:30 - 11:30am @ Washington
• Get to know other families
• Help in the garden
• Do-rite donuts for sale: Proceeds helps the PTA�
• Principal Advisory Council Meetings
• Meet with Principal and discuss school matters.
• Second Monday of each month; Next meeting is 11/10 from 4:15-5:15pm�

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PTA ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNICATIONS

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• Join the PTA email list for newsletter�
• Check the PTA website ( washpta.org ) for updates, upcoming events, and to join email list.�
• Email the PTA at WashSchoolPTA@gmail.com

DISCUSSION

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Next PTA meeting will be Thursday Nov. 5 on zoom