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KATONAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO

General Membership Meeting �September 19, 2024 - 9:30 AM

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OUR MISSION.

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To promote the welfare of KES children in school, home and community.

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To increase communication between the home and school so that parents and teachers may work cooperatively toward enhancing the education of KES children.

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To conduct fundraising events, when necessary, and programs for the benefit of KES students.

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Agenda

  1. Welcome & Introductions
  2. 2024 - 2025 PTO Objectives �& Back to School Activity
  3. Principal’s Chat: Safety
  4. Certificates of Appreciation
  5. Review June GMM Minutes
  6. Treasurer’s Budget Report
  7. Fall Committee Updates
  8. Open Forum / Announcements

ACCESS MEETING MATERIALS

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2024 - 2025 KES PTO Objectives

Further Student Impact

  • KES PTO Mission: Continue to deliver on our mission to enhance the educational experience of students through strategic collaboration with PTO members and school faculty,

Creating Safe, Equitable, and Inclusive Environments

  • Safety: Update safety policies and training to ensure physical and emotional security. Update emergency procedures and provide conflict resolution training.
  • Equity: Review and implement fair practices to eliminate disparities and ensure equal access to resources.
  • Inclusivity: Celebrate diversity and provide platforms and training opportunities for volunteer leaders so all voices are heard and respected.

Sustainability Commitment

  • Eco-friendly Events: Minimize environmental impact by using sustainable materials and reducing waste.
  • Sustainable Initiatives & Education: Support recycling, energy-saving measures, and sustainable transportation (in partnership with KLSD).

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Principals Chat:�Safety @ KES

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Certificates of Appreciation

Buddy’s Bonus

Activities

Staff Appreciation

5th Grade Committees

Bulletin Boards

Family Events

Spirit Wear

Class Pictures

Hospitality

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June 2024 Minutes Approval

Full Copy Available: KESPTO.COM/GMM

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Budget Report

Funds Raised:

    • Spirit Wear
    • Fifth Grade Car Wash

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Expenses:

    • Beautification - Bathrooms
    • Outstanding 5th Grade Costs

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REIMBURSEMENT UPDATE: �NEW SUBMISSION FORM & REIMBURSEMENT WINDOW (45 DAYS)

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Full budget available upon request, treasurer@kespto.com or �on KES PTO website.

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Fall Committee Updates

 Authors

  • Three authors have been secured!
  • Stay tuned for announcements.

 Beautification

  • Six bathrooms painted over the summer by Art Teacher - Mrs. Eckler.

Book Fair

  • Exploring alignment with PARP/Starry Story Night - March 2025.

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BooYahoo

  • Thank you to the Hospitality Committee!

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 Buddy’s Bonus Activities

  • 9/24 - 12/3
  • Over 275 students registered.

Bulletin Boards

  • Halloween Board - Sept 30th
  • Planning additional Holiday Boards.

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Class Parents

  • Orientation - Sept 18th

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Class Pictures

  • Occured on Sept 11th
  • Retakes Nov 6th

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Family Events

  • Amazing Back to School Celebration!

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Fall Committee Updates (Cont’d)

 5th Grade

  • Car Wash was a big success!
  • Parent Get Together - postponed (stay tuned).

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 Halloween Fair

  • Oct 26th - 11 am - 3 pm
  • Planning is underway - stay tuned!

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Holiday Boutique

  • Focus on Community
  • Considering a “Student Vendors Only” approach.

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Library

  • New Librarian - Jamie Nedwick, will be at the 3-5 Curriculum Night.
  • Info on volunteers coming soon.

 Spiritwear

  • BTS sale ($1,600) and Online sale ($1,000).
  • Online store open all year with direct shipping.
  • Offering BTS promo of 15% until end of Sept.

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Volunteer Needs

Enrichment Garden/Greenhouse/Sustainability

Kindergarten Enrichment Rep Kindergarten Rep

1st Grade Enrichment Rep

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Buddy Bonus Activities

Scheduler (in training)

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Corresponding Committee

Chair

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Volunteer Needs

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Get involved in helping the PTO fulfill its mission of enriching our student's lives. Open opportunities include:

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  • Buddy Maintenance

�Interested and want to know more? Email VicePresident@kespto.com

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Important Dates

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  • Upcoming Board of Ed Meetings: 9/19
  • Buddy’s Bonus Activities - 9/23
  • Curriculum Nights - �9/23 (3-5) & 9/30 (K-2)
  • DEIB Training for Parent Leaders (Chairs & Class Parents) - 10/9, 7:30
  • Superintendent Vision Session (ALL): 10/22, 7 PM

Only 5 PTO General Membership Meetings

  1. Thursday, September 19 at 9:30AM (TMRW!)
  2. November 20 at 7:30PM
  3. January 22 at 9:30AM
  4. March 19 at 7:30PM
  5. June 4 at 9:30AM

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Open

Forum

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