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Fall 2024 BREA (PTO) General Meeting

October 2, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m.

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Our Purpose

Increase school spirit and create community.

Transparently fundraise to support Buffalo Ridge Elementary staff, students and facilities.

Represent Buffalo Ridge Elementary as the PTO under the guidance of the district foundation.

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BREA Members – 2024/25

Jen Murdock-Jacoway

Principal

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Terra Shaffner

Staff Liaison

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Michelle Hynes-Dawson

Co-president

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Amy Cripps

Co-president

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Kirsty O’Brien

Treasurer

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Laura Mankin

Secretary & volunteer coordinator

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Sarah Hembree Ramos Communications lead

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Heather Watts

Room parent coordinator

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Mckenzie Ellis

Garden club & fundraising support

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Kathryn Hansen

Fundraising lead

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Christy Sparling

Fundraising support

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Sarah Lux

Fundraising support

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Amber Jackson

Hospitality lead

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Felice Vasquez

Hospitality support

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Marelie Kok

Student activities lead

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Kirby Cullinan

Student activities support

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Abby Strakal

Student activities support

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Dani Atkins

Student activities support

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Community/Family Events - Past

  • New Family & Kinder Playdate (Aug. 5th, 2024)

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  • BRE Carnival (Aug. 29, 2024)

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  • Mom’s Night Out (Sept. 10th, 2024)

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  • Homecoming Parade (Sept. 19, 2024)

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Community Events - Upcoming

Trunk or Treat (RCHS) - Oct. 30th

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Veteran’s Day Breakfast - Nov. 11th, 2024

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Herd Volunteer Night - Feb. 22nd, 2025

(in support of Help & Hope Center)

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HERD Spring Clean Up - Apr. 8th and 9th, 2025

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BREA Spring 2025 General Meeting – Apr. 8th, 2025

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Fundraising Events 2024/25

HERD Stampede Fun Run

Oct. 4th, 2024

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BRE Garden Club - Holiday Decoration Sale

Nov. 15th to 26th, 2024

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Dream Big Auction

Feb. 28th, 2025

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School Events & Other Support

Apple Awards (Oct. 1st to Nov. 11)

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Buffy’s Bash - Oct. 31st, 2024

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Red Envelope Holiday Giving Project – Dec. 9th to 13th, 2024

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Classroom Parties (multiple activities)

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BREA Garden Club (multiple activities)

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Science Fair – Apr. 23rd, 2025

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Teacher and staff appreciation (multiple activities)

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5th grade dance - May 7th, 2025

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BREA 2024-25 Budget

  • Expenses (as of 10/1/2024): $32,109

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  • Fundraising Goals to Date: $60,000

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  • Fundraising to Date (gross): $80,452

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Get Involved!

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  • Volunteer for an upcoming event.
  • Be a Dream Big sponsor.
  • Donate!
  • Be a member of BREA

- Areas of greatest need: Fundraising (HERD), Co-president (2025/26 school year)

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Contact us: BuffaloRidgeBREA@gmail.com

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Stay Connected

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  • Bi-weekly newsletter, “Herd Happenings”

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  • Email: BuffaloRidgeBREA@gmail.com

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  • Facebook: Buffalo Ridge Elementary BREA 

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  • Instagram: @buffaloridgek5

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Questions?

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Thank you for supporting your BREA.

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End of General Meeting.