SEPT 18, 2023

7 - 8:30 pm

WELCOME TO THE PTOC:

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OUR YEAR AHEAD

AGENDA

1. WELCOME/

INTRODUCTIONS/THEME

2. PTOC REPS + MEETING DATES/TOPICS

3. REPORTS: EQUITY, TREASURER

4. AFFORDABLE FIELD TRIPS/

ENRICHMENT

2022-23 PTOC EXECUTIVE

BOARD MEMBERS

• Chair: Jamila James + Jordan Else
• Vice-Chair: Darryl Johnson
• Co-Treasurers: Lisa Querijero & Ashley Robinson
• Corresponding Secretary: Nicole Collins
• Recording Secretaries: Nicola Curtin
• Members-At-Large: John Franks, Nina Eusani & Teiara Massey

WHAT IS THE PTOC?

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WHAT DO PTOC REPS DO?

WHAT IS THE PTOC?

• The Parent/Teacher Organization Council (PTOC) is a support organization for all the PTOs and PTSOs in Ann Arbor Public Schools. The Council is made up of each of the PTOs and PTSOs with every school receiving an equal vote on PTOC business regardless of size. PTOC is organized as an independent non-profit entity, a tax-exempt “social welfare” organization under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. This differs from PTOs and PTSOs, which are usually organized as 501(c)(3) public charities.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A PTOC REP?

Serving your local PTO or PTSO as their representative to PTOC Council means:

• You are the main channel for your PTO/PTSO to bring up concerns, ask questions, and to reach out to other AAPS parent communities.
• You speak and act for your PTO/PTSO as the Council considers actions, take positions, and prepares its strategy for consulting with district leadership.
• You also bring meeting information back to your local PTO/PTSO passing along information, explaining district-wide issues, discussing PTOC actions and positions, and generally keeping your PTO and its officers fully informed about what is happening at the district level.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

OF A PTOC REP

Attend PTOC Membership Meetings:

• This is where we take care of our business and each meeting is organized around a topic relevant to all AAPS parents.
• Be at your local PTO/PTSO meetings if at all possible, to share what you learned from the previous PTOC meeting, key issues facing our schools, and answers to questions you brought to the PTOC membership meeting. Start out the year by explaining what the PTOC is and does.

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EXPERIENCED

PTOC REPS:

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How can reps best communicate and participate?

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CONTACT US

PTOC Chairs: PTOCchairs@gmail.com

PTOC Treasurer: PTOCtreasurer@gmail.com

PTOC Corresponding Secretary: ptoc.correspondence@gmail.com

Annual Topics

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Does anything else feel important?

What is My Future Fund?

My Future Fund for AAPS families

My Future Fund will provide a jump start for students and families as they plan and save for college and career training!

My Future Fund (MFF) is a new program for all eligible 2nd- 6th grade students who attend a Washtenaw County public school. Students will receive an account with free money to jump start their savings for college and career training. The program will also include free financial education and planning support.

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All eligible students will receive a $25 deposit to start their account. Some students may qualify for an extra $475 based on their family income.

What do families need to do?

Be on the look out for more information next week in your inbox with information about:

• The Release of Information Form to access all the program benefits
• How to opt-out from a My Future Fund Account

IT'S

HERE!

How do I learn more?

Visit: www.myfuturefund.org

Scan: QR Code

Email: myfuturefund@washtenawisd.org

Call: 734-302-2626

The Washtenaw Intermediate School District administers the My Future Fund program in collaboration with Washtenaw County Government. The money in My Future Fund Accounts will be held on behalf of students by the Michigan Education Savings Program and managed by TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc.

Scan to learn more

My Future Fund

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Michigan Education

Justice Coalition

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MEJC has asked us to share about their

Billion Dollar Bake Sale. The goals are to:

• To spread awareness around school funding gaps
• Organize parents and caregivers into action
• Demand legislators to fully and equitably fund Michigan schools

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Billion Dollar Bake Sale

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• How will it work?
• Sell/give away baked goods at a curriculum night or large sporting event
• Have folks sign a postcard to MI legislators.
• MEJC will provide postcards for you!
• Collect all postcards and mail them back to MEJC.
• Rally & bake sale at the State Capitol on October 4th.

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Billion

Dollar Bake Sale

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• Want to host

a sale?

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• Rather just sign

the petition?

PTOC EQUITY REPORT

• Last year was a huge success! We raised and distributed over $60,000 to our Title I PTOs
• Outreach at Community Center Back to School Events
• Promoted Donors Choose match Day events
• Created a dining nights calendar available to all PT(S)Os
• Submission link on website, can share out calendar: https://www.a2schools.org/Page/17139#calendar30188/20220919/month

WHAT WE'VE DONE

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• Update on equity at each meeting

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• Begin work on an equity tool kit
• What do you want to see this year?

WHERE WE ARE GOING

TREASURER’S REPORT

Current Account Balances

Savings: $

Checking: $

Total: $

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Mail dues ($50 annual) to:

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Ann Arbor PTO Council

P O Box 7874

Ann Arbor, MI 48107

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Update PTO Officer Contacts

• Please update PTO contact information using this form (sent out with announcements as well as directly to Reps google group).

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• NOTE, the form also seeks feedback on outreach/engagement opportunities between PTOC Exec Board and members.

AFFORDABLE

ENRICHMENT

A2 SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

In Schools

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A2SO @ School

Instrument Petting Zoos

My Song

Young Artist Competition

Youth Concerts

(grades 3-5 and 6-8)

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In Communities

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Public Chamber Concerts

Farmers Markets

Instrument Petting Zoos

KinderConcerts

Used Instrument Drive

• Contact Kathryn Marks

at kmarks@a2so.org

for more info!

A2 SYMPHONY

LESLIE SCIENCE + HANDS ON MUSEUM

All programs have scholarships available for schools who qualify, offsetting up to 80% of the program fee. The majority of their fundraising efforts focus on access to sites and programs, keeping costs as low as possible while providing scholarships to support further reduction of costs.

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“We know that all children are naturally born scientists, inquisitive and eager to learn. We see the joy of discovery and wonder every day in the programs we run, and believe it is important that ALL children have opportunities to reinforce the concepts they are learning in school with hands-on experiences.”

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To explore with LSNC or HOM, contact: Discoverscienceandnature.org or call (734) 995-5439

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LESLIE SCIENCE + HANDS ON MUSEUM

In Schools

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They have a robust outreach program, where they can visit a single classroom, an assembly, or fill the gym for a Super Science Fest or Family Night. Programs range from hands-on experiments to live animal experiences. Preschool through 8th grade. Programs start at $180

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LESLIE SCIENCE + HANDS ON MUSEUM

Virtual Programs

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For over 10 years, they have offered virtual programming that includes a hands-on kit sent to the classroom. Students dissect owl pellets or cow eyes alongside their educators, explore the scientific method and states of matter, or understand fractions through interactive and engaging programs. Programs start at $175

LESLIE SCIENCE + HANDS ON MUSEUM

On-Site

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Groups of 15 or more can book a time to visit the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Leslie Science & Nature Center or the Yankee Air Museum. Topics vary from water cycle to Magnets, Cow Eye Dissection to Habitats. Preschool through 8th grade. Programs start at $7/student with a minimum required.

EMBRACING OUR DIFFERENCES

eodmichigan.org

Embracing Our Differences Michigan is a nonprofit organization that uses the power of art and education to open hearts and celebrate the diversity of the human family.

UM NATURAL

HISTORY

MUSEUM

Discounted Fall Field Trips!

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$1 off per person admission

September-December 2023

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• Schedule now, trips fill quickly
• Program fees are additional
• 50% off scholarships are available for schools w/ 40%+ free/reduced price lunch

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ummnh.org

Get inspired!

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• Join us for special field trip days on Weather (Nov 3 and Jan 26) and Geology (Oct 20 and March 15)
• Learn about bioluminescent bacteria, identify rocks, or analyze fossils in our labs
• Discover the ecosystems in our Exploring Michigan gallery
• Walk inside a cell in our Under the Microscope gallery

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ummnh.org

Get inspired!

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In the Planetarium

• Explore constellations and sky motions
• Discover Eclipses
• Hear Native American sky stories

At the stream table:

• Learn about rivers and landforms with our 10-foot stream table

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ummnh.org

Dinosaur Discoveries: Ancient Fossils, New Ideas

Opens February 17, 2024

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Special Dinosaur Discoveries Adaptations school program!

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Traveling Exhibition from the �American Museum of Natural History

Exhibition Highlights

• How Dinosaurs Moved
• The Liaoning Forest
• How Dinosaurs Behaved:
• Extinction

ummnh.org

ANN ARBOR

DISTRICT LIBRARY

BLACK & BROWN THEATRE

Black and Brown Theatre was founded in 2016 to create opportunities for theatre artists of color and communities through live performances, music, literature, workshops and digital content. For more information please visit www.blackandbrowntheatre.org or follow @bandbtheatre on social media.

Next up:

October 16

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Building an Equity Toolkit