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Happy May!

SHEPHERD PTO MEETING

MAY 15, 2024

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AGENDA

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Welcome

Agenda Overview

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AP Coles Update (Q&A)

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PTO Business

May TAP Award; May Budget Update

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Committee Updates

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Upcoming Events

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Upcoming Events

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Upcoming Events

  • 19th Annual Spring Gala - Saturday, May 18th
  • Family/Faculty Softball Game - Wednesday, May 29th
  • Memorial Day (No School) - Monday, May 27th
  • Strong Start Assembly (PreK-3 Families invited) - Friday, May 31st
  • Election Day (No School) - Tuesday, June 4th
  • June LSAT Meeting - Wednesday, June 12th
  • June PTO Meeting - Wednesday, June 12th
  • 5th Grade Promotion - Thursday, June 13th
  • Last Day of School - Monday, June 17th
  • LSAT/PTO Transition - Monday, July 1st

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AP Coles Update

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Acting Principal Updates

  • Interim Principal Update
  • Q&A

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Assistant Principal

Shamayne Coles

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PTO Business

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TEACHER APPRECIATION PROGRAM (TAP)

  • May Winner: Dr. Wilson & Ms. Caola
  • 5th Grade
  • Nomination: Anonymous

“Dr. Wilson has dedicated all her time to make her students phenomenal on writing, reading and also to love what they are learning by using different techniques.”

“[Ms. Caola] is dedicated, passionate, hard working and gives 125 percent to her students, coworkers and parents.”

  • Dr. Wilson & Ms. Caola will split a wishlist fund bonus!

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End of April Financials Summary

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REVENUES

Planned Budget

YTD

(as of 30MARCH24)

180 Fund

18,000.00

18,545.58

Gear Sales

16,250.00

11,487.42

Shopping for Shepherd Program

500.00

44.47

Grant Funding

5,500.00

3,000.00

Yearbooks

3,400.00

44.37

Miscellaneous Revenue

500.00

625.26

Fall Fest

12,000.00

18,798.30

Restaurant Nights

500.00

0.00

Game/Movie Nights

1,000.00

0.00

Fall Photo Fundraiser

5,000.00

5,071.74

Holiday Bazaar and Sale

2,000.00

2,610.00

Summer Camp/Health & Wellness Expo

500.00

379.97

Spring Gala and Auction

65,000.00

19,109.54

Faculty-Parent Softball and Kickball Games

200.00

0.00

EXPENSES (CONT’D)

Planned Budget

YTD

(as of 30MARCH24)

Walk/Bike to School Day

60.00

41.88

Fall Fest

6,000.00

9,196.23

Fall Photo Fundraiser (Photog Fees)

2,000.00

1,850.00

Holiday Bazaar and Sale

250.00

1,663.30

Summer Camp/Health & Wellness Expo

500.00

180.00

Spring Gala/Auction

30,000.00

5,.463.50

Gear Procurement

60.00

12,468.54

Yearbook Purchase

6,000.00

0.00

Beautification Day(s)

1,500.00

0.00

A/V Upgrades for Multipurpose Room

14,700.00

24,065.00

Outdoor Learning

15,000.00

0.00

Boo-Hoo Breakfast

411.00

33.11

Monthly Coffee and Conversation with Principal Russell

1,000.00

44.40

Faculty-Parent Softball/Kickball Games

750.00

236.81

Cheerleading Team (Earmarked from fundraising)

1,358.80

991.31

Drama Club (Earmarked from fundraising)

2,195.76

788.20

Professional Services (Tax/Audit)

1,000.00

41.00

Web Site Maintenance

866.21

1,142.34

Banking/Merchant Fees

2,000.00

2,382.99

EXPENSES

Planned Budget

YTD

(as of 30MARCH24)

School Operational Support Fund

7,500.00

3,137.49

Principal’s Fund

2,500.00

1,312.03

Staff Discretionary Classroom Supplies (Wishlist)

16,460.92

8,796.96

Staff Professional Development

4,530.00

2,030.00

Staff Appreciation

3,500.00

1,676.91

Staff In-Service Meeting Catering

417.71

0.00

School Fieldtrips

20,500.00

6,239.00

Technology Repair/Replacement Fund

8,500.00

8,371.08

Room Parent Fund

8,000.00

3,593.50

Book-o-Ween / Halloween Parade

100.00

100.00

Mardi Gras Celebration

1,000.00

1,000.00

5th Grade Exhibition

250.00

0.00

International Day

250.00

270.73

Field Day

6,200.00

0.00

5th Grade Promotion

1,250.00

0.00

Popsicles and Praise (PK-4th Grade Promotions)

500.00

0.00

Parking Permits for Staff

2,500.00

500.00

PARCC Snack Attack

750.00

750.00

YTD Revenue

$81,250.91

YTD Expenses

$98,546.31

Net Change

($17,295.40)

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Committee Updates

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PTO Board/LSAT Election Results Nominations

Congratulations to our 2024-2025 PTO Board and LSAT Members!

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PTO Board Members

Co-President: Amber Romine

Vice President: Amy Zettle

Co-President: Lauren Okonkwo

Treasurer: Paige Johnson

Corresponding Secretary: Artemis Benedetti

Assistant Treasurer: Liz Daly

Recording Secretary: Candace Mainor

LSAT Members

Dominic Ju

Jessie Caola

Kate Snyder

Julia DeAngelo

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SY 2024-2025 Committee Chairs Needed

Fundraising and Grants Committee

Family Engagement Committee

Communications, Advocacy and Community Relations Committee

Curriculum and Staff Support Committee

Health, Wellness, and Sustainability Committee

Facilities Improvement Committee

Audit Committee

Nominating Committee

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19th Annual Spring Gala & Fundraiser

Ticket sales have closed for the gala, but bidding is open!

Even if you are not attending, you can still bid on auction items by registering in Handbid.

Auction Items include:

  • Personalized Classroom Projects
  • Principal, Assistant Principal, PE Teacher, IB Teacher for a day
  • Teach with Ms Caola and Park Playdate with Ms. Shepherd
  • VIP Seating for the 2024 Winter Concert, 2025 Spring Musical and for 2025 5th Grade Promotion
  • Nats tickets and University of Michigan Football Tickets
  • Gift cards to many local retailers such as Reveler’s Hour, Tail up Goat, Nail Saloon, Nothing Bundt Cakes, etc.
  • Overnight trips to St. Michaels and Harper’s Ferry
  • Sign-up parties for Sweat DC workout, Paint & Sip, BBQ & Bourbon, and Mah Jong and Mixers

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19th Annual Spring Gala Appeal & Uniform Puzzle

TWO-FOLD APPEAL:

Money raised through this year’s appeal (paddle raise) will be earmarked to:

  1. Fund operational needs due to budgetary reductions
  2. Partially fund the IB Passport Program.

‘FREEDOM FROM UNIFORMS’ CROWDRAISE:

This year, the Gala Committee is trying a unique feature in Handbid. Families can buy 1 puzzle piece (or more!) for $40. If all 100 puzzle pieces are purchased, the Shepherd Elementary administration has agreed to grant “No Uniform” month from May 27th - June 17th.

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THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!

NEXT PTO MEETING WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 12TH!

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