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
Upcoming Events
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Upcoming Events
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AP Coles Update
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Acting Principal Updates
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Assistant Principal
Shamayne Coles
PTO Business
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TEACHER APPRECIATION PROGRAM (TAP)
“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.”
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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) |
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 | |
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LSAT Members | |
Dominic Ju | Jessie Caola |
Kate Snyder | Julia DeAngelo |
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:
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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:
‘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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