CMIT South PTO General Body Meeting September 27

CMIT South PTO General Body Meeting September 27, 2017 PTO@CMITSOUTH. ORG Like our Facebook page @cmit south pto! 1

AGENDA �Introduction/ Welcome �Goals for 2017 -2018 �Treasurer Report �Committee Reports �New Business �Announcements PTO@CMITSOUTH. ORG Like our Facebook page @cmit south pto! 2

Introduction/ Welcome � PTO Executive Board : ◦ ◦ ◦ Monique Gallaway - President Tyrome Smith - Vice President Lorna Campbell - Recording Secretary Angelia Scott - Treasurer Lacy Holland- Wallace - Assistant Treasurer Cathy. Ann Andrews – Volunteer Coordinator Tammeca Riley – Middle School Representative Debbie Pearson – High School Representative Veronica Monroe – School Staff Representative , Director Tiffawny Green – School Staff Representative, Director Mrs. Asafa – Principal, CMIT South New Administration: Mrs. Patrice Harrell-Carter, Mr. Tanner Budiyar � CLF Representative � School Board Representative � PTO@CMITSOUTH. ORG Like our Facebook page @cmit south pto! 3

Purpose � To promote a closer relationship between home and school so parents, teachers, staff and the community may collaborate in an effective, purposeful and meaningful way that benefits the welfare of the CMIT South student body. � To work with others (community network) to enhance the quality education for all children and youth and seek to participate in the decision making process. � Help to raise and collect charitable contributions(501© (3))to support educational and extracurricular activities for the student body PTO@CMITSOUTH. ORG Like our Facebook page @cmit south pto! 4

Goals for 2017 - 2018 Increase Involvement & Membership � To strengthen and build CMIT South networks and develop student scholars by creating enriching programs, experiences, and friendships for the CMIT South Community ◦ CMIT South Community Networks that include: �CLF, School Board, Parents, Teachers, Businesses, Colleges, and Students ◦ Provide Enriching Family Supportive Programs �Parent University �Lions’ Club �Student Fun Night (Math, Art, Games, etc. ) ◦ Support and Participate in Student Programs �CMIT South Cares (Community Service Focus) �Compassion Games model (http: //compassiongames. org/) �Ready Set Help Representative – Felicia Johnson PTO@CMITSOUTH. ORG � Like our Facebook page @cmit south pto! 5

Compassion Games Model PTO@CMITSOUTH. ORG Like our Facebook page @cmit south pto! 6

Ready, Set, Help “Always Ready to Help” Established as a LLC in VA July 2016 (in process of converting to a non-profit) Initiate community service projects that Combat Homelessness, Empower Youth, and Rebuild Neighborhoods Project Winter Prep: Provided people living on the streets with items needed to endure winter months Boldly Empowered to be Young, Outstanding, Unstoppable (B. E. Y. O. U. ) Workshops: Self-Esteem focused Work with local non-profits to provide services and/or volunteers Girls on the Run (North Virginia) 5 k Race DC Play Day (upcoming) 7

October 7, 2017 The event goals: Expose CMIT students to women who kicked down the STEM door Show the diversity of STEM women and STEM fields Encourage students to pursue a STEM career The day will include: Opening remarks from a special guest speaker from NASA Fun hands-on exercises in each of the STEM disciplines led by women in STEM careers Luncheon with a dynamic woman speaker from Army Dental Corps Swag bag with STEM focused items donated from Department of Agriculture Event coincides with the International Day of the Girl Child (Oct 11), an international observance day declared by the United Nations that supports more opportunity for girls and increases awareness of gender inequality faced by girls worldwide based upon their gender 8

We need PTO Help Sign up students!!! Goal is to have 100 student participates Help with the logistics of the event Move students around Escort volunteers and help in the classroom Serve the donated lunch (Dominos Pizza, Salad, Cookies) Lead a STEM exercise Requesting PTO provide additional items for lunch Planning for approx. 150 people (100 students and 50 volunteers) Water Plates and Silverware 9

Points of Contact Ready, Set, Help LLC P. O. Box 150202 Alexandria, VA 22315 www. readysethelp. org https: //www. facebook. com/Readysethelp. org/ Felicia Johnson (703) 879 -2816 Felicia@readysethelp. org Quinn Fowler (469) 363 -1700 Quinn_2428@hotmail. com 10

Reports � Treasurer – Angelia Scott ◦ Review Proposed Budget for 2017 -2018 � Nominating Committee- Tammeca Riley ◦ Open Position -Corresponding Secretary � Membership – Cathy. Ann Andrews ◦ $15. 00 per family, teacher, or business � ($15 / 600 families- $9, 000) ◦ Incentives ◦ Special Skills � Fundraisers ◦ Mid- Atlantic Fundraiser – Starts 9/28/2017 ◦ Picture Day - 10/31/2017 ◦ First Fridays – Lunch on me - $43, 200 � ($8 a month/ 600 families/ 9 months/$72 per family) ◦ Box Tops, Krispy Kreme PTO@CMITSOUTH. ORG Like our Facebook page @cmit south pto! 11

New Business Development of PTO Afternoon Store Proposal � Parent Survey – Let’s get to know you and your skill set � Traffic Analysis & Review ◦ NO Parking signs on Fallard Ct. ◦ Crossing Guard ◦ Land Use Modification (Long-term) � Committee sign-up ◦ Fundraising, Technology, Picture Day , Career Day, Field Day, Teacher Appreciation, Box Tops, Community Event, Year-End Family Event, Earth Day, Parent University, Lions Club, CMIT South Kidz. Cares, Clean-up/ Greenup Day � “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away. ” — William Shakespeare PTO@CMITSOUTH. ORG Like our Facebook page @cmit south pto! 12

Announcements Conference Call Option will be available at the next meeting � Subscribe to the CMIT South Newsletter � ◦ http: //cmitsouth. org/cmit-south-newsletters/ Picture day is scheduled for October 31, 2017 � Next PTO Meetings are located in the CMIT South Cafeteria ◦ Wednesday, November 1 st – 6: 00 pm – 8: 00 pm* � ◦ Thursday, December 14 th – 5: 30 pm -8: 00 pm+ To contribute to the next meeting, please email pto@cmitsouth. org by Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Please be sure to put in the subject header – INPUT PTO General � Please be sure your student abides by the Uniform Policy for CMIT South � *Parent University will be offered + Holiday Fellowship PTO@CMITSOUTH. ORG Like our Facebook page @cmit south pto! 13

"Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much. " --Helen Keller Thank you ! We look forward to working together in 2017 -2018. PTO@CMITSOUTH. ORG Like our Facebook page @cmit south pto! 14

CMIT SOUTH PTO: Executive Board Members � President Monique Gallaway, mgallaway. cmitspto@gmail. com � Vice President Tyrome Smith, tyromesmith@gmail. com � Treasurer Angelia Scott, ascottpo@gmail. com � Assistant Treasurer Lacy Holland –Wallace, lhollandwallace@gmail. com � Recording Secretary Lorna Campell, lcampbellpto@gmail. com � Corresponding Secretary * Angela Martin, angie. B. martin@gmail. com � Middle School Representative Tammeca Riley , middleschrep@gmail. com � High School Representative Debbie Pearson, highschrep@gmail. com � Volunteer Coordinator Cathy. Ann Andrews, andrewscimtsouth@gmail. com � CMIT South Directors Ms. Veronica Monroe, Tiffawny Green � CMIT South Administration Mrs. Asafa, lasafa@cmitsouth. org � * confirmed at the 9/27 PTO meeting PTO@CMITSOUTH. ORG Like our Facebook page @cmit south pto! 15