Our Values We have adopted the Wake County

Our Values We have adopted the Wake County PTA values and believe they help us to support the Abbotts Creek Elementary PBIS. Collaboration We work in partnership with a wide array of individuals and organizations to accomplish our agreed-upon goals. Our Mission The Abbotts Creek Elementary School PTA believes in making every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. Our mission is to support the academic, cultural, social and emotional needs of all ACES students through volunteer engagement, fundraising and relevant programing. We strive to be a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities and a strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child. Commitment We are dedicated to promoting children’s health, well-being and educational success through strong parent, family, and community involvement. Accountability We acknowledge our obligations. We deliver on our promises. We abide by NCPTA Uniform Bylaws. Respect We value our colleagues and ourselves. We expect the same high quality of effort and thought from ourselves as we do from others. Inclusivity We invite the stranger and welcome the newcomer. We value and seek input from as wide a spectrum of viewpoints and experiences as possible. Integrity We act consistently with our beliefs. When we err, we acknowledge the mistake and seek to make amends. ACES PTA Meeting 9/14/2016 6: 30 pm

Introductions Laura Bowman Lauren Jones Aimee Dudley Mary Mudryk Scott Schnack Jennifer Gallagher Marla Binker Susan Reynolds Charissa Sturrino Jodi Bulmer President VP, Hospitality VP, Fundraising Secretary Treasurer Member at Large / Membership Member at Large Cultural Arts / Reflections Advocacy Committee Chair Audit Committee Chair

We are still accepting corporate sponsors! Sponsor Thank You Laura Bowman o Michael Terbet, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry Walston Ø o Spencer Properties Ø o Golden Gator Healthy Smiles Ø o Golden Gator Silver Gator Galligan Family Dentistry Ø Silver Gator

Thank You Laura Bowman Mr. Brian Mr. Kevin

Membership Drive Laura Bowman $10 person to join! Membership goal is 300 Current number of members is right at 150

Budget Scott Schnack 2016 -2017 Review Operating Expenses Income $2470 Expense $2323 Active Fundraising Income $33829 Expense $6374 Passive Fundraising Income $3133 Expense $0 Advocacy & Support Income $2592 Expense $4831 Family Outreach Income $289 Expense $1038 Cultural Arts Income $0 Expense $5466 Literacy Support Income $9146 Expense $6985 School Reinvestment Income $0 Expense $0 Ending bank account total $31, 149 20 K reserved for shade structures & outdoor learning spaces

Budget Scott Schnack 2017 -2018 Expenses $87, 925 2017 -2018 Overview Operating Expenses Ø Software, supplies, memberships, dues Income $3000 Expense $3510 Active Fundraising Income $35, 500 Expense $5500 Passive Fundraising Income $4200 Expense $0 Advocacy & Support Ø Backpack buddies, clubs, recorders Income $1150 Expense $7500 Educator Support Income $0 Ø Grants, Bus support, teachers appreciation Expense $20, 550 Family Outreach Income $0 Ø STEAM nights and programs, family programs Expense $1850 Cultural Arts Literacy Support Income $11, 500 Ø Book Fair, See Spot Read, Spelling Bee School Reinvestment Income $0 Ø Shade structures / outdoor learning, improved technology Income $0 Expense $6000 Expense $12, 000 Expense $31, 015

Budget Scott Schnack 2017 -2018 Budget Vote

Spirit Wear Scott Schnack Look for Spirit Wear order information soon! Friday’s are Spirit Days!

Fundraising Aimee Dudley Big ticket item this year is keeping our technology ratio at 2: 1 “Making Great Gators” Campaign Restaurant / Spirit Nights

Hospitality Lauren Jones Teacher Appreciation 10/20 (Favorite Flower) / Catered Lunch 12/21 (Expression of Thanks) / Holiday Dessert Bar 02/09 (School Supply) / Catered Lunch 05/11 (Teacher Favorite) / Catered Lunch

Cultural Arts Sue Reynolds Leni Newell Our artist-in-residence Leni Newell will inspire our 5 th grade students to create large, vibrant, fabric banners for our Cafe! This is part 2 of our two-year cafe banner project. How exciting for our 5 th graders to create a permanent legacy for their school! Number Drummer (November 16 th) Will present an amazing interactive math & music performance. Everyone will play an instrument. . . simultaneously. . . using Math! Digeridoo Down Under (February 8 th) They will introduce our children to Australian Music & caring for our environment. Have you ever seen anyone play a didgeridoo?

Reflections Sue Reynolds The PTA has signed ACES up for this years Reflections program. Please encourage your students to participate!

How can you help? Laura Bowman Join PTA today! Bring in your Box Tops Link up Harris Teeter, Kroger and Amazon Accounts Support your student in the “Making Great Gators Campaign” Join a committee Give us feedback

Dates to Remember Laura Bowman September 15 th – 29 th Spirit Wear Drive September 21 st Teacher Work Day (No School) September 29 th Early Release October 4 th Ident-a-Kid October 12 th Fall Picture Day October 20 th Early Release / Bring a Flower October 23 rd – 27 th Artist in Residence October 26 th 3 rd Annual Fun Run & Health Challenge October 31 st Teacher Work Day (No School)

Thank You!