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Friends of Walgrove Members Meeting

February 5, 2013

6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Walgrove Avenue Elementary School

1630 Walgrove Avenue*Los Angeles, CA 90066

Phone (310)391-7104*Fax (310)391-9809

http://www.friendsofwalgrove.com/

I. Special Thanks- Brandy OeserA. Talent Show Organizers: Amy, Melissa, Laura, John, Logan, Jeff, Billy, Chris, and LanceB. Auction Volunteers and Callers (We are looking for bartenders and a DJ for the auction party)C. Walgroovy English Tea Hosts: Groppe & Eyeler FamiliesD. 3rd Grade Movie Night: Laura & VolunteersE. Walgroovy Japanese Moonviewing Hosts: Simonowitz & Eyeler FamiliesF. Benny's Taco Dine Out: Susie and ParticipantsG. Community Day: Katka and VolunteersH. Mural Team: Renee, Georgia and othersI. Green Team: Walgrove Wildlands

J. Tour Organizers: Michelle, Warner, Leisle, Julie, TeresaK. Coffee Chat Bakers

II. Guest Speaker- Differentiation Teacher: Lynn WebsterA. Enrichment started last week. There are 23 different offerings!B. We have an English and a Math pilot program that we will be testing out. Lynn can see how theseprograms will be particularly good for specific kids.C. Club Walgrove program is running very successfully with outstanding high school students workingwith a select group of our students after school.D. We have 3 students teachers currently helping out in 1st grade. They are a huge help.

III. School/Instructional Reports- Principal's Report- Olivia AdamsA. One of her goals she is continuing to work on is making sure we are using the data from the quarterlyassessment tests in English and math in a useful way.

B. We are moving from using California Standards to Common Core Standards, which have beenadopted by 47 states. This focuses on developing students as learners, to ask questions, and read for apurpose.C. There is a Local School Leadership (LSLC) meeting next Wednesday, February 13 at 3:30 p.m. Oneof the issues to be discussed is ways to retain families at our school. All are invited to attend.

IV. School Site Council- Sarah ReimersA. The next meeting is February 11. All are invited to attend.B. The SSC are the Core Beliefs watchdogs, and they are working on a Core Beliefs Orientationdocument.C. They are also trying to find different ways of communicating with different families so we cancontinue to inform more people.

V. Office Reports

A. President- Julie Dair1. Julie is still working on the bulleting boards in the Parent Center.

B. VP Fundraising- Brandy Oeser1. The Annual Fund is at about $84,000. The goal is $100,000.

a. We are doing a participation drive the week of February 19. We need 75% of families toparticipate in order to hold Wacky Wednesday.b. Anne is looking for a replacement Annual Fund Coordinator.

2. The Auctiona. The party is April 13 and the online auction starts March 18.b. We've already received about 100 donations and more items are rolling in.c. There is going to be an auction raffle with a $1,000 cash first prize.

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3. We are receiving about $6,000 per quarter from Ralph's.4. The Walk-a-thon is going to be held May 17.5. We are going to have an adult screening of the movie Blackfish by first grade parent GabriellaCowperwaite in March in the auditorium. Babysitting will be available in the library.

VI. Old BusinessA. Green Space Update- Walgrove Wildlands

1. All work that has been done so far has been completed by LAUSD. Our work week-end is

scheduled for April 19 & 20.B. Grant Task Force- Sarah Reimers

1. They have a sales team ready to go in if anyone has a corporate contact.2. We can not yet count on money from grants for budgetary concerns.

VII. HappeningsA. Parent Tour: 2/6 from 8:15-10 a.m.B. Walgroovy Sweetheart Dance Party: 2/9, 4-6 p.m., Oeser HomeC. Walgroovy Chinese New Year's Party: 2/10, 1:30-4:30 p.m.D. Annual Fund Participation Drive: 2/19-2/22E. Auction Donations Due: 2/25F. Dine Out TBD: 2/26G. Yearbook Dedication Ad Sales Begin: 2/27

VIII. Help WantedsA. Annual Fund Coordinator: Anne would like a replacement by June 1st.B. Annual Fund Table Volunteers: 2/19-2/22C. Student Council Volunteers: help make bookmarksD. Lunch/Recess Volunteers