Welcome to Glenn Stephens PTO

meeting

Agenda

• Welcome• PTO Board overview• -Board introductions & Board positions

openings• Principal report• Stephens overview • Fundraiser/Grants/Endowment

On the way to school…

8 buses going to/from Stephens

Orange- Junction Rd areaBrown/Green/ Gold- Valley RidgePink /Red –Wexford NeighborhoodSilver/Yellow- Allied Drive

Neighborhood

Fearless Crossing Guard!

This year we have a new

crossing guard. Her name is Jay Narayanaswamy

…I think we will

call her Ms. Jay!

Front Office- Dena and Marci

Dena is camera shy!

Keeping School CleanJim, Russ & Summer

Fundraisers

• Chip Shoppe- Starts Sept-Pick up at teacher conferences. Last year earned $3500.

• WI Homegrown- starts October-pick up early Dec. Last year earned $1200

• T-shirt sales- Coming up…Last year earned $1450• Fun Fair- March- Last year earned $5500• Original Artwork-April- last year earned $2000• Cash Donations- year long-$1700

PTO Budget

• Student events:Fall movie night, spring Dance, Science Night & Talent Show

• Field Trips• Hospitality-K coffee, teacher in-service lunch-

Teacher appreciation• Academic events- Geography & Spelling, chess

club, Math Olympiad• Misc PTO expenses- see full budget handout

GrantsSince 2009, we’ve written and/or assisted with at least 6 grants

and received the following for GlennStephens:

--About$5,000 from the Berbee Educational Technology Fund for mobile presentationstations

--About$2,000 from Altrusa Madison to buy new titles for the book room

--About$3,000 from Evjue for “fidget kits” for each class room

--About$5,000 from Berbee Educational Technology Fund for electronic white boards

Question:

What do you do if you have to pick up your child during the school day?

Answer: Send a note to your teacher the morning of, if you know in advance.

orCall the school to advice them of your plan to

prepare your child and their teacher.

Question

If I am picking up my child, can I pick them up from their classroom?

Answer: No. Go to the front office and they will call your child’s teacher to let them know you are waiting.

Question

Where do you park during the school day to avoid getting a ticket?

Answer: Park on the east side of Rosa road, look out for the bus stop right before Stadium Drive. No parking in front of school from 7 -4:30. Careful to not block driveways or garbage cans!

Question

I am coming in to volunteer at school, do I need to check in anywhere?

Answer: Yes, there is a sign-in sheet in the front office for volunteers. Please sign out when you leave. In addition if you are leaving with your child please sign them out in the binder next to the volunteer sign-in sheet.

Question

Why is there a security system and how does it work?

Answer: All MMSD elementary schools have added security systems this year as part of their safety plan.

-To enter when doors are locked, push button at front door and you will be buzzed in.

Question

What should I do if my child wakes up sick?

Answer: Call the Safe Arrival number (608-204-1908). If you don’t call and leave a message, Dena or Marci will call you!!!!

Question

We will be going out of town and my child will miss school. Do I have to tell anyone?

Answer: Your child’s teacher would probably appreciate a note stating days that you will be gone. Also, in the front office there is a form that you need to fill out and give back to the secretaries.

Question

How long can my child keep their library book before it is due back?

Answer: Students are able to check out and return books each week when their class goes

to their scheduled library time.

Question

My child is riding the bus home with a friend after school. Do I need to write a note?

Answer: Yes. Please write a note allowing your child to go home with their friend and include the bus color. Show the note to the teacher and give to bus driver.

Question

I would like to contact my child’s teacher. What is the best way to contact him/her?

Answer: Each teacher has a classroom telephone. During the day that telephone number will go through the front office first. If it is an emergency let the front desk person know, otherwise they will send you to the teacher’s voice mail. Email is available as well. All info is on the MMSD website.

Question

Are there PTO meetings every month?

Answer: Other than December there is a PTO meeting the 2nd Tuesday of every month. To maximize attendance we are trying to attract many parents to 2 key meetings. October and April. You are welcome to come to the PTO meetings each month, but they are a little more functional than fun!

Any other Questions???

BIG PTO MEETING

October 9th

6:30-8:00Childcare provided

Look for more details to come…

Thanks for coming and investing in your

child’s school!