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CLARKE ELEMENTARY PTCO A Parent-Teacher-Community Organization MEETING MINUTES December 5th, 2016

The meeting of the Clarke Elementary PTCO was held at 5:30pm at Clarke Elementary. In attendance were 2015-2016 board members President-Carrie Benda, Secretary-Peggy Lundquist, Treasurer-Heather Kent, and Teacher Liaison Kim Schade.

Principal’s Update. Mrs. Kiger was in attendance. -On February 21st 4th and 8th grades will participate in required NAEP testing that will contribute to the “Nation’s Report Card” statistics. -Band and choir concerts have begun. -The playground project is still in the works but awaiting further decisions on district building usage.

Teacher Update. -Fran Christian was in attendance. -The third grade has their field trip to the Capital and Historical Museum planned, and they are also planning a trip to East Lake Park in spring. -Next year third grade will conduct Smarter Balance literacy testing. -In math, students are working on multiplication and division and using the Reflex program.

Committee Reports

Carnival. The date on the calendar is March 31st, which is two weeks after Spring Break.

Conference Food. None.

Scrap Crop. None.

Movie Night. Heather is planning the next Movie Night for January.

T- Shirts. None.

Yearbook. Peggy has contacted the AEA with questions, and is planning to start the book after Christmas break.

Vendor Fair. None.

Walk-A-Thon. The event brought $8303 profit. Ideas for next year included contacting businesses for participation and donations as well as contacting the CCDC for donations. 1 CLARKE ELEMENTARY PTCO MEETING MINUTES December 5th, 2016 Page 1 of 2 Other ideas for raising more funds were having a haunted house in the elementary hallways, or partnering with the Conservation Board for their Halloween walk at East Lake Park. Another idea was hosting a “Breakfast with Santa”.

Treasurer’s Report. Heather hasn’t yet received a balance from Central Office, but estimates $53,000 before commitments.

Field Trips. None.

PR. None.

Old Business. None.

New Business. None.

The next meeting will be held January 9th.

Respectfully submitted,

Peggy Lundquist, Secretary, Clarke Elementary PTCO

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