WMS PTO Meeting
November 13, 2015

I.  Meeting was called to order by Renee Gable at 9:33am.

II.  Minutes from October’s meeting were approved, motion: K. Brubaker, 2nd: A. Buie.

III.  Principal’s Report: Mrs. Baldwin was not present but sent the following items:
	A.  Thank you to the PTO for the Veteran’s Day Breakfast.  We fed over 200 people.
	B.  PTO provided refreshments for the Beta Club induction.  Thank you.
	C.  There will be no school Monday - Friday, 11/23-11/27 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

IV.  Requests for Funds
	A.  Connections Teachers: Requesting $895 for a site license for a remedial math program for 7th and 8th grade students.  The PTO wants to make sure this is not a duplication of a math program that we purchased for the school last school year.  We will speak to Mr. Butera for clarification.  Motion:  Contingent upon a conversation with Mr. Butera, we voted to approve the purchase of this site license.  Motion: D. Henderson, 2nd: A. Buie.
	B.  Math Bowl: Ms. Fetter is requesting $45 for lunch/dessert for the math bowl team.  Approved.  Motion: A. Buie, 2nd: K. Brubaker.

V.  Committee Reports
	A.  Fundraising: Laura Ryckeley
		1.  Yankee Candle: 1/2 of the delivered boxes still need to be picked up by parents.  Any packages that had issues are being handled quickly by our Yankee Candle rep.  Our profit as of now is $3433.43.  That amount could go up through the catalog sales that extend through 1/14/16.
		2.  Jamberry Nails catalogs are available in the front office.  Sales are ongoing.
		3.  Information re: the Amazon Smile fundraising link will be sent home soon.
	B.  Fall Dance: Dionne Henderson
		1.  The dance went well, and the students had a great time.  We had a total revenue of $1465, and after the expenses of pizza, the DJ, drinks, candy, and decorations, we ended up approximately $90 over budget.  The excess candy and drinks can be sold at future events, and these additional sales will assist us in recouping funds. 
		2.  315 students attended the dance.  Approximately 80% of the students present were from the 6th and 7th grades.  
		3.  The chaperones did a great job.  Thanks to all parents who helped out.
	C.  Staff Wrap Event:  The 2 staff wrapping days are 12/2 and 12/9.  Any gifts not wrapped will be completed on 12/11 after the PTO meeting.  Donations of paper and ribbon are being accepted in the front office.
	D.  Hospitality: Ardis Buie
		1.  The Veteran’s Day Breakfast was well attended.  We fed 200 people, including staff.
		2.  Dec 11 is Holiday Treat Day for teachers and staff.  A Sign-Up Genius will go home after the Thanksgiving Holidays.  
	E.  Marquee: Beta Club has offered to take over the changing of the marquee.  We just need to ensure that it is being done.
	F.  Grade Level Parent Reps: The teacher-gift donation letter will go home to all parents on 11/19, 12/2, and 12/9.  Monetary donations will be accepted through 12/11.  
	G.  Spirit Wear: Parents, if you would like to purchase spirit wear for your students for Christmas, please contact Kimberly Mitchell at 404-580-9629.
	H.  Landscaping: Doug Riesberg is going to get in touch with Mrs. Baldwin, come up with a landscaping plan, and present the plan and costs to the PTO.  He has written to Lowe’s and Home Depot to try and get plants donated.  Doug is also still working on a date for a Work Day to clean up the campus.

VI.  Other business:  There is a date change for our next PTO meeting.  It will be Friday, December 11 at 9:30am.

VII.  Meeting adjourned at 10:16am.  Motion to adjourn: D. Henderson, 2nd: K. Brubaker.

The Next PTO Meeting will be 12/11 at 9:30 am.