Whitewater Middle School PTO Meeting
December 11, 2015

I.  Meeting called to order at 9:34 by Renee Gable.

II.  Minutes from November’s meeting approved, motion: A. Buie, 2nd: K. Kugler.

III.  Principal’s Report	
	A.  February 19 is the 8th grade dance.
	B.  Milestone Test scores were distributed this week.
	C.  Exams for 8th graders are the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday before the holiday break.  There is no reading exam.
	D.  The Teacher of the Year reception is Thursday, December 17.  PTO will reimburse for the cost of the cake.
	E.  An IC message will go home regarding exam exemption and student attendance.

IV.  Requests for funds
	The only item here is a pending item from the November meeting:
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.

V.  Committee Reports
	A.  Fundraising
		1.  We raised $3600+ through Yankee Candle; incentive prizes were distributed.
		2.  Jamberry Nails is ongoing, as is Amazon Smile.
	B.  Dances
		1.  There will not be a 2nd school-wide dance this school year.  PTO will host a yearbook signing party in May.
		2.  The 8th graders will have a dance 2/19/16.  More information will come home.
	C.  Marquee: Beta Club had offered to take over the marquee, but they are not able to do so.  Michelle Walker will continue to be in charge of the marquee.
	D.  Staff Wrap Event: the event dates were 12/2 and 12/9.  It was a success!  60 gifts remain to be wrapped, and those will be wrapped after today’s PTO meeting.
	E.  Grade Level Parent Reps
		1.  Today was the last day to turn in money for teacher gifts.
		2.  Nancy Daniell is retiring at the end of this semester.  8C is having a celebration in her honor Friday, 12/18.  An IC message went home to those parents.
	F.  Spiritwear: the display case in the front office and the website have been updated with new merchandise.
	G.  Hospitality
		1.  “Treat Day” is today, 12/11 in the teacher’s lounge.
		2.  “Souper Bowl” is in January.  Volunteers, look for an IC message.
	H.  Landscaping: A plan is still in progress; we are planning a work day for February.

VII.  Adjournment: meeting was adjourned at 9:52 by Renee Gable

The next PTO meeting is January 15, 2016 at 9:30am.