6:30 - 6:45 – Warm Welcome Ice Breaker and Introductions

 

6:45 – 7:00 – Principal’s Report 

  • Dolly – 2nd therapy dog is in the building this week – getting acclimated to school and kids
  • E-learning plan is in place if needed – would be implemented after 2 true “snow days” have taken place
    • Attendance would be taken by way of the students engaging with the content/choice boards assigned by their teacher, etc.
  • We’ll be going into a 2-year building project. In the beginning of May, Gym, Band spaces will be impacted, which will impact band and choir concerts.
  • Band concert will take place at Chaska High School
  • Choir concert TBD
    • Request made to see if we could use risers onstage to see students better
  • Due to construction, JES will NOT be a Club Care Site this summer.
  • Teacher conferences upcoming
    • 2/19 – 3:30 – 7:30
    • 2/24 – 3:30 – 7:30
    • 15-minute conferences, instead of 20 minutes this round
    • Sign-up link will be sent the first week of February
  • We acknowledge that the past week has been hard for many members of our community including those at JES – ALL ARE WELCOME AT JES
  • The group as a whole discussed ways to get involved by supporting our families being affected by the current situation and unrest in MN:
    • Group felt strongly we would like to try to support the families in the JES orbit who may be affected
    • We will have a way to incorporate some type of supply drive into the Winter Event and collect items
    • We will also make a donation from the PTO budget to help where needed
    • Will be exploring what items are most needed, gathering supplies, and a list of organizations that could use our help – more info to be communicated soon.
  • Here is a list of community resources that are available should you, your family or friends need them, and are also available to donate to should you want to support them.

7:00 – 7:05 - Treasurer’s Update

  • Culver’s night raised $828
  • Close to our goal on the food truck
  • Jersey Mike’s should be a great night on 1/14
  • New Mascot costume to be unveiled at Winter Event
    • Need Volunteer and assistant to help guide them
  • Teacher conference meal budget will be increased
    • 2/19 – 3:30 – 7:30
    • 2/24 – 3:30 – 7:30
    • 2 meals will be needed
  • We have a new contact for T-shirt printing – better pricing
  • Reminder to submit Employer Match requests if you donated to the fundraiser.
  • Some companies also reward employees for volunteering at or with a non-profit with a monetary donation to your choice of organization. May be worth checking in with your company to see if they offer any type of program like that.
  • CPA/Tax Support – looking for anyone qualified that would be willing to help file PTO taxes in future years – please reach out to the PTO if you or someone you know is willing to help.

 

7:05 – 7:25 PTO Team Updates

  • Restaurant Nights update
    • Jersey Mike’s TOMORROW 1/14 
    • Upcoming dates: February 26th – Papa Murphy’s – more info to come
  • Winter Event Planning – 1/30

    Event Activity Overview

    • Bingo will take place in the Band Room

    • Cards will be made in the art room to give to nursing home residents

    • Large mural will be drawn near Art Room

    • Free play will be in half of Gym

    • Inflatable Archery hosted by the Scouts will be in the other half of the gym

    • Temporary Tattoos and Face Painting will be outside the art room

    • Quiet area will be in the library for those that need a break

Food & Bev 

  • Pizza will be sold - $3 a slice or 2 for $5

  • Water will be free

Material Needs

    • If you have any of the following to donate, please drop them off at the office labeled JES PTO
      • Small bingo prizes
      • Paper, glue sticks, stickers, markers, crayons, etc.

Volunteers Needed – sign up HERE for a 30-minute shift if you are able to.

It gives the committee a chance to enjoy the event with their families as well!

(Must be logged in to sign up)

 

Color Run – 5/15 – 

    • Call for Committee members – if you are interested in joining the committee – please reach out to the PTO
    • Theme will need to be decided by end-of-month
    • T-shirt design competition for 4th and 5th graders will take place later this Spring – more info to come.

 

7:25-7:30 - Open Forum - Questions, Feedback, Concerns….

  • 5/4 – 5/8 Staff appreciation – donations welcome
  • Diggity Pillows – Diggity is currently on maternity leave with his human – the PTO will purchase pillows or stuffies that can act as a stand-in while he is out.

 Next Meeting: 

  • Tuesday, February 10th @ 6:30 pm in the Media Center. Feel free to contact us anytime @ jonathanelementarypto@gmail.com