PTC Meeting Cancelled | 12/08/2016

Snow, Ice, Oh My!

Tonight's meeting has been cancelled due to weather and district closure.  Stay safe and warm everyone!

Your Membership is Crucial - Belong to the Board!

Board Membership Expansion

The current board members would like to extend an invitation to the parents of Englewood to take part as a board member.  The team currently has 5 volunteers and Mr. Etchemendy, the Principal.

As we have progressed through the school year, a couple of volunteers were taking on a couple roles - one they signed up for because there was a vacancy and one they pursued because of need and alignment with their skill set and interest.

Current Member Transitions

Michelle took the Secretary position to ensure there was a complete board.  With the progress that she has made, her true interest and main support of the PTC is with fundraising management from local companies throughout Salem.  Michelle's doing a fantastic job establishing and nurturing relationships with local companies.  She will be transitioning to a role of Fundraising Manager to keep her focused on what she does best.

Heather assumed the role of Volunteer Coordinator because she wanted something that didn't need a lot of time during school hours.  While performing volunteer coordinator work, she realized there was a gap in electronic communication.  Knowing that she has a difficult time keeping up to date with what is going on at the school - she has decided to focus on the social media side of things to make sure that parents are receiving communication from many different outlets.  Heather will be transition to a role of Social Media Manager to keep everyone is up to date on the happenings of PTC.

Position Openings

Outlined below are the roles and responsibilities of the two current openings for Secretary and Volunteer Coordinator.  Please negotiate if you feel this may be too much for you to commit to, but are otherwise interested!  We realize that this is an all volunteer board membership and will remain flexible to keep members!  You have the support of the entire team!

Secretary

The key note taker of the group, the secretary makes sure that we keep track of the information discussed during meetings.

• Primary responsibilities:
• Keep records of discussions and attendance during PTC meetings and board member meetings
• Forward meeting minutes to the Social Media Manager
• Handle correspondence
• Update files associated with PTC in the school office
• Minimum commitment:
• Regular attendance to both board member meetings and PTC meetings
• Board member meetings - 1st Thursday of the month, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
• PTC meetings - 2nd Thursday of the month, 6 - 7 pm
• 1-2 additional hours a week

Volunteer Coordinator

The volunteer coordinator maintains the database of the volunteers in the web-based software, HelpCounter.  This application is user friendly and straight forward.  Set up and provides communication on the number of volunteers needed for an activity and what those responsibilities will be.

• Primary responsibilities:
• Update event information in HelpCounter
• Send requests for volunteers via HelpCounter
• Notify volunteers of expired background check status
• Oversee volunteers at events or provide volunteer list to event coordinator
• Minimum commitment:
• Regular attendance to both board member meetings and PTC meetings
• Board member meetings - 1st Thursday of the month, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
• PTC meetings - 2nd Thursday of the month, 6 - 7 pm
• 2-4 additional hours a week

Benefits of Board Membership

The benefits of being a board member are the same as being an active member of the PTC - but amplified!  You make more connections, you get more insight, you have more influence.

We are not affiliated with the National PTA, but their website explains the benefits of membership the best:

• Get connected - there is no better way to know what is currently going on and what will be happening at the school.
• Discover great resources - school staff often share resources and information about parenting and your student's education that is helpful.
• Tap into a network - PTC functions are opportunities to meet other parents and teachers, building relationships and discussing issues that are important to you.  You can share ideas, concerns, and experiences.
• Watch yourself grow - by volunteering with the PTC, you put your  skills and hobbies to use for a noble cause - for your children and other's in the community.  These volunteer opportunities can help close gaps in resumes or become a safe environment for you to develop skills.
• Speak up - PTC is a way for you to promote change at your child's school.
• Witness improvement - by getting involved you will be part of the solution leading to positive change.  PTC organizes fundraisers to support the students and their educational experience.  PTC supports many of the technological advancements in the classrooms.
• Be a role model - with your membership, you are demonstrating to your child the importance you place on education and being an active member of the community you live in.

Bookaneer Book Fair - Where Books are the Treasure!

Fall Book Fair

Students and families are encouraged to check out the fall book fair!  The theme of the book fair this fall is Bookaneer Book Fair: Where books are the treasure!  The book fair will be decorated with pirate ships and treasure map markings!

Why attend?  Book Fairs are for Families!

Here are a few reasons Scholastic provides book fairs for schools:

• A book fair is a lively and inviting environment where kids can find books they want to read
• All titles are carefully selected by book experts
• The book fair is the perfect opportunity to build your home library, as well as your child's school and classroom libraries

Below is a video with some facts about reading, some current statistics, and what you can do to raise a reader!

Englewood Elementary receives 50% of the proceeds, which brings more books to the library and the classrooms!

Date, Time, and Location

The book fair will be open every day from Monday 11/14/16 to Friday 11/18/16 before and after school from 8:00 - 8:20 am and 2:50 - 3:30 pm.

Special hours on Friday 11/14/16 from 11 am - 1 pm for the Grandparent's Lunch and Book Fair Browse event!

The book fair is set up in the portable building in the front of the school.

Prefer to Shop Online?

Should you prefer to shop online, or your schedule doesn't work for the hours the event is open, please use the following links.

Englewood Elementary School Book Fair Website

This web page gives information about the dates and location of the book fair.  There is another link to preview featured titles.

Englewood Elementary Online Book Fair

Online shopping is available from 11/9/16 to 11/22/16.  All orders will ship directly to the school for free once the online fair is closed.  Orders are estimated to arrive at the school within 5 - 10 business days after the online book fair ends on 11/22/2016.

School Wish List

All items purchased will be labeled as a gift from you and sent directly to the school.  A gift message can be added during checkout.

Thank you for learning more about the book fair!

3 Things Needed to Help With School Picture Retakes

Time

A volunteer is needed for 2 hours on Thursday 11/17 from 9 am to 11 am.

A Smile

 You will be assisting students with their school pictures!  You'll need to bring your own smile to encourage theirs!

Comfortable Shoes

You may be walking all around the school to get students from classrooms.  Make sure you have comfortable shoes!

A single volunteer is needed to assist. 

Responsibilities may include:

• Getting students from classrooms
• Ensuring students have the picture envelopes
• Making sure hair and clothing aren't too out of control

If you can volunteer - please sign up here!

Grandparent's Lunch & Book Fair Browse | Friday 11/18/16

Fall Book Fair Family Event

All grandparents are invited to come to enjoy with their grandchildren on Friday 11/18.  In addition to lunch, grandparents are welcome to explore the book fair afterwards with their young reader.

A Facebook event has been created and may provide future information regarding the lunch and book fair browse!

Grandparent's Lunch

Lunch is $3.70 per adult, to be paid the day of the event - however, you are welcome to bring your own lunch.

On the Menu

The school cafeteria will have the following options on the day of the event:

• Thanksgiving Dinner - turkey and gravy over mashed potatoes, hot green beans, dried cranberries, and a roll
• Bean and cheese burrito
• Chef salad with a roll
• Turkey and cheese sandwich

Lunch Times

Please confirm your student's classroom with your student or parent.

Book Fair Browse

The book fair will be open for the entire lunch duration.  50% of sales goes back to Englewood!  For more information about Scholastic Book Fairs, please visit their website.  

Looking forward to seeing generations of readers at school that day!

Grandparent's Lunch | Volunteer Opportunity!

Volunteers Needed!

We have an upcoming volunteer opportunity for the Grandparent's Lunch occurring on Friday 11/18/2016.  Two volunteers are requested to work from 10 am to 2 pm.  If you can work a partial shift - please contact the volunteer coordinator, Heather Collins, at volunteeratenglewood@gmail.com.

Volunteer Duties

Volunteers are requested to assist with the following:

• Setting up tables, chairs, and decorations
• Greeting grandparents and directing them to the cafeteria
• Assist with general book fair duties
• Take down tables, chairs, and decorations

How to Sign Up to Volunteer

All volunteering is scheduled and tracked through HelpCounter.  Please use your existing account to sign up.  

1. Log into your account on HelpCounter
2. Select "Check for Upcoming Opportunities"
3. Click the "I'll do this" link for the Grandparent's Lunch

If You Don't Have an Account

Set one up!  Click the "Create New User Name" button and follow the instructions provided.

The sooner you have an account through HelpCounter and a cleared background check through the school district - the sooner you will be able to reap the rewards of volunteering and being involved in your child's school!

Enabling Quality Education with the Compact & Parent Involvement Policy

Title I Documents - Compact & Parent Involvement Policy

Since Englewood is a Title I school, there are two new documents about parent involvement.  The Englewood Elementary Compact and the Parent Involvement Policy.

Englewood Elementary School-Student-Parent Compact

The purpose of the school-student-parent compact is to communicate a common understanding of school and home responsibilities to assure that every student attains high standards and a quality education.

Get a downloadable version of the Englewood Elementary School-Student-Parent Compact

Parent Involvement Policy

The Parent Involvement Policy outlines ways parents can participate in their child's education and receive information.

Get a downloadable version of the Parent Involvement Policy

Thank you for taking the time to read this information!  Please post any comments, questions, or suggestions for future posts!

Upcoming Events

Support Englewood by Signing-up or Re-enrolling for Fred Meyer Community Rewards

 

You can help Englewood earn donations just by shopping with your Fred Meyer rewards card. Linking your rewards card to our organization! (NPO) #90709

Support Englewood just by shopping at Fred Meyer with your rewards card. All you have to do is link your rewards card and use it when you shop at Fred Meyer.

Every time you shop and use your rewards card you will help us earn a donation.

You still earn your rewards points, fuel points, and rebates, just as you do today.

If you do not have a rewards card, they are available at the customer service desk of any Fred Meyer store, or register your phone number and obtain an e-card online.

For more information, please visit www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.

Here’s how the program works:

·         Sign up for the community rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer rewards card to Englewood Parent Teacher Club atwww.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards. You can search for us by our name or by our non-profit number, 90709.

·         Every Year you have to Re-enroll your rewards card to Englewood elementary school and continue earning Englewood donations by shopping! Continue telling Fred Meyer where to give $2.7 million to organizations in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington by relinking your rewards card to community rewards.

·         Here’s how to re-enroll: • relink your card to our community rewards program through an email sent to all customers on June 8 www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards. Or by logging on to your account at • every time you shop and use your rewards card you continue to help us earn a donation! • remember, you still earn your rewards points, fuel points, and rebates. • for more information about Fred Meyer community rewards customer re-enrollment, please visit www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.

May PTC Meeting Minutes

Englewood Patent Teacher club would like to thank all of the families and teachers that have attended PTC meetings this year. 

The goal of Englewood PTC is to create a community at Englewood Elementary that fosters an enjoyable educational environment for all of our students and their families. 

Please consider joining our meetings, every 2nd Thursday each month during the school year at 6:00pm in the library, childcare and snacks are provided.  

If you would like to join the PTC Board we are always looking for more members, if you are interested please email volunteeratenglewood@gmail.com for more information. 

May 2016 PTC Meeting Minutes

Teacher Report-Mr Kanne discussed PBIS and Title I goals.  Behavior Matrix was passed out to all in attendance.  Mr Kanne reported that all staff will implement and train students on what is expected of them, create a predictable environment and train students on voice levels. The PBIS has been adopted by the entire district and is expected to be used for at least 3-5 years.  Title I for 2016-2017 will bring in a new classroom teacher and 3 Instructional Aides.  Questions were asked and answered by the 5th grade teachers and Mr Kanne re: the goals of Title I.   

Treasurer reports that the annual budget is much better than forecast and all annual expenses have been covered with a surplus.   The 2016-2017 budget has been created but will not be sent for approval until September 2016 when the full 2015-2016 budget has been complete. A SMART board will be purchased for the music room which is moving to the gym 2016-2017.  Mr Etchemendy secured a $1,000 grant for sound system wiring.  

The 2016-2017 PTC board was unanimously voted in.

President: Mary Hanson

Co-Vice Presidents: Connie Dewey & Meagan Sanford

Secretary: Michelle Lewis

Co-Secretary: NOT FILLED

Treasurer: Megan Nottbrock

Volunteer Coordinator: Heather Collins 

Co-Volunteer Coordinator: NOT FILLED

Thank you Get Air Salem!

A Big Englewood Thank you a local business Get Air Salem for their donation for the 5th grade recognition. If you have a great experience at Get Air like we did, they'd love to hear your feedback on feedback on FB, Google+, or Yelp.

 

PTC's May Meeting

You are Invited!

To the last PTC Meeting of the School Year!

When: Thursday, May 12

Time: 6:00-7:00 pm

Where: In the Library

Childcare is provided.

The Englewood  Parent Teacher Club board is now filling positions for next year's PTC Board and encourages you to consider joining the team.

If you think PTC moms and dads just organize school events and fundraisers, you might be surprised to learn all that your PTC does for your child's school and its students, parents and teachers.

Have a voice, exchange ideas, and contribute to improving our school - and have fun while doing it!

If you are interested in joing the Parent Teacher Club Board or have any questions please email volunteeratenglewood@gmail.com

Get Involved – Make a Difference!

If there’s something you love about Englewood, get involved and keep it going!
If there’s something you think needs improvement, get involved and make it change!

• Events such as the Pancake Breakfast, Jog-a-Thon, Winter Festival, Restaurant Nights, Science or Writing Nights, Family Fun Night and Auction, or 5th Grade Celebrations?

• PTC Blog, HelpCounter, email lists, or Facebook?

• Artists in Residence, field trips, classroom technology, and extra class room supplies?

The PTC makes all of these things happen!


BOARD POSITIONS
President and Co-President
Vice President and Co-Vice President
Secretary and Co-Secretary
Treasurer and Co-Treasurer
Volunteer Coordinator and Co-Coordinator

PTC Board Member Descriptions

Englewood Family Fun Night is Almost Here!

Englewood Parent Teacher Club will be hosting the annual Family Fun Night on Friday, May 6, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. This is a community event, all are welcome! Tickets will be sold in the gym for 50¢ a piece. There will be a silent auction, gift basket raffle, games, prizes, the eagle store, crafts, face painting, food, snacks, drinks, a DJ, and lots of fun! 

Fred Meyer Community Rewards Program

You can help Englewood Elementary School earn donations just by shopping with your Fred Meyer Rewards Card!

How do you earn Community Rewards for Englewood?

§  Sign up for the Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to Englewood Elementary School at www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards

§  You can search for us by our name (Englewood Parent Teacher Club) or by our non-profit number (#90709)

§  Then, every time you shop and use your Rewards Card, you are helping Englewood Elementary earn a donation!

§  You still earn your Rewards Points, Fuel Points, and Rebates, just as you do today. If you do not have a Rewards Card, they are available at the Customer Service desk of any Fred Meyer store.

 For more information, please visit www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards

To date this school year we have earned $354.89! Thank you to the 39 households that have signed up so far! Go Englewood!

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