Willow River Elementary Parents’ Group Meeting Notes
March 28th, 2011
In attendance: Penny Beard, April Simmons, Anne Kalsow, Holly Tremble, Kristen Johnson, JodieYray , Kelly Dorr, Jessica Bratsch, Stephanie Anthony
• 6:35 Kristen called the meeting to order
• Mr Grambow was not in attendance
• Investigation update - We received some paper work from Nicole’s attorney and Anne has reconciled the account with the information received the number that is missing is still very close to our first estimates. The case has gone to the DA and we are waiting to find out who it is. At that point we may want to write some letters expressing our concern and the impact this has had on our school community.
• Treasurer Report – Anne brought us up to date on where we stand financially. We did receive two donations for the Art Show one from Wiscota Systems for $75 and $200 from Christiansen Creative. Both were sent thank you notes.
• Old Business – there is still room for the pump it up fundraiser. It is $5 per child and will be on our Friday off (Good Friday) in April. Please send in the registration form along with a check made out to WRPG in a marked envelope.
• New Business
Volunteers needed for:
Staff Appreciation: Kelly Dorr is going to check with her neighbor Margaret
about co-chairing this event. She said they had an interest in
working together. Kristen is going to get the liaison list over to Kelly so she can contact them for food donations.
5th Grade Farewell
End of the year Picnic
• Anything further…
Mr Grambow is working with the Relay for Life
There are two Knoke’s Night’s schedule for May 5th and the other is TBD.
Nominations were taken for new Executive Board.
President – Jessica Bratsch
Vice President – Kelly Dorr
Treasurer – Jodie Yray
Secretary – Penny Beard
The current board will meet with the incoming board in May to hand over the reigns.
Next meeting is April 25th at 6:30 in the Willow River conference room. ELECTIONS WILL BE HELD THIS NIGHT!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Go Kids Day
Go Kids Day has donated $201. to WRPG! Please take a minute to look at the site to see what they are all about. The web address is: http://www.gokidsday.com
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Thank you!!
Tricia Christiansen, owner of Christiansen : Creative in Hudson, has donated $200 toward classroom supplies the kids need for the upcoming Art Show! This is an amazingly generous donation and a reminder about the great community we live in! Thanks Tricia!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Willow River Parent Group Meeting Minutes February 28, 2011
Willow River Parent Group Meeting Minutes
February 28, 2011
Present at meeting:
Jessica Bratsch, Kelly Dorr, Kristen Johnson, Dave Grambow, Holly Tremble, Stephanie Anthony, Penny Beard, Anne Kalsow, Tami Breazeale, Mark Shanahan, April Simmons
Meeting called to order by Kristen Johnson at 6:34 pm
Mr Grambow spoke about PBIS which are Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, which is a program that Willow River is beginning to work with regarding reinforcing positive behaviors, more of a proactive approach vs. a reactive approach with students. The teachers took a survey, and will continue to take the survey twice per year for the next couple of years, regarding their view about the current status and then the improvement priority. If you would like further information please contact Mr. Grambow directly.
Update for missing funds Kristen has not heard from the detective but the last she heard the detective was ready to take the info to the DA for the criminal case to begin. The investigator takes it to the DA and then the judge will decide. Nicole apparently does have a lawyer. If we don’t like the result we can start a civil suit against Nicole. We did get the checkbook back but Anne is still looking into the tax id #.
Treasurer Report Anne Kalsow gave us an update about what is in the account, what bills were paid and expenses still to come. Please see the parent group bulletin board in the front hallway of the school. Anne also read a letter, along with a $25 check and a large baggie of box tops, that was sent to the parent group from a women who saw our story in the paper/news. A thank you note will be sent to her.
Vote on Bylaws Kristen makes a motion to accept new bylaws, Jessica second the motion. Vote was taken and new bylaws approved.
Old Business
Art Show Budget cut to $100 and supplies will not be reimbursed unless the Art show makes enough money to cover them. Classroom projects will be reimbursed up to $40. Volunteers are still needed for the classroom projects for the following teachers: K – Cameron, Johnson, Meinke First – Plackner, Halvorson, Schlosser, Second – Griffith, Third – Wagner, Fourth – Draper, Fifth – Reckinger (Tami), Dobberstein (Penny), Knoke
New Business
Staff Appreciation We are looking for a volunteer to coordinate this one-day event. You can make it your own. There is a $100 budget to spend on your supplies. The day will be Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011.
Pump It Up Oakdale has offered to do a fundraiser with us. We can use the facility for 2 hours. We will have a sign up available for the first 75 kids. Parents can drop off their kids for $5 and Willow River Parent Group will get 100% of the money raised. More details to come with how and when to sign up. Tentative date is Friday, April 22nd time TBD.
Other notes:
Tami Breazeale is willing to coordinate Wendy’s night next year.
We could use a volunteer coordinator as part of the parent group executive board.
Communication is key between the parent group and the parent group members. We are always looking for ways to improve, a constant work in progress, although some of the responsibility does fall in the hands of the members.
Meeting adjourned 8:00 pm.
February 28, 2011
Present at meeting:
Jessica Bratsch, Kelly Dorr, Kristen Johnson, Dave Grambow, Holly Tremble, Stephanie Anthony, Penny Beard, Anne Kalsow, Tami Breazeale, Mark Shanahan, April Simmons
Meeting called to order by Kristen Johnson at 6:34 pm
Mr Grambow spoke about PBIS which are Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, which is a program that Willow River is beginning to work with regarding reinforcing positive behaviors, more of a proactive approach vs. a reactive approach with students. The teachers took a survey, and will continue to take the survey twice per year for the next couple of years, regarding their view about the current status and then the improvement priority. If you would like further information please contact Mr. Grambow directly.
Update for missing funds Kristen has not heard from the detective but the last she heard the detective was ready to take the info to the DA for the criminal case to begin. The investigator takes it to the DA and then the judge will decide. Nicole apparently does have a lawyer. If we don’t like the result we can start a civil suit against Nicole. We did get the checkbook back but Anne is still looking into the tax id #.
Treasurer Report Anne Kalsow gave us an update about what is in the account, what bills were paid and expenses still to come. Please see the parent group bulletin board in the front hallway of the school. Anne also read a letter, along with a $25 check and a large baggie of box tops, that was sent to the parent group from a women who saw our story in the paper/news. A thank you note will be sent to her.
Vote on Bylaws Kristen makes a motion to accept new bylaws, Jessica second the motion. Vote was taken and new bylaws approved.
Old Business
Art Show Budget cut to $100 and supplies will not be reimbursed unless the Art show makes enough money to cover them. Classroom projects will be reimbursed up to $40. Volunteers are still needed for the classroom projects for the following teachers: K – Cameron, Johnson, Meinke First – Plackner, Halvorson, Schlosser, Second – Griffith, Third – Wagner, Fourth – Draper, Fifth – Reckinger (Tami), Dobberstein (Penny), Knoke
New Business
Staff Appreciation We are looking for a volunteer to coordinate this one-day event. You can make it your own. There is a $100 budget to spend on your supplies. The day will be Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011.
Pump It Up Oakdale has offered to do a fundraiser with us. We can use the facility for 2 hours. We will have a sign up available for the first 75 kids. Parents can drop off their kids for $5 and Willow River Parent Group will get 100% of the money raised. More details to come with how and when to sign up. Tentative date is Friday, April 22nd time TBD.
Other notes:
Tami Breazeale is willing to coordinate Wendy’s night next year.
We could use a volunteer coordinator as part of the parent group executive board.
Communication is key between the parent group and the parent group members. We are always looking for ways to improve, a constant work in progress, although some of the responsibility does fall in the hands of the members.
Meeting adjourned 8:00 pm.
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