Nighthawks PTSO Minutes
March 12, 2012
NEXT MEETING:
April 2nd @ 8:30
In Attendance:
Arty
Tillett, Susan McFarlane, Amy Smith, Steve Blankenburg,
Michele Godsey, Kelly Tobin, Kay Baum
Approval of Minutes:
Amy
Smith moved that the February 2012 Minutes be approved.
Michele Godsey seconded the motion.
The February 2012 Minutes were unanimously approved.
Treasurer/Financial:
In
Karol Hines’ absence, Susan McFarlane reported that the PTSO
has approximately $3000 in the bank after we set aside $2000
in start up fees for next school year.
This leaves enough in the bank to cover the expected
spring teacher grant requests.
Principal’s Remarks:
Arty
Tillett reported that our OM Team came in first place and
will move on to the state competition.
Also, Morgan Leatherwood placed first in Oboe.
Spring sports are in full swing.
The DEF fundraiser was held last weekend at FFHS.
There were fewer in attendance but it was a nice
event. Holding
the event in March this year, rather than January, may be a
reason for the decline in attendance.
AP exams will be the first two weeks in May.
BOARD REPORTS
This
I Believe:
Susan McFarlane reported that the deadline for this
competition has been extended.
Three English classes used it.
To date, there have been no art or music entries.
We will work on better ways to promote this next
year.
Teacher Grants:
Grant requests are due March 30th.
Susan McFarlane will send out a reminder email to all
staff members
Academic Celebration:
The
PTSO sponsored this event for the first time.
It was well attended; however, the students made it
clear that ice cream is the treat of choice for this
celebration!
Next celebration will be held last May.
Good
Apple:
Kay Baum reported for Lori Jo Scott
that Mandy McBride won the Good Apple last month.
Voting for March will be held on the 20th.
NEW
BUSINESS
Easter Egg Hunt Concessions at Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head –
April 7th:
The
PTSO will run the concessions at this annual event as a
fundraiser.
T-Gay Albert, Vicky Grimes, Susan McFarlane, & Kelly Tobin
will attend. Set
up will be at 9:30am.
Clean up will begin around 1:30pm.
We expect 300-400 people to attend.
School
Transportation Conference – June 2012:
Susan
McFarlane reported that FFHS will host this event this year.
It is a great fundraising opportunity for the PTSO by
providing lunch and concessions one or two days during the
conference. We
expect to serve approximately 300-500 people.
Steve Blankenburg has created the breakfast & lunch
menus. We will
organize teams to assemble the meals for this fundraiser as
the date approaches.
Meeting Adjourned @
9:15
Next Meeting:
April 2nd @ 8:30! Be there!
Thank you for
volunteering your time today!!
Nighthawks PTSO Minutes
January 9, 2012
NEXT MEETING: February 6th @ 8:30
In Attendance: Susan McFarlane, Amy Smith, Karol Hines,
Kay Baum
Approval of Minutes: Amy Smith moved that the December
2011 Minutes be approved. Kay Baum seconded the motion.
The December 2011 Minutes were unanimously approved.
Treasurer/Financial: Karol Hines reported that she has
deposited $1586 in membership dues so far this year and that
additional money is coming in from the membership drive held
just before Christmas Break. She has also deposited $120 in
Stadium Chair sales/rentals and $100 for the Forum. Karol
noted that we are only at 27% of budget for income, but that
we are only spending at 18% of budget.
BOARD REPORTS:
Wedding Expo:
This event continues to be a good fundraiser for the PTSO.
Everything that was donated sold. We need to solicit
volunteers earlier next year. We made approximately $500.
Stadium Chairs:
Susan has lined up students & Kathy Davis to sell/rent
stadium chairs at the next few home basketball games. So
far this has brought in $120. A big thank you to Kathy
Davis for helping us with this project!!
Letters to Santa:
We had a good start to the “Letters to Santa” idea suggested
by Christy May. Just about every teacher received a letter
at the Christmas Luncheon. It was suggested by Karol Hines
that we consider doing this on Valentines Day next year due
to the busyness of the season at Christmas.
Holiday Luncheon:
The luncheon was a huge success! Thank you Melissa Smith,
Karol Hines, Janet Riddick, Laura Barker & Vicky Grimes for
all you did to make the luncheon special for our teachers &
staff!!
Nominating:
Susan McFarlane asked everyone to begin thinking of nominees
for next year’s PTSO Board. She also asked each person to
invite one or two people to next month’s meeting. The
following names were mentioned: Gail Culpepper, Pat Hardy,
Vicky Grimes, Janet Riddick, Laura Barker, Jennifer
Gilbreath, Karen Bachman, & Tim Beacham. Anyone wishing to
volunteer & be involved at FFHS is welcome!!
Other:
SGA is sponsoring a Rave Dance this Friday night.
NEW BUSINESS
Emergency Grant Request:
See attached. Kay Baum motioned to approve the grant
request. Amy Smith seconded the motion. The grant request
was approved.
School Transportation Conference – June 2012:
Susan McFarlane reported that FFHS will host this event this
year. It is a great fundraising opportunity for the PTSO by
providing lunch and concessions each day for the conference
attendees. We will organize a team to run this fundraiser
as the date approaches.
Community Dinner (before a basketball game):
Dates were discussed for the PTSO to sponsor a community
dinner prior to one of the home basketball games. The last
home game – February 10th – seemed to be the best option.
Kay Baum will contact Elizabeth Newman and Susan McFarlane
will contact Dawn Tillett to see if they are interested in
heading up this wonderful community event.
Mentoring Program:
Susan McFarlane will attend the guidance counselors’ meeting
this Friday and will report back at the next meeting. Kay
Baum mentioned that several women in her Bible study had
offered to help support this program.
Student Recognition Program:
Susan McFarlane suggested that we recognize students who
receive awards, etc. It was suggested that we recognize
students on our website and on the bulletin board. Susan
will contact Pat Hardy regarding this.
Meeting Adjourned
Next Meeting: February 6th @ 8:30!
Be there!
Thank you for volunteering your time today!!
Nighthawks
PTSO Minutes
December 5, 2011
NEXT MEETING: January 9th @ 8:30
In Attendance: Arty Tillett, Susan McFarlane, Amy
Smith, Kelly Tobin, Karol Hines, Steve Blankenburg, Lori Jo
Scott, Jennifer Gilbreath, Kay Baum
Approval of Minutes: Amy Smith moved that the November
2011 Minutes be approved. Lori Jo Scott seconded the
motion. The November 2011 Minutes were unanimously
approved.
Treasurer/Financial: Karol Hines reported that we are
down $5200 this year compared to the same time last year.
The break down is as follows: down $1500 from the Spirit
Walk; down $1200 from membership; and down $2500 due to no
business contributions this year. However, there are some
expenses we have not had to incur so we have been able to
meet all of our current obligations and still give out a few
teacher grants.
Principal Comments: Arty Tillett reported to the Board
that the state of North Carolina has moved to an ACT testing
program. Tomorrow, December 7th, all FFHS sophomores will
participate in the PLAN test, which will give the school and
the state a baseline for how our students may perform on the
ACT.
Teacher Liaison Remarks: Susan McFarlane reported for
Christy May who was unable to attend. Because of the number
of students in need, the possibility of starting a mentoring
program was discussed. Many viable ideas were brought
forward - from an after school tutoring program in the media
center, to using PTSO volunteers, to garnering support from
agencies and churches in the community. The board agreed to
discuss further in January but in the interim, please
contact Kelly Tobin (252-215-0011) or Kay Baum
(252-207-8645) with any immediate needs. Arty Tillett also
mentioned that donations could be made to the Santa Fund at
the school, which is used as a discretionary fund when
critical needs arise.
Susan also asked for the Board’s input on the idea of
requesting “letters to Santa” from parents who would like to
specifically thank a teacher for helping their child. The
letters will be collected and handed out at the Holiday
Luncheon. The Board agreed that it would be a
morale-builder at this busy time of year.
BOARD REPORTS
Membership:
The holiday membership drive will begin this week.
Jennifer Gilbreath from FFMS PTSO came to discuss options
for the two schools working together to gain business
sponsorships from the community. The consensus was that we
need to offer advertising opportunities for these businesses
in order to receive their sponsorship. These opportunities
include, but are not limited to, flyers, website, and tee
shirts. We decided to meet again with the middle school in
February to confirm.
Good Apple:
Lori Jo Scott reported that the Good Apple voting would be
held next Tuesday, December 13th. She will contact Ms. Fry
to get AVID students help collecting the votes. She noted
that many more students participate in the voting when
students are collecting the votes.
NEW BUSINESS
Letters to Santa:
The Board agreed to implement the “Letters to Santa”
suggestion made by Christy May and Susan McFarlane. A
notice will be sent out to all parents at the end of this
week requesting letters.
Santa Fund:
Amy Smith moved that the PTSO donate $500 to the Santa
Fund. Kelly Tobin seconded the motion. The motion was
unanimously approved.
Holiday Luncheon:
The staff luncheon has been changed to December 19th from
10:45 to 1:00. Volunteers are needed to help set up, serve,
and clean up.
This I Believe Competition:
The PTSO sponsored competition will begin this week and run
through the end of February. Volunteers will be needed in
March to judge the entries.
School Store:
A suggestion was made that Booster Club members and their
parents work with the SGA to open a school store. This
topic will be discussed again at the January PTSO meeting.
Meeting Adjourned
Next Meeting: January 9th @ 8:30!
Be there!
Thank you for volunteering your time today!!
Nighthawks PTSO
Minutes
November 14, 2011
NEXT MEETING: December 5th @ 8:30
In Attendance: Arty
Tillett, Christy May, Susan McFarlane, Amy Smith, Michele
Godsey, Kelly Tobin, Kay Baum
Approval of Minutes: Amy Smith moved that the
October 2011 Minutes be approved. Michele Godsey seconded
the motion. The October 2011 Minutes were unanimously
approved.
Treasurer/Financial: Susan McFarlane reported that
Carol Hines was unavailable to attend today’s meeting. The
updated budget will be emailed to the board later this week.
Principal Comments: Arty Tillett reported to the
Board that the School Improvement Team is looking for input
from the PTSO. The SIT has been aligned with the SAC Plan
which gives the team more flexibility in choosing projects.
Anyone with a child in the school can be on the team. Next
meeting is November 15th at 3:15.
BOARD REPORTS:
Membership:
Susan McFarlane suggested the PTSO hold a Holiday membership
drive with the winning class receiving a pizza party. The
board members agreed and it was decided that an Alert Now
Message with Membership Form attached would go out
announcing the contest.
Forum:
The Forum sales went well this month and exceeded
expectations by $100.
Good Apple:
Lisa Duke won the Good Apple Award this month! Susan
reported for Lori Jo Scott that the voting went well and
that the AVID students did a great job collecting the votes.
Clubs:
The Board discussed having the Inter Club Council meet once
per quarter in order to increase attendance. The idea of
having a fully functioning School Store run by the SGA and
parent volunteers was also discussed. Amy and Michele will
try to attend the Inter Club Council meeting and follow up
with the SGA.
NEW
BUSINESS
Teacher Grant Requests:
Susan McFarlane suggested that the Board consider changing
the date for 2nd semester teacher grant requests to better
meet the teachers’ schedules.
Used Book Sale:
The Media Center is holding a used book sale beginning
December 5th. Please bring in any books, video games,
DVD’s, and VHS tapes to the Media Center to support this
sale.
Holiday Luncheon:
The staff luncheon will be held December 16th with December
19th as the backup date.
Holiday Tree Set Up:
Everyone is encouraged to come out December 1st at 3:15 to
help set up and decorate the FFHS tree. We also need help
on December 20th taking the tree down.
This I Believe Competition:
The PTSO sponsored competition will begin November 21st and
run through the end of February.
Meeting Adjourned
Next Meeting: December 5th @ 8:30! Be there!
Thank you for volunteering your time today!!
Nighthawks PTSO
Meeting Agenda
November 14, 2011
