PTA Minutes
august 2009
Wilder Elementary PTA Meeting
Media Center
August 19, 2009 10:00

Prior Notice: Prior notice of this meeting was given in the Next Week at Wilder.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by President Carol Schibler at 10:15.
Attendance: A quorum was present.
Minutes: Copies of the May minutes were passed around.
Treasures Report: Pam Shafer gave the current balance as $10,500.00.
Principal Report: Mr. Bodine wanted to thank the PTA for the technology purchases for this year. There are two smart boards being used in classrooms, Ms. Kaelin and Ms. Vowels. Mr. Bodine mentioned that anyone who would like to see how they work are more than welcome to stop in Ms. Kaelin’s classroom to watch. All classroom projectors were mounted, also with the PTA funds given last year. Mr. Bodine would like to make sure that everyone promote the upcoming walk-a-thon, this will be our big fundraiser for the year, and will go towards technology. Mr. Bodine also thanked everyone for the orientation; the setup was changed and seemed to go very smoothly. Mr. Bodine mentioned that the enrollment has been high and that there is a possibility of adding classrooms. The question was brought up at the meeting, “Are we adding help for the overage of children?” Mr. Bodine mentioned that the teachers would be deciding if they want to add a staff member or take extra money. Mr. Bodine talked about the new Care for Kids program. This program was created to promote and develop social responsibility and positive relationships for your child with classmates and adults. Through this program, if a child is selected for the student of the month, they will in turn get to eat doughnuts with Mr. Bodine.
Counselor Report: Mr. Finnegan was unable to attend.
Teacher Representative: Ms. Kaelin wanted to say thank you also for the smart board. Nothing else to report.
Officer Reports:
President: Carol Schibler wanted to remind everyone about the PTA New Parent Meet-n-Greet from 6-6:30 prior to the Open House. At the Open House, we will be having our evening PTA meeting. Wilder wear will be sold at the Open House.
Vice-Presidents: Nothing to report.
SBDM: Becky Morris wanted to welcome all the new parents to Wilder and informed the parents that if anyone wants to give any input to her about policy to please feel free by calling or e-mailing her.
Committee Reports:
Down-n-Dirty: Mandy Sutton is in charge of this night. Mandy mentioned that an information sheet will be going out today in the backpacks. If you would like to come out and help us beautify the grounds, the kids can earn a free jean day on September 4. Down-n-Dirty night is August 27 from 6-8.
AR Testing: Nothing to report.
Market Day: Nothing to report.
School Directory: If you haven’t already, please make sure to hand in your school directory information to Gail Feller.
Fall Pictures: Children will have free dress on picture day September 9.
Luau: Mandy Sutton and Jennifer Bradley are chairing this event. This is the first fundraiser of the year. There will be games, music, food, and prizes. The Luau will be on September 11 from 6-8. We will need volunteers to either work 1st hour or 2nd hour. Everyone is welcome to come out and help support Wilder.
Walk-A-Thon: Wilder’s first ever walk-a-thon fundraiser on September 23. Caryl Hemmer and Tina McCorkle are chairing this event. Tina was present at the meeting to let everyone know about the walk. Tina mentioned that there would be a DJ while the children are walking along with treats and refreshments. The children are asked to try to get pledges according to how many laps that are made. There will be a Pep Rally on September 11 to get the children excited about the walk. Volunteers are needed, so please contact either Caryl or Tina. If you are not able to volunteer, come out and help cheer on the walkers. Any kind of support is great. In addition, all children and staff members will receive a free walk-a-thon t-shirt.
Unfinished Business: There is no unfinished business at this time.
New Business:
Wilder Paw Print: Kelly Dearing-Smith has been nice enough to offer to provide Wilder families with a monthly PTA newsletter. The Wilder Paw Print will be given out in the PTA packets that are to be sent home in the backpacks. We will print the newsletter out the first time and then start sending the newsletter electronically. If you do not have an e-mail account, we will have a few copies at Wilder for anyone needing one. If you have not given your e-mail account to Gail Feller yet, please do, so that we may send you the Wilder Paw Print electronically.


The meeting was adjourned at 10:55.