Friday, April 29, 2016
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Monday, April 18, 2016
Sumpter Parent Teacher Club Notes
Hi Sumpter Community,
We had a pretty exciting meeting this week. After your help with raising funds this year, it was approved to purchase and install a new playground structure! We are very excited to be adding this piece along with 2 other pieces that the district will be installing in the bark chip area over the Summer. The Students will have a wonderful surprise to play on when they return to school! Thank you so much for your contributions that have helped make this possible!
We have a final total on what was raised at our offsite auction. We raised $11,959.35!!! This is fantastic! Again, thank you so much to all of those who helped put this on and all of you who attended and donated to this event.
Next month at our PTC meeting we will be taking nominations for PTC board members. Anyone that would like to run for:
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Please come to our May meeting, May 10th at 5pm in the media room to put your name in for nomination.
A few other things to watch out for in the coming weeks:
Yearbook Pre-orders
Teacher appreciation
Soc Hop
Sumpter Parent Teacher Club Notes
April 12, 2016
Attendance:
Erika Kerr, Rene Tyson, Casie Mendez, Bethea Glibe, Paula Phelps, Alicia Matson, Faith Branson, Brittany Springer, Jenny Hannant, Jane Morris, Chris Cain, Katie Metzker, Jennifer Koenig, Crista Golden-Phillips
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Approval of March Meeting Minutes
Alicia Matson motioned to approve. Motion passed.
3. Treasurer's Report
Each year, PTC spends between $30k-35k. This year we have made $38,689 and should end the month with $48k. After Sock-Hop, we should be at about $56k for the year. We plan to pre-fund next year’s expenses by leaving about 36k for next year. (Most of the year’s expenses happen at the beginning of the year and many of our fundraisers happen at the end of the year.) This leaves about 20k surplus.
Playground presentation
Guest Paula Phelps with Salem/Keizer safety and security came to speak to us about our options in working with the district to install playground equipment. The district is providing 2 new pieces to replace the current items in the bark chips and ptc proposes to add a large climbing wall/slide to the playground. If we partner with the school district and have the pieces shipped and installed at the same time, then we would save on shipping and installation costs, as well as receive a 15% discount on the piece.
Estimated cost to purchase in install the new piece is $20k-$23k. There was a discussion for how to cover this cost. One of the ways discussed is that instead of classrooms receiving $500 per class next year, they go back to receiving $300 as in previous years—if extra money is needed. After much discussion PTC took a vote.
Playground will be installed this summer.
4. Fund Requests
Playground funds
Rene Tyson motioned to approve up to $23k for the purchase and installation of the new climbing wall/slide. Jenny Hannant seconded. Motion passed.
5. Updates
Offsite Auction
Big success!! Thank you EVERYONE for helping! Net proceeds from Auction are: $11,959.35.
Yearbook: email address to send picture for the yearbook
sumpteryearbook@gmail.com
Look for year book order form. Price $10 pre-order. Limited amount will be available for $15 if you do not pre-order. You must turn in order form by May 5th. Please continue to send in photos no later than May 5th.
6. Upcoming Events
Teacher Appreciation Week(May 2-6)
Look for sign-up genius (via email) to help with meals, etc.
Spring FUNraiser(May 13)
Sock-Hop 50’s theme! Music will alternate between 50’s and current. Look for flyers with auction items. Look for sign-up genius to help with different parts of the event. This year dining will be easier. Many more tables will be set up.
Please contribute to classroom baskets! They will be picked up and wrapped in 3 weeks.
Basket wrapping party! May 4th, 5th 6th from 9:30-noon. Email parent club if you plan to come, or just show up!
Discussion about fundraisers in general:
Jane Morris (PE) spoke about how the Jump Rope for Heart campaign was fun for the students but that she didn’t want to distract from Sumpter’s fundraising efforts for our own community. So there was some discussion as to whether or not to participate in Outside fundraisers such as American Heart Association, etc in the future.
Sumpter parent club has raised money for really great things at our school! The chrome books are used daily, the garden project was a success, field trips were provided for, and much more!
In general, Sumpter trys to keep our fundraisers to 3 major ones/year. The major ones are: Sock-hop, jog-a-thon and Outside Auction. This year, other fundraising efforts included wreath/candle sales for 5th grade outdoor school, box tops, plus a couple more.
7. Needs:
Rene Tyson and Casey Mendez are forming a committee for the purpose of raising $250,000 to build a new cafeteria/gym/multi-purpose room for our school. If you are interested in brainstorming and/or implementing fundraising activities for this new facility please send an email to: renetyson@gmail.com
8. School Report
552 students. Some moved away but we have added 70 since December. 4th & 5th grade classrooms have 31-34 students. 1st grade has 30. At 560 students, Principal will request another teacher for next year.
9. Other Business
Next month bring nominations for officer positions for next year. Vote and installation of new officers will happen at June’s meeting.
Rene Tyson requested that next meeting there be a discussion of the cost of PTC maintaining & running it’s own finances instead of going through the school district for reimbursements and depositing monies raised.
SALEM IS CELEBRATING 40 YEARS AS "TREE CITY USA"!
SALEM IS CELEBRATING 40 YEARS AS "TREE CITY USA"!
News Release from City of Salem
Posted on FlashAlert: April 15th, 2016 3:50 PM
To celebrate the City's 40th year as a Tree City USA, becoming a "Sterling City" with ten TCUSA Growth Awards, and to inspire greater appreciation for the urban forest in Salem, a full year of events has been planned, commencing in April 2016 and concluding during Arbor Week in 2017--a Year of the Tree!
Events will include a photo contest, tree plantings, tree trivia night, monthly tree articles, benefits of trees presentations, book readings, lectures by tree experts, and tree walks. Information about trees is also on display in the Library's Peace Plaza windows during the months of April and October. Participants can register for an online "passport" to record their participation in each of the events they attend and to be entered into a raffle for prizes. To keep up with the latest tree events go to http://www.cityofsalem.net/TreeCityUSA and click on the event calendar tab.
Salem, along with the other cities around the world, recognizes the importance of trees in our communities. Today we know that trees create shade, cooling our homes and cities during hot summer months. A tree's shade also cools streams and rivers, providing better water quality for people and aquatic life. Trees are also important because they help clean pollution from the air and water, and reduce stormwater run-off.
On April 25, 2016, the Mayor will proclaim the Year of the Tree and present awards to the winners of Salem's "City Tree, City Beautiful" poster contest: Karen Kruger (adult category), Hanna Cruzen (high school category), Aspen Deconcini (middle school category), and Sophia Miller (elementary school category). The City will also receive recognition from Oregon Department of Forestry for achieving this important 40-year milestone.
Contact Info:
Deborah Topp, Natural Resources Outreach Specialist
City of Salem Public Works Department
503-588-6211, dtopp@cityofsalem.net
Monday, April 11, 2016
Sumpter Parent Teacher Club Agenda
Sumpter Parent Teacher Club Agenda
April 12, 2016
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Approval of February's Meeting Minutes
3. Treasurer's Report
Playground presentation
4. Fund Requests
Playground funds
5. Updates
Offsite Auction
Yearbook: email address to send picture for the yearbook
sumpteryearbook@gmail.com
6. Upcoming Events
Teacher Appreciation Week(May 2-6)
Spring FUNraiser(May 13)
7. Needs:
7. School Report
8. Other Business
Thursday, April 7, 2016
COMMERCIAL STREET SE / KUEBLER BOULEVARD SE WIDENING IMPROVEMENTS
COMMERCIAL STREET SE / KUEBLER BOULEVARD SE WIDENING IMPROVEMENTS
News Release from City of Salem
Posted on FlashAlert: April 6th, 2016 2:31 PM
Downloadable file: Commercial_Kuebler_Improvements_Map.pdf
Beginning April 11, 2016, the speed limit will be reduced to 35 mph on Commercial Street SE and Kuebler Boulevard SE as shown on the enclosed map.
Motorists should use caution as work will require traffic shifting and lane closures on both Commercial Street SE and Kuebler Boulevard SE. At times, flaggers will be present to control traffic. This work will create traffic congestion within the area and motorists should expect delays.
These projects were made possible due to savings from the Keep Salem Moving! Streets and Bridges Bond, passed by Salem voters in November 2008.
Please contact Gary Myzak, PE, Engineering Program Manager, at gmyzak@cityofsalem.net or 503-588-6211 for additional information.
Contact Info:
Gary Myzak, PE, Engineering Program Manager
City of Salem Public Works Department
503-588-6211, gmyzak@cityofsalem.net
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