Sumpter Parent Club Meeting Minutes

Sumpter Parent Club Meeting Minutes

November  18, 2014

 

Welcome and Introductions- in attendance: Jennifer Koenig, Julia Sherman, Casie Mendez, Chris Cain, Alicia Matson, Krista Young, McKenzie Trautman, Michelle McAllister, Shannon Elkins, Jessica McAllister, Johnny Deblock, Kim Rasca, Erika Kerr, Brittany Springer,Nicole Francis, Faith Branson, Michelle Muth, Mrs. Allemann, Mr. Ochoa. and Janet Prats.

 

Mr. Ochoa & Mrs. Allemann: Scholastic Weekly Readers Funds Proposal- They requested $2,758.73 to cover the cost of all of the weekly readers for grades 1st thru 5th for the school.  All students receive this weekly magazine and there is a video that teachers can show lessons in class, showing current events. The students also receive a Science Spin issue each month.  Ms. D’Anna added that she loves this and uses them extensively in her classroom.  Students can access the digital issue online at home with a password from their teacher.  Mr. Ochoa talked about what a fantastic resource this is for upper grades.

 

Off Site Auction Confirmed:  The offsite auction/dinner has been confirmed for Sunday February 15th at 5:30pm at Amadeus restaurant downtown.  This site has been donated to Sumpter PTC by the owner and a fellow Sumpter Parent Alena Stewart.  This facility only holds 80 people so the tickets to this will be limited. A committee is being formed and donations are needed to make this a successful event. If you are interested in helping with this event please contact Michelle Muth or Jennifer Koenig at sumpterparentclub@gmail.com..

 

Treasurer’s Report:  Jennifer Koenig  reported that $18,514.25 had been deposited from the Jog-a-thon, with expenses of $1,097.06 netting a profit of $17,417.19. After all obligations we currently have $19,381.31. If we didn’t get any more fundraising money this year we could potentially fund next years budget of $17,350 and have a surplus of $2.031.31.

 

School Report- Mrs. Prats reported that we currently have just under 500 students at Sumpter.  Testing is new this year with SBECK this is common core performance testing. The students have some anxiety about this as it is new. Parents can download sample questions online.

 

Committee Reports- Box Tops: Jennifer Koenig reported that the Box Tops were counted at the end of Oct by several parent volunteers and it was much easier dividing the counting load by Kiva. $574.10 worth of Box Tops was sent in Nov. 1st and we had another $595.90 in our account from our June submission so a check for $1,170. should be arriving mid December. The  contest is still going on thru February.

 

Campbell’s Soup Labels for Education:  Jennifer Koenig reported that the Campbells Labels for Education program has added ipad mini’s onto their online catalog so that is something we could work toward with this. Also they have added a Visa gift card that we could use for anything. These labels are now becoming more valuable to the PTC so Jennifer is working on a separate contest coming soon.

 

Book Fair:  The book fair was very successful. Thank you parents for bringing candy for the trick or treating. The school earned $800 in Scholastic Dollars for our library to purchase new materials.

 

Staff Meal during Conferences:  This was discussed and the idea of having a taco bar was decided on. MIchelle Muth will be putting out a sign up genius email to all parents requesting food items to make this a success.

 

Fund Requests: Mr. Lewis requested $280.00 for the cost of buses to take the choir to the state capital.  Jennifer Koenig made a motion to approve, Alicia Matson 2nd the motion and it was approved.

 

Scholastic Readers:  Johnny Deblock made a motion to approve $2,000 to go towards the readers this year. Shannon Elkins 2nd the motion and it was approved.

 

Gloria Flager of the climate committee requested $80 for the cost of buttons for the quarterly awards handed out for Math Facts, Attendance, Tardies, and Citizenship, Nicole Francis made a motion to approve, Johnny Deblock 2nd the motion and it was approved.

 

Other Business- Kim Rasca brought up a question of why don’t we have a talent show at Sumpter. This has been discussed with Mr. Lewis in the past, possibly doing it as a fundraiser for more risers for his classroom. We will discuss more next meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 5:20pm. Next meeting will be on Tuesday, December 9th at 4:00pm.

Submitted by Jennifer Koenig

 

 

2014 Fall Leaf Haul

2014 FALL LEAF HAUL SCHEDULED

News Release from City of Salem
Posted on FlashAlert: November 26th, 2014 2:46 PM

The City of Salem's Annual Fall Leaf Haul is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2014, from
9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the following locations:

* State Fairgrounds, Lana Avenue Gate, Lana Avenue NE and Silverton Road NE
* Wallace Marine Park, east end of Glen Creek Road NW
* Sprague High School, 2373 Kuebler Road S

The annual leaf haul is an opportunity for Salem residents to dispose of leaves and grass clippings at no charge. Tree limbs and branches cannot be accepted.

This event is sponsored by the City of Salem, Marion County Public Works Environmental Services, Mid-Valley Garbage & Recycling Association, and neighborhood and community groups.

Commercial landscape waste cannot be accepted.

Canned food and cash donations for the Marion-Polk Food Share are greatly appreciated.

Contact Info:
Leo Gonzalez, Project Leader
City of Salem Public Works Department
503-589-2195, lgonzalez@cityofsalem.net

 

 

19TH ANNUAL RIVERFRONT PARK HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

19TH ANNUAL RIVERFRONT PARK HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

News Release from City of Salem
Posted on FlashAlert: November 25th, 2014 2:11 PM

When: Friday, December 5, 2014
Where: Riverfront Park Pavilion, 200 Water Street NE
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE

The 19th Annual Riverfront Park Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, sponsored by the City of Salem and Comcast, features the following activities:

* Roth's Fresh Markets will provide free hot chocolate and cookies for the first 300 people.

* Santa Claus will arrive to help light the Holiday Tree with assistance from the Salem Fire Department.

* Free candy canes will be provided to children.

* Sumpter Elementary School choir will perform holiday songs.

* A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village will provide attendees an opportunity to make environmentally friendly ornaments for the Holiday Tree.

* City Parks staff will assist in hanging environmentally friendly ornaments.

* Children in attendance can receive a ticket for a chance to "flip the switch" to light the Holiday Tree.

* Councilor Chuck Bennett will lead the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony.

 

 

Sumpter Scoop

Sumpter Scoop

Home of the Stingrays  

Sumpter Elementary School                         Janet Prats, Principal     

525 Rockwood St SE Salem, OR 97306       503-399-3337     www.http//sumpter.salemkeizer.net

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Inside This Issue:  “Salem keizer public schools is an affirmative action equal opportunity institution.”
1	Principals Pen: Janet Prats Article & Calendar of Events
2	Stingray News & Parent Club News
3	The  Giving Tree
	Stingray News: Food Drive: Sumpter’s food drive kicked off was on Monday, November 3rd. We will continue to collect food through November 20th.  We are looking forward to working together for a great cause!   Lost and Found:  Our Lost and Found always has many unclaimed items.  If your student has any missing clothing items, please check the Lost and Found when you attend your parent teacher conferences.  All items will be removed from the building and donated to our local charity after conferences at the end of November.    Student Medication:  All medications needed by a student during the school hours must be kept in the office and administered only by trained staff.  State law requires all medications be brought into the school and proper paperwork to be completed by the parent for medications check-in and check-out.  Also, all over-the-counter medications must be in the original container and prescription medications must be properly labeled by the pharmacy with the students name on the prescription.  When refilling medication supplies here in the office, we must have the most current prescription bottle.
	Parent Club News: A BIG thank you to all who contributed to the Jog-a-Thon this year, it was a HUGE success!!! We raised $18,774.51!!!! This has been our best year in a long time we couldn’t have done it without you!! There were 94 students at our After Dark party, what a fun evening!  The students deserved a night out after all that hard work.  The book fair was also a HUGE success. We made over $1500 in cash for our library and $800 in Scholastic credits.  Our Trick-or-Treat night was so much fun.  Thank you to all who donated candy and treats for the kids, the smiles on their faces were priceless! It was a great community night and fun for all.  Thank you to all of our Picture Day volunteers, the day went well and finished ahead of time.  Conferences are coming, please look for a sign up to bring meals to our wonderful staff. Next parent club meeting is November 11th @4pm in the library.  We had a great turn out for our last meeting!  Thank you so much to our Sumpter community for all of your time and donations for our wonderful school.  Our kids are really lucky to have you!
	Continued Principal’s Pen:  support Sumpter this year is to donate reams of white copy paper to our school office.  This year’s curriculum requires a lot of print, which means lots of copy paper, so a single ream, a dozen or a box of white copy paper is greatly appreciated.  Thanks! Please join me with other parents for our next "Coffee Talk" to be held Friday, November 7th, from 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.  This is a wonderful opportunity for me to informally visit with parents and community supporters. I'm looking forward to another great month of learning and fun with your children.  Thank you for being involved in your child's education!   Janet Prats- Principal of Sumpter
	The Giving Tree:   Please join Sumpter Parents Club and the Sumpter community in supporting our less fortunate families during the holiday’s. If you are in need…   Please contact our school counselor, Gloria Flager, at 503-399-3337 by Tuesday, November 25th, 2014. If you would like to help… Take a tag off the tree located in our library.  Purchase the item suggested on the tag.  Wrap the gift or put it in a gift bag.  Attach the tag to the gift.  Return the gift to Gloria Flager Monday, December 15th, 2014. Thank you for participating in our Giving Tree!!!

 

 

 

Master Plan for Minto Brown

A Communication of the City of Salem View this email in your browser City of Salem to Develop a New Master Plan for Minto Brown Island Park     The City of Salem is developing a new Master Plan for Minto-Brown Island Park, and your participation and input is important to us.     Minto-Brown Island Park is a 1,205-acre nature park close to downtown Salem.  The park has 20 miles of paved and unpaved trails, and is a favorite of Salem residents and visitors alike.  Whether you enjoy walking, running, biking, taking your dog for a walk, bird watching, or just enjoying being out in nature, Minto-Brown Island Park is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.  Public input is the key to the success of this master plan.  There are a variety of ways park users and residents can participate in this process. 1. On-line Survey Please go to our website and fill out the first of several on-line surveys that will be posted as we go through the planning process. http://www.cityofsalem.net/Residents/Parks/ParkTour/Pages/MintoBrownIslandMasterPlan.aspx 2. Public Meetings There are four public meetings scheduled, and will be held at Pringle Community Hall located at 606 Church Street SE.  Please note the dates and times below. Tuesday, November 18, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 6:30 p.m. 3. Email Us If you are unable to attend any of the public planning meetings, you can email comments to us at mintobrowninput@cityofsalem.net 4. Mail or Phone You may also write to us or contact us by phone! Phone: 503-588-6336 City of Salem Park Operations 1460 20TH Street SE, Bldg. 14 Salem Oregon 97302 5. Watch two great videos on Minto Brown Island Park! Minto Brown Island Park Master Plan Minto Brown Island Park - Visitors Share Thoughts   Subscribe For more information on the Minto-Brown Island Park Master Plan, please visit our website or watch a brief video about the new plan. You can send us your thoughts on the Minto-Brown Island Park planning process through email at mintobrowninput@cityofsalem.net.

 

 

Cherriots Proposing to eliminate Route 21 which serves SGNA

Here is a letter from a neighbor who is opposed to the cut and ridership statistics from Cherriots.

 

 

Cherriots proposing to eliminate Route 21 which serves part of SGNA

Here is a letter from a neighbor who is opposed to the cut and ridership statistics from Cherriots.