Friends of Walgrove Members Meeting March 4, 2014 AGENDA

I. School/Instructional Reports A. School Administrative Report (Olivia Adams) To be discussed at Coffee with the principal B. School Site Council (Sarah Reimers) (next meeting: Thursday, 03/13, 2:45pm-4:00pm) The budget was reviewed: The cost of differentiation has gone up and we are going to find other ways to support that position. Structure is built and can be maintained more easily. This year its been instrumental for fifth grade. Includes managing the enrichment program, may a staff member who is not certified. Instructional Aides Need to maintain the investment Studio Lab Slashed and has compromised its value, huge selling point for the school. Ways to fund it outside of FOW. Needs to grow back so it can be done the entire year. PE Will be FOW for the foreseeable future, hoping it will be replaced by the district with Prop 30 monies. PS Arts Committed, with Tommy Hilfiger Foundation. Council Up for review C. English Language Advisory Council (next meeting: Wednesday, 03/26, 8:15am-9:00am) D. Local School Leadership Council (next meeting: Monday, 03/10, 2:45pm-4:00pm) II. Officer Reports A. Co-Presidents (Julie Dair and Brandy Oeser): 1. BUDGET Julie reviewed the cash flow through the end of the school year. March is extremely critical as we need to meet or exceed our current fund raising goal. These are projected expenses and income based on past years. Fiscal year ends July 31st. Ways you can help: Sell Raffle tickets Pay for Walgroovies Get in your gift cards. 2. NEXT YEARS OFFICERS and FUNDRAISING HEADS Need fund raising heads + fund raising heads for the major ones. Following are the key ones which bring in the most money. Could be a language barrier with some of the population. In years past, we had translators. How do we communicate how we are as a school? People believe the state/federal government is doing the funding and we may not have done an adequate job of explaining to families that we are providing beyond basic services. They dont understand where the funding is going. We have revaluate how we are reaching out and be more direct. We need to look at recruitment if we arent getting the new 20%, because we arent seeing them join. Gela and Sarah can help if you see anyone who is a joiner. Need a website overhaul. Possible a Spanish speaking communication head and fundraiser head. Possible Fundraisers for 2014-2015 Annual Fund 85k Walgroovies 10k Ralphs 10k Auction 40k Innisbrook 5k Walk a thon 5k

Dine-Outs 2k Festival Fundraiser to replace Whale of Sale? B. Vice Presidents of Fundraising (Brandy Oeser and Julie Dair, pro tem) 1. Annual Fund 2. Walgroovies 3. Ralphs Community Card Program 4. Dine-Outs C. Vice President of Room Parent Coordination and Communications (Betsy Carver) D. Co-Vice Presidents of Hospitality (Toni Vera-Martinez and Kelly Robinson) E. Secretary (Miriam Sharman) F. Treasurer (Katka Werth) G. Controller (Cindy Minor)

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Committee Reports A. Library (Michelle Dean, Anne Tierney, and Dana Tasker) B. Arts (Lynn Jones and Kelly Robinson) C. Publications (Caroline Diaz and Dana Tasker) D. Hospitality (Toni Vera-Martinez & Kelly Robinson E. PR and Community Outreach (Colleen OMara Diamond) F. RP Coordination and Communications (Betsy Carver). G. Walgrove Grant Task Force (Sarah Reimers and Lisa Tauscher) H. Green Team (Clare Carey and Denise Bell) Preschool directors/teachers coming to the Wildlands for a tour. There will be flyer to help spread the word. Starting a relationship with LMU. May 30th is opening day for the Wildlands Council bench one more signature and it will happen. Could open up a sponsorship campaign we can raise a bit of money, pay the guy who designed the bench and ad tiles from sponsors. IV. V. New Business Happenings A. Monday-Thursday: VALET DROP-OFF, Walgrove Avenue, 7:25am-8:05am B. Every Tuesday: EARLY DISMISSAL at 1:39pm C. Every Friday: Lunchtime Council Club in the Library D. Every Monday and Wednesday: Musical Theater Program, 2:30pm-4:30pm E. March 3-7: EARLY DISMISSAL for parent conferences at 1:45pm (M,W,Th,F) F. March 5 (W): Wacky Wednesday!!! G. March 7 (F): Coffee with the Principal, 8:15am-9:15am, Parent Center H. March 8 (Sa): Walgroovy Nordic Smorgasbord, 5:00-8:00pm, Christensen Home I. March 10 (M): LSLC Meeting, 2:45pm-4:00pm, Parent Center J. March 12 (W): Scholastic Book Fair Set-Up, Library K. March 13 (Th): SSC Meeting, 2:45pm-4:00pm, Parent Center L. March 13-14 (Th-F): Scholastic Book Fair Preview Days, Library M. March 17-19 (M-W): Scholastic Book Fair! Library N. Week of March 17-21 (M-F): International Fair! Walgrove Campus M. March 18 (Tu): OPEN HOUSE, 5:00pm-7:00pm, Walgrove Campus O. March 21 (F): Prospective Parents Tour, Walgrove Campus P. March 24 (M): Online Auction begins! Q. March 24 (M): LSLC Meeting, 2:45pm-4:00pm, Parent Center

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March 26 (W): ELAC Meeting, 8:15am-9:00am, Parent Center March 27 (Th): Blood Drive in honor of Patrick McClure, 1:30-5:30pm, Auditorium March 31 (M): Cesar E. Chavez Birthday observed NO SCHOOL!

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Help Wanteds A. Book Fair Volunteers needed! Contact: Michelle Dean: mbdean72@gmail.com B. Auction Volunteers needed! Contact: Brandy Oeser: brandyoeser@yahoo.com. C. Talent Show help needed! Contact Clare: claretendai@gmail.com. D. Social Media Manager E. Office Help: 8:00am-9:00am and 1:00pm-2:30pm especially!