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Cambridge PTO General Meeting February 11, 2014 Cambridge PTO Mission: “Enhance the educational experience at Cambridge, to develop a closer connection between school and home by encouraging parent involvement, to foster effective and open communication between the school and parents, and to improve the environment at Cambridge through volunteer and financial support.”

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Page 1: Cambridge PTO General Meeting February 11, 2014 Cambridge PTO Mission: “Enhance the educational experience at Cambridge, to develop a closer connection

Cambridge PTO General Meeting

February 11, 2014Cambridge PTO Mission:

“Enhance the educational experience at Cambridge, to develop a closer connection between school and home by encouraging

parent involvement, to foster effective and open communication between the school and parents, and to improve the

environment at Cambridge through volunteer and financial support.”

Page 2: Cambridge PTO General Meeting February 11, 2014 Cambridge PTO Mission: “Enhance the educational experience at Cambridge, to develop a closer connection

Meeting AgendaI. President’s Opening CommentsII. Alamo Height School FoundationIII. Papa John’s Night ResultsIV. Guest Speaker – Dr. Kevin Brown, AHISD

SuperintendentV. PTO Business

­ Treasurer’s Report­ Fundraising Report­ Nomination Committee­ Upcoming Events

VI. GEM AwardVII. Dates to RememberVIII. PTO Excellence Awards

Page 3: Cambridge PTO General Meeting February 11, 2014 Cambridge PTO Mission: “Enhance the educational experience at Cambridge, to develop a closer connection

President’s Opening Comments

• Flag Ceremony led by Pack 59 Den 9J• Lunch generously provided by:

• Greet your neighbor• Approve minutes

Page 4: Cambridge PTO General Meeting February 11, 2014 Cambridge PTO Mission: “Enhance the educational experience at Cambridge, to develop a closer connection
Page 5: Cambridge PTO General Meeting February 11, 2014 Cambridge PTO Mission: “Enhance the educational experience at Cambridge, to develop a closer connection

Papa John’s Night Check Presentation

Page 6: Cambridge PTO General Meeting February 11, 2014 Cambridge PTO Mission: “Enhance the educational experience at Cambridge, to develop a closer connection

Dr. Kevin Brown AHISD Superintendent

Guest Speaker

Page 8: Cambridge PTO General Meeting February 11, 2014 Cambridge PTO Mission: “Enhance the educational experience at Cambridge, to develop a closer connection

Outdoor Classroom Update

Fundraising Report

• Thank you for supporting Papa Johns Night! ▫Thank you to Chairs: Mary Herff & Keri

Moses…and to their committee: Laura Broderick & Dondi Duffy!

• Mark your calendars: April 11th is Balloonfest! Thank you to Co-Chairs Dana Whelan & Laura Heinrich and the entire Balloonfest committee for putting in so much time to make this a great event!▫There will be street/building naming

opportunities!▫BIG Games▫Wrist Bands!

Page 9: Cambridge PTO General Meeting February 11, 2014 Cambridge PTO Mission: “Enhance the educational experience at Cambridge, to develop a closer connection

2013-2014 Fundraising Meter

2013-2014 Fundraising Goal$110,000

$82,980 Funds raised as of Feb. 1, 2014

$3,311.52

Page 11: Cambridge PTO General Meeting February 11, 2014 Cambridge PTO Mission: “Enhance the educational experience at Cambridge, to develop a closer connection

Awards

• Congratulations to Ann Veazey, Cambridge GT teacher and district GT coordinator, for being selected as the AHISD nominee for the Trinity Prize for Teaching Excellence and the Alamo Heights ISD Teacher of the Year

• GEM Award & Door Prize

Page 12: Cambridge PTO General Meeting February 11, 2014 Cambridge PTO Mission: “Enhance the educational experience at Cambridge, to develop a closer connection

Dates to Remember

February 13th and 14th Valentines Post Office

Friday, February 21st 8:15-11:30am Bike Rodeo

Thursday, February 27th 6:00-8:00pm Family Art Night

March 5th -7th Early Dismissal/Conferences

Friday, March 7th PE Diabetes Walk

March 10th-14th Spring Break

Thursday, March 27th 2nd Grade Showtime

Wednesday, April 2nd Walk N Roll to School

Page 13: Cambridge PTO General Meeting February 11, 2014 Cambridge PTO Mission: “Enhance the educational experience at Cambridge, to develop a closer connection

PTO Excellence Awards