Officers for the Jayhawk Elementary PTO met on Tuesday, September 18. Officers present were President Brandy David, Treasurer Bonnie Riley, and Secretary Angela Holt. Courtney Lanham was also present.
Bonnie gave the Treasurer’s Report. PTO currently has $8,223.33 in savings and $3,430.96 in checking.
Angela will make another reminder about labels collection to be sent home with students. The fall labels contest runs through September 28.
PTO will submit an application for an entry in the Arts & Crafts parade October 13. Angela will make fliers to pass out with information about Trunk or Treat and Dinner with Santa.
Trunk or Treat is planned for October 26 at 6 p.m. Angela will make a volunteer sign-up for Trunk or Treat and post online. Volunteers to help/those with decorated trunks will need to be ready by 5:45. The event will begin at 6 p.m. It was decided to use One, Two, Three Bounce from Fort Scott for bounce houses. Cost breakdown is:
Item: 1 bounce house
We Run: $150
They Run: $250
Item: 2 bounce houses
We Run: $200
They Run: $300
Item: Slide
We Run: $250
They Run: $350
Item: Obstacle course
We Run: $300
They Run: $400
After discussion, it was decided to rent 2 bounce houses and a slide. One, Two, Three Bounce will be present to run. Total cost of the bounce house rental will be $680.
PTO will also rent a cotton candy machine again this year. It was decided to make the cotton candy earlier in the day and bag it. Hot dogs, chips, coffee, hot chocolate, soda, and water will also be available for purchase.
Events for the Trunk or Treat will include a cakewalk, ring toss, and other games; PTO will purchase token prizes for the games.
Trunk or Treat was originally planned to be held at the Fairgrounds. However, the venue is unavailable that Friday or Saturday. Brandy will talk to Mr. Proffitt to okay the use of the elementary school for the event. Changes of the date and/or venue will be posted ASAP.
The next PTO meeting is scheduled for 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 9, at the JES cafeteria. PTO is encouraging anyone volunteering with Trunk or Treat to be present at the meeting so that details can be worked out.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Bonnie gave the Treasurer’s Report. PTO currently has $8,223.33 in savings and $3,430.96 in checking.
Angela will make another reminder about labels collection to be sent home with students. The fall labels contest runs through September 28.
PTO will submit an application for an entry in the Arts & Crafts parade October 13. Angela will make fliers to pass out with information about Trunk or Treat and Dinner with Santa.
Trunk or Treat is planned for October 26 at 6 p.m. Angela will make a volunteer sign-up for Trunk or Treat and post online. Volunteers to help/those with decorated trunks will need to be ready by 5:45. The event will begin at 6 p.m. It was decided to use One, Two, Three Bounce from Fort Scott for bounce houses. Cost breakdown is:
Item: 1 bounce house
We Run: $150
They Run: $250
Item: 2 bounce houses
We Run: $200
They Run: $300
Item: Slide
We Run: $250
They Run: $350
Item: Obstacle course
We Run: $300
They Run: $400
After discussion, it was decided to rent 2 bounce houses and a slide. One, Two, Three Bounce will be present to run. Total cost of the bounce house rental will be $680.
PTO will also rent a cotton candy machine again this year. It was decided to make the cotton candy earlier in the day and bag it. Hot dogs, chips, coffee, hot chocolate, soda, and water will also be available for purchase.
Events for the Trunk or Treat will include a cakewalk, ring toss, and other games; PTO will purchase token prizes for the games.
Trunk or Treat was originally planned to be held at the Fairgrounds. However, the venue is unavailable that Friday or Saturday. Brandy will talk to Mr. Proffitt to okay the use of the elementary school for the event. Changes of the date and/or venue will be posted ASAP.
The next PTO meeting is scheduled for 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 9, at the JES cafeteria. PTO is encouraging anyone volunteering with Trunk or Treat to be present at the meeting so that details can be worked out.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.