September PFC Meeting

Here's a quick reminder that our next PFC meeting is September 2nd.  We meet at 6 PM in room 31 at the middle school.

It is our goal to stick to the agenda to use our time wisely and adjourn in about an hour.  Do you have questions, comments, or suggestions that you would like brought up at our meeting?  You can comment here, leave a message on our Facebook page, or send us an email and we will try to address your topics!

Spread the word!  This will be a great year, especially with lots of support.

Welcome 2014-2015 School Year!

Welcome back to school!  The Dayton Intermediate Parent Faculty Committee is already in action and making plans for this new school year.

Our membership campaign has begun!  Look for us at Back to School Night on August 26 at 6:00 pm.  Also, you can find a membership registration form in the packet of papers brought home by your student at the beginning of school.  You can click on the form image above and print it out to register, if you like.  You can contact us for a form if you were unable to receive a form any other way.  Registration is $10 and that money goes towards supporting the students and faculty at DIS.  Forms can be turned into the DIS office.

The school has requested assistance in purchasing a digital signboard.  This signboard would go on the front of the school and help improve the communication between DIS and the families of our students.

We are preparing for a fundraiser in October, ending around the time of parent-teacher conferences.

Any ideas?  We'd love to hear from you.  There are many ways you can help your student and his/her school.  You can comment here, leave a message on our Facebook page, email us or join us at our next meeting.  We meet in room 31 at 6 PM on the first Tuesday of every month.

Minutes from August 2014

Here are the minutes from the PFC meeting in June:

Open house items: August 12^th at 6 pm 7^th grade orientation Lori and Chuck Campbell will create a  PFC sign and run the PFC table with DIS leadership running the ice cream table. Debbie Martinez will purchase the candy, Arianne Evans will print 200 PFC business cards, Mr. Kranjcec will purchase the ice cream with PFC reimbursing.

August 25^th- PFC membership forms will be passed out in advisory in preparation to receive them at the back to school night.

August 26^th- Back to School night at 6 pm. Debbie Vaughan will run the PFC table 15 minutes before the start and Christie Fernquest will run the table at the end.

Digital Sign- Christie Fernquest presented Yesco’s price of sign to be around $6,000. Mr. Kranjcec presented Julie’s Sign Shop to have a sign around $4,000. Motion was made by Debbie Vaughn for PFC to commit to cover $2,000 or 50% of the cost of a digital sign. Christie Fernquest seconded and motion was passed.

Fundraiser- Arianne Evans presented the “Write a Check” fundraiser. Debbie Vaughan made a motion to accept doing the “Write a Check” fundraiser with flyers promoting the fundraiser being passed out in advisory two weeks before starting October 9^th and ending the week of Parent-Teacher Conferences October 23^rd. Money will be collected in envelopes sent to students’ advisories or at Parent-Teacher Conferences. Christie Fernquest seconded and motion was passed. Arianne Evans and Mr. Kranjcec agreed to check into the tax write-off.

Back-to-School- PFC hasn’t done anything in the past, so no further discussion was made.

Membership sign-ups in the office- Mr. Kranjcec will provide a box for the PFC.

Announcements to go on Blog and Facebook page-

August 12^th- 7^th grade orientation

August 13^th- Fall sports parent meeting

August 26^th- Back to School Night

New Calendar system when up and running

Digital sign goal when details are worked out

PFC meeting dates

Minutes from June 2014

Here are the minutes from the PFC meeting in June:

­Introduction of PFC contact information: email, blog, and Facebook page.  There may already be one Facebook page set up.  Miklich will ask previous committee member to take down.

Vote in leadership.  Results: Co-presidents--Chuck & Lori Campbell, Vice-president-- Christie Fernquest, Treasurer--Debbie Martinez, Co-secretaries--Nikki Miklich & Arianne Evans.  Unanimous in favor.

Preparing for PFC registration next school year.  DIS is willing to collect funds that are turned in at school and keep in safe until they can be picked up.  Get PFC form ready to go in mass mailing to students before school begins.  Needs to be to secretary by 8/4/14.  On PFC form, include letter from president to parents, explaining why they should join PFC.

Vision for PFC.  Tutoring, electronic sign, snacks at dances, supplemental educational materials (books for underprivileged students and library), teacher appreciation events, dinner for staff during parent/teacher conferences.

Recruiting ideas: set up table at August 12 and August 26.  Have business cards and a bowl of candy to get the word out.  Evans will get business cards.  Martinez will get labels to go on candy.  Parents of 8th graders will serve at table on August 12--Campbell and Fernquest volunteer.  Set up table at 5:15 on August 26.  Plan to be there until 8 or 8:15.

Meeting times.  It is agreed to hold PFC meetings on the first Tuesday of each month, from 6-7:00 PM.   There will be no meeting in July.  Will meet again on August 5.

Fundraising ideas.  Last year they sold popcorn in November.  Leadership class did most of the work.  It is agreed to avoid fundraising around Christmas.  Fundraise in October/November or wait until spring.  Ideas for fundraising include selling coupon books (Entertainment Book or to local businesses) and  "Write a Check" campaign.  Members will research coupon book ideas for next meeting.  Discussion of ways to inform participants of proximity to monetary goals.

Electronic sign.  DIS would like to acquire an electronic sign that can be used to more easily post announcements in front of the school.  Would mount it on outside wall of multi-purpose room.  Two people are researching prices and varieties of reader boards.

PFC closet.  Some members will meet before August meeting to assess contents of closet in MP room.