http://www.labelsforeducation.com/index.asp

Go to the Campbell's Labels for Education homepage and see how you can better support our students, educators, and our school. Check out the newest ways to support our school through the purchase of Campbell's Products, their educational program offerings, eligible and bonus products listing, and quick and easy ways to win "free stuff for our school."

http://www.boxtops4education.com/Default.aspx

Go to the General Mills-Box Tops 4 Education-homepage to obtain updated information regarding the generous fund raising program they offer schools, family fun activities, extra credit meal ideas, how you can click and save and check Abbott's current Box Tops accrued list.

Boxtop Marketplace

http://www.boxtops4education.com/Marketplace/Default.aspx

Do all your on-line shopping starting at the Box Tops MARKETPLACE and participating retailers will donate a percentage of your purchases to our school! What a great way to earn money for Abbott while at the same time getting your shopping done.

Information is listed on "How the MARKETPLACE works?" 100+ retailers are listed, "Deals and Discounts," "Retail Categories" and continually updated "Feature Stores." Go ahead, just click on the above logo and......START SHOPPING!

The Tyson A+ Project

http://www.tyson.com/projectaplus/register/

Our Family " Labels for Learning Program"
Found at No Frills and Bag N Save stores.

http://www.econofoods.com/lfl.htm

This is Fast Fixin's Food through which you can earn "Home Team" rewards.

http://www.fastfixin.com/home_team.php?section=5&catid=5

UPromise Schools

Grace Abbott Elementary Unofficial PTO

Meeting Minutes- March 3, 2009

President: Jenny Bahe

President-elect: Karrie Reynolds

Secretary: Kristi Harte

Treasurer: Marsha Kurbica

Routine Matters:

The meeting was called to order by Jenny Bahe at 6:30. Mrs. Sorenson and Mrs. Ashford were introduced by Mr. Chaussee. Mrs. Sorenson extended an invitation to the volunteer luncheon that will be held in April. Mrs. Ashford offered a basket for raffle at the Spaghetti Dinner/Dance on Friday. The basket contained books that have been made into movies. Mrs. Ashford also informed the PTO that there will be a “One Book, One School” program next year. The book is Three Cups of Tea. Also introduced were Lori Jasa and Mrs. Meeker, principals at Peter Kiewit Middle School.

The principal’s report was given by Mrs. Jasa and Mrs. Meeker from Kiewit Middle School. They showed a 5 minute video showcasing the middle school. They handed out 5 pamphlets that contained information on HAL programs, the study center, summer school, KCC club, and other important information. They also answered information from the parents.

The secretary’s report was given by Kristi Harte. There were thank-you notes from 5 teachers. The minutes from February were approved.

The treasurer’s report was given by Marsha Kubica. The budget was the same as last month with no major changes. The big discussion began with the topic of the Booster Club. As of 3-3-09 there were 106 families that have donated money to the PTO. That is 1/3 of the school’s families. The PTO has collected $6,955.00 dollars so far. That is well short of the goal, which was originally set at $15,000.00. The PTO spent 20 minutes trying to figure out where to go from here. Some of the suggestions offered were:

1. Send out the contribution sheets through the mail to the families who have not given any money yet.

2. Send an e-mail to everyone that has not contributed.

3. Sit at a table at the spaghetti dinner

4. Send a postcard to everyone.

5. Not do any thing and try to do a better job next year when the economy is better.

6. Only send information out to 1-4th grade parents.

7. Make sure that the new letter explains what will be cut next year if the PTO does not make more money with the fundraiser.

At the end of the discussion it was decided that the PTO would resend information to all of the families that did not contribute. We figured that it will cost about $90.00 with stamps and envelopes.

New Business:

The PTO Grace Abbott Scholarships were won by Katie Fennelly and Kellan Schmidt this year.

There will need to be a new chair people for the welcome committee and the box-tops committee for next year.

There were no committee reports given.

NEXT MEETING: April 14th, 2009