12/16/2024
Aspen Creek Elementary
PTO Meeting Agenda & Notes
Welcome & Introductions
Financial Update
$15,900.58 in our bank account
Looking into a double charge on our account, same amount/day ($291.22)
Shelby purchased 2 changing tables
Purchases for parties went through and we’re under budget
$1,800 cleared from HyVee
Principal Update
Christmas is coming up and Holiday parties are this Friday
Aspen Appetite Night Updates
Don’t have 1 scheduled for January
February – Culvers
Arby’s is now open
Holiday Party-in-a-Box Update
Ready to go
4th grade is missing 2 charades games
If you haven’t reached out to your teacher, please do
Make arrangement with teachers on start time
Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser Update
Paid for all of the teacher’s pies and we made a profit of $463.20
Spirit Wear Update
Volunteers needed to sort
Should arrive Wed/Thurs
Next year we need to start it earlier - October
Family Movie Night Planning
Confirmed Date: Friday, January 10, 6:30 PM
Last year we did popcorn & water
Handing out popcorn & water at the door, no refills
Have popcorn, need little waters
Jackie can make popcorn during the day
Will need little bags, too
Movie vote:
Mrs. Kistler checking with Becky to identify movies
Rescheduling Bingo to Thursday, February 13th
Adults Night Discussion
Tentatively: March 1, 2025
Need to confirm with Heavy
Just have the event without an auction
Open to suggestions for entertainment
Themed night? Dueling Pianos? Karaoke?
Still need to get approval from Mr. Lightle
Foundation is having a gala on Thursday, March 6th
More details to come
$1,500/table
Open Agenda
Ideas to spend funds:
Streaming program – Wendy looking into why it was cut in the past
Need a new ice machine – but since the PTO just bought it, it may come out of the activity fund
Tack strips above lockers plus more for the art department
Extra carnival add-ons
Scholarship – will reach out to let them know how much we will contribute
Carnival – Friday, April 25th
Shelby bringing package options for the next meeting
Hungry, Hungry Hippos
Laser Tag
End of Year Outdoor Movie
Carnival took place of the outdoor movie
Next PTO Meeting: January 14, 7:00 PM