Kennerly PTP December 2022

Welcome- Sarah Scheu and Erin Duy

Introductions- Exec Board

Reports:

• Outdoor classroom Shade update – See attached image!
  • Project will start after approval from Dig Right. 
• PTP is providing gift cards to teachers’ Winter celebration
• Thanksgiving breakfast was a hit!
  • Thank you to all who contributed!
• Pancakes and Pajamas was a great success – great job and thank you to all Volunteers! Special shout out to Erin, Pamela and Katie for their planning, cooking, etc!
  • Some feedback was given during the meeting regarding possibilities for changes to next year’s event
• PTP is providing teachers with a Breakfast before Holiday Break
• Penguin Patch was a huge success, bringing in $3100
• Winter Class Party is December 22^nd    NOTE: That is also an Early Dismissal Day!
  • Please sign-up on the volunteer board if you will be attending a class party!  Please note if you are hoping to float between classrooms.  Thank you for your help!
• SAVE THE DATE: Trivia Night is February 25^th

Committee Updates:

• Trivia Night – We need volunteers!
  • Saturday February 25^th
  • Volunteer opportunities include gathering raffles, planning or day of volunteers, please consider signing up for one.  Almost all volunteer slots allow you to still have a table and play the trivia!  We would love to have your help!

Treasurer/ Assistant Treasurer- Andrea Daut/Chelsea Wood

• Budget Update

Fundraising- Emily Fesler/Jessica Musgraves -

• Total Made in Dine Outs so far = $1,853.48! Awesome!
  • Freddy’s we made $118.57
  • 54^th street amount was not in yet
  • Chuck E Cheese Dine Out – Dec 29
• Trivia – February 25^th @ Crestwood Community Center
  • Table is 8 person.  Prices go up Jan 1.
  • Table Sponsorship available for $300.  Round Sponsorship available $100
  • Raffles and Silent Auction for Teacher Experiences will happen again this year, closing Thursday Feb 24 prior to Trivia Night

Social Chairs- Katie Kuhn/Christine Thurau: 

• Bingo Night – Jan 27^th 5:30pm Shift 1 – 7pm Shift 2
• Movie Night – April 28^th, Rain out day May 5^th
• Breakfast with a buddy is in discussion

Technology- Stacey Przygoda

• PTBoard – Technology Assistance
• Kennerly News
• Buzz Book

Dads of Kennerly- David Simmons

• Bowling Party – Jan 8^th Concord Bowl
  • $8 for 2 hours of bowling
  • 1-3 pm
• Next meeting – 1/12 @ Hesslers

Principals- Mr. Thomas, Dr. Mach

• Teachers are planning a Literacy Night for Kindergarten

Teachers Representatives

Questions/ Comments 

• Stock the Cart Donations are always welcome!
  • Drop off at school or reach out to a PTP Board meeting!  The teachers truly appreciate the goodies we provide on their cart.
• Field Day – Tentative days are May 22 with rain out May 24…..Subject to change
• 5^th grade party – Tentative May 19
• Last day of school – May 26
• Spring Party – March 16

Kennerly PTP April 2023

Welcome- Sarah Scheu and Erin Duy

Introductions- Exec Board

Reports:

• We Need Volunteers- Multicultural Night – Fri 4/14 @ 5pm
  • Please sign up to volunteer for Multicultural.  The teachers have worked very hard to make this event amazing and they are asking for us to help with crowd control and simple tasks during the event
  • Donations will be accepted during the event to support the victims impacted by the Earthquake in Turkey
  • I See Me! Books will be available in the library for purchase.
  • Students will have their art on display
  • A QR Quest will show the cultures right here at Kennerly!
• Upcoming Dine Outs – Liliana’s May 16^th-17^th, Lions Choice April 26^th 4-8 pm
  • No flyer needs to be provided or name needs to be mentioned to get the proceeds counted towards the fundraiser.  Share with local friends and family!
• Awning Update – Shipping first week of May!
  • Hoping we will see the finished product before the end of school!
• Teacher Grant Requests/Teacher Grant Delivery – Mrs. Harmons fidgets successfully delivered
  • The grants are now closed for the school year
• Lindbergh Leadership Updates
  • A lot of talk about the next Prop Grant request that will happen in 2024 impacting Kennerly with a separate Gym, Cafeteria, possibly a new office layout and classrooms! 

Committee Updates:

• 5th Grade Committee Update – The J – May 17^th
• Field Day Committee – Do we need a sign-up? Budget? Volunteer?
  • Unofficial no on t-shirts
  • Request to have buddy classes and colors for classes to come out asap
  • Such a fun day for the school, volunteers are welcome to help day of as well as attend and watch

Treasurer/ Assistant Treasurer- Andrea Daut/Chelsea Wood

• Budget Update
  • Field Trip funds have been used by most.  Kindergarten still has some and 3^rd grade

Fundraising- Emily Fesler/Jessica Musgrave -

• Dine-Outs
  • Close the Kitchen – McDonalds – 3/27 – we made $649.22
  • Lions Choice – April 26^th – Liliana’s – May 16 and 17

Social Chairs- Katie Kuhn/Christine Thurau: 

• Movie Night – April 28^th
  • The movie will be played in the gymnasium.  Kona ice will be available for purchase there and 4^th graders will be selling candy.  Free popcorn!
  • Students will vote next week on the movie selection           

Technology- Stacey Przygoda

• PT Board – Technology Assistance
• Kennerly News
• Buzz Book

Secretary – Pamela Crancer

Dads of Kennerly- David Simmons

• Dances – $10 suggested donation per family
  • Lads and Ladies 4/15, Sperreng Middle School, 6-8 pm
  • Guys and Gals 5/6, Sperreng Middle School, 6-8 pm
    • DOK is looking for a volunteer photographer for the dance on 5/6
• Fifth Grade Signs
  • DOK will sponsor 5^th grade signs for this school year. Thank you DOK!
  • Signs will be delivered to 5^th graders or available for pickup if your address is not in the buzz book
• Do we want a DOK/PTP shed for storage? Does anyone have a connection to get a deal?
• Next DOK meeting – 5/4 @ Hesslers

Principals- Mr. Thomas, Dr. Mach

• MAP Testing
• Mrs. Marcinkiewicz is retiring this year!  Congrats to Mrs. Marcinkiewicz.
• Dr. Mach will be moving to Long full-time next year and Mrs. McArthy will become Kennerly’s full-time administrative intern.  Congratulations to both!
• Mrs. Jaggie will become our reading specialist next year, opening a teaching position in the 1^st grade. Congratulations Mrs. Jaggie?

Teachers Representatives

Questions/ Comments 

• PTP is looking for parents who would like to be involved and join a committee for ‘23/’24 school year! Please reach out to Sarah Scheu or Erin Duy for further information.

PT Board Ballot – 2023/2024 School Year

Secretary – Emily Fesler

Social Chair – Katie Kuhn

Asst. Social Chair - ??

Fundraising Chair – Sarah Scheu

Asst Fundraising Chair – Joslyn Kahan

Technology – Lisa Bimpasis

Treasurer – Chelsea Wood

Asst Treasurer – Marie Friedman

Vice President – Pamela Crancer

President – Erin Duy

Approved by majority

• 32 School Days Left before summer break!!!!
• Gather your used books that you would like to donate to the used book fair coming up shortly.  All books will be 25 cents.

Kennerly PTP May 2023

Welcome- Sarah Scheu and Erin Duy

Introductions- Exec Board

Reports:

• Eagle Scout Vote – Andrea
  • Exec Board approved to accept Eagle Scout project applications for this school year.  The budget holds $200 in the Eagle Scout Fund
• Upcoming Dine Outs – Liliana’s May 16^th – 17^th
  • Share with neighbors, friends, and family as a portion of total sales go towards Kennerly PTP
• Awning Update – Installing May 11/12!
  • Hoping we will see the finished product at field day!
• Proposed 2023 Fundraising Video
  • Raise Craze was viewed as the proposed fall fundraiser.  This is a pledge-based fundraiser with a customizable webpage.  The pledges are in support of Act of Kindness around the student’s home, school and community. Teachers mentioned having a service day at school.
• Assistant Social Chair – Tera Overy

Committee Updates:

• 5th Grade Committee Update – The J – May 17^th
  • Breakfast at school before getting on the bus for the school.
• Field Day Committee – Did we post a sign-up?
  • Field Day committee is meeting this week and will send out updates ASAP.
  • An update will be sent to Mrs. McCarthy to update the teachers.
• PTP is looking for parents who would like to be involved and join a committee for the ‘23/’24 School year, if interested please reach out to Sarah Scheu or Erin Duy.
  • Committee spots are available in Social, Fundraising, Teacher Appreciation, Field Day, Beautification and more.  We would love for you to join us and if you are not sure where your best fit is, we will help you find a spot that works with your availability and interest. 

Treasurer/ Assistant Treasurer- Andrea Daut/Chelsea Wood

• Budget Update
  • All Field Trip Funds have been used! YAY!!!  So glad all the students and classrooms were able to benefit from the funds.
  • Current PTP funds are $35,000 net hold funds. Awning has not been paid for yet that is estimated to cost $16,000.
  • Grants are closed for the school year.

Fundraising- Emily Fesler/Jessica Musgrave -

Dine-Outs

• Close the Kitchen –Lions Choice
• Kona Ice at Movie Night!
• Save the Date! Liliana’s – May 16 and 17

Social Chairs- Katie Kuhn/Christine Thurau: 

• Movie Night – Went SO WELL
• Dates for Kindergarten Paly Dates and Back to School Night ’23-‘24
  • Kindergarten Playdates
    • June 14^th from 6-7pm
    • July 11^th from 9-10 am
    • August 10^th from 6-7 pm
  • Meet the Teacher Night is tentatively scheduled for Thursday August 17^th.

Technology- Stacey Przygoda

• PT Board – Technology Assistance
• Kennerly News
• Buzz Book

Secretary – Pamela Crancer

Dads of Kennerly- David Simmons

• DOK funded 3^rd grade Glow Party celebration – thanks DOK.
• Dave Simmons will step down as President and Matt Scheu and Tony Becker will be co-President.

Principals- Mr. Thomas, Dr. Mach

Teachers Representatives: Mrs. Sontag and Mrs. McCarthy

• Teachers say thank you for all the appreciation that is being shown during Teacher Appreciation Week.  They enjoyed all the food delivered for lunch, snacks and breakfast.
• Next year school hours will be 8:45 – 3:30 hopefully we will see a difference in the bus schedule that will help students get home quicker.
• Mrs. Stanza will be joining the Kennerly team as the new 4^th grade teacher as the incoming 4^th graders have 4 classrooms instead of 3, that is this current year.
• Senior walk is this Friday, May 12 at 10:30 where Seniors who attended Kennerly Elementary get to walk the halls of their Elementary school and say goodbye.
• Spread the news that all incoming Kindergartners get registered! Kennerly is only a few students away from getting a 4th class for next year!

Questions/ Comments 

• If your child has not received their Teacher Experience they won during the week of Trivia Night, reach out to the teacher to help set something up before the end of the school year.

PT Board Ballot – 2023/2024 School Year

Secretary – Emily Fesler

Social Chair – Katie Kuhn

Asst. Social Chair – Tera Overy

Fundraising Chair – Sarah Scheu

Asst Fundraising Chair – Joslyn Kahan

Technology – Lisa Bimpasis

Treasurer – Chelsea Wood

Asst Treasurer – Marie Friedman

Vice President – Pamela Crancer

President – Erin Duy

Kennerly PTP October 2022

Welcome- Sarah Scheu and Erin Duy

Introductions- Exec Board

Special Welcome to Dr. Lake! – Listening and Learning

Reports:

• Movie night was a success, great turn out and nice to be indoors!
• Custodian Appreciation went great, we showered our Custodians with love.
• Principal and Asst. Principal Appreciation also went well, thank you Pamela!
• Apex is going GREAT! Amazing participation and the students are loving it.
• Apex run Thurs Oct. 13^th – Sign up to Volunteer on the PT Board
• Thank you for the Sunday Night Lights help and Volunteers!
• Book Fair – Nov. 14-18^th
• Liliana’s Italian Kitchen Dine Out – Oct. 25^th and 26^th at 11am – 9 pm
  • Liliana’s also gives us proceeds from gift card purchases!!!
• Raising Canes Dine Out (Kirkwood Road location) – Nov. 3^rd starting at 2:30-9:30pm
• Freddy’s Dine Out – Nov. 15^th 4-8pm
• Parent Teacher Conferences – Week of Nov. 14^th
  • PTP will provide dinner for teachers on in-person conference night
• Spirit Wear store is open!
• Fall Parties are BACK!! Parents can sign up to attend and we have room parents and party helpers back! Get with Chelsea Wood to sign up.
  • Stop by the office prior to fall party to expedite day of sign in process.  They will scan your id and have name tags for all visitors
• Halloween Costumes are BACK! Kids can dress in their Halloween costume on Halloween this year!
  • Student must be independent with their costume the entire school day. No Halloween parade this year.

Committee Updates:

• Class Party Chairperson – Chelsea Wood
  • Class Party Grade Representatives
    • Class Party Parents – We need volunteers!
  • There will be three parties this year, Fall, Winter and Spring.  Parents are working hard to plan a great party for the students. 
• Pancakes and Pajamas – We need volunteers!
  • Saturday Dec. 3rd

Treasurer/ Assistant Treasurer- Andrea Daut/Chelsea Wood

• Budget Update

Fundraising- Emily Fesler/Jessica Musgraves -

• Apex Update
• Fundraising Big Ticket Item Update – How are we doing?
• Lions Choice – We made $422.80!!
• Kona Ice Truck for Movie Night – We made $62
• Total Made in Dine Outs so far = $1034.91! Awesome!
  • Dine Outs have been such a great fundraiser!  Thank you for everyone’s support and hope you enjoy it as much as we do
• Trivia – February 25^th @ Crestwood Community Center
  • Save the date.  This will be a fun filled evening and great fundraiser!

Social Chairs- Katie Kuhn/Christine Thurau: 

• Movie Night – Great job!
  • Received more cart donations, this has been a huge help to teachers and staff!
• Pancakes and Pajamas

Technology- Stacey Przygoda

• PTBoard – Technology Assistance
• Kennerly News
  • Tuesday Tidbits emails
• Buzz Book

Dads of Kennerly- David Simmons

• DOK Bus Bash to Fast Eddie’s – 10/22 $25/person, Adults only
  • Pickup/Drop off at Hessler’s
• Trunk or Treat – Sunday 10/30 5:30-8:30 @ Kennerly Back Parking Lot
• Next DOK meeting – 11/3 @ Hesslers

Principals- Mr. Thomas, Dr. Mach

Teachers Representatives

            Teachers are very grateful for the snack cart, thank you for all your donations!

            Thank you to Dads of Kennerly for helping with some shelving in the school

Questions/ Comments 

Next PTP Meeting is 11/8

Kennerly PTP August 2022

Welcome- Sarah Scheu and Erin Duy
Introductions- Exec Board
Reports:

• Gaga Ball Pit – fully installed! Looks awesome, great job DOK/PTP!
• Kindergarten playdates – Huge success! Excellent turn out despite the heat, awesome engagement from our kindergarten teachers and kindergarten families
• Teacher Shirts – PTP is sponsoring
  • Ordered
• Student Shirts – PTP is sponsoring, should be in by mid-September – will also be used for kindergarten fieldtrip shirts
  • Sizes will be received during Meet the Teacher, Order will be placed next week
• Stock the Teacher Cart – We need donations to start the cart this year – how do we want to spread the word?
  • Use social media to encourage donations to be made at Kindergarten
  • Orientation, Meet the Teachers and Back to School Bash
    • Sign Up Genius with links to Amazon
  • Teachers’ favorites include granola bars, cheese-its, goldfish, body armor drinks
• PTP is sponsoring the Teacher Inservice lunch this week
  • Pasta House
• PTP is catering the Teacher breakfast
  • Decision still to be made

Treasurer/ Assistant Treasurer- Andrea Daut/Chelsea Wood - Beginning of the year
report/Budget

• Review 2022/2023 Proposed Budget
  • Budget as reviewed highlighting a few changes for this school year
• Teacher grant applications are on the website and due by 2/28 to be used for 22/23 school year
• New line item “Kennerly Enrichment Fund” is a general-purpose fund for improvements around the school. This will be the focus of the budget using funds for projects such as the GAGA ball pit and potentially improving outdoor classroom.

Fundraising- Emily Fesler/Jessica Musgraves -

• Proposed 2022/2023 Big Ticket Fundraiser Item Discussion
  • Apex Fun Run
  • Trivia Night
• Collected 2 of 3 bids, hoping to have final bid by end of week
  • Bids for outdoor classroom located outside of library
• Waiting on district to confirm tree removal
• Goal is to Vote as a group to confirm Fundraising Focus and then snowball all efforts for the year into funding the project with completion to take place by end of school year

Social Chairs- Katie Kuhn/Christine Thurau: 

• Back to School Night – Need Volunteers
  • Bubble Bus and Kona Ice will be there from 6-8 pm
  • Yard games will be set up for your entertainment
  • All should bring lawn chairs, food and drinks and enjoy an evening at Kennerly
• Kindergarten Orientation – Need Volunteers
• Chalk the Walk – Need Volunteers
  • All are welcome to come decorate the sidewalks with chalk on Monday, August 22 at 5 pm for the first day of school. If this time is not convenient for you, bring some chalk and come decorate anytime on Monday.
• Committees?
  • Committees will be setup and sent out through PTBoard for volunteers

Technology- Stacey Przygoda

• PTBoard – Technology Assistance and Sign-ups for committees

Secretary- Pamela Crancer
Say hello!

Dads of Kennerly- David Simmons

• DOK is sponsoring Kennerly night at Busch Stadium on Aug 28. Tickets are $8 each and includes a hot dog and soda with each ticket.
• First DOK meeting is September 8 beginning at 7:30 at Hessler’s.
• Back to School Night – Games?
• Trunk or Treat – Date?

Principals- Mr. Thomas, Dr. Mach
Teachers Representatives

Questions/ Comments 

• Dr. Lake will be speaking at the October Kennerly PTP meeting. All are welcome to attend and hear from our Superintendent.

Kennerly PTP February 2023

Welcome- Sarah Scheu and Erin Duy

Introductions- Exec Board

Reports:

• Bingo Night was Awesome, great job Katie and Volunteers!
• Superhero Breakfast was great, huge turn out! Thanks Stacey, Tina and Volunteers!
• Awning Update
  • Awning contractor provides a discount to school’s directly. There has been a delay to allow the school to create a P.O. to save over $600!
• Teacher Grant Requests/Teacher Grant Delivery
  • Teachers have until the end of this month to submit a grant request for the remaining $1300 in grant funds.
  • Mr. Franzel requested a grant for 2^nd grade to take a music field trip on 2/8 to Grandel Theatre.  The grant was approved.
  • Mrs. French requested and received approval for a grant to supply headphones in the classrooms for the times the student’s headphones are not working or maybe left at home.
  • Mrs. McKean requested a grant for a kitchen and DOK picked up the request.
• SAVE THE DATE: Trivia Night is February 25^th
• SAVE THE DATE: Spring Party March 16th
• Lindbergh Leadership Updates
  • School times will be shifted for the upcoming school year.
  • Be sure to sign up for Parent Teacher conferences so you can discuss any questions you might have about your child’s progress report with your teacher.
• Board Position Update
  • There are plenty of openings for you to serve on the PTP board for the upcoming school year!  Please consider volunteering to help keep PTP a wonderful partnership between the Parents and Teachers at Kennerly providing classroom and educational enhancements, social events and staff support!  

Committee Updates:

• Superhero Breakfast – Event recap and ideas for next year
  • HUGE Turnout!  Thank you all for your great participation.
  • Please note during these events that dropping off your student in the classroom is not a time for a P/T conference. 
  • Start time will be considered again next year to help with the attendance size and lines.
• Trivia Night – We need volunteers!
  • Saturday February 25^th
  • Volunteer opportunities include gathering raffles, planning or day of volunteers, please consider signing up for one.  Almost all volunteer slots allow you to still have a table and play the trivia!  We would love to have your help!
  • Teacher Experience/Silent Auction – There are still openings for teacher experience slots.  The raffle and silent auction will open the week leading up to Trivia Night
• 5th Grade Committee Update – Budget?
• Field Day Committee? Budget?

Treasurer/ Assistant Treasurer- Andrea Daut/Chelsea Wood

• Budget Update

Fundraising- Emily Fesler/Jessica Musgrave -

• Total Made in Dine Outs so far = $2,728.48 - Awesome!
  • Uncle Leos - $577.70!! Second Biggest Dine Out!
  • SAVE THE DATE – Psghetti’s 2/23.  Mention Kennerly and 15% will be donated back to the PTP
  • SAVE THE DATE – MOD Pizza 3/9.  Mention Kennerly
• Trivia – February 25^th @ Crestwood Community Center
  • Table is 8 person. 
  • Table Sponsorship available for $300.  Round Sponsorship available $100
  • Raffles and Silent Auction for Teacher Experiences will happen again this year, closing Thursday Feb 24 prior to Trivia Night

Social Chairs- Katie Kuhn/Christine Thurau: 

• Movie Night – April 28^th, Rain out day May 5^th
  • PTP is looking to borrow a large screen for Movie Night.  If you might know someone please reach out to Katie Kuhn or someone on the PTP board.
• 4/14 will be the Cultural Art Fair     

Technology- Stacey Przygoda

• PTBoard  has an app!!
  • Check out PTBoard App in the apple or google play store.  You can receive the newsletters and navigate between multiple PT Boards if needed

Dads of Kennerly- David Simmons

• Dances – $10 suggested donation per family
  • Lads and Ladies 4/15, Sperreng Middle School, 6-8 pm
  • Guys and Gals 5/6, Sperreng Middle School, 6-8 pm
    • DOK is looking for a volunteer photographer for the dance on 5/6
• DOK Meeting – 03/02 @ Hesslers
• Fifth Grade Signs
  • DOK will sponsor 5^th grade signs for this school year

Principals- Mr. Thomas, Dr. Mach

• Kennerly Literacy Night 2/8 for Kindergarten families
• Spring Pictures – 3/3 – These pictures will not be going in the yearbook
• There will be an email address you can use for when your child will be absent from school.  Check this upcoming Principal notes for more information.  The email is kennerly.absent@lindberghschools.ws
• PLEASE NO PHONES DURING DROP-OFF OR PICK-UP
  • The average time it takes to move through the drop-off or pick-up line is less than 10 minutes.  Please put down your phone so we do not have any accidents with students, staff or other parents

Teachers Representatives

Questions/ Comments 

• Stock the Teacher Cart donations!
• PTP is looking for parents who would like to be involved and join our Board for the ‘23/’24 school year! Please reach out to Sarah Scheu or Erin Duy for further information.

Kennerly PTP September 2022

Welcome- Sarah Scheu and Erin Duy

Introductions- Exec Board

Reports:

• Teacher Shirts – PTP sponsored, paid and delivered!
• Provided the Back to School Breakfast for teachers – thank you to our helpers!
• Student Shirts – PTP is sponsoring, ordered Thursday – will also be used for kindergarten fieldtrip shirts
• Stock the Teacher Cart – Done! We received so many awesome donations! Plan is to ask for donations to be dropped off at Movie Night!
  • Please consider nut free snacks for the teacher’s cart
  • Teachers’ favorites include granola bars, cheese-its, goldfish, body armor drinks
• Reminders for Movie Night (9/23) and Picture Day (9/28)
• Apex is Oct 3-14^th
• Mrs. Sobeck – Sunday Night Lights
  • Save the Date – Sunday October 9
• Book Fair – Nov 14-18^th
• Reminder – Dr. Lake attending Oct. PTP Meeting, should be an informative evening

Committee Descriptions:

• Committee Overview
• Consider signing up for a committee position for this school year.  These positions will help the committee lead in planning and organizing specific events throughout the school year.
  • Spirit Wear
  • Teacher Appreciation
  • Kennerly Beautification
  • Class Party
  • Apex
  • DOK Trunk or Treat
  • Book Fair
  • Penguin Patch – Nov 28 – Dec 2
  • Pancakes and Pajamas
  • Bingo/Family Fun Night
  • Trivia Night – Feb 25
  • Breakfast with a Buddy
  • Movie Night
  • Field Day
  • 5^th Grade Party
  • Yearbook

Treasurer/ Assistant Treasurer- Andrea Daut/Chelsea Wood - Beginning of the year report/Budget

• Finalize/Vote on 2022/2023 Proposed Budget
  • Budget was voted and approved during Exec Meeting
    • Amount allotted for 5^th grade field trip will go towards the transportation cost to Camp Wyman
    • New line item “Kennerly Enrichment Fund” is a general-purpose fund for improvements around the school.  This will be the focus of the budget using funds for outdoor classroom area.  Final project plans have not been made for the outdoor classroom.
    • Teacher Grants:
      • Voted and approved 4^th grade grant request for student books
      • Voted and approved Kindergarten request for ten frame pop-it counters

Fundraising- Emily Fesler/Jessica Musgraves -

• Proposed 2022/2023 Big Ticket Fundraiser Item Discussion
  • Apex Fun Run – October 3-14
  • Trivia Night – February 2/25/23
• Kona Ice Truck – Made great $$! So Popular!
• Dine Out – Mod Pizza – Made $273.11!
• Dine Out – Lions Choice – Sept 26^th – Join us, 4-8 pm

Social Chairs- Katie Kuhn/Christine Thurau: 

• Back to School Night – Went great! Bubble Bus was great addition to the evening! Kona Ice always a hit!
• Movie Night – Volunteers Needed
  • Volunteers are needed for setup and cleanup. 
  • Stock the cart donations will be collected at Movie Night

Technology- Stacey Przygoda

• PTBoard – Technology Assistance
  • PT Board holds the student directory, calendar, volunteer sign-ups and newsletters
• Kennerly News-
• How to upload Lindbergh important dates in your calendar – Tech Tips with Stacey

Secretary- Pamela Crancer

Dads of Kennerly- David Simmons

• DOK Meeting – 10/6 at 7:30 at Hessler’s
• DOK Bus Bash to Fast Eddie’s – 10/22 $25/person, Adults only
• Trunk or Treat – Sunday 10/30
• Bowling in January
• Dances in Spring

Principals- Mr. Thomas, Dr. Mach

Teachers Representatives

Questions/ Comments 

5th Grade girls scouts along with chaperones will offer babysitting during future ptp meetings for those who need it.

Kennerly PTP Meeting Agenda 10/08/24

Welcome- Pamela/Nicole

Reports:

• President/VP- Pamela & Nicole
  • Past Events: Movie Night & Book Fair
    • Movie Night- great turn-out
    • Book Fair – good success; not as much as when held with conferences

• Updated from Exec Board Meeting:
  • Kennerlyptp@lindberghschools.ws will fade away after this school year
    • Do we have a gmail account?
      • need to fade away lindberghschools.ws email address and move to gmail
  • Grants/Teacher Requests approved
    •  Sound Machine - $47.90
    • Multiplication Fact Holders - $31.34
    • 100 copies of Because of Winn-Dixie
    • Total used of Kennerly Enrichment for Teachers as of 10/08 - $538.19
    • Requests
      • Mrs. Gray – Diverse Book of the Month - $800.45
      • Mrs. Payton, SLP - $115.50 in learning toys/puzzles (prime deals) – Approved
        • $1500 left if PTP approves half of Mrs. Grays book request
  • STEM Night request
    • Friday 4/4
    • Science Center 5 activities/2 hours/$450
      • Things such as stomp rocket, handy garden, sound sandwich
    • Vote use of Winter Festival Funds - Approved
  • Holidays Around the World
  • Replace the November meeting with social hour
    • Keep on 11/12
    • Location
  • Lindbergh Foundation              
    • 75^th Anniversary Gala – Donation of ‘community breakfast’ funds
    • Put together a basket from the PTP and all proceeds from the basket will go directly back to your organization
      • You can fill these baskets however you see fit
      • Funds raised from basket go back to the PTP
      • Exec Board said yes to a basket

• Fundraising- Joslyn & Sarah
  • Read-A-Thon - 10/14 - 10/25
  • Pre-liminary communications will start tomorrow
  • Fundraising will handle FB posts; Lisa will post on PTP board
  • Easy to register and share with friends
  • Great incentives by classroom
  • Replaces the Apex, very grass-roots and more of the money goes back to

• Prior Fundraising Recap:
  • City 2 Game – Over $1000 was raised. Kennerly won most tickets sold and City Street team is coming to Kennerly on 10/25 to kick with the kids at recess!
  • Dine Outs - $741 McDonalds, $539 Culvers
• Upcoming Dine Outs
  • 10/29 MOD Pizza

• Treasurer/Ast. Treasurer- Chelsea & Marie
  • Kennerly Enrichment Funds Used/Available

• Social Chairs- Tera & Cari
  • Teacher Appreciation
    • Principal Breakfast 10/21 - sign up will go out via email/socials 10/9
    • Conference Meals 11/6 & 11/7
  • Veterans Food Drive 11/6-8 - grade level boxes for collection. Hoping conferences bring in more donations.
  • Winter Festival now Holidays Around the World - 12/14/24 - will support Mrs. Wigger with what she requests.

• Technology- Lisa & Katie
  • PTBoard:  Student Directory

• Dads of Kennerly
  • Trunk of Treat - Sunday October 27, 2024

• Principals- Mr. Thomas, Mrs. McArthy

• Unity Week 10/14 -10/17 Events
  • supporting Cedarhurst by card and reading
  • food drive for Angel’s Arms
  • poster contest
• Fundraising suggested coordinating Unity Week with the Read-A-Thon
• Veteran’s Assembly (9am on 11/11/24) – 5^th Grade Scouts will do the pledge; Lacee Kaufmann will assist Mrs. Sobeck

• Teacher Reps - Mrs. Winfield & Mrs. Sobeck
  • Excited about the Read-A-Thon!!  Thank you to PCP from a couple staff.  Appreciate the focus on reading.
  • Great feedback on Literacy Night.  Next date is November 11/14.
  • Sunday Nights Lights – Kennerly volunteers are covered, but there are some general volunteers needed.

• Committee Chairs
  • Sunday Night Lights - This Sunday, October 13
  • Class Parties - Fall Party 10/17 @ 2:15
  • Beautification Committee - Jeli Grimwood
    • Crayon Recycling Program Update
    • Monthly Litter Pick Up Update

First Beautification day Sunday, Oct 20 10:00 on Kindergarten Patio

• Scouts will also focus on litter pick-up, so beautification can work on some other items
• Mr. Thomas said butterfly garden will stay and ground will be broken in January for the gym/storm shelter
• Use incentive to help “beautify” Kennerly by giving kids a crayon from recycling project

Open Agenda

Kennerly PTP January 2023

Welcome- Sarah Scheu and Erin Duy

Introductions- Exec Board

Reports:

• Thank you all for donating to the Kennerly Adopt a Family gift cards!
  • PTP was able to purchase $290 in gift cards from your donations
• Breakfast for teachers was a hit!  Teachers enjoyed breakfast 1/10, due to snow day before break
  • Thank you to all who contributed!
• Kennerly Art Show Update
  • Cultural Art Show returns.  Looking at a date in April.  Hoping to have a wonderful evening with culture, art and food trucks
• SAVE THE DATE: Trivia Night is February 25^th
• SAVE THE DATE: Close the Kitchen – January 11, Chipotle
• SAVE THE DATE: Spring Party March 16th

Committee Updates:

• Trivia Night – We need volunteers!
  • Saturday February 25^th
  • Volunteer opportunities include gathering raffles, planning or day of volunteers, please consider signing up for one.  Almost all volunteer slots allow you to still have a table and play the trivia!  We would love to have your help!

Treasurer/ Assistant Treasurer- Andrea Daut/Chelsea Wood

• Budget Update
  • Amazon Smile is earning some great kickbacks.  Thank you all who have Kennerly PTP as your Amazon Smile choice

Fundraising- Emily Fesler/Jessica Musgraves -

• Total Made in Dine Outs so far = $1,899.62! Awesome!
  • 54^th street amount was $46.14
  • Chuck E Cheese Dine Out – Dec 29
  • Uncle Leo’s – January 24 & 25
• Trivia – February 25^th @ Crestwood Community Center
  • Table is 8 person. 
  • Table Sponsorship available for $300.  Round Sponsorship available $100
  • Raffles and Silent Auction for Teacher Experiences will happen again this year, closing Thursday Feb 24 prior to Trivia Night

Social Chairs- Katie Kuhn/Christine Thurau: 

• Bingo Night – Jan 27^th 5:30pm Shift 1 – 7pm Shift 2
• Movie Night – April 28^th, Rain out day May 5^th
• Superhero Breakfast
  • Before school, students can bring a superhero in their life to have breakfast in the cafeteria and gym before school on the following days:
  • February 2 – Students with last name that starts with A-L
  • February 3 – Students with last name that starts with M-Z

Technology- Stacey Przygoda

• PTBoard – Technology Assistance
• Kennerly News
• Buzz Book

Dads of Kennerly- David Simmons

• Bowling Party – GREAT TURNOUT SO MUCH FUN!!
• Next meeting – 1/12 @ Hesslers

Principals- Mr. Thomas, Dr. Mach

Teachers Representatives

• 100^th day of school is February 3, given no snow days

Questions/ Comments 

• Stock the Cart Donations are always welcome!
  • Drop off at school or reach out to a PTP Board member!  The teachers truly appreciate the goodies we provide on their cart.

Kennerly PTP November 2022

Welcome- Sarah Scheu and Erin Duy

Introductions- Exec Board

Reports:

• Apex was a Success! Successfully raised enough money to fund Shading our Outdoor classroom!
• PTP is providing dinner to teachers for Both nights of Conferences
• PTP is providing teacher breakfast on day before Thanksgiving break
• Book Fair THIS WEEK – Nov. 14-18
• Freddy’s Dine Out – TONIGHT 4-8pm
• Parent Teacher Conferences – This Week
• Spirit Wear store is open!
• Fall Parties went well, Chelsea did an amazing job and special thanks to all the parent helpers/room parents for your involvement!
• Winter Class Party is December 22^nd
• SAVE THE DATE: Trivia Night is February 25^th

Committee Updates:

• Pancakes and Pajamas – We need volunteers!
  • Saturday Dec. 3^rd
    • Sign-up before Thanksgiving Break!!! 
    • Volunteer time slots are available to work around your sign-up time
• Trivia Night – We need volunteers!
  • Saturday February 25^th
  • Volunteer opportunities include gathering raffles, planning or day of volunteers, please consider signing up for one

Treasurer/ Assistant Treasurer- Andrea Daut/Chelsea Wood

• Budget Update
  • Apex raised enough money to cover the sunshade!  Woohooo thank you, everyone!

Fundraising- Emily Fesler/Jessica Musgraves -

• Lilianas – We made $700
  • Doing this one again in the spring
• Total Made in Dine Outs so far = $1,734.91! Awesome!
  • Dine Outs have been such a great fundraiser!  Thank you for everyone’s support and hope you enjoy it as much as we do
• Trivia – February 25^th @ Crestwood Community Center

Social Chairs- Katie Kuhn/Christine Thurau: 

• Pancakes and Pajamas

Technology- Stacey Przygoda

• PTBoard – Technology Assistance
• Kennerly News
• Buzz Book
• Teacher Google Doc of their favorite things
  • Teachers and Staff can make notes of their favorite things such as candy, food, drinks, gifts and is a great reference for parents if you ever want to send a token of appreciation their way.

Dads of Kennerly- David Simmons

• DOK Bus Bash to Fast Eddie’s was a success
• Trunk or Treat went well, trophies were a hit, great turn out
• Next meeting – 12/1 @ Hesslers

Principals- Mr. Thomas, Dr. Mach

• Pegs will be moving to Lindbergh Highschool next year opening a few rooms to move some classes and staff to classrooms and hopefully bring back a Teachers Lounge!

Teachers Representatives

            Mrs. Cope and Mrs. McKean will represent the teachers for the next trimester

Questions/ Comments 

• Next PTP Meeting is 12/13
• Please SAVE your toilet paper rolls and donate to Sarah Scheu for a craft for Pancakes and Pajamas
• Consider donating a gift card for Lindbergh Light the Way Kennerly Families in Need
• We are always welcoming donations to help restock the teacher cart.  The teachers really enjoy the snack cart and appreciate the donations.