General Membership Meeting Minutes — November 9, 2021

Call to Order #

Meeting began at 6:30pm.

PTA 101 Presentation #

Jackie Winkelvoss, PTA President presented a slideshow to illustrate how PTA works, what it means, and how to be involved.

PTA Survey #

Christian Lindstrom, PTA Treasurer presented information about a forthcoming PTA survey in both English and Spanish to gather responses about how PTA can better serve the school community.

Current volunteer opportunities #

Sara Carr, PTA Secretary presented each of the committees that are accepting volunteers to assist with future PTA events and activities.

Updates on Thanksgiving and Holiday Support for families #

Look for signup genius for donations of sides and volunteering to put bags and food together to be distributed by Abingdon support staff.

  • 45 thanksgiving dinners
    • Donations will be collected for:
      • Sides for 25 turkeys
      • 45 pies
    • Help putting together bags on 11/18 afternoon
  • Adopt-A-Family Sign Up Genius - details are being finalized, signup genius to be compiled in the next few weeks.
  • Approval of Meeting Minutes from October meeting-approved.
  • Approval of Local Unit Organization Structure Form-approved to be submitted to the state PTA.

Principal’s Report #

David Horak, Principal

  • There were recent plumbing issues handled quickly by APS.
  • Mr. Horak thanked the community and PTA for their participation in the recent Trunk or Treat event, and was happy with a large turnout.
  • Mr. Horak presented that there will be no boundary changes this school year, and that Abingdon and Drew Elementaries will be part of the boundary-wide elementary boundary process next fall.
  • There will be a new kindergarten class opening to accommodate the class size.
  • APS, particularly Abingdon, is accepting substitute teachers and lunch attendants.
  • Mr. Micael reported that the instructional assistant luncheon was a success, and thanked the PTA for their help.

ACTL Update #

Ken Venable, ACTL Representative

ACTL Committee reported APS is planning to address improving literacy instruction at all schools. ACTL is encouraging all parents/guardians to take a look at this short video on literacy instruction recently released by APS featuring Barcroft Elementary School.

Meeting adjourned at 7:20pm #

  • Next Meeting: January 11 at 6:30pm