Thanks to all who attended our first Parents Club Meeting of the Year! We had a great turnout and we were excited to see so many new faces, and so many familiar ones!
NEXT MEETING WILL BE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 AT 8:30 IN THE A COMMONS ART ROOM.
For those of you who can’t make the meetings, you can stay updated on volunteer opportunities, fundraising and more by checking this website.
Otter Run:
- Otter Run is FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6
- Goal: 15% increase of funds raised from last years total. This school funds a ton of programs with the school, including after school clubs, visiting programs in science and the arts and more!
- Students to gather pledges from family to earn a school T-shirt!
- Online Donation instructions:PARENT ONLINE DONATIONS:
Go to: https://touchbase.bend.k12.or.us
Enter your student’s ID # and last name (case sensitive)
Click on your child’s name / Items at Student’s School / Otter Walk & Run / Enter amount and complete your purchaseFAMILY AND FRIEND ONLINE DONATIONS:
Go to: https://touchbase.bend.k12.or.us
Set up a guest account.
Choose: Items at all schools / K-8 / Three Rivers / Otter Walk and Run
Enter your donation amount, name of the student and complete your purchase - Pledge forms will go home with students.
- Online Donation instructions:PARENT ONLINE DONATIONS:
- Volunteer spots are filling but volunteers are still needed! Sign up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090845afa62da6f85-2018
Budget Report:
- New Treasurer Sarah Gresham working hard to complete a full and Current Budget for the year. Due to a lack of documentation from previous leadership this task will take time but is now in good hands.
- As of 9/13/17 the current balance in the PTA account is 10353$.
- New Charges approved for funds include:
- Otter Run funds for Shirts and otter pops.
- Otter Haves for teachers, 200$ per teacher.
Contact Points:
- Stay in touch with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TRSParents/
- Keep up with this blog for the latest info!
Fall Carnival:
- Date: October 28, 6-9pm at Thousand Trails
- $1500 was donated to the school from 2016 Fall Carnival, funds were used to fund the Wildheart Nature School after school programs.
- The event has been growing every year, and could be a big fundraiser this year if we meet the needs for additional space and activities.
- Tent – seeking donations or resources for the rental of an outdoor tent to create additional space.
- Pumpkin patch – seeking donations of pumpkins for a pumpkin patch!
- Haunted House – kid friendly version, plus the full scare will happen again this year!
- Carnival Games – festivities include fun carnival games for the kiddos, and we will be seeking donations for small prizes.
- Food – Thousand Trails will provide tasty soups, hot cocoa, popcorn, and more!
Auction Planning:
- Biggest PTA Fundraiser of the year.
- Tentative Date: May 5, 2018 at SHARC
- Volunteers needed for information search as well as starting on the larger business solicitation for donations. Email us for more info!
- Alcohol table success needs to be capitalized on. Now is the time to start researching wine, beer, and hard liquor donations.
Chairs for Events:
Thank you to all of our volunteers who offered to chair and fundraisers events this year!
- Small Fundraiser: Kellie H., Jaimie Cray, Michelle Mertin.
- Carnival: Jeff Mertin, Carson Oniel.
- Santa Crafts: Tia Orman, Corbi Young, Jessica Littlefield.
- Middle School: Summer Holland, Cammy Charles, Gina Reedy-Wearin.
- Parent/Movie Night: Michelle Mertin, Tina.
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