OHMS PTA Meeting
October 2, 2014
Members Present:
Mr. Glenn, Natalie Bartholomew, Lauren Woodcock, Beth Kunz, Angie Chapman, Amy Skinner, Cherish Curtis, Lisa Zupancic, Jill Nebeker, Janice Carlsen, Stephanie Hansen, Emily Stout and Brittany Maxfield
Conducted By: Beth Kunz
Treasurer’s Report: Amy Skinner
PTSA report: Lauren Woodcock
There were 15 interviews for PTSA officers.
Vote was for sweatpants.
Principal’s Report: Mr. Glenn
OHMS mission statement has been redone for this school year.
Reminder of the parent survey for accreditation.
STEM grant-awarded to Joel P. Jensen, West Jordan and OHMS. Application process. Total of 60 kids. Transportation will be provided to the local elementary school. M, W or T, Th. Classes include robotics and coding. Four teachers will be chosen to oversee program.
Discussion Items:
* Bylaws-Motion set by Lisa. 2nd by Jill Bylaws approved by all in attendance.
* Reflections-Due Date-Wed, October 15. Turn in at front office in box.
* PTC-October 1-2. Wed dinner received good feedback. Meal done by Sizzler. Brittany to oversee Thursday dinner. Soups and bread.
* Book Fair-September 29-October 2 All is going well. Count tonight at 7:30-Janice, Amy and Beth
* White and Blue Ribbon Week-(Internet safety and bullying) Darla Thomas to oversee. PTSA to do posters. Internet safety class will be taught on October 14.
* Eagle of the Quarter-Different assembly this year. Picture of student shown while the bio of student is being read. Student will then be invited to front.
* Vision Screening-ten volunteers already signed up. 7th graders and about 10 extra students signed up.
* Donation available-through your local Zion’s bank for $1000. School needs to make request, it can’t come from the PTA. Also, Comcast cares is available on the middle school level.
Counseling Center Items:
* Reality Town- Skyalert to go out to collect needed volunteers.
* Career Day-March 10, about 1 ½ hours. More volunteers will be needed this year, to help with coordinating and crowd control.
* Utah Scholars-Training is November 11 at 1:00 pm. The training will last a couple of hours.
January 7-8 will be the teaching sessions. 10 total volunteers needed. Approximately 45 minutes classes, taught in 6 periods on the 7th and 5 periods on the 8th. Volunteers-Cherish, Amy, Stephanie, Beth, Janice, Angie and Shelly Smith(?)
