The Graham School Parent Group Meeting Minutes

Friday, August 28, 2009; 5:30 p.m. 

1. Meeting began at 5:50 p.m. 
 
2. Meetings will be held on the second Thursday of each month, unless there is a conflict, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on the following dates:   

• Sept. 10
• Oct. 8
• Nov. 12
• Dec. 10
• Jan. 14
• Feb. 11
• March 4
• April 13
• May 13 

3. Silent Auction 
-Toni Gilson gave a brief overview of charter school funding for new parents to 
help underscore the importance of the success of fundraisers such as the silent 
auction. 
-The auction will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14 at the school. 
-Craft and rummage sale tables will be added this year. Each table will cost 
$25, $15 for students. Vendors such as Avon and Pampered Chef representatives 
will be welcome. Rummage sale items should be gently used. 
-Donated items are used for the auction 
-The 2008 auction raised $5,000 and included 3 raffles. 
 
4. Parent Involvement 
-Parent involvement is needed 
-Volunteering is crucial to the success of The Graham School 
-Examples: answering phones (time); painting, plumbing (skills); and school 
supplies, first aid supplies (items). 
-Parent Group goal for 2009-2010:  

• Purchase one Smart Board at the cost of approximately $3,000, as requested by teachers. 
• Purchase one electric drum set to encourage interest in music, $1,000. Half of money to be raised by Graham Jam fundraiser, to be held in October. Fred Whiteman and students to raise half of needed funds. 
• Talent show component may be added to Graham Jam.  

5. Current Fundraisers 
-Market Day raised $1,600 from Nov. to May during the 2008-2009 school year.   Sherri Hayes will continue to be in charge this year. Families who purchase Market Day products may have the percentage they earn for the school earmarked for their child's individual fundraising account. 
-Campbell soup labels are still being collected. The school receives equipment rather than money. 
-TGS can earn money through the Kroger Community rewards program using the shopper's card. Registration is done online and is then automatic with each purchase with shopper card. 
-Annual campaign is done each fall. Volunteers call parents and alumni to ask for donations. 
-Phoneraiser.com will pay for old cell phones that work and have a charger, as well as for ink jet cartridges. 
-Goodsearch.com will pay the school 1cent for every search after the user downloads a toolbar. 
 
6. Supplies 
TGS needs the following supplies: snacks (juice boxes, granola bars, etc.), 
Kleenex, hand sanitizer, feminine hygiene products, Dixie cups, ice packs, 
gauze, tape, cotton balls, Neosporin, latex gloves, band-aids, cough drops, 
ibuprofen, Tylenol, Tums and Benadryl.  -Other supplies like copy paper and school supplies can always be used. 
 
7. Information about the parent group can be found at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tgsparentgroup/.  Messages, a calendar of events, etc. will be posted there. 
 
8. 50% of money raised by the parent group goes to teachers and 50% to 
school/classroom improvement. $2,670 has been carried over from 2008-2009.

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