Friends of Walgrove Members Meeting September 3, 2013, 6:30pm I. II. Introductions School Update a.

Olivia has been providing regular updates via her blog vs. her monthly newsletter enabling much more timely information. b. Recent updates include a visit from ESC West and our API scores. Walgrove went down a few points, but CA as whole saw a drop which is being attributed to the budget cuts catching up with schools and the effect being felt. LAUSD as a district saw a three point gain. The Walgrove drop is likely to related to some paperwork errors and if the district appeals (on behalf of all schools, not just Walgrove), we expect our scores to go up. An appeal will cost the district $90,000. c. Great start to the school year and first Coffee with the Principal will be September 20th. d. Free Breakfast in the Classroom starts September 26th. Will be for all kids and will be considered part of instruction. There will be flexibility in terms of when exactly it happens (i.e., 5th graders are running in the mornings to get ready for their physical fitness assessments). Teachers are receiving training on the 10th and Olivia will present it to the parents along with samples of the food on the 20th. Teacher Project Assembly Alejandra Biolatto a. The idea is that a teacher will put a project they need done into a box, complete with instructions (on a form), due date (2-week turn around) and samples and parents can come to the Parent Center to do the work. Its an opportunity to build community and allows parents to work separately from the classroom since some parents arent comfortable in the classroom. TBD what hours the Parent Center will be open for this Officer Reports a. Presidents i. Emergency kits To be delivered Friday September 6th and will be distributed to the classrooms, Julie will need help. b. Hospitality i. Friendraiser is September 21st at the Christensen home ii. Walgroovy hosts are going to firm up their plans so the Walgroovies can be presented at the Friendraiser iii. Bake sale volunteers are looking good c. Communications i. Yahoo group needs members only 217 at present, many former families ii. Mailchimp has a translation function iii. May have samples of the newsletter at the Friendraiser iv. Website needs a revamp Jennifer Roback from Room 5 has volunteered to help Committees a. Library Best book fair ever we earned $1350. Mrs. Nelsons has better product. Thinking about adding a third around the holidays Dec 9-13th. Could incorporate the teachers with suggested reading lists for the holidays. May do cash instead of book credit. Library will open later b. Publications Directory proofs are complete, waiting until norm day for completion. Earned $400 from ads. c. Fundraising Still looking for a VP. May also consider a dedicated person to manage all the affiliate programs (i.e., Ralphs). i. Annual Fund -First drive, no numbers yet. All contributors will receive a window cling ii. Walgroovies Clare has volunteered to host the Halloween party, but would love to be a back up if someone else can provide the location. iii. Ralphs Raised $20k last year.

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iv. Whale of a Sale Anyone can donate, not just Walgrove folks. Recommend a poster on Morningside, need help with the signs. There will be tot watch at the event to keep younger kids occupied. d. Grant Task Force Received the $10K for the Google Grant e. Green Team i. Nice flier created to highlight the activities ii. Master gardener to work on edible items iii. Walgrove Wildlands build day on October 9th, plant trees in the Wildlands and have an assembly with the kids. Its also National Walk to School Day. iv. Classroom boxes need to be spruced up, need a water fairy and new plants for them. (Maybe a room job the watering?) v. November 2nd Community Planting Day f. Arts i. Tommy Hilfiger event is moved to October. ii. Square 1 Art Need National Geographic magazines and reference books for the art project. Will be collected in the parent center. VII. Happenings (Brandy Oeser) A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. School closed Thursday (September 5) SSC/ELAC/LSLC Elections (September 6, 8:30am, Parent Center) Lunchtime Council Clubs begin this week! (Every Friday, in the Library) Ralphs Card Sign-Ups (flyers coming home please sign up) Square 1 Art Projects start (September 9) we need National Geographic magazines Family Council (September 11, 5-6:30, Parent Center) Walgroovy Moms & Muffins (September 13, 8:15am, Parent Center) Picture Day Fall Portraits (September 17) Walgroovy Dads & Donuts (September 18, 7:45am, Parent Center) First Coffee with the Principal of the Year! (September 20, 8:15am, Parent Center) Friendraiser (September 21, 6:00pm) Whale- of- a- Sale Yard Sale (Drop-offs begin September 24; event September 28, 2013)

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Special Thanks (Julie Dair) A. Menchies Kick-Off Dine-Out: Nicole Maharaj and Brandy Oeser B. Mrs. Nelsons Book Fair: Michelle Dean & Family and volunteers C. Annual Fund Kick-Off Drive: Akua Owusu-Ansah, Leisle Bartley, Patty Jung and volunteers D. Back-to-School Night: Book Fair, Swag Table, Annual Fund, Hospitality Help Wanteds A. Whale-of-a-Sale Yard Sale: Contact Clare Carey (claretendai@gmail.com) or sign up online at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AA4AD28A6FE3-whaleofasale. B. Garden Help (spruce up the beds most Fridays after assembly and September 18) C. Marquee Help

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