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		April PTL Meeting Monday, April 6, 2009 1:30 – 3:00 In attendance: Jennifer Klammer, Kim Heede, LuAnn Ermer, Mr. Schultz, Bert Haase Meeting opened by Kim Heede at 1:30 with prayer PTL Reports a.      February Minutes Approved b.      Treasurer Report – coming via email from Sherry Littlefield ($4968.22 balance) School Committee Update – Mr. Schultz Current enrollment numbers for next school year are very similar to last year’s numbers at this time “Come meet us’ night is tomorrow night. The hope is this event will allow parents to meet with teachers and possibly help with enrollment The church is beginning the budget balancing process with the goal to have the budget ready in May. The question arises, “What do we have to do to make it all ‘work’ for next year?” The % of families needing scholarship assistance for next year is approximately 34 families at this point. The ½ day kindergarten will be offered next year at ¾ tuition rate. A considerable amount of Zion school families are ‘waiting to see what the economy does’- enrollment for some of these families is still pending.  Principal’s Update – Mr. Schultz Mr. Schultz is working with Bruce Baillie- they are looking at different materials for ground covering for the playground Possibility of using a finer shred of wood material (‘hog fuel’). The estimate is we’d need 4 loads for the playground area @ $280/load. May move some of the old wood chips (those that are currently on the playground) to other areas around the school/church (planters, under bushes, etc.) Also are looking into a new containment system for the border of the playground (old railroad ties, telephone poles, etc.) Upcoming Fundraisers Papa’s Pizza night for Zion – April 21st Tupperware fundraising event – TBD (Amy Hutchinson)   Auction Update – Bert Haase, Jennifer Klammer Items and baskets are coming in Need more volunteers for setup, cleanup and kitchen help Jessy Elliot (former Zion student) is coming to do an opening performance for the adults and then interact with the kids Activities for the kids and a movie- some of the middle school students will be helping supervise the kids    Science Fair/Spring Concert Follow-up Most feedback so far was that it went well Considering moving the science fair to the fall although there may possibly be a conflict with the Regional Qualifying Science fair (which is held the end of February) Mr. Schultz and Mrs. Smith are seeking feedback from the science fair volunteer judges and people who helped with the fair. They may also ask for feedback from all parents.    School Carnival Update Kelle Judah will be organizing carnival organizational meetings very soon Staff Appreciation week May 4th-8th Parents/PTL host a luncheon for the staff (Wednesday May 6th) PTL awards cash appreciation gifts to staff at chapel on Wednesday, May 6th Field Day May 22nd Linda Pozzesi and Mr. Schultz filled out a form to reserve Crescent Valley’s track and field for the event. CV allows enough room for the entire school to be at one place at one time. Everyone will return to school for lunch Weather permitting the all-school relay will take place at Zion Rob Durbin offered to help organize this event Sandbox update Sean Ermer presented his data to Mr. Schultz, Kim Heede and Jennifer Klammer on Friday, April 3rd. Next he will present it to the Scout Leadership on Wednesday, April 8th for final approval. Sean is working on obtaining some Health Department Structure permits and work should begin shortly on the project. Thanks Sean!!! Next PTL meeting- May 11th, 2009 Agenda items: Field day Jog-a-thon goals for 2009-2010 school year Elect new School Committee member to take Marsha Murphy’s place Elect new Treasurer   Minutes by Kim Heede
		February PTL Meeting Monday, February 9, 2009 1:30 – 3:00 In attendance: Jennifer Klammer, Kim Heede, Kris Owen, Sherry Littlefield, Pam Baillie, Anita Neilson, Maureen Sather, Marsha Murphy, Jonathan Schultz, Bert Haase, Linda Pozzesi Meeting opened by Kim Heede at 1:30 with prayer by Kim Heede PTL Reports a.       January Minutes Approved b.      Treasurer Report – from Sherry Littlefield -         Handout passed out detailing debits and credits to PTL acct.                                       At this time we have a balance of $7408.14 c.        School Committee Report: went over the tuition increase and that we had a good response    from our Open House. People are still stopping by to check us out. School Projects a.       Staff Appreciation Lunch for March sign up sheet to come and may be a ST. Patrick’s Day Theme b.      Teachers Wish list  - a volunteer to organize and spot light two teaches per month c.       Auction is Scheduled for April 17th at the Courtyard Inn            *Live and Silent auction            *Daycare provided and will be at Zion            *All proceeds go to the Scholarship Fund. This fund not only helps students but it also                helps our teachers.            *Mrs. Swanson is heading the ONE basket per room for the auction            *Ideas came up to help reduce the dinner cost from $18 to $15 by a dessert being placed                 on each table or even a sponsored item.  Will have more information on this in                  upcoming meetings. Fundraisers a.       Scrip update: Going great!             ~Stock on hand to sell or you can purchase with an order form             ~Available all year long             ~Funds from scrip help with school projects.                 ~We will continue to have a table out Tuesday afternoons and Wednesday mornings –                 Thank You Kelly for doing that for us!!!!!!!             ~Order forms will begin to have due dates to return forms             ~Calls will be made if there is a backorder issue with any order b.  Papa’s pizza fundraiser will be on April 21st.  As the date gets closer more information will be       handed out, so watch the HOME NOTE     c.  Pampered Chef sales begin on the 17th of February and end on the 27th.  20 – 30 % goes to zion.        Catalogs will be available.  d.  It was also mentioned that someone may be willing to sale Tupperware also. More information       later. e.  Also, Play it Again Sports is willing to do our sweatshirts and polo shirts. Thank you to       Maureen for bringing up this idea. Special Projects a.    L.E.S.T financial projection – was estimated amount $2500 but came in at $2080.00 b.      Staff gift given at end of year c.       Idea of a child play area still in the works d.      Update on the sandbox- Has been approved by Scout Master. Sean needs to submit paperwork still          in order to get started.  Estimated cost - $2000 e.       Lion’s paw is now on the Website ---- Thank you Sharron(?), Bert (?) f.        Indoor mural --- Melody is interested -more discussion to happen Looking Ahead a.      Next meeting is March 9th 1:30 – 3pm in the Library b.   Agenda items: outdoor school est. amount, update on teacher wish list, pampered chef sales- do       we know how it went?  List for staff appreciation lunch, mural update and teachers wish list
		January PTL Meeting Monday, January 12, 2009 1:30 – 2:00 In attendance: Jennifer Klammer, Kim Heede, Kris Owen, Sherry Littlefield, Pam Baillie Meeting opened by Kim Heede at 1:30 with prayer by Jennifer Klammer PTL Reports a.       December Minutes Approved b.      Treasurer Report – from Sherry Littlefield -         Handout passed out detailing debits and credits to PTL acct.                          At this time we have a balance of $7979.31 c.       NO School Committee Report d.      Banner is being purchased!!!!  Thank You Jennifer! School Projects a.       Sign up sheet for Staff Appreciation Lunch Jan 14th, 09 – The theme: Journey to Venice ~the list if filling up please look to see how you can help b.      Teachers Wish list  - volunteer to organize and spot lighting two teaches per month d.   Auction date change – we will update you as soon as we know Fundraisers a.       Scrip update: Going great!             ~Stock on hand to sell or you can purchase with an order form             ~Available all year long             ~Funds from scrip help with school projects. DID YOU SEE WHAT WE EARNED SO FAR IN THE HOME NOTE?  $629.69             ~We will continue to have a table out Tuesday afternoons and Wednesday mornings –Thank You Kelly for doing that for us!!!!!!!             ~Order forms will begin to have due dates to return forms             ~Calls will be made if there is a backorder issue with any order b.  Papa’s pizza fundraiser will be on April 21st.  As the date gets closer more information will be                            handed out, so watch the HOME NOTE  Special Projects b.      L.E.S.T financial projection – estimated amount $2500 c.       Staff gift given at end of year d.      Idea of a child play area e.       Dry erase boards for 6th and 8th grade rooms   Looking Ahead a.      Next meeting is Feb 9th 1:30 – 3pm in the Library b.   Agenda items: outdoor school est. amount, update on the banner, update on teacher wish list,   and update on pampered chef day

Zion PTL    

What is PTL?   
PTL is the Parent Teacher League.

What does PTL do? 
The purpose of PTL is to support the staff, students and parents of Zion Lutheran School. 

How do I become a member of PTL? 
You are automatically a member of the PTL as a parent or guardian of Zion student.

How can I join in? 
There are many PTL sponsored activities throughout the school year.  We encourage parents to come to the monthly meetings to find out more about current activities.