Recap: 11/14/24 PTO Meeting

Written By VHMS PTO

Agenda and Notes

  1. Updates from Principal Kamoku

    • Cadence of Hamilton Hawks Newsletter goes out to families every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month

    • Working through the clarity and needs of standard based grading training and supportApparel Updates

    • Late start and dismissal times

      • Reminder: Families can reach out to the MMSD School Board either written or in-person

    • MMSD VHMS website

      • Working with district to gain access to update site; such as Hamilton Headlines Newsletter

      • PTO proposes adding VHMS PTO site to the navigation list.

2. Apparel Updates

  • 6th grade t-shirts have been delivered and distributed

  • Pop-up shop will be open for Winter and Spring

3. Treasury

  • We have enough to cover existing funding requests and PayPal donations that are mentioned in Hamilton Hawks Newsletter has been helpful.

4. Teacher funding requests and asks

  • Bethany Cooke Social Worker requested funding for $500 to hand out grocery gift cards to families in need after they have exhausted all other resources. This request has been approved.

  • Recurring Monthly: Health office needs gently used leggings, joggers, sweatshirts and socks of all sizes. Please drop items off at the Welcome Center.

5. Fundraising Opportunities

  • Sarris Candies - Dec 1 - 15th

  • Apparel pop-up shop Dec 1 - 31

6. PTO Headlines for upcoming Hamilton Hawks Newsletter

  • PTO is fundraising to cover the costs of clothing for the health office, teacher appreciation dinners, MathCounts registrations, 6th grade t-shirts, and grocery gift cards for families who are in need. Please consider donating a one-time or ongoing monetary donation using this PayPal link. All donations will be assigned to the highest need.  

  • Health office needs gently used leggings, joggers, sweatshirts and socks of all sizes. Drop off at Welcome Center.

  • PTO Meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 6-7pm via zoom. Here is the link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87658940029?pwd=9Wk6P9OAm7Ls1YRLH8grvbkvBBobEi.1

  • Check out the VHMS PTO website for meeting minutes and stay up-to-date on the latest news and give us a follow on  VHMS PTO on Facebook!

  • We are looking to fill the following positions on the board: Treasurer, Secretary, and Fundraising/Events Coordinator. If interested, please  email velmahamiltonpto@gmail.com for more information.

7. Parking Lot

  • Media Inquiry from Spectrum News - Holly is not here but let us know that she plans to set up a video interview with her and one other parent. She will share details as she learns more

  • Exploring the idea of volunteers coming Hamilton from UW to help with staffing needs

8. Next PTO Meeting

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