PTO
WEA RIDGE PTO Officers 2025-26
Stephanie Berryman, President
Katelyn Watson, Vice President
Robyn Wise, Secretary
Sara Coy, Treasurer
Contact Wea Ridge Elementary PTO at WeaRidgeElemPTO@gmail.com
Minutes
August
WRE PTO
August Meeting
August 18, 2025 / 5:30 PM / WRE Library / WeaRidgeElemPTO@gmail.com
OFFICERS
- Steph Berryman, President
- Robyn Wise, Secretary
- Sara Coy, Treasurer
AGENDA
Upcoming Fundraisers/Events
- Dining Nights
- Hot Box Pizza: Thursday, August 28. Mention the Wea Ridge Elementary PTO in person or use code GIVEBACK online to earn 20% for the WRE PTO!
- Gift Cards
- E-gift card sales through Raise Right are ongoing through the website or app.
- Spirit Wear
- The Back-to-School Sale is ongoing. Use code SCHOOL25 to save 25% off the entire site + free shipping for orders of $75 or more.
- Our 1st Place Spirit Wear site will remain live and ship directly to customers.
- We get 10% of sales and a quarterly direct deposit of earnings.
- Fall Carnival
- We have chosen Friday, September 19, 2025, as the next carnival date.
- Bounce houses are confirmed.
- Tami & Josh are going to grill hamburgers and hot dogs.
- PTO will buy the meat; we will ask for donations for buns and condiments.
- We will do both indoor and outdoor activities.
- Bounce Houses in the gym, silent auction in the library, food in the cafeteria, outdoor activities on the blacktop, etc.
- Once I have compiled all the necessary info, I will send out Sign Up Genius to ask for volunteers and donations.
- We have chosen Friday, September 19, 2025, as the next carnival date.
- Parent Teacher Conferences
- Scheduled for October 7 & 8.
- The teachers enjoyed the Jimmy John's sandwiches and all the donated sides, drinks, and desserts!
- Fall Fundraiser
- The Perfect Pastries fundraiser will begin on October 10 and end on October 27.
- Pickup will coincide with the PTO Meeting on Monday, November 17, from 5:30-7 PM.
- Movie Night
- Our next after-school movie night is tentatively scheduled for Friday, November 7.
- Tami suggested having the student council bag up leftover carnival and trunk-or-treat candy for us to sell.
- We will do a sign-up for donations.
Financials
- Dining Nights
- Box Tops
- Balance
- $14821.61
Additional Items
- Igloo Drinks for Staff (Thirsty Thursday!)
- Walt’s Other Pub will sponsor Igloo drinks on August 28.
- We are seeking sponsors to provide Igloo drinks for the teachers and staff once a month during the upcoming school year! If you know of anyone or if you are interested in sponsoring, please let us know. The sponsorship usually costs between $200 and $250 and is tax-deductible. Thank you!
- Parent & Teacher Engagement
- Thank you so much to everyone who has helped share our flyer to get the word out about PTO! We had several individuals reach out and express interest in what we do!
- Officers
- Katie Watson has been nominated for Vice President! We will have an official vote at our next meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
Teacher Requests
Next Meeting
- Monday, September 15, 2024; 5:30 pm
- If you are helping with the carnival, we need you at this meeting!
- Topics of discussion will include:
- Carnival!
September
WRE PTO
September Meeting
September 15, 2025 / 5:30 PM / WRE Library / WeaRidgeElemPTO@gmail.com
OFFICERS
- Steph Berryman, President
- Katelyn Watson, Vice President
- Robyn Wise, Secretary
- Sara Coy, Treasurer
AGENDA
Upcoming Fundraisers/Events
- Dining Nights
- Arni's: Wednesday, October 8, from 5-8 PM, Dine in or carry out. A flyer will be sent out via email, and a paper flyer can be sent home with students.
- Gift Cards
- E-gift card sales through Raise Right are ongoing through the website or app.
- Spirit Wear
- Our 1st Place Spirit Wear site will remain live and ship directly to customers.
- We get 10% of sales and a quarterly direct deposit of earnings.
- Fall Carnival
- THIS FRIDAY, September 19, from 6-8 PM!
- Bounce houses will be delivered at 4 PM and set up in the gym.
- Volunteers who signed up to set up have been advised to arrive around 4 PM.
- Tami & Josh are going to grill hamburgers and hot dogs.
- We will do both indoor and outdoor activities.
- Bounce Houses in the gym, silent auction in the library, food in the cafeteria, outdoor activities on the blacktop, etc.
- THIS FRIDAY, September 19, from 6-8 PM!
- Parent Teacher Conferences
- Scheduled for October 7 & 8.
- Steph reached out to Chick-fil-A, and they are donating box dinners for one night of the conferences!
- She has reached out to Jersey Mike’s and is waiting to hear back.
- Fall Fundraiser
- The Perfect Pastries fundraiser will run from October 10 to October 27. Orders will be due on October 27.
- Brochures are being delivered directly to the school.
- Pickup will coincide with the PTO Meeting on Monday, November 17, from 5:30-7 PM.
- Movie Night
- Our next after-school movie night is tentatively scheduled for Friday, November 7.
- Tami suggested having the student council bag up leftover carnival and trunk-or-treat candy for us to sell.
- We will do a sign-up for donations.
Financials
- Dining Nights
- Hot Box made $138.67!
- Box Tops
- We last received $29.80 in May.
- Balance
- $14050.79
Additional Items
- Igloo Drinks for Staff (Thirsty Thursday!)
- We are seeking sponsors to provide Igloo drinks for the teachers and staff once a month during the upcoming school year! If you know of anyone or if you are interested in sponsoring, please let us know. The sponsorship usually costs between $200 and $250 and is tax-deductible. Thank you!
- Officers
- Join us in welcoming Katie Watson as our new Vice President!
ACTION ITEMS
Teacher Requests
- 1st Grade (Holly Richard) is requesting $200 for Tie-riffic Guy Night on Oct. 2nd.
- Budgeted? Yes
- Approved? Yes
- Kindergarten (Michela Reick) is requesting $291.25 for class t-shirts.
- Budgeted? Yes
- Approved? Yes
Next Meeting
- Monday, October 13, 2024; 5:30 pm
- Topics of discussion will include:
- Perfect Pastries Fundraiser
- November Movie(?) Night
- Topics of discussion will include:
October
WRE PTO
October Meeting
October 13, 2025 / 5:30 PM / WRE Library / WeaRidgeElemPTO@gmail.com
OFFICERS
- Steph Berryman, President
- Katie Watson, Vice President
- Sara Coy, Treasurer
- Robyn Wise, Secretary
AGENDA
Ongoing Fundraising
- Gift Cards
- E-gift card sales through Raise Right are ongoing through the website or app.
- Spirit Wear
- Our 1st Place Spirit Wear site will remain live and ship directly to customers.
- We get 10% of sales and a quarterly direct deposit of earnings
- Box Tops
- Sign up for the app, choose your school, and scan your receipts and/or link your store accounts!
- Kroger/Pay-less Rewards
- Sign in to your account and under community rewards search for Wea Ridge Elementary PTO to select.
Past Fundraising
- Fall Carnival
- Outdoors was well liked
- Teachers would like more info about the layout/where things are taking place ahead of time
- Maps for placement outside and backup plans for indoors in case of weather
- More games?
- Have the silent auction basket themes decided before the end of the school year.
- Have sign ups ready to go for Open House
- Food was a hit; order more pizza to start
Upcoming Fundraising/Events
- Fall Fundraiser
- The Perfect Pastries fundraiser will run from October 10 to October 27. Orders will be due on October 27.
- Brochures should have gone home on Friday, October 10.
- Pickup will coincide with the PTO Meeting on Monday, November 17, from 5:30 to 7 PM.
- Movie Night
- Our next after-school movie night is scheduled for Friday, November 7.
- We need to select a movie: Elio for K-2, The Twits for 3-5
- Will send trailer links to teachers to show their classes
- I have a flyer ready to go once we finalize the details. I will also include a QR code for a volunteer sign-up. The PTO is providing concessions, as we don’t want to ask for donations again so soon after the carnival.
- Other Fundraiser Ideas
- $1 raffle tickets for lunch with the Principal and/or Asst Principal
- $1 for strips of duct tape to duct tape Principal and/or Asst Principal to the wall
- $1 for mini pies to pie the Principal and/or Asst Principal
- Could coincide with iRead Pep Rally in late Feb/early Mar
- Dining Night Ideas
- Freddie’s
- Mitchell’s Mexican
- McDonald’s
- Location by the mall, waiting for a Barnes & Noble date to piggy back
- Applebee’s
ACTION ITEMS
- Igloo Drinks for WRE Staff
- We are seeking sponsors to provide Igloo drinks for the staff at WRE. This initiative is held once a month and is always a hit! Contributions are tax-deductible, and the cost ranges from $200 to $250. If you know of any individuals or businesses that might be interested in donating, please let us know!
- Emily Arnold has a list of businesses she has reached out to for a non-profit she works with and is willing to share.
- We could mass email or cold call businesses
- Let them know we are a Title 1 school and what that means
- Let them know we will share their info with the families of 600 students.
- Tax Deductible donation [501(c)(3)]
- Emily Arnold has a list of businesses she has reached out to for a non-profit she works with and is willing to share.
- We are seeking sponsors to provide Igloo drinks for the staff at WRE. This initiative is held once a month and is always a hit! Contributions are tax-deductible, and the cost ranges from $200 to $250. If you know of any individuals or businesses that might be interested in donating, please let us know!
- Teacher Requests
- 2nd Grade is requesting $225 for grade-level t-shirts to cover students who could not pay in full.
- Budgeted? No
- Approved? Yay
- Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd Grades are requesting $600 to cover annual visits from Mary Cutler.
- Budgeted? Yes
- Approved? Yay
- Staff Stipends of $7850
- Budgeted? Yes
- Approved? Tabled until fundraiser profits are known per Steph’s request
- 2nd Grade is requesting $225 for grade-level t-shirts to cover students who could not pay in full.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
- Fall Carnival
- We made $4077.36
- Current & Future Budget Requests Totaling $11135
- Staff Stipends (vote tabled)
- $7850
- Author Visit (spring)
- $2000
- Donuts w/Grownups (spring)
- $1000
- Mary Cutler Visits (K, 1st, & 2nd)
- $600
- 2nd Grade T-shirts
- $225
- Staff Stipends (vote tabled)
- Current Balance
- $16,895.17
- *$5760.17 after budget requests*
- $16,895.17
- 5th grade Camp Tecumseh Field Trip
- $250 deposit, was paid already
- $55 per student; last year had 10-15 students who couldn’t pay
- $10 per chaperone for dinner; we covered all chaperones last year.
- We could either not cover or pay half?
NEXT MONTH’S AGENDA
- The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 17, 2025, at 5:30 pm.
- We will also be facilitating the fundraiser pickup that evening.
- Topics for next month:
- Perfect Pastries fundraiser success
- Spring Fundraiser Ideas (Read-a-thon?)
November
WRE PTO
November Meeting
November 17, 2025 / 5:30 PM / WRE Library / WeaRidgeElemPTO@gmail.com
OFFICERS
- Steph Berryman, President
- Katie Watson, Vice President
- Sara Coy, Treasurer
- Robyn Wise, Secretary
AGENDA
Ongoing Fundraising
- Gift Cards
- E-gift card sales through Raise Right are ongoing through the website or app.
- Spirit Wear
- Our 1st Place Spirit Wear site will remain live and ship directly to customers.
- We get 10% of sales and a quarterly direct deposit of earnings
- Box Tops
- Sign up for the app, choose your school, and scan your receipts and/or link your store accounts!
- Kroger/Pay-less Rewards
- Sign in to your account, then under community rewards, search for Wea Ridge Elementary PTO to select.
Past Fundraising
- Fall Fundraiser
- We made ~$2800.00 from the Perfect Pastries fundraiser.
- Movie Night
- We made $1046.90.
- What was good: trailers to show in classrooms
- What needs to be improved for next time: a definitive start time for the movies, and more definitive pickup times. Possibly 3 locations for fewer kids in each space?
Upcoming Fundraising/Events
- Movie Night
- Tentatively scheduled for Friday, February 20, 2026.
- Ask for snack/candy donations this time around?
- Takis, MORE chips, Capri Suns, no Cheez-its, signs saying everything is $1, no bubblegum.
- Newer movies are a better draw for students. Classic movies would work if we wanted to do a family movie night option.
- Other Fundraiser Ideas
- $1 raffle tickets for lunch with the Principal and/or Asst Principal
- Coin War! Grade levels compete. The top grade level gets to duct tape Mr. Frauhiger to the wall. 2nd-place grade level gets extra recess!
- Pennies, Nickels, Dimes are +, Quarters subtract?
- Jan 12-23, Prize day is Jan 26
- $1 for mini pies to pie the Principal and/or Asst Principal
- Could coincide with iRead Pep Rally in late Feb/early Mar
- Read-a-thon in March with Read Across America Week (Mar 2-6) to kick off?
- Dining Night Ideas
- Freddie’s - November 24 from 4-9 PM.
- Chipotle - Dec. 11 - awaiting confirmation
- Applebee’s - January 15
- Mitchell’s Mex, Wings Etc., Smoothie King, Walt’s, Subway?
ACTION ITEMS
- Igloo Drinks for WRE Staff
- We are seeking sponsors to provide Igloo drinks for the WRE staff. This initiative takes place once a month and is always well-received! Contributions are tax-deductible, and the cost is around $300. If you know of any individuals or businesses that might be interested in donating, please let us know!
- Emily Arnold has a list of businesses she contacted for her non-profit and is willing to share it.
- We could mass email or cold call businesses.
- Let them know we are a Title 1 school and what that means, i.e., at least 40% of the school population is low-income.
- Let them know we will share their info with the families of 600 students.
- Tax Deductible donation [501(c)(3)]
- Emily Arnold has a list of businesses she contacted for her non-profit and is willing to share it.
- Dirty Soda bar in the Teacher’s lounge as an alternative.
- We supply 2 liters, flavored creamers and/or syrups, and cups to the Teacher’s Lounge.
- The cost of Igloo drinks + the need to go and pick up the drinks is a hindrance to getting sponsors right now.
- We are seeking sponsors to provide Igloo drinks for the WRE staff. This initiative takes place once a month and is always well-received! Contributions are tax-deductible, and the cost is around $300. If you know of any individuals or businesses that might be interested in donating, please let us know!
- Teacher Requests
- Staff Stipends of $7850
- Budgeted? Yes
- Approved? Yes
- Split the stipend by semester to help with cash flow
- Additional Wolf Pack T-Shirts - ~$700
- Budgeted? Yes
- Approved? Yes
- Staff Stipends of $7850
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
- Current & Future Budget Requests Totaling $12250
- Staff Stipends
- $7850
- Wolf Pack T-Shirts (additional)
- $700
- Author Visit (spring)
- $2000
- Donuts w/Grownups (spring)
- $1000
- INtegrate Committee
- $250
- 1st Grade Ladies’ Spa Night (spring)
- $200
- 4th Grade STEM Night (Jan/Feb)
- $100
- 5th Grade SR/5th Grade Walk
- $150
- Staff Stipends
- Current Balance
- $19285.14
- *$7035.14 after budget requests*
- $19285.14
- 5th Grade Camp Tecumseh Field Trip
- $250 deposit was paid already
- $55 per student; last year had 10-15 students who couldn’t pay ($550-$825)
- $10 per chaperone for dinner; we covered all chaperones last year.
- PTO voted to NOT cover chaperones this coming year.
NEXT MONTH’S AGENDA
- The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 12, 2025, at 5:30 pm.
- Topics for next month:
- Spring Fundraiser ideas and planning!
December
January
WRE PTO
January Meeting
January 20, 2026 / 5:30 PM / WRE Library / WeaRidgeElemPTO@gmail.com
OFFICERS
- Steph Berryman, President
- Katie Watson, Vice President
- Sara Coy, Treasurer
- Robyn Wise, Secretary
AGENDA
Ongoing Fundraising
- Gift Cards
- E-gift card sales through Raise Right are ongoing through the website or app.
- Spirit Wear
- Our 1st Place Spirit Wear site will remain live and ship directly to customers.
- We get 10% of sales and a quarterly direct deposit of earnings
- Box Tops
- Sign up for the app, choose your school, and scan your receipts and/or link your store accounts!
- Kroger/Pay-less Rewards
- Sign in to your account, then under community rewards, search for Wea Ridge Elementary PTO to select.
Past Fundraising
- Dining Nights
- Freddie’s - Nov. 24, 2025 - $120
- Chipotle - Dec. 11, 2025 - $95
- Applebee’s - Jan. 15, 2025 - $117
- Box Tops
- $97
- Kroger Rewards
- $80
Upcoming Fundraising/Events
- Movie Night
- Scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2026, 4-6 pm
- Ask for snack/candy donations this time around?
- Takis, MORE chips, Capri Suns, no Cheez-its, signs saying everything is $1, no bubblegum.
- Space-Themed snacks i.e., starburst, milkyways, star crunch, moon pies, ring pops, cheese balls, etc.
- Grades K-2 will watch Big Hero 6 while grades 3-5 will see Wall-E!
- Other Fundraiser Ideas
- $1 raffle tickets for lunch with the Principal and/or Asst Principal
- Coin Challenge! Grade levels compete. The top grade level gets to duct tape Mr. Frauhiger to the wall. 2nd-place grade level gets extra recess!
- Nickels, Dimes, and Quarters are positive while dollar bills would be negative (No Pennies!)
- March 9-19, taping March 20!
- Read-a-thon in April?
- A Fun Run in May?
- Dining Night Ideas
- Applebee’s - January 15
- Mitchell’s Mex, Subway, Wings Etc., Smoothie King, Walt’s, Subway, Chick-fil-A, Crumbl Cookie?
ACTION ITEMS
- Igloo Drinks for WRE Staff
- We are seeking sponsors to provide Igloo drinks for the WRE staff. This initiative takes place once a month and is always well-received! Contributions are tax-deductible, and the cost is around $300. If you know of any individuals or businesses that might be interested in donating, please let us know!
- We could mass email or cold call businesses.
- Let them know we are a Title 1 school and what that means, i.e., at least 40% of the school population is low-income.
- Let them know we will share their info with the families of 600 students.
- Tax Deductible donation [501(c)(3)]
- Dirty Soda bar in the Teacher’s lounge as an alternative.
- We supply 2 liters of flavored creamers and/or syrups, as well as cups, to the Teacher’s Lounge.
- The cost of Igloo drinks, combined with the need to go and pick them up, is a hindrance to securing sponsors right now.
- We are seeking sponsors to provide Igloo drinks for the WRE staff. This initiative takes place once a month and is always well-received! Contributions are tax-deductible, and the cost is around $300. If you know of any individuals or businesses that might be interested in donating, please let us know!
- Teacher Requests
- Nurse Ruthie Fields is requesting $131 to membership in the National Association of School Nurses
- Will provide 15 vouchers for no-cost eye exams and glasses for students in need.
- Budgeted? No
- Approved? Yes
- Will provide 15 vouchers for no-cost eye exams and glasses for students in need.
- 1st Grade is requesting $210 for a Zoo Expert Presentation
- Information will be presented on animals and artifacts, and may support students in their current research assignments.
- PTO would make up the difference after other donations.
- Budgeted? No
- Approved? Yes
- Nurse Ruthie Fields is requesting $131 to membership in the National Association of School Nurses
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
- Current Balance : Will update balance info at next meeting; Treasurer was unable to attend the meeting.
- 5th Grade Camp Tecumseh Field Trip
- $250 deposit was paid already
- $55 per student; last year had 10-15 students who couldn’t pay ($550-$825)
- $10 per chaperone for dinner; we covered all chaperones last year.
- PTO voted to NOT cover chaperones this coming year.
NEXT MONTH’S AGENDA
- The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2025, at 5:30 pm.
- Topics for next month:
- Finalize any undecided movie night details
- Finalize ideas/dates for spring fundraising
- Begin brainstorming for next year’s participation
February
WRE PTO
February Meeting
February 11, 2025 / 5:30 PM / WRE Library / WeaRidgeElemPTO@gmail.com
OFFICERS
- Steph Berryman, President
- Courtney Steward, Vice President
- Sara Coy, Treasurer
- Robyn Wise, Secretary
AGENDA
Upcoming Fundraisers/Events
- Dining Nights
- Panda Express on South St (St Rd 26) on March 14
- Chipotle on Veterans Memorial Pkwy on April 22
- Sara is checking to see if The Other Pub would do a dining night in May.
- Josh mentioned that we could also add activity nights, such as Monster Mini Golf or other places like Pink Walrus or Crumbl Cookies, in addition to dining nights.
- Gift Cards
- E-gift card sales through Raise Right are ongoing through the website or app.
- Fannie May
- Sales will be from February 28 through March 10 with orders due Wednesday, March 14.
- The goal is to have the candy in time for Easter on April 20.
- We should set up a sign-up genius to get volunteers to help organize the candy and do pick-up after school.
- Sales will be from February 28 through March 10 with orders due Wednesday, March 14.
- Spirit Wear
- The site will remain live all year and ship directly to customers. Free shipping is available on orders of $75+.
- We get 10% of sales and a quarterly direct deposit of earnings.
- Fall Carnival
- We have chosen Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, as the next carnival date.
- Bounce houses are confirmed for that date.
- We are also in need of someone who would like to take over running the committee for the carnival. Courtney can share everything from the past carnivals so you won’t need to start from scratch! Let us know if you or someone you know would be interested in taking on this important project!
- We have chosen Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, as the next carnival date.
Financials
- Movie Night
- We made $1795.28 in profit from movie night!
- We discussed having one per semester next year.
- Josh suggested we need more parent volunteers so the teachers don’t have to do the majority of supervision during the movies.
- Dana mentioned the younger kids seemed to have a difficult time following Inside Out.
- Robyn suggested that we select a few movie titles and have the teachers poll the students to choose.
- Spirit Wear
- We made $149.10 in Q4 from Spirit Wear sales.
- Balance
- (NEW)CHECKING: $3415.21
- Once we get the old accounts closed, we will update the total balance.
- Financial Institution Change
- The new bank accounts at PEFCU have been opened. The First Merchants account will remain open until all checks have cleared.
- The IRS has accepted our tax filing extension until May.
Additional Items
- Igloo Drinks for Staff
- Candoor Payroll is sponsoring Igloo drinks on February 14.
- SDI Innovations is sponsoring Igloo drinks on March 4.
- Sara is going to see if PEFCU can sponsor April.
- PTO will sponsor May for teacher appreciation week!
- We are looking for sponsors to cover Igloo drinks for the teachers and staff once a month. Please let us know if you know of someone or if you are interested in sponsoring! This typically runs between $200-$250 and is tax deductible.
- Parent/Teacher Conferences
- We will need to cover dinner on March 18 and 19. We are going to ask for donations of snacks, sides, desserts, and drinks. PTO will cover the cost of the entree and fill in as needed.
- We discussed Chick Fil A nuggets catered, sub trays, or pizza for the entrees.
- We will need to cover dinner on March 18 and 19. We are going to ask for donations of snacks, sides, desserts, and drinks. PTO will cover the cost of the entree and fill in as needed.
- Parent & Teacher Engagement
- Steph is working on a full calendar of PTO dates for the next school year. She is planning on having a mock up of that available in April/May so we can see about any potential conflicts or changes before next year.
- Officers
- Anyone interested in an officer position or know someone who would be an asset to the PTO, please get in touch!
ACTION ITEMS
Teacher Requests
- There are no teacher requests at this time.
Next Meeting
- Tuesday, February 11, 2024; 5:30 pm
- Topics of discussion will include:
- Finalizing details for Parent/Teacher Conference dinners
- Planning ahead for Teacher Appreciation week
- Topics of discussion will include:
March
WRE PTO
March Meeting
March 11, 2025 / 5:30 PM / WRE Library / WeaRidgeElemPTO@gmail.com
OFFICERS
- Steph Berryman, President
- Courtney Steward, Vice President
- Sara Coy, Treasurer
- Robyn Wise, Secretary
AGENDA
Upcoming Fundraisers/Events
- Dining Nights
- Panda Express on South St (St Rd 26) on March 14
- Chipotle on Veterans Memorial Pkwy on April 22
- Gift Cards
- E-gift card sales through Raise Right are ongoing through the website or app.
- Fannie May
- Sales are ongoing. Paper order forms and money must be turned in by Wednesday, March 14. Online sales are open until Tuesday, March 18.
- The goal is to have the candy in time for Easter on April 20.
- We should set up a sign-up genius to get volunteers to help organize the candy and do pick-up after school once we have a delivery date.
- Sales are ongoing. Paper order forms and money must be turned in by Wednesday, March 14. Online sales are open until Tuesday, March 18.
- Spirit Wear
- The Spring Sale is currently happening. 20% off with code SPRING until April 1, 2025.
- The site will remain live all year and ship directly to customers. Free shipping is available on orders of $75+.
- We get 10% of sales and a quarterly direct deposit of earnings.
- Fall Carnival
- We have chosen Friday, September 19, 2025, as the next carnival date.
- Bounce houses are confirmed for that date.
- We need someone to run the carnival committee moving forward. Courtney can share everything from past carnivals, so you won’t need to start from scratch! Let us know if you or someone you know would be interested in taking on this important project!
- We have chosen Friday, September 19, 2025, as the next carnival date.
Financials
- Dining Nights
- We made $95.53 from Hot Box Pizza.
- We made $106.19 from Freddy's.
- Walt’s Other Pub is donating $250.00 in place of hosting a dining night in May.
- Balance
- (NEW)CHECKING: $3415.21
- Once we get the old accounts closed and all the money transferred, we will update the total balance.
- Financial Institution Change
- The new bank accounts at PEFCU have been opened. The First Merchants account will remain open until all checks have cleared.
- We will not issue any checks until we have moved all money to the new accounts at PEFCU.
- The IRS has accepted our tax filing extension until May.
Additional Items
- Igloo Drinks for Staff
- American Family Insurance is sponsoring on April 16.
- PTO will sponsor May for Teacher Appreciation Week!
- We are looking for sponsors to cover Igloo drinks for the teachers and staff once a month. Please let us know if you know of someone or if you are interested in sponsoring! The sponsorship typically costs between $200 and $250 and is tax deductible.
- Parent/Teacher Conferences
- We have received all the requested donations for drinks, chips/snacks, and desserts! The sign–up was full within hours of the email request!
- PTO is purchasing sandwich trays from Jimmy John’s for both evenings. Courtney will pick up and deliver on Tuesday, March 18, Robyne will handle Wednesday, March 19.
- Parent & Teacher Engagement
- We have a tentative schedule for next year's meetings and events. Courtney is representing the PTO at Kindergarten Roundup on Wednesday, March 12. She is going to invite incoming parents to the next meeting in April so they can become acquainted with what we do.
- Officers
- If anyone is interested in an officer position or knows someone who would be an asset to the PTO, please get in touch!
ACTION ITEMS
Teacher Requests
- Request for $150.00 for additional Wolf Pack t-shirts.
- This request is approved.
- Request for $2074.20 for a visiting author’s fees.
- This request is being tabled.
- Holly Richard questioned why PTO is being requested to pay for this in full when it should be at least partially covered by the Literacy Committee with Scholastic Book Fair proceeds, as has been customary in the past.
- This request is being tabled.
Next Meeting
- Monday, April 14, 2024; 5:30 pm
- Topics of discussion will include:
- Finalizing details for Teacher Appreciation Week
- Addressing officer nominations and elections for next year
- Ideas on how we can increase parent and teacher engagement in PTO
- Topics of discussion will include:
April
WRE PTO
April Meeting
April 14, 2025 / 5:30 PM / WRE Library / WeaRidgeElemPTO@gmail.com
OFFICERS
- Steph Berryman, President
- Courtney Steward, Vice President
- Sara Coy, Treasurer
- Robyn Wise, Secretary
AGENDA
Upcoming Fundraisers/Events
- Dining Nights
- Chipotle on Veterans Memorial Pkwy on April 22.
- Gift Cards
- E-gift card sales through Raise Right are ongoing through the website or app.
- Spirit Wear
- Our 1st Place Spirit Wear site will remain live and ship directly to customers. Free shipping is available on orders of $75+.
- We get 10% of sales and a quarterly direct deposit of earnings.
- Teacher Appreciation Week
- The PTO is sponsoring Igloo drinks on Wednesday, May 7, and has a special surprise scheduled for Thursday, May 8!
- Fall Carnival
- We have chosen Friday, September 19, 2025, as the next carnival date.
- Bounce houses are confirmed for that date.
- We need someone to run the carnival committee moving forward. Courtney can share everything from past carnivals, so you won’t need to start from scratch! Let us know if you or someone you know would be interested in taking on this important project!
- We have chosen Friday, September 19, 2025, as the next carnival date.
- Parent Teacher Conferences
- Scheduled for October 7 & 8.
- The teachers enjoyed the Jimmy Johns sandwiches and all the donated sides, drinks, and desserts!
- Movie Night
- Our next after-school movie night is tentatively scheduled for Friday, November 7.
- Tami suggested having the student council bag up leftover carnival and trunk-or-treat candy for us to sell.
- We will do a sign-up for donations again as well.
Financials
- Dining Nights
- We made $63.33 from Panda Express.
- Fannie May
- We made around $4800.
- We discussed moving this sale to the fall as it has historically done better before the Holidays.
- We made around $4800.
- Balance
- $24,531.89
- Financial Institution Change
- All accounts at First Merchants have been closed.
- Sara has suggested we open a Money Market account to keep most of our money in and capitalize on interest rates.
Additional Items
- Igloo Drinks for Staff
- American Family Insurance with Ashlie Adsit is sponsoring on April 16.
- PTO will sponsor in May for Teacher Appreciation Week on May 7.
- We are looking for sponsors to cover Igloo drinks for the teachers and staff once a month for next school year! Please let us know if you know of someone or if you are interested in sponsoring! The sponsorship typically costs between $200 and $250 and is tax deductible.
- Parent & Teacher Engagement
- We have a tentative schedule for next year's meetings and events.
- We discussed recruiting parents by creating PTO committees. We are going to create a signup form and a little bit about what each committee entails, to be accessed via a QR code/link. We will put it in the next Timberwolf Tales, at the tables during Donuts with Grown Ups, as well as on the Facebook page and website.
- Committees that were suggested include the following:
- Carnival Committee
- Fannie May Committee
- Movie Night Committee
- Igloo Drink Sponsor Committee
- Dining Night Committee
- Parent-Teacher Conference Meals Committee
- Teacher Appreciation Week Committee
- Advertising/Marketing Committee
- Recruiting Committee
- Officers
- If anyone is interested in an officer position or knows someone who would be an asset to the PTO, please get in touch!
ACTION ITEMS
Teacher Requests
- Request for $2074.20 for a visiting author’s fees.
- This request was ultimately approved and paid.
- Request for $200 for 1st Grade’s Ladies’ Spa Night.
- This request is budgeted and approved.
Next Meeting
- Monday, May 12, 2024; 5:30 pm
- Topics of discussion will include:
- Addressing officer nominations and elections for next year
- Discussing feedback to PTO committee recruitment efforts.
- What we can do over the summer to help make next year great!
- Topics of discussion will include:
May
WRE PTO
May Meeting
May 12, 2025 / 5:30 PM / WRE Library / WeaRidgeElemPTO@gmail.com
OFFICERS
- Steph Berryman, President
- Courtney Steward, Vice President
- Sara Coy, Treasurer
- Robyn Wise, Secretary
AGENDA
Upcoming Fundraisers/Events
- Dining Nights
- Moe’s Taco Kits are available to order for pickup on May 14.
- Gift Cards
- E-gift card sales through Raise Right are ongoing through the website or app.
- Spirit Wear
- The Summer Sale is ongoing. Use code SUMMER to save 20% off the entire site.
- Our 1st Place Spirit Wear site will remain live and ship directly to customers. Free shipping is available on orders of $100+.
- We get 10% of sales and a quarterly direct deposit of earnings.
- Fall Carnival
- We have chosen Friday, September 19, 2025, as the next carnival date.
- Bounce houses are confirmed for that date.
- We need someone to run the carnival committee moving forward. Courtney can share everything from past carnivals, so you won’t need to start from scratch! Let us know if you or someone you know would be interested in taking on this important project!
- We have chosen Friday, September 19, 2025, as the next carnival date.
- Parent Teacher Conferences
- Scheduled for October 7 & 8.
- The teachers enjoyed the Jimmy John's sandwiches and all the donated sides, drinks, and desserts!
- Fall Fundraiser
- We are going to do a Perfect Pastries fundraiser sale in the fall! We do not have a set date, but we want to ensure delivery by Thanksgiving. The man who runs the sale has been very communicative with Steph and is ready to go when we are.
- Movie Night
- Our next after-school movie night is tentatively scheduled for Friday, November 7.
- Tami suggested having the student council bag up leftover carnival and trunk-or-treat candy for us to sell.
- We will do a sign-up for donations again as well.
- Open House
- Friday, August 8 from 4-6 pm.
- We will have a PTO table with a simple sign-up sheet along with a bucket of candy. (Thanks for the Candy idea, Kelci!) We will also have a schedule of meetings and a description of volunteer opportunities.
- First Day of School is Tuesday, August 12.
Financials
- Dining Nights
- We made $63.33 from Panda Express.
- Box Tops
- We received a quarterly check for $29.80.
- Fannie May
- We made around $4800.
- We discussed moving this sale to the fall, as it has historically done better before the Holidays.
- We made around $4800.
- Balance
- $22715.35
Additional Items
- Igloo Drinks for Staff (Thirsty Thursday!)
- Walt’s Other Pub will sponsor Igloo drinks on August 21!
- We are looking for sponsors to cover Igloo drinks for the teachers and staff once a month for the next school year! Please let us know if you know of someone or if you are interested in sponsoring! The sponsorship typically costs between $200 and $250 and is tax-deductible.
- Parent & Teacher Engagement
- We have a tentative schedule for next year's meetings and events.
- I am creating a flyer with a QR code to a quick and easy sign-up for PTO volunteers. We can hopefully get this blasted to all parents via email, as well as through teacher newsletters.
- Officers
- This is Courtney’s last meeting with us! Thank you, Courtney, for all you have done for us. Good luck to you and your family in your new home next year.
- If anyone is interested in an officer position or knows someone who would be an asset to the PTO, please get in touch!
- Open positions: Vice President
ACTION ITEMS
Teacher Requests
- Kristen Maynard has requested $261.31 for reimbursement for the INtegrate Committee.
- This was budgeted and approved.
Next Meeting
- Monday, August 18, 2024; 5:30 pm
- Topics of discussion will include:
- Officer nominations and elections.
- Carnival!
- Topics of discussion will include: