The reward of a thing well done is to have done it. -- R. W. Emerson

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First PTA meeting of the year! Sept. 9

1. Welcome and Introductions (Frances McChesney)
2. Election of Officers (Frances McChesney)
   1. Introduction
   2. Nominations
   3. Election
3. Principals Remarks/Questions (Ms. Via)
4. Treasurers Report (Kevin Smith)
   1. Approval of checks
5. Auditors Report (Jim Belenis and Eydie Tumer)
6. Membership Report (Roberta Kuhlman)
7. E-Scrip Report (Susan Osfeld)
8. Carnival Event (Frances McChesney)
9. Measure W Campaign (Jackie Rutheiser)
10. Announcements:
    1. Back-to-School Night (Sept. 11) PTA Involvement (Frances McChesney)
    2. Officers/Committee Chairs Parliamentarian, Newsletter, Garden, Carnival
11. Other Items

Emerson Jr High School PTA Meeting Agenda

1. Welcome and Introductions (Frances McChesney & Gustavo Soberano)
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Principal’s Remarks/Questions (Dr. Studley)
4. Treasurer’s Report (Ellen Moratti)
   1. a. Report
   2. Approval of checks
5. Fundraising
   1. Carnival (Frances McChesney and Gustavo Soberano)
      1. Tickets sales
      2. Final activities and responsibilities
   2. Booths and activities (Kyria Boundy-Mills)
   3. E-Scrip Report (Kyria Boundy-Mills)
6. Budget Revision - Fundraising proceeds – Funds to Davis Schools Foundation or other grants?
7. Next year officers – Appoint Nomination Committee
8. Materials for next year’s students – Status
9. Set June meeting date
10. Other

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PTA Meeting Agenda March 11 2008

1. Welcome and Introductions (Frances McChesney & Gustavo Soberano)
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Principal’s Remarks/Questions (Dr. Studley)
4. Update on Budget Cuts
5. Emerson Closure Issue
6. Master Scheduling for next year
7. Treasurer’s Report (Ellen Moratti)
8. Budget
9. Expenses for Carnival (Kyria Boundy-Mills)
10. Preparing for Next Year
11. Handout approval/review (Ellen Moratti)
12. Fundraising
13. Carnival (Gustavo Soberano and Frances McChesney)
14. E-Scrip Report (Kyria Boundy-Mills)
15. Other – Twirl
16. Announcements/Information
17. Superintendent/Parent Advisory Committee Mtg (Frances McChesney)
18. Earth day art project with Mr. Sonstein (msonstein@djusd.k12.ca.us)
19. Other

PTA Meeting Feb 12 2008

1. Welcome and Introductions (Frances McChesney & Gustavo Soberano)
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Superintendent Hammond – Remarks/Questions
   1. School Boundaries
   2. Emerson Programs, e.g., GATE
   3. District direction
4. Principal’s Remarks/Questions (Dr. Studley)
5. Consideration of bylaws (Frances McChesney)
6. Treasurer’s Report (Ellen Morrati)
7. Budget: Budget correction for rolling book cart
8. Fundraising
   1. Carnival (Gustavo Soberano and Frances McChesney)
   2. E-Scrip Report (Kyria Boundy-Mills)
   3. Other – Super Suppers, Ohana Hawaiian BBQ, Recycling
9. Announcements/Information
   1. Superintendent/Parent Advisory Committee Mtg (Frances McChesney)
10. Other

Minutes from January PTA meeting.

Ode To Emerson

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There once was a school named Emerson
That elected the PTA
Whose job it was to raise money
To support our kids every day.

These lads and ladies decided
To forego the dinner and dance
And instead mailed out a nice letter
To the parents explaining their plans.

The first step is get out your checkbook
The second is write in our school
The third step is check off a dollar amount
And the fourth step is to feel "oh so cool.

So seal the envelope with a smile
Mail us your check with good cheer
Let's hope we get a huge pile
Help keep us out of arrears.

This money is used for good causes
For gardens, computers and things dear
Our children will forever be grateful
And will know how much we care.

Our tax ID is 139423006
Be sure on your taxes to show
Your donation could be a deduction
We thought you might like to know.

And if you think you can write a better poem
Please send us your very best shot
We promise to publish the top three
In our next PTA newsletter slot.

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THANK YOU!!! - The Emerson PTA

City of Davis: Focus on Safety Video Contest

• Use Your Head, Use Your Helmet
• The Rules of the Road

Working in groups of up to four, students can either work under the guidance of staff members from Davis Media Access at one of several free video production workshops to be held Jan. 29 through Feb. 28 at the Blanchard Room of the Davis Library, or can produce the videos on their own. Videos are due Feb. 29.

There will be great prizes for everyone, including digital photo cameras and $50 Target gift certificates for the winners as well the chance for them to see their PSAs on the big screen at a special awards ceremony to be held March 15 at the Davis Varsity Theatre.

The city of Davis has some information about bicycles in Davis, as well as some great bicycle safety tips to help you get started.

For complete information, a schedule of workshops and an entry form, please visit www.cityofdavis.org/streetsmarts

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Blood Drive for Former Emerson PTA Member Terri Strack

Terri Strack is undergoing treatment for acute myelogenous leukemia. Since she requires numerous blood transfusions and may need a bone marrow transplant in the future, an account has been set up for her at Bloodsource (account # 4280), and a blood drive is planned for January 22, 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the University Covenant Church Multi-Purpose Room, 315 Mace Blvd . Donors may volunteer to be swabbed for bone-marrow typing at this event. Blood donations may also be made at any Bloodsource location at the donor's convenience.
For questions about this blood drive for Terri please contact Leslie Buhlman at randolph389-sports@yahoo.com.

More information on marrow donation is available here.

Parent's Guide to MRSA (Staph Infection)

The short version: wash hands frequently, keep yourself and your environment as clean as possible, and cover wounds carefully. For more detailed information, you can download the advisory (pdf). For more information from the health department, go here (pdf) .

Free Money for Emerson PTA and our kids!

This is the easiest way to register or renew your participation in the Safeway and Albertson’s FREE, NO-HASSLE automatic donation programs! We will have forms available on this site soon, but in the meantime you can contact Kyria Mills at 756-8435 or KLBMILLS@ucdavis.edu with questions.

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