PTO NEWS
By Jerre Rush
October 01, 2007
DWMS/Midway PTO News
Edited May 2008
Officers for 2007/2008
- President: Kim Albers*
- Vice President: Patty Bevis*
- Secretary: Jerre Rush
- Treasurer: Kathleen Pickman
- Public Relations: Elizabeth Robinson
Hot Air Balloon Assembly
The PTO hosted a Hot Air Balloon Assembly on April 30th. It was greatly enjoyed by the Doniphan West Middle School, Midway and Highland Elementary Students. The assembly was educational as well as enjoyable. As an added bonus, the PTO gave kites to all the elementary students. This was especially fitting since it was "K" week at Midway Elementary.
Items discussed
1. The REA Supper was a big success. A big "Thank you" goes to everyone that donated food items and/or worked at the dinner. It was a tasty dinner with special decorations at the table. The tables were decorated with fresh flowers that were placed in vases that were made in Mrs. Gibson's art class by elementary students. It was decided that next year, a charge of $10 per plate will be assessed.
2. The PTO Constitution was discussed and revised.
3. The End-Of-The-Year Dance will be held on May 16th from 7-9 pm. PTO will make a donation towards expenses.
4. Donations for field trips has increased from $2.00 per student to $5.00 per student.
Election of New Officers For 2008-2009 School Year
We are in need of two new officers, President and Vice President, for the 2008-2009 school year. The PTO supports all Midway Elementary and D-West Middle School students by buying instructional materials, books for the library, playground equipment, and needed school equipment. We sponsor the yearbook, birthday parties, school assemblies, and field trips. Please support the PTO by attending meetings and considering being an officer.
Purchases To Date
- Two podiums for 2nd and 3rd Grade Classrooms.
- Overhead Projector w/cart for 5th Grade Classroom.
- Teacher Gift Certificates: $600.00.
- Back to School Night: $50.00.
- Secretary Gift Certificates: $50.00.
- 6th Grade Field Trip (Camp Farwesta): $174.00.
- YMCA Back to School Night: $150.00.
- SUBWAY (Parent/Teacher Conference): $54.53.
- Band Books: $30.85.
- Kick balls for each grade school classroom. (from proceeds from Campbell's Soup Labels)
- Cheerleader Pom-poms & embroidery: $120.00.
- Birthday cakes: $100.00.
- K-3rd Field Trip: $40.00
- Spanish Room Felt Board: $12.45
- Gift Certificates for Top Red Wheel Sales: $20.00
- Christmas Program Give-Aways: $28.38.
- Life Touch Yearbook for 2006-2007: $1,528.74.
- Gift Certificate for Santa: $25.00.
- DWMS Cosmic Bowling: $245.00.
- PTO Skating Party: $50.00.
- 7th & 8th Grade Ski Trip: $232.00.
- Yearbook supplies 2007-2008 (to date): $16.72.
- Parent/Teacher Conferences (food & supplies): $67.03
- 6th Grade Ski Trip: $145.00.
- New pad and additional numbers, lower case letters, and a smaller mustang for the Die Cut Machine.
- Incentive Bags for students taking the Kansas Assessment Tests.
Future Purchases
- DVL Banners to hang in the D-West Middle School Gym.
- Mustang items (to use as rewards for students), made by Tracy Vonderschmidt.
- Instructional Materials (As needed.)
- Cartriges for printers in classrooms--Middle School and Grade School.
- Heavy duty cart for the Die Cut Machine. ($620) (Teachers are going to work at McDonald's to help defer this cost.)
D-West Middle School/Midway & Highland Grade Schools Yearbooks
Yearbooks are available for sale, $13 a piece.
SAVE CAMPBELL SOUP LABELS & BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION LABELS.
Labels can be sent to school with your child or dropped off at the school or Weiland's Grocery. Don't forget to save those labels!
MES/DWMS P.T.O. Treasure’s Report 02/25/08
Checking Account Balance
Balance on 10/15/07: $2,092.28
Total deposits: $13,900.13
Subtotal: $15,992.41
Total debits: $11,648.07
Balance on 02/25/08: $4,344.34
Savings Account Balance
Balance on 10/15/07: $2,607.37
Interest: $ 15.77
Balance on 02/25/08: $2,623.14
Red Wheel Sales: Sales: $13, 554.25
Costs: $ 9,106.90
Profit: $ 4,447.35
