SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 MEETING NOTES

Our first meeting of the school year was this past Tuesday. We had a wonderful turnout of parents and are excited about this coming year. The PSO Board worked hard over the summer to prepare the event and fundraising schedule as well as to plan the budget for the year. Principal Swindle shared an update and asked parents for feedback on a few things.  Below are the notes from the meeting. If you are interested in more details, check out the minutes here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1huz3nw4h7haiGqhBSvT7MISNY3XQSAJE

Budget Updates: The PSO budget for this school year was approved.

Fundraising Updates: 

• Fall Fundraiser starts on September 27 and runs for 3 weeks and will include cookie dough sales and the Stars program. 
• The PSO Scrip Coordinator, Erica Hardt, is working on revamping the program. Scrip is our gift card fundraiser. More information will be available soon.
• Sign up for Fred Meyer Community Rewards and the Amazon Smile program. The PSO will get money from your purchases. More information here: http://www.metzgerpso.com/fundraising.html

 
Event Updates:  

• Harvest Fest: The school is looking to have Halloween parties instead of a Harvest party. Stay tuned for more information.
• October events are listed here: http://www.metzgerpso.com/events.html
• The Metzger PSO Website has a list of events and a calendar that can be downloaded. Here’s the link: http://www.metzgerpso.com/events.html

Volunteer Updates:

• All volunteers need to fill out a background check. It takes 5 minutes. You can do it in the school office or online here:
• This year, volunteer requests will be sent out to all volunteers on the email list. If you’ve filled out a volunteer application, return it to the school office and you will be added to the list. To sign up for the email list, fill out our volunteer interest form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeC9x3oEn-HMc07A1NW_xhriz3QP_xO_QGIMgSxSI-Wv2Zz4g/viewform

 

Principal's Updates: Jessica Swindle, Metzger’s Principal attended the meeting and provided the following information:

• Mustang Monitors: The school would like to have volunteers, known as Mustang Monitors, help 7:45-8:15 am during morning drop off to help greet kids and guide them to the cafeteria. The goal is to increase the safety and positivity of the morning drop off experience. Stay tuned for more information in the school newsletter.
• 5th Graders will be doing morning announcements this year.
• Each teacher will have a SeeSaw account that allows teachers to share classroom activities and information with parents. It also has a messaging feature allowing communication between parents and teachers. If you haven’t received information on how to sign up, talk to your teacher.
• Principal Swindle shared how the school staff responded to the passing of Jennifer Kelsey. We discussed there will be a memorial ceremony in several weeks and the Cub Scouts are working on a memorial bench to commemorate her life. A Maple tree may be donated and will be planted on school grounds in her memory. More details on the ceremony to come. 
• Water Bottle Filler: There have been requests for the school to install a water bottle filler. This will happen next summer along with improvements to the vestibule. The district will provide the labor and a private donor will donate the parts.
• Teacher Conferences: The school is working on the scheduling of Teacher Conferences to ensure 100% of children and parents have a conference with their teacher. Teachers are working flexible hours in order to accommodate families and accommodate families who will not be here during the week of Thanksgiving. Conferences will be held Wed Nov. 21- 26 - please contact your teacher via email or phone to schedule your conference. 
• The Character Traits schedule has been approved. The Character Traits for this year will be shared in the school newsletter. 
• Golden Awards information will also be shared in the newsletter.

 
After School Activities: Tonya Hamilton, Metzger’s STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) Coordinator shared information about the school’s after school activities and clubs. For more information visit: https://sites.google.com/ttsd.k12.or.us/metzger-clubs/home

Metzger Cub Scouts: Jacen Bridges, Metzger’s Cub Scout Leader, shared information on signing up for Cub Scouts this year. The Metzger PSO is the charter organization for Cub Scouts. Here’s the link to the sign up information: https://www.facebook.com/events/739145913201796/  You can also email Jacen at: TigardPack232@gmail.com