Harmony Elementary PTA

Archives for May 2018

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High Flying Fun at Our Mother & Son Event

There was nothing scary about our annual Mother & Son Event on Friday, April 13th. It was a beautifully warm spring night, with a bit of wind, but that didn’t keep the boys from having loads of fun. From football, to soccer and even Nerf battles, chairperson Caryn Weferling had it all covered. Thanks for another amazing year, Caryn!

A special thank you to Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve for allowing us to have our event at their park and to Floss 32 for being an event sponsor. Be sure to share your awesome event photos with us on Instagram @kyharmonypta #heshuskies2017 Can’t wait to do it again!

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Leaders at Work

As part of the Leader in Me program at Harmony, each week Harmony students come together for a leadership meeting. A meeting led by students, for students. This meeting starts with upbeat music playing as the kids file in. There’s a little chatter going, much like you may have around the water cooler talking about what you did over the weekend. Then, in moments everyone settles and the meeting beginnings. Each grade level does their chant together, followed by recognitions, this day in history facts and even birthday announcements for students and staff. Super leaders are named for each classroom and their peers applaud them with joy. It’s truly remarkable the young leaders we have here at Harmony!

So I encourage you, take a moment in your car ride after that game, or around the dinner table tonight to ask your child about their day as a leader. Maybe they are even the super leader this week! The Leader in Me program is incorporated in so many ways in your child’s day, from the 7 Habits to leadership notebooks. To find out more about the Leader in Me program, visit www.theleaderinme.org

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A message from the PTA President

While some days here lately don’t feel like spring, including snow in April, it’s hard to believe we’re in the final weeks of school. Thank you all for a truly amazing year! Together we’ve celebrated, honored and encouraged so many students and staff. As the days go by, with their ups and downs, we have to continue to celebrate, honor and encourage those around us to help build a better future for all. Big or small, every movement creates a motion.

Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” ― Dr. Seuss, The Lorax

I’ll be back again next year serving as your president. Contact me to learn more about how you can help at pta.president.hes@gmail.com or to provide feedback.

Jessy Maggard

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Harmony Elementary PTA Meeting Minutes

General Meeting May 16, 2018 Minutes

 Attendees: Jessy Maggard, Stuart Ulferts, Ari Willey, Holly Wood, Dani Reich, Deidre Clark, Caryn Weferling, Mindy Stevens, Sue Hackmiller

 Welcome/Introductions

 Recording Secretary, Deidre Clark

Minutes from last meeting on May 1, 2018 were approved. Stuart moved to approve the minutes. Motion seconded, and approved.

 A Message from our Principal, Sue Hackmiller

  • Still conducting interviews for the full-time counselor position
  • Literacy coach position available
  • Enrollment will dictate teacher assignments. No more space for additional classrooms. Plan to keep smaller class size for the K-2 classes.

 President, Jessy Maggard

  • Movie Night Update – Canceled due to sink hole in parking lot
  • Celebration Decorating – Scheduled for tomorrow afternoon
  • Field Day Volunteers – Volunteers needed for field day. PTA to send out sign up list for volunteers. Also, inflatable obstacle course, some supplies, and popsicles to be provided by PTA.
  • Crayola Recycling Program – Collect used markers and send to Crayola for recycling. Will give this program a try next school year.
  • 2018-2019 Events, Programs, & Fundraising List – Reviewed and discussed. Suggestions were to add Sale of Texas Roadhouse Gift Cards, Concession Stand for 5th/6th grade basketball game, Talent Show, Derby Celebration Activities, Veterans Recognition
  • 2018-2019 Officers & Chairpersons – Officer positions filled. Open chair positions include Watch Dogs, Harvest, Hospitality
  • 2018-2019 Meeting Schedule (G-indicates General Meeting) – Second Tuesday of every month as follows: 9/11(G) at 9am, 10/9 at 9am, 11/12 at 9am, 12/11 at 9am, (due to winter break, January meeting will be on the 3rd Tuesday) 1/15(G) at 6:30pm, 2/12 at 9am, 3/12 at 9am, (due to Spring Break, April meeting will be on the 3rd Tuesday) 4/16 at 9am, 5/14(G) at 6:30pm
  • OCCS Scholarship Ceremony Coming up – A representative from the Harmony PTA invited to present the scholarship we sponsor.

 Treasurer’s Report, Holly Wood

  • 2017-2018 Harmony PTA Budget 5.14 Current Budget Approval – Holly moved to approve current budget with any extra money to be rolled over into classroom support. Motion was seconded, and approved.
  • 2018-2019 Harmony PTA Budget 2018-2019 Budget First Draft Review – Dani moved to approve. Motion was seconded, and approved. Final draft approval to be voted on at September meeting.

 Open Floor Discussion

 Announcements/Upcoming Events

  • Movie Night, May 18th – Canceled
  • PTA Meeting, Tuesday September 11 at 9am in the Cafeteria

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Harmony Elementary PTA Meeting Agenda

Executive Board Members
President, Jessy Maggard
VP Programs, Stuart Ulferts
VP Membership, Ari Willey
VP Hustle, Julie Bucalos
Treasurer, Holly Wood
Financial Secretary, Dani Reich
Recording Secretary, Deidre Clark

Welcome/Introductions

Recording Secretary, Deidre Clark
● Approval of minutes from May 1, 2018 board meeting

A Message from our Principal, Sue Hackmiller

President, Jessy Maggard
● Celebration Decorating
● 2018-2019 Fundraiser List
● 2018-2019 Officers & Chairpersons
● 2018-2019 Meeting Schedule

Treasurer’s Report, Holly Wood
● Budget Approval
● 2018-2019 Budget Review

Open Floor Discussion

Announcements/Upcoming Events
● Movie Night, May 18th 6:30pm
● Next PTA Meeting, Tuesday September 11 at 9am in the Cafeteria

Have an amazing summer!

 

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Harmony’s Weekly Golden Awards

It’s time for this week’s Golden Awards announcement! Without further delay, the honors go to…

The Golden Brain
presented by Mrs. Washer to Ms. Pence’s 3rd Grade Class

The Golden Crayon
presented by Mrs. Connell to Ms. Gray’s 3rd Grade Class

The Golden I-Pad
presented by Mrs. Hagood to Ms. Lindauer’s 2nd Grade Class

The Golden Ukulele
presented by Mr. Schlaug to Ms. Rose’s 5th Grade Class

The Golden Shoes
presented by Mr. Gitlewski to Mr. Rollins’s 4th Grade Class

The Golden Bone for Cleanest Classroom
Presented by Mrs. Murphy to Ms. Landherr our FMD Teacher

The Golden Bone for Best Hall Behavior
Presented by Mrs. Murphy to Ms. Hay’s 3rd Grade Class

The Golden Bone for Best Cafeteria Behavior
Presented by Mrs. Murphy to Ms. Pence’s 3rd Grade Class

Also, Scout the Husky gets to hang out with a class each week. This week he will hang out with Ms. Benninger’s 2nd Grade Class celebrating their perfect attendance last week. Yeah!

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Huskies Earn State Level Reflections Awards

The following students are receiving awards at the state level for Reflections:

Alexandra Kachalova for Dance Choreography

Lisa Sophia Kachalova for Dance Choreography and also for Film Production

Kaelin Abboud for Literature

Nate Dunlap for Photography

Congratulations Huskies!!

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Annual Oldham County Awards

Each year Oldham county schools present awards to outstanding staff and community members. Harmony had the honor of presenting 3 of these awards this morning.
 
Teacher of the Year
Mrs. Susan Wine, 3rd Grade Teacher
 
Most Supportive Support Staff of the Year
Mrs. Sue Ann Walzem, Instructional Aide
 
Volunteer of the Year
Jessy Maggard, PTA President
 
Congratulations! Let’s give a big Harmony thunder clap to these wonderful ladies. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to the students, staff and families of Harmony!
 
A special recognition will take place later this month to honor all Oldham County schools winners at City Place.

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Harmony’s Weekly Golden Awards

It’s time for this week’s Golden Awards announcement! Without further delay, the honors go to…
 
The Golden Brain
presented by Mrs. Washer to Ms. Rollins 4th Grade Class
 
The Golden Crayon
presented by Mrs. Connell to Ms. Rose’s 5th Grade Class
 
The Golden I-Pad
presented by Mrs. Hagood to Ms. Bailey’s 1st Grade Class
 
The Golden Ukulele
presented by Mr. Schlaug to Ms. Pence’s 3rd Grade Class
 
The Golden Shoes
presented by Mr. Gitlewski to Mr. Tilley’s 4th Grade Class
 
The Golden Bone for Cleanest Classroom
Presented by Mrs. Murphy to Ms. Olive’s 3rd Grade Class
 
The Golden Bone for Best Hall Behavior
Presented by Mrs. Murphy to Ms. Wine’s 3rd Grade Class
 
The Golden Bone for Best Cafeteria Behavior
Presented by Mrs. Murphy to Ms. Stump’s 5th Grade Class
 
Also, Scout the Husky gets to hang out with a class each week. This week he will hang out with Ms. Lindauer’s 2nd Grade Class. Yeah Scout!

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Harmony Elementary PTA Board Meeting Minutes

Board Meeting May 1, 2018 Minutes

Attendees: Jessy Maggard, Stuart Ulferts, Ari Willey, Dani Reich, Deidre Clark, Valenta Hoffman, Sue Hackmiller, Kendra Wiegand

Welcome/Introductions Recording Secretary, Deidre Clark

Minutes from April 9, 2018 board meeting were approved. Stuart moved to approve the minutes. Motion seconded, and approved.

 A Message from our Principal, Sue Hackmiller

  • Currently interviewing for counselor position (Mrs. Murphy moving out of state)
  • Shared counselor position with Goshen also being added
  • No teacher vacancies currently
  • Two Instructional aid position open
  • Two special education aids positions open
  • No more classroom space available, so do not expect to add teachers in the coming year

 President, Jessy Maggard

  • Golden Awards – Presented at Monday meetings. PTA representative is attending these meetings and reporting award winners to parents
  • BAND – Discussed this free app that PTA could use to share information with parents. Teachers could use as well.
  • Muffins with Mom – Monday, May 14th. Planning discussed.
  • Field Day – Friday, June 1st. Plans reported.
  • Rebalancing – Meetings start this week. Closest meeting is at NOHS on May 10th.
  • KPrep Testing Dates – May 18, 21, 23, 24, 25

Treasurer’s Report, Holly Wood (Jessy reported on her behalf)

  • Sponsorship for recess kits for each class to be available for the upcoming year. Will be adding this to budget.
  • Plan to carry over phase II playground project on budget. Phase II cannot be approved until phase I completed. Phase 1 installation to start in June.
  • 2017-2018 Harmony PTA Budget 4.30.18.2 – Reviewed and approved. Stuart moved to approve the budget. Motion seconded, and approved

Committee Reports

  • 5th Grade Events/Celebrations – Julie Fadel, Elizabeth Townsend & Tara Blandford (Jessy reported on their behalf). Planning discussed.
  • Teacher Appreciation, Amy Sabens (Jessy reported on her behalf). Planning discussed. Flyers went out last week.
  • Movie night – Planning discussed. Papa John’s will be selling pizza and drinks. PTA to sell popcorn. Free candy to be given out.

Open Floor Discussion – None

 Announcements/Upcoming Events

  • Teacher Appreciation Week is May 7-11th
  • Our final general meeting is Wednesday, May 16 at 7:00pm in the HES cafeteria
  • Movie Night, May 18th 6:30pm
  • PTA luncheon for outgoing and incoming board members and room parents being planned. Time and information to be sent out when finalized.