The September 25, 2013 MAPA meeting covered introductions of the MAPA officers and committee chairs, a budget presentation and vote, and closing remarks. The purpose and bylaws of MAPA were summarized. MAPA's communication methods, annual plan, and budget were also presented. Upcoming fundraisers and events were listed, including book fairs, a fall festival, and spring gala. The meeting schedule for the year was provided.

1. September 25, 2103
6:00pm
At
Maria Montessori Academy

2. Welcome and Introduction—Dore
Budget presentation—Irene
Vote on Budget—Dore
Closing remarks—Dore

3. Let’s get to know our MAPA officers and
committee chairs.
• President: Dore Elmer
• Vice President: Irene Linenberger
 Irene will be the MAPA President for the school year
2014-2015
• Secretary: Kari Anderson
• Treasurer: Jamie Pugmire

4.  Events/Festivals: Stephanie Wallis
 Fundraising: Jennifer Mizar
 Handyman: Ken Davis
 Library: Thom Rockwell
 Junior High: Melinda Montgomery
 Parent Education: Jennifer Whetton
 Room Parents: Heidi Bradley
 Safety/SNAP: Autumn Douglas
 SPROC/ Lunch with Leaders: Melena Fenn
 Teacher Appreciation: Irene Linenberger
 Yearbook: Kami Howe
 Book Fair: Mandee Stevens
 Grant Writing: Dore Elmer
 6th Grade Liaison: Yana Sprague and Kami Howe
 Gala: Julie Zeigler, Melinda Montgomery, Kari Anderson
 Box Tops: Rachael Bush
 Fall Festival: Julie Zeigler
 Junior High Liaison: Melinda Montgomery

5. Purpose of MAPA
Summary of Bylaws
Methods of Communication
MAPA Annual Plan
• Goals
• Plan of Action
Annual 2013-2014 Budget
MAPA Meeting Schedule
Fundraisers/Events
Questions?

6. Enhance and support the educational
experience at our school
Develop a closer connection between
school and home by encouraging parent
involvement—40 hours per year per family
Improve the environment at our school
through volunteer and financial support.

7.  All parents/guardians of children attending Maria
Montessori Academy are automatically members of
MAPA
 No dues are required for MAPA membership
 General MAPA meetings will be held twice per year—
September and May
 We will vote on the budget in the fall and the MAPA
officers in the spring
 Members of MAPA may join committees in the areas
they would like to volunteer.

8.  Email
 One Call Now
 Website
 MAPA Blog
http://blogs.mariamontessoriacademy.org/ma
pa/
 Facebook—MAPA—Montessori Academy
Parents Association
 Bulletin Board—In hallway just to the left of
the main entrance
 Parking Lot Signs
 LED Sign

9. Continue to support our teachers in the
classroom
Work to make field trips more achievable
Continue to support the school with
needed volunteers and equipment
Provide opportunities for parents to gain a
better understanding about the school and
the Montessori teaching method
Continue to reach out to the community

10. Support the teachers
• $250 mini grant per classroom
• Room Parent(s)
• Teacher Appreciation Committee
• Book Fair Wish Lists
• Event and Festival Support
Field Trips
• $5500 grant from MAPA
• Field Trip List
• Wolf Mountain Ski Night

11. Support the school
• Volunteer Database
• Responsive to Director
• Raise funds for school needs/desires
Improve Parent Understanding
• Parent Education Committee
 Adult and Children Book Clubs
• School Tours
• Mentoring New Families (Room Parents)

12. Community Outreach
• Lunch with Leaders: members of the business
community meet with students
• Fall Festival: we invite our community to attend
• Gratitude Feast: we invite the seniors in our
community to attend
• Gala: we seek donations from the business
community

13. Starting Balance $448.00
Fundraisers
Fall Festival $1900.00
Book Fairs $2500.00
Spring Gala Event $9300.00
Boxtops for Education $1000.00
Other $1000.00
Yearbook $4750.00
Smith’s Earn and Learn $1500.00
Future Fundraisers --
Total Income $22,398.00

14. Expenses—Committee Support
Lunch with Leaders $325.00
Safety Committee $300.00
Teacher Appreciation $1250.00
Room Parents $550.00
Spring Gala $2800.00
Field Trips $5500.00
Yearbook $4000.00
Teacher Mini-Grants $5500.00
Fall Festival $400.00
Field Day $50.00
Handy Man $100.00
Miscellaneous $500.00
Cash on Hand for 2014-2015 $1,123.00
Total Expenses $22,398.00

15.  General Meeting (Pot luck, families and
teachers are invited to attend)
• September 25, 2013 @ 6:00pm
• May 7, 2014 @ 6:00pm
 Monthly Meeting (All MAPA members and the
junior high rep are invited to attend)
• Second Friday of the month @ 9:30am
• Intermittent evening meetings TBD
 MAPA Board Meeting (Board members only)
• On an as needed basis for voting purposes

16. Scholastic Book Fairs
• Oct. 14-16, Feb 5-7, May 26-28
Fall Festival
• October 26th, 4:00-6:00
Spring Gala
• March 22, 2014 (tentative date)
6th grade and Junior High Fundraising
• Contact Kami Howe or Melinda Montgomery for
details.

17.  Red Ribbon Week
• October 21-25 during school hours
 Gratitude Feast
• November 21st at the school with the seniors in our
community
 International Festival
• TBD
 Dr. Seuss Day
• TBD
 Field Day
• May 23rd during school hours

18. If you have any questions, please contact
either Dore Elmer at
deelady73@gmail.com or Irene
Linenberger at nenethumper@comcast.net