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2014.2015
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Northstar Middle School
PTSA Executive Board
Every Child. One Voice.
2014-2015
Co-Presidents:
Becky Van Es
Wendy Oberg
Secretary:
Colleen Ericson
Treasurer:
Brenda Xiong
Legislative Chair:
Jennifer Malewicki
Newsletter:
Lynn Christianson
Mini Grants:
Wendy Oberg
Becky Van Es
Parent Volunteer Coordinators:
Janet Tolan
Elizabeth Mayo
Jacqueline Timp
Gordy’s “Home Town Pride” Programs:
Heather Bauer
Campbells “Labels for Education” &
Kwik Trip “Milk Moola” Programs
“Boxtops4Education” Program:
Amy Haselwander
Membership:
Janelle Martin
Jennifer Warren
Scrip:
Done Fink
Liz Poteete
Staff & Bus Driver Appreciation Week:
Jennifer Malewicki
Jamie Ackerman
Jennifer Plante
Jenny Oxley
Carrie Burnett
Jacqueline Timp
Concessions:
Jodi Kent
Amy Haselwander
Jill Marie Kelly
Theresa Curtis
Jamie Ackerman
Carol Hebert
Diane Provos
Shelley Briggs
Maria Roberts
Stacey Schemmel
Tracy Feck
Denise Bernier
Janet Tolan (Sub)
Eighth Grade Celebration:
Bridget Kajer
Carrie Burnett
Colleen Ericson
Deb Hower
Kristina Gunderson
Phyllis Voelker
Teacher Representatives:
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Brenda Xiong
Mary Rettke_8u1 Grade
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Health Chairperson:
Diane Provos
Discount Card Fundraiser:
Maria Roberts
Jennifer Dalhoe
Student Representatives:
Anna Kent
Allie Brummond
Karissa Ackermam
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A note from your co-presidents
As we end another successful school year,
we want to extend our appreciation for all
that our parents have done this school year
for our students and staff! Thanks for taking
the time to be involved at Northstar,
Everything, from volunteering; attending
parent teacher conferences; attending PTSA
meetings; fundraising, communicating with
teachers and other staff; staying informed
by reading newsletters, announcements,
Skyward, and emails from school;
demonstrating to your students the
importance of education; participating in
surveys, sharing your opinions; and so on.
We surpassed our projected fundraising
budget this year. This would not be possible
without the support of many, many
parents. The success of our school depends
on everyone involved in our children’s lives!
It takes the work and support of everyone!
Our partnership with the Locust Lane
Northstar Family Fun Run was in its first
year and was very successful. We provided
families with an opportunity to participate
in a fun healthy event and at the same time,
raise money for our programs, raising
$680.00. Thanks to all, including student
council members, who volunteered your
time to make this event successful and
thanks to everyone who attended. We
already have plans underway for next year!
Thanks to everyone who participated with
our restaurant fundraiser evenings at
Burracho’s and Chipotle, helping us raise
$510.24 for our school! This is a very easy
way to participate in fundraising. By just
purchasing dinner, you help us raise funds
through the generosity of these businesses.
Watch for more opportunities next year.
A big thank you to our Northstar PTSA
Executive Board! Thank you for your
leadership this year and for the many hours
of organizing and leading events. We also
appreciate the time that our PAC, teacher,
and student representatives have given to
successfully support our PTSA. We want to
recognize our outgoing committee
members including Theresa Curtis, Carol
Hebert, Janet Tolan, Jodi Kent, Jamie
Ackerman, Bridget Kajer, and Liz Poteete.
We extend our thanks to our teacher
representatives including Mrs. Katie Geddes
(Grade 6), Mrs. Brenda Xiong (Grade 7) and
Mrs. Mary Rettke (Grade 8); and our
student representatives from Northstar
Student Council including Anna Kent, Allie
Brummond, and Karissa Ackerman. We
appreciate the time you take out of your
schedules to add a greater dimension to our
PTSA.
Thank you to Northstar Parent Advisory
Council representatives for giving Northstar
a voice on the council and providing PAC
updates at our PTSA meetings, including
Done Fink and Peggy Halvorson.
Lastly, congratulations to our 8th Graders!
Good luck to you all next year as you enter
high school. We extend our best wishes for
your success in the years to come! The PTSA
sponsored the picnic on the 8th Grade
C&ebration Day, June 9, and many 7th
grade families generously donated food or
money used towards food purchases.
Once again, thank you for all that you do to
help make Northstar a great school and for
making a difference in the lives of children!
We look forward to seeing you in the fall!
Watch for our PTSA summer newsletter
arriving in August.
Wendy Oberg & Becky Van Es
Co- Presidents
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Concessions Committee
The concessions committee had another
successful year with profits of close to
$2,306.37. This amount is $1,106.37 over
our anticipated earnings of $1,200.
In addition to our after school concessions,
Northstar hosted a Forensics Meet
concession in February. The Forensics Meet
concession is held after school in the
multipurpose room. Our first shift came to
help set up and serve. The second shift
served and then helped clean up. We
served approximately 450 students.
Our Northstar families, students, and those
who visit from other schools really help
make our concessions successful and
appreciate that they are available.
Thank you to all the concessions committee
members who participated this year and
are key to success, including Jodi Kent, Amy
Haselwander, Jill Marie Kelly, Theresa
Curtis, Jamie Ackerman, Carol Hehert, Diane
Provos, Maria Roberts, Stacey Schemmel,
Tracy Feck, and Denise Bernier.
Discount Card Fund raiser
This was our 17th year to offer the
Northstar Discount Card. A big thanks to
everyone who supported our fundraising
event
Our goal this year was to raise $4,500.00 for
all the wonderful programs that we support
at Northstar to enhance student learning.
We raised $4,428.10 and look forward to
surpassing that amount in 2015-2016!
Thanks to the hard work of all of our
students who participated in our
fundraiser! Congratulations to the top
selling students, including Jenny LaPage,
who finished in first place and Alex Hagman
finishing in second place. Jenny won $50
and Alex won $25 cash! Mr. Brown’s
resource class won the competition for
selling the most cards and earned the pizza
party.
We are very grateful to our participating
businesses: The Coffee Grounds, Brent
Douglas Floral, Burracho’s, Dairy Queen,
Gordy’s County Market, Green Mill
Restaurant, Mancino’s Restaurant,
Markquart Lube n’ Wash, Pizza Del Re, Taco
John’s, TGI Friday’s, Sports Clips, Action
City, Ship Shape Car Wash, Great Harvest,
Play It Again Sports, Above and Beyond,
Cherry Berry, Chippewa Valley Sporting
Goods, Delivery Fix, Eau Claire Ace
Hardware, Fantastic Sam’s, Kwik Trip,
Mom’s Kitchen, The Salon Professional Hair
Academy, and the Eau Claire YMCA.
Again, thanks to everyone who participated
in our Discount Card Fundraising Program
this year. Our Discount Card offers a wide
variety of businesses and still costs only
$10, saving you lots of money. Please plan
to purchase one and support our
fund raising efforts in 2015-2016!
Maria Roberts
Jennifer Dalhoe
SCRIP
We tried 4 different things with Scrip this
year:
First, we purchased gas and grocery cards
to sell at Back-to-School Night. This was
very successful as we sold out of all of our
cards! Those who purchased cards were
already familiar with the Scrip program and
looking for our table.
Secondly, we tried to do the same thing at
both Fall and Spring conferences, This was
not as successful. We do not feel that it was
worth the time or energy to do this again.
The third thing that we tried this year, was
that we ran a holiday Scrip program which
was a huge success. One of the great things
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about this program this year, was that we
were able to give people the opportunity to
purchase cards for the Giving Tree directly
from Scrip, benefiting Northstar in more
ways than one; people loved the ease with
which they were able to contribute to the
Giving Tree and Northstar PTSA received a
rebate from this activity as well.
Lastly, we also ran an end-of-the-year Scrip
order. This was not as successful in that we
only had a few people order. However,
those orders were ‘smart’ orders ($400 in
gas for a $40 profit to Northstar) and the
money earned was well worth the few
hours it took to advertise and complete the
order. The North High Grad Party
Committee also chose to order some of
their gift cards from us, which was a large
portion of our profit. We were pleased to
have this partnership.
Over the course of the year, we were able
to raise more than we originally planned
for, which is wonderful. We are still trying
to figure out the best way to publicize the
program and increase awareness and
understanding, but feel that it is worth
continuing with the program next year. One
idea that we are discussing is to have a
monthly gas card order that we simply
advertise to staff and manage through e
mail. (All of our spring orders were from
staff anyway!)
We look forward to exploring new ways to
make this simple fundraiser more effective!
Done Fink
Liz Poteete
Membership
Total Northstar PTSA membership for the
2014-2015 school year was 72 members.
Our membership numbers have continued
to decline in the past couple years. Despite
a rather small membership we have
remained financially strong, in large part
due to the involvement and commitment of
our executive board and all parents.
Respectfully,
Janelle Martin and Jennifer Warren
Your Membership Co-Chairpersons
Staff and Bus Driver Appreciation Week
Northstar PTSA celebrated National Teacher
Appreciation Week May 4-8. This special
week honored ALL Northstar staff who lend
their time and talents to educating our
children and making Northstar a great place
to learn. Northstar Middle School’s events
are part of a national effort to call attention
to the outstanding contributions teachers
and all our staff make to individuals and
communities. PTSA also recognized the bus
drivers for all of their hard work, patience
and commitment to our children.
The week included a snack mix in staff
mailboxes on Monday; donuts on Tuesday;
another mailbox surprise on Wednesday; a
luncheon with wonderful desserts on
Thursday; and Dilly Bars from Dairy Queen
on Friday. All of the goodies came with
precious puns. Even the luncheon had a
punny story included this year!
Thanks to the Staff Appreciation Committee
for all of their great ideas. Also for all of
their hard work and planning to make this
week run smoothly: Becky Van Es, Jamb
Ackerman, Jennifer Plante, Jenny Oxley,
Carrie Burnett, Jacqueline Timp, and
Jennifer Malewicki
We had extra help for the luncheon. These
people either donated time or treats to
make lunch a success: Renae Pierce, Melissa
Lokken, Kristina Gunderson, Deb Hower,
Michelle Swenson, Vickie Mousel, Jennifer
Thompson, Jamie Ackerman, and Jen
Plante. Thanks ladies!
Lastly, many businesses or individuals were
very generous in making donations for the
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door prize drawings at the luncheon and
with donations of food or treats. They
include Pinehurst Dairy Queen, Kwik Trip,
Gordy’s County Market, Jennifer Malewicki,
Carrie Burnett, Jen and Jason Plante, Deb
Matthews, and Brent Douglas Floral.
Sincerely, Jennifer Malewicki
Gordy’s County Market 1% Cash Back
Program
Gordy’s County Market runs the Hometown
giving 1% cash back to
Pride Program
schools that turn in Gordy’s receipts.
Receipts must be no older than 6 months
old, not contain alcohol, gas, tobacco or
postage purchases and are dropped off at
Gordy’s 3 times yearly. As chairperson, I
separate receipts by store location, add the
total of each receipt minus tax and
excluding alcohol, cigarette, tobacco, gas,
postage and service counter purchases. I
then bundle the receipts by store with a
tape total for each bundle and turn them in
to the Gordy’s service counter. A check is
then mailed to the school. Northstar
received $220.24 from your receipts.
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In February, Gordy’s ended this program
but we appreciate their support over the
years and they will continue participating
with our Scrip Program.
Heather Bauer
Health Chairperson
Vision Screening was held this fall for all 7th
graders. The school nurse sets the date for
the screening held at the school and is
present at the screening. She provides a
brief orientation to the equipment and
explanation about the screening process to
parent volunteers. The screening this year
was held in the multi-purpose room during
the lunch period on October 21.
As chairperson, I call and email to recruit
volunteers, consulting a signup sheet from
the PTSA for names. Generally nine
volunteers, including the chairperson, are
needed. Volunteers are assigned to the four
screening stations in pairs. The ninth
volunteer directs students, who come in
groups of 20-25, to the predetermined
stations. When all the students have been
tested, volunteers provide assistance with
clean up and putting away of the
equipment.
Diane Provos
Northstar PTSA Backpack Program
Through this program we provide our
financially disadvantaged students with the
necessary school supplies and materials to
help them get and maintain a good start in
school and throughout the school year as
needed. The majority of funding is through
the PTSA and other personal donations are
also given by individuals. We gladly accept
any monetary donations or school supply
donations of any kind.
Eighth Grade Celebration Picnic
The Eighth Grade Celebration Picnic
Committee holds an outdoor picnic
lunch for our 8th grade students during
their celebration. This year the 8th Grade
Celebration was held on June 9th. We
served grilled hotdogs and hamburgers;
as well as chips, cookies, water melon,
Icees and bottled water.
Our seventh grade parents help make
this a successful event by making a
monetary donation or by donating
cookies or watermelon. Thank you to all
the parents who made many donations!
The picnic lunch is served outside by the
outdoor classroom.
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In addition to the committee members
we have the help of our extra volunteers
and we always appreciated this for set up,
serving and clean up. Thank you to the
following parents on the committee and
volunteers who made this a great day for
our 8th graders: Colleen Ericson,
Kristina Gunderson, Bridget Kajer,
Russ Tate, Carrie Burnett, Travis Burnett,
Deb Hower, Phyllis Voelker, Janelle
Martin, Jamie Ackerman, Teresa Olson,
Michelle Swenson and Karen Schreiter.
Parent Volunteer Coordinators
Thank you to all the people who have
volunteered this past year at Northstar!
You truly have enriched our student’s
experience at Northstar by providing a
willing resource to give of your time. We
have moms, dads, sisters, brothers and
grandparents who have helped at various
events throughout the course of the year.
Generally, we call and confirm our
volunteer lists, but this year we received
numerous emails for requests to volunteer
at events advertised in the Northstar News
& Announcements, demonstrating another
way that communication at Northstar is
evolving. Following is are examples of
events that were more successful because
of YOU:
Vision Screenings
Serving Refreshments at Concerts
Polar Parties
Mile Run
6th Grade Track Meet
Join Hands Day
Forensics Meet
Staff Appreciation
Thank you for all you do!
Liz Mayo
Jacqueline Temp
Janet Tolan
Boxtops4Education
We had another great year collecting box
tops! We reached our goal of earning
$1,000 for the 2014-2015 school year with a
total of $2,202 collected.
Mrs. Tray’s Resource won the Boxtops
competition by turning in a total of 1,517
for the year. Nice job! Thank you to ALL
Resources who participated in this year’s
competition and surpassing our goal!
Thank you to Mrs. Devine’s Resource
students for collecting Box tops from all the
Resource classrooms this year. This
program would not be possible without
your support. Have a great summer and
remember to keep clipping, shopping, and
saving box tops for education! Thanks again
for all your efforts.
Amy Haselwander
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Annual Report: 6
Camp Middle School opened up the 20142015 Northstar school year in late August.
The two morning sessions have continued
to be a valued experience for the incoming
sixth graders’ transition to middle school.
Having the opportunity to open hall lockers
and move through each student’s class
schedule helped eased the “first day
jitters.”
The generosity of the PTSA has funded
buses and educational activities out in the
community that benefited a great number
of 6th graders.
Our Northstar PTSA provided food for
Parent-Teacher conferences in October and
February. This special treat is always
enjoyed and greatly appreciated.
6th grade physical education students once
again appreciated the help, support, and re
fueling available for the mile run days in
October and May. The drinks and fruit
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provide a needed snack and send a good
message about exercise and nutrition.
Terrie Henke received a $25 gift card from
PTSA for her ldita rod presentation to the
6th graders in February. Following this
dogsled race has become a favorite activity
to break up the long winter days. Thanks to
a PTSA mini grant, all staff and students at
Northstar had access to the lditarod Insider.
Using their personal iPads, students were
able to GPS track mushers along the
thousand mile route in real time. English
language arts, math, science, and social
studies activities enriched students’
learning of 6th grade curriculum.
On May 15th the sixth graders worked hard
at YMCA Camp Manitiou during Join Hands
Day for our service learning project. The
students and staff donated over 400 hours
of labor cleaning and raking. PTSA funds
paid for the bus transportation to and from
camp.
The annual 6th grade track meet on June
5th was a fun, lightly competitive way to
end the year. PTSA again provide ribbons
for the top 6-8 places for each event and a
participation ribbon for each sixth grader.
The 6th grade staff would like to thank the
PTSA for all of the volunteer hours and
monetary funding of projects that make our
students’ school experiences so much
richer. We feel fortunate to work with such
a supportive and involved PTSA.
Respectfully submitted June 8, 2015,
Katie Geddes
6 —8 Special Education Teacher
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Grade Teacher Representative
Annual Report: Grade 7
The 7th grade students and teachers had a
very busy year filled with learning activities
both in and out of the classroom. Through
social studies this spring students worked
on “—isms” projects in which a few of the
art pieces have been displayed as ceiling
tiles in Ms. CarlsonSather’s classroom.
Students attended a Shakespeare speaker
and some students attended the
Shakespeare Festival. The entire grade
level attended the play “Walk Two Moons.”
In May all students attend Career Venture
to introduce them to different career
opportunities and we participated in Join
Hands Day which involved helping others in
our community. We ended our year
together by going to Action City on the last
day of school.
We would like to thank the PTSA for their
financial support throughout the year.
Through mini grants we were able to
purchase team awards, classroom supplies
and incentives, snacks for the Join Hands
Day group, provide gift certificates to class
speakers, and defray the student cost to
attend the end of the year trip. We greatly
appreciate PTSA’s commitment to our
students.
Brenda Xiong
7th grade teacher representative
Annual Report: Grade 8
We would like to thank the PTSA for
everything that they have done for our 8th
graders this year. We attended The
Christmas Carol at The Guthrie and had a
wonderful time with our kids. The
experience at this well produced theater
allows the students to visually see the book
they read in English class and helps
lengthen discussions in those classes.
Another highlight of our year was our Join
Hands Day adventure at Lake Altoona. PISA
gave a grant so that the staff was able to
provide a hotdog meal to the kids before
they cleaned and raked the park. It is
always amazing how many hotdogs some of
those boys can eat! The kids worked hard
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and earned a candy treat for all their
efforts.
Thank you to the PTSA for helping fund
both these great adventures.
The teachers would also like to recognize all
the great meals that PTSA has provided to
us this year. We look forward to these
meals like the gold at the end of a rainbow.
Thank you for supporting us all year long.
We have a wonderful school and wonderful
parents and would want to teach nowhere
else.
Respectfully submitted by Mary Rettke
8th Grade PTSA Representative
Northstar Student Council Summary
Student Council met 10 times throughout
the year to plan and prepare many exciting
activities. Our membership, as always was
open to all students. While many students
attended monthly meetings others pitched
in on other specific projects. It is our goal
to develop future leaders, provide student
involvement opportunities, and to be role
models for the students of Northstar.
During the 2014-15 school year, student
council donated in excess of $2,000.00 to
area charities, facilitated numerous
fundraising activities, and sponsored many
school spirit events.
Our 2014-15 highlights include:
Quarterly Polar Parties—proceeds to St
Francis and Feed My People food banks
Annual Mix it Up Day—develop new
friendships
Annual Breast Cancer Awareness week—
proceeds to HERS Breast Center at Mayo
Hospital
Annual Holiday Giving Tree—assisted in
financial contribution
14th Annual Pennies for Patients-The
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of
Wisconsin
Staff Appreciation
Promoting school spirit through spirit days
and offering school clothing to purchase
Partnered with Northstar RCU
In addition, student council members
volunteered their time during many evening
activities including Camp Middle School,
Back to School Night, and parent/teacher
conferences.
As a gesture of our gratitude we concluded
the year with an Olive Garden luncheon
served to all active members, It was no
surprise that this school year proved to be
quite successful because of our aspiring
student leaders. We are looking forward to
another wonderful year in 2015-16.
Ken Abel and Brenda Xiong
Co-Advisors
PTSA Polar Fund
This is the gth year of the Polar Fund. It is a
discretionary fund, which was developed in
order to provide emergency monies for
Northstar students, and or their families on
an as needed basis. In the spirit of
supporting all children, the executive board
feels the Polar Fund supports our mission
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Mini Grant Program
Each year Northstar PTSA assists staff with
funding for special needs and programs for
students, through the Mini Grant Program.
The purpose of the Northstar Middle School
PTSA Mini Grant Program is to provide
funding to Northstar staff for programs
which are not provided through the normal
school budget. The emphasis of mini grants
is with programs that support our students
and enhance learning; such as special
projects, field trip scholarships, field trip
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expenses and busing, speakers, authors,
and more. Mini grants vary in amounts up
to $500.00. Staff wishing to request mini
grant funds simply complete a mini grant
application and submit it to the PTSA. Listed
below are the mini grants for this year...
• $100: Brenda Xiong and Team K to
purchase trinkets and other
incentives when giving students
awards for following P815 behaviors
at school.
• $69.00: Erica West, Special
Education Teacher, for behavior
incentives.
• 100.00: Deanna Slaggie for PBIS
materials for classroom to help
motivate students.
• $65.00: Laurie Francis for student
intern gifts for assisting with 8th
grade band trip to Camp Manitou
retreat.
• $81.00: Bill Hauser to purchase 6th
grade track meet ribbons.
• $90.00: Laurie Francis for three
student scholarships to Camp
Manitou Retreat.
• $56.17: Lindsey Alger to purchase
token prizes to use in classroom as
learning incentive in Math class for
students needing extra assistance in
learning.
• $79.30: Jess Szymanski ten timers
for classroom purposes to assist
special education students to focus
and keep on task.
• $12.66: Paula Tracy to purchase gift
wrapping materials for “gift of
writing” memoirs for family
members in December.
• $35.90: Laurie Francis for band
concert cup purchases for the year
for 6, 7, and 8 grade.
• $330.30: Paula Tracy and grade 7
for one field trip bus to the Eau
Claire Children’s Theatre to see
“Walk Two Moons” play in January.
• $48.00: Mackenzie Gabler for
Special Education students to
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participate out of school field trip
that they earn through hard work
and good behavior. These are
opportunities that they might not
otherwise get.
$35.00: Katie Geddes to use for
Special Education field trip to St.
Paul to see ice sculptures and lunch
for 7 student scholarships.
$44.00: Julie Bollinger to purchase
“A Christmas Carol” paperbacks at
for classroom English, so that all
students could have a copy.
$47.00: Julie Bollinger for Reading 7
manipulatives for interactive
learning.
$169.95: Katie Geddes and grade 6
to purchase “The Iditarod Insider”
technology resource tool for all
students to actively learn and track
m ushers.
$25.00: Katie Geddes to purchase
Chamber Bucks certificate for grade
6 Idita rod speaker.
$75.00: Sue Devine, grade 8 science
teacher, to support “Einstein
Award” in her classroom. It
provides incentive for
improvement.
$23.56: Paula Tracy and grade 7 for
Badger Exam test prepping
incentives.
$25.00: Paula Tracy and Team K for
Join Hands Day speaker gift card.
$278.12: Paul Steffen and 8th grade
for picnic lunch at Lake Altoona
Park during Join Hands Day clean
up.
$500.00: Deanna Slaggie and grade
6 for partial busing costs for Join
Hands Day trip to Camp Manitou.
$30.00: Paula Tracy to purchase
Join Hands Day snacks for group of
students making cards to send to
students in Ethiopia.
$300.00: Mary Rettke to provide
seed money for games and snacks
for a new afterschooI club. The
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game board club provides a free
opportunity for all students.
$375.00: Jennifer Schilling and 8th
Grade Celebration committee for
Rock and Roll to Go Entertainment
equipment for 8th grade
celebration.
$105.00: Athena Moseler for Join
Hands Day purchases to make
campfire treats at Camp Manitou
during camp cleaning day.
$100.00: Mackenzie Gabler,
yearbook advisor for extra
yearbooks for students unable to
afford to purchase one.
Other School Year Successes:
• Sponsored PTSA 6th Grade Parent
Home/School Communication Binder
Program
• Back to School Orientation Night
volunteers
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• Provided $1,500 towards 8
Guthrie field trip to see “A Christmas
Carol”
• Volunteers for Schedule Pick Up and
Picture Day
• Vision Screening volunteers
• Classroom and field trip volunteers
• Chaperones for fun nights
• Library volunteers
• Book Fair volunteers in October &
February
• School Play volunteers
• Variety Show volunteers
• Mile Run-Fall/Spring volunteers
• Sixth Grade Track Meet volunteers
• Band & Orchestra Concert volunteers
and refreshments
• Music Department Fundraiser
volunteers
• PTSA Concessions and volunteers
• Forensics Meet volunteers and food
donations
• Food for staff dinners on P/T
conference nights
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Staff Appreciation Week food
donations; door prize donations from
Northstar parents and businesses; and
volunteers
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Grade Celebration Picnic donations
and volunteers
Provide desserts for National History
Day judge lunch
2 representatives on ECASD Parent
Advisory Council
Membership to state and National PTA
to support state and national programs
Great News Cards Program
Join Hands Day volunteers
We apologize if we missed anything or
anyone. Please know that we appreciate
every volunteer hour and donation that is
given to Northstar. It is through the efforts
of everyone that we are able to support
Northstar!
Date of Report: July 7, 2015
Report concludes with budget report on the
next page. Our Annual Report can also be
viewed on the PTSA section of the Northstar
webpage.
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Current Budget
7/1/2014 through 6/30/2015 Using Northstar PTSA Budget 2014-15
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7/1/2015
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Category
PERSONAL EXPENSES
6th Grade Binders
8th Grade Celebraton
8th Grade Guthrie Field Trip
8th Grade Guthrie Spring Deposit
End of the Year Trip Grade 6
End of the Year Trip Grade 7
End of the Year Trip Grade 8
MC Donation
insurance
Lunch Ticket Loans
Membership Dues Received
Mile Run
Mini Grant Program
Miscellaneous
Nature Trail & School Beautification
PBiS
Polar Fund (PTSA discreLonary func)
Postage (business)
Postage (Greai News Caros)
Snack and Pencils for Studant Testing
Staff Appreciation
Staff Retirement Gifts ($25.00 each)
Yearbook donation
PERSONAL INCOME
Box Tops for Education
Concessions
Discount Caros
Gordy’s County MarKet
nterest nc
Kics Caps or Morning Glory
Kwik Trip ‘Mk Moola”
Kwik Trip Scrip
Membership Dues
Miscellaneous Income
Restaurant Fundraiser
Scrip
Target
Net Difference:
7//20l4
Actua
Budget
6/30/2015
Difference
7,366.25
24231
77431
610.00
500.00
0.00
250.00
0.00
130.00
1OC.00
75.00
0.00
262.75
3,324.68
-498.04
600.00
100.00
COO
98.00
17.34
0.00
426.47
53.46
30C.00
11,695.00
400.00
800.00
1000.00
500.00
250.00
250.00
250.00
300.00
95.00
75.00
500.00
300.00
4,000.00
400.00
600.00
250,00
300.30
125.00
250.00
150.00
550.00
50.00
300.30
4,328.72
157.69
25.69
390.00
0.00
250.00
0.00
250.00
170.00
-5.00
0.00
500.00
37.25
675.32
898.04
0.00
150.00
300.00
27.00
232.66
150.00
123.53
-3.46
0.00
12,448.65
2,107.8C
2,306.37
4,428.10
220.24
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
8.00
1,020.00
519.24
937.00
90.9C
8,800.30
1,300.00
1,200.00
4,5CC.D0
150.00
0.00
53.30
50.30
100.00
500.30
0.00
250.00
500.30
200.33
3,648.65
807.80
1,]06.37
-71.90
70.24
0.00
-50.00
-50.00
-100.00
-492.00
1020.00
269.24
437.OC
701.9C
5,082.37
-2.895.00
7,977.37
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