AH+PTSA+Project+List+2007

=Arbor Heights PTSA= =2007 - 2008 Project Ideas=

Global Reading Challenge Books – __* Already Funded by the PTSA *__
Extra copies of the Global Reading books for the 4th and 5th graders. __Estimated cost of project:__ $500.00 __Person making suggestion:__ Ms. Hagen - Librarian

Cover Playscape - __* Investigate *__
Build a structure to cover playscape __Estimated cost of project:__ $15,000.00 __Person making suggestion:__ Mary Bruce; Franklin Hu

Air Conditioning in Computer Lab - __* Funding Approved by the PTSA *__
Needed to keep computers cool. __Estimated cost of project:__ $1,000.00 __Person making suggestion:__ Rob and Gail Glatzmayer

Kiln - __* Funding Approved by the PTSA *__
To replace the broken kiln. __Estimated cost of project:__ $1,000.00 __Person making suggestion:__ Mark Ahlness, Teacher Rm 12

Repave/Grass the Playground; Plant 1/2 of "Tarmac" with actual grass - __* Investigate *__
Repave entire playground maybe put grass on part of it. The are a surrounding the play area and 1 baseball field could be grass. __Estimated cost of project:__ $6,000 (estimation) __Person making suggestion:__ Mary Bruce; Robin Murphy

Nurse - __* Not Funded by the PTSA *__
I see this as something everybody will be demanding aafter a bad situation is made worse for lack of a qualified R.N., let’s be proactive and show that our kids health and safety really does come first. __Estimated cost of project:__ ??? __Person making suggestion:__ Rob Bruce

Computer Lab Upgrade - Monitors - __* Funding Approved by the PTSA *__
Fund Provide 17' flat panel monitors for the school computer lab. __Estimated cost of project:__ $5,000 (for 29 monitors) __Person making suggestion:__ Mark Ahlness, Teacher Rm 12

Kindergarten Garden - __* Funding Approved by the PTSA *__
4 raised beds *previously allotted $500 not spent* Cori will pick up - no shipping costs __Estimated cost of project:__ $1,000.00 __Person making suggestion:__ Cori Roed

A/C units for Ms. Sato’s classroom - __* Not Funded by the PTSA *__
Classroom heats up to 90 degrees on warm days and the inadequate ventilation creates a very hot and stuffy environment. The students and staff would benefit from a healthier and more comfortable classroom. Need to look at this for all classrooms (especially second floor, to be fair) __Estimated cost of project:__ 12 - $360 for 2 portable AC units __Person making suggestion:__ Wendy Colton Parent 5th grader

Paid Recess Chaperones – __* Already Funded by the PTSA *__
__Estimated cost of project:__ $3,000.00 Already $10hr x 2 x 5= $100 weekly x 30 = $3,000 __Person making suggestion:__ Anna George

Paint Hallways - __* Funding Approved by the PTSA *__
Color Code Hallways and freshen. __Estimated cost of project:__ $4,000.00 Fund 70 gallons @ $40 / gallon + Equipment __Person making suggestion:__ Dr. Coram

PTSA Sponsored Afterschool Programs - __* Investigate No Cost Options*__
PTSA would pay for afterschool program which would be available to all kids on first come first serve basis. Programs would last 6-8 weeks. Possibilities: Martial Arts, Chess Club, Tutoring, Guitar, Languages. If we have the people willing to volunteer their time to teach and commit, then we could just pay costs of supplies. __Estimated cost of project:__ $100-$600 __Person making suggestion:__ Anna George

"NOISE" all school assembly - __* Funding Approved by the PTSA *__
All School Assembly - introduction to opera with a scene from a comic opera. __Estimated cost of project:__ $600.00 __Person making suggestion:__ Barbara Bailey, Music Teacher

One World Taiko all school assembly - __* Funding Approved by the PTSA *__
2 Assemblies of Japanese Drumming - Cultural Awareness __Estimated cost of project:__ $650.00 __Person making suggestion:__ Barbara Bailey, Music Teacher

PTSA Fun/Family Nights - __* Funding Approved by the PTSA *__
We fund all family fun nights and make it free to all. We would cover pizza, drinks, games and prizes. $200 per fun night. __Estimated cost of project:__ $200.00 per fun night __Person making suggestion:__ Anna George

AH PTSA Sponsored Parent Education Lectures - __* Funding Approved by the PTSA *__
Schedule different parent educators to come and speak to school community on different issues (such as Birds and Bees lady). __Estimated cost of project:__ $500.00 __Person making suggestion:__ Anna George

Lunch Room Curtains - __* Not Funded by the PTSA *__
Replace current Lunch Room window curtains. A work order has been submitted to the school district. The old curtains have been removed. __Estimated cost of project:__ $3,000.00 (estimate) __Person making suggestion:__ Tammy Wooley

AH PTSA Sponsored Presentations During School – __* Already Funded by the PTSA *__
Assemblies/presentations by Reptile Man, Gymnasts/acrobats, science people. __Estimated cost of project:__ $1,000.00 (Covered by two assemblies listed above) __Person making suggestion:__ Anna George

Paid Tutors - __* Investigate No Cost Options*__
Costs depend on teachers wanting this extra help. __Estimated cost of project:__ 2hr x $10 = $20 per class per week __Person making suggestion:__ Anna George

Recess Equipment - __* Funding Approved by the PTSA *__
Fund hula hoops, better jump ropes, more balls, baseball equipment, goals for soccer, swing and hops. __Estimated cost of project:__ $1000.00 (estimation) __Person making suggestion:__ Anna George

Build a Second Playscape with different climbing equipment - __* Not Funded by the PTSA *__
This is an alternative to planting grass. __Estimated cost of project:__ $25,000.00 (estimate) __Person making suggestion:__ Dana Varon

Poster Maker - __* Not Funded by the PTSA *__
Classroom Charts, school signs, etc. (proposed last year) __Estimated cost of project:__ $3,500.00 __Person making suggestion:__ Dr. Coram

Re-Edge Playscape - __* Not Funded by the PTSA *__
Replace Timbers with something more durable (proposed last year) __Estimated cost of project:__ ??? __Person making suggestion:__ Tammy Wooley

Two Indoor Enclosed Corkboards - __* Not Funded by the PTSA *__
24" x 36" Enclosed Corkboards __Estimated cost of project:__ $560.00 __Person making suggestion:__ Dr. Coram