If you could add a vinyl cling to your car, to show support for TAPE and our schools, what would it look like?? Looking for ideas!!

Volunteers Needed for Enrollment

We are looking for any family members of school age kids to volunteer at the TAPE (Teachers and Parents for Education) booths during enrollment. It's a fun way to connect with new and returning parents and children! All you will need to do is hand out information and maybe answer a few questions. We would be very appreciative for any help that can be offered.

The dates that we need volunteers are as follows:
Monday, July 30 10:00-3:00 Munson Primary
Tuesday, July 31 10:00-7:00 Mulvane High School
Wednesday, August 1 8:00-3:00 Munson Primary
Please let us know if you can. Thanks so much!!!

mulvanetape@yahoo.com or 316-737-8402

May 2012 Meeting Minutes

TAPE Meeting Minutes
May 3, 2012
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A motion was made by President Heather Leggett to suspend Bylaw article 5, section 2, to allow new board to take over before the meeting instead of after. Motion passed by unanimous vote. The new board will run tonight’s meeting.

Board Members Present: President, Heather Leggett; VP of Grade School, Erin Manning; VP of Munson, Lynzee Backus; Secretary, Gayra Wright; Treasurer, Lisa Moe.
New Board Members Present: President, Heather Shaw; VP of Grade School, Amanda Sparks; VP of Munson, Monica Cross; Secretary, Erin Manning; Treasurer, Lisa Moe.

April Meeting Minutes: presented by Heather Shaw. Motion to approve made by Elizabeth Thornton, seconded by Heather Leggett.
April Treasurer’s Report: presented by Lisa Moe. Motion to approve made by Debbie White. Passed by unanimous vote.

Principal’s Report:
Terri Lemos, Munson: Not present. Debbie White reported that this Friday is K and 2^nd grade lunch and learn. Notes should have gone home today (possibly tomorrow) in regards to P.A.W.S. party. They will be going to Derby Theater on May 15^th. There will be two options for movies (except Pre-K who will see the G movie). If your child wants to go to the PG movie, you will need to sign the note and return it asap. Field Day is May 10^th. 1^st Grade Field trip is this Friday, Exploration Place. Kindergarten field trip to the zoo is May 18^th. Last day of school is May 21^st. Kim McGuire is retiring this year after 32 years of teaching. There will be a reception this Saturday in the Munson Gym. 2^nd graders will be visiting MGS May 8^th and 9^th to tour MGS!

Raquel Greer, MGS: Not presented. Reported by Jason Townsend. Thank you to TAPE for funds, they used part of their funds for gasoline to go to Starbase at McConnel AFB. Upcoming dates: 5^th grade field trip to nature center is May 7th, 8^th and 10^th. 2^nd graders will receive a 3^rd grade “buddy” to tour the school with. Mrs. Wehrheim and Diane Morgan (librarian) are retiring. They will have a reception for them both May 9^th at 3:45pm. Instead of field day the MGS students will be visiting the DRC on May 15 (3^rd grade), 16 (4^th grade), 17 (5^th grade). May 18^th is MGS Beach Day. Monday May 21^st is a half day of school and the last day of the year: a 5^th grade send off will be included, exemplary Math/Reading/Science students will be recognized, a power point slide show of school year pictures, yearbook signing, etc.

Committee Reports:
Box Tops: The last class party will be a popsicle party. The final day to turn in box tops is May 11^th. The Popsicle parties will tentatively be May 17^th (upon principal approvals). The final box tops will be mailed in on May 29^th and soup labels will be mailed in this day as well.
Yearbook: We ordered 551 yearbooks, we will give 25 yearbooks to school counselors, and we have sold 405. We have 121 left for sale. We will continue selling them through the end of the school year. We will promote the sale in the newsletter, on the TAPE blog and TAPE Facebook.
T-Shirts: Contest entries are in. These will be voted on by the t-shirt committee tonight after the meeting. Lacie is gathering quotes from several places to get the best deal on the shirts next year. She would like to make a motion to spend up to $500 on the sample t-shirts over the summer. Gayra Wright motioned to spend up to $500 on t-shirt samples, seconded by Elizabeth Thornton. Motioned passed by unanimous vote.

Old Business:
Teacher Appreciation: This will take place on Wed May 9^th in the libraries at MPS, MGS and the bus barn. All staff members are invited to attend, including those in the central office. Breakfast will be catered by Panera and will include bagels, cream cheese, fresh fruit, yogurt and granola.

New Business:
2012/2013 Committees: We would only like to fill the committee chairs that necessitate work over the summer or planning prior to the first meeting. This leaves positions open for those who are new to TAPE or would like to volunteer in the fall.
                T-shirts: Lacie Blevins will be heading this committee up again
                TAPE Membership: Heather Leggett will begin this committee (as well as enrollment and room
                      parent list) and work on it through the summer. She will be willing to hand that over in the
                      fall if we have a new volunteer.
                Enrollment: Open.
                Box Tops for Education: Open. We will pursue a few leads.
                Fall Fundraiser: Starts Aug 28^th and ends Sept 18^th. Open.
Field Day Expenses: TAPE traditionally provides bottled water for MPS’s field day and then donates the exact same amount in funds to MGS to go towards their trip to the DRC. A motion was made by Heather Leggett to spend no more than $100 per school on Field Day. Seconded by Lacie Blevins. Passed by unanimous vote.
T-shirt Sample Funds: Please see committee report above.
Movie Licenses for 2012/2013: Each year TAPE traditionally pays the movie license fee for each school to be able to play movies within their buildings. A motion was made by Elizabeth Thornton to spend no more than $700 on movie license fees for both schools. Seconded by Heather Leggett. Passed by unanimous vote.
Old Settler’s Day: We will be doing a window display and a parade “float”. We need a committee for this set of events as well. A motion was made by Heather Leggett to spend no more than $250 on Old Settler’s Day event. Seconded by Elizabeth Thornton. Passed by unanimous vote.
Membership Fees: A motion was made by Heather Leggett to change the TAPE membership fee to $0.00 for the 2012/2013 school year. Seconded by Lacie Blevins. Passed by unanimous vote. We will look at the school directory as being sold separately.
Beverages for Teacher Appreciation Breakfast: Food has been covered and paid for through a previous vote but funds were not left to buy beverages. After an open discussion it was decided to use the three cases of water left over from Movie Night. We will place one case at each location.
2012/2013 Meeting Times: suggestion to keep meetings on the first Thursday of the month. The first half of the year will take place at MPS library and the second half will take place at MGS library. A decision was made to keep this the same for next year.
Purchase of Wildcat Mascot for MPS and MGS use: a motion was made by Lynzee Backus to spend up to $1,000 on a Wildcat mascot. Seconded by Heather Leggett. Passed by unanimous vote.

This is the final meeting of the school year. See you at Enrollment!!

Adjourn: A motion was made by Debbie White to adjourn at 7:33pm. Seconded by Heather Leggett.

April 2012 Minutes

T.A.P.E. Meeting Minutes

April 3, 2012

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Board Members Present: President, Heather Leggett; VP of Munson, Lynzee Backus; VP of the Grade School, Erin Manning, Treasurer, Lisa Moe, Secretary, Gayra Wright

Approval of Minutes: Presented by: Heather Leggett. Motion to approve minutes made by: Stephanie Bayliff. Seconded by: Tara Loveless.

Treasurer’s Report: Presented by: Lisa Moe. Motion to approve made by: Stephanie Bayliff. Seconded by: Elizabeth Thornton.

Principal’s Reports-
Terri Lemos, Munson Primary: April 17 is kindergarten round up. Encouraging parents to attend round up because screenings will be done different this year. Kindergarten students will attend class 30 at a time one day a week during the first week of school. They will learn school schedules, go to centers and meet all the teachers. During that time they will have their kindergarten screenings. After the screenings they will be placed with their class and the kindergarten class lists will be posted on Friday, August 17, 2012. It is very important that parents return their kindergarten enrollment BEFORE school is out for the summer!
Lunch & Learn – First grade will be held at the end of April; Kindergarten & second grade will be held at the beginning of May.
Field day will be May 10. Planning on doing another movie day at the end of the year at the Derby Theater.
NWEA testing for second grade & dibels for the rest of the school coming up soon.

Raquel (Charbonneau) Greer, Grade School: 4/19 5th grade music program at MHS. More information to come about upcoming dates.

Committee Reports:

Box Tops for Education (Tara Loveless) – Last time to turn in box tops is May 11. Class parties will be held the next week.

Yearbook (Marie Moore) – Yearbook order forms sent out. Books will be sent home the last day of school by the teachers.

Fundraising (Heather Leggett) – New board will determine dates and sign contracts. Heather recommends that Rivercity be held in the fall and Signature be held in the spring, with the understanding that they prize packages for sales will be the same for the kids (i.e., e-scooter for selling 30 items).

T-shirt: Forms to be sent home this week. Due April 30. New board and committee head to decide winner. Motion made by Stephanie Bayliff to provide the tee shirt contest winner with a tee shirt, $20.00 gift card and the opportunity to ride on the Old Settlers Day float with a parent or guardian. Seconded by Debbie White. Vote passed unanimously.

Old Business:

Kindergarten round up- Need volunteers for help with kiddos and ride the bus on short bus trip.Sign up sheet sent around.

Teacher appreciation week – The week of May 7 through May 11. Tape is going to provide a breakfast for teachers, the District office, and the Transportation department. Heather Shaw is checking with Panera about catering.

New Business:

Officer Elections:

President – nominees Heather Shaw. Passed by a unanimous voice vote. VP of the Grade School – nominees: Amanda Sparks. Passed by a unanimous voice vote. VP of Munson – nominees: Monica Cross. Passed by a unanimous voice vote. Secretary – nominees: Erin Manning. Passed by a unanimous voice vote. Treasurer – Lisa Moe (This will be her second year, Treasurer is the only board position that is a 2 year term)

Committees and Chairpersons to be determined at the May meeting and at first meeting of 2012/2013 school year.

Upcoming dates to know

* 4/17 Kindergarten Roundup, 7:00pm, MPS gym
* 4/18 Child Find Clinic
* 4/19 5th Grade Music Program, MHS 7:00 pm
*Final 2011-2012 Meeting: Thursday, May 3rd, 6:30 pm MGS

Door Prizes

Adjourn: Motion to adjourn at 7:11 pm made by Debbie White. Seconded by Heather Shaw.

October 2011

T.A.P.E. Meeting Minutes

October 6, 2011

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Board Members Present: President, Heather Leggett; VP of Munson, Lynzee Backus; VP of the Grade School, Erin Manning; Secretary, Gayra Wright, Treasurer, Lisa Moe.

Approval of Minutes: Presented by: Heather Leggett. Motion to approve made by: Elizabeth Thornton. Seconded by: Whitney Phipps.

Treasurer’s Report: Presented by: Heather Leggett. Motion to approve made by: Elizabeth Thornton. Seconded by: Jana Boor.

Principal’s Reports:

Terri Lemos, Munson Primary: Purchased playground equipment for each classroom, color coded by class. Red Ribbon week, October 24th through October 31st. Fall party October 28, not October 31, 2011.

Raquel Charbonneau, Grade School: NWEA testing this week. New students at Grade School, encourage your child to make friends. Spent $30.33 on classroom paint supplies; $63.92 Classroom communication folders; 272.63 THUMBS UP awards; 2218.50 school tee shirts. Red Ribbon week, October 24th through October 31st.

Committee Reports:

Tape Membership: 155 members to date. Open enrollment through the year.

Directory: Ellen Young motion to spend no more than $600.00; Elizabeth Thornton seconded; Passed.

Room Parents: Need room parents for the following rooms Kincaid pm; McCarty; Entwisle; Wehrheim; Headrick

T-Shirt Orders: Tee shirts, long sleeve 563 altogether sold. 2nd sale starts November end week before Thanksgiving, delivery by December 16 for Christmas.

Fundraisers: Limo ride, Friday, November 11, 2011. Need volunteers, at each school, in limo and at McDonalds. Approximately $53,000.00 raised. Motioned by Ellen Young; Seconded by Elizabeth Thornton; unanimously passed. Distribution October 20. Volunteers to pass out stuff, 3pm to 6pm on same date.

Box Tops for Education: Prizes are going out. New quarter starts on the 15th. First party is milk & cookies. 25 = candy; 50 ice cream 75 10 ox cherry berry; 100 free kids fettuccine/spaghetti at Calabrones.

Box Top Carnival: Notes per text from Stephanie Bayliff – came in under budget. Thank you for all your help!!!

Scholastic Book Fair: LAFF night, Monday, October 10; 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Monday night volunteer for LAFF night. Tuesday & Thursday night, all day Friday.

New Business:

Would like to increase virtual communication. If you “Like” us on Facebook - offer drawing for prizes. Tabled until next meeting.

Munson Picture Day – October 13, 2011

No School – October 14 & October 17, 2011

PAWS parties – 10/20 & 10/21, 2011

Fall Classroom Parties – October 28, 2011 – parades at 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. for half day classes, parties to follow. Parades for all day students at 1:30 p.m. Parties to follow.

Adjourn: Door prizes given to: Angie Blankenship; Tonya Sims; Amanda Sparks. Motion to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. made by Whitney Phipps. Seconded by Tara Loveless. Meeting adjourned.

November 2011 Minutes

T.A.P.E. Meeting Minutes
November 3, 2011
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Board Members Present: President, Heather Leggett; VP of Munson, Lynzee Backus; VP of the Grade School, Erin Manning; Secretary, Gayra Wright, Treasurer, Lisa Moe.

Approval of Minutes: Presented by: Heather Leggett. Motion to approve minutes as amended made by: Stephanie Bayliff. Seconded by: Marie Moore.

Treasurer’s Report: Presented by: Lisa Moe. Motion to approve made by: Stephanie Bayliff. Seconded by: Elizabeth Thornton.

Principal’s Reports:

Terri Lemos, Munson Primary: Staff said thank you for conference meals. Bought 6 banners with school rules for the hallways. Thank you for help at school pictures. November 16, 2011 is Thanksgiving Dinner at MPS with parents. Note to be sent home next week.

Raquel Charbonneau, Grade School: Staff said thank you for conference meals. Only money spent was on conference dinners. Red Ribbon week was fun, kids loved it. Thanksgiving Dinner on November 16, 2011 at MGS with parents. Note sent home this week.

Committee Reports:

Directory: They are done and delivered.

Room Parents: Everything went great with Fall parties. Still need a couple 5th grade room parents.

T-Shirt Orders: Second order, due date December 1, Orders turned in by December 5. To be delivered by December 18.

Fundraisers: $9,425.06 donated to each school from sales! Pick up/Delivery went very well. Contract for spring fundraiser signed with River City.

Box Tops for Education: Most recent submission to box tops = MPS - $851.00 MGS - $743.40

Penguin Patch: To be held Wednesday, November 30; Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3. Committee head will be seeking volunteers soon.

Yearbook: This year the cost to purchase yearbooks from Lifetouch will be $12.32 for each book. Yearbooks will go on sale beginning in January. We are holding another food drive to choose the yearbook cover. The top three voted on by the members at this meeting will be attached to a bin. The voting will be the week of November 14. Motion by Stephanie Bayliff to charge $13.00 for each book. Seconded by Elizabeth Thornton. Vote did NOT pass. Motion made by Stephanie Bayliff to charge $12.00 for each book. Seconded by Elizabeth Thornton. Passed unanimously.

Old Business:

Storage Shed - Motion for new storage building that was previously approved is now null and void unless a new motion is brought made by Jim Webb. Seconded by Lacie Belvins. Passed unanimously.

New Business:

Limo Ride – 62 students earned a limo ride to lunch. Starting at 10:30 p.m. cycled through to 1:45 p.m. Schedule set up with Principals. Volunteers needed.

New Fundraisers – Cherry Berry has offered to do fundraiser night. Thoughts that it might be conflict for MPS Sonic night. Will pass the information to MGS. Pizza Hut has also offered to do a fundraiser night.

Upcoming Dates to Know
November 8th – 2nd Grade Music Program\
November 11th – Limo Ride
November 15th – Munson Picture Retakes
November 16th – MPS & MGS Thanksgiving Dinner
November 22nd – MGS Capture the Turkey
November 23rd – 25th NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break

Adjourn: Door prizes given to: Marie Moore; Tara Loveless; Elizabeth Thornton. Motion to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. made by Jim Webb. Seconded by Marie Moore. Meeting adjourned.

March Meeting Minutes

TAPE Meeting Minutes

March 1, 2012

Board Members Present: President, Heather Leggett; VP of Munson, Lynzee Backus; Treasurer, Lisa Moe. Not present VP of Grade School, Erin Manning; Secretary, Gayra Wright.

Approval of Minutes:

Presented by Heather Leggett. Heather pointed out that the price of the larger popcorn machine wasn’t included in the minutes. She suggested we add the cost to the notes. Motion to approve minutes as amended to include the price of larger popcorn machine to $1000. Motioned by Heather Shaw, seconded by Debbie White.

Treasurer’s Report:

Presented by: Lisa Moe. Motion to approve made by: Heather Shaw; Seconded by Roxann Sheeran.

Principal’s Reports:

Heather Leggett reporting for Raquel Greer: Grade School. Reported that the grade school used TAPE funds to replace their popcorn machine and small goodies.

Terri Lemos: Munson Primary. Reported using money for Munson Manners and teacher conference meals. Kindergarten music program is next Tuesday. Art and Tech show is next week. Encouraged help supporting the school bond. Future expenses: take all students to movie theater for end of year reward.

Committee Reports:

Box Tops: (Heather Leggett) Tara Loveless submitted $471.80 for Munson and $455.70 for Grade school. Third quarter ends March 9th. Classroom winners will be determined and will receive a root beer float party.

Yearbook: Order forms to go out by March 30 and will be due back April 20th.

Old Business:

Movie Night: Lisa Moe discussed movie night purchases- so far $145.87 has been spent out of the $200 approved budget. She is still waiting on the popcorn invoice. Smencil sales from movie night totaled $170. Thanks to all the volunteers that helped to make this a successful event. Discussed doing this event every semester next year.

Breakfast Buddies:

We do have someone that has volunteered to be committee head for BB. Discussed cost of BB and whether it should be tabled and rediscussed in a future meeting. Tara Loveless made motion to not follow though with BB this year. Seconded by Christine Chronister. Voted unanimously.

Fundraising:

Discussed spring River City fundraiser: each school will receive an estimated $2400.

New Business:

Fundraisers:

Discussed whether to have two Fall fundraisers or continue with a Fall and Spring next year; will make that decision at April meeting after top two vendors are determined at tonights vote. Vendors: River City, Resource Solutions, Frontier, and Signature.

Official vote for fundraisers 2012-2013 school year

River City 12 votes

Signature 12 votes

Frontier 4 votes

Resource Solutions 2 votes

Kindergarten Roundup:

Tuesday, April 17th at 6:30. We need volunteers to help. Sent sign-up sheet around.

Teacher Appreciation:

Opened the floor to ideas on what to do for teacher appreciation gifts. Heather Shaw motioned to spend no more than $500 on Teacher Appreciation gifts, Lacie Blevins, seconded. Passed unanimously. Heather Shaw volunteered to head up the committee.

Board Nominations:

Taking nominations for new officers for next year. Accepting nominations up until our next meeting in April; voting will take place at that meeting. Need to send notes home about nominations.

T-shirt design contest:

T-shirt design forms will be distributed early April and voted on by new board and Lacie Blevins at May meeting.

Upcoming Dates:

March 29th is fundraiser distribution. It will start directly after school. Items will be in bags (not boxed) and grouped by teacher. Volunteers needed.

April 2nd Grade School picture day. Volunteers needed.

Next meeting is April 5th, we will be voting on new board members.

Door Prizes: Tara Loveless, Debbie White, and Heather Shaw each received a $5 Target gift card.

Adjourn: Motion to adjourn at 8:08 made by Tara Loveless, seconded by Lacie Blevins