1. January 13, 2015 PTO Agenda and Minutes
Roll Call:
Present Christina Harris, ROMS Principal
Absent Jason Pierschbacher, ROMS AP
Present Deon Lucke, PTO President
OPEN POSITION, PTO Vice President
Present Tina Young, PTO Treasurer (2013-2015)
Present Michelle Collins, PTO Co-Treasurer (2014-2016)
Present Lisa Zirkle, PTO Secretary (2013-2015)
Present Deon Lucke, PTO Volunteer Coordinator (2013-2015)
Absent Celia Pedigo, PTO Membership Coordinator (2013- 2015)
Present Holly Keuker, PTO Public Relations Coordinator (2013-2015)
Present Akiko Rands, PTO Hospitality Coordinator (2014-2015)
Absent Cathy Robbins, PTO Hospitality Coordinator (2012-2015)
Present Lori Rippy, PTO Fundraiser Coordinator (2014-2016)
Absent Holly Keuker, PTO Clubs Coordinator (2014-2015)
Absent Jackie Borders- 6th Grade parent Teacher Liaison
Absent Rebecca Edwards- 7th Grade Parent Teacher Liaison
Absent Kelly Wells- 8th Grade Parent Teacher Liaisons
Absent Elizabeth Krokosky- Spec. ED Parent Teacher Liaison
Absent Dawn Cottrell – PE/RA
Absent Jennifer Johnson-ROMS Bookkeeper
Absent Melissa Smith- SRO
Non-voting attendees:
Present Elaine Peterson – Parent Communications Representative
Absent Amy McMurchie – Box Tops/Campbell’s Labels Coordinator
Call to Order @: 1:08pm
Treasurer: Tina Young & Michelle Collins
 Monthly Treasurer Report.
 Review reports; current bank balance = $17,198.02
 Per Mrs Harris: The server can only hold 32 cameras and we are at capacity. So, take cameras off the table
at this point. Remove from PTO Annual Budget Goals. Already done
 As of right now, we still have not broken even in order to pay into the ISA account. Expenses = $3055.30
Concessions= $2985.55.
Mrs. Harris:
REPORT CARDS were given to students on Monday, Jan. 12th. If your child did not receive his/her Report Card,
please check if they owe funds in the cafeteria.
FOCUS & GOALS for 2015:
 Creating a Culture of Respect:
Our first HAWKS Expectation is "Hawks have Respect" and students were reminded after break that their
words and actions make an impact. This semester, we will continue to hold students accountable and
require that all students contribute to a safe learning environment at ROMS. Please expect a phone call
from your child's teacher if/when your child says or acts in a disrespectful manner towards a teacher, as
well as consequences from an administrator. We appreciate your support in helping our 1260 students
make right choices.

2.  Learning is in the Struggle:
In Semester 2 of any school year, the standards generally become more complex and build on ideas from
the first semester. Your child will be challenged to work hard and persevere when they might not "get it"
on the first attempt. That's ok! Learning is the process of understanding and doing something you didn't
originally know how to do. We will be encouraging students to complete all their assignments because
practice will lead to mastery. Encourage your child to work hard and not give up...we will, too.
 On the 15th of January Rossview Middle Basketball is playing our rival Richview (AKA BATTLE OF
THE BLVD), having a spaghetti dinner, and representing our 8th graders (AKA 8TH GRADE NIGHT). In
preparation of the game we are having a week of spirit! Get excited by joining in on the fun! The Beta Club
will provide teachers that come to the game a FREE spaghetti dinner!
Game time is 4:30-6:30, (4:45 – JV girls, 5:30 – V girls, 8th grade recognition, 6:30 – V boys) cost for
spaghetti Dinner is $5, funds to benefit Jr Beta Club!
SPIRIT WEEK:
MONDAY 12TH-Sports day( wear your favorite sports team jersey)
TUESDAY 13TH- Hawaiian Day (no coconuts)
WEDNESDAY 14TH- Twin Day ( pick a twin or triplet or more to dress alike)
THURSDAY 15TH- Spirit Wear( All students wearing spirit wear to the game will get in for 1/2 price, $2)
Parents pay $4
FRIDAY 16TH- Superhero Day ( dress up as your favorite superhero, remember dress code applies)
 Rossview Middle School Golf Club sponsored through TMSGA. Parent volunteers are Jen & Cary Stanton,
parents of 8th grader. BOYS AND GIRLS THAT KNOW HOW TO PLAY, HAVE GOLF CLUBS, AND
ARE INTERESTED TO TRY OUT FOR THE ROSSVIEW TEAM PLEASE GO TO THE FRONT
OFFICE AND SIGN UP BY Wednesday, JANUARY 21, 2015.
THE INTEREST SHEET IS LOCATED IN THE FRONT OFFICE.
PARENT INTEREST MEETING WILL BE HELD ON
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2015, 6PM, IN THE CAFETERIA.
THE GOLF SEASON BEGINS MARCH 2ND AND PRACTICE WILL START IN FEBRUARY!
 FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH: every day, students will receive a question via
announcements pertaining to this topic. They will fill out a ticket with their name on it and turn into the
front office. Tickets will be placed in a bin for a daily raffle. PTO/Deon has been asked to provide movie
theater tickets for daily drawing via donations. 19 tickets total for each school day of the month. Any other
suggestions from board members? 3 winners per day. Suggested doughnuts instead of movie tickets. We
would need to obtain 57 movie tickets and that may be cost prohibitive to theaters for donations.
 The newscast for announcements begins on Tuesday, January 20th.
Next PTO meeting: Tuesday, February 10th at 1:00pm
Jennifer Johnson:
 What days are scheduled for City Saver CMCSS wide fundraiser? January 16th through February 13th
From Cindi Pope: You will have to ask Jennifer if she needs help this Friday. She may just have teachers
pick up at the teachers meeting. I will be separating them tomorrow- the only thing that needs to be done is
get them to the teachers. Next date would be Friday, January 30th at 8:00- they would not be counting
money -only delivering back to classrooms. 2 volunteers will be great-no more than 2 or they will be
bored. Then on Feb 6 and Feb 13th and possibly on the 20th, if sale is extended. Deon will post on
Family/School Connection for volunteers.
New Business: Deon
 Some Parents would like clarification on the new rules/changes that pertain to the 8th graders such as,
planners, bathroom privileges and lunch time changes? They are the same rules as always, but they are
being enforced now. Since a lot of the eighth grade teachers are new this year, they weren’t aware of the
need to enforce the rules. The goal is to have only a third of the students in the hallway at a time.
 Deon spoke to Richard last week and he hasn’t been able to meet up with Norm yet. Once he does, he says
he will contact me.

3.  Deon looked into Coca Cola to ask for recycling bins for free or minimal amount. Grant opens up in
January and she will receive notification when the grant opens up for 2015. Two categories for the grant
include non-profit organizations (PTO) and schools (Rossview Middle).
 Follow up from Chris Hambrick-Computer Lab fundraising campaign. Copy of email forwarded to me
from Chris to David Holman-CMCSS -IT
My name is Chris Hambrick, and I am one of the Computer Lit teachers at Rossview Middle. I am needing
to cover all my bases as we are getting ready to begin a large, ongoing, and multifaceted fundraising
campaign to raise money to buy new computers for one of our aging stationary labs. When I took this job I
was not aware that the lab I would be working in would not be receiving any updated/new computers
possibly ever. I found out that as a system only one lab per middle school is supported with new computers
on a regular cycle. My lab is the old CTE Lab and therefore it will not be getting any new computers. I
want to make sure that my understanding of this situation is correct before continuing with our fundraising
efforts.
So, number one, am I correct in my understanding? Number two, are there any future plans to change this
policy and if so when? Lastly, if my understanding is correct and there are no future plans to change this
policy, do you have any recommendations as we move forward? I need a solution for the long haul as it
would be difficult to have to revisit this issue possibly every six years. My proposal for new computers is
for approximately $26,000 and we have a lot of hard work ahead of us. I just want to make sure we are
justified in our future efforts to reach our goal hopefully by the end of the next school year as my existing
computers are really struggling to meet the needed demands on them. Thank you for your time and
attention to this matter.
Deon spoke to David Holman and he explained that our computer lab is on the rotation list for
new/upgraded equipment. The company that CMCSS used in the past (CTE) is being rotated out and the
school system is now on a leasing program. This ensures a budget to pay the lease on an annual basis along
with integrating new systems. Chris Hambrick has the response from Mr Holman via email and If I recall
correctly our school is on the list for 2016. Please keep in mind if we do a fundraiser specifically for
computers, we will need to ensure the students that raise the funds will be able to benefit from their
contribution. Ex. 6th graders contributing for 3 years, but equipment isn’t purchased until 4 years from now
or 8th graders contributing to the computer fundraiser and then reaping the benefit of their contributions.
Mrs Harris, Deon doesn’t recall specifically the details of his email response. Would you mind sharing?
 Review of Officers for 2015-16 PTO board – Elaine Peterson/Secretary, Lori Rippy/Treasurer, Lisa
Zirkle/Clubs and Facebook, Tina Young and Akiko Rands/Hospitality. Is this correct? Yes
 Positions Needed: PTO President/ Parent Ambassador, PTO Vice President/Volunteer Coordinator,
Membership Coordinator, Hospitality Co Chair, Fundraiser/Spirit Wear Coordinator, Box Tops
Coordinator. Is this correct? Yes
Names for Mrs Harris to contact: Star Easter, Leslie Powell, Susan Molsbeuger, Melanie Westerman,
Carrie Reummler, Whittney Snell, Jamie Cherry, Patti Steinke, Suzette Pinnock, Pam Kuipers, Carmen
Soloman.
 MCR( My Coke Rewards) FOR SCHOOLS PROGRAM CHANGES
The new MCR for Schools is almost here! The first day of the new MCR for Schools program is
January 20th. We're so excited, we feel like it's the first day of school! Here's how the new program will
give your school even more value than ever before:
Points converted directly to dollars. If you have your eye on anything in the rewards catalog,
please claim it by January 19th. Starting on January 20th, all schools points will earn cash for your school
to buy what it needs most. From physical education and sports equipment, to technology, art and classroom
supplies there are plenty of possibilities! At the end of each quarter, your school will receive a payment*
through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) direct deposit. New ways to donate: Our new program will
make it easier to get involved and keep the cash flowing. MCR members will be able to add cash to their

4. point donation, or choose to just give cash to their school. Important note about your points: Your current
point balance is 25975. Remember to redeem them by January 19th if you have your eye on something in
our catalog. Deon will enter enough points today so that we will be able to “purchase” the TV for the office
prior to January 19th! If not, no big deal. After that date, any remaining points will be converted to cash
through our partners at Kula Causes, the world’s largest charitable giving platform. To ensure your school
receives its cash donations as quickly and efficiently as possible, Kula asks that you review/update your
school information and provide banking credentials, if these are not already on file. To learn more about
Kula, please visit www.kula.com.
If you no longer wish for your school to participate in MCR for Schools, please contact support@kula.com.
If you do not respond, we will consider that an election to participate in the new program and accept
donations made to your school.
Parent Ambassador: Deon
 Please refer parents with school related questions to me 
Parent Volunteer Coordinator: Deon
 December Volunteer of the Month: Chris Knoll
 Top 10 Volunteer hours:
1. Chris Knoll- Basketball= 18 hrs
2. Carla Smith-Dance Team= 12 hrs
3. Akiko Rands- 11.25
4. Pamela Kuipers- 11.00 hrs
5. Cathy Robbins- 11.00 hrs
6. Michelle Collins- 10.15 hrs
7. Tina Young- 8 +2= 10 hrs
8. Devon Richey-Lego Robotics- 7 hrs
9. Lisa Zirkle- 6.25 hrs
10. Renee McClendon- Dance Team- 6 hrs
This does NOT include the hours that are spent at home for Tina/Michelle/Holly/Lori/Deon/Celia/Lisa
 Would also like to recognize Chris Knoll – basketball, Renee McClendon- Dance Team, Carla Smith-
Dance Team and soon to be ROMS Golf Club/Team Jen & Cary Stanton
 Who is available to help distribute City Saver books to 4th block/ homeroom classrooms from 10-12 on
Friday, 1-16? Deon to check with Jennifer to see if they will need any help on Friday.
Parent Communications Representative: Elaine
 Parent Question of the month December? Does the current student code of conduct reflect our community’s
values and expectations for ethical and lawful conduct and responsible citizenship? If not, what should be
included or eliminated?
 At the communication meeting, they also discussed the CMCSS attendance policy and the CMCSS high
school academies. If anyone has questions about the CMCSS attendance policy, please contact Kathy
Phillips at central office. The CMCSS high school academies open houses will be taking place this month
at all of the middle schools. Rossview Middle is scheduled for Monday, January 26th. If you are not able
to attend, the Rossview Middle office will have information to distribute regarding the academies.
Hospitality: Akiko & Cathy
 Popcorn Friday Dates:
January: 16th and 30th
February: 18th & 27th (Feb. 18th is popcorn reward day for students as well)
 We are checking with Rossview Elementary in regard to borrowing their popcorn machine to make the
student reward day popcorn distribution run more efficiently.
Membership: Celia
 Total Staff/ faculty= 44

5.  Total 6th = 23
 Total 7th = 21
 Total 8th = 19
 Total = 107
Fundraising: Lori Rippy
 Lori looking into Krispy Kreme and do a pre-order fundraiser sale. Possibly hand out pre-ordered dozen(s)
of donuts at car rider in the am or after school. Perhaps see if Starbucks will donate coffee to hand out to
our car riders in the morning? We decided to sell coupons for a dozen glazed doughnuts so that people can
pick up their doughnuts when convenient for them. Lori will work on a flyer/order form to distribute after
Spring Break. The band is not having a spring fundraiser, so we are free to have a school wide fundraiser
in March through the PTO! This will help us to have start-up money for next school year, after the LED
Marquee is paid in full, for spirit wear, hospitality, etc. for the Annual Budget Goals. We will make $4.25
per coupon sold!
Box top/Campbell labels: Amy
 Collection Dates: Jan 22, Feb 26, March 26, April 23.
 Campbells Labels amount = 5507 points.
 Coke Rewards total = 24359 from 23239. At 26000 points we can receive a 32" LED HD TV that would
look lovely in the front office (which, by the way, the elementary and high school have one in their main
offices). Ex. overhead projector = 10,100 points. The television should be our goal for the school. TV has
been ordered as of Thursday, January 15th! Many thanks to Jr. Civitan for helping us get to the 26000 point
goal to “purchase” this item!
 Box Tops amount thus far = $571.40; Boxtops now offers VISA pre-paid cards as a reward. LFE2225 =
2,500 points = $25; LFE0100 = 9,000 points = $100; LFE0050 = 4,800 points = $50; LFE0250 = 22,000
points = $250
Public Relations: Holly
 Facebook Likes at 485 FROM 479
Clubs Coordinator: Holly
 Clubs begin again on January 12th.
Meeting adjourned @: 2:20pm
Important Upcoming Dates:
January
6 - Return to school
9 - Zaxby’s Family Spirit Nite 3-9pm
12- Report Cards
15- Home Basketball Game, Richview vs. Rossview (8th grade night)
15 – BETA Spaghetti Dinner-$5 4:30-6:30pm
16 - City Saver CMCSS wide fundraiser begins
19 - MLK, Jr. Day – no school
22 - Box top/Campbell labels collection
23- @ 6pm Golf Team Interest Meeting (Club sponsored) in the ROMS Cafeteria. Sign-up in the Main Office.
24 – Hawkbotics competition in Memphis
26- Progress Reports
26 - 8th grade parent meeting (High School Academy Open House) 6-7:15pm @ ROMS
28-Science Benchmarks
29-Social Studies Benchmarks
No Math or ELA benchmarks

6. February
Week of the 2nd= 6th grade writing assessment
Week of the 9th= 7th grade writing assessment
Week of the 16th = 8th & 5th grade writing assessment
6 - Zaxby’s Family Spirit Nite 3-9pm
9-11- PTO sell dance tickets during lunch via cart by tables to avoid long lines at the Hawk Hut. We will write
students’ names on their ticket, keep, and then mark off on the master list. On the 12th the tickets will be
delivered to 4th block/homeroom teacher just like in the past. We no longer have Writers Club and Jr. Civitan
will not be selling Valentine Candy grams. We don’t have to worry about selling them when we sell Social
Tickets during lunch. Volunteers needed from 10:15am-12:30pm:
9th – Tina, Akiko, Carmen, Deon
10th – Lori, Michelle, Deon
11th – Akiko, Deon, Lisa Z.
12 – Valentine’s Social- 2:15-4pm @ ROMS Cafeteria
13 – City Saver CMCSS wide fundraiser ends (could be extended to Feb. 20th)
16 - Presidents Day – no school
17 – Progress Reports
24- Nashville Alliance for Public Education (TN) (NAPE)- choice group only of 8th graders
March
2&3 @ 6pm Drama Performance in ROMS Theater- PTO Sell Concessions/spirit wear
4/5/6 - 3rd Quarter Celebrations (6th/7th/8th)- Criteria for Attending: Not more than 10 discipline points in Q3; Not more
than one missing assignment per class. Pinnacle Bowling Alley. Students may buy from their concessions at the
Pinnacle, suggest they bring money if preferred.
5- 8th
graders to RHS for Orientation during the day
5- 6:30pm-7:30pm at ROHS - 8th Grade Parent Meeting for Rossview High School Information
6 - end of 9 weeks
6 - Zaxby’s Family Spirit Nite 3-9pm
9-13 – Spring Break – no school
16-20- 8th Grade Registration for High School at ROMS Theater with ROHS Guidance Counselors
23- Report Cards
26 - Box top/Campbell labels collection
April
3 – Good Friday – no school
6- Progress Reports
10- Early Release (2 hr 15 min early)
10 - Zaxby’s Family Spirit Nite 3-9pm
23 - Box top/Campbell labels collection
27- Progress Reports
27-30 – TCAP testing
May
1 -Zaxby’s Family Spirit Nite 3-9pm
1-5 - Jr Civitan/Beta Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge Trip
15- Eighth Grade Dance – 6-8pm
21 – Half day of school, last day