PTO

Garnet Mesa Parent Teacher Organization Meeting Notes

October 26, 2026

8:35-9:34 am

Treasurer Report

• Balance still solid.
• Money out for staff dinner, book fair deposit

Book Fair Recap

• Book fair had $6,423 in sales, which amounts to $2,822.88 in earnings for GMES
• Money will be used to purchase books so that every GMES students goes home with their own book at Christmas Break
• Most books will be ordered through Scholastic, the rest will be ordered through Amazon
• Jenna will reach out to teachers to see what book they would like for their class
• Papa’s Grill lasagna for teacher’s dinner during conferences was very well received!
• A huge thank you to everyone who helped out with the Book Fair this year!

Fall Fundraiser

• The logo originally chosen by PTO was vetoed by the artist, as he felt it wasn’t good enough to put on Panther/GMES gear. He redesigned the logo, and in the meantime, another “vintage” logo was found that PTO decided to use.
• Mr. Payan, an art teacher at DHS, will screen print the shirts and sweatshirts. PTO is happy to support Delta students!
• Items to sell include beanies, socks, hoodies, t-shirts, tumblers, and crew-neck sweatshirts.
• Prices: $20 for t-shirts, socks, and beanies; $25 for Loud Cup tumbler (cup has a whistle in the lid); $25 for crewneck sweatshirts and $30 for a hoodie
• Prizes for top sellers: 1st place: $25 Sonic gift card, 2nd and 3rd place: $10 Sonic gift cards
• Every students that orders at least $100 worth of items will receive a FREE GMES cinch sack! (Thanks Mr. Renfrow, for doing this!)
• Mrs. Cano will make an order form to send out
• Order forms will go out on Tuesday 11/3 and will be due Wednesday 11/18. Orders will be placed on 11/20
• Items will be handed out the week of December 14-18

Countdown to Christmas

• PTO decorates the Teachers’ Lounge
• Will meet on Monday 11/30 at 8:30am to decorate. All are welcome to come help!
• New idea for this year: decorate the cafeteria with student-made decorations! Mrs. Rodriguez will have her students create an ornament in her art classes. PTO will create a “paper tree” in the cafeteria to display the ornaments. Details still being worked out.

Admin Business

• Construction following the demolition of the old building is finished. Concrete pad and new paint look great!
• GMES is working on addressing the “lake” in the yard. Troy Wells has offered to help
• Holly will connect Mr. Renfrow with Delta County administrator to see if there’s any way the county can help with asphalt costs
• Ben Graves of the Nature Connection is working on a sketch plan to create a learn-to-bike path and other fun things on the concrete pad. This will be funded by a grant received by the Nature Connection
• School year is going well for students, staff, and admin. As always, feel free to contact Mr. Renfrow with any questions, comments, or concerns!

Next meetings:

Monday, November 16

Monday December 14