Welcome – Jessica & Merideth
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- First we’ll have updates from Ms. Rosa and Ms. Yvette, then we’ll continue with other PTA announcements
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Principal’s Updates – Ms. Rosa Amato
- Spare Change Fundraiser – Ms. Bridget & Student Council
- Collection effort was a success
- Money raised was donated to support local charities
- Summer School Program
- No after-school available
- In school activities – golf, tennis, sprinklers, etc.
- District 75 program – may be room for others that need support
- Kindergarten Step-up & 5th Grade Graduation coming up
- Engineering Week – May 24th
- Please send in supplies
- Construction Update – Carroll Street to be torn up again
- By September – new PA & FIre systems will be installed
- After-School program next year – some changes
- Homework help by school staff during 1st hour
- KING coaches take over for activities
- Teachers having meetings working on curriculum planning currently
Announcements – Ms. Yvette – Parent Coordinator
- Field Day on May 15th
- Thanks to PTA for supplying all Field Day shirts!
- Congratulations to 4-3 Daniel Orr for the winning design
- Parents welcome to meet at Parade Grounds 10-10:30am
- Please dress kids for the weather – sunscreen, hats, etc.
- No dismissal from Parade Grounds – all kids must return to school on busses
- Although my youngest child is graduating from The Children’s School this year, I will not be leaving my job as Parent Coordinator.
Garden Committee – Lindsay Ackroyd
- Garden is a living classroom – all kids, all grades are involved
- Grow to Learn Grant
- Extending bird study program with bird houses, feeders, binoculars
- Insect study as well
- Recruiting parents to get involved
- Need help with photos and social media activity
- General garden activities – watering, planting, harvesting, etc.
- Committee Chairs will be 5th Grade Parents next year – want to build committee to continue developing and supporting the garden.
Wellness Committee – Paula Szuchman
- Relaxation Break – flute music by Madeline Solomon
- Wellness Fair on May 19th come out and visit, sign up to help if you can
School Carnival – June 14th
- Volunteer signups & permission slips being distributed soon
- ASD kids coming over to enjoy activities too
- Schedule will be distributed with signup sheets, so you know when your kid(s) are attending
Presidents’ Announcements – Jessica & Merideth
- Great Auction/Party – thanks to the committee for their fabulous effort
- Successful fundraiser – exceeded our goal (tickets, auction, & raffle)
- Great turnout from both parents and staff
- Fun night out for our school community
- Gear Sales available today at table on front left of room
- Luna Park vouchers – on sale soon, watch for flyers
- One School, One Book (OSOB) – books for May
- Lailah’s Lunchbox – a Ramadan story (ICT 1-5)
- I live in Tokyo (ICT PK-K + ASD)
- PTA Leadership Breakfast – May 23, 8:30am
- Nominating Committee – Laura Mantell will coordinate names for new PTA Board elections
- Diversity Committee – Participatory Budget win
- Will hire someone over the Summer to work on Diversity Plan with 3 schools
Treasurer Report – Peter Strong
- Gala/Auction – best amount raised at Gala ever for TCS
- Currently we are ahead of Budget (revenue > expenses) = doing well this year
Executive Board Elections – vote at June 13th PTA Meeting
- Positions List – essential roles
- President (2)
- Treasurer (2)
- Secretary (2)
- Vice President (2)
- Other Positions
- Member-at-Large (varies)
- New Parent Representative (1)
- Board meets 1 time per month – 7:30am
Ramadan – about to begin
- School is making plans to make month easier for kids who are fasting
- Other activities available during lunch & snack periods
- Let families know if they are interested in discussing options
Staff Appreciation Day – lunch – 6/7/18
- Come volunteer – fun day, but no childcare available
- Help run event, lunch is catered, not a potluck
- Requesting small items to be donated for a raffle at the event