PTA May Meeting Minutes 5/9/18

Welcome – Jessica & Merideth

- - First we’ll have updates from Ms. Rosa and Ms. Yvette, then we’ll continue with other PTA announcements

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

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

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

Staff Appreciation Day – lunch – 6/7/18

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