Welcome – Merideth – PTA Co-President
- Introduction of Executive Board of PTA
- Roles of PTA
- Community Building
- Fundraising
- Supplement curriculum
- Special activities & programs for students
- Classroom libraries
- One School, One Book Project
- Opera curriculum with Mr. Danny (PreK, K & 1st)
- Chess, Mark Morris, and Architecture curriculum (2nd)
- China, Egypt, and South Africa study (3rd)
- Popera, Thunderbird Indian Dancers, Jazz at Lincoln Center (4th)
- Jazz at Lincoln Center, Ballroom Dancing (5th)
- Lunch Clubs (3rd, 4th, 5th)
- Studios such as Lego Robotics, yearbook, sewing, movie animation, etc.
- Mini-grants for every teacher and therapist
- Special activities & programs for students
- School improvements
- Curtains for Gym, screens in Cafeteria, sound system in Gym, upgraded water fountains, etc.
- Major fundraisers
- Annual Appeal – largest fundraiser each year
- Pizza Friday
- Gala/Auction – PTA’s only Adults Only event
- Readathon, Book Fair, etc.
- Supplement curriculum
Principal’s Notes – Rosa Amato
- Introduction of School Adminstration/Staff
- Assistant Principals
- Bridget Nash – Special Education
- Rosa PL (Perez-Leonetti) – General Education
- Barbara Clark – IEP Coordinator
- Cassandra Baptiste – Instructional Coach
- Maura O’Grady – Dean of Students (handles bussing too)
- Lots of new staff this year: new Librarian, new Dramatic Arts Specialist, etc.
- Curriculum meetings taking place next week (24th-28th)
- New Arrival Procedures – seem to be working well, classes able to start on time.
- New PA and Fire system is 30 days from completion –
- New Playground funds
- Reaching out to Borough Pres. to get funds delivered
- In the planning stages, but really need more money to make significant changes, so reaching out to other sources for additional funds
- Assistant Principals
Parent Coordinator’s Messages – Yvette Agas-Bautz – yvette.agasbautz@ps372.net
- Introduction & Schedule
- Her role is helping parents and making sure our concerns are addressed
- At ICT site 4 days/week – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday – Rm. 101
- At ASD site on Thursdays
- Lunch forms – please fill out – they are a major determiner of school funding
- Online or paper copies available
- Our school code is 15K418
- Middle Schools are starting Open Houses
- Some schools have stopped tours as being too disruptive to classes
- She will be helping to coordinate information and schedules
KING – Kids In the Game – After-School Program – Cara & Wilson – PS372K@kidsinthegame.com
- Third year at The Children’s School
- Registration this year will be through KING’s website
- Flyers sent home in backpacks, contact them with any questions
- Schedule – snack provided everyday
- First hour (M-Th) – Homework Help – staffed by PS372 teachers
- M – Th 4-6pm & Fridays – Activities: sports, creative movement, team building, etc.
- 10% sibling discount and ask about scholarships
- Drop-ins available – Register to create an account & schedule as needed
- Organized transition from Enrichment classes into KING program
- Refund of extra KING payment if enrolled in Enrichment
Enrichment Classes – Janine DiLorenzo – enrichmentps372@gmail.com
- Three sessions per year – Fall, Winter, & Spring
- Selection of Classes each day of the week
- Runs from 3:10 – 4:40pm daily
- Includes snack – bring a water bottle for sporty activities
- Music Program with Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
- 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades
- Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, & Percussion
- Letter sent home in backpacks
- Classes start October 1st
Treasurer’s Report – Peter Strong
- We had good fundraising last year, so we’re starting out in a good postition
- We’ve estimated our typical expenses and fundraising goals for the year
- Peter has recruited a replacement, as his availability has changed
- Voting for new Co-Treasurer – nominated Shashin Gandhii
- Meeting voted to approve
- Welcomed Shashin to Exec. Board
Communications Committee – Sarah Graham
- Recruitment for Communications and all committees
- If you are experienced with social media, come lend a hand
- Please get everyone to sign-up on Konstella
- Major communications hub for school, private online community
- Committee sign-ups, school community events and contacts
- Contact PTA if you need help signing up
Class Parent Liaison – Michelle Dobson & Claudia Gonson
- Role of Class Parents
- Important communications link between teachers and parents
- Coordinate class activities & participation for school events
- Create class contacts books – especially for lower grades
- Coordinate class gifts for teaching staff in December & June
- Sign up on sheets being circulated at meeting or on Konstella
One School, One Book – Scotte Hardin
- Schoolwide diversity project
- Monthly book selections to be read by teachers and discussed in classes
- Often two books picked – one for lower grades and another for upper grades
Lice Check
- Fully funded by PTA this year
- Three dates each year – first one on October 12th
- Professional scheduled to perform all the examinations
- Need volunteers to help with organizing kids (no inspections!)
Pizza Friday
- Flyer coming home soon – major fundraiser for PTA
- First day is October 12th – runs for 15 weeks, then 2nd session starts
- Volunteers needed to help distribute pizza to kids – sign up online
Roots & Community – Saturday, November 3rd – Free!
- Fun family event to explore the many different cultural sources of our families
- Gymnasium is filled with tables of food and activities from around the world and NYC too, and includes a Pot Luck Dinner and music performances
- Previous tables have included African Roots, Bangladesh, Brooklyn, China/Taiwan, Dominican Republic, France, GLBTQ, Japan, Ireland, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, and UK
- Create a table for your family’s heritage
- More information will be coming soon via Konstella to sign-up
Next PTA Meeting – October 10th in Cafeteria at 8:30am
Movie Night & Clothing Swap – October 12th
- Organizing a clothing and costume swap in the gymnasium
- Planning to show a G-rated movie – TBA
- Pizza slices for sale by PTA
Picture Day – school photos by Stomping Ground – new this year
- October 30th at ICT site
Book Fair – November 14-15 at ICT site – Nov. 19th at Ft. Greene site
- Volunteers needed for set up, sales, and clean up
Brooklyn Nets – Sunday, December 16th
- Grouped game tickets for school community night out
- More details closer to the event via flyers in backpacks
Get Involved! – Rafael Gomez-Luna
- We are all the PTA
- Our events and programs rely on volunteers and donations from our school community
- Help out where you can, it’s a great way to meet other families, make friends, and be included in our children’s activities
Attendees: 60