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VFMS PTO Meeting Minutes September 11th, 2018

Posted on: September 18, 2018

VFMS PTO Board Meeting Minutes

September 11, 2018

 

Call to Order:

– The meeting began at 12:05pm.

– In attendance were: Angela Liu, Tracy Simpson, Kristen Wright, Danyll Lockett, Kimberly Shaw, Terri Denno, Amanda Ivory, Bernie Logan, Tereza Keohane, and Tarin Cataldo.

– Introductions

 

Update from President (Tereza Keohane):

– Still need to fill V.P. of Fundraising – Tereza is heading up until a permanent replacement can be found

– Sales of locker shelves and car magnets have been going well

– Direct donations have begun to come in, and direct donation letter will go out in October

 

Update from Golden Apple Grant Coordinator (Tarin Cataldo):

– Reviewed last year’s grants – distributed approx. $1,800.38 of $3,000 budget (included grants for: rugs & chairs, books, Apple TV, robot accessories, 5th grade math night, app development subscription & licenses, LifePrint printer & film, games, and coding subscription)

– This year, we have received and approved one grant so far – $150 for classroom games/puzzles for Mrs. Guistwhite

 

Update from V.P. of Communications (Tracy Simpson):

– Discussed her general responsibilities – fielding questions submitted via website, updating website, etc.

– Will be helping VFES with paper directory this year – will not be returning to MySchoolAnywhere format for directory; VFMS had over 80% participation in MySchoolAnywhere last year and will continue to use (some attendees mentioned having concerns/difficulties with site)

 

Update from Principal (Matt Gibson):

– Curriculum Nights were well-attended (unable to reschedule due to conflict with Eagles game – would have pushed it into October and parents prefer early September)

– School is going well

– 64 new students as of first day (more added after)

– Will be meeting with different grade levels to discuss expectations (ex. – increased expectations, academically and socially, for 7th graders)

– Back to School Dance is 9/14 and Picture Day is 9/21

– During recent heat wave, school remained fairly comfortable – school did limit physical activity and kept students indoors

– At request of Student Council, school will be holding a magazine drive fundraiser for the first time in 7-8 years; optional and easy; T/E Middle has been doing for last few years

– ERBs for 6th & 8th graders will be held on 10/2, 10/3, and 10/4; not required by state; opportunity to gauge student performance among peers (high-achieving public and private school across the nation) and to identify those students who need add’l support

– 7th & 8th graders have received their laptops; teachers are collaborating with CHS & T/E Middle about how best to use; computers are a tool; in response to parent question – no final answer yet with respect to listening to music on computers (such as in Advisory)

– Music and sports will be starting soon

– One possible wish list item for Gifts to School is new presentation stations for the auditorium and audion (old and outdated)

 

Update from T&E Care Rep (Bernie Logan):

– 3 reps at school this year

– Helps students and families in T/E who are having financial difficulties (clothing, backpack, and holiday drives, for ex.)

 

Update from Dental Clinic Rep (Bernie Logan):

– Dental clinic on Thursdays at T/E Middle for those students who qualify

– May take tours

– Reps at each school

 

Update from Book Fair Chair (Kristen Wright):

– Held at Barnes & Noble, beginning on 10/17 and running for one week

 

Misc.:

– Question from parent attendee regarding financials – Dalia to address at next meting

– Suggestion from parent attendee to have photographer at 8th grade graduation

 

Next Meeting & Adjournment:

– The next meeting will be held on Oct. 8th at 12pm.

– The meeting was adjourned at 1:00pm.

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