2024/25 PA Minutes
PA Minutes - October 1st 2024
Impromptu Zoom Meeting - October 01
Meeting Purpose
First general Zoom meeting of the year for the Parent Association to discuss school updates and upcoming events.
Key Takeaways
- Fall Fair scheduled for Oct 26th (12-4pm); volunteers needed for various roles
- Read-a-thon launched successfully; $1,803 raised and 710 minutes logged as of 4pm on first day
- Title I funds (1% - $3,709) allocated to Naomi's discretion for parent engagement activities
- Numerous enrichment activities and field trips planned for different grades
- Issues with students taking "tag" accessories from backpacks being addressed
Topics
Fall Fair (October 26th, 12-4pm)
- Activities: bounce house, face painting, temporary tattoos, pumpkin decorating, costume parade, etc.
- Free wristband for those who paid full fall supply contribution
- Volunteers needed, especially for bounce house, face painting, food sales, and cleanup
- Food donations also welcomed
- Setup help needed Saturday morning 10am-12pm
Treasurer's Report
- Expenses since last meeting: $742.46 (fall fair supplies, gardening tools, breakfast items)
- Income since last meeting: $4,935.84 (no supply contributions, annual fund donations)
- Funds support PA activities, website, Rosie's Kids, middle school sports, field trips, etc.
Read-a-thon Update
- Launched today, already raised $1,803 and logged 710 minutes as of 4pm
- Parents/teachers can log minutes on child's dashboard
- Donations can be per-minute or flat amount
- Free book table available in lobby to support reading efforts
Title I Funding
- 1% of Title I funds ($3,709) must be allocated for parent engagement
- Voted to allow Naomi discretion in using these funds for parent engagement opportunities
School Updates (from Naomi)
- New Victory Theater membership purchased for K-8 field trips
- Various grade-specific programs: Rosie's Kids (5th), music program (4th), tennis (3rd), swimming (2nd), rice planting (1st-3rd), forest school (K-1st)
- Middle school field trips to Randall's Island
- Cell phone/smart watch policy: collected from middle schoolers, others asked not to bring or keep in backpacks
High School Applications
- Opened today, deadline December 4th
- Julie available to assist families with the process
Miscellaneous
- Coffee with Naomi tomorrow (Oct 2nd) at 8:30am
- 5th grade camping trip dates: January 15-17 at Camp Tecumseh
- Issue with students taking "tag" accessories from backpacks being addressed
Next Steps
- Volunteer for Fall Fair (sign up via shared link)
- Participate in Read-a-thon: log minutes and seek donations
- Attend Coffee with Naomi tomorrow (Oct 2nd) at 8:30am
- 8th grade families to complete high school applications by Dec 4th
- Leave backpack "tags" at home to avoid issues
PA Minutes - November 4th
CPE 2 PA Meeting : 11.4.24
Meeting Purpose
November PA meeting to discuss recent events, finances, and elect a new SLT parent member.
Key Takeaways
- Fall Fair and Read-a-Thon were successful fundraisers, bringing in $2,939 and $5,967 respectively
- School received a $7,500 grant for the garden project
- Kareem elected as new parent member of School Leadership Team (SLT)
- Current PA fundraising at ~$10,182, aiming for $30,000 total this year
Topics
Fall Fair Recap
- Expenses: $2,146 (food, supplies, bouncy house rentals, tables/chairs)
- Income: $2,939 from wristband and food sales
- Well-attended, sunny weather contributed to success
- Improved volunteer sign-ups helped with planning
Read-a-Thon Results
- Raised $5,967 for the school, significant increase from previous year
- Students logged over 93,000 minutes of reading
- "Rat bucks" (prize money) must be used by November 6th
Garden Grant
- Awarded $7,500 grant for the school garden
- Credit given to Monica (gardener) and Paul Clark for writing the grant
- 100 daffodil bulbs planted by 2nd and 3rd graders
Treasurer's Report
- Year-to-date expenses: $3,270.73
- Year-to-date income: $10,182.84
- Note: Read-a-Thon and new garden grant funds not yet included in totals
SLT Parent Member Election
- Kareem nominated and elected as new parent member for School Leadership Team
- Meetings held monthly on Wednesdays at 3:20 PM
School Updates
- "Pivot to remote" day caused some confusion, but overall went smoothly
- December 23rd no longer a school day; full week off Dec 23-Jan 1
- Middle school virtual tour scheduled for Nov 7th at 5 PM
- In-person middle school tour on Nov 18th at 4 PM
- CP1 and CP2 families tour on Nov 22nd at 8:30 AM
Extracurricular Activities
- Flag football team currently undefeated (4-0)
- Upcoming game against Sand Hope school
- Team includes 6th and 7th graders, ensuring continuity for future seasons
Next Steps
- Use Read-a-Thon "rat bucks" by November 6th
- Attend upcoming middle school tours (virtual and in-person)
- Continue fundraising efforts to reach $30,000 goal
- Next PA meeting: December 3rd (Tuesday evening, via Zoom)
- Coffee with Naomi: December 4th at 8:30 AM in school auditorium