10/5/18

Central Park East 2 

October 5, 2018 Parent Teacher Association Meeting Minutes

-Fall Festival planning is underway. It is scheduled for 10/20 12-5pm at 100 st & 1 st Ave. Rain or shine.  Volunteers are needed.  See sign up genius.  Wristbands are now on sale for an early bird price of $20 for 1st one and $10 for 2nd one.

-Principal Naomi Smith explained what it means to be a Title I school.  This was a Title 1 meeting. She stated that CPE 2 receive federal funds that support programs for students such as library, art, dance classes, projects that encourage parental engagement such as Hopes & Dreams, and staff professional development.

-Calendar of School wide Parent Association events will be

distributed to families.

-Camping trips for 4, 5 & 6 graders is being planned.  In an effort to make it possible for all students, a raffle will be

held to raise money for scholarships.  Gift items to be raffled are needed. Volunteers to promote/sell raffle are also needed.

-CPE 2’s community school partnershipwith Children’s Aid Society make it possible to offer an afterschool program, vision screening & free glasses, and cafeteria helpers.  Parents expressed appreciation for the benefits of this partnership.

-Next meeting is: November 7th at 8:30 am at CPE 2 cafeteria.