PTA Minutes

October 5, 2016

Attendees: Jennifer Rule, Dawn Renzoni, Valeria Hartmann, Adriana Radu, Chella McMahon,

Devon Rupard, Annie Nichols, Bethany Webster, Laura Stanford, Angela Carolla-Wheeler,

Reinalyn Twellman, Susan Arthur, Laurie Shapiro, Hemanth Shetty

The meeting was called to order at 2:03 p.m.

I.  Adriana Radu motioned for approval of the September 7, 2016 minutes; Chella McMahon 2nd that motion; all approved.

II.  Report of Officers

A.  Principal’s report – Jenny Rule

·  Movie Night was a success – Over $700 was raised for the Music and Art Programs

·  Fire Department – visited Kindergarten and First Grade in the library with Dr. Copeland

·  Walk-A-Thon – to be held on Friday, Oct. 14 – will tie in with Potomac Falls High School Homecoming and Spirit Week

·  Peach Jar – Will be a new addition to the LCPS App – It will work like a virtual bulletin board or poster board where announcements can be shared

·  Ms. Peterson/Guidance – Opportunity to have Parent Information Classes on various topics like: Peer Pressure, No More Nagging, and others

·  PTBoard – all PTA related activities found here, can also sign up to volunteer when needed.

B. Vice Principal’s Report – Nahid Haidari

·  Nothing to report this month

C. Treasurer’s Report – Tara Nelson

·  PTA Budget for 2016-2017 School Year was approved at last meeting – minor changes made

D. Corresponding Secretary – Adriana Radu

·  Nothing to Report this Month

E. President/Vice President – Dawn Renzoni / Chella McMahon

III. Special Reports

A. Teacher Representative – Mrs. Stanford

·  Discussed Report Cards and the Grading System in Phoenix

·  Grades are based on paper assignments, observation of the students, and students’ effort

·  “F” Formative grade – assessments during lessons or projects

·  “S” Summative grade – performance based tests

B. Parent Liaison - Lilliana Weinberg

·  Yard Sale – working with Cluster schools to put together a “no sale” yard sale – Oct. 29

Need volunteers to help sort clothes and other items to be held at Potomac Falls HS

·  Future : Toy Drive, Christmas Giving Tree

C. LEAP - No report

D. MSAAC - No Report

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E. SEAC - No report. Points of contact - Jackie Baker/Danielle Bischoff

IV. Reports of Committees

A.  After School Program – Adriana Radu

·  Registration Closes on 9/30

·  Tennis had a really good turn out

·  Teachers receive a list with students that should be staying after school

B.  Original Works – Ms. Angie Carolla

·  This is her third year running the Original Art Works Fundraiser

·  Ms. Jackson (Art Teacher) is working with the students on their projects to be sent home Oct 17, Orders will be due Oct 24

·  Items scheduled to be delivered by November 16-18 in time for Thanksgiving

·  Potowmack Elementary receives around $4-6 profit per item ordered

C. Box Tops – Chella McMahon

·  Still Time to turn in Box Tops for this first submission – due by October 25

V. New Business

·  Next Month Online School Reviews will be discussed

VI. Upcoming Events - Information for events available on Potowmack website

·  11/2 PTA Meeting @ 7:30 am

·  11/7-11/8 Student Holiday

·  11/11 Fall Picture Makeup

·  11/14-11/18 American Education Week & Book Fair

·  11/18 Donuts With Dad

·  11/23-11/25 Thanksgiving Break

Meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m.

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