FRANKLIN AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL
GENERAL PTA MEMERSHIP MEETING
June 2, 2017
Attendance:
Board Members: Laura Metzler, Christina Tillsley, Laura Strickland, Jennifer Bedrin, Renee Cardaci
Guests: Dr. Furnari, Mrs. Cuomo, Mrs. Larson, Mr. Keiser and Mrs. Prunk
Members: Please see attached attendance sheet
Pledge of Allegiance
Call to order: PTA President, Laura Metzler called the meeting to order at 9:30am and welcomed all in attendance.
Recording Secretary Report: Christina circulated minutes from the last meeting. The minutes were approved by Maria Ruggierio and seconded by Carol Cortorillo
Dr. Furnari -
The sustainable goals met for all 4 schools has been approved
student achievement, resources, fiscal responsibility and stewardship
Check the curriculum newsletter for updates
The district will be scheduling coffee chats and forums throughout the year
Parent Academies will focus on student wellbeing, social media and digital citizenship
Clarification of Algebra portion of the PARCC
Treasurers Report: Laura Strickland
Presented the treasurers report. Approved Carol Cortorillo and seconded by Rachelle Login.
Paypal was a huge success with pizza and membership and we are looking to use it for other programs.
Correspondence: Renee Cardaci
Thank you from Mrs. Prunk for all the PTA has done so far, the teacher luncheon as well as the four scholarship recipients.
All other notes were passed around
Committee Reports Jennifer Bedrin
all is running smoothly.
Box tops collection is October 15th
Register your stop and shop cards- there is a new process this year
Shop Rite discount cards
the DC trip has a registration deadline of October 1
The Open Houses will be in October. They are at Hills on the 5th and Ramapo on the 12th. The UP programs will be on the 19th
Mr. Keiser - Principal Report
Welcome to all the families
Thank you to the PTA for planters, balloons at the beginning of the year
We have a strong 8th grade group of leaders
OLWEUS is being changed to SPEAK UP
Small Class sizes this year and lots of extracurricular activites
The book fair was a success
Frost Valley is next week
Week of Respect is Oct 2. All activities are posted on the website
Red Ribbon week will include a speaker on Oct 24th for 7th and 8th graders regarding heroin use. The police will speak to the 6th grade classes.
There will be a bullying and self respect event on the 27th for all students and they will address the parents on the 29th.
Middle School lessons are moving forward with lots of group projects, problem solving and ESCAPE rooms. Mr. Colon is piloting a gaming type atmosphere in his classroom this year.
Mrs. Cuomo - Guidance Report
Open House Dates mentioned
Please start to pull together private school forms. You are not under a rush right now but please don’t wait.
PTA BUSINESS
Laura gave a thank you to the following committees, Hospitality, Book Fair, Eblast, Lunch Heads, Rebecca Rund for the technology input and PLC for their great collection for hurricane relief.
We are going to look into increasing our FAMS wear
FLEF UPDATE
The golf outing in October has been cancelled. Ladies night is November 2nd.
NURSE VINCI-
reminded everyone that winter sports physicals are due.
Meeting Adjourned at 10:44