SEPTEMBER
ENGLEWOOD PARENT TEACHER CLUB MEETING
THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 12, 2013 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
1.
The
meeting was called to order by Mary Hanson.
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In Attendance: Connie Dewey, Jeff Lutz, Mary Hanson, Michelle Russell, Lora Dougherty, Laura Hofer, Lisa Martin-Baker, Michelle Lewis, Chelsea Davis, Jay Gipson-King, Rebeka Gibson-King, Lelsie Morganstern, Ruby McClorey, Megan Nuttbrock, and Shawn Hanson,
. TEACHER
REPORT: from
Mrs. Liz Tardif and students from her 3rd/4th grade class.
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Students
shared their "Private Eyes" with us (a jeweler's loop) which they use
to
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investigate
tiny worlds around them and read the classroom's poem "Our Hands".
2.
INTRODUCTIONS:
followed
with everyone introducing themselves and sharing what grades their children are
in (or how many students are in their classroom).
3.
PRINCIPAL'S
REPORT: Mr.
Etchemendy started his report with information about this year's new
"RAH" (Read at home) program. This is meant to be a fun reading time
for each student every night as daily practice is shown to be more effective
than just once or twice per week.
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Kindergarten
students are expected to read 10 minutes per night
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1st
& 2nd graders -15 minutes
¾ 3rd-5th graders-
20 minutes
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Next,
Mr. Etchemendy talked about Englewood's Report Card for the 2012-2013 school
year. Englewood scored a 4 (out of 5 possible) overall. This score is based on three
areas, Achievement (25% of score), Growth (50%), and Subgroup (25%), and is tied
into the standardized testing that each 3rd-5th grade students participate in
yearly.
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Next
year will be new tests
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Each
school has a Comprehensive School Improvement Plan. This year, Englewood will
focus on the new Common Core State Standards.
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This
year we'll see new progress reports that are in line with the new standards. (They
will look similar, but will have some new wording)
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Increased
Family Involvement and Leadership Development are other goals for this year.
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Note
that the school calendar will be kept current on the website and will include holidays,
inservice days, Englewood community events, field trips, etc. (If you use google
calendar on your smartphone, you can overlay the school calendar onto your own).
4. OLD BUSINESS
·
BUDGET:
¾ Our yearly budget
has a new format, with expenses and income showing a balanced budget. With Mr.
Etchemendy's guidance, the current year's budget would lso include "mini
grant" money (Set aside for unexpected extras), carryover general, contingency
(leftovers), and money from reserves set aside for a future big playground toy
(As he has indicated that all galvanized play equipment will eventually have to
be phased out of use and replacements may or may not be covered by the
district)
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Michelle
Lewis motioned that we accept the newly revised budget for 2013-2014. Connie
Dewey seconds the motion, and is passed by a majority vote.
¾ When asked if the
allocated technology funds were being used, it was announced that the last two
SMART boards have been ordered and are waiting to be installed soon. Mr.
Etchemendy indicated that the staff is currently discussing what the best use
may be for the remaining funds and that no decisions have been made as of yet.
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BOARD
POSITIONS:
¾ Since the last
meeting in May, 2013 when board positions were elected, there have been some
vacancies.
¾ The proposed
board members are as follows:
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PRESIDENT-
Mary Hanson
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VICE
PRESIDENT- Michelle Russell
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TREASURER-
Jodi Blackman
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VOLUNTEER
COORDINATOR- Connie Dewey
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SECRETARY-
Ruby McClorey (who volunteered when Lora Dougherty requested a replacement)
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FUNDRAISING
COORDINATOR- Michelle Lewis
§ DONATIONS
COORDINATOR- Shawn Hanson
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Connie
Dewey motions to approve the board positions as a whole, with Michelle Russell
seconding the motion. Passed by a majority vote.
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NAME CHANGE:
¾ Connie Dewey
motions to change the name to Englewood Parent Teacher Club. Shawn Hanson
seconds the motion. Passed by a majority vote.
·
CURRENT
BUSINESS:
¾ On site before
and after school childcare provider has changed this school year to SKEF (Salem
Keizer Education Foundation). Provider selection happens yearly, and former
principal Katy Naff was involved in selecting SKEF over the previous provider
YCare through the YMCA.
¾ Some parents
expressed concerns about the ratio of academics to active time and about the
meal schedule. Mr. Etchemendy suggested communication between the concerned
parents and the provider first, but would be willing to meet with all parties
to work on a suitable solution.
5. UPCOMING EVENTS:
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PANCAKE
BREAKFAST-
September 28th, 8:00-10:00
¾ Donations and
volunteers needed. Sign-up sheets located on the sign in desk inside front
doors. Information available on help counter and Facebook. Drop off supplies to
box at office.
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JOG-A-THON
FUNDRAISER-
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Kick
off- Friday, October 4th
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Event
day- Friday, October 18th
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Planning
committee dates: September 19th and 26th at 5:30
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We
are looking for business sponsors for 400 t-shirts.
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McMENNAMINS
FAMILY AND FRIENDS NIGHT
¾ BOONE'S location- Monday, November 4th from 5:00 PM-Close
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McMennamins
will donate 50% of proceeds to PTC.
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SCHOLASTIC
BOOK FAIR
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November
21st-22nd
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Before
and after school
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Family
Events
§
Muffins
for Mummy's (open at 2:00)
§
Grandparents
Lunch (must preorder lunch)
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November
25th -26th from 9:00-8:00pm
6. NEW BUSINESS
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BYLAWS: Proposed
changed to PTC's bylaws are posted on the PTC blog and
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will
be voted on at the next meeting.
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Boy's
& Girl’s Club Transportation. It has recently been decided that due to lack
of funding, transportation will not be provided after school to the Boy's &
Girl's Club. Waiting on response from director and brainstorming other options.
7.
ADJOURNMENT
