November Englewood
Parent Teacher Club Meeting
Thursday, November 14,
2013 6:00pm-7:00pm
The meeting was called to order by Mary Hanson.
Everyone introduced themselves and shared
what grades their children are in.
PRINCIPAL REPORT:
- Principal Etchemendy reported out there is currently 392 children attending Englewood School.
- He then spoke about how state testing will changes and showed examples of Math and Language Arts testing. This year students will get 2 chances to take the test and next year only one chance. The students will be given more time in computer lab to work on keyboarding in preparation for the tests which require some keyboarding skills to be able to respond to some of the questions. There will be upgrades in technology coming in incremental stages. There will be more homework given online. Currently they have iLearn and about 46 states have adopted Core Standards so far.
- Lice outbreak notification process was
discussed. 3 or more confirmed cases in
the class before notification go out to the parents of that class.
- Amy updated information about Battle of the Books.
- 25 Teams have been made and parent permission slips go out next week.
- Will start “Battling” after winter break.
- Finishes about Mid-February and early March will be a Regional Battle in Woodburn.
- The Winning and Alternate Team will be going to the Regional Competition.
- Parents of team will be responsible for travel to and from and anyone wishing to volunteer is welcome at any time.
- Please contact Amy for any information or any feedback,
comments or concerns.
- Financial actuals and projections were given out for review.
- Jog-A-Thon was a huge success. Over $12K was earned in pledges and Englewood raised enough money to give parties to all the classes. The $60 party will be on November 15 at 2pm.
- $1,215.50 was raised at the Boons Treasury: Family Night Out fundraiser.
- Volunteers are desperately required for the Fall Book Fair on 11/21 and parents are encouraged to attend 11/19 volunteer planning meeting from 5:30-7:00pm.
- Writing Workshops from Willamette University Family events were discussed along with some other 60-90 minute Workshops (Science and Art Night) by AC Gilbert House as possible family fun time.
- Michelle Motioned and
Rebecca seconded having Karl Knudson as the Artist in Residence. Englewood’s
Kiln in now operational. Mr. Knudson
will be contacted to see when he can come to Englewood. It is thought he will spend an hour with the
teacher before he spends an hour with each class. More details to follow. Principal Etchemendy has more details will
follow.
- Need volunteers and craft ideas for Winter Festival on Friday, December 13th. Any ideas on Wreaths as the usual donations will not be coming this year.
- Any event can be signed up for at Help Counter if you are interested in volunteering please make sure you background check is current.
- The volunteer log on will let
you know if you do not have a current back ground check in place.
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