: Campbell PTA Minutes June 10, 2014
Campbell
PTA Meeting Minutes
June
10, 2014
6:15-8:00
p.m.
I. General
Announcements
-
A thank you note was read aloud from Ms. Gayle
(on behalf of the student, teachers and reading team) to the PTA for funding
the school wide book distribution that occurred on June 10, 2014. -
Thank you to Melody Kaiser for putting together
the fabulous yearbook. They will be delivered
at fifth grade graduation and go home with the kids on the last day of school. -
Nathan Zee and Rachel Schroeder are organizing K/1
play dates over the summer. If you are
interested in getting these notices (and have not already signed up to receive
them), you may contact Nathan at npzee@yahoo.com
or Rachel at Schroederrachel@gmail.com. Principle Nesselrode will put this on School
Talk.II. PTA
Officers for 2014-2015 School YearThe PTA unanimously approved the
following slate of officers:
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Beth Cavey, President
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Patty Healey, Vice President for Programming
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Rachael Schroeder, Vice President for
Fundraising -
Amy Yenyo, Secretary
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Eva Clark, Treasurer
Ms. Hill will continue to be the
teacher liaison to the PTA.
III. Funding
Proposals
The PTA
unanimously approved the following funding proposals:
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$200 for popsicles at Campbell Special Olympics
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$1500 for a set of 6 Chrome books for the
special education team, contingent upon there being no prohibition in
applicable state or county PTA rules (Eva Clark will check the rules) -
Up to $1000 for new tricycles and scooters for
the pre-K classes contingent upon the Executive Board’s review and approval of
a plan submitted by the pre-K team -
$650 for the purchase 20 Longman Advanced
American Dictionaries in paperback for use by 3-5 grade ESOL students (these
can be used on SOLs) -
$1000 for the purchase of late summer plants for
fall harvesting (e.g., tomato seedlings, cover crop, wood mulch, organic
fertilizer, pumpkins etc.)IV. “The
Campbell Way” PTA Subcommittee
- There is interest among
PTA members to form a subcommittee that looks into how to maintain and
enhance the expeditionary learning (EL) philosophy at Campbell. This group could consider among other
items: - Education for parents,
kids and staff on the Campbell philosophy of expeditionary learning - Ideas for how to support increased
utilization of the Wetlands/outdoor classroom in school curriculums
(without adding burden to the teachers); part of this work could include
identifying existing barriers to its use and incorporation in the class
and proposing solutions to the PTA and school staff for consideration - The development of an EL based
curriculum that kids can take on field trips to help augment what the
kids are learning - If you are interested in
being a part of this subcommittee, please contact president@campbellschool.org.
V. Arlington
County Overcrowding
- Arlington County is still
considering a number of options, including building a new choice school or
adding on to existing schools, to address the student overcrowding
issue. - The PTA decided that we
should come up with a position on the issue and develop some talking
points for parents and school staff to be ready for this discussion. - The Executive Committee will develop a
statement/letter that can be shared with the School Board and others to
help outside people understand potential impacts on the community and
culture of Campbell of any proposed changes to building, land and number
of students. The letter will explain who Campbell is, the school’s
philosophy and why the school (including the students, families, and
staff) are tied to this land. - On Wednesday, June 18th, there
will be a Wetlands walk through with the Department of Environmental
Services. Please contact Jessica
Haney at haneyjessica@yahoo.com
for more information.
VI. Closing
Remarks
- The PTA thanks Moley Evans
for her two years of serving as its President. Thank you Moley for all of
your hard work!! - Other PTA members were
thanked for their hard work and contributions. - Maureen Nesselrode, Karen
Anselmo, and Ms. Hill were also thanked for their support during the year. - Congratulations on a great
year!!