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February 5 Minutes
Cradlerock School General PTA Meeting
February 5, 2009 - 7:30pm
Welcome & Introductions - PTA President, Terri Canter, introduced herself and welcomed everyone. We went around the room and had everyone introduce themselves. There were 20 people in attendance.
Principal Mr. McCoy:
Highlight the Bee’s (Spelling, Geography & Bumble Bee’s). The First Graders went into overtime.
Black Saga Competition is this Saturday, February 7, 2009. There will be an article in the Sunday Baltimore Sun on Black Saga.
Report Cards go out on Monday. They were postponed from yesterday to Monday due to the snow days when school was closed.
Snow Removal – The Lower School black top is hard to clear. Primary areas for snow removal are the front, sidewalks and paths. There is a 4 hour window to clean grounds. When the task is beyond what school custodial crew can do then the Howard County Grounds Crew is called for assistance. There was a suggestion made that maybe parents could help clear the paths.
Giant A Plus Program – Cradlerock numbers have grown from 50 to 72 which has earned $922.00. This will go in the newsletter so please ask family and friends to sign up.
Inauguration Poster Contest – “Yes We Can!” What it means to you? The students have posters around the school. The winners will be announced tomorrow. One winner for each the lower and upper schools. The contest will be advertised in Smoothie King.
Howard County Schools have developed a live basic website which will be consistent for all Howard County Schools. Ms. Winkelman is the webmaster.
Ben Carson Scholars – Winners will be selected one each from the upper and lower schools. Winners will each receive $1,000 and meet Dr. Carson.
Valentine’s Day – Activities will take place on February 13, 2009 and only in the lower school.
Guest Speaker: Arlene Harrison, Elementary Administrative Director, assigned to the Blue Cluster Schools which includes Cradlerock School. She is new to her position. She asked about the Cradlerock Study which studied the changes in the school since it was consolidated into one PreK – 8th grade school. The survey included students, parents and staff. There was not a huge jump in test scores. One theme was consistent in study and that was the need for more administrative staff. Most of the issues were in the middle school involving discipline, but you hear that at ANY middle school. The purpose of the study was to look at how to move forward. So, the focus is on academics, especially mathematics. Cradlerock School did meet the AYP. Office referrals and suspensions have decreased. As a result of the study the school will receive $13,000 for books, $40,000 for language arts supplies and additional math position for the middle school.
PTA President Terri Canter:
Young Authors Contest – want to increase the number of students who participate
Science Fair – Great turnout! There were many more participants this year with better quality presentations. Ms. Eubanks thanked the PTA for providing prizes for the Fair
Planning an Assessment Night for MSA.
February Parent Teacher Conferences – PTA planning a Staff Dinner on February 26th at 5:00-5:45pm in the Cafeteria. The theme is Italian.
Committees:
Budget: Treasurer not here- No questions
Magic Show: March 13, 2009. Jill is Cradlerock Chair working with Stevens Forest Elementary. Flyer will go home next Friday. There will be a bake sale at intermission. The show is geared toward the lower grades. All are welcomed.
Joe Corbi Fundraiser with the 5th grade. Two week turnaround.
Motion Mondays: Applying for Howard County Health Award for physical activity in schools. Decorate the mailroom for teachers for each of the change of seasons.
Cultural Arts: January event cancelled at last minute due to death in family. Trying to reschedule.
Restaurant Nights: Cradlerock PTA earned $266.00 at Three Brothers which will be donated to the 6th grade chorus. PTA received the check from Chik Fil A. Next Restaurant Night is Monday, February 9th at Uno’s.
POPS (Parents on Patrol Squad): No update.
Market Day: Orders are due by Noon on February 12th with pick up on February 18th.
GT Program: Testing for placement is February 12th for 4th and 5th grade.
Box Tops: Cradlerock has earned $439.00
Other Topics Discussed:
Saturday, January 31, 2009 was the Chinese New Year. There was a celebration hosted at Cradlerock with great food!
Saturday Math Program will take place at Cradlerock thru the Helping Hands Foundation. It will run 6 weeks at 9:00-10:30am and 10:30-12noon.
Cradlerock’s Mr. Foley received the Fox 45 Courage Award for the Be Proud and Ladies First Programs. Crew came to school and filmed a segment which aired on Fox 45.
Next Meeting March 5, 2009 @ 7:30pm
Meeting adjourned at 8:20pm.
February 5, 2009 - 7:30pm
Welcome & Introductions - PTA President, Terri Canter, introduced herself and welcomed everyone. We went around the room and had everyone introduce themselves. There were 20 people in attendance.
Principal Mr. McCoy:
Highlight the Bee’s (Spelling, Geography & Bumble Bee’s). The First Graders went into overtime.
Black Saga Competition is this Saturday, February 7, 2009. There will be an article in the Sunday Baltimore Sun on Black Saga.
Report Cards go out on Monday. They were postponed from yesterday to Monday due to the snow days when school was closed.
Snow Removal – The Lower School black top is hard to clear. Primary areas for snow removal are the front, sidewalks and paths. There is a 4 hour window to clean grounds. When the task is beyond what school custodial crew can do then the Howard County Grounds Crew is called for assistance. There was a suggestion made that maybe parents could help clear the paths.
Giant A Plus Program – Cradlerock numbers have grown from 50 to 72 which has earned $922.00. This will go in the newsletter so please ask family and friends to sign up.
Inauguration Poster Contest – “Yes We Can!” What it means to you? The students have posters around the school. The winners will be announced tomorrow. One winner for each the lower and upper schools. The contest will be advertised in Smoothie King.
Howard County Schools have developed a live basic website which will be consistent for all Howard County Schools. Ms. Winkelman is the webmaster.
Ben Carson Scholars – Winners will be selected one each from the upper and lower schools. Winners will each receive $1,000 and meet Dr. Carson.
Valentine’s Day – Activities will take place on February 13, 2009 and only in the lower school.
Guest Speaker: Arlene Harrison, Elementary Administrative Director, assigned to the Blue Cluster Schools which includes Cradlerock School. She is new to her position. She asked about the Cradlerock Study which studied the changes in the school since it was consolidated into one PreK – 8th grade school. The survey included students, parents and staff. There was not a huge jump in test scores. One theme was consistent in study and that was the need for more administrative staff. Most of the issues were in the middle school involving discipline, but you hear that at ANY middle school. The purpose of the study was to look at how to move forward. So, the focus is on academics, especially mathematics. Cradlerock School did meet the AYP. Office referrals and suspensions have decreased. As a result of the study the school will receive $13,000 for books, $40,000 for language arts supplies and additional math position for the middle school.
PTA President Terri Canter:
Young Authors Contest – want to increase the number of students who participate
Science Fair – Great turnout! There were many more participants this year with better quality presentations. Ms. Eubanks thanked the PTA for providing prizes for the Fair
Planning an Assessment Night for MSA.
February Parent Teacher Conferences – PTA planning a Staff Dinner on February 26th at 5:00-5:45pm in the Cafeteria. The theme is Italian.
Committees:
Budget: Treasurer not here- No questions
Magic Show: March 13, 2009. Jill is Cradlerock Chair working with Stevens Forest Elementary. Flyer will go home next Friday. There will be a bake sale at intermission. The show is geared toward the lower grades. All are welcomed.
Joe Corbi Fundraiser with the 5th grade. Two week turnaround.
Motion Mondays: Applying for Howard County Health Award for physical activity in schools. Decorate the mailroom for teachers for each of the change of seasons.
Cultural Arts: January event cancelled at last minute due to death in family. Trying to reschedule.
Restaurant Nights: Cradlerock PTA earned $266.00 at Three Brothers which will be donated to the 6th grade chorus. PTA received the check from Chik Fil A. Next Restaurant Night is Monday, February 9th at Uno’s.
POPS (Parents on Patrol Squad): No update.
Market Day: Orders are due by Noon on February 12th with pick up on February 18th.
GT Program: Testing for placement is February 12th for 4th and 5th grade.
Box Tops: Cradlerock has earned $439.00
Other Topics Discussed:
Saturday, January 31, 2009 was the Chinese New Year. There was a celebration hosted at Cradlerock with great food!
Saturday Math Program will take place at Cradlerock thru the Helping Hands Foundation. It will run 6 weeks at 9:00-10:30am and 10:30-12noon.
Cradlerock’s Mr. Foley received the Fox 45 Courage Award for the Be Proud and Ladies First Programs. Crew came to school and filmed a segment which aired on Fox 45.
Next Meeting March 5, 2009 @ 7:30pm
Meeting adjourned at 8:20pm.
Last updated by Ilana Bittner Mar. 5, 2009.
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Parents and teachers may download a membership form to pay by check in the school office.
You may also use Visa, Mastcard, Amex, or Discover by clicking the "Pay Dues" button above. Please make sure to fill in your phone number, child's name and grade information so we know how to credit your payment.
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