PTA Minutes, UNAPPROVED
10/8/12
Respectfully Submitted, Amy Beller, Secretary
Greeting/Announcements from the President
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Next month hoping to have Jen smith come to talk
about science fair prior to meeting at 6PM.
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We have a new PVA performance plus/field trip
position, Lottie Porch
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Please make sure you are keeping track of your
volunteer hours
Principals report
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Thank you to Bates staff attending meeting: Ms.
Shea, Ms. Beller, Mr. Dunn, Ms. Hutchinson
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Thank you to all of the Parent Volunteers
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Recently held a successful Picture day
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Our first Spirit Day—“Professional Attire day”
was a big hit
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Students watched a Bully presentation at
Maryland Hall
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First Coffee with the Principal was held
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This Wednesday is a 2 hr early dismissa
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Tomorrow 8th graders are going on a field trip
to CatSouth
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The Mids have started volunteering in the
school. Hats off to Mr. Burt for arranging their transportation. We get
the most Mids of any school in area. The Mids provide both Academic
help as well as character and leadership mentors.
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Bates is well represented in the All County
Dance Team. 18 dancers in the county; 6 of which are bates!!
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On October 25th a Swedish
delegation coming to visit bates. To see our Social Studies program
including Project citizens, Model UN, Black Saga.
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Ms Brino received an Art Educator Award.
She is also taking leadership in arts integration in the building.
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The Gym bleachers are installed! Estimate
fits 280 to 300 kids per side of gym.
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Our first Quarterly showcase this year will be
on Nov 15. You are invited to have Lunch with your student, walk thru art
gallery and during encore time kids will go to gymnasium to watch a
performance of arts integration or regular performance.
Parents are invited to attend lunch and performances
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The Annapolis cluster is holding event.
Many kids will be performing. ON Friday, Oct 26 at 5:30
Treasurer report
The budget was updated budget to meet PTA advisement
regarding budget procedures. A Budget amendment was proposed regarding
chess club. Membership voted and agreed.
Other Announcements
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AHS PTSA will hold a showing of the Race to
nowhere movie -- documentary regarding stress students experience.
A Screening panel will discuss stress and work facing our kids. Friday,
Nov 30. The event will be a fundraiser. $10 in advance or $15 at door
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Grant applications. Dance liberal arts are
looking at grants for polar express performance. Will need funding for
new costumes
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You can buy nutcracker tickets
online. There will be 2 performances. The tickets cost $8 for
orchestra and $5 for balcony. Due to firecode regulations, everyone needs
a ticket including babies.
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The liberal Arts performance of the Polar
Express will be in January.
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The Wellness committee is working on October
event
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The Talent show will take place in the end of
February. Need a parent rep.
