PTA Minutes, UNAPPROVED.
12.10.12
PTA President, Deirdre Ralph,
welcomed parents and staff.
Stacey Herbert, Assistant Principal,
gave the Principal's report
Recently at Bates, the Science Fair
was held. The students who earned the party for selling cookies had a
party in the gym. Ms. Porch will be emailing a PVA NEWSLETTER.
Reminder that our first Bates Book Club will be held on January 14. There
is an opportunity to attend the Navy Basketball Game (Flyer in the Cougar
Chronicle, first of the month edition) The Bates Bargain Basement will be
held on December 20th. Donations and Volunteers are needed. The
Nutcracker performance will be held on Dec 20 and 21st.
Students will all attend the performance on Friday during school day.
Treasurers report
The 990 is available for
viewing. The Art sculpture (outside gate between buildings) has been
paid. Dance costumes are being purchased for the January
Performance. The Music department payment for bus and instruments has
been distributed.
Proposal to amend budge to account
for the money donated to the chess club. The new budget was presented and
approved.
Past events
Coffee with principal-- we have had
good attendance and good discussions. Next Coffee with the
Principal will be January 25th.
Multicultural Festival will be
chaired by Mr. Giddings. It was suggested that the fair be held on April
19th to pair with 5K being held on 20th. (Note:
Since the time of the meeting, the 5K has been moved to April 27th)
AHS PTSA showing of “The Race to
Nowhere “ was well attended. Ticket costs were able to cover the cost of
movie. 125+ attended The discussion led by the panel was very
informative. For more info contact Heather Macintosh.
Otis Spunkmeyer cookies have been
sorted and distributed.
A Staff luncheon was held during
conference week. Thank you to all the parents for their support.
Also thank you to Jeannie Bullen, Becki Hutchinson and Steve Conyer
for your help.
The California Pizza Kitchen
fundraiser generated $320
Upcoming events
Restaurant night is being planned
for the Green Turtle in January or February. Parents requested more
restaurant nights.
We have some Grant applications
needed. Need a volunteer to write the grants.
Bates bargain basement is December
20th. See above
Bates Arts in Motion 5K is scheduled
for April 20th (Now scheduled for April 27th). at 8 am. We are working with
Lottie Porch regarding students attending PVA Saturday that day. We have
gotten a better quality timer in order to attract more “real runners” Starting
recruit volunteers. Contact Liz del Castillo to volunteer.
The Bates Family Book Club will be
held following the next PTA mtg. It will be run by Ms. Sporre,
Media Specialist. Refreshments will be served. Book clubs
will also be held during school hours. A lot of students are
reading the book!
The Talent show will be scheduled
for late April or May.
The Italian Dinner is scheduled
for Feb 22. Committee to meet in January. Contact Deirdre if want
to be on committee
Art auction to be held in spring
Items of Discussion
Ideas for Speakers for PTA Meeting.
Some suggestions include
QPR Training (a suicide prevention
model)
Internet safety/social media.
Military family issues
PVA Italian students are taking
a field trip to Bella Italia. They are walking. Staff
is alert to the need for safety. There will be an chaperones.
Traffic issue at corner of
SPA/Greenfield. Parent concerns regarding student safety. Plan to
write a letter to Annapolis education committee about having an officer direct
traffic at Spa Road. Mary grace Gallagher will write the letter
School Wide Dance is tentatively
scheduled for January 25th (Now scheduled for February 1).
The dress is Casual to formal. The SGA is hiring a DJ. A
Spirit day will be held on Friday. The PTA Budget includes $200 for
SGA.
SGA has high participation this
year. School wide elections made a big difference in commitment level
from students.
There will be a Professional attire
day this Wednesday.
The Jean/Jersey day was well
received.
There will be an 8th grade trip to
Gettysburg in spring. Parents recommended more time at the park. Mr. Hartman is
in charge of field trip.
The Annapolis Ed Commission, Jeff
Macris, Chair, meets on the first Monday of month from 5:30 to 7pm. Mr.
Macris asked the PTA regarding their support of lobbying the county to start
High School at 8 pm. PTA attendees came to consensus that they are in
support of moving High School start time and would be willing to speak up,
write letters, speak at Board meetings etc. Go to www.AACstarttime.com to sign
petition. Or www.startschoollater.net
for more info
Lisa Pline, HS PTSA President,
Thanks the Bates Community for supporting the “Race to Nowhere” She also
announced that the AHS Music Winter concert will be Wednesday at 7
pm. This week California Pizza Kitchen is running a fundraiser for the
high school.
Submitted
Amy Beller,
PTA Secretary
