PTA Meeting Minutes, 3/11/13
Speaker before the Meeting:
Ms. Hoffberger: The County
grading policy can be found at www.AACPS.org.
Ms. Hoffberger spoke about how the county grading policy is implemented at
Bates Middle.
Deirdre Ralph – Call to order
Minutes Approval -- approved
Treasurer’s Report
Liz DeCastillo presented
budget reductions based on reduced incoming funds. If we have extra money
over the next few months, we will meet again to add back to the budget. Motion
made and seconded. Budget was voted upon and agreed upon.
Principals Report
Mr. DeRoo spoke about the
“Testing Season.” Students have MSA math this week. Science will
take place April 9 and 10 for 8th grade only. Bates students have
represented as well at both History Day and the County Science Fair.
Kudos to those students and their parents for their support! Looking
ahead to next year, the county is project 825 studentsfor next year (compared
to 750 this year). We have requested portables but were denied.
Recently staff have been holding “Chat and Chews” in various community centers
such as the Stanton Center and Boys and Girls Club. This spring there
will be an event for art work in honor of Dr. Bragdon. Thanks to PTA for
all you do.
Past Events
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Italian Dinner and Silent Auction
Our net revenue was $6510; 255
people attended. Comments and suggestions are welcome. Please
contact Deirdre Ralph. This was our first online auction. It
appeared to spur on bidding over the camp. The live entertainment was
awesome! (Thank you Mr. Puckett!) We need a better process
for closing the auction. Thank you again to Debbie Gill for all her help
this year and all the years previous! She donated her time this year.
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Chick Fil A Restaurant Night made $184; 61 guests attended.
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Coffee with the Principal was held March 1; next date is April 26 at
8:15 am. All are welcome.
Upcoming events
• Kings Dominion Music Dept trip – May 10,
Mr. Puckett presented on the
history of and current plan for Music Program funding needs. This
year the students will be performing for the crowds at Kings Dominion (Band,
Orchestra, Chorus and Dance). 200 students attend. Additional Music
department money is used for buying instruments and pieces of music.
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Bates 5K – Saturday April 27, 8 am
Liz Del Castillo reviewed the
planning process. You can register thru ACTIVE.COM There is
no charge for students. Volunteers are needed for the day of the race;
contact Liz Del Castillo.
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Restaurant Fundraisers
Ledos March 19
Ruby Tuesday April 17, 18 and 19
May and June
tbd
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QPR Training on Mar 19 will be held in media center at 6:30
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Grants applications
2 grants have been applied for –
water fountains
Would like a grant for a marquis
sign in front of school.
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Wellness committee
Meeting being held this
wednesday at 8:30 AM to discuss after school fitness club.
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Bates MS Quarterly Arts Showcase (during day) and Multicultural Fair
Friday April 26 5-8 pm.
Laura Brino and Ron Giddings are contacts. Need parent volunteers to pick
up food and serve food at the event. Contact Lebrino@aacps.org
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Start school later initiative update
Hearing Friday March 15th at 2
pm house bill to move on to the senate. Start school later bill. If
it passes then will study it – state wide task force to look at sleep needs Maribel@startschoollater.net for
more info or would like to testify.
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Next speakers
April 8 Month of the Military
Child – Carol Mohsberg, Naval Station Fleet and Family Support Center, May 13
HS School Counselor -- getting ready for HS.
June 10 PVA year in Review
discussion Lottie Porch PVA events planner
New Items
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Becky Hutchinson says thank you to the PTA for her desk feet. Sooooo
appreciated.
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Lisa Pline suggests we do something nice for Debbie Gill if she retires this
year.
Respectfully submitted,
Amy Beller
Amy Beller, LCSW-C
Wiley H. Bates Middle School
410 263-0270
abeller@aacps.org
Together at Bates
