Meeting Minutes 1/16/20
Welcome and introduction of the board
Old Business
Reminder to report any incidents at Park and Sheehan on the PTC website.
Guest Speaker
Dr. Tamaru
Ben Yates
New student registration starts Feb 5th
Existing student registration after April
District is also working with the police department regarding park/sheehan
Equity study working with the ROE (Regional Office of Education) looking at race and also IEP students. Equity study included focus groups with students and with parents. Striving for results in March or April. Will update the strategic plan (5 year plan) this year in May and June.
Board approved new math curriculum programs (Bridges Math)
New payment system also approved through the board, ‘My School Buck’/Power School.
April 15th roll over, Power School log in will be sent to all
users. In 2020-2021, you will be able to pay lunch fees. In 2021-2022, you will be able to pay the school fees, ptc fees, etc.
All school, ptc, hot lunch fees in this system
New teacher information will be funneled through power school. No more snail mail for new teacher letters before the new school year.
Glen Ellyn Childrens Resource Center (GECRC) - will begin at Glencrest. It will be 4 days a week from 2:30-3:30. Tutoring available - first available to English as a second language learners, and then children who need help with literacy.
March 2nd-6th, Disability Awareness week- each activity will be different dependent on the grade. Volunteers will be needed during this week. Each grade level will need between 3 and 4 parent volunteers. Parent volunteer night in February 26th to help parents feel more ready to help.
instructional coaches in our buildings (don’t work directly with the students), there to support the teachers with in the moment situations with the students.
Discussion about Cannabis- Parent education night with Glen Ellyn Police Department in the Spring. Administration staff was educated on the signs of what being high looks like. More community education parent nights forthcoming.
Principal’s Report
MAP testing was done right before winter break, reports are being sent out on 1/17/20.
The coaches are helping the teachers determine a game plan for students that may need more help.
School/teacher surveys (Illinois 5 Essentials) can be completed for each grade level, submit multiple times.
emailed by the district, may reach spam folders
Disability Awareness Week - looking for volunteers.
Faculty Report
First
The first graders spent time second trimester researching and writing animal reports. They used books to find non-fiction text features and Pebble Go to find their information. In math, the students are learning to add and subtract two digit numbers. They are really enjoying applying this new skill!
Second
Second Grade just finished up with our Life Science unit with our giant habitat murals that have been decorating the main hallway. We will be moving on to Matter with some fun experiments with Ooblech, legos and ice pops. In Social Studies we have been learning about schools long ago and today. We will be sending home information soon regarding our field trip on April 27th to the Morton Arboretum to learn about animal homes and have some fun in the children's garden.
Third
Third grade is learning about nonfiction narratives. They are reading and listening to a selection of books. They are also learning how to share information using Google Slides
Fourth
Fourth Graders have been doing research in preparation for drafting a Feature Article. Students have chosen a wide variety of topics from sports, to animals to role models, etc.
In Social Studies, students investigated the myth of Mrs. O’Leary Cow starting the Great Chicago Fire.
Fifth
Fifth grade started the second trimester by switching between the classrooms for shared reading, writing and science. This is a great way to prepare for Glen Crest. The classes are wrapping up their second trimester guided reading novels, which focused on the Holocaust.
LMC
We had a great showing at Literacy night and it kicked off our All School Reading Program. This year we are reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. The students are enjoying following along in their own copy of the book as the teacher reads to the class.
Art
To coincide with the all-school read, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Each grade level is working on creating imaginative artworks. KIndergarteners are creating imaginative monsters with cut paper. First graders are completing a printmaking project before beginning imaginative vehicles. Second graders are working with collage and painted paper to create imaginary animals. To create imaginary bedrooms, third graders are studying mixed-media techniques. Fourth-grade students are learning how to edit their ideas by creating imaginary parks. The fifth graders are studying different printmaking techniques to create an imaginary city.
Music
Kindergarten and 2nd graders have started preparing for their music programs (K - on April 14th, 2nd on March 18th.) 5th graders are working on ukulele ensemble projects and will share with their class in March.
Chorus students are preparing for their next concert, the D89 choral festival on March 12th; this year it’s a ½ day field trip. Students will go to GBS and work with a clinician, then night concert.
Social Work
Working on relationship skills and social awareness in SEL classroom group lessons. Recently finished Erin’s Law body safety lessons.
Officer’s Reports
President – Report from the President’s Meeting at District Office
Vice-President – Save for Committee Reports
Treasurer – Report on Budget
Secretary – Any communication updates
Committee Reports
Planning:
Literacy Night/Pizza Night – Thursday, January 30
Flyers went home today
Volunteer sections broken up into 45 min segments
Barones Pizza
Donuts with Dad – Friday, Feb 7
Formally known as Crunch Time with Dad, around 8 am
Family Art Night
Friday, April 24, school wide art show
Parent’s Night Out – Saturday, Feb 8th
Has changed from Trivia night to just a social outing. There will be high top tables. There will be silent auctions, wine pulls.
Need 10-15 volunteers
Square 1 Art
Will be shipped January 29th
Custom catalogs will be come about February 17th
Panther Pride Fest – Saturday, March 14th
Prizes will be only for Elementary school aged children. Younger children will be able to turn all of their tickets for books.
Need a shadow for Cake Walk to take over
Movie Night
Next week, excited for the new speaker system
Restaurant Night at Ellyn’s next Friday, 1/24/20
Results:
Directory
263 families
375 parents/users
Be sure to check the “Yes” box, and use the same email address as you’ve used in the past
Super Saturday (Mrs Mouse’s House, Pancake Breakfast, Bake Sale)
Bake sale made $250
Mrs. Mouse’s House made $312
Pancake breakfast made $679
Ice Cream Social, Book Fair & Grandparent’s Breakfast
Box tops
School store will need more volunteers
Updates:
Fundraisers that operate throughout the year – Box Tops, School Store, Assemblies, Restaurant Nights, etc.
New Business
PTC Board Elections coming up in April
Announcements & Important Dates
Literacy Night & Pizza Night – Thursday, Jan 30th
Movie Night – Friday, January 24th
Donuts with Dad – Friday, February 7th
Parent’s Night Out – Saturday, Sept 8th
Panther Pride Fest – Saturday, March 14th
Thursday, March 19th – Next PTC Meeting – 7pm
Adjournment