Lincoln School Monthly H.S.A. Meeting

Minutes from May 14, 2008

Next meeting:  Wednesday, June 11, 2008 @ 7:15 pm

 

 

President Robyn Stevens called the meeting to order at 7:17 pm.  A motion was made to approve the minutes from the April 9, 2008 meeting.  The motion was seconded and approved to accept the minutes.

 

Principal's Report

• Mr. Williams reported that “things” are very exciting around the school!  The Smart Board is getting a lot of use. Chick eggs arrived today in the Kindergarten classroom.  The Bike Rodeo rain date is this Friday.
• Dates to remember:

·          May 20^th:  Spring concert.

·          May 22^nd:  5^th grade colonial crafts will be on display at 6pm

                                      All district chorus at 7:30 at JCHS

·          May 27^th:  No school, reminder letters have been sent out

·          May 28^th:  USA celebration will be held at 1:30pm

·          May 29^th:  Mrs. Matrisciano and Mrs. Ciesla will be holding Kindergarten orientation at 1:30pm

·          May 30^th:  5^th graders will visit GCMS

Residents of Cheshire House, a rehabilitative facility for young, physically disabled adults, will be meeting with the 3^rd graders.

·          June 2^nd:  NO school

·          June 3^rd:  Early dismissal due to voting

·          June 18^th:  5^th grade promotion at 9:30, pool party will be held at 1pm

 

 

Teacher Representative's Report – Ruth-Anne Ribaudo

• On behalf of the teachers, Ms. Ribaudo thanked the H.S.A. for the invitation to the end of the year luncheon.  She informed the H.S.A. that the teachers will be donating a basket to the Beefsteak/Tricky Tray fundraiser.  She noted that the students are busy preparing for the USA celebration.
• Second grade students used their writing and artistic abilities to transform an original “how to” paragraph into a mini movie using Photo Story 3.  The Smart Board will be used to showcase their work for their parents.

 

Vice President's Report

• Lisa Nicol and Marcella Perez are in the process of determining open committee positions for next year.  Descriptions of each position are available and an e-mail reminder will go out.  Call Lisa or Marcella if you are interested.  Missy Haas will be replacing Lisa Nicol next year as co- vice president. 
• Family fun night was a big hit.
• The end of the party will be at Lisa Nicol's house.

 

Corresponding Secretary's Report

• No report.

 

Recording Secretary's Report

• Next meeting will be held Wednesday, June 11^th.

 

Treasurer's Report

·          H.S.A. treasurer Don Stevens reported that the combined balance was $16,731.58.  The spring plant sale was very successful, netting a $500 profit.

 

Board of Education Report

• The K-5^th Grade Language Arts Committee presented changes to next year’s curriculum.  All schools will be reading the same novels at the same time. This brings the district in line with the NJ ASK standards.
• On May 12^th, Rebecca Vecchione received Montclair State University’s Joseph Brunner Research Award.  Ms. Vecchione was recognized for her research in the field of Literacy Education.
• Doreen Boyer who has been the Wilson School secretary for 30 years is retiring.
• Next year, JCHS will be holding both fall and spring productions.

 

H.S.A. League Report

• Calendar change:  We now have off the Tuesday after Memorial Day (May 27^th) and the first Monday in June (June 2^nd).  Letters were sent home already.  Calendar will be discussed at the next meeting, June 5^th.

 

Old Business

• A Rummage Sale update:  Maryanne Murray and Amy Fusco are running the event.  If you would like to volunteer please contact one of them.  Reminder e-mails have been sent out.
• Next year, H.S.A. Officer and committee positions will be available.  If you are interested in getting involved in the H.S.A., please contact any H.S.A. Member.  A co-chair for the Holiday Gift Sale is still needed.

 

New Business

·          A new e-mail policy will be set to cut down on the number of e-mails and to ensure those not on the e-mail distribution list will get all of the information.  We will also be putting together a calendar for H.S.A. events next year.  All information for the calendar must be submitted at the H.S.A. meeting the month prior.

• Ms. Rebecca Vecchione who teaches resource room, in-class support and basic skills, will be going to Japan for three weeks this fall.  Ms. Vecchione was selected from a large pool of applicants.  Only fifty teachers from the U.S. are chosen. 
• Robyn Stevens made a motion for the H.S.A. to purchase a gift for Ms. Vecchione in recognition of her achievement and for her to use on her trip to Japan.  The motion was seconded and approved to purchase a gift not to exceed $150.
• In-Style Salon has generously offered to host a fundraiser for us on June 1^st.  Lincoln School will receive 100% of profit from hair cuts and manicures and 50% of all other services.  Please call to make an appointment.  An e-mail notice will be sent out.

·          E-mail distribution process:  So as not to burden Mrs. Kerrigan with H.S.A.-related notices, all e-mails should be first sent to Christine Corliss who will obtain Mr. Williams’ approval prior to school-wide distribution.  We are striving to get all Lincoln school families on the e-mail distribution list.  The need for a monthly H.S.A. newsletter was discussed.

 

 

Committee Reports

• Beefsteak/Tricky Tray:  Lincoln school families are being asked to make a cash donation of $35 - $50, rather than donate baskets. The money will be used by volunteers to shop for and assemble Tricky Tray baskets.  Off-sight 50/50 tickets are being printed and will be available for purchase soon.  All necessary permits have been obtained.
• Welcoming:  A reminder that the current Kindergarten class bakes for the upcoming orientation.  This is a good opportunity to get the new parents involved for next year.  Sign-up sheets are needed for next year’s events and committees.

 

 

The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 pm.

Principal's Q & A

N/A

 

 

 

Next meeting:  Wednesday, June 11, 2008 @ 7:15 pm

 

Respectfully submitted by Christine Porcello, Recording Secretary