PTA Slideshow & Meeting Minutes - November 9, 2021

PTA Minutes for Meeting of November 9, 2021

Lisa Liss opened the meeting.  Co-Presidents Lisa Liss and Kathy Szwarc, Co-Treasurers Rachel Walker and Daria Gleba, and Co-Secretaries Carla Osborn and Sarah Stansbury were present. 


Upcoming Social Emotional Learning update with Ms. Michelle & Ms. Peluso

  • Upcoming events: assemblies, color wars, Leader in me


Mr. Beugoms gave the Principal’s address.  

  • Vaccine information for on-site clinic


Old Business

  • Lisa Liss reviewed Parent Square App tutorials

  • Fundraising Report:

    • PTA pledge drive raised over $34,000 with over 50% participation

    • Top 3 classes win a Popsicle party

    • October Photo Fundraisers raised $685

  • Daria reported the Interim Report from 10/1/2021 - 10/31/2021

    • Recent income

    • Expenses Breakdown

    • Budget Vs Actual 

New Business

  • Kathryn announced the pop-up vaccine clinic - and referral for the PTA $100

  • Sunday Social - Union Pool 11/14/21

  • Class parents - we need them. 

  • Upcoming fundraisers:

    • Chipotle Fundraiser with code PLBD46 11/

    • Minted partnership fundraiser with code

    • Upcoming Pajama Day being planned for December

Guest Speakers

Ms. Harvey, Literacy Coach. Upcoming workshop regarding Fundactions. 


Committee Updates

  • Lisa Jaycox gave the Gardening update. 

  • Daffodil planting

  • Ways to get involved: winter maintenance, grant writing

  • Make McGuiness Safe redesign

  • Kevin Hayes discussed Outdoor Learning & Infrastructure update.

  • Kara Hearn gave an update for the anti-racism & cultural awareness committee. 

    • November 18, next strategy meeting

  • Grants: Rachel discussed recent grant applications

    • Marquis Studios

  • Merchandise update

    • $3,435 in sales from online Pop-Up sale

Deise Kowaski November Updates

  • Bilingual Day share

  • Halloween pics

  • Vaccine pop-up & $100 PTA bonus

  • Digital devices request

  • Digital Equity Family Questionnaire

  • NYC Parent Teacher Account

  • NYC Kids Rise savings program

  • Fundations Workshop

  • Virtual Book Fair


Q&A 

Meeting is concluded at 7:15pm

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