Please take note of the upcoming redistricting meetings. The first one will be held in just a few weeks on October 8th at Centennial High School. It is very important for members of our school to get involved and be informed about redistricting.
Esther Jackson Elementary PTA Board
Meeting Minutes
September 16, 2014
Present:
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Lisa Stamey, Becky Anderson, Dan MacLagan, Tia MacLagan, Jennifer
Cassidy, Carissa Donges, Tracia Jeffries, Sally Mrus, Lisa Newara, Shari
Perkins, Karen Weatherspoon, Kathy Beals, Hilton Ode, Emilie Long
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Location:
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EJ Media Center
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Next meeting:
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October 21st at 6:30pm in EJ Media Center
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Welcome and Call
to Order: 6:30pm by Daniel
MacLagan
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Past minutes (8/19/14) read by Becky Anderson
and approved by all present.
President’s
Address – Dan MacLagan
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Becky Requested STEM Day Budget
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Total Science Enrichment budget for year is
$1500 – Science Expo and STEM Day
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Update on Donuts for Dads – Cost of Donuts went
up, but overall event went very well
Principal’s
Address – Ms. Cassidy
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There were some adjustments made after 10 day
count (classes added and taken away.)
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Teachers discussed STEM Day in leadership
meeting. Decision was made for each
grade to have a focusing question for the day that would tie in to their
curriculum. For example – 2nd
grade will be working on Motion.
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Redistricting Process
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Please put the following meetings on your
calendars as it is important that EJ is well represented:
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Round One – October 8, 7-9 p.m. at Centennial
High School
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Round Two – November 5, 7-9 p.m. at Alpharetta
High School
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Round Three – December 10, 7-9 p.m. at
Centennial High School
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There will also be an online forum to give
feedback, but an in person presence is important due to the small group session
format of the meetings.
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New Potential Business Partner
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Kathy Jones Beal and Dan MacLagan sat in with Ms.
Cassidy on a meeting with a potential partner, Fun Time Live
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They do Friday night (some Saturday) “Parents
Night Out” events based at schools. The
proposal is that they would use the EJ facility to hold these events, and EJ
PTA would receive a portion of the proceeds.
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Info right now is that cost would be $12 (with
PTA receiving $2) and it would run from 6pm – 10:30pm each Friday.
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Other local elementary school children could
also attend.
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They are currently going through the process to
be a Fulton County Schools vendor.
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School Governance Council
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Looking for parent candidates for the School
Governance Council.
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Need two parents to serve a two year term and
one to serve a one year term.
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Deadline to submit is October 15th at
5pm.
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Form is online – look on the EJ website under School Governance Council Elections, or
stop by the office for a paper copy.
Committee Reports
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Movie Night – Lisa Stamey
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Flyer and FAQ’s drafts were presented. Lisa asked attendees for feedback.
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Lisa let us know about the pricing options
available - $110 in licensing fee for one film, $425 to have licensing fees for
the whole school for one year, and $200 screen rental.
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We can pay the balance of the $425 in 90 days,
so it was decided to wait until after the Annual Fund drive to see if we would
have the budget for this.
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Will have a display of paper Jaguars for those
who have contributed.
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Lisa will talk to Tara regarding Volunteer
Needs, but definitely need volunteers!
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Spirit Night – Lisa Stamey
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Sky Zone this Thursday
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Low turnout (only 5) last month
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Had a discussion on ways to increase attendance.
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This month, if any class has over a 50%
attendance, they will get a pizza party.
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Grants – Lisa Stamey
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We are in the process of trying to obtain a
grant for Destination Imagination through a private foundation.
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Currently working with Ms. Cassidy to go through
the Fulton County Schools grant process, as well as write the grant application
for the foundation.
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Becky, Lisa and Ms. Cassidy will meet on Monday,
9/22 to discuss.
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Youth Day Parade – Lisa Stamey
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Saturday, October 11th
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We will have sign ups at Movie Night
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Have a new banner, but need T-shirts
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Need a parent who will be going to volunteer to
be in charge of making sure the kids are where they need to be the day of the
parade.
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Centennial High School Homecoming and
Parade/Dad’s Club Kick-off – Dan MacLagan
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Event is on track for Friday, Oct 10th.
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Mr. James will be involved.
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Reflections – Lisa Stamey
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Getting a slightly late start on Reflections as
the council had lost Manya’s info and it didn’t get to her timely.
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The theme is “The world would be a better place
if…”
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Entry forms are in lobby.
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Room Parents – Carissa Donges
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Will be meeting on Monday or Tuesday
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Missing 10 or so room parents, but this may be a
mistake, because some of the teachers say they had room parents sign up. The forms may not have made it to
Andrea. Carissa will look into and see
if the forms can be tracked down.
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Volunteers – Dan MacLagan
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Discussed Open Positions
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Lisa mentioned that she would be talking to
Sally Phillips Rushing about Spirit Nights Chair.
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Tracia expressed interest in finding out more
about Bingo Chair. Becky took her info
and will have someone contact her.
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Vision and Hearing Screening – Dan MacLagan
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Tuesday 9/23 from 7:30 – 10:30am, needs
volunteers.
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Website – Dan MacLagan
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He is still working on the new website, making
progress. Has some documents and info,
but still needs some. He will be in
contact with the VPs and Chairs that are missing info.
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He will be in contact with Tracey Preslan to get
her involved.
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Membership – Dan MacLagan
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We have reached 100% of staff membership.
New Business
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Sally Mrus asked if anyone knew if Six Flags
still offered the 600 Minutes over 6 Weeks reading program. No one knew, but it was noted and it will be
looked into.
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Carissa Donges asked if we could sell bricks for
a path in the new building. Ms. Cassidy
said it was a possibility, and would be looked into closer to the time. She also mentioned plans for the sale of the
current “student” artwork that is on the walls now during the Spring Carnival.
Meeting Adjourned: 8:02
by Dan MacLagan
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