My Philosophy


I believe it is important to create a community where all learners feel safe, respected and have a sense of belonging. It is important to focus equally on the social, emotional and academic needs of students. I strive to meet children where they're at by differentiating instruction, choosing developmentally appropriate activities and providing a balance between teacher-directed and self-directed learning. I value play, the arts, movement, creativity and laughter as important and meaningful parts of the learning process for children.



Wednesday, September 11, 2013

September PTO Minutes

Convene at 6:05
Introductions with many new faces
Biggest meeting yet!

Reviewed/Approved minutes

Principals Report:
-school recognized as a top performer in the state
-Part 2 after school is off to a great start: 71 kids in the census already, a nearly 50% increase
-lots of professional development over the summer
-enrollment stable @763

Budget
-reviewed line items
-budget approval in October

Team Reps Update:
-straightened out curriculum nights
-signed up team reps
Fundraising Update:
-directory sales are up to $1620 already 
-can now donate online through Paypal 
-looking to a new fundraiser for Red Barn potentially
     Ideas: Yankee candle, Equal Exchange, Plant Sale w/Red Wagon, Amazon storefront
-Price Chopper tools for school
-Hannafords helps schools
-Genevieve fundraiser starts 9/10, ends 9/24 use team name not teacher
     -now have photo cards!
     -80% of profits go to the teams
Sally Stevens talked about visiting artist program
-Flynn Artists/integrating the arts
-brought in two artists from the Flynn using a grant
-One hour of planning, 4 hours of in class help
-$3500: $1000 PTO and $2500 grant
-fund using visiting artist program 
Mark your Calendars
Walking Wednesdays on the town green at 7:30 (in front of Jamie Two Coats)
12 Oct: Newberry Cup Bake Sale
22Oct: UA Curriculum night and Genevieve Gift Wrap distribution

Help Wanted
-School directory data input (Leslie@borrok.com)
-Flower garden help (lisawvt@hotmail.com)
-PTO bulletin boards: sweeneyrs@gmail.com
-Newberry Cup Bake Sale: amybknight@gmail.com
-gift wrap distribution on 10/22: campwestwick@gmail.com
-ALSO REMEMBER: you can sign up for helping at any event at any time online.  Access through the PTO website: www.cssu.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=365 


Other Business:
-the cold weather clothes donation box will be out soon.  The sooner you donate the better.  Lots of folks use all of these donations

Thanks yous:
Rita Daley and Teresa Shuptrine for the bulletin board
Valerie Richardson and Teacher's Breakfast helpers! 
First Day Greeters
Everyone who filled out a volunteer form
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