Sorry folks, the PTA Meeting scheduled for May 23rd had to be canceled so it would not conflict with The Iron Chef event.
Our next PTA Meeting has been moved from Wednesday, May 9th to Wednesday, May 23rd. We will have our elections and inductions for the new Board Members for the 2012-2013 school year. We have a few important votes as well. We are voting on instating the PTA scholarship for the West Orange Enrichment Camp and we also are voting on our end of the year event. Please come out and have your voices heard.
We had to move the Teachers Luncheon from May 8th to Weds. May 16th due to testing. That gives us plenty of time to come up with some great desserts!
Teachers Appreciation Day is on Tuesday, May 8th. We are planning a beautiful catered luncheon for our teachers. If you would like to help out or if you would like to make a dessert to be served, contact me at leesutton99@yahoo.com.
A big THANK YOU to all of you that participated and helped out on our Tricky Tray this year. Due to your participation and donations we raised over $9,000 ! Thank You for helping make Pleasantdale Elementary so great!
To: All Pleasantdale PTA Members April 20, 2012
Re: PTA Board Nominations
Last month, a letter was circulated to request volunteers to serve on the PTA Board. Thank you to those who volunteered for the 2012/2013 and 2013/2014 school year. I am pleased to announce that following nominations have been approved by the Nominating Committee for the open positions:
Vice President, Renee Locricchio
Treasurer, Paul Crane
VP of Fundraising, Michelle Cadeau
VP of Membership, Heather Payne
As per the PTA Bylaws, any PTA member in good standing can nominate her/himself to run from the floor for the board positions listed above and force a vote on that position. If anyone wants to do so, please contact me by writing a letter of intent within 11 days (by May 1st) via e-mail to rlocricchio@msn.com or through backpack folder to school.
Look for details on when in May the PTA will have a meeting to vote on the nominations. This will allow for the new board members to be installed by June in preparation of the upcoming school year.
Thank you for your continued support and dedication of our students and school. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Renee Locricchio
Nominating Committee Chair
We are still looking for volunteers to help on the day of the Tricky Tray!!! Sign up for two hours max!
We need: from 6-8 pm
1. Selling raffle tickets
2. Check in
From 8-10 pm
1. Help with baskets
From 10-11 pm
1. Breakdown
Don’t forget to turn in your spirit gear forms by April 18th. If you lost yours, more are available in the schools office.
On April 19th at 7PM, there will be a special PTA meeting to vote on an amendment to the Bylaws. The Board suggests that the President Elect position (a 4 year term) be changed to an Executive Vice President position (a 2 year term) and also would like to add a VP of Fundraising and VP of Membership. Based on the outcome of that meeting, there will be either 2 or 4 nominations required for the upcoming 2012/2013 school year. Either way, the following positions will be open for nomination:
Vice President or Executive Vice President
Treasurer.
If the amendment is passed, there will also be 2 additional positions open for nomination:
VP of Fundraising
VP of Membership
All of these Board positions will serve a 2 year school term (2012/2013 and 2013/2014)
If interested contact Rene Locricchio at : rlocricchio@msn.com
MAKING PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES WORK FOR YOU
On March 27,28,29 Pleasantdale will be conducting Parent Teacher Conferences.
A parent–teacher conference is a time when important people in a student’s life can talk about how that student is doing in school. It’s a chance for you to ask questions about the class or your child’s progress. It is also a time for you and the teacher to work together as a team to discuss ways you both can help your son or daughter.
Talk to your child—Find out which subjects your child likes the best and the least. Ask why. Also, ask if there is anything your child would like you to talk about with the teacher. Help the child understand that you and the teacher are meeting to help him or her.
Gather input from others—If your spouse, another care-giving adult, or someone with pertinent information or insight (doctor, counselor, other guardian) can’t attend the conference, ask for that person’s concerns and questions before the conference.
Make a list—Before you go to the meeting, make a list of topics to discuss with the teacher. Along with questions about academics and behavior, you may want to talk to the teacher about the child’s home life, personality, concerns, habits and hobbies, and other topics that may help the teacher in working with the child (e.g., religious holidays, music lessons, a sick relative).
Establish rapport—As an icebreaker, take notice of something that reflects well upon the teacher. For example, thank the teacher for having made thoughtful notes on your child’s homework or for the special attention in helping your child learn to multiply.
Ask questions—Questions you ask during the conference can help you express your hopes for the student’s success in class and for the teacher. It’s a good idea to ask the important questions first, in case time runs out. The teacher’s answers should help you both work together to help your child.
If your child receives special services (e.g., gifted and talented programs, speech or occupational therapy), be sure to ask about the frequency of services and your child’s progress.
Addressing problems—Parent-teacher conferences are a good time to discuss any difficulties (either academic or behavioral) a child might be having at school.
When problems arise, parents will want to:
Develop an action plan—If the student needs help with a behavioral or an academic issue, you and the teacher should agree on specific plans—that you both will work on—to help your child do better. Be sure you understand what the teacher suggests. If it’s not clear, ask him or her to explain. Set up a way to check on your child’s progress. You and the teacher can decide how best to stay in touch, such as through phone calls, notes, or additional meetings.
Ending the conference—End the conference by reviewing what you discussed and restating your action plan. This is also a good time to set up your next meeting.
