PTA Minutes 9.15.2022

Florence M Gaudineer PTA Minutes - 9/15/2022

Meeting Started at 7:01 p.m.

INTRODUCTION OF BOARD OFFICERS

President - Jennnifer Rosa

Treasurer - Sheila Sayah

VP of Programs - Marissa Ruggiero

VP of Fundraising - Deana Conlon

Corresponding Secretary - Cat Fuscaldo

Recording Secretary - Melissa Howard

Membership Toolkit Rep - Gina Cocuzza

Principal Report - Mr. Kietly

Back to School Night will be held on Thursday, September 22nd @ 6PM in person.
State Testing: Start Strong will be held on September 21 & September 22; I-Ready will be October 4th-7th, NJSLA test scores are in and will be mailed out by next week.
The School Security System was upgraded during the summer.
There are marked bins outside of the school for items that parents need to drop off for students to limit the traffic into the building.
Mr. Kielty is a Certified School Safety personnel.
New building bell system is working well so far.
There were 22 Electives added to the schedule which is working out well so far. 8th graders have foreign language each day to prepare them for High School.
The Musical is scheduled for the first week of December 2nd & 3rd @ Halsey Hall.
Student Counsel, Environmental Club, Art Club, Homework Club, Newspaper Club ARE BACK!!! Will be held after school (look out for communication on clubs).
The following were added: Special Education programs, accelerated Math, Program lead the way, Robotics, Journalism to name a few)
Looking to bring back class trips (transportation is the biggest challenge ($$ is an issue** NOTE: Parents do not chaperone any trips)

There are currently 3 lunch lines in the cafeteria - this will help mitigate any delays and allow students enough time to finish their lunch without rushing.

Board of Education Report - Paula Saha present in lieu of Hilary Turnbull/Marc Miller

Encourage parents to come out to the board meetings
IMC Construction started - all demolition was completed before school started; awaiting delivery of materials; Grand Opening tentative Spring 2023.
Facilities Upgrade coming soon (Repairs with FMG Heating & Plumbing)
Next Meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 19th @ 7PM.

Committee Report

Griggstown Pie Fundraiser are back - All communication on Membership Toolkit (Pie pick up in front of FMG on Monday November 21st from 10am-Noon)
Spirit Wear - Socks & Scrunches available for purchase (There will be a table at Back to School Night of new items).
8th Grade Committee - Volunteers are needed!!!

UPCOMING:

Welcome Back Teachers & Staff Breakfast - Friday, September 23 (volunteers needed to setup)
Halloween Dance scheduled for Friday, October 28th (look out communication)
Half Day Snacks are back!! November 21st & 23rd (Don’t forget to bring cash)
Parent Teacher Conferences scheduled for November 21st & 22nd
Box Tops

Q&A:

Why was recess taken away? Recess is typically for K-5th, the extra time went to academic time.
Why was Homeroom eliminated? It was eliminated to allow for more academic time. It was approx. 9 minutes of dead time. 1st Period was extended by a few minutes.
Will there be a Neuro diversity Club? Yes, it is in the pipeline, and we already have a teacher to chair it.

****DONATIONS ARE WELCOME & GREATLY APPRECIATED

****WE NEED A NOMINATION COMMITTEE - 6 of the Board Members are 8th grade parents they will be leaving after this school year

****VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Please sign up on membership Toolkit

****Next PTA Meeting November 3rd @7PM FMG Cafeteria

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