Office of Administration

Gayhead SLT

Agenda – January 27, 2009

Sign In: Allison Lainchbury, Mr. Baird, Mr. Olavarria, Mrs. Granuzzo, Mrs. Yeager, Mrs. Bukofsky, Miss. Maiello, Mrs. O’Gorman, Miss Ferrara, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Irvin, Mrs. Staudohar, Mrs. Smith, Ms. Reyes, Mrs. Albin, Ms. Carroll, Mr. Nurre,

Grant Applications: Discussion.

Allison has tried to reach and get specific information from Dr. Thomas. She asked for minutes of October meeting where grants were discussed as well as when the next district SLT meeting is. She also asked for a listing of rejection/acceptances of other grants. She was told to speak to Mr. Olavarria. She was told that there were no minutes from the October meeting where the grants were discussed.

It was understood that because our “grant” was for equipment, it was denied as the district is working under a “contingency” budget and equipment cannot be purchased. However, it was noted that another school did receive a grant for a “cart.” Our grant was denied and we were told that we could not resubmit as we missed the deadline.

It was discussed that Mrs. Staudohar, Mrs. Yeager, Mrs. Lainchbury and Mrs. Bukofsky would explore resubmitting another grant application/improvement project. For example, if we are not able to receive funding for equipment, maybe we can submit a grant for our Character Ed program, Math Carnival, Accelerated Reader, etc.

Further, we have not been able to get access to our originally deposited Box Top funds of approximately $500. We will further explore how we can get access to these funds for Gayhead. Reimbursements for ribbons for Character Ed as well as maintenance for our Accelerated Reader program were both denied.

Skate Night – Is there a date scheduled?

Allison and Mrs. Johnson will run. Allison to check dates, but otherwise all set. Any skating party $ will go to the Math Club for the Math Carnival.

School Store and Math Club:

Running. Great kids and they are having a great time and doing very well. Great assistance from Mrs. Healey and Mrs. Lombardo.

Reading Buddies – email from Terry F. re: PARP

PARP Read In to take place on 2/17. Mrs. Smith will coordinate with Mrs. Froehlich and Mr. Olavarria/Mr. Baird for scheduling. Kids who participate will get an “EZ Pass” for one free night of reading.

Box Tops and Campbells: See below.

Take Home Science

Per Mrs. Staudohar. This program has not started yet. She reported that she tried to get someone, but no one to date. She will keep trying. Started originally as First and Second grades did not have a science curriculum.

Ideas for next year grants? Any publications on new and exciting ideas for the classroom?

Discussed and requested that if anyone has any ideas, please bring forward and we can look into.

Other:

SLT will ask PTA to add a budget line item for SLT and SLT will begin to deposit any Box Top checks into the PTA. Box Top monies will remain SLT dedicated. Mrs. Staudohar to approach PTA and attend next meeting.

Will not be purchasing any additional print cartridges.

Last year accounting:

Citizenship $400

25 Book Club $85

Incentives:

Take Home Science $100

A-Z $800

Mrs. Albin asked that we consider the purchasing of batteries for the microphones and wipes used for the CAT systems. Mrs. Albin will get information as to pricing.

Gayhead SLT

Agenda - November 25, 2008

Sign In: Allison Lainchbury, Mr. Baird, Mr. Olavarria, Mrs. Dollard, Mrs. Granuzzo, Mrs. Yeager, Mrs. Bukofsky, Miss. Maiello, Mrs. O’Gorman, Miss Ferrara, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Irvin, Mrs. Staudohar, Mrs. Smith.

Grant Applications: Discussion.

Allison reported that at the district meeting the grants had been reviewed and approved. There had been discussion, however that due to a contingency budget that there could be a problem with our grant because it is for equipment.   Allison advised that she was vocal at the meeting and said that we should have the ability to resubmit if there was a problem with a grant for equipment. SLT members advised that if this was the case to think about other ideas. Allison could provide information re: other schools and their grants.

November - ELA Parent Information Night

It was a great success with an increase in attendance. Discussed that after the new year and ELA testing, we would see if it is feasible and helpful to have math assessment night. In the past this type of information night had not been well attended.

Reading A-Z + Ed Helper

·        Do we have both or only one subscription?

We have two subscriptions. Anyone can use the library account. Survey done last year and subscriptions were determined based on grade level responses.

·        Accelerated Reader invoice to update the system?

Accelerated Reader: IBM Grant $1,000

Maintenance program. Fee is now $249, and NOT $149. Technical support.

·        PTA did receive another grant for this program maybe they could do the maintenance for this year? We will ask PTA if they can pay for maintenance. If not, we will have to readdress.

School Store and Math Club:

Starting November, Mrs. Burger and Mrs. Zeoli. Started.

Other Grant Outlets:

Need to review if anyone has access to other grant websites so we can start looking for additional money. Mrs. Healy found one site. Please pass on if you come across one. We can look into it.

Campbells:

Campbell’s catalog voucher who decides?

Should we look into classroom books to be shared or Gym equipment that all can use?

Discussed that classroom with the most activity, should be the classroom to decide how to use the vouchers.

Take Home Science:

Needs to be totally redone, Mrs. Staudohar has the supplies and will start hopefully when we return from break.

Skating Party

Believe it is on the calendar for Feb. 6, 2009. Need to check.

Math Night Carnival:

Mrs. Ferrara and Mrs. Johnson discussed some ideas, i.e., use the math club, make it low key, contests, perhaps after school (math club already meets after school), 3^rd graders could play the games. Because of math testing, preparations could be done in April and the carnival in May the Carnival. On going.

Gayhead SLT
Agenda

October 28, 2008

Attendance: Rebecca Yeager, Mary Jean Staudohar, Jim Nurre, Allison Lainchbury, Denise Dollard, Karen Ferrara, Maureen Irvin, Lisa Reyes, Jose Olavarria, Eric Baird, Lee Bufkosky, Noreen Healey, Norma Albin, Cindy Granuzzo, Wendy Johnson, Nicki Seipp

Grant Applications:

·        Classroom Amplification Systems

·        Can we provide Positive vs Negative and see if we can get the district to pick up the cost to provide the other classrooms with these systems?

·        What would we like to see changed for next year’s application.

Grant signatures collected. Grant will be submitted this week. We should be able to purchase 3 units. Short discussion regarding other mechanisms outside of SLT grant to purchase the systems.

2008-2009 Calendar:

·        November – ELA Parent Information Night

Mrs. Johnson and Miss Neely will coordinate.

·        Literacy Evening (K-2) (After Parent Conferences) James Gelsey is not available for an evening performance.

Discussed some ideas.

·        February – Math Assessment Info. Night

Will talk about after ELA testing.

·        April – Family Math Night

Discussed some ideas. Miss Ferrara discussed possibility of doing something with Math Club.

·        Skating Parties

Allison will look at some dates – end of January or February.

25 Book Club:

·        Are parents aware of how teachers are tracking? Is there a way to let them know about grade level requirements for this program? Maybe on teacher’s website?

This is done by individual classroom teachers. Information can be obtained from classroom teacher.

Reading A-Z + Ed Helper

·        Have all passwords been handled?

Yes, Mrs. Dollard advised all set.

Character Ed:

·        Mrs. Hack and Mrs. Yeager have this organized.

·        The cost of ribbons will be approximately $300. We will pay for this using our Boxtop deposit.

·        We are planning an end of year breakfast for the students who have been recognized through the year.

School Store and Math Club:

Starting November, Mrs. Burger and Mrs. Zeoli.

Box Tops: Mailed, meeting this week with parents. Campbells catalog voucher who decides?
Catalog reviewed. One idea is that classroom with most, picks the prize.

Take Home Science

·        Mary Jean Staudohar is coordinating.

Next Meeting will be held Tuesday, November 26, 2008.

Gayhead SLT *** September 23, 2008

Attendance: Rebecca Yeager, Mary Jean Staudohar, Jim Nurre, Allison Lainchbury, Denise Dollard, Vickey Carroll, Karen Ferrara, Caroline Maiello, Maureen Irvin, Lisa Reyes, Jose Olavarria, Eric Baird, Lee Bufkosky, Noreen Healey, Fran O’Gorman, Norma Albin

2008-2009 Calendar:

· October - ELA Parent Information Night

Mary Jean Staudohar will discuss with Mrs. Johnson and Miss Neely.

· November – Literacy Evening (K-2) (After Parent Conferences)

Mrs. Dollard expressed that there has been low attendance in recent years. Different ideas were discussed. Perhaps moving it to January or having it during the day and better publicizing were some ideas. Mary Jean Staudohar would see if it could also be tied into a PTA reading program with author, James Gelsey.

· February – Math Assessment Info. Night

Mary Jean will discuss with Mrs. Johnson.

· April – Family Math Night
Kathy Keller and Ms. Ferrara have discussed it and will work more on it.

· Skating Parties
Not much interest in continuing. We can reevaluate in a few months.

Grant Applications:

· Classroom Amplification Systems

Rebecca Yeager advised draft of grant for this year is done. Mrs. Albin would get specific pricing information and would review draft. Signature page was done. After getting some additional information, grant will be sent for Mr. Olavarria and Mr. Baird’s approval and sent in. Rebecca Yeager to confirm format, grant amount and due date.

25 Book Club:

· NCLB Act Basic Guidelines

It was not known of any link.

· Who monitors for feedback?

· Mrs. Hemmer ordered the book charts and SLT will reimburse her.

· It was further discussed about targeting children not meeting the 25 books. Mrs. O’Gorman said new ideas have been discussed. Incentives? Are there any books in inventory for incentives?

Learning Community Books:

· What are they? Did we use 1^st up?
Mrs. Dollard discussed some books that are available.

Reading A-Z + Ed Helper

· Mrs. Dollard maintains and monitors the passwords.

Character Ed:

· Rebecca Yeager will coordinate with Mrs. Hack. Mrs. Hack will coordinate with teachers and Mrs. Smoot will decorate the display case with the pictures. Rebecca Yeager will order the ribbons and discussed ideas to expand the program such as a breakfast, letter sent home, etc.

School Store and Math Club:

· Ordering, scheduling, banking?

It was discussed that we can keep the checkbook for basic school store/math club ordering of supplies. Mary Jean Staudohar will coordinate with Mrs. Burger and Mrs. Zeoli.

Reading Buddies:

· Classrooms are starting.

Box Tops and Campbells:

· Mary Jean Staudohar is coordinating.

Take Home Science

· Mary Jean Staudohar is coordinating.

Target, Hannafords and Box Tops

· Hannaford check will go to Playground fund. SLT will keep and deposit into Gayhead’s district account for both Target and Box Tops.

Next Meeting will be held Tuesday, October 28, 2008.

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