PTA General Meetings
Public PTA meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month from September to May, except for December. Most meetings are held in the school library, include light refreshments, and childcare is provided free of charge for potty-trained children age 4 and older.
The PTA Secretary posts meeting minutes for the last two years. Minutes prior to the last two years are available upon request.
December 16, 2020
12/16/2020 5:12 pm
- Meeting Minutes
- Meeting Info:
- Date: 12/16/20
- Time: 7pm - 8pm
- Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com
- Meeting Nickname: DecemberPotSpringPTA
- Agenda
- Treasurer's Report
- Administrator's Report
- Teachers and students did an incredible job bouncing back after the ransomware speedbump. Instruction is back up and running.
- Device swaps for Windows devices (Probooks and Revolves) happening this week and next at Dulaney High. Details and schedule can be found on bcps.org website.
- Currently there is no internet access in the building. This has reduced our Office Hours along with the uptick in COVID cases. Someone is in the office daily from 8:30-9:30. Please call ahead if you need to pick up or drop off something at school. We will make arrangements outside of that window if possible.
- The Messenger call out system at the school level is still down.
- Parents can access grade reports for the first quarter through their child's Schoology access. We are awaiting the release of first quarter report cards.
- We will have a mini Spirit Week next week that includes House Day on Tuesday. Details will be sent home The virtue of the month for January will be Gratitude.
- President's Report
- VP Events Report
- Race for Education - While many students and families participated in this year's virtual Race for Education, not every student was able to get out and run in November. Unfortunately the event only raised about $2,500 of the $5,000 goal.
- Other events - I am looking into new virtual events for families to participate in over the winter. With the number of COVID cases increasing we want to offer families fun activities they can do at home or socially distanced outside. One of these is the Ultimate Holiday Hunt. Families can drive or walk around the neighborhood looking for holiday decorations and lights. Students can earn house points for submissions.
- Charm City Run fundraiser - We had very low turnout but Charm City Run will generously be donating $100 to the PTA.
- Restaurant fundraisers - They will continue through the winter, every Wednesday at Tutti Frutti, the 3rd Thursday of the month at Sweet Frog and others sprinkled in when each month.
- Health Safety and Wellness - This Friday is Wellness Night - Baking with Mrs. Cibor as well as the debut of our cookie cookbook. Wellness Nights will continue monthly for the remainder of the school year for students. In January we will begin hosting Parent University workshops for parents.
- Video recording of the meeting
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November 18, 2020
11/18/2020 5:11 pm
- Meeting Minutes
- Meeting Info:
- Date: 11/18/20
- Time: 7pm - 8pm
- Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com
- Meeting Nickname: NovemberPotSpringPTA
- Agenda
- Treasurer's Report:
- Administrator's Report:
- First quarter ended on Friday. Report cards will be available online on Monday November 30th
- Pre-K conferences on December 1st and 2nd, no classes for pre-K. Conferences for grades K-5 on Wednesday December 2nd. No classes for students
- November 20th is Celebrate Your School Day. Bluebirds are encouraged to wear their blue and white Spirit wear.
- House Day on Tuesday November 24 celebrating Assertiveness and introducing Compassion
- Open Door will not be offering a learning center at Pot Spring and does not anticipate being able to offer care at all this year. Working with the Office of Purchasing to restart the selection process.
- Set up Kindergarten through 2nd grade classrooms and restroom areas according to safety guidelines
- Participated in a walk through to assess progress with Office of Safety and school Climate as well as our Executive Director
- Ordered additional PPE supplies with Cares Grant funding through Johnny O’s office in preparation for student’s return
- President's Report
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee:
- We are currently running a book study on race together with PSE staff. In the new calendar year, we plan on offering book studies to the entire PSE community. We are also working on inclusive ways to celebrate the holidays. If you are interested in joining the Committee, please email Phyllis at presidentpsepta@gmail.com.
- Video recording of the meeting
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October 21, 2020
10/21/2020 5:11 pm
- Minutes
- Agenda
- Balance Sheet
- Income Statement
- P & L vs. Budget
- Reports:
- Family Buddy Program: Family Buddy Program is up and running. All families have been contacted; we are now scheduling first meetups. If you would like to join, please email Phyllis at presidentpsepta@gmail.com.
- Outreach Update: We are working on 3 projects:
- A winter coat drive- have 23 coats, are working on getting more
- Gathering Thanksgiving meal baskets for 30 families- reaching out to 4 local grocery stores and maybe setting up a drop box.
- And winter holiday support- (31 families) gifts, toys, clothing, meal, and groceries.
- Administrator’s Report:
- Midway through first quarter, interims went out at the end of last week-beginning of this week
- House Day on Friday focused on Assertiveness. Kindergarten sorted this week and will be joining all grades for this House Day.
- Amanda Peace is our new clerical in the front office.
- Matilda M. joined our Building Services crew part time.
- Wynell Frame is our new service provider with Balance Point- Ms. Alexander is working with several community resources as the number of needy families has understandably increased significantly during the closure.
- Open Door still working through the process to secure grant funding and the needed inspections to host a Learning Center in the building
- We are working to put safety measures in place in preparation for re-opening including plexi glass shields in the office, additional hand sanitizing stations, extra masks for children and adults as needed, increased signage, foot paths have been ordered.
- Our attendance and student engagement remain strong – Consistently above 97%.
- President's Report
- Video recording of the meeting
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