February 2010 Archives

PTA Meeting Notes 2/23/10

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  1. Chinese Class - visitor/potential instructor - Hua Zhang. Class would take place once a week; 1 to 2 days a week b/f or after school; 10-12 students; parent volunteer required; appr $8 per class; scholarships possible; to start @ 4/15/10. Instructor has been teaching @ Meridian for 4 years and program as been successful.
  2. Budget - Scholoarships - $200 for Chinese class and $150 for music class.
  3. One World - PTA support to Mary Survais; discussed PTA’s participation; incorporating traditions of Heritage Night; JS to put info in newsletter and LP in flyers.
  4. Brown Bag - JS advised Sue Walker discussed law suit and legislative update; enrollment decreases; cirriculium and onlye support to start in fall; standard curriculims as respects to mastering math; and “compression” math discussed.
  5. Fundraising ideas - JS - raffel tickets and bake sale, talent show as spring fundraiser date tba; One Word - Apr 29th.
  6. Guest speaker scheduled for Apr tba to be shared w/ Highland for Nature.
  7. We need nominations @ next committee for volunteers—for General Meeting and June Board Meeting.

Attending: JP, LH, LP, JS, NL, CF, DR Adjorn 8:50