Parents’ Association of P.S. 196Q
71-25 113th Street, Forest Hills, N.Y. 11375
Minutes – Executive Board Meeting
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
There was a motion made by Shelley Weintraub to accept last
months’ minutes. Jackie Astacio seconded the motion. The
minutes were accepted.
Dennis Mannarino, Director of “Be
Cool At After School” reported that:
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73 children
attended Wacky Fun Kids Night Out and that the proceeds
($1460.00 minus expenses) will benefit 5th grade
activities.
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29 extra
children participated in the Valentines Jewelry Project
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There was
one birthday party this month and 27 children attended.
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Wacky Fun
Friday is postponed to next Friday because the Hoop
Wizard had to reschedule.
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The new
semester starts March 3rd.
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The film
club will show self-produced movies to the After school
Program this Friday.
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Wacky Fun
Mornings are underway and are from 7:15-8:15. There is a
charge of $7.00 if the program is needed on a one-time
basis.
Mrs. Hughes
requested that the PA provide free babysitting during Parent
–Teacher Conferences. It was voted and agreed upon that a
notice will go out to notify parents that baby-sitting will
be available to school-aged children during the conferences.
The After
school Program would like to use funds to provide lunch for
the teachers on the Conference day. It was voted on and
unanimously passed that funds will be used for this purpose.
Lisa Feinstein,
Co-President addressed the issue of parent volunteers in the
lunchroom.
She reported
that parent volunteers are expected to circulate the
lunchroom, be helpful with the kitchen staff, assist with
snack distribution, garbage pick-up, etc. Volunteers can
return to the lunchroom on February 27th.
Shari Bennett
and Emily Ades volunteered to form a committee for feedback
and observations to improve the lunchroom.
Lisa Feinstein
also proposed a vote to make a donation to “Eric’s Memorial
Bench Fund”, a charity remembering a former P.S. 196
student. 16 members were in favor, 2 were opposed. The
Executive Board will investigate the feasibility of making a
substantial donation from the PA, and will re-visit at next
month’s meeting.
Jackie Astacio,
Chairperson Fundraising Committee, announced that:
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Phone
raiser and toner earned $101.00. The two classes who
donated the most will be rewarded (Mrs. Golub and
Mrs.Levin’s classes)
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Candy Sale
envelopes are due.
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Book Fair
Volunteers are needed. Please contact Jackie or Pamela
Montes.
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Art To
Remember Fundraiser is coming soon.
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Boston
Market Fundraiser is in April.
Nancy Feldman,
Chairperson Programming Committee, discussed the outdoor
carnival scheduled for May 10th.
Christine Rupp
submitted and reviewed the treasurer’s report. Please see
attached.
Maria Romero,
Co-President encouraged parent participation and asked if
there were any other concerns. Shoshanna Cleary expressed
concern about the lack of soap and towels in
the restrooms. The Parents Association will further
investigate ways to amend this issue.
Emily Ades, CEC
Member, announced the Community Education Meeting would be
on March 12th at 7PM. P.S. 3; the new ECC will be discussed
at the meeting.
Meeting was
adjourned at 8:45 PM
Respectfully
Submitted,
Emily Ades
March 10, 2008
