Petersen Elementary School SDMC Meeting April 5, 2016 Meeting called to order by D. Arredondo, Assistant Principal, at 3:33 PM Danitra Arredondo, Cheryl Egan, Mary Hall, Dario Rose and Ms. Mendez were in attendance Topics discussed during SDMC Meeting Continued Attendance Concerns We have chronic absences and we need to – come up with a plan to address the issue. We are not reaching the goal of 97%. Ms. Mendez suggested having conversations with the parents. Ms. Arredondo stated at the coffee with the principal Ms. Cooper will discuss the topic with the parents who are in attendance. The consequences of continued absences is summer school or non-promotion. SPARK Park Update the update meeting for the park the representatives –At showed maps and made a few changes to their original plans. There will be a trail and exercise machines. If we can find additional donors enhancements could be made to the park that were not in the original plans. The park will be an asset to the school as well as the community. Continued Fund Raising Ideas - Petersen raised the $5000.00 needed for the SPARK Park. 3rd 5th Grade STAAR Dates 3rd, 4th, and 5th, will begin testing on May 8 May – – – 10. 3rd, 4th, and 5th, will take Math and Reading and 5th grade will take Science. We need to come up with a few ideas to get students excited about STAAR. It was suggested to do a pep rally outside, special dress days, write notes to the students to encourage them and have a curriculum night for reading and math. The reading and math will help to improve literacy fluency. Ms. Hall suggested having The Perfect Library come out and give students library cards to encourage reading. Questions/Concerns We will have Hot Food Friday. We made $200.00 and sold – out. Backpacks are needed from Reddi Rosie. 4 parents need to go through PK training 2 more cones are needed upfront Keep Ms. Jackson in your prayers The meeting concluded at 4:00 with thanks for participation 2016 2017 Petersen Elementary –
Petersen Elementary School SDMC Meeting April 5, 2016 Meeting called to order by D. Arredondo, Assistant Principal, at 3:33 PM Danitra Arredondo, Cheryl Egan, Mary Hall, Dario Rose and Ms. Mendez were in attendance Topics discussed during SDMC Meeting Continued Attendance Concerns – We have chronic absences and we need to come up with a plan to address the issue. We are not reaching the goal of 97%. Ms. Mendez suggested having conversations with the parents. Ms. Arredondo stated at the coffee with the principal Ms. Cooper will discuss the topic with the parents who are in attendance. The consequences of continued absences is summer school or non-promotion. SPARK Park Update –At the update meeting for the park the representatives showed maps and made a few changes to their original plans. There will be a trail and exercise machines. If we can find additional donors enhancements could be made to the park that were not in the original plans. The park will be an asset to the school as well as the community. Continued Fund Raising Ideas - Petersen raised the $5000.00 needed for the SPARK Park. 3rd – 5th Grade STAAR Dates – 3rd, 4th, and 5th, will begin testing on May 8 – May 10. 3rd, 4th, and 5th, will take Math and Reading and 5th grade will take Science. We need to come up with a few ideas to get students excited about STAAR. It was suggested to do a pep rally outside, special dress days, write notes to the students to encourage them and have a curriculum night for reading and math. The reading and math will help to improve literacy fluency. Ms. Hall suggested having The Perfect Library come out and give students library cards to encourage reading. Questions/Concerns – We will have Hot Food Friday. We made $200.00 and sold out. Backpacks are needed from Reddi Rosie. 4 parents need to go through PK training 2 more cones are needed upfront Keep Ms. Jackson in your prayers The meeting concluded at 4:00 with thanks for participation 2016 – 2017 Petersen Elementary
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