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All staff members and many new parents along with continuing parents were present.
YEARBOOK
Facie Graham started the meeting with a proposal for the 8th graders to do the yearbook this year. Many students would like to participate and have a hard copy to keep. Many parents agreed this is a great idea. Faci will return with more information and an estimated budget and plan. The PTC agreed to help fund the project.
SITE COUNCIL
Doug Geygan talked about the roll of Site Council. It is a group formed of teachers, parents, administration, educational assistants and students. One of the jobs of the site council is creating the School Improvement Plan. This has to do with, but not limited to, approving student achievement in school. The Site Council this year will include more student voice and communication with all groups in school. We have the opportunity to explore beyond the basic measurement of how to assess our students. We need two to three parents for the site council. The meetings are open to all parents. They will take place once a month. The first meeting is December 1, 2009. All parents interested should come to the first meeting. This is a great opportunity to be involved. Site council representatives will be designated at the Jan. PTC meeting.
STATE REPORT CARD
The John Muir School state report card is now posted on the Ashland School District web site. A copy will also be posted on the Parent Bulletin board. Doug briefly explained the report and answered questions.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Lauren Fennell gave the financial report. A copy of the report is posted on the Parent Corner Bulletin, which includes monthly deposits, withdrawals, and current account balance. Emy Phelps has been paid for the year. Again, Scrip and Escrip are an easy way to make money for the school. A lot more families could sign up! You pay nothing. The participating stores pay a percent to the schools when you shop at their store. Please come before or after school to sign up or let your teacher know you want to and we will contact you. Lauren thanked the parents who have come forward to help sell scrip. It helps to sell every day and we could use more help!
SOCK HOP FUNDRAISER
The committee announced the Sock Hop will be 6-8:00p.m. on Jan. 22, 2010. Fliers will be sent home and posted this week. Donations for the Raffle are due by Nov. 23. E-mail the info. to Katherine Holden. Raffle tickets will be available to sell November 25. Tables will be available to sell raffle tickets on December (5/6 & 12/13). Volunteers are needed to man tables. The silent auction will also be included, headed up by Tracy Harding. More info on the auction will be posted after Thanksgiving break. The PTC agreed if the committee needed money for a grand prize, up to $400 would be approved.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Web site committee will meet on Thur. Jan 19th at 3:30p.m. Please contact Steve Rice if you are interested. We need parents to help maintain the site.
Courtyard has been weeded, composted, and new granite on the paths. Thank you parents and students!
Cob Wall is being assessed on how to repair and tile the most efficient way. More information will be out soon.
The John Muir Garden has been put to bed for the winter. Thank you Kaela, Hawkeye, Patti, Grant and all the parents who participated this year!
The Parent Teacher Collective officer positions will be open starting January. Interested parent s please come to the next PTC meeting or contact the current officers: Pauline Black, Lauren Fennell, and Maribeth Beaudoin. The President, Treasurer, and Secretary respectively.
Emy Phelps will perform with her former band Borderline on Nov. 18th @ 8:00p.m. at Tease and again on Nov. 19th @ 7:00 p.m. at Paschal Winery. Both performances are benefit concerts for Reid Honeywell.
Monday, November 23 at 10:00 a.m., Hanneke Cassell will perform at John Muir School. She is an incredible fiddle player. Parents are welcome to join. This is a special performance set up by Emy. Hanneke Cassell will be in town for a workshop and performance Sunday, November 22 @ 7:00 p.m. @ Paschal Winery.
John Muir School will celebrate Solstice on December 18th. The celebration includes songs and a labyrinth made out of pine boughs. The event includes the whole community.
More information in December.
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