Monday, October 14, 2024
PS 130MPA - General Meeting Minutes - September 26, 2024
PS 130M - PARENTS ASSOCIATION
一三零小學家長會
143 Baxter Street Room 101, New York, NY 10013
Tel: 212-226-8072
Email: ps130mpa@yahoo.com Website: ps130pa.blogspot.com
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Parents Association Board Members:
Co-Presidents: Joseph Li
Vice-President: Kai Mei Chan & Ramiro Corbetta
Co-Treasurers: Alice Chen & Angela Mui
Co-Secretaries: Amy Hu & Lily Wai-Lee
Parents Association Events Coordinator: Lisa Wong
Parent Coordinator:
Parents Association Email: ps130mpa@yahoo.com
Parents Association Website: http://ps130pa.blogspot.com
Minutes to PS 130M General Meeting September 26, 2024
Attendance: Lisa Wong, Yvonne Moy, Amy Hu, Joseph Li, Lily Wai Lee, Ana Fung, Alice Chen, Jennie Yin, Angela, Sally, Michelle, Mr. Fong and 35 other participants (see sign in sheet, in person)
Meeting Commence: 8:47am
Translator: Lily – Chinese translator & Ana – Spanish Translator
Joseph Li – Co-President
Joe – Good morning, everyone! Welcome back to school. Welcome new families with PreK & Kindergarten parents. Thank you for attending our first parents’ association meeting of the year. I hope everyone had a great summer.
On the agenda today we will have a special election for the remaining open positions for the parents’ association board.
Before we start that here is our principal Mr. Fong.
Mr. Fong –
Good morning, everyone, I am Mr. Fong the principal, I’ve been working at PS. 130 for 28 years now, Principal for over 10 years.
Let me introduce the Parents’ association board members for this school year.
President – we have Joseph Li
Co-secretaries – we have Amy Hu & Lily Wai Lee
Treasurer – we have Alice Chen
The brains and heart of the parents’ association we have our events coordinators Lisa Wong & Yvonne Moy.
We lost Title I this year, we lost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Let’s try to regain Title I by completing all the lunch forms/surveys.
We also cannot leave out my right hand, Ms. Thomas our Vice Principal.
Joe –
We have 3 positions open for the parents’ association board.
We have a Co-president, Vice president, and Co-Treasurer positions open.
The Co-President – They will be my supporting partner. They will assist me with the slide shows/ general meetings. We also support the parents’ association as needed for all events.
The Vice President position supports the Co-presidents morally and as needed for all events for the parents’ association.
The Co-Treasury – will help with financials and fundraising and support the parent’s association as needed for all events.
We all do our share of fundraising to help support all the art programs and the needs of the school. Would anyone be willing to help and step-up for my kids, your kids, for all the kids at this school. If you have time, please come in to help us support your children. We all do this as unpaid volunteers, it’s a lot of work but we do it so that our children can have the tools to soar.
Jennie – Nominations, self - nominations and voting can take place next meeting. Please go to the PA blog site to read up on more of what these positions entail.
Parents’ Association opening & Review
These are the ongoing fundraising throughout the school year.
1. PA Fundraising for 2024-2025
All fundraising
- Bake Sale
- Candy Sale
- Annual Ask
- Photo day
- Scholastic Book Fair
- Spirit Clothes
- Holiday show
- Benefit Gala
- Mother’s Day
Handmade Bead Sale
money goes to our kids and the art programs.
If anyone has any ideas for fundraising, please come to us in the PA room; our door is always open, and everyone is welcome to come in.
2. The PA Funds these Programs and more
Here are all the costs of the arts programs the PA funds, as you see all the art programs are not cheap, but we are here to help the parents save time and money while giving our kids a wide chance to figure out what they like and are interested in. All our fundraising efforts go back to the school.
Our Art Programs & est. costs (last year)
- NDI – 1st grade & 4th grade - $17,500. ($10k grant/ $7.5k PA)
- Inside Broadway – Pre-k / K/ 2nd Grade -$15,120
- Third Street Music School – Violin (3rd grade & Advance) - $11,060
- Ballroom Dancing - $9,520
- School Chorus – Voices of 130
- Spirit of PS 130 – Fife & Drum - $8,325
- Young People Chorus (YPC) – $9,080
- PS. 130 Lion Dance - $4050
- Rosie’s Theater Kids - $16,335 (Grant)
- Dance to Unite - $7500
The PA also pays for some of the school supplies such as:
- Air conditioners and repairs - $11,000
- Office copier, toners, computers, and supplies - $12,000
- Student appreciation events - $12,000 (we currently have 560 students)
3. Upcoming events – October 2024.
- Bake Sale - Wednesday, October 9, 2024
- Bake Sale - Wednesday, October 9, 2024
- Cherry dale catalog fundraising – September 18 to October 14, 2024
- School Photo Day – October 15 &16, 2024
- Book Fair – October 24th to 30th, 2024 (we need volunteers for this event)
Here are the June, 2024 meeting minutes to be reviewed and approved. They
will be posted on the PA Blog site.
I. These are the minutes for review and to be approved from our last meeting in June; 14 people approved the minutes; minutes are placed on record. Thank you!
II. This is the treasury report for review and approval; 11 people approved the treasury report. The Treasury report are placed on record. Thank you!
Last year we reached about 85% of our goals with our fundraising efforts. Be your kid’s steppingstone; this year I’m hoping we reach over 100% of our fundraising goals.
Look at Mr. Fong Dancing at our Annual Benefit in May, this is our biggest fundraising event. It’s a really fun events which showcases all the art programs that we work so hard fundraising for.
Thank you! You can always come by the PA room 101 to chat with us with any ideas, suggestions, or issues; our door is always open. You can also reach us by emailing us at PS.130pa@yahoo.com or by phone – 212-226- 8072 ext 101 or reach Lisa at 917-821-7056 or visit our blog site at http://ps130pa.blogspot.com/ for more information.
Jennie – All the art programs are really great; I have two kids and they benefit so much from these programs. These programs mean a lot to families. They exceed beyond just in school. These programs can offer outside programs such as thirds street music, my child learned to play the guitar, and they offer 1 year free lessons over the weekend.
Joe – we put ourselves out there so they can experience all these and more, not just on school grounds. Some of these programs can lead to long term benefits. There is an alumni name Grace from PS.130 who is now a TVB star thanks to our art programs.
Parent – my child is a 5th grader, and they have benefited from NDI. They are now receiving outside training.
Mr. Fong –
I have an 18 & 8 year old and I always hold on to this emotion meter; yellow, blue, red, green. Yellow is happy, Blue is feeling down, red is angry, green is calm. My two boys also experience art programs at their school but nothing like what we have at PS. 130. All these art programs can bring these kids to green, calm.
I can’t believe how fast they grow up, at dinner now we always try to talk together, share our day and our thoughts.
These art programs can help build confidence. As an Asian boy growing up, we didn’t talk about our feelings and we wanted to, we just didn’t know how to or had the space to. My kid still talks about NDI.
We are slowly updating our website. The PA helped fund our Operroo this year, which is our main source of communication; I’m also testing and using the DOE communication system as well.
With the help of the PA & parent support it helps pays for all the DOE budget doesn’t allow us to.
Next week will be a short week, there is only 3 days of school. Thank you for your children, they are awesome!
Lily – it may seem very daunting, but we, the PA really need your help and man power; anytime you have whether an hour or even 30 minutes for preparations for an event or the event its self; it helps. You will also see how much work and what goes into all the things the school does for your child. Please come into the PA to see if you could be of any help; our door is always open!
Any questions?
The school calendar is on the DOE website.
Thank you,
Closing time – 9:25am
PS 130MPA - General Meeting Presentation - Thursday, October 10, 2024
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Friday, October 4, 2024
Thursday, September 26, 2024
PS 130MPA - Book Fair sign up
Dear Families:
PS 130M Parents Association will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair on Thursday, October 23 - Wednesday, October 30 in the playroom.
For students, it’s one of the most anticipated events of the school year—but we need volunteers to make it happen. We hope that you can offer your time and talents to help students experience Bookjoy firsthand! And every purchase at the Fair directly benefits our school.
If you’re available to lend a hand at this upcoming event, please click the link below to sign up. Book fair will be open on Thursdsay, October 24 - Tuesday, October 29, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Wednesdsay, October 30, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dFfwVfvx3KYKBjR78p6kK1dBMLScIJK7JxWJFBr5k94/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you.
PS 130MPA - Executive Board Job Descriptions
PS 130M - PARENTS ASSOCIATION
一三零小學家長會
143 Baxter Street Room 101
New York, N.Y. 10013
Tel: 212-226-8072
Email: ps130mpa@yahoo.com
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PS 130 PA is made up of hard-working parents and school staff, who share their talent and time to support our school. Our goal is to nurture every student by providing social, emotional and intellectual experiences.
We encourage you to learn more about getting involved in the PS 130 community!
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Co- Presidents Job
descriptions
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Provides updates at our monthly general meetings regarding fundraising goals, events and activities. Gives support to our event coordinator for all school events and fundraising efforts. Will be a part the school’s Student Leadership Team (SLT) with the school administration. |
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Co- Treasurer Job
descriptions
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Provides monthly treasury reports and annual budgets for general meetings. Gives support to our event coordinator for all school events and fundraising efforts. |
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Co- Secretary Job
descriptions
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Provides monthly meeting minutes for the general and executive meetings. Gives support to our event coordinator for all school events and fundraising efforts. |
All positions are volunteer base, we ask for you to be available for monthly meetings, assist with preparing for most school and fundraising events.
Job duties are not just limited to your job descriptions. We work as a team and give support as needed in all aspects of being on the board to support our school and students to succeed.
For more information feel free to stop by the PA room and talk to Lisa or you can reach her at 917-821-7056.
PS 130MPA - General Meeting MInutes - Thursday, June 5, 2024
PS 130M - PARENTS ASSOCIATION
一三零小學家長會
143 Baxter Street Room 101, New York, NY 10013
Tel: 212-226-8072
Email: ps130mpa@yahoo.com Website: ps130pa.blogspot.com
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Parents Association Board Members:
Co-Presidents: Karen Ma & Joseph Li
Vice-President: Ana Fung
Co-Treasurers: Gloria Tsang & Alice Chen
Co-Secretaries: Amy Hu & Lily Wai-Lee
Parents Association Events Coordinator: Lisa Wong
Parent Coordinator: Diane Chong
Parents Association Email: ps130mpa@yahoo.com
Parents Association Website: http://ps130pa.blogspot.com
Minutes to PS 130M General Meeting June 5, 2024
Attendance: Lisa Wong, Yvonne Moy, Amy Hu, Joseph Li, Lily Wai Lee, Ana Fung, Alice Chen, Kai Mei Chan, Jennie Yin, Kathy, Charlie, Michelle, 30 other participants (see sign in sheet, in person)
Meeting Commence: 8:45 am
Translator: Lily – Chinese translator
Joseph Li – Co-President
Joe – Welcome back to our last meeting. Thank you for coming back to our June Meeting. We must have an election for next year’s SLT & Board members.
A: Jennie (SLT Member)- Hi, I’m Jennie Yin. I’m here to run the elections for PA Board members, School Leadership Team (SLT) members, and Title 1 PAC Chairperson for the upcoming school year 2024/2025.
The following PA positions are open for the 2024-2025 School Year:
President or Co-Presidents (2 positions open)
President or Co-Presidents (2 positions open)
Treasurer or Co-Treasurer (2 positions open) and
Secretary or Co-Secretary (2 positions open)
Secretary or Co-Secretary (2 positions open)
-Nominations for all positions have been taken from the floor during the May meeting. We currently do not have more nominees than positions available. But if any parent expresses an interest to self-nominate for the role today, I will take nominations from the floor when I get to that position. If there are no additional nominees, I will make a motion to approve, followed with a second motion.
-The only qualification for each of the officers is that the candidate be a parent of a child at PS 130M.
-The term of office shall be from July 1st through June 30th. Term limits for each officer position for the PA shall be three consecutive one-year terms. A parent may be elected for a fourth term in the same office provided no other parent is nominated and willing to serve.
A quick note about if you are thinking about joining the PA board and what type of work is involved. You should be able to work collaboratively as a team with a range of parents and guardians. Be willing to fundraise! Work with the goal of fostering PS 130’s administrative team’s vision for the school. Approximately 10-15 hours of volunteer week per week; this can be much more during our holidays and peak fundraising seasons. Be willing to learn A-660 guidelines and ensure compliance.
Any questions before I open the floor for nominations and voting?
The first role we will be voting for is the President/ Co-President. Joe Li was nominated in May. If there are additional nominations on the floor, please raise your hand. No one raises their hands.
Can I have the motion to approve Joe Li for the next term?
First motion – 6 people raised their hands
Second motion – 7 people raised their hands
We are confirmed Joe Li is our President
The next role we will be voting for are the Treasurer/ Co-treasurer positions. Alice Chen and Angela Mui were nominated in May. If there are any additional nominations on the floor, please raise your hand. No one raises their hands.
Angela Mui is not here today. Can I have a motion to approve Alice Chen for the next term?
First Motion – 6 people raised their hands
Second Motion – 6 people raised their hands
We confirm Alice Chen is our Treasurer.
The following vote will be for Secretary/ Co- Secretary positions. Amy Hu and Lily Wai-Lee were nominated in May. If there are any additional nominations on the floor, please raise your hand. No one raises their hands.
Can I have the motion to approve Amy Hu and Lily Wai-Lee for the next term?
First Motion – 8 People raised their hands
Second Motion - 8 People raised their hands
We confirm Amy Hu & Lily Wai-Lee as Co – Secretaries
The PA elections are now closed for the 2024- 2025 school year.
Congratulations to our Executive Board members for the 2024-2025 school year and thank you parents for supporting our kids.
Joe – For the SLT Team, we need at least 2 parents to run and for Title I, we need 1 parent.
Jennie – The job description for being a SLT member: we meet 1x a month at 7:45am in an office by the administration office. The SLT team consists of parents, PA board members, and UFT & Administration leaders. The SLT team discusses school policies and plans for the next school year. We also talk about safety concerns from higher to lower levels. These meetings are open meetings, any parent can attend these meetings but are not allowed to talk unless you are a member. I encourage parents to attend these meetings.
Charlie – I also encourage parents to attend these meetings so they will be updated with the school community.
Joe – Do we have 2 parents who would like to be a part of the SLT team? Jennie & Charlie are willing to continue to be a part of the SLT Team.
Joe – Show of hands for Jennie & Charlie to stay on as SLT members.
1st motion - 7 people raised their hands in favor of this motion.
2nd motion - 8 people raised their hands in favor of this motion.
Title I volunteer – Jennie Yin will continue as the Title I parent.
1st motion – 5 people raised their hands in favor of this motion.
2nd motion – 5 people raised their hands in favor of this motion.
Congratulations to our SLT parents and Title I parents. Thank you for your support of the school.
This year’s banquet we raised almost $80,000 after expenses.
Thank you to the staff for doing their staff raffle!
B: Mr. Fong- Thank you everyone!
Almost $80,000, what school can do that. Thank you, Lisa and the PA, can’t thank everyone enough.
My oldest son is going to B.U. $90,000 a year and he also got a $10,000 writing scholarship
A big hand for our officers for being the best M.C. this year.
My door is always open, don’t wait if there are any issues.
C: Joe - Final meeting this year, I must thank my team. Thank you for the supporting parents. Thank you Ana & Gloria, this is their last year but hopefully they will come back and support us.
Parents’ Association opening & Review.
Here are last month’s meeting minutes to be reviewed and approved. They will be posted on the PA Blog site.
Review of the minutes & Treasury reports from our last meeting in May 2023.
I. These are the minutes for review and to be approved from our last meeting in May; 3 people approved the minutes; minutes are placed on record and will be posted on the PA blog site. Thank you!
II. This is the treasury report for review and approval; 4 people approved the treasury report. Thank you!
III. Here is the 2024/2025 propose PA Budget for approval; 5 people approved the budget.
1. The PA also funds these expenses.
PA Fundraising for 2023-2024
PA Fundraising for 2023-2024
- Bake Sale
- Candy Sale
- Annual Ask
- Photo day
- Scholastic Book Fair
- Spirit Clothes
- Holiday show
- Benefit Gala
- Mother’s Day
- Handmade Bead Sale
All fundraising money goes to our kids and the art programs.
2. Upcoming events – June 2024.
- Bake Sale - Wednesday, June 12, 2024
- Talent show - Friday, June 14, 2024 – starts at 6:30pm
- Pre-k graduation - Tuesday, June 18, 2024
- 5th graduation – Thursday, June 20, 2024
- Kindergarten graduation - Tuesday, June 25, 2024
- Last day of school - Wednesday, June 26, 2024
3. The PA Funds these Programs and more
Our Art Programs & est. costs (last year)
- NDI – 1st grade & 4th grade - $17,500.
- Inside Broadway – Pre-k to 2nd Grade -$18,480
- Third Street Music School – Violin (beginners & Advance) - $10,880
- Ballroom Dancing - $9,520
- School Chorus – Voices of 130
- Spirit of PS 130 – Fife & Drum - $8,400
- Young People Chorus (YPC) – $8,650
- PS. 130 Lion Dance - $3,900
- Rosie’s Theater Kids - $8,650
- Dance to Unite - $7500
The PA also pays for some of the school supplies such as:
- Air conditioners and repairs - $11,000
- Office copier, toners, computers, and supplies - $12,000
- Student appreciation events - $12,000 (we currently have 580 students)
Thank you everyone for coming and showing your support.
Jennie suggests a reading fundraiser.
Any questions?
You can stop by the PA anytime you have an idea or any questions or
concerns.
Thank you,
Closing time – 9:30am
PS 130MPA - General Meeting Presentation - Thursday, September 26, 2024
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