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
Parents Association
General Meeting Minutes April 11, 2019
Parents Association Board
Members: Co-Presidents:
Nathaniel Conan & Leslie Ng
Co-Vice Presidents:
Janney Chen, Jui Wen Ye,
Co-Treasurers: Kathy Leung & Damian Driver Co-Secretaries:
Kaitlin Fuchs & Jaimie Gautier
Parents Association Events
Coordinator: Lisa Wong
Parent Coordinator: Diane Chong
Parent Association
Upcoming Events:
• Family/Health Day-May 4 (Volunteers and donations needed)
• Mother’s Day Sale- May 10 (Volunteers needed)
• Family/Health Day-May 4 (Volunteers and donations needed)
• Mother’s Day Sale- May 10 (Volunteers needed)
• Book Fair- May 13 to May 17 (Volunteers needed)
• Parents Teacher Conference- May 15 (2 group sessions held in evening)
• NDI -Parent show-4th Grade- May 21
• Banquet goody wrapping- May 24th (Volunteers needed)
• Annual Benefit Banquet- May 31
• Parents Teacher Conference- May 15 (2 group sessions held in evening)
• NDI -Parent show-4th Grade- May 21
• Banquet goody wrapping- May 24th (Volunteers needed)
• Annual Benefit Banquet- May 31
• NYS Math Test – May 1, 2
• NYS Science State Test- June 3
PA Announcements:
• Board members will be nominated today; official vote will occur at PA meeting in June.
• Nominations were as follows: Co-President: Nathaniel Conan and Leslie Ng, Vice-President: Janney Chan and Kaitlin Fuchs, Co-Treasures: Kathy Leung and Damian Driver, Secretaries: Jaimie Gautier, Stephanie Lee, Yanna Xu.
PA Announcements:
• Board members will be nominated today; official vote will occur at PA meeting in June.
• Nominations were as follows: Co-President: Nathaniel Conan and Leslie Ng, Vice-President: Janney Chan and Kaitlin Fuchs, Co-Treasures: Kathy Leung and Damian Driver, Secretaries: Jaimie Gautier, Stephanie Lee, Yanna Xu.
Principal Remarks:
• Please visit the schools website at www.ps130m.org for up-to-date information about the school and events.
• Today (4/11) is the deadline for the school survey; We are currently at 56% forms submitted.
• The 5th grade recently had the opportunity to attend an assembly in school called, “Small Decisions vs. Not -So-Smart Decisions.”
• Mr. Fong has been utilizing the “Mood Meter” with teachers and students. One parent asked that it be distributed in both Chinese and English.
• Mr. Fong discussed the benefits of reading and discussed the book he is currently reading, “The Happiness Advantage” by Shawn Achor.
• PS 130 recently raised almost $11,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
• Middle school acceptance letters are anticipated to be emailed out next week, which is a change from how they used to be sent home via envelope in school. The letters will also be mailed home. The school guidance counselor, Ms. Levanoni is available for any question’s parents may have.
• Mr. Fong recognized PS 130’s PA for their commitment to the school and strong fundraising efforts.
• Mr. Fong addressed a question regarding holding an “Open House” where parents can visit the classrooms. Parents are encouraged to speak to Mr. Fong about scheduling an after-school tour if needed and encouraged the parents to sign up for in-class events such as chaperoning trips to gain a sense of the student’s classroom to minimize classroom disruption.
• Please sign up for the “Remind” app. Information is posted outside of the school.
• SLT membership is also up for nomination; if interested please submit your name for consideration/elections.
• Please visit the schools website at www.ps130m.org for up-to-date information about the school and events.
• Today (4/11) is the deadline for the school survey; We are currently at 56% forms submitted.
• The 5th grade recently had the opportunity to attend an assembly in school called, “Small Decisions vs. Not -So-Smart Decisions.”
• Mr. Fong has been utilizing the “Mood Meter” with teachers and students. One parent asked that it be distributed in both Chinese and English.
• Mr. Fong discussed the benefits of reading and discussed the book he is currently reading, “The Happiness Advantage” by Shawn Achor.
• PS 130 recently raised almost $11,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
• Middle school acceptance letters are anticipated to be emailed out next week, which is a change from how they used to be sent home via envelope in school. The letters will also be mailed home. The school guidance counselor, Ms. Levanoni is available for any question’s parents may have.
• Mr. Fong recognized PS 130’s PA for their commitment to the school and strong fundraising efforts.
• Mr. Fong addressed a question regarding holding an “Open House” where parents can visit the classrooms. Parents are encouraged to speak to Mr. Fong about scheduling an after-school tour if needed and encouraged the parents to sign up for in-class events such as chaperoning trips to gain a sense of the student’s classroom to minimize classroom disruption.
• Please sign up for the “Remind” app. Information is posted outside of the school.
• SLT membership is also up for nomination; if interested please submit your name for consideration/elections.
