Friday, September 27, 2019

General Meeting Minutes - September 19, 2019

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

Parents Association General Meeting Minutes -  September  19, 2019

Parents Association Board Members:           
Co-Presidents: Nathaniel Conan & Leslie Ng
Co-Vice Presidents: Janney Chen, Kaitlin Fuchs, Yanna Xu                                                                    Co-Treasurers: Kathy Leung & Damian Driver                                                               
Co-Secretaries: Jaimie Blas & Stephanie Lee-Wong

Parents Association Events Coordinator: Lisa Wong
Parent Coordinator:  Diane Chong
Parents Association Email:                      ps130mpa@yahoo.com
Parents Association Website:                   http://ps130pa.blogspot.com

Principal's welcome
Introduction of the Parent Association 2019-2020 board members
Introduction of Parent Coordinator & Event Coordinator

Parent Association Announcements:
Charleston Wrap Fundraising sale (September 23-October 18) Orders due October 21, 2019
Photo Day -September 26 & September 27 (Orders due October 16)
Halloween Dance Party - October 29th (3:00 PM - 4:30 PM; Admission $10)
Book Fair - November 12-November 18 (new and used books)
Parent Teacher Conference - November 14th (dismissal at 11:30am)
Annual Benefits Banquet - May 29th

Fundraising Sources:
Used books, empty toners, ink cartridges- drop off outside PA room
Box Tops - collection box near security guards desk
Amazon.com

Volunteers needed for upcoming events:
Photo day
Book Fair


Principal Remarks:
·       Mr.Fong reminded parents the school day begins at 8:15 every day and ends at 2:25(K-3) and 2:35(4-5).
·       Students are required to wear uniform Monday thru Thursday. Uniform consist of a navy blue collar shirt and khaki, navy or denim pants.
·       Mr. Fong reminded all parents to please visit the schools website at www.ps130m.org for up-to-date information about the school and events. Also on the school website you can find a link for the Network for good to make a donation towards our schools Arts Programs.
·       Mr. Fong has been utilizing the Mood Meter with teachers and students.
·       Mr. Fong recognized PS 130’s PA for their commitment to the school and strong fundraising efforts.
·       Mr. Fong addressed a question regarding construction of the bathroom located near the cafeteria.  The School Construction Authority came to our school and said they could renovate two of our bathrooms, so we chose the one most often used by our students, the two bathrooms by our cafeteria.
·       Mr. Fong addressed parent’s concerns about hot lunches. Con-Ed had to turn off gas in the building to insure everyone’s safety they will be turning it on as soon as it is okay. Until then there will be no hot lunches provided
·       PS 130 no longer is using the Remind App. We are working towards another system (CNXT) a notice will be set out as soon as it is approved.

Mr. Fong notified parents Ms. Samparon will be on personal leave until April 2020