Island Creek Elementary School
Parent Teacher Association
Meeting Minutes
February 6, 2007
Attendees: Dr. Owner, Mike Macrina, Liz Dunn, Lorie Kappeler, Kevin Brugman, Joanne Silbermann, Steve Wallen, Cindy Wade, Denise Bolton, Chris Connolly, Susan Shroba, Yin Mei Hueskes, Cherie Rogers-Mazyck, Liz Townsend, Toni Shipe, Marcia Pulver, Jeanne Igo and Margaret von Kolnitz, as well as Reflections participants and parents.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Liz Dunn, PTA President. Liz opened with an introduction of the PTA board members present: Steve Wallen, VP of Education, and Lorie Kappeler, Secretary. She also welcomed the Reflections program participants, their parents and guests.
The January minutes were approved.
Dr. Owner welcomed students and parents here for the Reflections ceremony. She acknowledged the hard work put forth by both students and teachers. Dr. Owner introduced the kindergarten teachers at the meeting, Chris Connolly and
Susan Shroba.
The upcoming Read-A-Thon – Crocs’ Creed Crocs Read – will have its kick-off right around the corner. There will be prizes for all whom participate, with the goal of 500 minutes of reading in 10 days (including activities and special events).
Liz welcomed past PTA presidents here tonight for the Reflections ceremony -- Jeanne Igo and Margaret von Kolnitz. She also mentioned several PTA-related events that will take place over the next few months: movie night on April 13 and an international dinner in June (tentative). On March 2, the PTA will host a Read-in and birthday party for Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat. The event will include a costume and cake decorating contest, and other activities centered on the beloved Dr. Seuss characters and books.
Education
Steve Wallen introduced Yin Mei Hueskes, chairperson of the Flex Program. Yin Mei mentioned that 77 students are enrolled in Flex. The will be a Flex concert in the spring. Brianne Martin will coordinate Mad Science for the spring. Steve also acknowledged Denise Bolton for all her hard work and dedication to the Reflections Program and Awards Ceremony.
Liz reported that the FCPS Board will make a final decision regarding overcrowding at South County Secondary in late February. It is expected that Hayfield Secondary will receive students to augment its current population.
Cindy Wade, Volunteer Chairperson, is seeking additional help to put pledge information together for the Read-A-Thon. The dates are 2/14, 2/15, 2/20 and 2/21 from 6:00-8:00 p.m., at the school.
Liz Townsend, Newsletter Chairperson, reminded everyone that the Island Breeze deadline is Friday, February 9, 2007. Website Chair Kevin Brugman mentioned that the pictures from the evening’s Reflections Ceremony will be on the PTA website by the weekend.
Ways and Means
Liz reported that Red Hot & Blue Nights were a big success in January, with Island Creek collecting approximately $600.00. Our partnership with the restaurant continues to be strong, and all were pleased with the outcome.
The Domino’s Pizza coupon sale is underway. We’ve already raised close to $600.00, with Island Creek earning $9.00 per coupon. Each one is $10.00 and does not expire until December 2008.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. The Reflections Ceremony promptly began at 7:20 p.m., with participation awards presented to ICES students. Several of the students’ projects had progressed to county- and district-level competition; Denise Bolton will keep us apprised of their progress. Cake and punch was enjoyed by all. Ceremony ended at 8 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lorie Kappeler
Secretary