CMIT South PTO Meeting Minutes
February 10, 2015
The meeting was called to order by Bobby Hand.
Minutes and Treasurer’s report were read. Amend minutes to add Picture Day under Upcoming Events
Principal’s Update
Facility Update
· Working on permit, budget and floorplan
· Nothing is 100% confirmed
· CLF intends to purchase the building
· Saw blueprint
· Phase 1 will focus on housing 6th – 8th graders; Phase 2 focus on high school the following summer
· Construction began in May 2011 for CMIT North and took several months and was completed in time for the school year. Since using the same construction company, expect school will be ready in time as long as start in May or early June
· Maryland is ranked 43 out of 44 in Charter schools. There are a lot of rules and regulations
· Will provide PTO with any updates
· There will be enough space for drop off/pick up; good amount of parking
· Can tour new location prior to school starting?
o Can’t promise. At CMIT North, tours were held by parents coming in to help assemble desks and get the building ready. Contractor may still be doing construction until the 1st day of school
· Will share floor plans of new building in advance?
o Yes
Staff Changes
· There is nothing going on in the building. No one is scaring the teachers away. People leave for different reasons. In all instances had qualified teachers in the classroom the next day so no disruption in learning to students
· Ms. Ortiz – certification issue
· Ms. Harvey – decided not to teach and other confidential reasons
· Mr. A – decided to change careers
· Mrs. Beyaz – moved out of state for family reasons
· Contact Mr. AG for any specific or other questions
Bowling League
· Brings parents, staff and students together
· Typically 8-10 weeks
· Fundraising event
· Parent from CMIT South is coordinating with CMIT North. Location may be College Park or Crofton
Other
· Robotics Club will continue. May combine electronics and robotics
· Home Visits – will continue as much as they can. Will be some Saturday & weekday evenings
· PARCC Assessment
o Ms. Asafa planning a parent information night to provide information
o Will be Pearson login
o Digits – if on, should be ready
o Reading – difficult for most middle schoolers; working on writing
o This is the first year so very limited information from PGCPS
o Using Chromebooks daily will help students comfort level since familiar
Multicultural Event
· CLF has 2 major events – STEM Fair and Multicultural Event
· Each school is requested to donate $500
· Will be Friday, March 13th at 7pm in Hanover MD
Website
· As a technology school, we should improve our website so asking to create a Task Force
· Students should also be involved, they may have good ideas
Insurance
· Motion and PTO body approved the purchase of insurance. Will cover 1 year from the date set up
Talent Show
· Natalie Melton gave an update on the Talent Show. Concluded 2nd round auditions last week; SGA is participating
· Will be Friday, March 6th at PG Community College in the Queen Anne Theatre. Tickets $5 in advance; $7 at the door
· Want to get a local group of artists to perform
· Will be selling food
· Winners will get iPads, etc..
· Need parent volunteers to assist with bake sale, ticket sales, A/V, etc..
· If parents are or know people who are vocal coaches, musicians, comedians, magicians, etc., their help is needed. Want the kids to put on a show and it would be helpful to receive pointers from experts
· Ticket sales start February 18th
· May set up Eventbrite for parents to pay online so kids don’t lose tickets
· Will set up Volunteerspot.com so parents can volunteer.
· Any questions, email
Membership Drive
· Class with the most PTO members will receive pizza party. As of today, the standings are:
o 3rd – UMD & Princeton tied (26%)
o Hampton – 32%
o MIT – 41%
· Drive will go through next Friday
Fundraisers
· Chick Fil-A – Friday 2/20 @ Steeplechase 7-9pm
· Penny Drive – Can’t leave money out so need to reconsider process
· Valentine Candygram – will be postponed
Family Fun Day
· June 10th, 11th or 12th
· Allen’s Pond - $280 (can go to City Hall to get application); has paddleboat, basketball court, park, amphitheater, pavilion
· FOP Lodge - $425
· Watkins Park
· Patuxent River Park (Upper Marlboro, off 301)
Book Fair
· 2/27 - Preview for kids
· 3/2 – Muffin for Moms Monday
· 3/3 – Team Shirt Tuesday
· 3/4 – We Win Wednesday (No uniforms)
· 3/5 – Things to Do Thursday (Classroom activities)
· 3/6 – Fun for Fathers Friday
Summer Programs
· See attached file for listing of summer programs discussed
Other
· Email if you have questions or to request meeting topics
· Student Services Learning Form – be sure to complete so can get credit for; submit to Front Office; School Max has # hours listed
· Picture Day March 4th
· Sign up for Giant A+ card
· Box Tops deadline is March 2nd
· Target also has a program if someone is willing to sign CMIT South up
· Everyone must complete PTO Activity Form to request activity or fundraising event
· Next meeting is March 10th
Summer Programs
Exxon Mobile Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp- no cost
For 6-8th graders
GPA of Bin Math and Science classes
2 week residential science camp last year at Bowie State University
The Harris Foundation
1330 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 2550
Houston, Texas 77056
Phone: 713.877.1731
Fax: 713.877.8669
Army Educational Outreach Program(AEOP) - No cost
Program called Gains in the Education of Math and Science (GEMS)
4 day commuter science camp at Walter Reed Research Facility or Wheaton High School
Preferably 7-81
graders
University of Maryland
Stepping Stones to the Future
Rising 7-81
graders
1 week commuter Engineering camp
$425.00
Contact Dawn Ginnetti- (301)405-0315,
CyberStem Camp
1 week commuter camp in cyber security for rising ih -81
grade girls
$490.00
Contact Ashlyn VanderWoude- (301)405-6735,
United States Naval Academy- Summer Stem Program
Summer STEM 2015's theme will be "Land, Air and Sea: Exploring Navy Technology on All Fronts."
Rising 9-11th graders
1 week residential STEM camp
$425.00
I found a lot of camps on the website, http://thecommonmom.com/surnmercampsforgiftedkidsandteens
18 · 5(· A. JAMES CLARK
SCHOOL OF E NGINEE RING
KEYs to Empowering Youth
Science and Engineering Workshop
Work with your peers and current University of Maryland engineering students to learn about engineering through fun, hands-on activities!
Workshop Date
Saturday, April 11, 2015
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Register Today!
http://www.wie.umd.edu/k12/keys-program
SY14-15, Meeting 5
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For More Information:
Dawn Ginnetti
KEYs Program Coordinator
301-405-0315
Program Audience: Girls aged 11-13
Program Cost: $20 per participant
Program Includes: Four hands-on engineering activities, lunch, program t-shirt, and closing ceremony
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