Carl R. Streams PTO Minutes
Regular Meeting, October 13, 2015
The October 13th regular meeting of the Carl R. Streams Elementary School PTO was called to order at 9:34 am in the Streams LGI Room. President AlissaMammana called the meeting to order and Secretary Eean Kerber recorded the proceedings. 23people were in attendance.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
The October 13th Agenda was approved.
The minutes of the September 2015 regular meeting were (silently) read.
Speakers:
Dr. Judy Bulazo, USCSD Director of Curriculum and Professional Development, reported on the new grading system and report cards at the elementary level. Our current report card has not changed for at least 30 years. There will still be no letter grades for elementary students- instead we will continue with the Standards-Based reporting approach. For the 2015-16 school year, there will be a different report card for each elementary grade level. Academic and behavior goals and performance indicators have changed. Behavior goals will be marked with a checkmark in one of two columns: M (meets expectations) or an I (needs improvement). If an “I” is marked, clarification will be provided in the comments. Performance Indicators have three difference levels: M (Meets grade level standards), P (Progressing towards grade level standards), or E (Experiencing difficulty with grade level standards). An additional indicator ofw/smeans reached mastery with support. The narrative comments will have more space for the teachers to give detailed feedback. Teachers have been inserviced on this new format. New report cards will be sent out on November 6. Parent and teacher feedback will be solicited, and this year is considered a pilot year.
Treasurer’s Report- Treasurer Heather Zieglerprovided information on Kid Stuff Coupon Book whichwas able to bring in $2,721.35, and Streams will get half of that amount. Stravaganza is still being tallied.
The Streams PTO General Fund had an ending cash balance of $9668.48 as of October 1, 2015.
Correspondence- Eean Kerber shared a letter from the USC Board of School Directors thanking Streams for the $38,627.70 raised and spent on the various programs and activities during the 2014-15 school year.
President’s Report- President AlissaMammana
The District Open Mike will be at Boyce on November 2. Clearances will be discussed.
At the October school board meeting, information will be given on school improvements.
The USC Hall of Fame will be on October 16.
The USC PT Council is selling umbrellas for $30 as part of their Outreach Program. The sale will go on through October 31. Contact Brooke Tarcson for info.
The Community Foundation has a book club. They are reading The Girl in the Spider Web this month.
Vice-President- Vice-President Leria Milessaid we pulled in $1,598.09 in sales for the Chik-Fil-A spirit Night. We get to keep part of that amount which totaled $239.71.
Picture Day was a success.
Spirit Wear is being sold. Please look for the Streams specific clothing on the website.
2nd Vice-President- Dr. Miller gave a big thank you about Stravaganza and how well run the night ended up being. Dr. Miller will be meeting with district administrators this week about the SreamsPlayground project. 4th grade Open Mike happening on Thursday October 15th. Bus Safety week will be the week of October 19th. Harvest Parties will be on October 30 for all grades. Remember NO SPRAY to be used. New this year, parents must be preregistered ahead of time to help with the parties. Only preregistered parents with clearances will be permitted in the school building.
Fourth grade buddies met with younger students this week about actions that make a difference.
Teacher Representative- There was no report.
Board Advisor –Ann Rhodes had no report.
Committee Reports:
Arts in USC-There is a new contest to replace the Reflections contest. There are different themes:
High School- Congressional Arts Project
Fort Couch-Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards (January)
Boyce-Protect Our Watershed, visual arts (April)
Elementary- Tell Me a Story (Spring)
Logo contest for the Arts in USC- deadline is end of October. Information is online.
Book Swap-November 5th and 6th. Exchange your used books for other used books.
Snuggle Up and Read is November 5th6:30pm. There will be four sessions with numerous themes. Cookies are being served at this event.
Box Tops/Campbell’s Labels- still send in your Box Tops and Campbell Soup Labels up until October 23rd. Please label them in separate bags with your child’s name and room number so their class will get credit. The top classrooms will win and receive $5 gift cards to the Dollar Tree.
Bus Safety Week- Week of October 19th.
Kids Stuff Coupon books- there are still 73 coupon books outstanding. Please return all unpurchased books ASAP.
Clothing Sale/Spiritwear- sales are currently being accepted until October 19. All sales are online only. Adult sizes are available. Email Michele Fisher or Leslie Pope with questions.
e-bulletin- Please send info to April Jackson by the 21st of every month!
Membership-In September there were 101 individuals and 16 staff members who joined. Individual memberships are being offered this year, not family. E Alerts will be coming about purchasing the hard copy of the directory, probably by end of October.
Stravaganza-A BIG thank you to all the volunteers, Committee Chairs, Sponsors, families, teachers and Dr. Miller for awell run night! All the time and energy spent was much appreciated. A big thank you to the Raffle Chairs for all the organized donations! Ticket sales, thank you for all your time. Thank you to Zoe Weaver for the decorations! Thank you to the teachers for the Lottery Tree. Thank you to food and bake sale volunteers!
REPORTING/ORGANIZATION:
Outreach- In addition,there will be a candy collection Monday, November 2rd for any unwanted candy for the Red Door Project. Also, each grade will be asked to donate a food item for SHIM during their Special Level Nights.
We started an Outreach project on October 12 through Crayola. Please bring in any old markers to be recycled into clean burning fuel. This collection will be ongoing.
Old Business- none
The minutes from the September 2015meeting were approved as read.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 am.
Submitted By: ______Date approved: ______
Things to Note
Giant Eagle Card: Please remember to sign up to help benefit our school for Apples for Students. Just register your Advantage Card # with Stream’s school and your purchases will give our school money. This will not affect your perks! Visit
E-bulletin deadline: Info due to April Jackson @ by October 21st
Open Mike this month:
Fourth grade is this month at MadhuVerma’s home at 9:30am on October 15.
District Open Mike: There will also be an Open Mike at Boyce
School on November 2 at 7pm with Dr. O’Toole.
Room Parents: You can get the room budget/balance from Stacy
Knierim at
Chik-Fil-A Spirit Night: The September fundraiser brought us a
profit of $239. The next Spirit Night will be on Feb. 4.
Nutrition Center: Kim Cooper, head of the Nutrition Center, will be at our next PTO meeting on November 10.
Meeting Attendance
Robin TeklinskiKatie Perotti
NataleaOliverioChris Furlong
Rita Patel
Pam Kunjara
Melissa Galbraith
Judit Andrews
Nicole Paoly
Stacy Knierim
Julie Zeringue
Kathy Ginsberg
Trisha Krofcheck
Penney Miller
Kelly Shedleski
Jen Clougherty
Dora Rudic