Stanley School PTO Minutes
October 10, 2012
Welcome
Principal Report:
MCAS Results – Mr. Daniels
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Mr. Daniels entry plan/school improvement plan is driven by collaboration between
teachers and principal
School Council meeting was held Oct 1 where action plan was discussed
School Council made up of teachers and parents: Mrs. Norton, Mrs. Sheehan, Mrs.
Colletti, Johannah Morgen, Sarah Marston and Julie Jensen
Generally high scores with dips in 2009 and 2012
Compared to other elementary schools in Swampscott, we are not making as much
progress. Our student growth percentile is below 50%
State looking at % of high needs student population (High needs includes students with
disabilities, low income and ELL). High needs percentages for 2009 and 2012 were 11%
Mr. Daniels approach to addressing drop in scores is increasing “Differentiated
Instruction.” This would include professional development for teachers to learn better
methods to serve our high end students as well as high needs population
According to Mr. Daniels, “teaching to the middle” gets scores like this. This is why
differentiated instruction is so important
Teachers are very aware of their team goals and working together to look at what works:
i.e. Mrs. Norton’s weekly math challenge. An “extra” opportunity for kids to be
challenged
Many parents stated a concern for increased focus on our accelerated population and
moving kids from low to average and meet expectations to exceeding
Pam Angelakis currently evaluating budget for professional development
District will have to look at reallocating money because there is no extra
Stanley is now a level 2 school thereby making Swampscott at level 2 district
Wish List from teachers
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New laptop cart
3 Smart Boards for Interventionist, ELL teachers and speech teacher
I-PAD for speech teacher
Professional Development library for teachers (Mr. Daniels)
Maureen Kellet, Food Services
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We are seeing results of the Child Nutrition Act more this year
Maureen working with marketing consultants and nutritionist on how to incorporate
these changes
Required to have 5 options daily: a milk, protein, grain, vegetable and fruit. Kid are
required to take 3 out of the 5 which must include ½ cup of fruit or veggie
Protein down from 2 oz to 1 oz in elementary schools
More regulations coming down next year that have already been heeded in Swampscott
i.e. eliminating chocolate milk
Will also include offering an orange or red veggie and dark green at least 2x a week
Due to Mr. Daniels changing the lunch schedule, kids now have more time to eat
because they spend less time in cafeteria line!
Holiday Fair Raffle Baskets- Dorothy Ross & Betsy Correnti – Co-Chairs
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Email to room parents will go out shortly regarding grade specific themes.
Flyers will go asking for family donations.
Book Fair – Rachel Dicker
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Book Fair will be held Thursday, November 1st and Friday, November 2nd
This year Book Fair will be Scholastic
Book Fair coincides with “Back to School” morning
There is also a credit card options as well as ability to buy books on-line
Kids will go to Fair with their classes on Thursday & Friday. Fair will also be open
during “Back to School” morning. There will be no after school hours due to scheduling
conflicts with ASP.
Holiday Fair – Ashley Burse
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Holiday Fair planning/volunteer meeting next Thursday, October 18th at 10:00 in back
room at Panera
Need volunteers to run craft tables. Usually have between 8-10 tables
In the next few weeks, there will be a lot of emails/flyers coming home regarding the
Book Fair, Raffle Baskets and Holiday Fair. We need a ton of volunteers to make this a
success so any way that parents can help is very much appreciated!
Orange Leaf Fundraiser
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Was a great success. We raised $408 and are invited back for more!
Next fundraiser: Swizzles on October 30th (early release day)
25% of proceeds collected that day will go to PTO
PTO Dues
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$8725 – thank you to all families who have sent money in. Not too late if you still
haven’t
Upcoming Important Dates
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Show your community spirit by visiting the Stanley table at the Antique Car Show this
Sunday, October 14th 10:00am – 2:00pm
Next PTO meeting: Tuesday, November 6th at 7:30pm