PTA/CAC Meeting Feb 11

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CAC Meeting Notes

Tuesday, February 11, 2054, 4 to 5pm, Brentwood Community Room

Attendees

Jessica Hosack, Principal

Elise Baughman, Asst. Principal

Melanie Thompson, 1st Grade Teacher

Maddie Eisenhauer, 1st Grade Teacher

Emily Pumphret, 2nd Grade Teacher

Sofia Scott, 3rd Grade Teacher

Marisa Nazzaro, 4th Grade Teacher

Jill Stockton, 5th Grade Teacher

Christina Caffrey, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher

Rachel Ladov, CAC Chair and 5th Grade Parent

Jessica Momb, 2nd Grade Parent

Erin Zehr, PTA President and Parent

Jairy, 4th Grade Parent

Sabia Siddiqi, 2nd Grade Parent

Meeting Called to Order: 4:02pm

Notes

Ice Breaker

Valentines candy preference and first celeb crush

Introductions

Discussion 

No public comment

Gardening Grant Brainstorming

Using grant money from 2023 ($2,600)

Looking for teacher input, lesson plan ideas and opportunities for community/parent involvement. 

Kinder - pumpkin unit, flowers in the spring and bugs (butterflies) - life cycles of plants and bugs

Used as a life skill unit (veggies for cooking) and/or life skills for older grades

Gardening Club (student action team)

Composing unit?

Butterfly garden around the fairy tree

Gardening Konstella “chat” to ensure everyone involved knows what is happening (add 1 person from each team - science lead). Send reps to Principal Hosack by Friday. (include Ms Considine in group)

 Principal Update

Map Update

  • 83% of students are on or above grade level. 17% of students are below or “not meeting.” 6% in need of service or intervention
  • Math - increased in growth by 2% and decreased did not meet by 2%
  • Reading - 83% of students are on or above grade level. 1% less student overall that did not meet growth target. Less “mastery” but more in “above grade level” 

Registration updates

  • PK early bird ends on March 7th. It is tuition-based and is a true lottery. 
  • Priority registration has ended (transfers)
  • General registration opens April 1st for all including tuition and eligible PK

Staff Updates

  • 47 staff have filled out staff intent form (of 65ish staff). Only 1 request for transfer to secondary. 

Booster Bolt Bulldog Fun Run

  • Kick-off March 10th. Run is March 28th
  • Purpose
    • Staff appreciation
    • Professional development
    • Instructional materials
    • Building needs
    • Instructional coach (to support teachers)
  • Changes this year
    • Led and organized by Brentwood staff
    • Keep a larger % or funds raised (10% more stays in house)
    • Group Prizes
    • Run will be at Brentwood Park (bubble run, grade-level themes)

Budget

  • Budgets are delayed (property values are down so funds are delayed)

PTA Update

Thursday PTA membership meeting - preparing for Rally Day (Feb 24th 11:00 to 12:30). Full schedule on Konstella (RSVP Rally Day)

Brentwood After Dark - March 1st

 

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