May 8, 2012 |
Sue Kennedy started the meeting by thanking all of the volunteers that participated in Cleaner Greener Quincy. The Montclair grounds look GREAT! Thanks to Mrs. Joyce (and her helpers) for her efforts in coordinating the successful event.
Upcoming Events
May 8th Teachers Luncheon – Deb Nelson coordinator EVENT WAS A SUCCESS! All the teachers and support staff enjoyed the food that our parents made and brought in, Thank you all!
May Festival May 19 – raffle tickets have been sent home – remember please sell to family and friends only (please do not sell door to door) The deadline for grade theme baskets donations is Friday 5/11.
If you would like to volunteer at the festival, please email Montclair_pto@yahoo.com specify the time and event you would like monitor.
Ice Cream Social June 7th 6pm to 8pm
Principal Mr. Perfetuo Report
- Playground –final design is being worked on - there will be meeting with the contractor at the end of this month. The playground is expected to be ready by September.
- Centennial The celebration is scheduled for October 20th 2012 Saturday from 1pm – 3pm.
- Media Center- We are always in need of volunteers to reshelf books and sign books out, if you are interested please contact the pto. (afternoons only)
- Spring pictures – we are open to other contact picture people. Currently we haven’t signed with Lifetouch. A decision will be made by June.
- Fifth grade class trip June 13th
- Fifth grade graduation June 15th 8:45am
- First day of school for school year 2012-2013 is September 5
Treasurers Report Kerri Grippi
Kerri reviewed the treasurer’s report.
Mrs. Connolly – first grade teacher thanked pto for their support for funding the first grade Curious Creatures in house field trip. The students were able to see lizards, bunnies, an alligator, python, milk snake, flying squirrel, scorpion, and more. There were even two baby skunks that were literally minutes old – the mother skunk had two babies on the ride to Montclair. The first graders had a so much fun!!
City Wide – Maureen Flynn was nominated and voted in as our new representative for Montclair Elementary. Congratulations!
April 10, 2012
Sue Kennedy started the meeting by thanking everyone who volunteered at the Scholastic Book Fair, participated in the Club get together, and supported the Cash Calendar.
Upcoming Events
May Festival
Ad booklet ‘shout out’ request forms will be sent home with the students. This is a great opportunity to advertise business or say a special something to your child.
May 19th planning is underway for the May Festival. We are looking for volunteers to help with this event. Please contact PTO for details.
Teachers Luncheon
May 8th – If you are interested in making a dish/ dessert/ appetizer etc. please contact
Deb Nelson at Montclair pto@yahoo.com
Book Fair 2012-2013 School year
We are looking into other ways to have an effective book fair that will not only benefit
the students but also the teachers.
Centennial Brick Install
We have a parent volunteer to coordinate the brick install. He is a mason, however, you
do not have to be to help with the installation. We are looking for a couple strong hands
to help make this a success. If you are interested, please contact the principals office or
PTO directly. As always, we appreciate your support!
Principal Mr. Perfetuo Report:
Playground – The final details are being worked out – installation is tentative for
the summer. We are all looking forward to this new playground for the students.
Centennial
(as stated above) Bricks are for sale for anyone interested. We are also looking for 2 volunteers to help with the installation.If you are interested
please contact:
PTO at Montclair pto@yahoo.com
The celebration is scheduled for October 20th 2012 Saturday from 1pm – 3pm.
Media Center
If you would like to help reshelf books afternoons anytime
between 11:30am and 2:30pm please let us know.
Ice Cream Social – June 7th @ 6pm – 8pm details will be sent home closer to the
event.
MCAS – Students did a great job with the first session There will be an MCAS
night for parents on Thursday April 26th 6:30pm – 8:00pm. There will be a
presentation given by the teachers to explain the types of test questions, strategies
taught etc. This is very informative… a must see!
Fifth grade class trip June 13th
Fifth grade graduation June 15th 8:45am
Treasurers Report
Kerri reviewed the treasurer’s report.
City Wide Meeting (Ann Mariano)
• Common Core Standards teachers are introducing some of the common core
standard changes to the students. This is a gradual process. If you have any
questions, please contact Mr. Pertetuo via email or phone.
• Tech Support – they are trying to make sure that there are enhancements when
it comes to turnaround time with “system” problems. There has been mention
of updating schools to have wireless internet etc. If you would like additional
detailed information regarding City Wide please contact Ann Mariano via PTO
email.
February 7, 2012
The meeting started with a greeting from Sue Kennedy. There is one position open on the PTO board, “corresponding secretary”. If you are interested in the position, please contact the PTO via email at Montclair_pto@yahoo.com.
Principal’s Report:
Mrs. Hurley represented the principal. She said that the Chinese New Year celebration was a success. The Lion Dance was amazing and a special acknowledgement goes out to Cathay Pacific for their very generous donations.
Playground – Montclair is still waiting for the result of the CPA grant
(community preservation act). If we are awarded, the funds will help pay for the new playground.
Read-a-thon – February 15th thru February 29th. A notice will be sent home with the event details.
Read Across America March 2nd. We are looking for volunteers to read to the students during the school day on the 2nd. Anyone can volunteer. A notice will be sent home with the event details.
MCAS
March 20 Tuesday will be a full day of school for all students. The fourth graders will be doing their long composition for MCAS.
ELA March 20 – April 2 (exact date to be determined)
Math May 7 – May 22 (exact date to be determined)
Kindergarten Registration & new to the school first graders
Registration will be held March 6 9am – 2pm. The paperwork that is needed can be downloaded from the QPS website or can be picked up in the main office. Please see Mrs. Tobin. Screening will take place on May 22nd.
February 10th Parents night out 5:30pm – 8:30pm. Montclair students K-5 can participate. First child $20. each additional $10.
Treasurers Report Kerri Grippi reviewed her report in detail. If you would like specific details please contact her at the above email.
New Business
Scholastic Book Fair Feb 29th March 1st There will be a book fair during the two school days makeup date March 2nd. Volunteers are needed! Set up on the 28th as well as during the three days of sales. If you are interested, please email PTO. Details about the event will be sent home closer to the event.
Fundraising Night out! Saturday March 3rd (early evening 5pm – 8pm tentatively) at the Varsity Club in Quincy. Details about the event will be sent home with your child.
Cash Calendar Mrs. Diauto’s class had the most classroom participation and sales. The class will have an ice cream party as a prize. Congratulations to all her students!
Evan Dwyer Book Scholarship winner- Kathleen Sheridan. Kathleen graduated from Montclair in 2003. Congratulations to Kathleen!
The next PTO meeting will be April 10th at 7pm.
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Montclair PTO
January 10, 2012
Sue Kennedy started the meeting by thanking everyone who volunteered at the Holiday Bazaar. All the volunteers did an excellent job making this event a success. A special thanks to all the volunteers and families that participated in ornament night, bake sale, coupon book sales, and spirit wear sales. It’s the parent/staff support that truly makes a difference.
Cash Calendar
Cash Calendars will be on sale from January 18th through January 30. Each calendar is $5. The top classrooms that sell the most will get a prize! The classroom with the most participation will also win a prize!
A cash calendar is a calendar for the month of February. Each day one name will be pulled and the cash dollar amount on that date will be given to the lucky winner. The prizes range from $25. to $100. You have the opportunity to win every day for the entire month of February. Try your luck …. buy a calendar!!!
Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair will be held on February 29 and March 1st. Volunteers are needed. More information will be sent home with your child.
May Festival
May Festival will be on May 19th. The planning is underway.
Principals Report
Mrs. Malvesti – The 100th year celebration bricks are for sale until February 17th.
The playground committee has raised approx. $13,000. The students are Montclair had a penny drive. They raised an amazing amount of $1,017.95. Hats off to the students!!
Zumba Fitness the playground committee invites students and families for another night of fitness to raise funds for a playground. January 20th 6pm-6:45pm geared towards children and 7pm-7:45pm for a more challenging session. Admission is $10. per person.
Chinese New Year celebration – January 20th We will be having the Lion Dance and celebration during school
Parents night out February 10th 5:30pm – 8:30pm. Montclair students K-5 can participate. First child $20. each additional $10.
Kindergarten Registration will be held March 6 9am – 2pm. The paperwork that is needed can be download from the QPS website or can be picked up in the main office. Please see Mrs. Tobin. Screening will take place on May 22nd.
Common Core Standards teachers are introducing some of the common core standard changes to the students. This is a gradual process. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Malvesti via email or phone.
Treasurers Report City Wide
Kerri Grippi reviewed the treasurers report. No update to report
PTO November 1, 2011
Meeting Minutes
Welcome to Montclair Elementary School
Words from Sue Kennedy and the PTO team
· Thank you to all who helped out with the Hoedown! It was another successful event that happened because of your support. Thanks Again!
· Box Tops – Congratulations to Mr. Peffedios 3rd grade class for collecting the most box tops. Their prize will be a classroom pizza party.
Coupon Book Fund Raiser - Starting November 7 – 21
· Flyers will be sent home with the children to explain/ show some of the many valuable coupons available in each book. You can purchase a book for $25. Our sales goal is 300 books. There will be a prize for the student that sells the most. (There will be a book in the main office if you would like to take a look at it before you purchase one).
Mrs. Malvesti
· Lifetouch pictures – we have not renewed a contract with Lifetouch yet. There will be a meeting scheduled in January where you can meet sales representatives from other photo companies. Based on feedback from our parents, we will decide which vendor would best fit our needs. If you have a vendor you would like to see at this meeting, please let us know. Email address listed above.
· Montclair School
We hope to win the $50,000 funding for a new playground. Details will be sent home with the children. Please vote every day until Dec 9.
· Docent Art will be starting in December at Montclair School
Mrs. Hurley
· MCAS – presentation was given to explain how to read MCAS test results. She handed out a detailed packet which was very informative. Should you like a copy of the packet or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Hurley at MHurley@quincy.k12.ma.us. Montclair does have an assessment team to analyze that data in order to help meet the AYP.
· We have been informed that the common core standards will change in 2014. Any questions look on the Website or feel free to email Mrs. Malvesti.
Treasury Kerri Grippi
- Treasurer’s report/allocation was approved.
Upcoming events
Holiday Bazaar December 14th & 15th
If you would like to volunteer, please contact the PTO via email for details
- Ornament Night December 15th
PTO meetings are a great way to bring new ideas to the school, meet other parents, and get involved. Please join us next meeting January 10th 7pm.
PTO October 11, 2011
Meeting Minutes
Welcome to Montclair Elementary School
The meeting started with an introduction to the new board. Sue Kennedy (President) introduced her team, as well as, informed parents of the upcoming events.
- Spirit wear – Spirit wear is a new fundraiser that starts this week and will continue through 10-28. A price list and pictures of the clothing has been sent home with the children. There are also samples hung in the gym. This is a great opportunity to show school pride.
- Kids Stuff Books – a coupon book can be purchased for $25.00. The book consists of many coupons from restaurants to department stores to toy stores. It is a great way to save on many different purchases.
- Harvest Hoedown – will be held on October 28th from 6pm-8pm. This event is lots of fun. Both children and parents are welcome to join in the event by dressing up in a costume of your choice. Snacks and drinks will be available. There will be music and dancing. Tickets are $3 per person. They will be sold from 8:30am – 9:00am Wednesday 26th, Thursday 27th & Friday 28th in the front office and also at the door. Tickets are limited so plan ahead.
Mrs. Malvesti welcomed everyone (especially the new parents).to the new school year and gave updates about the new playground,100th Year Celebration, School Maintenance, Docent Art, Media Center, and MCAS testing.
- New Playground - a new playground is in the planning stages. It will be completed the summer of 2012 on the
West Squantum Street side of the school. TheHolbrook Street side of the school will be sealed and painted. The fundraising goal is $50,000. If you would like to make a donation, or know someone who would like to, forms are located in the front office. - 100th Year Celebration – would you believe that our school will be 100 years old next fall. We will be selling T-Shirts and personalized bricks for a potential walkway. All proceeds will fund the celebration.
- School Maintenance - The gym floor was refinished, hallways and classrooms were repainted and maintained. Currently, there is also some roof maintenance being done.
- Docent Art – We are looking for volunteers to teach Docent Art. If you are interested please contact Mrs. Malvesti for details.
- We are looking for volunteers to reshelf books in the media center. If you are interested, please contact the office. This is a great opportunity to help make reading fun for the kids. Make your own hours.
- MCAS testing - All 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will take the MCAS test. There will an agenda item at next months PTO meeting. Please bring your questions or concerns to the table.
Treasurer’s Report - Kerri Grippi reviewed the report. She reviewed allocations and special projects. Montclair added a $100 donation to the NQHS and QHS “Stay Out” night for the seniors. She informed parents that the PTO funds field trips, classroom magazines, 5th grade class trip, $15 per student for field trips and more.
Citywide
Citywide PTO is a group of representatives from all of the Quincy Public schools that meet the second Monday of every month at Broad meadows middle school at 7pm. There are guest speakers from QPS including Dr. DeCristofaro and others. They address the current issues going on in the school system. Citywide is open to all and it is usually a lively discussion. There is a website off the QPS website if you want more specifics.
Citywide PTO is a group of representatives from all of the Quincy Public schools that meet the second Monday of every month at Broad meadows middle school at 7pm. There are guest speakers from QPS including Dr. DeCristofaro and others. They address the current issues going on in the school system. Citywide is open to all and it is usually a lively discussion. There is a website off the QPS website if you want more specifics.
· The new board was introduced and stated that they would continue to set goals and maintain standards across the city. Quincy local school districts were ranked 108 out of 135. The rank was based on the following: test scores, per pupil spending, student teacher ratio, number or advanced placement classes, graduation rate, percent of students who continue education (college), as well as, number of sports teams and clubs. The next meeting will be held on October 17th at Broad Meadows Middle School
PTO meetings are a great way to bring new ideas to the school, meet other parents, and get involved. Please join us next month.
Montclair Parents and students continue to collect box tops. The classroom with the most tops wins a pizza party! Last day to send the tops in is Oct. 21st.
