Minutes to Communication Committee Meeting February 14, 2012
Members: Connelly, Torey (SPED Inclusion) Johnson, Beverly Merz-Parker, Susan Sloop, Tammy Butler, Lauren Smith, Jason Bell, Charles Shearer, Jean Melton, Chevelle present present present present Present Present Absent Present Present
Communication Agenda:
Agenda
1) Reflections on Awards Day Ceremony
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Suggestions: Dismissal---have a table in the gym to sign out instead of the classroom Note to parents about signing out before noon—counts as an absent Assign non-homeroom staff to sign-in or get a sub to help with sign-in Need to order more awards—800 Perfect Attendance…400 of the others in need June 6—K in afternoon/5 at night; June 7—1 in AM/4th in PM; June 8—3rd in AM/ 2nd in PM
2) Upcoming Read Across America
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Lobby gets decorated Monday—Kick off with Author—Specialist Friday—cupcakes at lunch/volunteers to pass out (donated cupcakes—store bought) Monday-Friday morning—trailers to feature authors Through out week—“dinner/movie”—different Seuss videos Green Eggs and Ham served at breakfast Feature www.bookadventures.com--8000 free titles—points to earn prizes Classroom teachers decide how you want to celebrate Read Across America Ren Learning has been ordered…as well as BrainPop/World Book
3) Special Funding Project requested by Administration (information will be provided)
Donations, Field Trips, Supplies, School-wide initiatives, programs, etc. Please list for me in a Spreadsheet by grade and by month with an average cost per child in each grade. 4) Other Items • Items need to be sent home in a timely manner. • Check to see how many hits on webpage.
Comment [S1]: Communication Team feels this is a SIT Team/Grade Level Project where representation is across all grades/departments.