10-4-22 Meeting Notes

October 4, 2022

HSA Meeting

7pm

Present: Amara R., Mandy D, Sade B, Adam W, Mr. Rich, Ms. Cox, Josh S, Mr. Gerwer, Megan L, Rachael G, Becky M, Sarah, Ms. Cooper Reddick, Ms. Alicia, Tamika L

1. Welcome and introductions

2. Updates from Principal Gerwer

   1. STAR assessments completed, MTSS meetings to begin

   2. PD: iReady and Achieve 3000 on 10/7

   3. Interim reports forthcoming

   4. Upcoming parent supports:

      1. 10/18 ELA parent workshop,

      2. 10/25 Math parent workshop

      3. 11/1 relationship building parent workshop

   5. Leveling: no impact this year, may get 2 additional Para-educators

   6. Rich Liuzzi update

      1. Upcoming volunteer orientations:

         1. Thursday, 10/6, 7-8:30 PM, https://upenn.zoom.us/j/9967328100

         2. Friday, 10/7 from 1-2:30, in-person in Computer Lab

         3. Need to have clearances on file

      2. Lea Express coming soon!! (monthly)

      3. Calendars to be aware of

         1. Academic (long term planning)

         2. Online: Lea School calendar (real-time updates and changes)

3. Financial Updates (Megan L.)

   1. August fundraiser $1195

   2. Overall balance $3752

4. New Lea gear (swag) inventory manager – Denise Napper (yay!)

5. November Book Fair planning (Rachael G.)

   1. Dates and times - week of November 21

   2. Volunteer roles needed - Rachael will send out sign up sheet for volunteers

      1. Providing baked goods for sale (please provide ingredient list, no nuts and no sesame)

      2. Staffing the fair (set up, helping kids find books, cashier, breakdown)

   3. Current balance of $1,000 Scholastic dollars towards one book for every student

   4. Room 111- books to donate for giveaways during Book Fair (Rachael will get these on Friday)

6. New Projects

   1. How to spend funds raised in August - Brainstorm!

      1. Specials teachers

         1. Carry bags/ containers for Specials located on 3rd floor

         2. Art supplies (maybe less necessary since Ms. Wood gets a specific budget for supplies each year)

      2. Teacher’s Lounge love

         1. Potential Church partnership support, Steph

         2. Need teacher feedback on what would make this a nice space

         3. Could use a coffee maker, furniture, paint job

      3. Shelving options for classrooms

      4. Supporting paraeducators? Megan will stop by PD on Friday to talk with them.

      5. Bench, seating, stumps in playground

         1. 2 cement discs already exist; not far enough apart for a bench

   2. Gardening Group, Alicia Cobb, Mrs. Cesarini

      1. Current management

         1. Spruce St garden, Philadelphia Orchard Project. Come once a week

         2. Rain garden and garden surrounded by fencing, SDP Greening Efforts people. Not consistent maintenance

         3. Garden along Basketball court, parents have been managing

         4. Field, secret garden and tree: Netter Center used to manage but no one in last 2 years has supported

            1. Sod costs - could we purchase and lay sod?

   3. Additional fundraiser projects? If you have ideas, please let us know!

7. Next meeting: Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 3:45pm (big yard / library)

8. Community event:

   1. "Wow, Up to four FREE tickets per family to see the Philadelphia Orchestra at Verizon Hall. That's incredible! Here's a stepper if you need help to get the free tickets. I would like to invite you to our next Subscription Concert, Strauss and Price, with free tickets for the students in your organizations! This concert is on October 6, October 7, October 8, and October 9. To reserve your tickets, please visit this link https://philorch.org/performances/our-season/events-and-tickets/2022-23-season/verizon-hall/strauss-and-price/ and use Promo Code PRICECOMP on checkout. Please note that there is a limit of 4 tickets per order. Attached to this email are instructions on how to receive your free tickets. Most importantly, please do not share this promo code on social media! If your students have issues with this link or code, please feel free to reach out to me at creyes@philorch.org. Clara A. Reyes, Manager, Education & Community Programs, (914) 582-7356"