Minutes from February 9, 2011 Meeting

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Gorman Fort Banks’ PTO Meeting Minutes
February 9, 2011 6:30 PM
Board members in attendance:  Marcie Moline, Dawn Manning, Jill Dorr, Cindy Silva, Jodee Harris and Kristen Fainga’a

Meeting was lead by Co-Presidents Marcie Moline and Dawn Manning.

PRINCIPALS REPORT:  

• Mrs. Pearson addressed the last minute requests for substitute volunteers.  She apologized for this, but stated it is due to the necessity of finalizing staff availability.  The benefits of providing this coverage are tremendous.  Staff has the opportunity to meet and discuss the new GoMath program.  

No Parking Zone Enforcement

Please be aware that the police are now enforcing the No Parking area along Kennedy Drive. Do not park or leave your vehicle unattended or it will be ticketed.

Save the Date: At Home with GO Math! March 10th

Thursday, March 10, 2011 from 6:30 - 8 pm in the Gorman Fort Banks School Gymnasium
(please, adults only)

Our new math curriculum doesn't have to be a mystery and yes, you can do it! Come see how you can help your child learn mathematics at home using the GO Math! program. participate n some math activities and leave with a Parent Booklet with math suggestions. Please note, the content of information and activities call for this to be an adult only event. 

We are fortunate to have a national presenter right from the publisher to help us understand the program and use it to its fullest extent. Donna Long taught mathematics for 12 1/2 years in Grades K-9. She presents all over the country promoting best practices in elementary mathematics and informing audiences of the content and mathematical practices required by the Common Core Curriculum Standards. Donna is currently the Senior National Mathematics Product manager for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. 

Remeber, our GO Math! curriculum is implemented in kindergarten through grade 5. You don't want to miss this opportunity!

Support for Traffic and Pedestrian Safety - 2/15 Town Council Meeting

One of our Gorman Fort Banks parents, Scott Kinsella, would like you all to be aware that he will be attending the Town Council meeting on Tuesday, February 15. He hopes to make the Council aware of the ongoing issues of traffic and pedestrian safety along Kennedy Drive and request a short term solution as the town pursues an access road. As parents, we are all concerned about the safety of our children. We hope you will have the time to attend to show your support. Below is Mr. Kinsella's request to the PTO:

There is a Town Council meeting tomorrow night at 7.  I feel strongly we present the petition to the Council, along with a packet of information (I will print)...

1)  The Dave Hickey letter sent home in the backpacks in December.

2)  My emails to the Manager from June '10 and the one's from last week.

3) The picture of the truck blocking traffic taken last week (I had 20 color copies made).  I am working on a poster-size one so it can be seen on TV.

The link to the agenda for the meeting is below.  The public comment is at the very beginning (that way we can leave once we've said our piece).  I don't want to do this unless we can get some bodies there and we all stand up together.  I think the situation at the school Friday morning where the firetrucks had trouble getting down the road is a great catalyst for a broader discussion with the council.

http://www.town.winthrop.ma.us/Pages/WinthropMA_Calendar/S02EA5B5C-02EA5B8C.0/doc20110211115542.pdf

My home email is sckinsella@yahoo.com

Let's do this...

Coffee Hour with Mrs. Pearson February 16

Coffee Hour with Mrs. Pearson

Wednesday, February 16th from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Multipurpose Room Join Mrs. Pearson, Principal of the Gorman Fort Banks Elementary School, for an informal meeting. Discuss your questions, concerns, comments with the lady in charge of our school! This event is for parents and guardians. Coffee for children shortly before bedtime is not recommended! (This is a rescheduled event due to snow on Feb. 2) Brought to you by the Gorman Fort Banks PTO

PTO Meeting Featuring Jeffrey Turco and Meeting Minutes for January

Just a reminder that our PTO meeting for Wednesday, February 9th at 6:30 will feature Mr. Jeffrey Turco, Winthrop Town Council President.

Minutes for the January meeting are now available by clicking here.

PTO Meeting with Jeffrey Turco

On Wednesday, February 9th at 6:30 pm, we will have a special guest, Jeffrey Turco, Winthrop Town Council President and school committee member. In the fall, Mr. Turco listened to many of our concerns regarding traffic. Wednesday will be a follow up to his last meeting with us.

Coffee Hour with Mrs. Pearson

Due to today's school closure, the Coffee Hour with Mrs. Pearson is postponed until February 16th from 6:30 to 7:30 in the Multipurpose Room