Be Internet Awesome Workshop

Spencer School

to Host Be Internet Awesome Family Workshop Sponsored by Google

WHAT:

On Friday, April 3, 2020 Spencer School PTA will host a workshop for parents to explore digital safety and address concerns surrounding how to raise children in a connected world. The event will feature discussion-based, parent-to-parent discussions on topics like password security and safe websites.

Spencer School PTA is one of 200 local PTAs nationwide selected to receive a PTA Connected Be Internet Awesome grant from National PTA and Google. Part of National PTA’s new PTA Connected initiative, Google’s Be Internet Awesome workshop gives parents access to resources, answers to questions about online safety and digital citizenship, information to help facilitate discussions at home, and the tools to create an action plan for the future. All materials provided at the Be Internet Awesome workshop will be available in English and Spanish.

WHEN:

Friday, April 3, 2020 from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Refreshments served beginning at 6:45 PM)

 WHERE:

Spencer School Gym and Cafeteria located at 207 Westfield St, Middletown, CT 06457

 WHO:

Spencer School Faculy and staff, PTA leaders, Local School Board official, Middletown High School students, Wesleyan College students and more to attend

 CONTACT:

Spencer School PTA:

SpencerSchoolPTA@gmail.com

https://spencerpta.org/

Event Chair Contact:

Lacey Weiss, Spencer School PTA Secretary 2020: lacey.d.weiss@gmail.com; 203-915-3301

About PTA
PTA® comprises of families, students, teachers, administrators and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of family engagement in schools. PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who wants to be involved and make a difference for the education, health and welfare of children and youth. For more information, visit PTA.org.

November PTA Meeting Minutes

Spencer School PTA Regular Meeting Minutes    

Date: 11/13/19 | Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Location of meeting: Spencer School Library

Board Members Present: President: Missy Hein; Treasurer: Sandy Pinero; Secretary: Lacey Weiss; Fundraising Coordinator: Annie Sansone

Staff Rep: Jen Gudelski (present at board meeting, not at general meeting)

Total present: 12 including board members

President’s report:

Follow up on Traffic concerns – Mr. Henderson has been notified.  January inviting board of ed rep to PTA meeting

Ideas for events that have been requested from PTA members: Fitness Event, Movie Event, Trivia Event. Discussion on how to make these things happen. We have regular events and open to anything new! Help is necessary and appreciated. 

New Fundraiser idea shared – spice fundraiser, low key, ice cream toppings, The Nutmeg spice company

Recess Carts – physically present at meeting to show PTA members, Plans are in place with gym teacher to fill carts up with new playground toys. She also has a plan to train our kids on how to properly care for the carts and equipment on them. Things like sidewalk chalk, jump ropes, etc…

Principal’s report: Look out for community conversations with school district

Budget report – Sandy Pinero, Treasurer

• Recess carts 50% funded by Donation from Aldi
• Boo Bash profits are record – 
• Field trips, 1st grade went – we’ve spent $144, $211
• Bake sale was successful – we made $581 profit 
• La Boca night – $36 made 
• Chipotle – $146

Upcoming planned Events:

Book Fair: 11/19 – 11/22

Pottery Painting Night: 12/6/19

Chuck E. Cheese Family Night: 1/17/20

Someone Special Dance: 2/7/20, snow date 2/21/20

Conversation around February Dance event – Marcia Chairing event and Janice co-chairing event. 

Pottery Painting Event night coming up in December Flyers went out this week

Chuck-e-cheese event happening in January

Meeting dates are planned out for the remainder of the school year: 1/16/20; 2/12/20; 3/16/20; 4/21/20; 5/13/20

Open Discussion: 

Conversation about Lifetouch and questions about how to access sibling pictures, how photographer is chosen for the school, and what the process is. 

Lacey Weiss committed to send an email to Mr. Henderson to ask about how we choose a school photographer and what the agreement is as well as what other options might be available. – done