Minutes from the September 12, 2006 Home & School Association Meeting-Elementary Building Cafeteria

Beth Bossert, President called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Mrs. Burg opened the meeting with a prayer.

Mrs. Burg welcomed everyone for coming to the first meeting and for coming to learn more about the new Grade Report, formerly know as the Report Card. In attendance to assist Mrs. Burg with her PowerPoint presentation were: Dianne Giampietro, Immaculate Conception, New Oxford and Livia Riley, Diocese of Harrisburg, Assistant Superintendent.

GRADE REPORT: CHILD FOCUSED-SPIRIT DRIVEN

wOnly 5 schools in the Diocese have been selected to pilot the new Grade Report. This system is designed to inform all of the growth and progress of our children throughout the school year.

wTwo years of research were given to the Grade Report through: teacher survey, assessment meetings with

Robert Marzano, professional development with Thomas Guskey, grade report draft revisions and here we are

today with the pilot year schools. Other phases of the process are Staff Development and Parental

Involvement through meetings and surveys.

WHAT’S NEW?

Trimester – 3 times a year; 12 weeks per marketing period

Work reflects ability or beyond

Special Classes-will receive Letter Grades (Art, Physical Education, etc.)

Narrative Box-instructional goals and progress of your child

Instructional Support-official learning plan in place

Christian Values

Electronic Grade Book and Grade Report

RATIONALE:

wMultiple pieces-including, but not limited to: newsletters, periodic progress reports, portfolio reviews,

alternative assessments, parent conferences, standardized testing and weekly work folders.

MARKING CODE:

Kindergarten and Primary all Grade Reports marked: S=Satisfactory, IP=In Progress

Intermediate all Grade Reports marked: A, B, C, D, F for Major Subjects

Remember the Grade Report is here to show the children’s GROWTH and PROGRESS throughout the school

year!

Question and answer session. If anyone has additional question they may feel free to contact Mrs. Burg.

Mrs. Riley, the Assistant Superintendent for the Diocese of Harrisburg applauded Mrs. Burg for her dedication

and commitment to our children and her work with the Grade Report development.

Bridge Bust is Saturday, October 7^th and will be chaired by Bonnie Reich. Flyers will be going out shortly for donations.

Volunteer Sign Up Sheets were available to anyone interested in helping at H&S events.

Bonnie Reich is in charge of Script this year.

Halloween Parade is Thursday, October 26^th and our float will be chaired by Barb Katalinas and Jennifer Kirchner. This year’s theme is “Spirit of America”. Felicia Knowlton will assist them with flyers and more information to follow regarding our school float. Also, H&S will have the Sub Sale chaired by Kelly Brommer and Julie Brommer. The subs will be delivered on Thursday, October 26^th.

There will be a Homeroom Parent meeting held on Monday, September 25, 2006 from 7:00-8:00 EB. Invites will be sent to all Homeroom Parents to attend.

The New Volunteer Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 10 at 7:00 PB. The video will last 37 minutes, TB testing will be available and paperwork will be handed out.

Each chairperson will be given forms to complete on all events they chair. Kelly Brommer is creating a fundraiser binder for all H&S events so we have a reference for all to utilize. She will hand out and contact you for this paperwork.

Hospitality sheet posted for anyone interested in bring refreshments to our meetings.

Mrs. Burg closed the meeting with a prayer.

Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.