Call to Order #
The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm. 37 participants were present. Executive Committee members in attendance:
- Jackie Winkelvoss, PTA President
- Sara Carr, PTA Secretary
- Christian Lindstrom, PTA Treasurer
Bilingual welcome #
Jackie Winkelvoss, PTA President and Anne Oliveira, Assistant Principal
Instructions given for Spanish and Arabic interpretation room by Christian Lindstrom, Treasurer.
Presentation: Covid Learning Gaps and Screen Time Overload: Strategies to Get Kids Back on Track #
Ann Dolin, M.Ed.
Ms. Dolin’s presentation included strategies for at-home learning, improving executive functioning, and helping kids enjoy learning. Ms. Dolin provided more information here: https://ectutoring.com/powerful-questions.
Annual Title I Presentation & School-Family Partnership survey #
Maria Gerald, Abingdon Pre-K Teacher and Title I coordinator
Ms. Gerald urged families to complete the survey at: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=pgg3Mem3LEmsevGXNPP3ArKUyYHnS7JAjY32Yl3Q0KBUMkxJNkZHREQyNEJVU0Y2MDZEWFFDSklHWi4u
Principal’s Report #
David Horak, Principal
- Kindergarten Information Session (virtual) on Monday, March 14 1:30pm-2:30pm (will also be recorded)
- International Night April 29
- Lost and found is full at school—please check for student’s belongings
- SOL’s are coming up
- No boundary changes for this school year and next, per Dr. Duran
- COVID cases are decreasing and the mask mandate has been dropped; contact administration with any questions.
- April 4 9:30am-11am upcoming sixth grade students will be visiting their assigned middle school for a tour and information session
Events Committee #
Meredith Greene/Sharon Burd
Upcoming garden events and International Night (April 29) are forthcoming, more information to be provided soon, and these events will need volunteers.
Fundraising #
Jackie Winkelvoss/Clare Rosenberger
The Read-a-Thon starts on March 21-April 1; Abingdon PTA’s biggest fundraiser, students will be receiving information on how to register and track reading minutes. March 19th 1-3 is the Read-a-Thon kick off event: book swap at Abingdon (outside). March 25th is “Read the day away” at school.
Nominating Committee #
Dan Burd
Dan explained the Nominating Committee and more information will be coming re: open PTA board positions for 2022-2023 school year.
Vote on Nominating Committee members #
Motion passed to appoint a Nominating Committee for 2022-2023 PTA officers.
Members of the Nominating Committee are: Gulnora Ashrova, Dan Burd, Sharon Burd, Sara Carr, Christian Lindstrom, Amber Scivolette and Lauren Shaub. Dan Burd is the temporary chair of the committee.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM #
Next PTA Meetings:
- Tuesday April 19 at 6:30pm: Meeting with Cristian Diaz-Torres, APS School Board Member
- Tuesday May 17 at 6:30pm: Final General Membership Meeting of SY2021-2022 and election of Executive Board for SY 2022-2023