DECEMBER

PTO GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING MINUTES

December 2012

Done via web page

Officers:

President (JoAnn Staples), Vice President (Mary Rose O’Donnell), Treasurer (Sherry McCarthy), Assistant Treasurer (Diana Robichaux), Secretary (Anna Vargas), Assistant Secretary (Rachael  Johnson) and Parliamentarian (Audrey Vela)

Contact Info: hsa.sa.pto.board@gmail.com

TOPICS:

Meeting Minutes:  Review of Meeting Minutes from 11/15/2012

PTO MEMBERS (PARENTS)
Open the floor for any Concerns, Questions or Praise Reports from Parents

All answers presented by administration is Highlighted in yellow.

All answers presented by PTO are highlighted in green.

            Uniform

1.       Uniform belt are a concern because many children are not following dress code

A reminder will be sent out in Wednesday Mail, the belt color must be black or dark blue fitted belt.

2.       Which sweaters are allowed?

Cardigns, French Toast and it will be reposted on school website

3.       Do teachers have a dress code to follow?  Parents are concerned with some of the outfits the teachers are wearing is not appropriate and does not set a good example for students. 

Yes, Teachers do have a dress code to follow and because of your concern it will be addressed again by administration.  If you do see any teacher’s dress that concerns you please contact Mrs. Alvarado at CAlvarado@harmonytx.com

Administration

1.        Who is the new principal? What is his name?  Parents would like a picture and introduction of the principal in Wednesday Mail so that they are aware of who he is.  There is no introduction on the website either.  The parents suggested that they post his picture name and introduction on the webpage for all parents to see.

The information is in the school directory which will be resent.

2.       Parents are concerned with lack of organization in the school.  PTO Board members reminded the parents that this may well be growing pains and to keep in mind that the experience is felt within the school, parents and student.  The parents were urged to be patient with the process

3.       Parents would like to know how will the “PreK SA” proposition that was passed will affect HSA-SA.

PreK SA does not affect us because we do not have any pre kinder program in our school system.

4.       Parents would like administration to confirm as fact or rumor:  2^nd grade student was caught crossing the street during recess or gym.  If this is fact then what can be done to prevent this from reoccurring?

We have no knowledge of this happening.

5.       When is free dress day?  When do students get to wear their spirit shirt?

Spirit Day is on the Last Friday of each month. Free Dress is only when assigned.

6.       Textbooks:  Teachers do not have enough textbook to allow the students to bring the books home.  Some teachers have online access set up for students to view and read materials.  Parents urge administration to have all teachers set up online access for students to be able to have access to materials needed for classes.

7.       Praise Report: Parents Love the “parent mobile app” and would love to see screen shots of the app in Wednesday Mail so that all parents would know about the app because it is very helpful and easy to use.

We will repost a reminder on this app on the website to get the word out.

PTO

1.       Parents would like to the cross guard to be recognized at Christmas time.

We are preparing a gift for her.

2.       Fundraiser: Parents would like for PTO to give parents more time to sell items and participate in the fundraiser.

We will certainly take this into consideration for our next fundraising event.

FUNDRAISER:

We just wanted to Thank all of the parents and teachers for being active and pushing order!  It was a success!

Thank you!

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE:

Winners of Membership Drive:

Congratulations to our winners of a Pizza Party for their DEAR class!

YAY!

Mrs. Reynolds (4R)

Mr. Pena (6P)

UPCOMING EVENTS:

PTO MEETING:

When:

Our next PTO meeting will be on January 25, 2013

Where:

Large Cafeteria

Time:

6:30 p.m.

MULTICULTURAL EVENT:

We are preparing for our annual Multicultural event to be held on April 13, 2013