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CPA General Meeting Minutes – October 13th, 2009

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CPA General Meeting 10/13/09 7:00 p.m. Terrace Park Commons
In attendance: Sue Wilson-Schmitz, Tracy Hannuksela, Tania Klippert, Megan Hicks, Tina Marohn, Mary Freitas, Michelle Toshima, Marilyn Hall, Kari Potter, Kristen Merrill and other parents, Denise Schmitz (youth organizer),  29 adults in attendance, with 5 children in the back.

A big THANKS to all those who were able to attend the meetings. We had a fantastic turnout!

Agenda Items:

  • Budget Report
  • Audit Report
  • Website Subscription Drive
  • Picnic Recap
  • Brier Terrace Middle School Update
  • Recap of CPA co-presidents’ meetings
  • Citizens Planning Committee Update
  • District Maintenance & Operations Levy
  • WAETAG Conference Update
  • Gifted Education Day
  • Community Building Events – Upcoming Speakers

General Membership Meeting–October 13th, 2009

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Please plan to attend our first General Membership meeting of the school year. Find out about events CPA has planned for our membership this year and give us your input on what you would like from CPA. The meeting will be held in the Terrace Park Commons from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. (with a goal of wrapping up earlier). CPA board members are providing snacks, and childcare will be available in another section of the Commons (supervised by high school students and parent volunteers).

WAETAG Conference Volunteers Needed

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WAETAG (Washington Association for Educators of the Talented and Gifted) will be holding its annual conference on October 23rd and 24th at the Lynnwood Embassy Suites. Traditionally, Challenge parents volunteer to help staff the event by working the check-in tables and providing whatever assistance the presenters or participants might need during the course of the conference.Volunteers are needed Friday the 23rd from about 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (two shifts available) and Saturday the 24th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (three shifts available). We are looking for four to six volunteers for each shift.

If your are able to donate some of your time, please contact Megan Hicks.

NAGC Virtual Convention

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You’re invited to participate in a special, one-day educational experience.

The NAGC Virtual Convention is designed to meet the needs of those who are unable to travel to the NAGC Annual Convention in St. Louis. Instead, you can access presentations delivered at the conference from the comfort of your home, school or office.

Bill Hamilton Memorial Edmonds 5K Street Strut

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Public Education Foundation for the Edmonds School District Invites You to the Bill Hamilton Memorial Edmonds 5K Street Strut

WHEN:
Saturday, October 10
Packet pick-up: 7:45 a.m. Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
WHERE:
Edmonds Civic Track & Field
At 6th Ave. N. and Bell St. in Edmonds
FEES:
Register by October 5 T-Shirt included!
$25.00 Adult
$10.00 Ages 8-18
Register after October 5 T-Shirt not included!
$35.00 Adult
$10.00 Ages 8-18

Under Age 8 Free – Pet and stroller friendly

Prizes will be awarded!
Overall Male and Female Winners!
Age-group Winners!
Top 3 schools with 25 or more participants!

Register through Running in Motion

  • In Store at 401 Main Street, Edmonds
  • By Phone at 425-774-0637
  • Online at www.runninginmotion.com/events.php or www.edmondspef.org

    • The Public Education Foundation supports students in the Edmonds School District by providing classroom grants and support to district programs.

    Needed: Volunteers for Terrace Park Wolf Walk

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    Updated: The Wolf Walk is coming soon to Terrace Park
    Friday, October 2nd

    Have you asked your family, friends, and neighbors to make a donation for the Wolf Walk? This is our BIG fundraiser for the year and we need every student to participate!

    Remember to turn in your donation envelopes to your classroom teacher by Friday, October 2nd.

    We still need volunteers for this event, particularly in the afternoon. Come on out and be a part of this fun event. If you can help out, please contact Michelle Toshima.

    Volunteers needed:
    09:30 am – 10:30 am (Kindergarten students only)
    01:30 pm – 02:45 pm (4th – 6th grade)
    02:45 pm – 03:30 pm (1st – 3rd grade)

    The times listed include set-up and clean-up time. The actual walk times for Kindergarten students is 20 minutes, for 4th-6th grade students is 40 minutes, and for 1st-3rd grade students is 30 minutes.

    THANK YOU!

    Michelle Toshima

    Schedule for Superintendent’s visit with Parents

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    Superintendent, Nick Brossoit, has created quarterly opportunities for parent groups to meet with him for district updates and question and discussion sessions regarding the impacts on school and student learning within the district and statewide. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

    Meeting Schedule: Parent Ldr mtg. schedule 09-10

    Letter to parents from Nick Brossoit: parent group leader ltr 09-10

    Message from the Coalition

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    From The Washington Coalition For Gifted Education

    The first Coalition meeting for the coming year is scheduled for October 1. Mark your calendar now. As last year, we will meet at the Renton School District Headquarters. We will be in Room 257 (upstairs) and will meet from 10 – noon. Note the change in time! We will be discussing our goals and tactics for the upcoming Legislative session; results of Coalition work groups; the PTA legislative proposal; the work of the Quality Education Council and the Funding Task Force.

    IMPLEMENTATION OF ESHB 2261

    The last Legislative session was an important one for advocates for gifted students as education reform legislation was passed and signed by the Governor. Under ESHB 2261, highly capable programs will become an integral part of basic education when implemented by the Legislature.

    GIFTED EDUCATION DAY 2010

    Gifted Education Day will be February 5, 2010 in Olympia. The Governor and the Superintendent of Public Instruction have been invited to attend. The theme for Gifted Ed Day 2010 is speedy implementation of our goals for education reform as outlined in our position paper on implementation.

    Superintendent’s Roundtable – Wednesday, September 16th

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    The first Superintendent’s Roundtable is on Wednesday, September 16th from 12-1 at ESC Conference room, 20420 68th Avenue W, Lynnwood, 98036. This is the meeting where participants decide on what topics will be discussed in future roundtables. It is vital that gifted education be one of the topics that is represented at these discussions.

    Please come and support our gifted students by participating in these roundtable meetings. Now more than ever, it is important for us to advocate the needs of our students in the Edmonds School District.

    We look forward to seeing you!

    Thank you.

    CPA Board