THE NEW YORK STATE CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS, INC.
Branch of the National
JOHN LEWIS CHILDS SCHOOL PTA
02/07/2024
The meeting of the PTA was called to order at 6:30 pm by Marisa Kowalski, Co-President
Approval of last general meeting’s minutes presented by Recording Secretary, Nicole DiStefano. They
were approved by Christina Vincent and Dana Laffey.
Treasurer’s Report:
Treasurer, Elysia Murphy
ï‚· The balance in the account is: $57,000.00, with a large portion of these funds coming from
Boosterthon.
Meeting Agenda:
Principle, Mrs. Fazio – Principle’s Report
ï‚· Mrs. Fazio appreciates everyone’s support and Thanks Mrs. Lynch for all of her hard work.
ï‚· Boosterthon is beyond her expectations every year and we are very lucky to have the support in
JLCS.
ï‚· Mrs. Fazio is excited to see the Broadcasting Club get started.
ï‚· Celebration of Chinese New Year festivities.
ï‚· 100 th Day of School festivities.
ï‚· Special Persons Day 02/14/2024
Assistant Principle, Mrs. Lynch
ï‚· Presented upcoming programs:
- Understand the Power of Language “Words Matter” 5 th & 6 th grade with Nancy S. Kaplan,
Ed.D.
- Building Community Workshops Elementary School Students with Nancy S. Kaplan,
Ed.D.
Correspondence Report:
Co-Presidents, Marisa Kowalski and Liz Santos:
ï‚· The events have been a success – Holiday Fair, Multicultural Assembly sing-a-long, Booster
Glow Run.
ï‚· Boosterthon Field trips were presented: K-2 (LICM); 3-4 (Cradle of Aviation w/planetarium
show); 5-6 (Queens Museum w/ planetarium show).
ï‚· Hopeful to start Broadcasting Station with fundraising efforts from Boosterthon (est. $5,000 -
$6,000).
ï‚· Explanation of Nominating and Nominating Committee for 2024/2025 PTA.
Reminders – Angela Rella, Vice President
ï‚· Newsletter – trying to limit sending correspondence, the newsletter has all the information in one
spot.
ï‚· Textcaster – last minute reminders
ï‚· Follow JLCS on social media.
Corresponding Secretary, Christina Vincent:
ï‚· Correspondence – Thank you cards read by Christina Vincent.
ï‚· Many members expressed thanks for the hot coco tumblers.
Upcoming Events – Dana Laffey, Vice President
ï‚· Family Game Show Night
ï‚· Family Bingo, 02/15/2024: thank you to class parents for putting together the class raffle baskets.
ï‚· Red Nose Day, 03/15/2024: asking families to donate cereal boxes to donate to local food
pantries and organizations.
ï‚· Be Kind Assembly: the Be Kind People Project will be coming to our school from Arizona.
ï‚· Next JLCS PTA Meeting, 04/17/2024
PTA Board 2023/2024
Co-Presidents- Marisa Kowalski & Liz Santos
Vice Presidents- Angela Rella, Dana Laffey, and Jackie Leonard
Corresponding Secretary – Christina Vincent
Recording Secretary- Nicole DiStefano
Treasurer- Elysia Murphy
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The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 pm by Co-Presidents: Marisa Kowalski & Liz Santos
Submitted and typed by Nicole DiStefano
`THE NEW YORK STATE CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS, INC.
Branch of the National
JOHN LEWIS CHILDS SCHOOL PTA
11/14/2023
The meeting of the PTA was called to order at 6:02 pm by Marisa Kowalski, Co-President
Approval of last general meeting’s minutes presented by Recording Secretary, Angela Rella. They
were approved by Christina Vincent and Dana Laffey.
Treasurer’s Report:
Treasurer, Elysia Murphy
ï‚· The balance in the account is: $22,000.00- Jarad Campbell, 6 th Grade budget and dues and PARP
bookmarks from Yvette Chang, This Home Life.
Meeting Agenda:
Principle, Mrs. Lynch
ï‚· Mrs. Fazio appreciates everyone’s prayers and support. Mrs. Fazio will be back in January.
Correspondence Report:
Co-Presidents, Marisa Kowalski and Liz Santos:
ï‚· The events have been a success.
ï‚· Harvest Fair was amazing.
ï‚· Picture Day was a success.
ï‚· All smiles with Jarad Campbell’s assembly for both children and families.
ï‚· Tulip planting was fun.
ï‚· Pumpkin Patch was a success, and the older kids loved the haunted hallway.
ï‚· PARP
ï‚· Leader Corp assisted with the book fair.
Corresponding Secretary, Christina Vincent:
ï‚· Correspondence – Thank you cards read by Christina Vincent
PTA Board 2023/2024
Co-Presidents- Marisa Kowalski & Liz Santos
Vice Presidents- Angela Rella, Dana Laffey, and Jackie Leonard
Corresponding Secretary – Christina Vincent
Recording Secretary- Nicole DiStefano
Treasurer- Elysia Murphy
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The meeting was adjourned at 6:23 pm by Co-Presidents: Marisa Kowalski & Liz Santos
Submitted and typed by Nicole DiStefano
THE NEW YORK STATE CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS, INC.
Branch of the National
JOHN LEWIS CHILDS SCHOOL PTA
09/20/2023
The meeting of the PTA was called to order at 5:07 pm by Marisa Kowalski, Co-President
Approval of last general meeting’s minutes presented by Recording Secretary, Nicole DiStefano. They were approved by Angela Rella and Dana Laffey.
Treasurer’s Report:
Vice President, Dana Laffey
• The balance in the account is: $29,560.00- We will start spending money on the Harvest Fair on September 29, 2023, from 4 pm – 7 pm.
Meeting Agenda:
Principle, Mrs. Fazio
• Principle’s Update and Welcome Back
• Introduction of other speakers to include, District Administration to discuss School clubs and committees (i.e. Strategic Planning, Safety, Parent University, etc.)
• Parent Square
• Shannon Myer, Director of Special Education, Intro to special education services.
Correspondence Report:
Co-Presidents, Marisa Kowalski and Liz Santos:
• Membership Update – what is included in your membership and volunteer google form.
Corresponding Secretary, Christina Vincent:
• Correspondence – Thank you cards read by Christina Vincent
Vice Presidents, Angela Rella and Dana Laffey:
• Reminders, Angela Rella and Dana Laffey – Mum sale order by 9/21; class parent assignments; Friendship book; Harvest Fair tickets, Reflections.
Upcoming Events:
September 28th – Mums Pre-Sale Pick Up Date.
September 29th – Harvest Fair
October 13th – Photo day
October 18th – Unity Day
October 27th – Jared Campbell Concert
October 30th – Pre K – 2nd Grade Pumpkin Patch
October 31st – Haunted Hallway and 2 pm Halloween Parade
November 1st – Parp Packets distributed
November 14th / 15th - Scholastic Book Fair
November 14th – Next PTA Meeting and Twilight Reading
PTA Board 2023/2024
Co-Presidents- Marisa Kowalski & Liz Santos
Vice Presidents- Angela Rella, Dana Laffey, and Jackie Leonard
Corresponding Secretary – Christina Vincent
Recording Secretary- Nicole DiStefano
Treasurer- Elysia Murphy
The meeting ended at 5:31 pm.
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The meeting was adjourned at 5:31 pm by Co-Presidents: Marisa Kowalski & Liz Santos
Submitted and typed by Nicole DiStefano
`THE NEW YORK STATE CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS, INC.
Branch of the National
JOHN LEWIS CHILDS SCHOOL PTA
4/19/2023
The meeting of the PTA was called to order at 5:56 by Kathy Sweeny, Co-President
Approval of last general meeting’s minutes presented by Recording Secretary, Christina Vincent. They
were approved by Angela Rella and Dana Laffey
Treasurer’s Report:
ï‚· The balance in the account is: a little over $41k- We will be spending $15-20k on end of year
activities leaving us with a good healthy balance for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Correspondence Report:
Co-Preseident, Kathy Sweeny and Co-VP Angela Rella:
ï‚· Upcoming events: Plant sale- sign up on sing up sign up genius to volunteer for your childs class
time. Please commit to the hour time slot as we need lots of help. You will not be allowed in the
building unless you are on the sign up genius. All Plant sale orders are in. Spirit wear will be
available to purchase during plant sale.
ï‚· Met Game 5/5- We are not buying tickets back- If you can’t attend anymore you can let us know
and we can see if anyone needs, or you can sell them yourself—PTA is paying for the chorus
tshirts this year.
ï‚· Picture day 5/18
ï‚· Volunteer appreciation night at Fallons with be 5/16- this year it isn’t just for chairpersons, it will
for ALL of our PT volunteers. You will get an invite in your e-mail.
Corresponding Secretary, Dana Laffey:
ï‚· The Nominations for the 2023-2024 school year were sent via e-mail to
JLCSPTAFP@gmail.com and are the following:
Presidents- Marisa Kowalski & Liz Santos
Vice Presidents- Angela Rella, Dana Laffey, and Jackie Leonard
Corresponding Secretary – Christina Vincent
Recording Secretary- Nicole DeStefano
Treasurer- Elysia Murphy
Meeting was ended at 6:04 pm.
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PTA Board 2022/2023
Co:Presidents- Kathy Sweeney & Jackie Leonard 1 st Vice President – Marisa Kowalski 2 nd Vice
President- Angela Rella 3 Rd Vice President – Liz Santos Treasurer – Nicole DeStefano Recording
Secretary – Christina Vincent Corresponding Secretary – Dana Laffey
The meeting was adjourned at 5:28 by Co-Presidents: Kathy Sweeny & Jackie Leonard
Submitted and typed by Christina Vincent.
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