John Lewis Childs School PTA 

THE NEW YORK STATE CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS, INC.

 

Branch of the National

JOHN LEWIS CHILDS SCHOOL PTA

 

06/04/2024

 

The meeting of the PTA was called to order at 9:04 am by Marisa Kowalski, Co-President.

Approval of last general meeting’s minutes presented by Angella Rella for Recording Secretary, Nicole

DiStefano. They were approved by Christina Vincent and Dana Laffey.

Treasurer’s Report:

Treasurer, Elysia Murphy, report presented by Dana Laffey   

 The balance in the account is: $20,000.00.

Meeting Agenda:

Principle, Mrs. Fazio – Principle’s Report

 Mrs. Lynch will be doing the principal update for next year

 We are having a pre-orientation earlier in the year in August.

 The new math program is iReady, a new screener star is gone. Star didn’t give much info

once score was out. Screener gives a path - my path work on their level. This does not

stop them will push them past 6th grade. Went to Long Beach Massapequa and Mineola.

It is a big shift in the way math is being taught. You will see actual progress. Child

friendly - More project-based math.

 Gifted and talented is coming back

 COGATS test - grade 2 on paper, grade 3-5 computer

 Thank you for all you have done if I had to sit here and say thank you, I’d be here for

hours and hours

 

Correspondence Report: 

Co-Presidents, Marisa Kowalski and Liz Santos:

 Change to 24/25 slate - congrats to Michele Vincent; Jackie Leonard is going to retain

her position as 3rd VP.

 Big thank you to Nicole Distefano she planned Boosterthon trips give backs.

 Staff appreciation- thank you to Geraldine Brand and Annie Lee

 Thank you/Staff appreciation, Jackie O’Donohue and Dana Laffey - we invited past PTA

presidents. Retirees came as well

 Founders day celebration

 Plant sale great success - Big thank you to the plant sale committee

 Met game over 600 JLCS families came

 Letter I day was last week- Kona ice truck, thank you to Kristen Yu-Um and Julie

Glickman

 Memorial Day parade- Liz Santos and Marisa Kowalski marched for the JLCS PTA and

stripey came.

 Marisa presented fun and new PTA awards

 

- First award - Victoria Cummings most spirited - new event with the Islanders -

thank you for making it a bit more fun.

- Busy bee - Nancy Kelleher - at every PTA event

- Taking the step and being more involved this year - Jessica Botticelli and Brittany

Lamonaca

- Rookie of the year - Mary Jo McKloskey - pre k or kinder parent who has

volunteered to chair a committee and volunteer at other events. Thanks for taking

a swing and hitting a home run.

- Shout out to Caitlin Jordan for the great inspiration on the presents she made the

knitted awards

Upcoming events - installation dinner we do it annually open to anyone we install

Reminders – Angela Rella, Vice President

 

Corresponding Secretary, Christina Vincent:

 Correspondence – many thank you cards for the staff appreciation lunch.

 Ms. Olsen and Ms. Papagallo thanked us for all the surprises on staff appreciation week.

 Mrs. Lynch and Mrs. Fazio thanked us for flowers and breakfast.

Upcoming Events – Dana Laffey, Vice President

 Installation dinner we do it annually. All are invited. This is where we install and

welcome the new Executive Board.

 Flag day June 14, 2024

 Parents night out

 Next PTA meeting in sept.

 

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

 

New PTA Board 2024/2025

Co-Presidents- Angela Rella & Kristin Jakab

Vice Presidents- Dana Laffey, Christina Vincent and Jackie Leonard

Corresponding Secretary – Lisa Conway

Recording Secretary- Nicole DiStefano

Treasurer- Elysia Murphy

 

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The meeting was adjourned at 9:33 am by Co-Presidents: Marisa Kowalski & Liz Santos

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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   

 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

 Mrs. Fazio appreciates everyone’s support and Thanks Mrs. Lynch for all of her hard work.

 Boosterthon is beyond her expectations every year and we are very lucky to have the support in

JLCS.

 Mrs. Fazio is excited to see the Broadcasting Club get started.

 Celebration of Chinese New Year festivities.

 100 th Day of School festivities.

 Special Persons Day 02/14/2024

Assistant Principle, Mrs. Lynch

 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:

 The events have been a success – Holiday Fair, Multicultural Assembly sing-a-long, Booster

Glow Run.

 Boosterthon Field trips were presented: K-2 (LICM); 3-4 (Cradle of Aviation w/planetarium

show); 5-6 (Queens Museum w/ planetarium show).

 Hopeful to start Broadcasting Station with fundraising efforts from Boosterthon (est. $5,000 -

$6,000).

 Explanation of Nominating and Nominating Committee for 2024/2025 PTA.

Reminders – Angela Rella, Vice President

 Newsletter – trying to limit sending correspondence, the newsletter has all the information in one

spot.

 Textcaster – last minute reminders

 Follow JLCS on social media.

Corresponding Secretary, Christina Vincent:

 

 Correspondence – Thank you cards read by Christina Vincent.

 Many members expressed thanks for the hot coco tumblers.

Upcoming Events – Dana Laffey, Vice President

 Family Game Show Night

 Family Bingo, 02/15/2024: thank you to class parents for putting together the class raffle baskets.

 Red Nose Day, 03/15/2024: asking families to donate cereal boxes to donate to local food

pantries and organizations.

 Be Kind Assembly: the Be Kind People Project will be coming to our school from Arizona.

 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

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`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   

 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

 Mrs. Fazio appreciates everyone’s prayers and support. Mrs. Fazio will be back in January.

Correspondence Report: 

Co-Presidents, Marisa Kowalski and Liz Santos:

 The events have been a success.

 Harvest Fair was amazing.

 Picture Day was a success.

 All smiles with Jarad Campbell’s assembly for both children and families.

 Tulip planting was fun.

 Pumpkin Patch was a success, and the older kids loved the haunted hallway.

 PARP

 Leader Corp assisted with the book fair.

Corresponding Secretary, Christina Vincent:

 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

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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