Issaquah Middle School Council Minutes

February 27, 2003

 

Approval of Minutes

            Minutes from the January 23 School Council meeting were presented and approved as submitted.

 

Parent/Community Comments

            None

           

Old Business

            Pop machines are on a District rather than a Building contract, however, schools can remove the machines or change what is stocked.  Ron shared what is done at the other middle schools.  He will present the information to the staff for a decision.  Implementation would take place over the summer.

            Ron reported that the $33,000 bid for additional lockers is still good.  He is looking into funding  - IMS 1/3, PTSA 1/3 including feeder schools and District 1/3.  Would like to install the lockers during the summer.

 

New Business

            Eve Martine presented an update on the 9th Grade Campus.  The Planning Principal and Core Team will be named next spring.  The school is expected to open in September 2005.  Our current 6th grade students will be the first class to enter the new school.  The District will keep the community informed as it moves along.  Architects are now working to finish the drawings.

            Ron reported on behalf of Sandy Grace that uniforms for P.E. classes will be required next year.  They will cost approximately $20 and should be available for purchase at Pre-Registration.  Next year’s 8th grade students will have a choice of buying their uniform from the school or purchasing their own.

            Ron presented the final copy of the Continuous Improvement Plan.

 

Team Reports

6th Grade

            The sixth grade will be going on a field trip to the Cedar Hill Landfill on March 13 and 14.  They are asking for volunteers to chaperone.

 

7th Grade

            None

 

8th Grade

            The 8th grade is planning a field trip to the University of Washington, however, they need one parent for every ten students.  Shadow Day was discussed.  It is scheduled for the day before Spring Break.  Students who are gone will miss it, but will not be penalized as it is not graded. 

 

Special Needs

None

 

Classified Staff

            None

 

ASB Report

            Tuesday, March 4 will be a recognition/pep PM assembly.  It will also be School

Spirit Day.  Lauren B. reported that the I.H.S. Mascot Committee will meet March 17.  She is a member of this committee.  A survey was handed out to 8th grade students only.

 

PTSA Report

            Mardi Nystrom reported that they had a good turnout for the last general meeting with Susan Quattrociocchi.  Her materials can be purchased at www.calltoparents.org. 

            The PTSA has approved a grant to serve fruit for a one-month trial period, which will include two mornings and two lunch times. 

            The Drug Awareness Committee met yesterday to set goals.  The next meeting will be March 11 at 5 p.m.

            Barnes and Noble is sponsoring a fundraising event for the IMS Library on April 5.  A percentage of money from books sold will be donated.  A coupon was in the latest Panther Press.

 

Community Center

            Cathy Jones noted that Summer Day Camp Registration will be April 5.

            They are organizing a Rainier Trail Clean Up on April 5.

            Four more dances are scheduled:  March 28, April 25, May 9 and June 13.

            70 Students were selected for the Eastside Hall of Fame.  The unveiling of a tile project they designed is scheduled for June 1.

 

FYI – Ron Thiele

March 4 – Staff Meeting 7:00 a.m.

March 4 – PM Assembly

March 10 – 14 – Classified Employees Week

March 10 – 14 – Candy Sales – National Jr. Honor Society

March 11 – Earthquake Drill – 1:30 a.m.

March 13 – Team Leader Meeting 2:45

March 17 – 21 – ITBS Testing 6th and 8th Grade

March 19 – PTSA Meeting 9:30 a.m. – Issaquah Police Station

March 20 – Activity Day

March 21 – Panther Press Articles Due

March 21 – Scoliosis Screening 7th Grade

March 21 – Student of the Month Celebration

March 24 – 27 – ITBS Make-Ups

March 25 – Band Concert 7:30 p.m.- Jewelry & Craft Sale

March 27 – School Council 2:45 p.m.

March 27 – Chorus Concert 7:30 p.m. – Jewelry & Craft Sale

March 28 – End of Tri II – Students Dismissed at 10:45

 

 

Other

            Flyers for the Math and Science for Girls Conference were given to Pat Decker to hand out to teachers. 

            On March 10 8th grade students and parents are invited to visit I.H.S. for orientation.

            Lise Place presented an idea to have a “Law Day” where lawyers would come in and help students role play a trial.  Ron will pass the idea on to Shona Campbell.

            There was clarification that drinks would be provided for WASL testing only, not the ITBS testing.

 

Next meeting will be March 27, 2003 at 2:45 p.m.