Tonight I went to the Together for Trillium or TFT meeting. I really haven't been that involved as a parent at Trillium so it was good to finally get to a meeting. Given that Juli and I are sharing the classroom liaison position sometimes you will hear from me about what transpired at the TFT meeting and sometimes Juli.
Stuff that was discussed:
Faculty Grants
Grants made to faculty and a follow up process for what is happening with those.
Next round of grants for faculty projects are due in November and we think some that were not funded this past round may come back in with more complete information in support of a positive vote for funding.
Trillium Sweatshirts
These are in the works and should be available in the next couple of months, hopefully before the holidays
There was discussion about the senior grant process and how TFT can support Ken the upper school advisor in this process.
Elections were held and the TFT positions were mostly filled. However, they are always looking for folks who want to become involved.
There was a great deal of discussion on improving communication across the faculty, parents and board. This is an ongoing challenge.
There was discussion on the huge financial challenges that the school is faced with this year. In general copy paper, copy paper and more copy paper would be much appreciated. In addition there was discussion about the letter that went out earlier in the year for cash donations. The letter generated about $3000.00 in cash contributions, the school is still working to raise $47,000.00.
If you have any questions about the TFT meeting, give me a shout at marionrice@me.com
Monday, October 12, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Class Meeting Notes - October 2nd, 2009
Class Meeting, October 2nd 2009
as recorded by Chuck Galford, Griffin's Dad
Atticus was the meeting facilitator
Beth went over the minutes from last week
Announcements:
Terra announced that today is Ice Cream Day.
Beth announced that reading homework was due today. Those who don't turn in their reading homework today will receive the same homework for next week. Also , the Personal Geography homework is due today.
Proposals:
Atticus and Sam proposed that Tuesday be Movie Day ( watch a movie in class)
Beth pointed out that all movies must be G rated.
Atticus took nominations for movies, Dazzle, Planet Earth, Magic School Bus, Rescuers, Madagascar and Madagascar II.
The top vote getters were Madagascar II and Magic School Bus
After discussion another vote was taken and Madagascar II received 6 votes and Magic School Bus received 10 votes. The proposal passed.
Atticus proposed that we have Opposite Day on Tuesday and Thursday. The class discussed whether that meant girls would dress as boys and boys would dress as girls. The sense of the discussion seemed to be that it did not. The class voted 9-8 in favor of the proposal.
Sam proposed that the class have Pet Day on Friday, October 16. Orin suggested that we find out what pets might be brought in and whether anyone is allergic to that type of pet. The propsoal passed by 11-3. Beth said everyone should check with their parents to see if they can bring in their pet to make sure the pet has all its shots. Beth reminded the class that a photo or movie of a pet is nice if you can't bring it into class. A poll of the class indicated that no one had any pet allergies.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
as recorded by Chuck Galford, Griffin's Dad
Atticus was the meeting facilitator
Beth went over the minutes from last week
Announcements:
Terra announced that today is Ice Cream Day.
Beth announced that reading homework was due today. Those who don't turn in their reading homework today will receive the same homework for next week. Also , the Personal Geography homework is due today.
Proposals:
Atticus and Sam proposed that Tuesday be Movie Day ( watch a movie in class)
Beth pointed out that all movies must be G rated.
Atticus took nominations for movies, Dazzle, Planet Earth, Magic School Bus, Rescuers, Madagascar and Madagascar II.
The top vote getters were Madagascar II and Magic School Bus
After discussion another vote was taken and Madagascar II received 6 votes and Magic School Bus received 10 votes. The proposal passed.
Atticus proposed that we have Opposite Day on Tuesday and Thursday. The class discussed whether that meant girls would dress as boys and boys would dress as girls. The sense of the discussion seemed to be that it did not. The class voted 9-8 in favor of the proposal.
Sam proposed that the class have Pet Day on Friday, October 16. Orin suggested that we find out what pets might be brought in and whether anyone is allergic to that type of pet. The propsoal passed by 11-3. Beth said everyone should check with their parents to see if they can bring in their pet to make sure the pet has all its shots. Beth reminded the class that a photo or movie of a pet is nice if you can't bring it into class. A poll of the class indicated that no one had any pet allergies.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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