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		<title>PTA Meeting</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2010 20:14:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ May 20, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] The next PTA Meeting is Thursday 5/20/10 from 6 to 8PM – Dinner at 6, Meeting starts at 6:30PM.

Please plan to attend! We will be discussing the budget, including small groups in Spanish and English to discuss how the Rosa Parks PTA raises and spends its funds, and how we could better include Latino families [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<table class="ec3_schedule"><tr><td colspan="3">May 20, 2010</td></tr><tr><td class="ec3_start">6:00 pm</td><td class="ec3_to">to</td><td class="ec3_end">8:00 pm</td></tr></table><p>The next PTA Meeting is Thursday 5/20/10 from 6 to 8PM – Dinner at 6, Meeting starts at 6:30PM.</p>
<p>Please plan to attend! We will be discussing the budget, including small groups in Spanish and English to discuss how the Rosa Parks PTA raises and spends its funds, and how we could better include Latino families in our meetings.</p>
<p>We will also be planning the Carnival, electing new board members, hearing from Principal Hatzke, and from Jen Corn about a new Reading Curriculum for the coming year.</p>
<p>We would appreciate any help you can give in passing the word on to other Rosa Parks families, especially those who don&#8217;t have e-mail.</p>
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		<title>Rosa Parks Carnival!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 05:49:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ June 6, 2010; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] This year's carnival will be held on June 6 from 12 noon to 4 PM - come join the fun! 

Can you volunteer for setup, cleanup, food, or classroom activity coordination? Please contact carnival chair Miriam Agrell at rosaparkscarnival@gmail.com ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<table class="ec3_schedule"><tr><td colspan="3">June 6, 2010</td></tr><tr><td class="ec3_start">12:00 pm</td><td class="ec3_to">to</td><td class="ec3_end">4:00 pm</td></tr></table><p>This year&#8217;s carnival will be held on June 6 from 12 noon to 4 PM - come join the fun! </p>
<p>Can you volunteer for setup, cleanup, food, or classroom activity coordination? Please contact carnival chair Miriam Agrell at <script type="text/javascript">var username = "rosaparkscarnival"; var hostname = "gmail.com";document.write("<a href=" + "mail" + "to:" + username + "@" + hostname + ">" + username + "@" + hostname + "<\/a>")</script> </p>
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		<title>Tour of the World - May 5 - Mexico!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 05:44:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ May 5, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] The Family Resource Center would like to invite  you to this year's last Tour of the World event, scheduled for  this Wednesday, May 5 at 6 pm in the gym. We are focusing on the country  of Mexico, and we have a terrific celebration planned. Come for great  food, great music, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<table class="ec3_schedule"><tr><td colspan="3">May 5, 2010</td></tr><tr><td class="ec3_start">6:00 pm</td><td class="ec3_to">to</td><td class="ec3_end">8:00 pm</td></tr></table><p>The Family Resource Center would like to invite  you to this year&#8217;s last Tour of the World event, scheduled for  this Wednesday, May 5 at 6 pm in the gym. We are focusing on the country  of Mexico, and we have a terrific celebration planned. Come for great  food, great music, dancing, and a wonderful display of tables planned by  student families and staff from our school. If you have yet to attend a Tour  of the World event this year, don&#8217;t let this one slip away!</p>
<p>We have a  big night planned, and we&#8217;ll need lots of volunteer help to make it happen.  Could you help us set up (5 -6pm) or clean up (7:45-8:30pm)? Please  email me (Rena Crocker) at <script type="text/javascript">var username = "rena_crocker"; var hostname = "berkeley.12.ca.us";document.write("<a href=" + "mail" + "to:" + username + "@" + hostname + ">" + username + "@" + hostname + "<\/a>")</script>, or give me a call  at 644-8537 if you can pitch in.</p>
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		<title>PTA Meeting Minutes, April 22, 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 05:39:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rosa Parks PTA Meeting Minutes
April 22, 2010
Meeting called to order, minutes approved.
Everyone welcomed and introduced themselves.
Parent Survey Results: Lilly MacRae spoke about the results of the school/PTA/SGC survey, especially the parts related to the PTA.  Responses numbered over 200 and data was looked at from different angles, including sorting responses by language spoken at home, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Rosa Parks PTA Meeting Minutes<br />
</strong><em>April 22, 2010</em></p>
<p>Meeting called to order, minutes approved.</p>
<p>Everyone welcomed and introduced themselves.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Parent Survey Results</span>: Lilly MacRae spoke about the results of the school/PTA/SGC survey, especially the parts related to the PTA.  Responses numbered over 200 and data was looked at from different angles, including sorting responses by language spoken at home, age, ethnic background.<span id="more-698"></span></p>
<p>One major theme that emerged was that more diversity was wanted at PTA meetings and events.  One Spanish speaking parent suggested a separate meeting in Spanish and we&#8217;re planning to break into smaller discussion groups at the next meeting in part to address this.  We need help to outreach to people for next meeting.</p>
<p>More Academic Support was also wanted - tutoring help, math support and extra-curricular academic challenges, i.e. science fair/chess club.</p>
<p>Better communication - planning to create PTA Communications group with school-wide monthly newsletter, list of volunteer opportunities, room parent/volunteer coordinator (needed). There may also be interest in computer classes - need to look into what is available at the computer lab, especially in the coming year when it may be needed as a classroom.</p>
<p>2. Kathy Hatzke, Principal, spoke about upcoming issues, as well as plans for next year&#8217;s budget and requests for support from the PTA.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">STAR Testing</span> - for 2<sup>nd</sup>-5<sup>th</sup> grades to begin in May.  We need lots of pre-sharpened #2 pencils - give to Alicia as soon as possible.</p>
<p>Native Spanish speakers in 2 way Immersion and who have come to the US within the past year will also take the STS - a similar test in Spanish.</p>
<p>Those who miss testing will be able to make it up another week.  Children need to arrive ON TIME during testing or they may not be able to go into their classroom.</p>
<p>If discussing the test with your children, try to stay low-key; teachers are being matter-of-fact in talking with their classes about this.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SCHOOL BUDGET </span>- Total allocation for RP is $27,000 less than last year.  SGC to vote this month on how to spend funds available to us (basic teacher salaries are allocated separately).  Decisions also being based on the results of parent surveys.</p>
<p>Principal&#8217;s budget outline is attached to the minutes - below are notes on her comments during meeting:</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ELD and Literacy coaching</span> are still priorities</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ULSS</span> refers to Coordinator who ensures there is a teaching plan in place for each child who needs extra support/assistance - hoping to have system be more efficient.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PD</span> = Professional Development - required as a budget item for all schools in program improvement.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Playworks</span> - cost rising from 23.5 to 25k next year - hoping PTA can pay balance.  May have to consider alternatives to this program if/when RP is no longer a Title I school (Title I funds are given to schools with 50% or more families that qualify for free/reduced school lunches)</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PIQE</span> - Parent Institute for Quality Education - successful program started this year to encourage more parents to engage in their children&#8217;s education - has led to ELAC forming again.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MOSAIC</span> - Camp costs $350/child; they charge us about $200/child but not all families can afford this.  Some parents could contribute more.  There will be 70 4<sup>th</sup> Graders next year.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Tutoring</span> - amount comparable to budget for this year.  Need more focus on reading.  Could use parent volunteers?</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Parent Involvement</span> - pays for child care and food for events, and training to Kid&#8217;s Village staff re: working with non-KV kids during events.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Lunch Enrichment</span> - Karla coordinating this year, need more parent volunteers!</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Field Trips</span> - New item this year - PTA also funds</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Student Planners</span> - book/binder for kids in 4<sup>th</sup>/5<sup>th</sup> grades to keep track of work</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">LHS Family Math Night</span> - Also new for coming year, building on success of this year&#8217;s Family Engineering night.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wish List</span> - requests for funding from PTA (see budget outline for amounts):</p>
<p>More for <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Playworks</span> and <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Mosaic</span> (if needed),</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">K-2 Vocal music</span> - JJ is leaving this summer but still want to offer program next year with new teacher.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Art Support</span> - RP won&#8217;t be funding Arts Anchor teacher this coming year, but still would have art Point Person to help teachers prep and plan art with kids, infuse more art into regular curriculum.  Also could use parent support with this.  Ms. Gadway will not be doing arts anchor next year.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Suggestions from Meeting Participants</span>:</p>
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<li> Have ALL teachers (as well as Administration and Science teacher) give parents a wish list and update it throughout the school year - something for Room Parents to set up.</li>
<li> Parent volunteer(s) to help with art projects for teachers</li>
</ul>
<p>3. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">CARNIVAL</span>: Miriam Agrell (chair) presented - needs a partner, ideally someone who speaks Spanish, to help coordinate</p>
<p>e-mail: <script type="text/javascript">var username = "rosaparkscarnival"; var hostname = "gmail.com";document.write("<a href=" + "mail" + "to:" + username + "@" + hostname + ">" + username + "@" + hostname + "<\/a>")</script></p>
<p>Date: 6/6/10, Noon to 4PM</p>
<p>Need to start serious planning.  Need volunteers for many parts of the event including:</p>
<ul class="unIndentedList">
<li> Publicity - in advance</li>
<li> Ticket Sales</li>
<li> Prize Booth staffers/coordinator</li>
<li> Cake Walk co-coordinators</li>
<li> Set-Up/Take-Down</li>
<li> Food - Dan Abrahamson to coordinate</li>
<li> Classroom Booths - all families hopefully to help with these - start planning NOW!</li>
</ul>
<p>Nancy Hinds (510) 334-3030 <script type="text/javascript">var username = "nancy_hinds"; var hostname = "sbcglobal.net";document.write("<a href=" + "mail" + "to:" + username + "@" + hostname + ">" + username + "@" + hostname + "<\/a>")</script> to coordinate</p>
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<li> Quilt Raffle - printing and putting together packets</li>
</ul>
<p>Also discussed having a talent show, and performers - ask Alma Romero if Mexican dance group available to perform.  Flyer to come out in Weds envelope and on bulletin board.</p>
<p>4. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">PTA Leadership and Volunteer Opportunities</span>: Maria discussed how she came to be President, positions we need to fill for next year.  Dan Abrahamson volunteered to help as Communications chair.</p>
<p>5. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Budget/Fundraising</span>: going well overall.</p>
<p>Read-a-thon raised over $16,000 - very successful!  Strong family support for reading.</p>
<p>Rummage sale: Raised $1600 Gross - discussed how to decide in future which events to put energy into, factors that interfered in rummage sale - weather, publicity especially.  Rummage sale does help school connect with local neighborhood/community. PTA planning to help with FRC Community building events, such as Tour of the World, to have school-wide community building events.</p>
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		<title>Rummage Sale This Weekend</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:21:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ April 10, 2010; 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. April 11, 2010; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Please tell your friends to come shop this weekend and support our children at  the Fourth Annual Rosa Parks Elementary School Rummage Sale!!

Saturday,  April 10, 9am to 4pm
Sunday, April 11, 10am to 2pm

920 Allston Way at  8th Street in West Berkeley

Sale is on RAIN OR SHINE!

-- BRING JUNK! Well, not junky junk, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<table class="ec3_schedule"><tr><td colspan="3">April 10, 2010</td></tr><tr><td class="ec3_start">9:00 am</td><td class="ec3_to">to</td><td class="ec3_end">4:00 pm</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3">April 11, 2010</td></tr><tr><td class="ec3_start">10:00 am</td><td class="ec3_to">to</td><td class="ec3_end">2:00 pm</td></tr></table><p>Please tell your friends to come shop this weekend and support our children at  the Fourth Annual Rosa Parks Elementary School Rummage Sale!!</p>
<p>Saturday,  April 10, 9am to 4pm<br />
Sunday, April 11, 10am to 2pm</p>
<p>920 Allston Way at  8th Street in West Berkeley</p>
<p>Sale is on RAIN OR SHINE!</p>
<p><span id="more-684"></span>&#8211; BRING JUNK! Well, not junky junk, just stuff that you no longer need. The  clothing and games and toys that your kids have outgrown. The extra toaster  you&#8217;ve been hanging on to &#8220;just in case.&#8221; The dish set your aunt gave you that  doesn&#8217;t match your dining room. Free yourself!</p>
<p>Items can be delivered to  the office any time on Friday April 9, or better yet &#8212; directly to the  Multi-Purpose Room between 5pm and 8pm Friday evening.</p>
<p>If you have large  items, please be prepared to take them back on Sunday afternoon if they don&#8217;t  sell. We will do our best to get rid of everything, but we cannot be responsible  for those larger items that don&#8217;t sell.</p>
<p>Please mark electronic and  mechanical items with information about their functionality. If an item doesn&#8217;t  work at all, please discard elsewhere. If you need information about where to  dispose of certain items, please call or email me &#8212; I can provide resources.</p>
<p>&#8211; VOLUNTEER! Call Hannah at 510-384-7098 and sign up to work at the  rummage sale. Get first dibs on merchandise early and best deals on Sunday!  Bring the kids &#8212; there&#8217;s a toy area where they can play all day!</p>
<p>&#8211;  COME SHOP! Shopping is what we do best. Share your money with the PTA and take  home some treasures - that dish set that matches your dining room perfectly! You  never knew you needed another toaster, did you? and your kids can have a whole  new wardrobe for under $20! SO CAN YOU!!</p>
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		<title>Minutas de la reunión de PTA - 25 de Marzo de 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:20:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Minuta de la reunión de la PTA de Rosa Parks.
25 de marzo de 2010.
La reunión fue convocada por la Presidente de la PTA, Maria Rohlsson.
Se aprobaron las minutas de la reunión de febrero.
Presentaciones: se solicitó a cada uno de los asistentes que se presentara y explicara su conexión con Rosa Parks.
1.-Comunicación entre la PTA y [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Minuta de la reunión de la PTA de Rosa Parks.<br />
</strong><em>25 de marzo de 2010.</em></p>
<p>La reunión fue convocada por la Presidente de la PTA, Maria Rohlsson.</p>
<p>Se aprobaron las minutas de la reunión de febrero.</p>
<p>Presentaciones: se solicitó a cada uno de los asistentes que se presentara y explicara su conexión con Rosa Parks.<span id="more-689"></span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">1.-Comunicación entre la PTA y la Escuela</span>: Maria Rohlsson habló de la necesidad de mejorar las comunicaciones de la PTA. El próximo año se hará un noticiero conjunto entre la PTA y la Escuela.</p>
<p>Necesitamos un nuevo Webmaster- Se discutió cómo hacer que el árbol de comunicaciones funcione más fácilmente, quizás a través de Google u otra ubicación. Hacer sencilla la publicación de mensajes en la Web.</p>
<p>Es necesaria una manera fácil y clara para hacer que la gente se entere de los eventos, oportunidades de voluntariado, permitir a todos los grupos de la escuela publicar en el noticiero, calendario o sitio web.</p>
<p>Definitivamente, también se continuará utilizando el sobre de los miércoles.</p>
<p>La Directora ahora grabará los mensajes telefónicos una vez a la semana.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">2.- Posiciones de liderazgo de la PTA para el próximo año:</span></p>
<p>Necesitamos un nuevo Presidente, un Co-Vice Presidente (con Lilly MacRae), un Webmaster y un Coordinador de Padres/Voluntarios.</p>
<p>Se discutió la posibilidad de colocar un anuncio en el sobre de los miércoles para comunicarle a todos los padres esta necesidad e incluir la descripción de los roles y la cantidad de tiempo necesaria para comprometerese.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">3.- Actualización de la encuesta:</span> La encuesta conjunta del Concejo de Gobierno de la Escuela y la PTA recibió 183 formularios respondidos. Los resultados serrán compilados y se utilizarán en la planificación del año próximo. Contacte a Lilly MacRae si desea ayudar con la revisión y planificación.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">4.- Actualización de las recolecciones de fondos y presupuesto</span>:</p>
<p>La subasta silenciosa obtuvo buenos resultados: el nuevo espacio nos permitirá ser más flexibles, por ejemplo, en cuanto al tema en los próximos años. Se recogieron 10.5 K.</p>
<p>Venta de Garage: 10 y 11 de abril. Se planificó que la comunidad se preparara durante el Spring Break y recolectara cosas durante la &#8220;limpieza de primavera&#8221;. Hanna Karpilow coordinará. Se hizo circular una hoja para que la gente que quiera ayudar durante el viernes 9 de abril de 6 a 9 pm, sábado 10 y domingo 11 durante el día y para colaborar el domingo con la limpieza y traslado de los objetos que sobren para su donación.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p>
<p>La <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Carta de Donación Directa se circuló. También hay planes de enviarla en el sobre de los miércoles.</span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Maratón de Lectura: </span>es hora de entregar las donaciones a la maestra de su hijo!</p>
<p>Aún hay planes de hacer &#8220;El día de El Cerrito Plaza&#8221;, por ejemplo, donaciones de Rubio&#8217;s y Barnes and Noble de las personas que coman o compren ahí ese día.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">5.-Presupuesto: </span>Estamos alcanzando nuestras metas: buenas noticias. Pero las necesidades de la Escuela continúan creciendo, especialmente a la vista de los continuos recortes de presupuesto. Necesitamos continuar nuestra planificación y estrategia sobre cómo utilizar de la mejor forma los fondos recaudados.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p>
<p>6. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Carnival</span>: Miriam Agrell - <script type="text/javascript">var username = "Miriam"; var hostname = "tencue.com";document.write("<a href=" + "mail" + "to:" + username + "@" + hostname + ">" + username + "@" + hostname + "<\/a>")</script> - será la Presidente, pero definitivamente necesita de toda nuestra ayuda.</p>
<p>Habrá montones de oportunidades de voluntariar, incluyendo la necesidad de una persona de Relaciones Públicas/Comunicaciones, que haga anuncios en KPFA/KQED, BPN.</p>
<p>Consideremos cómo expandir lo que venga del Carnival.</p>
<p>Comencemos a planificar los stands de los salones, necesitaremos gente que colabore con el &#8220;Cake Walk&#8221;, vender T-shirts, involucrar más a Kid&#8217;s Village y al Centro de Recursos Familiares.</p>
<p>Ver quién podría hacer un espectáculo (como el grupo de Danza Mexicana del año pasado).</p>
<p>El &#8220;Quilt&#8221; para rifar ya está hecho. Se discutió que cada salón fabricara una cesta con un tema específico, por ejemplo, para la rifa.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">7.- Presupuesto escolar:</span> La Directora Kathy Hatzke habló sobre el presupuesto para el año 2010-2011. Por ahora los fondos del Distrito se proyectan en $180,037, 27K menos que el último año. Los fondos federales y estatales han disminuido. Aún tenemos algunos fondos de Estímulo sobrantes del año pasado, pero no los tendremos el año entrante así que lo estiraremos lo más posible.</p>
<p>Los coaches de Alfabetización y ELD representan los mayores gastos para RP.</p>
<p>La Escuela acudirá a la PTA para que ayude a compensar algunos de estos recortes de presupuesto, por ejemplo, aumentar nuestro aporte a PlayWorks (sus costos también aumentan) y posiblemente colaborar más con el Camp de Mosaicos.</p>
<p>Adiconalmente: la maestra de música, JJ, se va de Berkeley este verano. Es necesario considerar si continuaremos con esto y, de ser así, encontrar a un nuevo maestro.</p>
<p>Las clases de cocina y jardinería seguramente continuarán el año entrante, pero se enfrentan a la amenaza de ser suprimida en el futuro. Necesitamos que TODAS LAS FAMILIAS completen la aplicación de comida gratuita o de precio reducido cada año.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">8.- Clases para el próximo año</span>: Kathy Hatzke anunció que RP tendrá únicamente 3 salones de Kindergarten el año que viene. 1 Programa de Inmersión Dual y 2 Kindergartens de Inglés. Es necesario recortar los Kindergartens para acomodar clases grandes de 4to y 5to grado y añadir un salón. Se esperan 70 alumnos de 4to grado el año que viene. Aún se trabaja en cómo dividir ese número de alumnos en 3 salones de 4to. grados ya que la mitad vienen de las Clases de Inmersión Dual.</p>
<p>Se discutieron las razones por las que menos familias de habla hispana buscan inmersión para sus hijos, por lo que es necesario llegarle a esas familias.  También puede ser que exista una reducción de hogares hispano parlantes en Berkeley.</p>
<p>Posiblemente será necesario utilizar el Laboratorio de Computación o la parte trasera del escenario. No queremos entregar nuestro Salón de Ciencias (ni a nuestro maestro de Ciencias!) y no existen planes de añadir salones de clases a la escuela.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Próxima reunión:</span> jueves 22 de abril, de 9.15 a 10.45 am, en el Salón de Usos Múltiples.</p>
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		<title>PTA Meeting Minutes, March 25, 2010</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rosa Parks PTA Minutes
March 25th, 2010
Meeting called to order by PTA President Maria Rohlsson
Minutes from February meeting approved
Introductions - Everyone asked to introduce him/herself and connection to RP

1. PTA/School Communication:  Maria Rohlsson spoke of need to Improve PTA communication.
Next year there will be a joint PTA/School Newsletter
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Rosa Parks PTA Minutes<br />
</strong><em>March 25<sup>th</sup>, 2010</em></p>
<p>Meeting called to order by PTA President Maria Rohlsson</p>
<p>Minutes from February meeting approved</p>
<p>Introductions - Everyone asked to introduce him/herself and connection to RP</p>
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<p>1. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">PTA/School Communication</span>:  Maria Rohlsson spoke of need to Improve PTA communication.</p>
<p>Next year there will be a joint PTA/School Newsletter</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Need a new Webmaster</span> - discussed how to have e-tree communication work more smoothly, possibly through Google or some other venue.  Make it easier to post messages.</p>
<p>Need clear way for people to learn about events, volunteer opportunities, allow all school groups to post to a newsletter/calendar/website. . .</p>
<p>Definitely continue to use Weds envelope as well.</p>
<p>Principal will now be recording all phone blasts once/week.</p>
<p>2. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">PTA Leadership positions for coming year</span>:</p>
<p>We need a new President, Co-Vice President with Lilly MacRae, Webmaster and Room Parent/Volunteer Coordinator</p>
<p>Discussed putting an announcement in the Weds envelope to alert all parents to this need, including job descriptions, time commitment required. . .</p>
<p>3. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Survey update</span>: School Governance Council/PTA Parent survey had 183 surveys completed.  Results to be compiled, used in planning next year.  Contact Lilly MacRae if you want to help with review and planning.</p>
<p>4. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Fundraising/Budget Update</span>:</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Silent Auction</span> went well - new space will allow us to be more flexible i.e. re: theme in future years.  10.5K raised.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Rummage Sale</span>: 4/10 and 4/11 - plan to have community prepare during Spring Break by collecting items during spring cleaning.  Hannah Karpilow will coordinate.  Sign-up sheet circulated for people to help Fri evening 6-9PM, Sat and Sun during day and Sunday to help clean up and take leftover items to donate.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Carnival </span>(see below)</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Direct Donation letter</span> to Family/Friends passed around, also plans to send out in Weds envelope.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Read-a-thon</span>: Time to bring in donations to your child&#8217;s teacher!</p>
<p>Still have plans to do El Cerrito Plaza day, i.e. donations by Rubio&#8217;s and Barnes and Noble for people shopping/eating there that day.</p>
<p>5. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Budget</span>: We are reaching our goals - Good news!  But needs of the school continue to grow especially in light of continued budget cuts.  Need to continue to plan and strategize about how to best use the funds we raise.</p>
<p>6. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Carnival</span>: Miriam Agrell- <script type="text/javascript">var username = "Miriam"; var hostname = "tencue.com";document.write("<a href=" + "mail" + "to:" + username + "@" + hostname + ">" + username + "@" + hostname + "<\/a>")</script> - will be Carnival chair but definitely needs <span style="text-decoration: underline;">all of our help</span>.</p>
<p>There will be many volunteer opportunities including a PR/Communications person - make announcements on KPFA/KQED, BPN. . .</p>
<p>Consider how to expand who comes to the Carnival.</p>
<p>Start planning class game booths, will need people to help with Cake Walk, planning to sell T-shirts, have Kid&#8217;s Village and Family Resource Center participate more,</p>
<p>Who could perform (i.e. like Mexican Dance group of last year).</p>
<p>Quilt for Raffle has already been made, also discussed having each classroom make a basket with a specific theme, i.e. for the raffle.</p>
<p>7. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">School Budget</span>: Principal Kathy Hatzke spoke about 2010-2011 school year budget.</p>
<p>As of now funds from District are projected to be $180,037, down about 27k from last year.  State and Federal funding has decreased.  We do have some Stimulus funds left over from last year, but won&#8217;t have this next year so likely to feel even more of a pinch next year.</p>
<p>Literacy and ELD coaches are the biggest expense for RP.</p>
<p>The School will be looking to PTA to help make up for some of this budget shortfall, i.e to increase our funding of Playworks (their costs are also increasing), possibly fund more of the Mosaic camp.</p>
<p>Also: k-2 Vocal Music Teacher (JJ) is leaving Berkeley this summer, need to consider whether to continue this and find a new teacher.</p>
<p>Cooking/Gardening classes likely to continue next year, but will face threat of this being cut in future years.  Need to continue having ALL FAMILIES complete the free/reduced lunch application every year.</p>
<p>Discussed writing grants for some of the items that won&#8217;t be funded next year, will put together plans based on what we have and put out call for grantwriters as needed.</p>
<p>8. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Next Year&#8217;s Classes</span>: Kathy Hatzke also announced RP will only have 3 Kindergarten classes next year, 1 Dual-immersion and 2 English kindergartens.  Have to cut back on Kindergartens to accommodate large 4<sup>th</sup>/5<sup>th</sup> grade classes and add a classroom.  There are expected to be 70 4<sup>th</sup> graders next year.  Still working out how to divide these into three 4<sup>th</sup> grade classes since half are coming from Two-Way immersion classes.</p>
<p>Discussed reasons for fewer Spanish-speaking families seeking immersion for their children, needing to do more outreach to these families.  Also may be an overall reduction in Spanish-speaking households in Berkeley.</p>
<p>Will likely need to use Computer lab or back of stage as classrooms next year - do not want to give up our Science classroom (and science teacher!) and there are no plans to add classrooms to the school.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Next Meeting</span>: Thursday 4/22/10, 9:15-10:45AM in Multipurpose room</p>
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		<title>Minutas de la reunión de PTA - 28 de Febrero de 2010</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Minuta de la reunión.
1.- La reunión fue convocada por Maria Rohl, presidente del PTA, a las 9.15 am.
2.- Es necesaria ayuda extraordinaria con el Maratón de Lectura: Carrie Wilson y Alison Wren se ofrecieron como voluntarias para co-coordinas ese esfuerzo.
3.- Las minutas fueron aprobadas: Las minutas no han sido posteadas consistentemente en la web debido [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Minuta de la reunión.</p>
<p>1.- La reunión fue convocada por Maria Rohl, presidente del PTA, a las 9.15 am.</p>
<p>2.- Es necesaria ayuda extraordinaria con el Maratón de Lectura: Carrie Wilson y Alison Wren se ofrecieron como voluntarias para co-coordinas ese esfuerzo.<span id="more-679"></span></p>
<p>3.- Las minutas fueron aprobadas: Las minutas no han sido posteadas consistentemente en la web debido a que el web master que se había ofrecido como voluntario no podrá continuar en esa posición. Necesitamos un nuevo WEB MASTER voluntario. Mientras tanto, y si no se logra postear las minutas en línea, antes de cada reunión tendremos más copias impresas para repartirlas.</p>
<p>4.- Subasta Silenciosa: todavía se necesitan voluntarios para el sábado 27 de febrero. El valor de las donaciones ha aumentado hasta $11.000, a pesar de que se han vendido menos entradas para el evento el año pasado: rieguen la voz! Vendan entradas! Tracy Hollander enviará emails a los padres del salón para recordarles el evento.</p>
<p>5.- Otros próximos eventos:<br />
Maratón de Lectura: comienza el 10 de marzo, los materiales saldrán la próxima semana en el sobre de los miércoles. Comiencen a reclutar patrocinantes!<br />
Venta de Cosas Usadas: 10 y 11 de abril. Coordinará Gahhah Karpilow. Por favor, colaboren sean voluntarios y reúnan cosas para donar: limpien su sótano para Spring Break!<br />
Carnaval: Domingo 6 de junio de 2010: Miriam Agrell presidirá este evento. Por favor piensen en la &#8220;estación&#8221; de su salón. El plano será el mismo que el del año pasado en el patio.</p>
<p>6.- Re-construyendo juntos- Grupos de la Comunidad que ayudan a individuos e instituciones con trabajo de rehabilitación o reparación asistirá a Rosa Parks el 10 y 11 de abril para repintar el marco del toldo que rodea la parte exterior del patio de la Escuela.<br />
Susana Hovland es la jefa del royecto y pueden dirigirse a ella en caso de preguntas - <script type="text/javascript">var username = "shovland"; var hostname = "yahoo.com";document.write("<a href=" + "mail" + "to:" + username + "@" + hostname + ">" + username + "@" + hostname + "<\/a>")</script> .</p>
<p>7. Encuenta de Padres: co-organizada por el PTA y el Concejo de Gobierno de la Escuela. Por favor convenzan a todo el mundo para que complete la encuesta, COMPLÉTELA USTED TAMBIÉN y ofrézcase a ayudar a otros que pudieran no tener acceso a hacerlo en línea: por ejemplo, en el Centro de Enseñanza de la Escuela. Los resultados ayudarán a guiar los fondos y a planificar otras decisiones para el año próximo.</p>
<p>8.-MARCHA ADELANTE el 4 de marzo: Para protestar el recorte de fondos y señalar la necesidad de Educación Pública al reunir maestros padres y estudiantes de RP y otras escuelas que se alinearán en MLK, entre University Av. y Dwight Way, después de clases el próximo jueves. Se reunirán el martes 2 de marzo para ayudar a pintar carteles.</p>
<p>9.- Eventos de Bienvenida al Kindergarten: dos familias ofrecieron sus casas para que los padres de los alumnos que entran a kindergarten pudieran conocerse, hacer preguntas y hacer que los niños jugaran con sus próximos compañeros de clases. Catharine Bruno ofrecerá un té el 17 de abril, Alma Prins tendrá un evento en la tarde el 27 de marzo. Además habrá un &#8220;playdate&#8221; grupal en un parque en mayo (la fecha será anunciada próximamente).</p>
<p>10.- Recreo antes de comer: se discutió el cambio del horario de la Escuela para que la hora del recreo ocurriera antes del lunch. Coach Rachel y otros hablaron de cómo ese cambio puede conducir a que se desperdicie menos comida y a que el exceso de energía que tienen los niños no estuviera contenida en la cafetería. La Directora Hatzke está pensando posibles horarios para que esto funcione y los discutirá con los maestros. La Directora Hatzke está dispuesta a implementarlo el próximo año si logra cuadrar los tiempos.</p>
<p>11.- Centro de Recursos para Padres: Programas de Primavera: Banco de Comida. Bolsa de comida de regalo en colaboración con el Banco de Comida del Condado para familias con lunch gratis o subsidiado en parte. Hay 100 puestos disponibles, 60 familias actualmente en el rograma, 40 espacios aún disponibles.<br />
Noches de Recursos en Primavera: todos los miércoles en la noche (exceptuando los días que haya &#8220;Tour of the World&#8221;). Incluyen una comida simple y actividades separadas para padres e hijos como Grupos de Discusión de Padres y Apoyo Literario para niños.<br />
El Centro de Recursos también necesita a alguien que le ayude a organizar materiales (catálogos sobre los recursos de la comundad&#8230;) en su oficina, y un sistema de mantenimiento para los materiales necesarios.</p>
<p>Adicionalemnet se discutió que el PTA tuviera un papel más activo el año próximo en el Tour of the World u otros eventos del Centro de Recursos, para apoyar el Edificio Comunitario, una de las metas del PTA.</p>
<p>12.- Desarrollo del Idioma Inglés (ELD por sus siglas en inglés): Kathleen Gadway,  Coach del ELD, describió el programa, creado para apoyar a los maestros en cómo enseñar inglés a los que están en proceso de aprendizaje de este idioma (aroximadamente el 20% de la Escuela). Ms. Gadway y los maestros han recibido entrenamiento especial durante este año, y cada una de las clases tiene reuniones regulares de grupos de niños a niveles similares de aprendizaje. Los grupos son ligeramente diferentes en los distintos niveles de clases.<br />
Actualmente los maestros están entrenados para hacer el examen CELDT (test de nivel de habilidades en inglés para personas en proceso de aprendizaje de ese idioma, según sus siglas en inglés). El foco general está también en cómo ampliar el lenguaje oral de todos los niños del salón de clases.<br />
En este momento el programa ELD comienza, además, a evaluar el progreso y efectividad del mismo.</p>
<p>13.- ELAC- El Comité de Consulta para Aprender Inglés se ha formado nuevamente! en estos momentos trabajan en establecer un horario de encuentros regular y en incluir a todos lo que estén aprendiendo inglés, no sólo a los que hablan español.</p>
<p>14.- Liderazgo del PTA para el próximo año: necesitamos a un nuevo presidente, VP, Co-secretario. El Comité de Nominaciones está en formación. Por favor contacte a los actuales líderes del PTA si está interesado en formar parte o si conoce a alguien que pudiera estarlo. Por ahora puede enviar un email o llamar a Alma Prins – <script type="text/javascript">var username = "woodprins"; var hostname = "att.net";document.write("<a href=" + "mail" + "to:" + username + "@" + hostname + ">" + username + "@" + hostname + "<\/a>")</script> o (510) 710-2019 y ella pasará la información al Comité.</p>
<p>Próxima Reunión del PTA: Jueves 25 de marzo, de 6 a 8 pm.</p>
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		<title>PTA Meeting, 6-8 PM</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ March 25, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Please join us for the next PTA Meeting on Thursday, March 25th from 6 – 8 PM

Pizza will be served at 6 PM and childcare is available during the meeting.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<table class="ec3_schedule"><tr><td colspan="3">March 25, 2010</td></tr><tr><td class="ec3_start">6:00 pm</td><td class="ec3_to">to</td><td class="ec3_end">8:00 pm</td></tr></table><p>Please join us for the next PTA Meeting on Thursday, March 25th from 6 – 8 PM</p>
<p>Pizza will be served at 6 PM and childcare is available during the meeting.</p>
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		<title>3rd Annual Wine and Chocolate Fundraiser</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ February 27, 2010; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Please come to our 3rd Annual Wine and Chocolate Fundraiser this Saturday, Feb  27, from 6 to 9 pm, at the W. Berkeley Seniors Center, 1900 6th Street (at  Hearst). Tickets are available on a sliding scale for $20, $40, and $60  per person.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<table class="ec3_schedule"><tr><td colspan="3">February 27, 2010</td></tr><tr><td class="ec3_start">6:00 pm</td><td class="ec3_to">to</td><td class="ec3_end">9:00 pm</td></tr></table><p>Please come to our 3rd Annual Wine and Chocolate Fundraiser this Saturday, Feb  27, from 6 to 9 pm, at the W. Berkeley Seniors Center, 1900 6th Street (at  Hearst). Tickets are available on a sliding scale for $20, $40, and $60  per person.</p>
<p>It will be a fun event with great wine of course, good food,  and of course chocolate! Plus we have over $10,000 in donated items to bid on  for our silent auction, and we&#8217;ll be selling raffle tickets as well for a chance  to win up to 30 bottles of great wine!</p>
<p>Questions? Call Liz at  510-812-6860 or Amy at 510-684-8348</p>
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