September 22 Parent Group and Principal Coffee

Mr. Donner graciously provided snacks and coffee and shared some resources and updates with parents.  There were only a few of us in attendance, since the automated text service wasn't working correctly.  We talked about early dismissal Wednesdays, which are to give teachers more time to work together on curriculum and communication.  Parents shared that having them without a specific pattern is a bit confusing (and challenging for working parents, I have heard).  We also discussed having AM and PM parent group meetings. We decided to try having both AM and PM meetings each month for a while and see if people come to the PM meetings.  I (Rachael) shared my desire to have parents form a cooking class team to go into classrooms and give cooking demonstrations.  I also shared my desire for parent volunteers in the lunch room and at recess.  The protocol for this is to get permission from Ms. Griffin to volunteer.  Lunch and recess times are from 11am to 12:20pm.