Thanks to all the caregivers, families and staff who joined the first PTA meeting of the year.  A recording is now available for our community, and the minutes are now posted on inclusions.org.

We're thrilled to welcome our recent elected Executive Board members and teacher representatives:

• Wendy Cruz and Amy Vagelatos, Co-Adelphi Staff Representatives
• Aubrey DeCarlo and Sascha Weiss, New Parents Representatives
• Todd Jolly, Member-at-Large
• Carroll Staff Representative, TBD

Important links, dates and information that were discussed (not exhaustive!):

• New Family Picnic, for families from both sites, held in the ICT Big Yard on Sept. 30 from 12-3 pm.  More details coming soon.
• Call for ICT Class Parents. Interested?  Email classparentcoordicator@ps372pta.org or look for the ICT Class Parent Liaisons Committee in Konstella
• Yankees Game, Sept. 23, 1:05 pm.   We have almost sold out our guaranteed seat block, but are hopeful we can get more.  Here is the form to fill out for the waitlist.
• The first Bike to School Day is Sept. 20.  This committee is looking for volunteers.
• A school safety townhall will be coming soon from administration.  Policies are governed by the DOE. (Links of interest: DOE's Parent Guide to School Safety and Emergency Preparedness and some movement to update legislation. )
• Curriculum conferences will start the week of Sept. 25. Timing is dependent on classroom and grade, and specialists and therapists will have a separate schedule. Sign-ups will come from your teachers and Yvette.
• There is an early breakfast program. Students can enter the gates on Whitwell between 7:55 am and 8:05 am and go to the cafeteria for breakfast.  The gates will close between 8:05 and 8:10 before opening for the school day.  Students who arrive at 8:10 can still have a grab-and-go breakfast.
• Please avoid sending nuts, peanuts or peanut butter to school for lunch or snack.  Because of food allergies, classroom celebrations will not feature food treats.

Sneak peek at October:

• The first Parents as Partners (parents visit morning meeting/participate in an activity after drop off)  is Oct. 6, and will feature Reading.  These happen monthly on the first Friday, with a different subject focus each time.
• Our first Movie Night is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 27.  This committee is ALSO looking for new volunteers to help keep this great night going.  Reach out to movienight@ps372pta.org if you can help.

If you have further questions about the PTA and aren't sure where to go, start with info@ps372pta.org.