Frelinghuysen Middle School

Home & School Association

Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Attending:  Caroline Godfrey, Tamara Haynie, Ruth Fleck, Sang Sporer, Diane Kay, Sue Lawlor, Kerry Thomas, Fred ?, Janine Corteil, Kirsten Hadley, Kelly Do, Sonu Razdan, Lynne Boucher, Tanya Seaward, Kate Hein, Laura LaMontagne, David Thompson

Meeting called to order: 9:45AM by Caroline Godfrey

President’s Update - Caroline Godfrey

• Approval of October minutes -- Diane Kay, Tamara Haynie
• FMS Principal Search -- Job posted and advertised in and out of the district.  Search committee similar to HS.
• Tuesday, February 18th added back on as school day.
• HSA donated mountain bike to MHS Project Graduation.  Also placed quarter-page ad in Morristown’s Got Talent in support of FMS students
• Just Write A Check campaign -  Please help me our shortfall!
• Board Officers -- Need to put slate together by next month’s meeting.

• Committee Chairs please speak to Amanda or presidents about continuing

Committees Update - Tamara Haynie

• Boxtops Due Dates - House 1 - 2/14; House 2 - 2/14; House 3 - 2/21
• Sweet Treats - 2/20 is the new date.  Please feel free to bring in more than slots allow!

Principal Update - David Thompson

• School Brains - Mailing out 1700 letters with usernames and passwords. School Brains will allow parents to see student grades. Plan on using for emergency cards.  We want feedback from parents!
• FMS Garden - Holding off any work until the ground is not frozen.  Steve Smith is the landscaper.  Dr. Cohen is looking to put programs together to cover the $2500-$3000 shortfall.  Kate Hein suggested local garden clubs would donate.  The equipment in the plastic shed by House 1 should be available for use.  It was suggested that Simon Levato be contacted to get wholesale price.

Other News:

• Caroline Godfrey has 50/50 tickets available for Project Graduation
• Please go to Board of Education meetings to learn about what is going on at the schools.  We will check to see if agendas are posted ahead of time.

Meeting Adjourned at 10:15AM.