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     PTSA Association Mtg Agenda – February 10 - Samohi Cafeteria


Welcome, Introductions, and Acknowledgements: Louise Jaffe and Cheri Orgel

ASB (Associated Student Body): Gus Walsh
AAPSSSG (African American Parent Student Staff Support Group): Barry Snell and Robbie Jones
SOL/BAC (Spirit of Love/Bilingual Advisory Committee): Margarita Gonzalez and Consuelo Perez
Site Governance: Janine Avner, Brian Stecher, Dave Tillipman, Joyce Smith
Santa Monica Malibu Education Foundation: Debbie Mulvaney, Lauri Crane

PTSA Business:
Minutes: approved by committee
Treasurer’s Report: Chris Thornton, Treasurer
Slate of Officers Recommended for next year's Board: Gretchen Goetz, Nominating Committee Chair
Excellent Public Schools Charter Amendment – Rick Gates and Lauri Crane

Important Announcements:
  • Course Catalog to be mailed home in March
  • Registration dates for next year - August 24-27, Seniors Juniors, Sophmores, Freshmen

Principal’s Report: Ilene Straus

PROGRAM: SAMOHI ATHLETICS PROGRAM: Catherine Baxter, Dean, and Coach Mike Griswold, Athletic Director

Important Dates:
February.....
13, 14 Cafe Samo Choral Concert, Humanities Center 7PM
16 President’s Day – NO SCHOOL
17 Site Governance Meeting, 5pm, Rm 113
Junior Parent Meeting, 7pm, Cafeteria
19 Coffee with the Principal/CEO 8:30am, Cafeteria (new day!)
20 Last Day to drop classes with review,
SAT 1 Registration deadline
Black History Month Celebration – Apollo Night – 7pm, Barnum Hall
23 SOL/BAC Meeting 7pm, Cafeteria
24 Financial Aid FAFSAWorkshop (for seniors applying to college), 7pm, Library
26 Campus Tour 8:45am
OUR KIDS Meeting, 6pm, Room AD200

March.....
1 Band Parent Meeting, 7pm, Band Room
2 FAFSA Applications due, CAHSEE testing
AAPSSSG Meeting, 6pm, Room AD501
Orchestra Parent Meeting, 7pm,
5 End of Grading Period (first 6 weeks of Second Semester)
5,6 Spring Musical – “Kiss Me Kate” 8pm, Barnum Hall (also 2pm matinee on March 6th)
9 CANCELLED - Coffee with House Principals, and PTSA Meeting,
23 PTSA Meeting and OPEN HOUSE, Barnum Hall (start time to be announced)
Special Thanks to “Running With Speakers” for their help and expertise at every meeting!

For more information contact PTSA Co-Presidents:
Louise Jaffe or Cheri Orgel