Meeting+May+10

AGENDA What will second language content entail? Gary working on Computer ed tech stuff Gonzalo to make music section Wednesday assemblies not necessarily on Wednesdays Community service- K-2 on campus; 3-5 also could be into the larger community in age appropriate ways Student Council- Structure and guidance needed, can be useful for K-5. Council may run assemblies and tours. Older students may support younger students. Homework- Chadwick policy seems appropriate. Some discussion about the types of homework. Addition of thoughts on play, physical activity and rest. Classes present information in a standardized format developed by Gary. Information should be kept as clear and simple as possible to support parent utilization- usability is of high importance. Grade levels must remain consistent. agendas- children must be responsible for keeping track of their work load We need to develop a standardized method of electronic communication. It may night be available for the first term. Progress reporting section avoids the idea of grades. Professional development is needed to support student led conferences. -Send Andy a list of materials needed for the first day of school - Still uncertain; currently August 25th would be the first day for students. All calendars that currently exist are to be considered drafts Admissions may impact when teachers need to return -Send supplemental supply list to Andy A supply has already been submitted to Jim; Jim will send a copy of this list to all teachers What activities would we offer What levels will these activities happen for Additional discussion at next PYP meeting, submit thoughts to Andy Still being massaged; current version in draft form Should we have them? What level? How should they be run.
 * Handbook
 * First Day info
 * Calendar
 * Supply lists
 * Enhancement classes
 * After School Activities
 * Time table for next year
 * Tutorials

Reporting will be discussed briefly at during this meeting. Supply lists and tutorials will be discussed.
 * Additional meeting next week at 3:00 to continue editing handbook.