January 2007 Minutes
VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED
The FUN stuff (social, creative, spirited, appreciated) :
For the Palapalooza, March 3 Set up is at 1 p.m. Event is 6 to 9 p.m.
Contact Tammy Corning at tcorning@msn.com or 866-8525
For the Father/Daughter Dances. Work parties on March 6 and 7 at 3
p.m. and March 21 and 22 at 3 p.m. Also, photo helpers, decorating
and clean up help is needed at the events themselves (March 10 and 24).
Contact Linda Sulenes at lyadahs@comcast.net or 754-2073
The CARING stuff
Assistance is needed in the library on Fridays from 11 to 12:45.
Contact the school library.
Assistance is also needed at lunch time in the parking lots. Contact
Teri Weaver at teriweaver@comcast.net
PROGRAMS
FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Rachel's challenge. Thursday, Feb. 25, 7 p.m. School Gym. Your kid
will see this program during the school day. The evening program is
your chance to learn how to make our community a stronger, kinder
place. This is a powerful program. Our speaker is a gentleman who was
a Columbine student on the day of the terrible school shootings and he
shares insights on what will help a school be a better community.
Don't miss this one.
Anger Management. Wednesday, Feb. 7th. Professional counselor Teri
Weaver will lead us to some tools to help teens and parents keep their
cool.
Listening Post Forum. February 15th. 6:30 p.m. An evening dedicated
to learning what you think about Capital High School. What's working?
What needs improving? Bring your opinions (Don't leave home without
them!)
Coming in April: Victoria Tenet, expert on brain development will
speak on April 26th.
The official stuff:
The CHSPO meeting was opened by Debby Pattin at 7:06 p.m.
Introductions followed. Present were Debby Pattin, Carol Riley, Susan
Lindskog, Vada Alderidge, Ellen Rice, Peggy Martinez, Bette Hall, Janna
Sharp,
Mary Gross, Megan Hubbard, Brenna English, Teri Poff, Tammy Corning,
Linda Sulenes, Paddy O' Brien, and Susan Kirkpatrick.
Recent fall grants totaled $7,036. One correction was noted by Carol
Riley. "YTD Budget" should read "YTD Actual Expenses"
There are several Parent Education Opportunities (see details above)
There are several volunteer needs (see details above). The efforts of
the CHS horticulture instructor, Kathleen Watts, and of Chris Cody are
deeply appreciated as committees prepare for fundraising dances.
Class reports
Seniors - Carol Riley announced a Feb. 6 meeting for parents to plan
graduation events. Parents from the junior class would be very helpful
as volunteers on the evening of graduation.
Juniors -- Bette Hall said that planning for the Class of 2008
graduation has begun.
Sophomores -- Susan Lindskog said that she is collecting ideas.
Freshmen -- Susan Kirkpatrick is also collecting ideas. Additional
parent volunteers would be welcome.
Newsletter -- was mailed yesterday. The next one is in March.
The meeting concluded at 8: 06 p.m. and was followed by a report from
Teri Poff on her Fulbright exchange trip to Germany. It was
fascinating to hear about the educational challenges in that country.
Guten Abend
Ellen Rice, secretary pro-tem