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AIS PC Meeting Minutes
Friday,October 14th- PC Meeting Room
Alison Hastings, PC President -Welcome
Treasurer's Report- $49,995.22 in checking; $55,842.65 in savings
**NOTE: All school information, details and forms are available via A/S-ON, the new parent portal. Please logon and make sure your emergency contact information and notification settings are correct. If you need assistance logging on or using this platform, please contact Alex Pearson in the Technology Office (apearson@agnesirwin.org)**
All-School Upcoming Dates & Events
10/17: RenAISsance Store Opens at 672 Conestoga (see store hours below)
10/18: Picture Retake Day" and Screenagers" film screening, 7-10pm, West Wilke Theater
10/20 AlS-EA Day T-shirt Orders Due (Order Form available.on AIS-ON)
10/26 Alumnae Mother-10/26 Daughter Photograph, 7:30-8:30am, Athletics Center All-School Evening Open House, 6-8pm, MS/US Building
11/1 AIS-Baldwin Chorale Concert, 7:30pm, LTB'49 Pavillion
11/2 Athletic Open House, 7-9pm, Athletic Center
11/6 HayFair, 3-7pm
11/7-11/11 Spirit Week
11/10 Parents' Council Meeting, 8:30am, PC Meeting Room
Athletics Pasta Dinner & Spirit Dances,5pm,Student Life Center
11/11 AlS-EA Day (Home)
11/12 AIS Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony,5:30-7:30pm
11/14 Rachel Simmons Event for Parents, 7-8pm, West Wilke Theater
11/16 OWLidays, 6-10pm, Eagle Village
11/17 Arts Open House, 7:45-9am, MS/US Building
11/22-11/28Thanksgiving Break (Note: 11/28 is a Teacher In-service Day; No Classes)
12/3 Book Fair,TBD
Upper School Upcoming Dates & Events- Roma Wickersham,US Coordinator
10/27: Parent-Teacher Conferences; Half Day for US Students
10/28: Parent-Teacher Conferences; No Classes for US Students
11/18-19: US Musical- "The Addams Family"-West Wilke Theater
11/21: US Winter Sports Begin
11/30: MS/US Health Screenings
Middle School Upcoming Dates & Events- Alison Hastings for Melissa Parker,MS Coordinator
10/15: 5th Grade Parents' Social (Hosts: Chris & Liz Springer)
10/15: Field Hockey Clinic,9-10:30am, Athletics Center and Haverford School Game night
10/20: ihGrade Culture Week Kick-Off, 8:30-11:30am,West Wilke Theater
10/21: Parent-Teacher Conferences; No Classes forMS Students
10/22: CAGMS Leadership Conference on Empathy,9am-1pm,Student Life Center
10/27-28: 6th Grade Trip to Camp Mason
10/28: 6th Grade Parents' Social (Hosts: ??) MS Can Drive
10/31-11/11: MS Can Drive
11/5: Basketball Clinic, 9-10:30am, Athletics Center
11/14: MS Winter Sports Begin
Lower School Upcoming Dates & Events- Beth Yocum, LS Coordinator
10/19: 4th Grade MS Preview Breakfast,8:15-9:15am, MS/US Building
10/20: Parent-Teacher Conferences, 4-6pm, Regular Dismissal
10/21: Parent-Teacher Conferences;No Classes for LS Students and Pre-K Parents' Social (Hosts: Jai & Aarti Bijlani)
10/25: LS Health Screenings
LS Class Parents' Breakfast with Donna Lindner ..
Parent Workshop with Dr. Lisa Dissinger, 7-8:30pm,LS Music Room
10/31: LSHalloween Parade, TBD (more information will come from the school)
11/11: 2nd Grade Parents' Social (Hosts: David and Vanessa Oliver)
**Note: Donna is currently working on a monthly communication model that will provide consistency throughout the LS grades, while enabling each grade's unique style and culture to remain intact.**
PC Events- Alison Hastings for Jamie Haines, PC Events Coordinator
In response to a survey conducted at the end of last year, PC is making a concerted effort to change up some of its events to appeal to a broader audience and enhance participation and community-building.
Hay Fair- Suzanne Zelov & Kristin Nevins, Co-Chairs
We are excited to announce a new community-building event for all Agnes Irwin families, faculty and staff on November 6th from 3-7pm (rain or shine) in the Student Life Center. Hay Fair will be the kick-off event for AlS-EA Day Spirit Week and will include family-friendly activities such as AIS cornhole; a faculty/staff dunktank;square-dancing to live music; or riding
a mechanical bull. A Silent Auction and authentic BBQ dinner are not to be missed! Reservation
forms are being distributed via class parents, along with opportunities to donate and/or volunteer. If you have additional questions, please contact Cathy Ferguson in the Development Office (cferguson@agnesirwin.org).
OWlidays- Alison Hastings for Donna Laveran & Quincy McCoy,Co-Chairs
Grab some friends and enjoy a fun night of shopping in Eagle Village on Wednesday, November
16th. Kick off the evening with wine and hors d'oeuvres in the Barn at Valley Forge Flowers and then enjoy 20% off at all participating shops. Fulfill your holiday shopping needs in a way that raises money for the school! All are welcome!!
RenAISsance Store - Alison Hastings for Catherine Twitmyer,Store Coordinator
The RenAISsance sale allows parents to purchase pre-owned school uniforms and discontinued spirit gear at drastically-reduced prices. Starting Monday, October 17th, the RenAISsance STORE will be permanently located at 672 Conestoga Road. The year-round store will be open from
8:15-9:30am on the FIRST and THIRD Mondays and Fridays ofthe month, as well as the THIRD Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8pm.
The RenAISsance store will sell kilts,tunics, shirts and gym shorts, as well as other apparel previously offered at the school store. Over time, we hope to offer an assortment of gently used dresses appropriate for Prom,Cotillion, Mitzvahs or May Fair!
Donations will be accepted year-round and may be left with Cathy Ferguson in the
Development Office at 672 Conestoga Road.
The store will be open on the regularly scheduled dates/times below, or by appointment via Cathy Ferguson (cferguson@agnesirwin.org) or Catherine Twitmyer (cbtwitmyer@gmail.com). Volunteers are needed to fill these shifts.
Monday mornings,8:15-9am: October 17th; November 7th and 21st;December 5th
Wednesday evenings,6:30-8pm: November gth and December 14th
Friday mornings, 8:15-9am: October 21st; November 4th and 18th; December gth
Next PC Meeting: Thursday,November lOth, 8:30am,PCMeeting Room