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

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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

11/30:          MS/US Health Screenings

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