AIS PC Meeting Minutes

October 13, 2017

 

Welcome (Alison Hastings)

 

Treasurer’s Report (Alison Hastings for Heather Niedland)

  • Golf Event was very successful. A great day and very lucrative - we look forward to next year’s event

 

 

Head of School Report (Wendy Hill)

  • October continues to be a busy month throughout the school
    • 8th grade trip to NYC was a success

     

  • Continue to receive feedback from external and internal sources about the difference a girls’ school makes for our students
  • Songwriter Justin Roberts visited 3/4 grade and was struck by the energy and enthusiasm expressed by the girls
  • As alumnae return to campus over breaks, they frequently comment on their experience in class vs that of their classmates who attended co-ed schools - Irwin’s graduates are able to ask questions and assert themselves in class in a way that their female classmates who attended co-ed schools are not - this is a real benefit of a single-sex education

 

  • Campus Facilities Master Plan is underway
    • Parent focus groups on campus the week of 10/16: Monday 5-6pm and Wednesday 8-9am
    • In the process of determining short- and long-term goals
    • Expect the process to take the rest of the year
    • Partner for the project is BCJ (did MS/US addition)
    • Will be soliciting student input as well

     

  • AIS is under contract on 400 S. Ithan Ave
    • Would join 672 Conestoga to main campus
    • Purchase was enabled through donor support
    • Plans for property still TBD, but could enable more student use of 672

     

     

    Upper School Division Coordinator (Sharon Shaver)

  • Upper School Parents Night and Class Coffees were well attended and successful

     

  • Important Dates:
    • 10/21 - 12th Grade Cocktail Party
    • 10/25 - Speak Up Event (mandatory for 9th Grade; open to other US students and parents)
    • 10/26 - Pick A Time open for US conferences
    • 10/27 - End of 1st Quarter
    • 11/5 - Hay Fair
    • 11/15 - Owlidays
    • 11/13-14 - US Conferences
    • 11/30 - Maria Wazir

     

     

    Middle School Division Coordinator (Erin Hinckle)

  • Middle School Coffees and Parents’ Night were very successful

     

  • Athletics pickup change: middle schoolers can now be picked up at Dorrance entrance after practice

     

  • Important Dates:
    • 10/13 - 5/6th Grade game night with Haverford
    • 10/17 - Bake Sale/Free Dress Day for Hurricane Harvey relief
    • 10/19 - Early dismissal (MS Conferences)
    • 10/20 - No School (MS Conferences)
    • 10/25 - 5th Grade Cocktail Party
    • 10/26-27 - 6th Grade trip to Camp Mason
    • 10/27 - 7th Grade Cocktail party
    • 10/27 - 8th Grade Cocktail Party
    • 10/28 - 6th Grade Cocktail Party

     

    Lower School Division Coordinator (Beth Yocum)

  • Back to School Night was successful

     

  • Important Dates:
    • 10/7 - Lee Denim Day
    • 10/11 - Empathy workshop with Dr. Dissinger
    • 10/19-20 - Lower School Conferences
    • 10/24 - All School Open House
    • 11/5 - Hay Fair
    • 11/10 - AIS/EA Day (1/2 day for students)

     

  • News from Donna
    • Completed two volunteer training sessions for cafeteria/recess duty; reach out to C. Hillman if interested
    • Parents will have the opportunity to chaperone field trips
    • This year’s LS theme is Community; starting community groups for LS girls facilitated by Charisse Ford (more information in forthcoming letter)

     

    Events (Alison Hastings for Jaime Haines)

  • Hay Fair (11/5)
    • Please RSVP so that we have an accurate count of attendees
    • Admission and some games are free of charge; there will also be tickets sold for some activities
    • Dinner will be available (BBQ buffet) but tickets MUST be purchased in advance
    • Eagles game will be broadcast
    • See Nissa O’Mara to volunteer and/or donate items for the auction

     

     

  • Owlidays (11/15)
    • Event to be held at Valley Forge Flowers and throughout Eagle Village
    • Quincy McCoy and Donna Laveran are Chairs
    • Ticket purchase gives attendees discounts throughout Eagle Village

     

  • Book Fair
    • Event will move back to campus this year and will last 2 days
    • Date TBD
    • Targeted to younger students (6th grade and below)

     

  • AIS/EA Day (11/10)
    • Link in weekly newsletter to purchase AIS/EA Day shirts - shirts can only be purchased online and are only available until 10/18
    • Event at EA this year - good idea for parents to go with LS students as campus is large
    • MS likely bussed to EA but details will be forthcoming

 

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