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City of Aventura
Aventurs City of EzceIIence School
School Advisory Committee
AGENDA
January 12, 2009 - 7:00 P•M•
Media Center Room
Aven[ura City of F_xcellence School
3333 NE 188°' Street
Ayentura. Florida 33180
An "A" Rated School
1. CALL TO ORDER\ROLL CALL -
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -November 3, 2008
3. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
4_ SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION REPORT
5_ FUND RAISING REPORTS
• PotamKin Honda Car Fundraise r- Blanca Lopez
• CooKbooK Fundraiser- JacKie PerczeK
• BooK Fair -Rica TicKner
• Krispy Kreme Spring Fundraiser -Marina BlacFiman
• Teacher Appreciation WeeK -Julie Greenberg Shapiro
6_ OLD BUSINESS
7_ NEW BUSINESS (Op¢a Forum for Parents' Diiscussion)
8_ ADJOURNMENT
-rhs meeting is open to the public. In accordance with the Americans with 1Jisab:lities Act o{ 1990. all persons who arc disabled and who need special
a mmodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability shoultl contact the Off ce of the City CIcrK, 305-466-8901_ no[ later than lwo days
pr.or to such proceeding. Agenda items may be viewed at the Off ce of the City Manager, Ciry of Avcntura Government Centcq ]9200 West Country
Club give, Avcntura, Florida, 33180. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of any agenda item should contact the City CIerK at 305-466-8901.
Aventura City of Excel lence School
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SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
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November 3, 2008
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present
were members Julie Greenberg Shapiro, Rica Tickner,
and Jackie Perczek. Also present were City Manager Eric M nSoroka, Panc pal Julie Alm,
Assistant Principal Daniel Verdier. Quorum was determined and the meeting
commenced.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Rica Tickner moved to approve the minutes of the
September 17 & September 24, 2008 School Advisory Board meetings. Jackie Perczek
seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
3. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Soroka reported on the following items:
A. The classroom addition project
B. Enrollment
4. SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION REPORT: The School Administration Report is attached.
5. FUND RAISING REPORTS: The following reports were discussed at the meeting:
• Potamkin Honda Car Fundraiser- Blanca Lopez
• Cookbook Fundraiser- Jackie Perczek
• Book Fair -Rica Tickner
• Teacher Appreciation Week -Julie Greenberg Shapiro
6. OLD BUSINESS: Julie Greenberg Shapiro discussed the 5th grade trip and the
associated costs. After discussion no action was taken.
7. NEW BUSINESS (Open Forum for Parent's Discussion): The following issues were
discussed:
• 6th grade homework
• Field trips
• School Notes Program
The next meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2009 at 7PM.
8. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Committee at this
time, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Approved by the Board on
November 3, 2008
Administration's Report
Academics:
School Wide Assessments:
• B1 complete reading/math/science
• 62 assessment November 17tH , 18tH and 19tH
Progress Monitoring:
• 2"d quarter AIP meetings underway
• DIBELS assessment complete
• Fountas and Pinnell Grades 1st - 3~d
Instructional Programs2008-2009:
• Saturday School Started: New materials, record number of
participants, over 100
• Guidance program: Anti-bullying
• Middle school students have been campaigning for ACES first
Student Government Association Administration. Elections were
held today
• Stn grade Career and Entrepreneur Class is working with Junior
Achievement volunteers Jeff Levinson and Matt Kuttler.
• 1st grade early intervention reading program has started
• Kindergarten early intervention reading to start next week
Staff Development:
• Data analysis workshops
• Write Source Training
• Algebraic Thinking by Ms. Englard
• Character Cadre & CEP Quality Awards Standards
• Gizmos
• Differentiating Math instruction
• Developing student relationships
• Six traits of writing in action
• Standardizing scoring rubrics for writing
ACES Accolades
• Accepted 2 Promising Practices awards:
Eco-Literacy hands-on garden and leadership speakers series
• Honored as finalists by the Character Education Partnership for
National Schools of Character award
Recent Events
• ACES students had an opportunity to meet two authors Paul Feig
and Brigitte Benchymol. Mr. Feig's book focused and building self-
esteem and Ms. Benchymol's book provided a flash back in time to
the life of Gandhi.
• International Peace Day was celebrated on September 19, 2008
and the mayor proclaimed the day "Peace Day" in Aventura.
Students participated through class activities, bulletin boards,
essays, art projects and music.
Staff Appreciation Pot Luck Luncheon
Book Fair: report provided by Ms. Tickner
Red Ribbon Week 10/27-10/31
Field Trips:
• Stn grade students traveled to Dickenson Park where they studied
comparative ecosystems, canoed and visited a turtle hospital.
• Kindergarten students viewed "Stone Soup" at a performing arts center.
• 7tn grade traveled to Sanibel Island where they studied marine ecology
and kayaked through big cypress mangroves.
Athletics
ACES Eagles competitive Basketball season is underway. The
boys and girls team are supported by ACES first cheerleaders and
an energetic Eagle Mascot named Ernest. Girls are undefeated
and boys are 2 wins 2 losses
The First Tee National School Program -integrates the game of
golf with the values of honesty, integrity, .sportsmanship, respect,
confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy and judgment.
Charitable Projects:
• Breast Cancer Awareness Month Bake Sale
• Peace Day Gift Box Project Benefits the Needy.
• Stn Grade Team: Shoes for poor children in South America
Upcominc Events:
• Thanksgiving Food Drive 11/7, 11/14, 11/23
• City of Aventura: Founder's Day on 11/9 8~ Veteran's Day on
11/11
• Parenting Workshop on Responsibility: 11/26
• FCAT Writes Night for 4tn and Stn Grade on 11!20
• Career Day Speaker sign up deadline 12/05. Event on 1/22.
• Holiday Toy Drive 12/05, 12/14
• Field Days: 12/15-12/19
• Middle School Leadership Speaker Series: David Samson,
President of the Marlins on 12/15 from 7 pm to 8 pm