CHS PTO February Meeting- Monday, Feb. 8, 2021

The meeting started at 5:30 pm with Dr. Irizarry’s update.  

For teacher appreciation Kathleen Druzba and Volker Antes did a drawing for staff of Sticks gift cards.

The organization Sin Barreras (without barriers) gave a presentation.  Speakers were Edgar Lara, Director of Community Engagement and Franny Smedile, President.  Their mission is to educate, support and serve the immigrant community focusing on the Hispanic population of Charlottesville and the surrounding areas.  They provide a variety of services from social support to translation to legal guidance.  They have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities.  https://www.sinbarrerascville.org/

We can support clients of Sin Barreras who are CHS parents by making personal overtures, including invitations to meetings.  The PTO president is also investigating getting Spanish translation during meetings.

Assistant Principal Rodney Redd gave an update on the sports returning to CHS.  The Virginia High School League is permitting sports to resume with COVID protocols.  CHS’s sports are returning, with COVID safety protocols.  

This includes bussing to games where only a small amount of students are allowed on each bus.  Information on club sports will be coming separately by Canvas.

Calendar and policy specifics for sports can be found at gocville.org when you hover over the “MORE” tab.  There are drop down menus with the information and a live schedule link

Volker Antes gave an update on the successful Sticks fundraiser, which is continuing.

The PTO is cosponsoring an upcoming workshop for parents, How to Speak To Teenagers About Race, Racism and Racialized Violence.  It will take place Tuesday, Feb. 23rd from  6:30 – 8:30 pm.  Dr. Joseph WIlliams of UVA Curry School of Education will lead.  Registration link will be coming electronically soon.

Due to time constraints the update on the use of the Joint PTO Reopening Fund was deferred to the next meeting.

“Talking about Race, Racism and Racialized Violence: A workshop for parents and caregivers” 2.23.2021

Please see Google Drive doc below for link to presentation.

Shamika Terrell of CHS Counseling for questions or more information: terrels1@charlottesvilleschools.org

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-kZ6NCQdmwNaWyA3–ZGqzK-hBe2IBwb/view?usp=sharing

CHS PTO Meeting Minutes- 1/11/21

The meeting began at 5:30 pm.  Scott Mace won the Front Porch gift certificate for teacher appreciation.

Kim Powell, Assistant Superintendent gave the CCS budget presentation for 2021 – 2022.  The presentation can be found on the CCS website.

There were a few questions after the presentation, and then the meeting adjourned.  The questions were:

How can we get students back in school who have unenrolled due to difficulties either with virtual school or having to leave school to work?  These students are tracked and checked on by the counseling department.

The counseling departments and CCS are focusing on families in need, which is big.  The essential needs drive in December was busy non stop for 2.5 hours by families.

Regarding reopening, there was a question about vaccines.  All teachers are high priority.  Right now vaccinations are not tied into the reopening plan.

PTO MEETING ON FEB. 8, 2021 @ 5:30PM

Please join us for the meeting. Here is your Zoom linkhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85957018478

AGENDA 1. Introduction by Dr. Irizarry, CHS Principal 2. Presentation by Sin Barreras with the speakers Fanny Smedile, President, and Edgar Lara, Director of Community Engagement. Sin Barreras’ (Without Borders) mission is to empower the immigrant community through direct services, education and advocacy, focusing on the Hispanic population of Charlottesville and surrounding areas.  In addition they provide tools and support to bridge language and cultural divides for their clients so they can realize their potential in Charlottesville. Sin Barreras will share ways we can support their work at CHS and in the community. 3. Assistant Principal Rodney Redd will give an update on the CHS sports season for the spring and fall. 4. Grants update about the joint PTO fund by Nancy Hopkins 5. Drawing of 7 Sticks gift cards for Teacher Appreciation by Kathleen Druzba, PTO Teacher Liaison. 6. Update on Sticks gift card sales 7. Upcoming special event: How to talk about Race with your Teen:. An interactive workshop for parents and caregivers, introduced by Steph Gist, Secretary Many parents/caregivers are grappling with how to speak to their teenage students about the complex racial issues that are part of our culture.  We need to help our kids think through these issues in an honest and constructive way.  But how to even start?  Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 23rd from  6:30 – 8:30 pm.  Dr. Joseph WIlliams of UVA Curry School of Education will lead an interactive workshop to teach best practices for talking to teenagers (age 12 – 18) about race, racism and racialized violence.  Please mark your calendars and attend this important event!  Registration link to follow soon. If you have questions, suggestions or concerns you would like to discuss, you can send them to charlottesvillehighschoolpto@gmail.com. Next PTO Meetings March 8, 2021 April 12, 2021 May 10, 2021 WE ARE LOOKING FOR PARENTS TO JOIN THE PTO FOR THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR: Please think about it, we need parents to step up and take charge. Please send an email to charlottesvillehighschoolpto@gmail.com

PTO Meeting info- 1/11/21

REMINDER BUDGET MEETING ON JAN. 11 AT 5:30PM SPEAKER: Ms. Kim Powell, Assistant Superintendent at Charlottesville City Schools Please join us for the meeting. Zoom linkhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82870362880

AGENDA: Teacher Appreciation drawing by Kathleen Druzba, PTO Teacher Liaison, for one free class at Front Porch Music School BUDGET PRESENTATION  by Kim Powell with the following topics Budget priorities and the budget development process Student Demographics and Enrollment The Governor’s proposed budget and what we know up to this point We will have guests from CCS attending. If you have questions, suggestions or concerns you would like to discuss, you can send them to charlottesvillehighschoolpto@gmail.com. Next PTO Meetings February 8, 2021 Agenda tba. March 8, 2021 April 12, 2021 INTERESTED IN JOINING THE PTO AND HELPING WITH OUR WORK? Please send an email to charlottesvillehighschoolpto@gmail.com