DrumBeat: Drummond LSC and PTO News & Views

Parents, Community, Teachers & Administrators
Working Together for Drummond Montessori Magnet School

Free Blue Man Group Tickets!

Filed under: General and Misc — laura at 7:26 am on Thursday, June 28, 2007

Cynthia Cabrera asked that I post this info about getting free tickets for Blue Man Group!  Please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity!

 

FREE TICKETS
It’s Time To Laugh! Laugh! Laugh!
Bring Your Family and Friends!
Thank You for Supporting the Creole Heritage
 Fund Raisers of the past and those to come!
PLEASE Call to reserve your free tickets by June 30th,
Angela Balthazar    312-446-7389
Special Show ……… Time:  1:30p.m. Prompt
Date: Thursday, July 05, 2007
BRIAR STREET THEATRE

3133 N. Halsted, Chicago  between Clark and Belmont

Web links you may be interested in

Filed under: General and Misc — laura at 8:13 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2007

A few folks have forwarded some web links that you might find helpful-

Ms. Wheatley passed on a  link to summer activities that promote literacy and just look like a lot of fun. 

http://www.readwritethink.org/beyondtheclassroom/summer

Cynthia Cabrera forwarded a link to help us keep our kids safe this summer.

 Don’t mean to cause grief during the summer, but I think this is very important.  During the summer we think about relaxing and may become careless…kids are outside riding their bikes, attending summer camp, partaking in activities at the park, etc.  Please keep in mind those individuals that are unassuming may be sexual perpetrators.  I can guarantee there are some living in your neighborhood. 

In order to remain cautious, you can locate some of these individuals by connecting to this website:
                  http://www.isp.state.il.us/sor/
On the left hand side enter your zipcode or the desired zipcode and “cook” under county and then click on FIND.  You should see a list of individuals along with their place of residence.  If you click on DETAIL a picture of the individual will also appear.

 

 

Interested in meeting the Principal Candidates?

Filed under: General and Misc — laura at 9:18 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2007

Interviews with the Principal Candidates are scheduled to Weds, June 27 from 9:30am to 7:00pm.  We are hoping to give each candidate a tour of the school and need some volunteers to provide those tours. 

If you would like to get a sneak peak at the candidates by giving them a tour and are available on Weds, June 27 for any part of the day, please get in touch with Laura at 278-4871 to sign up. 

 

Special LSC Meeting, Weds 6/20 at 5pm

Filed under: General and Misc — Sabrina Craig at 9:22 am on Tuesday, June 19, 2007

All are welcome at this LSC meeting focusing on Principal Selection. The goal of this meeting is to approve final interview questions (drawn from those submitted by our community), finalize candidate interview plans, and select the candidates to interview from the 50 applications submitted.

Due to the need for discretion in discussing principal candidates and the hiring process, portions of this meeting will be closed. All votes, however, will be in open session as required by law.

Looking forward to seeing you there,

Sabrina

Some sad news for the Drummond Community

Filed under: General and Misc — Monica at 8:36 pm on Sunday, June 17, 2007

At the request of Mr. Neidlinger, I am forwarding the following regarding the passing of Mrs. Collins’ father:

 Hello All:

Jose M. Mesa (11.09.1924 - 06.17.2007)
Isabel’s father passed away last night after spending a lovely day surrounded by family and friends for Eddy’ s graduation. The services will be as follows.
Tuesday, June 19th - visitation from 3 - 9pm with a service at 7pm.
Wednesday, June 20th Prayers and final view will begin at 9am. Burial services will follow immediately afterward.
Matz Funeral Home, 3440 N. Central Avenue 60634, 773.545.5420
Burial site is pending, there will be a follow-up email.
Sincerely,
Mark Neidlinger

Isabel Mesa-Collins Scholarship Fund Information

Filed under: General and Misc — laura at 11:04 am on Friday, June 15, 2007
Dear Teachers, Parents and community members:
I have opened up a scholarship fund in the name of our exiting Principal, Mrs. Isabel Mesa-Collins who has worked tirelessly for the students and families of Drummond Elementary School. This scholarship will assist students who may need financial support for uniform, supplies or field trips. If you are interested in contributing to this Fund please send a check (with Isabel Mesa-Collins Scholarship Fund in the Pay to order line) to Mark Neidlinger, @ Drummond Montessori, 1845 w. Cortland, Chicago, Il. 60622 who will see that it gets deposited to the correct account. 
Thank you in advance,
Mark Neidlinger,
Director

PTO HAS RECEIVED TAX EXEMPT STATUS FROM THE IRS!!!

Filed under: General and Misc — laura at 8:20 pm on Thursday, June 14, 2007

Great News!  After an exhausting, lengthy process, Rachel Gross has successfully submitted our bid for tax exempt status with the IRS on the FIRST try!  This is huge for PTO because it means that we no longer have to pay tax on things we purchase for our events, for the school, etc.  It also means that money donated to PTO or to Drummond School through PTO is TAX DEDUCTIBLE! 

As stated in PTO Bylaws:  ”Money that is given to the PTO with the donor’s expressed intention that such donation be a direct donation to the School (and not as a past of a PTO fundraiser or donation to the PTO) shall be turned over to the School within twenty one (21) days.

Thank you, Rachel, for your tireless efforts on behalf of PTO!  This really is a huge step for our organization.

 

Join us for the last PTO meeting of the school year- Tuesday, 6/12 9:00am in the Gallery

Filed under: General and Misc — laura at 4:58 am on Monday, June 11, 2007

Drummond PTO Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
9:00 am Gallery
 

1.)                Open
2.)                Kudos
3.)                Administrator’s Report
a)      Principal Collins
b)      Mr. Neidlinger-
Isabel Mesa Collins Scholarship

Student Activity Fee

c)      Mrs. Espada
4.)                Committee Reports
a)      Grantswriting- 

b)      Hospitality-  Summer Playdate Schedule

c)      Budget & Fundraising-  Report by Cindy Nicita, Chairperson

Motion to approve reimbursement of End of Year Picnic Expenses to $500
Motion to approve fronting the money for Student Council Peace Calendars, up to $400.
Discussion of Fundraisers for 2007-2008 school year

d)      Special Events- 

Discussion of Special Events Calendar for 2007-2008 school year

Chief O’Neil’s Evening Out – Sarah Landicho

e)      Home Room Representatives- 

f)        Newsletter- 

g)      Web Design- 

5.)                Old Business
a)   Uniform Trade In

b)   Wish List Update

6.)                New Business
a)      Elections for Officers & Board Members for ’07-’08 School Year

b)      Volunteers for Committees for ’07-’08 School Year

c)      Announcement of Meetings for ’07-’08 School Year

7.)                Adjourn
a)   Next meeting, June 12, 2007 9:00 am, Gallery

 

Principal Selection Committee, Monday at 8am

Filed under: General and Misc — Sabrina Craig at 8:58 am on Saturday, June 9, 2007

All are welcome at the next Principal Selection Committee Meeting, Monday, June 11 at 8am in the School Library.

AGENDA

1. Update on collection and tracking of resumes

2. Update on initial screenings

3. Organize interview questions

a. Brief discussion of leadership

b. Review questions and categories

c. Members share their top 10 questions

d. Discuss and add questions to list

4. Plan for Weds 6/13 screeners meeting

Babysitting Coop

Filed under: General and Misc — Monica at 6:50 pm on Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Looking to expand your pool of available babysitters while saving on costs?  Having trouble finding a sitter for all those half-days and days off?  Consider joining the North Side Babysitting Cooperative (originally the Northside Parents Network Coop).  About 20-25 families from across the North Side (from River West to Rogers Park) participate in the Coop.  This is also a nice way to meet other families in the City.  If you are interested in joining, please let me know.  Our next meeting is Sunday, July 8.  (Note: this is NOT a Drummond/PTO/FOD/LSC sponsored group.) 

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