Sea Cliff School Parent Community Association

 Welcome – Nina Livingston and Ali Ciampa

  • Volunteers needed for open PCA Board positions. Please contact Ali Ciampa for more information:
  • Co President
  • Fundraising Chair
  • VP Events
  • Recording Secretary
  • and volunteers needed for upcoming Fall Events; Carnival and Playground and Popsicles.
  • Fourth Grade parent volunteers needed for upcoming graduation reception. Contact schwabiex5@optonline.net

Committee Report: Beatrice Blumenthal

  • We had a wonderful turnout for Bingo & Desserts in March
  • Friday May 8th Sea Cliff Jamboree. Registration Due April 17th, Monday auditions for Friday performance
  • May 2nd Family Photo Day at Bayville Beach. Form due April 29th
  • Piano Recital forms going out
  • **Carnival Chairperson needed for SC Carnival in Sept. Need volunteers for food, games, prep, etc.
  • **Need a chairperson for Playground & Popsicles in Sept. Responsibilities include scheduling Kris Rice, Purchasing popsicles and coordinating volunteers.

Treasurer Report: Christina Price

  • Auction raised $38K for cultural class trips
  • After School Programs raised $8-9K for the year

SEPTA: Linda LaMarca Co-President Report

  • April 22nd Lerner is speaking on Research for Socializing & Autism
  • May 20th Final SEPTA Meeting
  • Parent Info Exchange; need new board members

Principals Report: Mr. Zublionis

School Trips:

  • 2nd Grade: Tilles Center – Fairy Tale Performance
  • 3rd Grade: Art trips and Bash the Trash
  • 5th Grade: Blue Man Group
  • Grades K and 1st: Tilles Center
  • Please read the mindfulness and moral bucket list article that was emailed by Mr. Z
  •  April 21st Earth Day. Hopefully we will have an outdoor event at 1:45 for the entire community. Dedication for the outdoor classroom.
  • Form for class placement due April 15th
  • Mr. Z provided clarification on academic support and state exams. Please contact Mr. Z regarding any questions on AIS, RTI and Special Education.
  •  Kindergarten looking for donations and supplies for the garden.
  •  May 13th Winter Concert.
  • June 11th Arts Night: Presentation and student art work displayed
  • Videotape workshops : pilot in May and series in the Fall.
  • Ms. Schliefman: MS Walk at Belmont State Park 3rd grade and up

Dr. Ferris Middle School Presentation:

Gave parent orientation for incoming 5th grade parents. He explained that the 5th graders visit the school and are eased into life at middle school.

  • School provides an advisory program the first month of school.
  • There is a hallway for 6th graders only
  • Community of four teams
  • Hand place every child into classes
  • Electives are offered 6th-8th grade
  • The goal of NS Middle School is a safe, joyous and happy place.

 Brian Torres: El Nevado Project.

Gave a presentation on educating children in our school district on Climate Change. El Nevado refers to the peaks in the Andes that are losing snow and will have a strong impact on thousands of people that rely on the run off for fresh water. http://www.elnevadomovie.com