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Meeting Minutes – 3/17/2026

TCCS PTA Meeting Minutes
Date: March 17, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM

6:32 PM - Meeting commenced by the PTA Board.

6:33 PM - Principal's Address:
 Title I School Application: Miss Verdiner announced that TCCS has gained the ability to
apply to become a Title I school, a schoolwide program two years in the making. Thank
you to all who have contributed to this progress.
 Language Use: Emphasized the importance of parents discussing appropriate language
with their children, highlighting what is acceptable and what is not in school.
 Internet Device Policy: Confiscation of internet devices will continue, as they are not
permitted on school grounds.
 Lateness: Addressed the issue of tardiness and urged parents to help ensure students
arrive at school on time.

6:50 PM - Upcoming Events and Announcements:
 Ms. Bermudez informs attendees that the student council flyer will be released shortly.
 2026 NYC School Survey: Ms. Verdiner reminded attendees that the survey is ongoing
and due by April 1.

6:53 PM- Ms. Verdiner opened the floor for questions.

6:54 PM - Treasurer's Report:

 Beginning balance: $4,971.66.
 Expenses: January ($17.40) & February ($17.40) Zoom subscription totaled $34.80.
 Current balance: $4,936.86

6:56 PM - PTA Elections and Teacher Appreciation Week:
 The PTA Executive Board announced that PTA Executive Board elections will be held in
May. All positions are open to all TCCS parents & guardians. Positions available include:
President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Title I Parent Advisor. Voting will
take place at the upper school in the multipurpose room (MPR).
 Teacher Appreciation Week: Scheduled for May 4-8, with themes and menus to be
provided by the PTA. Class parents: please stand by to prepare for planning.

6:59 PM - Donations and Support:
 The PTA asks for donations. Monetary or volunteer support is always welcome and
appreciated.

7:00 PM - Important Dates:
 There will be no school this Friday, 3/20
 Spring Break: Scheduled from April 2 to April 10.
 Parent Social: Set for April 17

7:03 PM – One Building Progress Inquiry:
 A question was raised about obtaining one building for the school. It has been determined
that this will be addressed as a city issue rather than a district one. Thank you to all
parents willing to assist; a new approach will be necessary.

7:09 PM - Adjournment:
The meeting concluded

Meeting Minutes – 1/20/2026

Date: January 20, 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 6:30 PM

6:32 PM: Meeting begins.

6:32 PM: PTA President gives opening statements.

6:32 PM: Principal address given by Ms. Green on behalf of Ms. Verdiner.

6:33 PM: Ms. Green reminds parents of Family Learning Partner (FLP) event on Friday,
1/30 to include Coffee w/the Principal at the Lower School and Middle School Mingle at
the Upper School.

6:34 PM: Ms. Green reassures parents and staff that the buildings are warm due to the
colder temperatures.

6:34 PM: Ms. Green announces the new Chancellor of NYC Public Schools, Kamar H.
Samuels. His office has reached out to different Districts throughout NYC to inquire
about best practices in education. TCCS has been selected for District 5 to receive a visit
from the Chancellors Office sometime in early February.

6:36 PM: A question regarding graduation dates was raised. Ms. Green provided the
following dates:
 Pre-K: 6/15 (Monday)
 Kindergarten: 6/18 (Wednesday Morning)
 5 th Grade: 6/10 (Wednesday)
 8 th Grade: 6/18 (Wednesday Afternoon)

6:37 PM: Ms. Green reassures parents and staff that mouse traps have been laid due to a
potential mouse sighting in the Upper School.

6:39 PM: PTA President address

6:39 PM: Treasury Report TBD: Will be included in recap email
 Beginning balance: $6,129.95
 Deposits:
 Expenses: Teacher Gifts - $1,140.89

Zoom subscription - $17.40
 Ending balance: $4,971.66

6:40 PM: Picture Day retake date announced: Monday, 1/26 for pre-K-8 th grades. 8 th
Grade will be taking their cap & gown. PTA Board will be in assistance at both locations.

6:41 PM: PTA asks for monetary and/or time (volunteer) donations.

6:42 PM: PTA announces Open House dates:
 Kindergarten: 1/21 9am-10am
 Pre-K (Virtual): 2/9
 Pre-K (In Person): 2/25

6:43 PM: Open for questions.

6:45 PM: Meeting concluded.

Meeting Minutes - 12/16/2025

PTA Meeting Minutes

December 16, 2025

7:30pm: Meeting Starts

7:35pm: President welcomes parents

7:38pm: Principal thanks PTA Board for the elementary and middle school events.

-Asks everyone to be mindful of germs and sickness: washing hands, keeping distance, coughing into sleeve.

-Reminds about Winter Wonderland.

-Expresses thankfulness for the things/shelter we have.

-Wishes Happy Holidays

7:44pm: Principal shares results from the Parent Survey that went out in the early Fall

7:52pm: Principal shares that due to low enrollment, RTS and TCCS have come to an agreement that the program will only continue in the Lower School and will not be open again to the Upper School. TCCS is working on a grant to make the program non-tuition based

7:56pm: President shares treasury report

Starting Balance : $6,286.84

Deposits: Bake Sale - 1,110.67

PayPal - $100.00

Expenses: Middle School Event - $383.91

Giving Thanks - $503.47

Zoom - $17.40

Ending Balance: $6,129.95

7:58pm: Vice-President gives recap about Middle School Event. ~70 kids in attendance

8:01pm: Vice President asks for donations for the holiday Teacher Gifts

8:05pm: President gives recap about the Winter Bake sale. Thanks all volunteers and Ms Kam

8:06pm Parent asks question about PTA Venmo account id.

8:07pm: Parent Social will be on December 19 at Harlem Cafe

8:09pm: President asks for donations to the PTA to fund all activities throughout the year

8:11pm: Vice-President goes over upcoming events

8:12pm: President takes questions

– Parent asks about one building update. Nothing to share

8:14pm: PTA says thank you and goodbye

8:15pm: Meeting ends

Meeting Minutes – 11/18/2025

PTA Meeting Minutes

Date: 11/18/2025
Time: 6:30 PM - 6:48 PM
Attendees: 14

6:30 PM: Meeting called to order by the PTA.

6:32 PM: Introduction by Patrice Arrington on behalf of the Principal.
 Reported that 145 families attended the student-led conferences last week.
 Announced the success of the first high school fair.
 Mentioned the success of the K-pop Demon Hunting sing-along hosted by the PTA.
 Reminder: Family Learning (FLP) and Middle School Mingle scheduled for Friday at
8:30 AM.
 Noted that a parent survey will be distributed regarding feedback on the new curriculum.

6:34 PM: Amy Alvarez’s address:
 Confirmed that Teachers College will cover the cost difference for the Roads To Success
after-school program, ensuring its continuation.
 Will send an email to class parents seeking participants for a focus group conducted by
Columbia University on technology and family support.

6:36 PM: Treasurer's report presented:
 No new income reported.
 $569.42 spent on the K-pop Demon Hunter Sing-Along event.
 $13.49 spent on Zoom services.
 Remaining balance: $6,286.84.

6:37 PM: Vice President discussed the upcoming Giving Thanks event.
 Scheduled for Monday, November 24, from 4 PM to 5:30 PM at the MPR at the Upper
School.

 Requested attendees to bring dishes, desserts, and drinks.
 Volunteers and servers needed for setup.

6:40 PM: PTA addressed the “One Building” project.
 Announced a shift in focus; efforts will now be directed towards the city and the School
Construction Authority, rather than the District.

6:40 PM: PTA announced a middle school event.
 Planned for 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM, featuring ramen, chips, and sodas for 6th, 7th, and 8th
graders to enjoy while playing basketball and board games. Date to be confirmed.

6:41 PM: PTA announces the upcoming Winter Bake Sale.
 The Lower School bake sale will take place on Thursday, December 11, from 8:00 AM to
9:00 AM and from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM.
 Upper School bake sale on Friday, December 12, from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 2:30
PM to 5:00 PM.

6:43 PM: PTA mentioned the Parent Social.
 Scheduled for December 19 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at Harlem Social.

6:44 PM: PTA calls for general donations to support free events.

6:45 PM: Announced that the middle school will have an open house via Zoom and in-person.
 Noted that winter break will be from December 24th to January 4th.

6:46 PM: Amy Alvarez mentioned a Kindergarten pre-open house on December 12, with
additional dates available in January and February for promoting pre-K and kindergarten
enrollment.

6:48 PM: Meeting adjourned.

Meeting Minutes - 10/21/25

TCCS PTA Meeting Minutes/Notes
October 21, 2025 (Tuesday)

6:31 PM: Meeting begins.

6:34 PM: The PTA gives the floor to Ms. Verdiner (Principal), who addresses everyone
and begins the Title 1 Presentation, breaking down the difference between being a
targeted assistance school versus becoming a Title 1 school.

6:50 PM: Agenda items addressed by Ms. Verdiner, including a recap of the student
council elections, family learning partner/coffee with the principal dates, and middle
school mingle dates (last Friday of every month).

6:55 PM: Ms. Verdiner and Ms. Bermudez discuss the November 10th (Monday) High
School Fair for TCCS 8th graders and District 5 8th graders, stating that 25 out of 90 high
schools have RSVP’d. The event will be from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm.

6:58 PM: Ms. Verdiner discusses uniform and attendance, noting a 94% attendance rate
for September. She emphasizes the need for elementary school students to wear uniforms
more consistently. For Picture Day, uniforms are encouraged but not required.

7:02 PM: Popcorn sale mentioned, scheduled for 11/6-11/9. All funds raised by each
class will go to that class specifically. Funds raised by the 5th and 8th grades will go
towards senior dues, while other grades can allocate funds for trips and treats.

7:04 PM: Ms. Verdiner expresses concerns about the partnership with Roads to Success
due to low enrollment, with only 17 out of 25 seats filled in the after-school program.
Unfortunately, this may mean the partnership will end in December, but she is exploring
ways to maintain the 10-year partnership, recognizing the need for after-school programs.

7:08 PM: Questions about acquiring one building for the school are raised and addressed.

7:10 PM: Amy Alvarez and Ms. Verdiner share the exciting news that the school has
renewed a ten-year, $30 million contract with Teachers College.

7:15 PM: PTA President circles back to address concerns about the desire for a single
building for the school rather than being split across two. A date for a gathering at
District 5 is TBD.

7:26 PM: Bake sale recap and PTA treasury report:
Beginning Balance (September 2025): $5,517.96

October Total Income:
 Bake Sale: +$1,261.48
 Refund from Amazon: +$144.02
Expenses:
 Zoom Subscription (October & September): $17.40
 Monthly Maintenance Fee: $15.00
Total Expenses: $49.80
Ending Balance (October 2025): $6,873.66

7:29 PM: PTA mentions Picture Day dates: 10/24 (Thursday) for the lower school and
10/27 (Sunday) for the upper school.

7:30 PM: PTA announces the K-Pop Demon Hunter Sing-Along event on 11/7 (Friday)
at the upper school MPR for PreK-5th graders after school, with a parent required to
attend. A separate game night for middle school students will be held on 11/14 (Friday).

7:31 PM: PTA gives 11/24 (Friday) as the official date for the "Giving Thanks" event at
the upper school MPR from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Parents and staff are encouraged to
bring dishes to share.

7:32 PM: PTA donation QR codes provided.

7:33 PM: Important dates for November given:
 11/4 (Tuesday): No school
 11/8 (Wednesday): PTA meeting
 11/11 (Tuesday): No school

7:33 PM: Meeting opens up for questions.

7:35 PM: Meeting ends.

Attendance

1.KRISTINE RONDON

2.JENELLY SUERO

3.CECE CORREA

4.MARIA TERESA FLORES

5.AMY HAWLEY ALVAREZ

6.IPAD(2)

7.ZOOM USER

8.MS.FRANCO

9.ELIZABETH BERMUDEZ

10.REYNA FOX

11.PRIYA MAIN

12.ESTHER SMITH

13.KRISTINE RONDON

14.TIANA GREEN

15.PEI REN

16.FITORE REXHEPI

17.ZAHRA KAZEMI

18.MS JOY

19.CHRISTINE PERDIKAKIS

20.STEPHANIE RAMSEY

21.CINTHIA

22.NIAMBI

23.KEISHA

24.ALLEGRA

25.REBECCA

26.EMILY THIGPEN

27.LATRICE

28.KEN

29.JANINA AVILA

30.RAQUEL TIPIANI

31.IPHONE_

Meeting Minutes - 9/16/25

TCCS PTA Meeting Minutes/Notes

Date: September 16, 2025 (Monday)

Time: 6:30 PM

6:30 PM: Meeting begins.

6:31 PM: All members of the PTA board introduce themselves.

6:34 PM: Principal address given by Ms. Green, including results from the parent satisfaction survey.

6:36 PM: Reminder about Curriculum Night.

6:38 PM: Discussion on student council applications and upcoming elections.

6:39 PM: Information provided for 8th-grade parents regarding their children entering high school.

6:40 PM: Clarification on Student Metro Card information. Any questions regarding student Metro Cards should be directed to the school secretary, Ms. Rodriguez.

6:43 PM: Questions regarding the Jr. Robotics program were addressed, including the potential to allow more students to attend, pending additional coverage.

6:44 PM: Treasury Report presented:

Beginning balance: $5392.36
Deposits: $355.78 + $375.98 (Picture Day Paychecks)
Expenses: $606.76 (Back to school breakfast tables, Welcome back picnic,

District 5 Fair).

Ending balance: $5,517.36

6:45 PM: Announcements for class parents needed for each grade, along with a call for volunteers for various committees.

6:49 PM: Fall Bake Sale dates announced: 10/15 (Monday) for the lower school and 10/17 (Wednesday) for the upper school.

6:51 PM: Picture Day dates provided: 10/24 (Thursday) for the lower school and 10/27 (Sunday) for the upper school. Makeup days TBD.

6:52 PM: Reminder about the Parent Social on 9/19 (Tuesday) at Plowshares Coffee Roasters in Harlem, after student drop-off.

6:52 PM: PTA President emphasizes the need for PTA donations and volunteers.

6:53 PM: All upcoming school closure dates provided, along with details for "Coffee with the Principal" and Families as Learning Partners on 10/31 (Friday) @ the Upper School.

6:56 PM: Opened for questions.

6:59 PM: Meeting concluded.

TCCS Family Attendance

Zhaniya Hill
Harlem Chocolate Factory
Wildy Capellan
Chris Whitney
Zahra Kazemi
Solange Julien
Pei Ren
Asha Dizon
Colette Laroya
Iphone
Sarai Corniel
Maria
Latrice Bell
Esther Smith
Charisma Marius
Ken
Stephanie Ramsey
Syntia
Adrianna
Jacyr

PTA BOARD ATTENDING

Allegra
Rebecca
Keisha
Niambi
Cinthia

TCCS STAFF ATTENDING

Tiana Green
Amy Hawley Alvarez
Ms.Kam

Meeting Minutes – 1/21/25

Attendance

Janyl

Shamone

Amy Hawley

“iPhone”

Kam hall

Joaquin Ramsey

Pei ren

Patrice Arrington

Allegra

Niambi

Esther

Raquel

Ofelia

Mariela

Rebecca

Collette

Teara

6:34- meeting starts

Collete addresses parents

Patrice Arrington address parents on behalf of Ms. Verdiner

Reminding parents to keep children home when exhibiting sick symptoms

Congrats on parents for “Wacky Waffle”

Next initiative will be in feb “Designer Donuts”

DOE Parent surveys will roll out soon, great data for prospective parents

6:37pm Kam addresses Parents

Surveys can be filled out via paper and iPad

Families with learning partners on 1/31, coffee with principal will be held in lower school as well as middle school mingle

6:41pm -

Jan bank $9,918

Total expense (zoom) $16.37

6:41pm -winter soirée

Ticket prices are live!

+21, will sell raffle tickets and have a cash bar. If anyone has a business in mind to solicit a gift card or sponsorship for soirée that would be awesome!

6:48pm-lower school retakes today (1/21), the 27th will be retakes for upper school AND senior pics

PTA February will be earlier than usual, will get back to you with date

6:51pm- closing remarks

Meeting Minutes – 12/17/24

Attendance

Joelle +Sungjin Oh

Amy Hawley Alvarez

Tiana Green

Collete

Guang Lin

Jacyr

Eme

Pei REN

Niambi Rollins

Allegra Jones

Teara Eggleston

Raquel Tipiani

Cinthia

6:36pm- Collete addresses parents

Winter Bake Sale-great turn out! In climate weather did not hinder success!

6:38pm-Ms. Green addresses parents.

Attendance breakfast-45 students were recognized for perfect attendance (September thru December). If your child attends school everyday in theonth of December, they’ll be rewarded with “Wacky Waffle” in January. This will be held during first period in both upper and lower school.

Sprit week-coming up! So is Winter Wonderland, let’s all spread the word regarding potluck. Our basketball team had their game today!

Water refill stations-as of today stations at both the upper and lower school are operating at 100%

6:45pm-Amy Hawley Alvarez addresses parents.

Plz remember to sign up for robotics program.

We are in need of Class Parents. The role of the class parent is to be a point of communication between parents and school.

6:54pm-parent expresses concern regarding class size (4th grade class combined).

7:02 closing remarks

No parent social, our next meeting is 1/21

Meeting Minutes – 11/19/24

Attendance

Ofelia

Ms. Joy

Amy Hawley

Tiana Green

“iPhone”

Jacyr

Esther Shin

Jason

Gigi

Adriana Carranca

Mariela

Sapphire

Glenny

Rebecca Laparra

Allegra

Niambi Rollins

Collette

Teara Eggleston

Bronyn Starr

“CC”

Sarai Corniel

Meizhu Liu

Kam Hall

Stephanie Ramsey

Afriyie

Michelle Verdiner

6:34pm-Ms. Verdiner addresses Parents

We made $31,000+ in sales for Double Good fundraiser (highest sales to date!). 50% goes to the school so we keep $15,780.

Top seller was Snypes ($3,795)

Lyla Card ($1,414)

Ribbon Even ($1,314)

FLP (Family Learning Partners) held this Friday (11/22) in both buildibgs during first period. We will also have Middle School Mingle during first period. Immediately following is Coffee with the Principal, held at the upper school. Parents as Helpers are needed to help organize and assemble tailored material per each grade.

District 5 summit happened today, 5 principles came and visited several classrooms and observed how classrooms functions. We received great feedback! We will most likely be visited by superintendent around March.

We will soon share Parent survey, 75% strongly agree with how school functions.

NEW! Student survey available for grades 3-8. Example of some questions are “Do you feel safe?” And “Do you know where you are?” And “is there someone in the school that makes you feel safe?” Answers are anonymous. 178 students responded.

6:53pm- treasurers report

$9491.97 as of 11/19

We are currently at 25% participation for the School Supplies Drive, the goal is 100%.

6:56pm-Giving Thanks Potluck 11/25

4:00pm-5:30pm at MPR (Multi-Purpose Room) in upper school. We need more dishes! Plz drop them off in the morning or around 2:30pm. Will feature some gently used uniform for “Uniform Swap”.

7:05pm-Winter Bake Sale

NEW! 12/11 at the lower school, 12/12 at the upper school. 8:15am-9:00am and 2:30pm-5:30pm. We are asking that everything be individually wrapped, and maybe more savory items? Also hot drinks and of course NUT FREE.

7:08pm-PTA Announcements

Picture retakes (12/3 lower school, 12/5 upper school)

We are still looking for parents to sign up for committees, especially class parents.

Meeting Minutes – 10/15/24

Attendance

Alisha martinez
stephanie Ramsey
Niambi Rollins
Syntia
Joelle and Sungjin oh
Meizhu liu
Tasha’s a15
Eloisa iPhone
Amy Harley Alvarez
Dionne bBeckford
Michelle Verdiner
Pei Ren
Tiana green
Mariela Gomez
Esther Shin Smith
Jason
iPhone
Ranique
Mrs. Williams
Andonis
Aissatou

6: 33 Ms. Verdiner address

Families as learning partners

Pre k thru 5th

Last Friday for every month

First period

First will be the 25th

Immediately after is coffee with principal

First time at lower school, will alternate between between schools

We stop in may. Don

6:36

Character Day is on 31st not 30th; error on calendar.

No mask, no weapons.

Parade at the end of the day.

Pre k thru 5th

School leadership team

3rd Thursday of the month

Uniform

Culturally sensitive and inclusive

Details on website

Fall festival on 10/19

123rd -124th Ralph Bunche School playground

Crafts games open to community

All families welcome

Popcorn fundraiser, 4th annual

Double good, will have instructions for families to set up stand

Supports 5th grade and 8th grade class for end of year senior trip, with extra focus on 8th grade. We need two charter buses which are expensive

Prizes for top sellers

November 15th thru 19th

Evacuation drills

Will receive notifications for drills, must have 8 before December and 4 after.

Children are notified before drills

Monthly newsletter coming soon

6:48

Bake sale recap

Was Wednesday and Thursday of last week (10/9 and 10/10)

Raised over $1100

Hoping we can another sale following the success of the first

6:53

School supplies drive is ongoing

Aiming for 100% participation

PTA Commitee

class parents, would recommend 2 per classroom
Events/Fundraising
Community engagement
Buildings
School garden

6:57

PTA Announcements

picture day 10/22 (lower school) and 10/24 (upper school)
School supplies drive (ongoing)
Parent coffee social Friday 10/18 at Harlem Cafe)
Sign up for committees (class parents, etc)
Coffee with the principal (10/25, lower school
Giving thanks 11/25 (Monday before thanksgiving)

7:01

Closing remarks/questions

Website updated

Teachers are on website!

Meeting Minutes - 9/17/24

Attendance

Luella Joyner
Eme
iPhone (135)?
Jackie Tejada
Carolina
Penelope Belfort
Ofelia
Kam Hall
Chana Markel
Janina
Stephanie Ramsey
Janae Moret
Brandi E
Syntia
Rosa
Sunita Rao
Michael Fishman
Guang Lin
Raquel Tipani
iPad
Pie Min Ren
Janyl R
Lilly Cormier
Joelle + Sungjin Oh
Jamie Valdez
IPhone
Esther Shin Smith
Amy Hawley Alvarez
Priya Singh
Kimberly
Michael Caracappa
Alison Andrade
Jason’s IPhone
Tiana Green
Charisma Chanele
Solange

6:25pm Ms. Verdiner logs on Zoom

6:33pm Chizz welcomes Ms. Verdiner to the meeting

6:34pm Ms. Verdiner addresses parents to New School Year.

plumbing issue has been addressed. Now upper school as well as lower school have functioning refill stations.
Double digit gains over the previous school year; we are performing above city level.
Currently assessing students (upper and lower school) via iReady, etc.
opening school day feedback via survey has been favorable. Currently fully staffed.

6:42pm Curriculum Night

first curriculum night since 2019
Sessions are 4:00pm-5:20pm; and 5:30pm-7:00pm
Pre-K thru 5th grade, movie night (Inside Out 2 showing during both sessions)!
6th through 8th grade will be watching a “Day in the Life of Middle School”.
10 minute rotation from each teacher in middle school.
Highest attendance is awarded a Pizza Night :-)
Also selling raffles during curriculum night.
Will be selling uniform shirts-stuck is low.
There is no virtual option, in the event you can attend, please set up meeting teacher.

Important Dates

application process for 8th graders into high school will be discussed on 9/24 from 5:00pm-6:00pm
Meeting for 7th graders heading into 8th grade will be held on 9/25, 5:00pm-6:00pm
Meeting for 5th graders preparing for middle school will take place on 10/1, 5:00pm-6:00pm.

*ALL MEETINGS VIA ZOOM*

6:55pm Amy, Representative for Teachers College addresses the meeting

6:56pm Treasurer’s Report

opening balance in $7,562.94

6:59pm Welcome Back Picnic Recap

held on 9/8, in Morningside Park from 11:00am-3:00pm
BYOP (bring your own picnic)
we had an amazing turn out from pre-k thru 8th grade. Including new parents!

7:00pm Annual School Supplies Drive

supplies are purchased in bulk to mitigate costs, and are ready for students by first day of school.
100% participation is the goal. $30 suggested per student.
Accepting Zelle, cashapp, PayPal and cash.
Don’t leave cash or checks unattended in the office.

7:06pm Announcements

curriculum night 9/19
School Supplies Drive (ongoing)
1st parent social @ Plowshares on 9/27
Sign up for Commitees (1. Class parents, 2. Events/fundraising, 3. Community engagement, 4. School Garden, and 5. Buildings).

7:11pm Fall Bake Sale

10/9 upper school, 10/10 lower school
Session in the morning before school, then after school from 2:30pm-5:00pm

7:12pm Picture Day

10/22 lower school, 10/24 upper school.
Both sessions take place in the morning.
Retake day is in December.

Closing Remarks.

Meeting Minutes — 3/19/2024

Welcome greeting: Joelle Oh, PTA Co-President

Principal Address: Principal Verdiner

1. Yoga session: There was Yoga at the Upper School. This is the 2nd time yogis have come to our school and it’s sponsored by District 5 grant that we have. Tomorrow at Lower School.

2. Lower School Lunch & Recess Parent Support: TCCS is looking for Lower School parents and guardians to volunteer in partnership to support lunch and recess at the Lower School as extra eyes and hands to support our students.

The only requirement is to sign in that you are a guardian of the student at TCCS, and you would be assigned to a space. Right now they anticipate around 6 parents and they’ll do it daily. Ms. Kam will send out information and she will work with the PTA to get the word out to families.

3. Family as Learning Partners this Friday! All parents and guardians are encouraged to come and participate in class, learn with your child side by side. Then there will be Coffee with the Principal right after at the Lower School. Next one will be at the Upper School.

4. Parent Survey: Our school needs to hear our parents' voices. Not many parents participated so far. It's a little more trying this time because it’s all digital and you have to fill out online. TCCS Admin will put out some kiosks set out at the schools hopefully by Thursday for your convenience.

Please fill out the form for, #1, to hear TCCS parents and guardian’s voices / #2, As we have high level parent engagement, our survey should show that too! The last day to fill it out is April 4th. There are many parts of the survey but one of the important parts is parent involvement. Parent intake, the percentage of parents participating in a survey, can send a message to prospective families, to our politicians. Ms. Kam can help, if you need any student information.

5. Field trip season: It’s spring and many trips are coming up! Please volunteer to come and join as a chaperone as many trips as possible!!

6. 2nd grade swim class at the Asphalt Green: Until further notice the class is canceled due to their broken tubes.

7. Harlem Renaissance Art Expo and the Met.: District 5, first time ever establishing a partnership with the Met. Museum. They are having a Family Night for 500 seats and we have 14 tickets. Each ticket is a family ticket and each family can bring up to 6 family members. The exhibition is until the last week of August. Free bus transportation would be provided for the families.

Please sign-up for 14 tickets. Please reach out to Ms. Kam for more information.

8. Dance performance that parents were invited: Trying to navigate using the space in Upper School to accommodate students and families to come out and see our students performance in-person!

Also working with the Teachers College to secure a space for our students' end of the year performance. More information is coming.

9. Summer Rise Application Deadline is 3/24

An email sent out to families with the information. If anyone has issue regarding to the account creation code, please reach out to Ms. Kam.

10. Possible opportunity of Partnership with Esperanza Dance Project

Q&A

Q: Colette: When the information regarding the Harlem Renaissance Art expo went out? Never received? A: The email will be sent out by tomorrow morning.

Reading of Feb. Meeting Minutes: Read by Joelle, Co-president

Treasurer’s report: Esther, Co-Treasurer

Committee Update: Ashley, Co-Vice President

Event Committee: Colette, Co-V.P

-Report on the Winter Soiree

-Teachers Appreciation Seek: Mon. 5/6 - Fri. 5/10

-Possible to ask each grade make donation

-Spring Fling: Sat. 5/18

Garden Committee: Rebecca, Garden Committee Rep.

-Waiting for the lily bulbs to sprout!

-Seed Germination Project:

-Variety of seeds, Peat Pellets, Seed Starter Tray, Watercans

-Possible Mother’s day plant sales fundraiser

Grade-Wide Updates: Class parents

-Pre-K: Summer: Have an oven: Baked brownies. Plant seeds during Families as Learning Partners on Friday. Planning for a LegoLand trip (6/5). Purchase ticket by Friday 3/22

-4th grade; Jamie: Prepping for State Exam. Family as Learning Partner: Women’s History Month Project Presentation. Ms. Rexhepi is BACK! And happy that Ms. Rondon is staying as co-teacher for the grade.

-5th grade: Julius: Prepping for ELA, Math State Exam: “Marathons” practice to build-up their test

taking stamina for 50 minutes.

PTA Announcement!

1.SLT (Virtual School Leadership Team): Thursday, 3/21st, 4 pm

2.FLP (Families as Learning Partners) & Coffee w/Principal @ Lower School, Friday, 3/22nd

3.8th Grade Senior Cap & Gown Picture Day, Monday, 3/25th

4.Easter Break (Schools Closed), Good Friday, 3/29th & Monday, 4/1st

5.Parents For Learning (Please sign-up!), Friday, 4/5th, 8:30-10:00 am @ Lower School MPR

6.April PTA Virtual General Meeting, Tuesday, 4/16, 6:30 pm

Meeting Minutes — 2/13/2024

PTA General Board Meeting February 13th, 2024

Meeting Agenda
1. Welcome
Chiz Y, Co-P
2. Principal Address
Ms. Verdnier (was not able to attend the meeting)
3. Reading of Jan’s Meeting Minutes
Brandi E., Co-Secretary
4. Treasurer’s Report
Allegra S. & Esther S., Co-T
5. Committee Update
Ashley M., Co-V.P.
Chiz Y, Co-P
A. Event Committee
Collette L., Co-V.P.
Allegra S., Co-T
B. Fundraising Committee
Collette L., Co-V.P.
Allegra S., Esther S. Co-Ts.
All other committee updates will be reported during the March PTA meeting.

The Winter Soiree
Date: Friday, February 16th, 2024
Time: 8pm-1am
Location: Grand Slam Banquet Hall 3534 Broadway (145th Street)
There’s a 22% discount Code: LETSDANCE
Raffle Prizes
1. Wine Basket
2. Private Chef for 2
3. Private Chef for 4
4. Private Training Sessions with Shake Down Fitness

PTA Announcement
1. SLT (Virtual School Leadership Team)
Thursday, 02/15th at 4pm
2. FLP (Families as Learning Partners) & Coffee W/Principal @
Lower School
Friday, 02/16th
3. The Winter Soirée (In 3 Days!!!)
02/16 8pm @ Grand Slam Banquet
4. Mid Winter Break- School is Closed
02/19th – 02/23rd
5. Parent For Learning (please sign up)
Friday, 03/01st, 8:30am-10am @ Lower School
6. March, PTA Virtual General Meeting
Tuesday,03/19th, 6:30pm

Meeting Minutes — 1/26/2024

Welcome Intro

Joelle, PTA President

Principal Address

Ms. Verdiner

Reading of December 2023 Meeting Minutes

Jonell F., PTA Secretary

TCCS has a first ever basketball team called the LIONS

SLT (School Leadership Team) Election

-Teachers, school admin, the principal, PTA reps and elected parents

-responsible for developing the school comprehensive educational plan and ensuring it’s aligned with a school based budget

- meetings are held once a month every third Thursday

- elected parent, Charisma Elliot to join the team

Charisma Marius was elected SLT Parent representative.

TC (Columbia University Teacher’s College) Report:

-by Amy Hailey Alvarez

Curriculum

TC Advancing Literacy

Middle School Spanish

Living Environment

Math

Interdisciplinary Black Studies

Lenape Curriculum

Academic Enrichment

Music - PreK -8th grade

NY Philharmonic Special Programing

Art Prek,3-5th grade

Literacy Intervention 1st-5th grade

Math Literacy Intervention 7th, 8th grade

Creative Tech 3rd, 4th grade

Robotics 5th, 6th grade

Student teachers

-discussed TC roles at TTCS

- discussed TC donations and grants to TCCS

The Report slides are attached bottom of this page.

PTA Tresurer’s Report, Esther

Dec 2023 Beginning balance was $1398.20

Dec 2023 Ending balance was $ 1464.38

Committee Updates

Event Committee, Collette, PTA Co-VP

- successful staff appreciation lunch happened, was a holiday gift from the PTA to TCCS staff at both schools

- The Winter Soirée will be held Friday, February 16,2024 from 8pm to 1am at Grand Slam Banquet Hall. Raising funds for the Spring Fling and end of the year student activities.

Community Engagement, Ashley M Co-VP

- is working on building relationships and partnerships in preparation for the Spring Fling and the Parent Social and Silent Auction

Misc.

1. Check in with 311 for any DOE snow updates
2. Many thanks to our teachers for their commitment and to the families for the commitment to making it to school yesterday during a very cold and snowy morning!
3. Please encourage students to continue washing their hands, covering their sneezes and coughs, and using tissue as we know this season has been high with rates of covid, flu, and stomach viruses.
4. Stomach viruses rates have been higher in lower school.
5. If your child is sick and has a fever, please keep your child home.
6. New Nurse — Nurse Bellin

7. Basketball team - win last week!
8. Double dutch for middle school

Meeting Minutes — 12/19/2023

Welcome by Co-President Joelle

Reading and Approval of last meeting minutes by Secretary, Jonell

Principal's Update, Mrs. Verdinier

Grade updates

Recap of FLP

Treasurers report, Allegra

Bake Sale
Annual contribution

Class parent updates

2nd Grade
5th Grade
Pre-K
Kindergarten

Committee Updates

Events committee, Collette

Fundraising
Auction
Spring Fling

Gardening Committee, Joelle

Mr. Whitney helped planting bulbs
Collecting containers for spider plants

Community engagement, Ashley

Working on adult event

Building committee - no update

Announcement December

Spirit week
Thursday SLT meeting
Winter recess
January sign up
Teachers and staff holiday lunch
Parent social 1/19
January alternate coffee date 1/5

Meeting Minutes — 11/28/2023

 Welcome from Co-President, Chiz

 Welcome from Ms. Verdiner

 Updates from Principal Address:

GENGave thanks to the Thanksgiving Social contributors and the PTA
Discussed turkey delivery issues, purchased turkeys for parents the following day
ENL teacher update, new ENL teacher for children whom are new to the English language,
Mr. K is his name he started today.
Spirit week will be held December 18, 2023 to December 22 , 2023
Popcorn fund raiser-classes who sell the most will win prizes, 5th and 8th grade
Sale funds will go to their senior dues
Math Stimulation Exams happened earlier today, tomorrow the second day of exams will
happen and then again in Spring 2024
Select students in TCCS will be selected to take ELA Regents exam. All students in TCCS
Middle School will take the Living Environment and Algebra1 Regent Exams
December 1, 2023 High School applications are due
December 8, 2023 Middle School applications are due
Question: Is there an OT Provider (occupational therapist)? Answer: Yes, we have Ms.
Diskind, she’s our occupational therapist, she was out on medical leave and returned last
week, she’s working on her schedule and will contact you regarding your child.
Question: Where will funds for the other grades selling popcorn go? Answer: The teachers
will get the funding and use it for trips and what is needed for classrooms, it’s up to the
teachers to determine where the funding will go.

GENERAL UPDATES
 School photos are not coming to the school, when ordered they will be delivered to the
address of your choice.
 Co-Secretary PTA Election happened- Jonell Ferguson was elected Co-Secretary
 Ms. Berstein’s class is in need of a class parent
 5th Grade has a new unit on journalism, students will be reporting current events around the
school and interviewing classmates
 Event committee updates- Thanks to everyone who participated for the Thanksgiving
Potluck, parents are welcome to join or participate at anytime.
 School Garden Committee update- Lily bulbs were planted at the upper school and received
seed and spider plant donations from Grow NYC

Meeting Minutes — 10/17/2023

 Welcome from Colette

 Welcome from Ms Verdiner/asks for updates

 Updates from Principal Address:

Amy gives updates on school website
Student Council elections on Friday 10/20
Parents as Learning Partners (PLP) next week followed by coffee with the principal 10/27
Character Day 10/31 (no weapons)
Basketball team coming to TCCS middle school!
#Parentsforlearning will be announced to parents on 11/3
Q: Any qualifications needed? A: No. Just ID and no toddlers
Q: Is there an update regarding the school building moving to the east side? A: Not moving to that building. Didn’t work for all families. Still looking for a better fit.

 Colette introduces SLT roles up for vote:

- Co-secretary

- 2 SLT

Joelle calls for nominations for co-secretary
Response: none given

Joelle calls for nominations for SLT roles
Stephanie Ramsey nominates self
Tammy Jackson Traoré nominates self
Stephanie and Tammy accepted as new SLT members

Nominations for co-secretary opened once more
Response: Colette moves to wait for nomination and vote in November meeting

 Bylaws need to be changed

Motion for approval to move to virtual meetings
Response: Motion passed

Motion to change yearly family money contribution. 1-2 kids/$150 3+/$200. Includes all school supplies, teacher gifts, etc. Payment plan options.
Response: Majority rules. Motion passed

 Committee Updates

Colette gives updates on event committee
- parent social Friday 10/20
- Fall Bake Sale
- School Picture Day
- Giving Thanks social

Joelle gives update on class parents committee
- 7th grade parents needed

Ashley gives update on community engagement committee
Ashley gives update on building committee
Joelle gives update on garden committee
- 2 upper school reps (Rebecca & April)
- 2 lower school reps needed

Q&A

Can photos arrive at the school?
- looking into it

End meeting

TC Annual Report (January 16, 2024)

Please find below the slides from Amy's annual report on TC/CU support of TCCS which she gave during the PTA General Meeting.

2023-2024 TCCS Overview