1/22/13 PTSO Meeting

With the new year underway, we're striving for more ways to keep parents and the community involved and educated about all of the great things we have going on at ITC.  One of those ways starts now: PTSO Meeting notes!

While these are not official minutes, nor do they provide the full details about everything that's discussed at the PTSO Meetings - which you're welcome to attend! :) - they should provide a bit of an idea about the things that are currently "on the table" for our school.

From the Principal's Report:

The school now has wifi!  The finishing touches of installation will go through from 3-6 pm this afternoon, 1/23, which means that phones and internet capabilities for that time may be disrupted.  Please be aware of this potential break in communication during this time.

Several new security cameras have been installed on campus, in line with ongoing update of campus security protocol.

Band Room storage renovation continues to improve, and we hope to have lockers soon, pending funding opportunities.

Our school is in-process of grant writing for the STEAM initiative, which will bring many new opportunities for our students!  If you would like to be involved in the grant writing process, or get more information, there will be a meeting held tomorrow, 1/24, in the library, from 4-6 pm.

Please welcome our new Encore teacher, Mrs. Julie Martin-Walker, to campus.  Mrs. Martin-Walker will be piloting a new style of gifted education, making ITC one of only two middle schools in the area with such a program.

Additional News: 

Continuation forms are being sent home 1/22-1/23.  Please complete the form and return it to school by 2/1/13, as this will secure each students placement at ITC for the next school year.

Thanks to the PTSO for funding the Choir/Select Singers attire; the singers participated in two events this month, and the new uniforms were well received.

Special thanks also to Mr. Helvig, who set up lights and was the DJ for our New Year's Dance!

We are taking suggestions for a Lunchtime Incentive program, which will encourage students to reduce the amount of mess and disorderly conduct that sometimes accompanies lunch breaks.

The 2013 Sweetheart Dance is coming up soon!  Friday, 2/15/13 will be the date for the Father/Daughter & Mother/Son Sweetheart Dance, and volunteers are needed!  Tickets will be $15 per student (parent or family member included) which provides a sit-down meal, dessert, and an evening of dancing.  Last year's dance was a huge success - this will be the event that you don't want to miss!