Meeting notes

HSA Meeting  February 16th 2023, 9am Attendees: 9 in person, 16 online Updates from Dr. Oates Super Science Saturday – Guest Sheila Brogan – Super Science Saturday is back for its 35th year on March 4th from 9-1:30 at Ridgewood High School.  There will be presentations from Liberty Science Center (science circus for elementary and middle school kids), Nasa (measuring 
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HSA Meeting  January 20th 2023, 9am Attendees: 12 in person, 16 online   Updates from Dr. Oates   One School, One Book – January 17th we launched the book – ‘Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun’ by Hena Khan with a fun assembly by Learnin’ The Ropes. The group teaches jump rope skills while also encouraging students to try things that 
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HSA Meeting  November 17th 2022, 9am Attendees: 11 in person, 13 online   Updates from Dr. Oates   Clubs – The teacher representative for the HSA meeting was Ms. Calandra who runs the Morning News club with Mrs. Kaplan.  She showed some of the great work that 4th graders have been doing to create a Somerville news show.  Students meet 
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HSA Meeting  October 14th 2022, 9am Attendees: 20 in person, 13 online   Updates from Dr. Oates   Professional Development Day (October 10th) – Teachers spent the day working on data analysis of all the test results they have received through NJSLA, Start Strong and LinkIt testing.  This data helps them prepare lessons specifically catered to their class.   NJSLA 
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HSA Meeting September 16, 2022  Please see the link for HSA meeting minutes from 9/16/22
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HSA Meeting  May 13th 2022, 9am Attendees: 11 in person, 11 online Updates from Dr. Oates Book of the Month – In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month we’ll be reading the book “Eyes that Kiss in the Corners” by Asian American author Joanna Ho. This book celebrates embracing your unique beauty and learning to love who 
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HSA Meeting Minutes April 22, 2022 9am 12 people live, 8 participants via Zoom; Dr. Oates School Updates from Dr. Oates: Book of the Month: Hundred Feet Tall by Benjamin Scheuer. It is a great read aloud for our Earth Day theme!  Earth Day was amazing! The children attended two assemblies in one day. Fabulous Bill Kerwood presented a Recycling 
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HSA Meeting Minutes March 18, 2022 9am 10 people live, 12 participants via Zoom; Dr. Oates and Ms. Lauren Carr School Updates from Dr. Oates: Boosterthon: Claudia Fortunato speaks on this Huge Fundraiser!  Week long event focused on character development ending in a Fun Run!  Fundraiser is to raise money for the HVAC for the  Gym/Multi-Purpose room. Goal: $24,000 or 
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HSA Meeting Minutes February 18, 2022 9am 9 people live, 12 participants via Zoom; Dr. Oates and Ms. Fischetti Super Science Saturday announcement – Presented by Shelia Brogan 34th year of Super Science Saturday. It will be virtual this year. Lived streamed on March 5, 2022 at 10am on the Ridgewood Super Science Saturday website www.supersciencesaturday.org. It can also be 
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HSA Meeting Minutes January 21, 2022 9am 9 people live, 18 participants via Zoom; Dr. Oates and Ms. Finnegan School Updates from Dr. Oates: One School One Book: The Wild Robot. Please send your photo of your child or family reading together at home and enjoying the book. A slideshow is being created of the photos and will be shared. 
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