Ridgewood Avenue Home and School Association
Unapproved Minutes October 4, 2013
Officers Present: Rennae Pelayo, President; Mary O’Farrell, 1st Vice President; Nicole Quinn, 2nd Vice President; Kathy Sweet, Treasurer; Amy Fazekas, Secretary
Rennae Pelayo called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM.
Turf Presentation –GR Councilman Jeff Theodorou reported:
• Hurrell Field Synthetic Turf Proposal can be found on
• All questions regarding this matter should be directed to info@
• Election Day is November 5
• Mail in ballots are available from Borough Administrator’s Office or on town website
Teacher’s Report – Ms. Goodwin reported:
▪ Technology room is up and running
Board of Education Report – Dave Campbell reported:
▪ The Board of Education has met twice in September
▪ FAS principal Mrs. Fitzpatrick is still out sick
▪ Mr. Donovan has done a tremendous job of filling in at FAS
▪ Dr. Mucciolo says it’s not an optimal situation to start out the school year but working on a resolution
▪ FAS and LAS will remain open during the October election because the Board of Elections of Essex County has agreed to move the polls to the GR Women’s Club; there will be no voting taking place at the end schools
Discovery – Rennae Pelayo reported
▪ Mrs. Walsh has taken over the administrative role for the Discovery Program
▪ Last year the program brought in $15,000 for the Fall classes while this year we have brought in $26,000
▪ The school has done a terrific job of promoting this program
Treasurer’s Report – Rennae Pelayo reported:
▪ Significant activity since last meeting
▪ KIdStuff Coupon Book sales of $2500 (profit of $1250)
▪ School supplies profit of $4570
▪ Paid out birthday pizza funding of $2000
▪ $68,105 currently in bank; yet does not reflect Discovery Instructor payments
Ways & Means Committee – Jennifer Cifelli and Nicole Quinn reported:
▪ Kid Stuff Coupon Books – 100 books sold; 6 still available
▪ Sheets and Treats/Innisbrook sale ends 10/11
▪ Spirit Wear will be available soon and will be delivered before Thanksgiving
SCRIP – Mary O’Farrell reported:
▪ September total sales were $37,500; School earned $2000
▪ There is an Amazon portal that works with Amazon Prime as well where your purchase on Amazon benefits RAS; as a result $650 has been brought in through Amazon portal in September
GR Historical Society –Ali Lang reported:
• Scavenger Hunt will take place Saturday October 26 1:30-3pm
• Open to members and non-members
• No reservations needed
• Begin at the GR Train Station and ends at the Boiling Springs Savings Bank
• GR Historical Society has a new home – 2nd floor of Boiling Springs Savings Bank
GREF Fundraiser –Anne Moisan reported:
• Fundraising event October 19 at Glen Ridge Country Club
• Please support this organization which provides our schools with grants
Principal’s Report –Mike Donovan reported:
▪ Back to School Night was September 12
▪ School Photos were September 10-12
▪ John Halligan Presentation October 4
o powerful assembly about bullying, suicide, & childhood, funded by MAC
o Halligan first presented in GR 4 or 5 years ago
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▪ Week of Respect 10/7-10/11
▪ Red Ribbon week is coming up
▪ 6th grade field trip October 29 Edgar Allen Poe in Bud Lake
▪ 5th grade field trip Fort Lee Historical Park in the next couple weeks
▪ Mr. Donovan is currently going back and forth between FAS and RAS in Mrs. Fitzpatrick’s absence
▪ Dr. Harris is taking on extra responsibilities at RAS
▪ Whitson’s is the food company again this year providing lunch under the supervision of a new manager Sharron; quality of food has improved
▪ Security Upgrades to system will go into effect in a week or two
▪ Talent Show – Home and School has supported the decision to change the date as a result of a GRAA conflict with Bill Bradley Basketball Fundraiser; new date TBA will be in November before Thanksgiving
▪ Basic Skills Instruction letters have gone out
▪ Gifted and Talented –
o new criteria was presented for approval
o letters will be sent home soon; Mr. Donovan will send an email informing that those letters have been sent
o Pull out opportunities, marking period enrichment projects and differentiate in the classroom will continue
▪ Library
o Over past couple of years less money went to purchasing books because of the purchase of Kindles
o There is an increase in students wanting to borrow Kindles
o The system used to take out books costs $2000 which last year fell into the principals account
o Mrs. Mooney has ordered $2000 worth of books this Fall and has requested the same for the Spring
▪ Technology
o RAS will be going wireless next week
o 6th graders are allowed to bring their laptops to school
o 5th grade teachers have requested allowing 5th grade students to bring laptops to school
o The new computer labs are almost complete and parents can get a short tour after the next HSA meeting
President’s Report – Rennae Pelayo reported:
▪ Thank you to Jennifer Cifelli and Nicole Quinn – KidStuff/Innisbrook
▪ Thank you to Jennifer Pine and Kristin O’Neil – Class Parent Volunteers
▪ Thank you to Lisa Kollberg and Ilia Wood – School Photos
▪ Thank you to Ingrid Kozlowski and Stephanie North – Library Volunteers
Votes:
• Jennifer Cifelli motioned to approve the September minutes. Nicole Quinn seconded and all were in favor
Upcoming Events – Rennae Pelayo:
• InnisBrook Fundraiser Ends – October 11
• GREF Fundraiser – October 19
• GRHSA Family Photos - October 12, 13, 19, 20
• GR Historical Society – Scavenger Hunt October 26, 1:30pm
• Family Game Night – DATE CHANGE Friday November 1, 7pm
• Election Day – School Closed – November 5
• NJEA Teacher’s Convention – School Closed – November 7 & 8
▪ Next HSA Meeting – Friday, November 15, 8:45 RAS CAFÉ
Rennae Pelayo adjourned the meeting at 10:40 AM.
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