Reunión de Miembros/�Member Meeting��20 de Febrero de 2024/�February 20, 2024

AGENDA

• Noticias de la PTA / PTA News�
• Actualización financiera de la PTA / PTA financial update�
• Actualización del director / Principal’s update�
• Sra. Sofía Meléndez Contreras, Coordinadora de Lenguaje Dual de ACPS / Ms. Sofia Melendez Contreras, ACPS Dual Language Coordinator

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Fechas para recordar/ Dates to remember

• Viernes 23 de Febrero: Noche de Bingo / Friday, Feb. 23: Bingo Night�
• Viernes 1 de Marzo: Exhibición de inventores del Mes de la Historia Afroamericana / Black History Month Inventor’s Showcase�
• Jueves 14 de Marzo: Noche de Sciencia / Science Night�
• Sábado 13 de Abril: Gran Mercado de Pulgas / Big Flea�
• Viernes 19 de Abril 19: Noche Internacional / International Night�

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Oportunidad para Voluntarios/ Volunteer opportunities!

Se buscan voluntarios para:

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Noche de ciencia / Science night

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Noche Internacional / International Night

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Gran pulga en el Vecindario / Big Flea in the Neighborhood

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Picnic de graduación de quinto grado / 5th grade graduation picnic

FEBRUARY TREASURER’S REPORT/�INFORME DEL TESORERO DE �FEBRERO DE 2024

�mvcsptatreasurer@gmail.com

Current picture as of January 31, 2024/ Imagen actual al Enero 31 de 2024

Bank Balance / Saldo bancario : $78,694.80

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Spending this FY/ Gastos de este año fiscal : $47,334.14

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Receipts this FY / Ingresos de este año fiscal : $59,169.24

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Bingo Profits / Ganancias del Bingo $1,564.96

Major Spending / Gastos Importantes�January 1-31�

Major Receipts / Ingresos Importantes�January 1-31

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February principal’s update�

MVCS

PTA Updates (Feb. 20)

Important Dates / Fechas Importantes

• Friday, February 23: PTA Bingo Night (6pm) / Noche de Bingo del PTA
• Wednesday, February 28: Dinner with the Principal (5:30-7 pm at Casa Chirilagua)
• Topic: Accessing and utilizing ParentSquare, PowerSchool, and Performance Matters
• Friday, March 1: Black History Month Celebration (6-7 pm)
• Monday, March 4 - Thursday, March 21: 4th Grade Swim Lessons
• Tuesday, March 12: PTA Meeting (7-8 pm via Zoom)
• Wednesday, March 13: Alexandria City Essential Workers Celebration (hosted by MVCS)
• Thursday, March 14: Science Night (6-7 pm)
• Friday, March 22 - Monday, April 1: Spring Break (No School)

Mid-Year Instructional Support Team Site Visit & Reflections / Visita al sitio y reflexiones del equipo de apoyo educativo de mitad de año �

• Many Commendations/ Muchos Elogios:
• Guided math implementation / Implementacion de Matematica Guiada
• Bookworms (English language arts)
• Student engagement and discourse/ Participacion y discurso de los estudinates.
• Strong building culture and positive student-teacher relationships
• Continued Areas of Focus:
• Rigor and alignment of instruction to soon-to-change state standards
• Continued emphasis on student engagement and language development across all content area

Equity for All Climate Survey / Encuesta sobre equidad para todos

SURVEY LINK (Choose language in top right corner.)

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More information about the survey:

https://www.acps.k12.va.us/departments/accountability-research/survey-equity-for-all

Facilities Updates / Actualizacion de las Instalaciones

• Grade 3-5 playground fencing project has been completed/Se ha completado el proyecto de cercado del patio de juegos .
• Next section of flooring updates will begin over spring break with 4-5 classrooms:
• Removal of old flooring (spring break) /Remocion de pisos viejos
• New flooring installation (not expected until summer)/ Intalacion de pisos nuevos (no se espera hasta el verano)
• Auditorium work:
• Re-upholstery of damaged chairs (anticipated to be completed by April 1)/ Retapizado de sillas dañadas.
• Refacing of stage facade (not expected until summer) / Revestimineto de la fachada del escenario.
• Update to lighting fixtures (not expected until summer)/ Actualizacion de los accesorios de iluminacion

WoW Bus Servicios Dentales de costo Reducido/ WoW Bus Reduced-Cost Dental Services

• Available dental services include:
• Dental Exams X-rays
• Cleanings Fillings
• Fluoride Treatments Sealants
• Dental Hygiene Ed. Extractions
• Every student is welcome! / Todos los estudiantes son Bienvenidos!
• For more information, visit www.neighborhoodhealthva.org, text or call (475) 342-0896, or email dentaloutreach@nhnva.org.

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Alexandria Soccer Association After-school League

• Mondays after school from April 15 - May 20:
• Register by March 14/ Registrese antes del 14 de Marzo.
• Free of charge / Gratis
• After-school buses for eligible students/ Autobuses despues de la escuela para estudiantes elegibles.
• Email Johnatan Nunez with any questions at jnunez@alexandria-soccer.org

Girls on the Run

Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from March 4 to May 19:

• Register by February 27 / Registrese antes de 27 de Febrero.
• Reduced registration fees for eligible families, including full scholarships./ Tarifas de inscripción reducidas para familias elegibles, incluidas becas completas
• After-school buses for eligible students/ Autobuses despues de la escuela para estudiantes elegibles.
• Email Ms. Carolina Cordova with any questions at carolina.cordova.cordero@acps.k12.va.us

Ms. Sofia Melendez Contreras�ACPS Dual Language Coordinator