Welcome to the Friends of CDA Booster Club

Parents’ Meeting

January 21, 2025

AGENDA

Welcome

1. Rules of Engagement and Code of Conduct for Meetings
2. Vote: Approve 1/25 Movie Night Budget
3. Recap Winter Performance and Art Showcase
4. Enrichment Fund Direct Giving Update
5. Financials Update
6. Communications
7. Calendar at a Glance
8. Auction Committee
9. Yearbook
10. Lost and Found
11. Principal Updates
12. Other business and questions
13. Adjourn

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THE BOOSTER CLUB

The Friends of CDA (FOCDA) Booster Club is a volunteer based parent-led organization dedicated to supporting and enhancing the educational experience at CDA through fundraising, volunteer efforts, and community-building activities.

These Parents’ Meeting are for the entire community to come together, voice your ideas and get to know each other.

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Meetings will be every third Monday of the month (after morning assembly.) Check the Website Calendar.

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THANK YOU ALL FOR COMING TO THIS FIRST ONE!

PLEASE KEEP COMING!

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THIS IS HOW WE BUILD COMMUNITY

TOGETHER, WE ARE THE BOOSTER CLUB!

2024 IN REVIEW

WE ARE THE BOOSTER

BOOSTER CLUB INITIATIVES

1. Fundraising
• Boosting the LAUSD budget and bridging the funding gap
2. Building Community
• Creating a safe space to come together, voice opinions and brainstorm ideas all in the best interest of our children

FOCDA CODE OF CONDUCT

FOCDA CODE OF CONDUCT

(Can be found on our website under : Friends of CDA> Code of Conduct)

1. Respect and Courtesy: Treat all members with respect and courtesy, regardless of differences in opinion or perspective. Listen actively and refrain from interrupting others while they are speaking.
2. Communication: Express opinions and concerns in a constructive and respectful manner. Avoid the use of offensive language, derogatory remarks, or personal attacks.
3. Confidentiality: Respect the confidentiality of sensitive information shared during the meeting. Refrain from disclosing personal or confidential matters discussed within the group. Do not share or disseminate private or confidential messages, whether sent via email, text messaging, or other direct messaging.
4. Compliance with Policies: Adhere to all relevant policies and procedures established by the Friends of CDA. This includes but is not limited to financial guidelines, election procedures, bylaws, and event planning protocols.
5. Conflict Resolution: Address conflicts or disagreements in a peaceful and constructive manner. Refrain from engaging in disruptive behavior or escalating conflicts during the meeting and after a meeting keep private matters, private by not spreading gossip or sharing personal information from the meeting.
6. Participation and Contribution: Encourage active participation and contribution from all members. Value diverse perspectives and ideas that contribute to the success of our initiatives and activities.
7. Compliance with Decisions: Respect the decisions made collectively by the group, even if they do not align with individual preferences. Support and uphold the decisions of the majority for the benefit of the entire community.
8. Non-Discrimination: Embrace diversity and inclusivity within the Friends of CDA community. Refrain from discriminatory behavior or language based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, nationality, disability, or any other characteristic.
9. Responsibility for Actions: Take responsibility for one's actions and their impact on others within the community. Acknowledge mistakes and seek to rectify them in a constructive manner.
10. Compliance with Laws and Regulations: Abide by all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines governing the activities of the Friends of CDA. Report any potential legal or ethical concerns to the appropriate authorities, as needed.

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RULES OF ENGAGEMENT

Please adhere to these agreements (and code of conduct) for all meetings:

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1. Raise your hand (virtual hand in Zoom) if you would like to speak or share, we will see you and will call on you.

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• Please limit your question(s) or comments so that everyone who would like to speak, has a chance to speak.

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• Please be respectful and courteous.

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• Please do not interrupt or speak over others. Give people their opportunity to share just as you would want.

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If you are in agreement, say “I”. (or raise your hand)

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Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we create a safe environment for all voices and ideas to be shared.

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WHATSAPP USAGE AND ADMINS

WhatsApp Admins & Guidelines: Why They Matter

It seems there’s some concern or confusion about the need for admins in our WhatsApp chats and the importance of our rules of engagement and the agreements that all WhatsApp Users signed. Let’s clear this up…

• Purpose of Admins: To keep chats focused, respectful, and on-topic—not to act as "Big Brother." Admins will only step in when or if the “Use of the WhatsApp group” conversation goes against the rules of engagement and agreements set forth.
• Community-Requested Platform: WhatsApp is used as the informal method of communication for the CDA community, in response to community’s requests, despite school administration’s firm and serious caution against using such platforms
• Reminder: If admins and chat guidelines are undermined, chastised and not respected, we may need to move all communications strictly to Email and Schoology only (where admin oversight would still be in place).
• Our Goal: Keep WhatsApp as an efficient, positive tool to keep parents informed of important class and school related information—together, we can maintain the standard and practice of discernment, maturity, kindness and collaboration!

If you have any further questions or concerns, please reach out to the Room Parent Coordinators or a trusted member of the Friends of CDA Booster Board. We are committed to maintaining transparency and authenticity in our communication, as gossip and hearsay do not build a strong foundation for a successful community.

Thank You for Your Cooperation!

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FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT!

@Jenny - Please Add Details of Family Movie Night and BUDGET to be approved.

WINTER PERFORMANCE RECAP

THANK YOU CDA FOR A WONDERFUL WINTER CONCERT AND ART SHOWCASE!

WINTER PERFORMANCE RECAP

CLASS BASKET AUCTION!

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Grand Total Raised $5990

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ENRICHMENT FUND

First, we would like to acknowledge and thank those who continue to support the fund through recurring donations, knowing that everyone in our community has likely provided some form of assistance to those impacted by the wildfires.

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We’ve decided to put our campaign efforts on hold through January given the impact this disaster has had on so many.

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We’ll resume our efforts in February with a couple of exciting campaigns:

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1. The Ice Cream Challenge deadline will be extended through the end of February. We have a few classes that are very close to reaching 75% participation.
2. Show CDA some love in February with our heart lock fundraiser and exclusive owl merchandise

FINANCIALS

FUNDRAISING

COMMUNICATIONS

Ways to connect:

Attend a FOCDA Booster Club Parents' Meeting

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Subscribe to the FOCDA Newsletter

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Invite your preschool connections to our next school tour

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Subscribe to the CDA calendar

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Volunteer with us this month!

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Follow us and share about CDA on Instagram

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Share this “Overview of CDA” deck with prospective parents

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CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

Movie Night Postponed until Sat Feb 1

Join the Auction Committee!

If you enjoyed working on class baskets, we need your help! Our Auction team is seeking volunteers to help make this year's auction a success.

What's Involved?

• We're looking for 5-10 hours of your time over the next few months.
• Your task will be to reach out to local businesses to donate auction items.
• Don't worry if you don't have connections – we'll provide you with a list of businesses to contact.

How You Can Help!

• Let us know if you have connections at local businesses.
• We'll provide a script and template and list to make outreach easy.
• Commit to 5-10 hours of volunteering over the next three months.

Best Part?

• You don't need to be an approved volunteer to participate!

If you're interested in joining the Auction Committee, contact georginagoodwin@cdavenice.org

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AUCTION TEAM NEEDS YOU !

YEARBOOK

YEARBOOK

Purchase your yearbooks

$40 for the first book and $35 for any additional copies.��Recognition ads also on sale now. These can be purchased and created right on the Jostens site with helpful templates. If you would like to submit your own artwork please reach out to the yearbook team directly at yearbook@cdavenice.org �Full Page $150.00�1/2 Page $ 100.00�1/4 Page $75.00�1/8 Page $50.00�

YEARBOOK

Yearbook Team Needs your help with their ongoing effort to capture amazing CDA moments and upload photos of your kids!

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Include: First day of school, CDA Beach Party, Coco Beach Family Night Out, Spirit Week, Spooky Saturday and all other upcoming school events.

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Use the QR below and follow the instructions.

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Any questions, please reach out to the Yearbook at yearbook@cdavenice.org

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Link: https://photos.jostens.com/84TED8

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LOST & FOUND

PRINCIPAL’S UPDATES

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