January 10, 2023

  1. Welcome and President’s Report- Melissa Carden
  • Introductions around the room occurred
  • Norma Barsom (mother of Elias Morcos ’27) will head the teacher appreciation May 8-12th week!  Thank you, Norma.  We have 3 other volunteers and if you are interested, please reach out to Melissa Carden- will connect you with Norma
  • Please come forward if you have any ideas moving forward, parent association can be viewed as a group to bring things up and look for solution
  • Facebook- please friend Melissa Carden and she will add you to the Parent Association sight
  • Next PCD Parent Association meeting is in the evening!!!!
    • March 7th 7pm Chace Hall (if location changes, we will let people know), first evening.  We will have DEI speaker- TBD, hoping for a larger “turnout”
  • Weekly emails- idea came up to move to Friday.  After an informal poll; emails will remain Sunday nights
  • Jen Treasurer has brought forward next year moving PCD PA meetings later in the months so we can capture financials as they are reported out mid-month.
 
  1. Head of School Report- Kevin Folan
  • Thank you all who attended our Centennial Toast last night!
  • Thank you to Crystal Shillan- Choir performed National Anthem at URI game and it was a great night for the community.
  • Middle school drop and read- fantastic success, dynamic program, nice way to head into winter break
  • Holiday Tea- so special, thank you to all involved.  (Room clapped and cheered)
  • Hot Club, nice turn out- Special thank you to Sarah and Evan for hosting!
  • Dec 21, we had over 100 participants to the alumni games!
  • Robotics team up and running in Upper School, recently placed well
  • Middle School Robotics came in 1st place in late November out of 20 teams!
  • Survey- 135 responses, thank you!  Will look for parent association to support an invite to discuss the results sometime in February
  • Upper School Snowball Dance at the Omni Hotel in downtown Providence: January 21st 7-10pm Tickets Sold at Murray House.  Purchase tickets by January 19th.
  • PCD Players, Feb 10, 11 weekend (Sherlock Homes)- stay tuned!
 
  1. Admissions Update- Melanie Parsons
  • January 17th 9am HBS open house
  • January 18th PCD open house
 
  1. Development Update- Mark McLaughlin
  • Holiday Tea- successful, organized, great fun.  Thank you to Bethany and Paula and all involved
  • Experienced new team member with relevant Development work, please welcome Michaela Walker!
  • PCD golf event coming up May 15, 2023 at Wannamoiset Country Club in Rumford, RI.  Stay tuned for more information, great opportunity to celebrate the school and so much fun
  • Thank you for last night, great fun to celebrate the Centennial!
 
  1. Bookstore and Holiday Tea Update- Bethany Sutton
  • New sweatshirt and sweatpants in the store now!
  • Holiday Team, thank you all for helping!
 
  1. Snack Shack Update- Sarah Bates
  • Students are running the business, working daily, going well!
  • Please keep sending in donations if you can and thank you!
  • Total sales so far ~$7,000!
  • Moving outdoors after winter sports ends
 
  1. Jason Roderick, PCD Wellness Coordinator- Kids and Mental Health Discussion
  • Discussion and teachings related to Mental Health and well-being
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