PTO Meeting May 5, 2025

PTO Updates

AGENDA

Mrs. Hart Update

  • Budget overview related to Ayers (based on School Committee meeting from 4/30/2025)
    • Next year, both academic coaches (literacy and math) will spend 50% of their time student facing and the other 50% teacher facing. This is an increase in student-facing time.
    • The BPS Connects position will become a 0.5 position, meaning Ayers will share that person with another school.
    • Staff will decrease by 1 paraprofessional.
    • There will be 4 classes in each grade next year.
  • End-of-year placement survey
    • Coming soon
    • Once again, no teacher or friend requests will be taken.
  • Teacher names for next year
    • Assignments for next year will not be on the final report cards.
    • This will be true district wide.
    • Goal will be to announce teacher assignments in early August.
  • This Saturday, May 10, is the last Saturday school day and it is a half day. 

4th Grade End-of-Year Festivities 

  • Fundraising goal is almost reached! One more fundraiser will be planned. 
  • Meadow Farms brought in $1,197 for the 4th grade.
    • We will look into an alternative spring fundraiser for next year, as participation this year was very low.
  • T-shirts are in process. 
  • The YMCA activity day has been booked. 
  • The outdoor party will be held at Ayers. 

○ If inclement weather, there will be multiple indoor stations. 

BevEd Update 

  • 27 grants are being funded for next year, equaling approximately $21,000. ○ All 3 Ayers grants got at least partially funded! 
  • Honor-A-Teacher is in full swing!
    • Nominate a teacher here: https://conta.cc/43fRS5b 

School Council 

  • The purpose of school councils is to create a consistent group that is composed of various stakeholders. They give staff and parents a voice in the decision-making process within a school community. These councils work together to discuss and address issues that affect the school environment, such as school policies, inclusive practices, family outreach and student well-being. The council also helps ensure that different perspectives are heard, fostering a supportive school culture where everyone feels represented and valued.
  • School council will meet once every other month for one hour adjacent to school times, i.e. 2:15-3:15.
  • Please vote for up to 2 representatives here: https://forms.gle/LpSDz7s6PvsNXPWM8
  •  Voting will close Friday, May 9. 

Family Music Bingo 

  • Will be held Friday, May 30. Tickets to go on sale soon. 
  • Planning committee will meet this Wednesday, May 7, at 6:30 pm.
    • Meet here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84334541151?pwd=qbdw1YqT4kn1M3ZhZd4va7hM9 eIKLu.1

Recent Event Updates 

  • Red Sox outing was a success! Thank you to all who attended.
    • If you had so much fun this year that you are inspired to coordinate it next year, please reach out, as Anthony is moving on up to the middle school after this year!
  • Primary election bake sale
    • Brought in $1,300–thank you to the volunteers and to those who baked. ○ We are discussing having another one for the May election.
  • Ryal Side Day
    • We will co-host the September event again with the Ryal Side Civic Association. Date TBA.

Brainstorming for Next Year 

  • Festival of Trees
    • We will look into hosting a Festival of Trees fundraising event the weekend of December 6.
    • Businesses and families can decorate an artificial tree in a certain theme, which will be raffled off at the event (including the actual tree).
    • We will start planning over the summer. Please reach out if this sounds like something you would like to help with!
  • Summer Camp Activity Fair
    • We will look into hosting local camp programs in January so caregivers can learn about multiple summer camp options and signups all in one place.