[familyschool] Re: notes from tonight's meeting
- From: Meg Novak <bellalunameg@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "familyschool@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <familyschool@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 10:56:31 -0500
Hi there- I have not been able to make recent meetings. I am wanting to
get more involved with SSFS in the coming year, especially because now both
of my children will be going there. (Hurray for Salaam getting in!) Skills
that I have to offer:
1)I am a midwife and sex educator. I would lgladly help out with sexual
health curriculum that is appropriate to kids at all grade levels. These
discussions include talking about consent and healthy relationships, which
I think is a good discussion to start as early as possible.
I can also do more science-y things like give presentations on childbirth,
reproduction, bring in a placenta to show the kids, etc. I am also a
Racial Justice organizer in the birth community, and would be excited to
share a radical history of midwifery in the United States with the kids at
Southside.
2)I am an artist, and have good connections within the art communit. Looks
like southside got some great artists for residency this year, but if there
is any need for this kind of stuff in the future I would be excited to be a
part of it.
3)I can help with grant writing. I would be excited about helping with
grants that increase access to arts and music programs for our students.
Hope that helps and it was not inappropriate to post this here. My older
son has baseball games on most mondays, so I will find it difficult to
attend meetings at that time, but hope to reconnect with all of you soon.
Best Regards-
Meg Novak, CPM
612.251.1746
On Mon, Jun 9, 2014 at 9:18 PM, Alexandrea Spencer Kouame <
spencerad@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> See below in purple for a brief summary of tonight's meeting and next
> steps. Thanks.
>
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> Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2014 17:31:02 -0500
> Subject: [familyschool] Re: Meeting tonight at 7pm
> From: brymarmacpag@xxxxxxxxx
> To: familyschool@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> Hello Everyone!
>
> Jef and I will come tonight but we will be late. At our meetings at school
> today we came up with some jobs that parents who are willing and able might
> be able to help with. Here is the list:
>
> Parent Jobs:
>
> Parent committee could create a postcard stating that SSFS is accepting
> applications, would only be sent to the Southside zip code. Jess Sundin
> will work with teachers to draft postcard and will help coordinate.
> Instead of mailing the postcards, volunteers will canvas the neighborhood.
>
> Does anyone else know Results Plus? Alexandrea is familiar with several
> donor databases although not this one specifically. Alexandrea will
> connect with Sherri. Flo would like to be involved in donor outreach.
>
> Parents who can help Mel finalize grants? (Whole Foods grants, Target
> grants, ect…)
>
> Jessica F sent email stating she can help with this.
>
> General volunteers from parents who are able to help
>
> Skill list from parents - Jess Sundin is collecting skill list. She will
> compile the list as a resource guide for teachers.
>
>
> There is a small group who is starting the work of a parent organization.
> The first step would be to ask the Board at this Saturday's meeting for
> permission to start group and send out school communication to invite
> parents to the inaugural meeting which could be mid July. Clemma is
> spearheading this group.
>
>
> The group tabled discussion on a special meeting. Lola will be reaching
> out to the 14 people who called the meeting to get input on whether those
> members want to proceed with the special meeting or not.
>
> Thanks everyone and see you tonight! Thank you all for everything!!!!
> Brynne
>
>
> On Mon, Jun 9, 2014 at 3:57 PM, Lynette Malles <lynettemalles@xxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
> Am I mentioned at the picnic I can't make it to Monday mtgs. but please
> pass along any tasks I could help with like phoning, follow-up research,
> writing, whatever. Thanks for carrying on post-victory*! Lynette*
>
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> Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2014 15:37:14 -0500
> Subject: [familyschool] Meeting tonight at 7pm
> From: jess.sundin@xxxxxxxxx
> To: familyschool@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>
> Hello all,
>
> We did agree that we would meet tonight, at 7pm at 4200 Cedar Ave,
> Minneapolis.
>
> While the sense of urgency had passed, there is still a great deal of work
> to get Family School back on a sound footing before fall. Tonight, we can
> figure out how to keep ourselves organized over the summer, hear from the
> teachers what concrete help is needed now, and begin to address our plans
> going forward. And of course, we can pay each other on the backs for a job
> well done do far! We also need to make plans to invite the expanded
> involvement of all the school's families.
>
> I will make sure folks can get in & out of the building tonight, but I'm
> not up for the job of chairing. Any willing volunteers?
>
> Abrazos,
> Jess (the short)
>
>
>
>
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>
--
Meg Novak
Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)
placenta encapsulationist
612.251.1746
Celebrating Mothers and the Transition of Birth
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