Transition Team Minutes: April 29, 2010
Attendees: Father Francis Duffy, Patricia Deleu, Michael St. Pierre, Dr. Jeanne Gradone, Debbie Duane, Jerry Fazzio, Carol Budisak, Michael Holland, Camille Leggett, Tan Miller, Jennifer Qvotrup, John Walsh, Robert Zebick
Introduction of Principal and Dean of Students
Meet ‘n Greet
An informal gathering will be hosted on Tuesday, May 4th at 7 p.m. so that school parents will have the opportunity to meet Mr. Fazzio, Principal of St. Virgil Academy and Mrs. Duane, Dean of Students of Morris Catholic Junior School. See photo on the MCJS transition blog by accessing www.morriscatholic.org.
Teacher Interviews
Since the interview process has been completed, it was suggested that a faculty roster be issued.
Re-Registration
Both SVA and MCJS registrations continue to come in. Acknowledgments and follow-up calls to school families by the principal/dean were suggested.
Advancement and Open House
· Lawn signs will be used to advertise the May 12 Open House
· Goody bags/packets and stickers will be distributed in the kiddie play area at the Carnival
· First Holy Communicants will be given a bookmark noting blessings from the parish school
· All school families are active marketers
School Web Site
Michael informed the TT that Sheila Schimanski and Tammy Zebick will be introduced to the new web site for the school tomorrow morning.
Listening Session
Tan provided feedback to the TT from the listening session held on April 22. The questions and answers will be posted on the MCJS transition blog by accessing www.morriscatholic.org.
Facilities Improvement
Michael and Robert provided the proposed parent survey to the TT prior to this meeting and will send out a flyer in next week’s white envelope explaining the purpose of the survey and directing school families to the link where they can complete it. Michael St. Pierre will include a note in the May MCHS newsletter about SV campus improvements.
Handbook
Jen will continue to assemble the material for the handbooks for St. Virgil Academy and Morris Catholic Junior School, and will send to Mr. Fazzio and Mrs. Duane for their review and revisions.
Next Meeting
Monday, May 17
Father Francis closed the meeting with a prayer.
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
