1. Welcome to the Parent Center at the High School of Commerce! PTO Meeting By: Mrs. Mary Ann Carrasquillo-Rodriguez, Parent Facilitator Date: January 29, 2014

2. We never know the love of a parent till we become parents ourselves. Henry Ward Beecher “Do Now” “Do Now”

3. Welcoming & Introductions-PPT Presentation by Mrs. Mary Ann Carrasquillo-Rodriguez 1. Attendance issues/Steps to pass Presenter Mr. Garrafa 2:36-2:50pm 2. How to improve student grades Presenter Mrs. Coleman 2:15-2:30 3. MCAS signing contracts by parents 2:30-2:35 4. Ticket to leave complete NEASC-CPSS Self- Study Parent Survey English/Spanish (req. by Mrs. Fontain Goals Get parents involve in the school to improve communication by building constructive relationship with parents. Recruit parents to be part of the PTO and come to our monthly meetings. Next Meeting ________________________ Agenda January 29, 2014 Meeting Time: 2-3pm

4. Ticket to leave Please complete the NEASC-CPSS Self-Study Parent Survey! Copies are available in Both English and Spanish Thanks for coming!