Thursday, February 15, 2018

LOMA Parents Association Minutes 1/18/2018

Meeting started 6:15pm
Principal Introduction/Announcements and discussion:
  • Discussed upcoming Mid-Term/Regents exam week
  • Winter break Friday 2/16 thru Friday 2/23
  • Alumni Day at LOMA: students shared their school experience, race population, admission application process, financial aid filing, personal essay and available scholarships. There is a Seward Park Alumni Association, which contributes towards college scholarships.
  • Please note the less money you have the more opportunities for funding.
  • Announced LOMA Events: Valentine’s Day Party on Tuesday, 2/13/18
 
Fanfaire Presentation: Miguel of Fanfaire
  • Miguel spoke about upcoming Comic Con event on Saturday, 2/24 and Sunday 2/25 
  • Discussed opportunity for students to be entrepreneur’s and sell items by reserving a table and presenting items:
  • Event will be informative and have fun demonstrations of animation, Cosplay contest with cash prizes
  • $60 for reserving a table at the event includes both days
  • There will be raffles and free give away items, live music, photography, speakers
  • All are students invited
  • Group discussed participating for next year and should involve Student Government and Art department
 
Parent Open discussion:
  • Parents discussed concern, students feeling burned out and not having a fun school experience; it is understandable since they need to prepare for upcoming exams.
  • Open House: lacked attendance for new students, organization, and preparation overall, not a good turnout.
  • Next year LOMA will no longer be a limited unscreened school
  • Auditorium will be open to community access
Meeting adjourned at 7:30pm
Respectfully submitted by Noralie Nunez-Recording Secretary
 
 
 

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