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Principal reports: coding team places at state novice division; Kids Heart Challenge raises about $3,614; outdoor learning and PTO fundraisers highlighted
Summary
Principal Jackie reported student achievements — the coding (coderz) team placed second in the novice division at a state competition — community events (Earth Day cleanup), a Kids Heart Challenge total of $3,614.52 and PTO fundraising success for a first‑annual golf tournament.
Kensington Elementary School Principal Jackie updated the board on school activities and community support.
Jackie reported the final Kids Heart Challenge (jump rope fundraiser) total of $3,614.52 raised for the American Heart Association. She said this was a strong showing for the small community. Jackie also highlighted the school’s CODERZ team: six fifth graders qualified for a state competition and “placed second” in the novice division in their first appearance, traveling with other SAU 16 teams to the event.
Under meaningful learning, Jackie described a fourth‑grade Oregon Trail simulation that used the outdoor classroom for hands‑on activities, including fire‑building (with a permit from the fire chief) and cooking “Johnny cakes.” For Earth Day, Jackie said parents donated about three yards of mulch and students helped beautify school grounds.
Board members also reported strong PTO fundraising: one speaker said the first annual PTO golf tournament raised “over $13,000,” another voice in the meeting offered $15,000, and a third comment mentioned $30,000; the meeting record contains these differing figures. The board celebrated the PTO success and discussed scheduling community outreach and board orientation sessions ahead of the next voting season.
No formal board actions were taken on these reports; the items were informational updates to the board.
