School Council meeting dates for 2016-2017

School Council meeting dates have been set for the year as follows:

Tuesday 18 October
Tuesday 15 November
Tuesday 13 December
Tuesday 17 January
Wednesday 15 February
Tuesday 21 March
Tuesday 25 April
Tuesday 16 May
Tuesday 13 June

School Council meetings take place from 7 to 9 o'clock in the evening, in the school library. All are welcome, and childcare is provided free in Room 103. If you are unable to attend, you can always view the minutes from past meetings, usually posted a week or so after the meeting date.

Agenda for School Council Meeting, 27 September

Our first School Council meeting of 2016-2017 school year is tomorrow evening from 7-9 pm in the library.

On the agenda will be:

1. Principal's Update
2. Overview of Parent Council Roles and Committees
3. Election of Parent Council Members and sign up for various committees

• It looks like we will need committee leads for both the Fundraising activities and communications. The role would be to reach out to the various sub-committees to ensure everything is on track, resolve issues (usually around event timing) etc. and to report back at council meetings on the different activities underway.
• If you want to be a committee lead this does not mean that you are required to organize all the activities/outreach etc. There should be sub-committees with additional volunteers.
• Speaking of fundraising - we need someone to take on the role of leading the Fun Fair this year. It's a lot of work and a lot of fun. There is a lot of knowledge that can be transferred regarding what's worked and what hasn't worked in the past in case you are thinking of taking this on.
• If you are interested in volunteering for an activity related to fundraising, outreach, enrichment, communications etc. and can't make it to the meeting, just let us know and your name will be added to the list.

4. Committee Updates

• Budget
• Overview of last year and current status
• Fundraising
• Signing up for "munch a lunch" online payment system
• Communications
• Outreach
• Enrichment

5. Discussion/Decision on Major Fundraising Initiative for 2016-2017

•  Review Survey Results

6. Setting Council Meeting Dates for 2016-2017

7. New/Other Business

Also, a few documents for everyone that will be helpful as we get ready for another successful year (pdf format):

1. Parent Council By-laws
2. Summary of School Council Regulations (e.g. what is the role of parent council)
3. School Generated Funds Guideline (e.g. what we can and cannot do with funds raised)
4. 2013-2014 Budget Resolution -1 (introduction/history of "major initiative")

Finally - here is a link to helpful information in relation to parent council with links to resources that you may find useful: http://www.tdsb.on.ca/ward11/Ward11/SchoolCouncilInformation.aspx

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

School Council Meeting Tuesday 27th September

Please come out to our first School Council meeting of the year, Tuesday, September 27th, at 7 o'clock, in the McMurrich Library.

School Council meetings are a great way to find out what's happening at McMurrich. There will be discussion about plans for the year to come, committee sign-ups, and an update from the principal.

Refreshments will be available, and free childcare will be provided across the hall in Room 103.

All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you!

School Council Meeting Tuesday, June 14th

Please come out to our next School Council meeting, Tuesday, June 14th, at 7 o'clock, in the McMurrich Library.

School Council meetings are a great way to find out what's happening at McMurrich. There will be updates from council and committees, as well as an update from the principal.

Refreshments will be available, and free childcare will be provided across the hall in Room 103.

All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you!

School Council Meeting Thursday, May 19th

Please come out to our next School Council meeting, Thursday, May 19th, at 7 o'clock, in the McMurrich Library.

School Council meetings are a great way to find out what's happening at McMurrich. There will be updates from council and committees, as well as an update from the principal.

Refreshments will be available, and free childcare will be provided across the hall in Room 103.

All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you!

School Council Meeting Tuesday, April 19th

Please come out to our next School Council meeting, Tuesday, April 19th, at 7 o'clock, in the McMurrich Library.

School Council meetings are a great way to find out what's happening at McMurrich. There will be updates from council and committees, as well as an update from the principal.

Refreshments will be available, and free childcare will be provided across the hall in Room 103.

All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you!

School Council Meeting Tuesday, February 23rd

Please come out to our next School Council meeting, Tuesday, February 23rd, at 7 o'clock, in the McMurrich Library.

School Council meetings are a great way to find out what's happening at McMurrich. There will be updates from council and committees, as well as an update from the principal.

Refreshments will be available, and free childcare will be provided across the hall in Room 103.

All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you!

School Council Meeting Thursday January 14th

Please come out to our next School Council meeting, Thursday, January 14, at 7 o'clock, in the McMurrich Library.

There will be updates from counciland committees and an update from the principal.

Refreshments will be provided, and free childcare will be available across the hall in Room 103.

Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you!

School Council Meeting Tuesday November 24th

Please come out to our next School Council meeting, Tuesday, November 24, at 7 o'clock, in the McMurrich Library.

There will be updates from counciland committees and an update from the principal.

Refreshments will be provided, and free childcare will be available across the hall in Room 103.

Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you!

School Council Meeting Wednesday October 28th

Please come out to our next School Council meeting, Wednesday, October 28, at 7 o'clock, in the McMurrich Library.

There will be updates from council, a discussion on the 2015-2016 budget and an up from the principal.

Additionally, there will be a presentation on IEPs. Our Principal Nicole Lee and Vice Principal Susie Stamatopoulos will draw on their Special Education expertise and provide parents with an overview of Individualized Education Plans or IEPs including:
• When does a student get an IEP?
• How does the assessment process work?
• What are the components or sections of an IEP?
• What does the teacher consider when drafting an IEP?
• What’s the difference between accommodations and modifications?
• What’s the annual cycle?
• What is your role as a parent?
There will be refreshments available, and free childcare provided across the hall in Room 103.
 
Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you!

School Council Meeting Thursday September 24th

Please come out to our first School Council meeting of the year, Thursday, September 24, at 7 o'clock, in the McMurrich Library.

Agenda items include Council elections, Committee updates and sign-ups, and an update from Principal Nicole Lee.

There will be refreshments available, and free childcare provided across the hall in Room 103.

School Council Meeting Wednesday June 17th

Agenda items include an update from Prinicipal Nicole Lee, committee updates, and more! 

Free childcare across the hall in Room 103.

School Council meeting Tuesday May 12th

Agenda items include an update from Prinicipal Nicole Lee, a discussion of the upcoming budget proposal and fundraising plans, committee updates, and more! 

Free childcare across the hall in Room 103.

School Council meeting Wednseday April 15th

Next school Council meeting is Wednesday April 15th at 7 o'clock in the library. Free childcare provided in Room 103.

Agenda items include an update from Prinicipal Nicole Lee, news on the upcoming garden completion and celebration, information on the upcoming deadline for Parents Reaching Out grants, committee updates, and coffee!

School Council meeting February 24th

Come out to our next School Council meeting Tuesday, February 24th. Discussion topics will  include spring events, and committee updates.

When: Tuesday, February 24, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Where: School Library
Free child care will be available in room 103 (across from the office).

We hope to see you there.

School Council meeting Oct 22nd with guest speaker Ms Vieira discussing the virtual library

Come out to our next School Council meeting this Wednesday, October 22nd. This month we have two guest speakers. Ms. Vieira, our school librarian, will discuss the online virtual library that is available to students as a research tool. Karen Hoyle will talk about Real Food for Real Kids. Discussion topics will also include a budget update, this year's major initiative, and committee updates.

When: Wednesday October, 22, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Where: School Library
Free child care will be available in room 103 (across from the office).

We hope to see you there.