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!

Battle of the BBQs!

DATE: September 22, Please join us before Curriculum night for what is sure
to be an amazing event.

TIME: 5:30pm

Our key sponsor, ROAST will be providing burgers and potato salad for the
first 200 people.

A great opportunity to mingle with your kids' community.

We will also have a communal table for those who wish to bring nut-free
potluck items to donate to the BBQ.

Please bring your own plates and cutlery if you can!

A special thanks to our corporate sponsors ROAST, LOBLAW, SOUTH STREET
BURGER, DAVE’s and COSTCO.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Do you live close? We need 8 BBQ’s; if you can wheel
yours to the school and can volunteer to grill please email. We also need
additional volunteers for set up and to help with the event.

Please email: hollyfennell@yahoo.com or RSVP on the Facebook event.

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!

Welcome Back!

McMurrich Parent Council would like to welcome all the parents and kids back to school on Tuesday and will have a table set up with complimentary coffee to reward you for getting out of bed, making lunches, and getting the kids to school!

*if you can, bring a mug so we can help reduce waste*

Come Join the TDSB PRIDE Float July 3rd

All members of the TDSB community are invited to join me and the TDSB PRIDE Parade contingent on Sunday, July 3, 2016. Everyone who wishes to march with or ride on the TDSB float should gather at Asquith Green Park at 12:45 p.m. We will then travel as a group to our mustering location (please note that we will not be advised of the exact TDSB mustering location until just before parade day).

If you are unable to make it to the Asquith Green gathering location, but would like to join us en route, please watch for details and updates on Twitter (#PrideTDSB).

Safety over the summer

A woman has been seen at the McMurrich parking lot off Tyrrel as well as at Hendrick/Benson Ave., watching the children in a malicious manner. Several children have reported the incident, and a woman matching her description is known to police, with a propensity for approaching children inappropriately. The woman is described as being in her mid 40s, 5'6" tall, with black bobbed hair, driving a Silver VW Golf. One of the children wrote down the license place number and have it on file. Be cautious if you see this person. If you do happen to see this car/woman, please call Toronto Police 13 Division non-emergency line at 416-808-1300.

McMurrich is working with Toronto Police in order to ensure our kids' safety, but it's important to remind our kids to be careful over the summer, too! Toronto Police has online resources to help teach your kids about safety. Talk to them about that uh-oh feeling, encourage them to speak up when someone makes them feel uncomfortable. Let them know that no one has the right to make them feel uncomfortable by the way that they look at them, talk to them, or touch them, even someone they know!

School Council Survey

McMurrich School Council has put together a short survey that will help guide our fundraising efforts over the 2016-2017 school year. Completing this short survey will help ensure that Parent Council can take your views into consideration in our decision making next year. The survey should take you no longer than 5 minutes to complete and all answers will remain anonymous.

Click here to fill out the survey

Keep in touch!

Summer's almost here, but you can keep in touch with what McMurrich Parents are up to in the community by joining the McMurrich Facebook Group (a closed group, your request will need to be approved) or following @McMurrichParent on Twitter.

Congrats Grade 6 Grads!

Today is the big day! Congratulations to our graduating Grade 6 class!

Let's Celebrate Ms. Vieira!

Forget the black tie it's no formal affair
Just come as you are for that casual flair,
We'll drink tea and laugh as we all reminisce,
It's a gathering for a friend that will surely be missed.

YES it's true! After 47 years of teaching in the McMurrich Jr Public School Community Ms. Vieira has decided it's time to retire.

Please join in our celebrations, and bring a favourite story to share!

Coleen Vieira's Retirement Tea Party will be held Monday June 27th, McMurrich Jr PS Gym, 115 Winona Drive, from 4:30pm - 6:00pm. All are welcome!