TDSB PIAC "Parents Make a Difference" Conference

The Toronto District School Board’s Parent Involvement Advisory Committee is hosting its 8th annual conference for parents, with keynote speaker J. Richard Gentry, author of author of Raising Confident Readers: How to Teach Your Child to Read and Write — From Baby to Age 7. There are many workshops to choose from and an information marketplace with a variety of resources for parents and families.

The free all-day event takes place Saturday November 15 at Earl Haig Secondary School, 100 Princess Avenue.

Bussing, child-minding, and interpreters are available for those who pre-register. For more information, contact Irene Rinaldo at irene.rinaldo@tdsb.on.ca or 416-397-3529 or to register, visit www.tdsb.on.ca/parentconference.

2014-2015 McMurrich Parent Handbook Now Online

Fellow McMurrich Parents,

Our fourth annual Parent E-Handbook is here!

The Parent E-Handbook includes:

- updated list of staff and where to find them;
- links to onsite daycare options;
- how to access our school's library collection from your home computer;
- key dates (when report cards are coming home and a full list of PA days for the year - no more surprises!);
- what to do on bad weather days;
- and more...

NEW THIS YEAR!!
We've added a list of sports teams available in a typical year - so you and your child can discuss which teams they might be interested in and plan ahead.

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.

Kindergarten parents - interested in Pizza Lunch?

Pizza lunches are a McMurrich Parent Council initiative coordinated by parent volunteers.

They are only offered to the Grade 1-6 students but we are looking to expand the fundraiser to the kindergarten students as well. If you’re a kindergarten parent and interested in helping out please send us an email. Last year pizza lunches raised $4247.00 that went toward field trips, the outdoor classroom and community garden, musical instruments, sport equipment and other important areas that add value to our children’s school experience. Our first pizza lunch is Friday October the 3rd followed by one on October 31st and November 28th. Stay tuned for future dates in the new year.

School Council Newsletter Available Online - October 2014

The most recent edition of the School Council Newsletter, McMurrich Matters, is now available online.  Read about upcoming events, enrichment activities, our featured teacher profile, and much more.

Email us if you would like to contribute to our next newsletter.  We would love to hear from you.

School Council Newsletter Available Online - February 2014

The most recent edition of the School Council Newsletter, McMurrich Matters, is now available online (see link below).  Read about upcoming events, enrichment activities, our featured teacher profile, and much more.

Email us if you would like to contribute to our next newsletter.  We would love to hear from you.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_cT_sahyqnlSDBGZnctTlEtRUk/edit?usp=sharing

School Council Newsletter Available Online

Our first School Council newsletter is now available online and can be accessed at the link below.  Read about opportunities to volunteer and get involved, background on the Peace Garden/Outdoor Classroom, parent tips to help children succeed in school, and our featured teacher.

Email us if you would like to contribute something to our next newsletter.  We would love to hear from you!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By-Yk8F1xGk2Q1FHYlRIQjRQSUU/edit?usp=sharing

McMurrich Parent Handbook Now Online

The 2013-2014 Parent Handbook is now available online.  The handbook contains information such as key dates, pick up and drop off times, staff directory, links to onsite daycare options, and much more information.

A copy of the handbook can be accessed at the link provided below.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By-Yk8F1xGk2T0Q2NU9jaC1IUkk/edit?usp=sharing

Teacher Appreciation Lunch - Friday, May 17th, 2013 at 11:30am

In keeping with tradition, the McMurrich School Council will be hosting a Teacher Appreciation Lunch on Friday, May 17th at 11:30am in the teacher's lounge.

This is a great opportunity to say "Thank You" and show our teachers and support staff how much we appreciate their hard work!

As always, the School Council is requesting some help from McMurrich's amazing parent community to make this lunch a great success.  Please consider a food contribution such as:

• Sandwiches
• Casseroles
• Salads
• Veggie tray
• Fruit tray
• Drinks
• Dessert

Please send an email to Colleen at warrior1166@yahoo.com to let us know what you would like to donate.  This will help us make sure all areas are covered.

All food donations should be dropped off at the school by 10:00am on Friday, May 17th.

Thank you in advance for your help and support.  Our teachers and staff always look forward to sharing this meal, so please join us if you are available.

Best regards,
McMurrich School Council

School Council Meeting - Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Please join us for our next School Council meeting on Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 from 7-8:30pm in the school library.

Free babysitting is available in room 103 (across from the main office).

This month's agenda items include:
1) Principal's update
2) Committee updates
3) Budget updates

ALL PARENTS ARE WELCOME.  WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU.