Churchville School Council

Churchville School Council

Churchville School Council

April 27th Agenda

6:30 – 7:30 p.m. ( Staff Room)

  1. Light Refreshments
  1. Agenda & Minutes from last meeting
  1. School Report
  1. Discussion Topics
  1. Update on Numeracy conference - share experiences
  2. Parents helping Parents – a community bulletin board (need volunteers)
  3. Review the use of Parent Engagement Fund ($500)
  4. PRO Grant application - In works
  5. School Council sponsored events for parents and families
  6. Speaker - Social Media in the family by Steve Chappell.
  7. May 4th - Climate Committee
  8. Healthy Eating and exercise workshops
  9. Graduation - June 28th, 2017 (volunteers request)
  10. Teacher's appreciation brunch - call for ideas (June 15th, 2017)
  11. Workshop by an Olympian on "Goal setting"
  1. Other business

Next Meeting – May 25th, 2017 6:30 p.m.

Churchville Public School

Date 27-Apr-2017

Attendees

Parent Council

TabindaNayaar, Belinda Dhaliwal, AshishKemkar, RishuAnand

Churchville PS

Jan Crofoot, Susie Ho, Ms Archer

  1. Notes from last meeting (Feb 23, 2017)
  • Jan provided an update on Enrollment cap in Churchville PS. The last date for acceptance was March 10. New students will be enrolled in McClure Public School
  • Pizza: New vendors may be invited for consideration for potentially supplying next year 2017-18. Vendors have to supply in accordance to Peel District School Board guidelines
  • Jan informed that the money raised through sale of food items (such as pizza) helps in supporting some of the activities such as sport team uniforms, painting events or trips
  1. School report
  • Fundraising: Approx. $4,000 have been raised. Jan informed that portable classrooms have new water coolers now - and it's been appreciated by both teachers and students. Drone is also now available. Painting for 4 Square activity will be completed soon.
  • Peel Board is now planning to install Water Bottle Dispensing stations in the school. This item was the most expensive item on the fund raising objectives, and it will now be completed by Peel School Board
  • It appears that fundraising donations through Cash On Line has lagged. Though Churchville PS has over 95% registration (its highest in Peel School Board) it appears that some parents may still prefer to pay cash donation
  • It was noted that Cash On Line system has some limitations. As an example it was informed that only 4 items can be selected for a transaction. Also when a parent called the telephone # for support the phone call was not picked up. School will suggest having an email support option as well
  • School trips for 2017 have been scheduled

3. Discussion topics

1)Update on Numeracy conference: Parents appreciated the experience - they received a number of valuable tips to get children engaged in Maths and other subjecs. This event was organized by Parent Involvement Committee

2)Parents helping Parents - a community bulletin board: It's a forum for sharing information on Baby sitters, drivers to pick up & drop children. Volunteers are invited to join this sub-committee

3)Review the use of Parent Engagement Fund ($500): Session on Social Media scheduled for May 04, 2017. The cost for this session ($525) will be paid out through the Parent Engagement Fund

4)PRO Grant application: Currently application is in works for $1,000 grant. The deadline is in May 2017. The application will include a number of topics under the Health and Wellness umbrella

5)School Council sponsored events for parents and families

1)Speaker - Social Media in the family by Steve Chappell scheduled for May 04. This session will be for parents and adults. It will be an open session, pre-registration is not required. Also there will be no child minding facility for this session. Expected turnout is between 100 -175 participants. Starbucks is open to supplying Coffee pots for up to 120 members. Session will be in the Gym. Jan will call Starbucks to see if they can also sponsor some snacks. Volunteers are requested to provide support for this session

2)May 04 Climate Committee: Kids / Volunteers will provide demonstration of their technology and project work on Climate

3)Healthy Eating and Exercise workshops: Will be likely setup in June

4)Graduation June 28, 2017 (6.30 -7.30 PM): 3-5 Volunteers are requested. Event will be at David Suzuki school. There will be BBQ and food available. It will be followed by a social event. Activities will include a unique photo booth.

5)Teacher's appreciation brunch - call for ideas (proposed date June 15, 2017). Volunteer support requested. Suggestions also requested for this event.

6)Workshop by an Olympian on Goal Setting: It is recommended for September 2017, since the students will be planning and setting up goals at that time. This event will be for grades 5-8

4. Other business

1. Jan informed that Power Down day is being scheduled for May 10

2. Treasurer report is due mid-June. Report will address the Parent Engagement Fund

3. There will be no change to timings (informed by School Board)

4. Library system: does not indicate the child's name for overdue books

5. Attendance system: does not indicate the child's name - only grade is noted.

This is challenging for families when they have multiple children in same grade.

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