Meeting Minutes

Date: Monday October 28th Time: 7:00pm-8:45pm

Parent Council Attendees:

Parent Attendees: Geetha Kannanchath,

Staff Attendees: Scott Chin, Vivienne Baines, Myka Hang

1)   Welcome & Acceptance of Current Agenda (Amanda)

All were in favour of the agenda.

2)   Acceptance of September 2019 Meeting Minutes (Amanda)

Marie motioned to approve the September Minutes, Chris seconded

3)   Committee Updates

a.     Fundraising – discussed how to get notifications out for fundraising, school website, committee board, doors, Facebook page(s). We cannot “ask” for money via email.  But if parents understand that it is a Fundraiser for the school and that funds raised are helping, they are more willing to purchase.

Movie Night - Food/drinks went smoothly, however, must make it clear that parents bring in their child and stay with them. We will be more vigilant on movie nights/school council events, have someone at the door watching when people come in. Memos when checking out on School Cash etc… should help. Future events, maybe split the students up, have a night for the older kids.

Chris Z., Chris N. and Haafid have again generously donated the Movie Licensing Fee. Thank you so much!

Spiritwear is in and will be sent home later this week.

b.     Parent Engagement – discuss dates & event ideas- for next meeting

c.     Sustainability – focus on outdoor classroom this year (circle full of boulders, full of sun and surrounded by trees and flowers for teachers to bring their class) look at building a retaining wall, looking for a solution to save the trees. A few members offered to help do this in the spring. School plans to plant a tree to represent each house team.

4)   Treasurer’s Report 2019/ 2020 – (Liz)

Movie Night funds to be finalized but approx. $600 was made. Judi found the donations for the Silent Auction of approx. $2100. Spiritwear and Gingerbread numbers should be available by next meeting. Discussed how we should report to the community what has been raised and how/where that money is helping the school. This should be communicated more often.

5)   Update From School (Scott/ Vivienne)

Indigenous Education and Equity plan to engage families/guardians and communities. K-Gr1 taking part in Outdoor education, first nation Metis Inuit/Natural curiosity and environmental education team collaboration.

DAP Goal #2 to raise achievement and wellbeing of our underserved and underperforming students. Building relationships, dismantling systemic barriers. School staff received anti-black racism training on Oct 21, more info on website.

Applied to be a legacy school through Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund. For more information about the fund visit https://downiewenjack.ca/.

EQAO school results posted on website, along with Region and Province. Results shows all the hard work the teachers have put into the math program have shown positive results. School gets detailed results and work on target areas where they scored lower. If parents need help understanding the changes in the education curriculum, speak with the teachers. Possible students peer tutoring for house team points or extra marks. Grade 8’s helping grade 3’s etc..