June 2010 - Castor Valley Elementary School Council

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We will send survey again in fall (as last year) to recruit more volunteers.8. Class Rep Coordinator‟s Report - Jen Danby McDonaldClass rep recruitment for next year – many parents are willing to continue and several other parents haveindicated interestSchool Council t-shirts (Marg & Jen) – Council members buy their own T-shirts for events (suggestion –include School Council Logo on front; School Council Volunteer on back)Another suggestion – current school council logo may need to be considered as a logo (functionality) as amountof lettering poses problems9. Character Development Recognition Update – Jen Danby McDonaldMeeting last week including school staff and council members. Suggestions: monthly assemblies along withmore attention to character ed; allow teachers flexibility in how to run the “box”; keep it simple (perhaps notkeep track); perhaps different approaches between JK/SK and Grade 7/8.Discussion – should this program aim to ensure ALL children are recognized (several parents brought up issueswith lowered self esteem for children not recognized)? Or should we recognize only extraordinary situations?10. Communication‟s Coordinator Report – Crystal KirkpatrickFinal Eager Beaver e-newsletter deadline & target distribution date – end of June11. Website Coordinator‟s Report – Francine HopleyFrancine demonstrated updated website including: Wish List and Volunteer tabs, update to Resources forParents „virtual bookshelf‟12. Playground Improvement Project Update - Natasha Robb-BurrowsSome concerns expressed about the number of fundraisers – MacMillans, chocolates, Entertainment books;especially in the fall when milk and lunch money is due.Consensus that we will move forward with the Entertainment book and postpone the chocolate fundraiser.Heather put forth a motion to have Creative Playground paint the pavement in several areas around the school(e.g. 4 squares, frames, basketball court in Junior-Intermediate yard, letters in Kindergarten yard). Total cost notto exceed $1500. We will allocate $178 from the current environment account to this painting project. Secondedby Luisa. Motion carried.Several grants are being pursued (e.g. Trillium Foundation, Saputo).13. OCASC Report – Heather Wilson - www.ocasc.caPRO grant presentation to OCDSB principals at board-wide school operations meeting – „story database‟ &September workshop pilotfirst OCASC meeting in September 16 @ 7 pm @ Fisher Park on Holland14. Community Liaison Officer Report – Kim Sheldrick
no report15. Fundraising/Activities ReportsLabel Fundraiser - Tracy - extended to July 11 and update on funds raised to dateSales Summary by MonthPeriod Orders Items Sales Commission2010-June2010-May2010-April2010-March2010-January2009-November251737511222619CAD 63.00CAD 246.00CAD 34.00CAD 370.00CAD 71.00CAD 278.45CAD 8.40CAD 36.90CAD 5.10CAD 65.50CAD 12.50CAD 51.24-------------$179.64Boo Boo Kits – Heather- Perhaps sell these at Family Fun Night- Cost is $3.00 and $1.50 come back to the school16. Co-Chair‟s report & School Council DebriefTeacher luncheon contact Michele Piironen mychef@rogers.com – a few more items in each category stillrequiredSchool Supply Kits - Best Tools for Schools ($4, letter, online ordering, Aug. 22 deadline)PRO grant submitted, notified in September, childcare organization helpZone 7 budget meeting with Trustee and CFO for OCDSB (CVESC only school council in attendance)Workshop on new Ministry of Education School Food and Beverage Policy 2010 compliance by September 1,2011Council Presence – thank you to Tracy and her husband for creating the mobile booth, Jen working on the foyerbulletin board signage, SC t-shirts to come in the fallTerry Fox National School Run Day Thurs. Sept. 30 (possible conflict with Metcalfe Fair grade 3 field trip)Free the Children Project – Me to We Day Thurs. Sept. 30Pop Tabs Project – $700 for second wheelchair achievedMeet the Teacher Wed. Sept. 15 – general consensus that the BBQ was successful last yearWhat worked? What did not work? What can we do differently? (Brainstorming/Reflection)Heather Wilson worked very hard on our behalf – fantastic leadershipMany people make for less work – we want to encourage more parents to participateTechnology improving accessibility to information (newsletter, email lists, class reps, website)Survey at the beginning of the year was successful in identifying volunteersVisibility - council table at different school events; Heather visible within the schoolHaving reports ready at the meetings (in the agenda)Being on time (mostly)Guest speakers at meetingsFood/coffee at meetingsOverlap in experience – balance of experienced parents who know how many of the events are run and new
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