SCI Parent Advisory Council for
School Leadership
Monday, OCTOBER 27, 2014
SCI
Library
In Attendance: Shari
Steiner, Shelley Jensen, Patricia McGregor, Maryn Whyte, Jodi Handoga,
Theresa Spapens, Jackie Julien, Carrie Schminowski
Absent: Jenn
Dufort-Swain, Carolyn Whyte
1. Call to Order: 6:35
p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda:
The agenda was approved as presented.
3. Approval of Minutes:
September 29, 2014 Motion (1) by Sherry, 2nd Maryn. Carried
4. Student
Council Report. A written report was provided regarding
recent activities including September cookie day, October movie night and ideas
for Halloween.
5. Chair’s Report:
Shawn advised that the PAC members were all asked to consider what they would
like the group to accomplish this year and this will be shared with the school
administration at the next meeting.
6. Principal’s Report:
– Jackie reported on upcoming events including students attending We Day,
Halloween for Hunger and Peer Support Group. She noted that the student school
announcements are now being posted on the school website. Written report
attached.
7. Treasurer’s
Report:
Verbal report given. Balance in bank account is $507.14.
8.
Correspondence: Letters
from Manitoba Education and Advanced Learning regarding new textbook
publication, new social studies option and Excellence in Teaching Awards. Letter
from Manitoba Association of Parent Councils regarding membership. Shawn will
contact MAPC to and report back.
9. Business arising from
Minutes:
· Smoking at SCI – Shawn has
been advised that the Board of Trustees cannot contravene the agreement with
the Province to ban smoking on school property. Jackie advised that
e-cigarettes are also banned from school property.
· Status of ACSL funds donated to Field of
Visions – Theresa contacted the division office to find out when reimbursement
will be received. She was advised that they hope to be able to provide
a response by the end of December.
· Fundraising “wish list” –
Rather than monetary assistance, it was suggested that there was a need for
parent volunteers to help at movie night, chaperoning Social Justice field
trips such as Siloam Mission, etc. Theresa will email Kevin Kitching and Chris Fredrikson,
teacher advisors with Social Justice, and Jim Osler and Tony Stanley, teacher
advisors for Student Council, asking if parents could provide any volunteer
assistance on field trips, movie night, etc. The PAC may also be able to
provide some nominal monetary assistance.
10. New Business:
· Teacher Appreciation Lunch –
The meeting discussed having week long activities and asking for more
involvement from the students (ie. cards for each teacher signed by students).
· Springfield Music Association
– A suggestion was made to have a representative from SMA attend a future
meeting to give a report. Shawn will contact Tim Borys, the President of SMA.
11. Date of Next Meeting:
Monday, November 24, 2014 at 6:30 p.m., SCI Library. The following is the
meeting schedule for the balance of the school year:
- January 26
- February 23
- March 23
- April 27
- May 25
12. Adjournment:
7:40 p.m.
Items to be brought forward to November meeting:
·
MAPC Membership - Shawn
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Principal’s Report October 2014
Ø
WE Day October 29, 2014
o We have a small group of students and staff members attending.
o Students attending are from across all grade levels. Interested
students were asked to apply to attend.
Ø
Halloween for Hunger
o Students will be collecting non-perishable food on Halloween night
o Students are encouraged to sign up for a street
Ø
Peer Support
Group
o Tim Stearns is running the peer support group this year. A group
of students are training to help other students in need. They help them become
active listeners and educate them on resources available at school and in the
community.
Ø
Student School
Announcements
o Daily announcements are being posted on school website.
Upcoming events
o October 29, 2014 – We Schools in Action
o November 10, 2014 – Remembrance Day Service 11:00 am
o November 21, 2014 – Mid Term Reports
o November 27, 2014 –
Student/Parent/Teacher Conference 5:30 pm
o November 28, 2014 – School Based PD
o December 3, 2014 – Winter Band Concert
o December 4, 2014 – Voluntary Withdrawal Date
