SCI PARENT
ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26,
2015
SCI Library
In Attendance: Patricia McGregor, Carolyn Whyte, Maryn Whyte, Shelley Jensen, Jackie
Julien, Tony Stanley, Heather Bethune.
1. Call to Order: 6:34 p.m
2. Approval of Agenda: The agenda was approved with an addition made by Motion (1) by Shelley and 2nd by Patricia for an addition to New business to discuss the school bike racks. Carried.
3. Approval of Minutes: September, 28, 2015 Motion (2) by Patricia, 2nd Carolyn. Carried.
4. Chair’s Report: N/A
5. Student Council Report:
- Tyler Gallant (President), Kaylee Sykes (VP) and Taylor Harris (Secretary) attended to introduce themselves, meet the PAC and discuss some of the councils objectives and initiatives this year.
- Raising student morale was discussed, initiating a game called “lip-dub”, having movie nights, continued grade wars, and organizing a student dinner/dance.
- Jackie suggested Student council provide a report if they’re unable to attend the PAC meetings.
- Jackie provided a report including information on the upcoming We Day and the selection process with input from Heather.
- Halloween for Hunger
- Peer Support Group
- School Plans in four areas of learning: Active learners, Literacy, Numeracy and Socially Responsible Citizens.
- Calendar of upcoming events.
- Report attached
- Tony noted the school was still under a boil water advisory until next week and everything was going well under the circumstances with bottled water and hand sanitizer being supplied; he will inform the school community through e-mail when the advisory is lifted.
- Balance in bank account is $652.39 plus a cheque for $125 was received from Sunrise School Division, to be deposited.
- A welcome letter received from Sunrise School Division board of Trustees enclosing and invitation to the Divisional PAC meeting November 24th at 7 pm, a cheque for $125 to support Parent Committee initiatives and a board highlighter regarding the new executive Management Team.
- Manitoba Association of Parent Councils (MAPC) 2015-2016 regular school membership registration.
- Review Constitution – Shelley and Carolyn reviewed possible revisions and provided copies for everyone to review and discuss. This will be an ongoing process and project over the coming year.
- Items to be brought forward : Award of Excellence in Teaching (January meeting)
- A tentative date of Thursday February 11th, 2016 has been set for the teacher’s appreciation lunch.
- Having additional bike racks was discussed due to the numbers of bikes being ridden to school. Tony will talk with the shop teacher to see if a project could be started to weld additional spots onto the existing bike racks.
- Concerns were brought forward from a parent regarding the use of epi-pens and an incident where a decision was made to use another student’s epi-pen on an opposing student in an emergency situation at a hockey game. Clarification of the incident was given by Jackie and it was noted that parents were contacted and aware of the situation.
11. Adjournment: 7:32 pm
Minutes
recorded by: Maryn Whyte for: Theresa Spapens
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Principal’s
Report October 2015
- We have a group of students from grade 9 and a staff member attending
- Students will be collecting non-perishable food items on Halloween night
- Students are encouraged to sign up for a street
- A group of students are trained to help other students in need. They help them become active listeners and educate them on resources available at school and in the community.
- We welcome any feedback or suggestions from our parent community. Our plans are developed with all staff looking at the needs of our school and are in line with the Sunrise School Division Educational Plan and the Provincial priorities for schools.
- Octoberr 8, 2015 – Awards Assembly @2:00 p.m.
- October 9, 2015 – Divisional PD/No Classes
- October 12, 2015 – Thanksgiving/No Classes
- October 15, 2015 – Interim Reports
- October 23, 2015 – S.A.G.E. Conf./No Classes
- November 3, 2015 – Picture Retakes am only
- November 4, 2015 – Gr. 9 Take your child to work day
- November 11, 2015 – Remembrance Day – No Classes
- November 16, 2015 – We Schools in Action
- November 20, 2015 – Mid Term Reports
- November 26, 2015 – Student/Parent/Teacher Conference
- November 27, 2015 – Divisional PD/No Classes
- December 2, 2015 - Winter Band Concert
- December 10, 2015 – Voluntary Withdrawal date for Semester 1
- December 18, 2015 – Early dismissal 2:00 p.m. – Last day of classes
- January 4, 2016 – Classes resume
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