Lorne Park Public School Council Meeting September 26, 2012

Chairperson: Jill Rawlin Minutes: Doreen Lett Present: LPPS Staff Reps: Mike Bartalos Parent Reps: Tracy Finch, Doreen Lett, Sandy Whitham, Wendy Chamie, Heather Fenos, Jill Rawlin, Leslie Gould, Emma Calvert, Christine Scott, Brad Hutchinson, Duncan Warren, Kevin Walsh, Sue Walsh, Andrea Nobbs, Melissa Teixeira, Arati Nair, Michelle Hirak-Fletcher, Michelle Davies, Tracey Hill. 1. Welcome: Jill Rawlin

Meeting commenced at 6:37pm.

Future Meeting Dates- Nov 7, Jan 16, Feb 27, April 3, May 29.

Approval of agenda - all in favour.

2012/2013 Executive Council: Chair- Jill Rawlin, Treasurer- Wendy Chamie, Secretary- Doreen Lett, Fundraising Coordinator- Leslie Gould/Andrea Nobbs, Community & Volunteer Engagement Officer-Christine Scott.

Council Process- Decisions made through a consensus process, if a decision cannot be reached a vote process will occur. Snacks/Drinks at the meeting are brought by parents on a rotating basis with a $25 reimbursement for such.

NEEDED: Babysitters for future Council meetings. High School students can earn their volunteer hours.

2. School Report: A. Principal’s Report: Mike Bartalos

EQAO – The school’s results are in and Lorne Park Grade 3s did a great job on the Provincial

Assessment last spring. In Reading, 87% of students achieved Level 3 or 4 (66% in the Board). In

Writing, 94% of students achieved Level 3 or 4 (76% in the Board). In Mathematics, 87% of students

achieved Level 3 or 4 (67% in the Board). Comparing to past years is not a great measure given that

the students are all different and the number of students at Lorne Park means that there can be

large fluctuations from year to year. Having said that, we did go up in Writing and stayed the same

in Math and Reading. There was some interesting attitudinal data around math that we looked at as

well.

School Success Planning – Teachers spent time on the PD days looking at various forms of data

available to us including EQAO, CCAT and Report Card data. It is interesting to note the alignment in

our report card data with our EQAO results. We are planning some school wide goals in both the

Teaching and Learning area and School Climate area. In T & L, we will continue our focus on writing

and especially boys and writing. Our bigger focus in Teaching in and Learning will shift a bit to

Mathematics. Teachers began with some Professional Development last Spring and continued in the

same vein on September 14. Our School Climate committee began laying out their plans for the year

as well and will be focusing on Bullying Prevention. Our kickoff was an outstanding assembly with Q-

Mack and J-Box and we thank you for sponsoring that. We also re-committed to the Power of One

pledge that we all signed last year and is hanging in the hall. We are required to conduct a Climate

survey every 2 years, so we will do so I will continue to communicate about all things school success

as it is our raison d’etre.

Re-Organization – Thank you for your patience and understanding at this difficult time of year. We

ended up moving 28 students in grades 1 through 5 in order to better balance our classes and to

meet the Ministry Primary Class Size requirements. Students seem to be adjusting well and credit

goes to you as their parents for speaking to them positively about the changes. Thanks also to their

teachers who are sensitive to the difficulty of adjusting to new people and expectations and took

the time to welcome them with open arms.

Leading the Way – We are looking forward to another great day with a variety of activities for

students that connect with the community.

Anniversary and Stream of Dreams – Stream of Dreams is the “fish on the fence” program you may

have seen at other schools. We have committed to this program in April and we will need to begin

the process of finding funding, materials and volunteers. It is quite volunteer intensive but I think it

would help to involve a different group of volunteers than the traditional.

Immunization – This is an annual process conducted by Peel Public Health to make sure that all

school children have their immunizations and records up to date. First reminder letters were mailed

yesterday by Peel Health and families have until early January 2013 to get things in order. The

school has a very limited role in the process other than acting as a delivery vehicle for

communication home. All inquiries should be made to Peel Public Health 905 799-7700

Consultation Process – As required by the Ministry of Education, before a principal or vice-principal

is placed at a school, the school council will be consulted to determine the qualities they would like

to see in the leader. The Peel Board will consult with school councils on an ongoing basis to make

sure we are prepared if there is a principal or vice-principal change at a school. Superintendents of

education and the local trustee will hold ongoing consultations with councils to determine the

qualities the council would like to see in a principal. The consultations will be used to develop and

maintain lists of qualities councils would like to see in their principals and vice-principals. Every

school will have its own list. It is important for you to know that these consultations will happen at

every school across the system on an ongoing, cyclical basis, regardless of whether there is a

planned change in leadership at that location. I will inform you ahead of time when a consultation is

happening at our school.

Open House – We are looking forward to seeing those who can join us for our open house

tomorrow from 2:25 – 3:30. If you are able, join us for recess outside at 2:25. No need to sign in at

the office.

B. Teacher’s Report: No Teacher’s Report 3. Chair Report: Jill Rawlin

Proposed goal of Council- increase parent and community involvement to enrich the lives of the children at LPPS.

Fundraising goal needs to be set for this year.

New email campaign communication to parents from Council via MailChimp. There have been 3 email communications sent to date, if you have not received any of these communications please check your ‘spam’ email folder. If you still have not received them and wish to do so, please provide your email address to Mike Bartalos.

We have received the ‘Parents Reaching Out’ Grant (a grant of $1000 that can be put towards parent communication and involvement). We will be conducting an upcoming parent workshop with Michael Reist.

4. Fundraising Committee Report: Leslie Gould

Fundraising Schedule – Fall- 3 fundraisers- QSP Magazines (Goal $3000), Craft Show (Goal $5000), Penny Drive (Goal $500). Ongoing fundraisers- Pizza lunches, Movie Nights.

Craft Show- Nov 17th, 10am-4pm. www.lppscraftshow.com, promotion of the event: lawn signs, mobile sign, posters. The Show will include a craft show, silent auction and bake sale.

Movie Night- Sept 28th, 6:30pm Madagascar 3.

5. Treasurer Report: Tracy Finch

Last year’s major expenditures were: funds earmarked for Grade 5 graduation and the Q-Mack presentation.

Spent $27,706 last year- allocation as such Kindergarten (5.16%), Primary (13.03%), Junior (15.76%) and School (66.06%).

Last year raised approximately $22,000 in fundraising dollars.

Thanks to Mike Bartalos and Jill Rawlin for providing snacks and drinks. Doreen Lett and Sue Walsh will bring snacks/drinks to the next meeting on November 7, 2012 at 6:30pm, Library. Meeting adjourned at 8:34 pm.

Lorne Park Public School Council Meeting November 7, 2012

Chairperson: Jill Rawlin Minutes: Doreen Lett Present: LPPS Staff Reps: Mike Bartalos Parent Reps: Tracy Finch, Doreen Lett, Sandy Whitham, Wendy Chamie, Jill Rawlin, Leslie Gould, Christine Scott, Duncan Warren, Kevin Walsh, Sue Walsh, Andrea Nobbs, Arati Nair, Michelle Hirak-Fletcher, Michelle Davies. 1. Welcome: Jill Rawlin

Meeting commenced at 6:38pm.

Approval of agenda: - all in favour.

Approval of the minutes from September 26, 2012 meeting with the following changes: o Correction in Craft Show website www.lorneparkcraftshow.com

2. School Report: Mike Bartalos School Success Update – We are continuing to focus on Mathematics this year. Teachers will be released for a half day to meet with colleagues from Owenwood, Tecumseh and Clarkson to plan and discuss student work on specific tasks on November 22. School Climate – We will continue to focus on Bullying Prevention and Intervention and our goal this year is to continue to develop the common language of conflict resolution. We continue to discuss the differences between conflict and bullying and we deal with each situation differently. We are required to do a Climate survey every 2 years with our students, parents and staff and we will have something to send out in the new year. Progress Reports and Interviews – Teachers have been working very hard on their Progress Reports which will go home on Monday, November 12th, with Parent/Teacher interviews scheduled for the week of November 15th – 18th. The focus of this report is progress of students and checking in to make sure they are on track. That means that the Learning Skills, Work Habits will be the focus of the conversation. Much of the assessment up to this point has been assessment for learning as opposed to assessment of learning or evaluation. The evaluative reports will be sent home in early February and late June. A big THANK YOU to School council for all your support. Specifically for supporting the items on the Needs list – teachers have been purchasing a variety of items to support their classrooms. Scientists in the Classroom have been in to almost every class. Thank you also for supporting our various causes this fall – milk bags, penny drive, Compass food bank, Terry Fox, Silent Auction, Leading the Way among others. Your support is always appreciated. Here is a letter we received from the Open Door thanking us for all our support. Another big thank you to Andrea Nobbs and Leslie Gould for coordinating the Penny Drive for the We Support Change fund. We appreciate how you lead the way!

Thank you also to Christine Scott for her behind the scenes work engaging our community. She has been working hard on a number of projects including coordinating woodcutters for the Stream of Dreams program and she has begun making connections with the High School. I will continue my list of thank yous with one for Zildi DeMichele for all her work behind the scenes coordinating Pizza Days and T-Shirt sales. We love the way you keep things rolling along! Another one goes out to Melissa Teixeira for the fine job she did on the QSP campaign. Thank you in advance to Jill Rawlin and her band of merry volunteers for all their work coordinating what promises to be a wonderful Craft Show a week Saturday. We are looking forward to an evening with Michael Reist on November 28th at the school. He will be here to speak to parents about children and their learning styles. We hope that you can join us. Big thanks to Monica Zaied for applying for a grant and then booking Mr. Reist to join us. More info to come home soon. Last Word – thank you to all who have helped us out at Kiss’n’Ride. We raised $157 for UNICEF the other day. Thank You! Just a reminder that it is important to wait until an adult approaches the car before letting children out and please use Kiss’n’Ride if possible as opposed to parking and going with children to the back of the school. Thanks for keeping our students safe! 3. Chair Report: Jill Rawlin

Evening with Michael Reist, November 28th, 7:00-8:30pm @ LPPS. Michael is an educator, author and speaker and will speak on How Boys and Girls Learn Differently and touch upon proven strategies and new research in gender differences.

Share The Joy/Holiday Charity- Through the assistance of the Social Work Department at the School Board, we will be helping a Peel family in need- a family with 5 children, 2 adults. We will have a tree set up in the lobby on Monday November 12th with a variety of items listed on mittens. These items are items that the family needs/would like. How can families of Lorne Park Public School help? You can take a mitten off the tree and purchase the item listed on the mitten. Simply return the item, unwrapped and place it under the tree with the mitten attached to it. Families of Lorne Park Public School may also want to work together in donating larger ticket items that may be listed on the mittens.

4. Fundraising Committee Report: Leslie Gould

QSP raised $2700, Penny Drive raised $570, Movie Night raised $916.

Ongoing fundraisers Pizza lunches, Movie Nights.

Movie Night- Dec 7th, 6:30pm Ice Age.

Craft Show: almost 50 vendors booked. Bake Sale- still need volunteers to donate baked goods. Need volunteers for Friday November16 for set up and for the day of the Craft Show on November 17th. Make a motion to provide Jill Rawlin with an $800 float for the Craft Show:

o Second: Arati Nair. o All in favour.

5. Treasurer Report: Wendy Chamie

Major Expenditures from Sept-Oct 2012: Craft Show ($1300), Fun Lunches (360), Movie Night ($669); Wish List Items: primarily consists of IXL Math, Presentations, Teacher’s Startup, Grade 5 Graduation. Total $5743.

6. Volunteer/Community Engagement: Christine Scott

Stream of Dreams: Program run by Credit Valley Conservation, that teaches kids about local water sources & taking care of water. Volunteers are needed to cut 300 fish out of wood from now until mid-December. Volunteers will also be needed to paint the fish from Jan-Feb. The children will then decorate the fish at the beginning of April and learn about local water sources through the Conservation program. A mural will then be created with the fish on one of the exterior school fences at the beginning of May.

Currently working with Lorne Park Secondary School to obtain more high school volunteers.

Book Fair- thank you to those that volunteered.

Kindergarten classes need the following items: Bubble wrap, dice, plastic piggy banks, dominoes, and cubes magnetic letters.

90th school anniversary celebration planned for May 11th.

All postings regarding volunteers, school events etc. can be found on the bulletin board in the Volunteer Room.

Boxing Bootcamp available at LPPS during lunch hours on Friday, $75 for 5 classes — If parents

are interested in doing a boxing class, please contact Ms. Ludlow.

Thanks to Sue Walsh and Doreen Lett for providing snacks and drinks. Wendy Chamie and Andrea Nobbs will bring snacks/drinks to the next meeting on January 16, 2013 at 6:30pm, Library. Meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm.

Lorne Park Public School Council Meeting January 16, 2013

Chairperson: Jill Rawlin Minutes: Michele Hirak Fletcher Present: LPPS Staff Reps: Mike Bartalos Parent Reps: Christine Scott, Andrea Nobbs, Wendy Chamie, Jill Rawlin, Leslie Gould, Duncan Warren, Melissa Teixeira, Michele Hirak Fletcher, Michelle Davies, Jim Chen, Heather Fenos 1. Welcome: Jill Rawlin

Meeting commenced at 6:40pm

Change to order of agenda – Treasurer’s Report will be discussed prior to Fundraising Report

Approval of agenda: All in favour.

Approval of the minutes from November 7, 2012 meeting.

2. School Report: Mike Bartalos School Success Update – We have had some wonderful performances this past week that have focused on very positive messages around ability and differences as well as bullying. Last week, we had Robert Pio Hajjar from Ideal Way speak to everyone and this week it was Scott Graham. Scott will be offering an after school leadership program beginning at the end of February.

We also have Young Rembrandts that started tonight, You Got Canada will be offering Dance and Jump Rope fun at lunch recess beginning in February as well. Mad Science begins next week after school with 2 classes of students signed up. We also have 2 dads that are planning a Robotics club for our younger students but there will be a limited enrolment of 16 students in grades 1, 2 or 3 (eight in a 1-2 club and 8 in a 2-3 club). This will run on Fridays after school every 2 or 3 weeks beginning in February. Again, more details will follow.

A parent raised a question regarding whether extracurricular activities will resume or remain on hold. That is a question that is difficult to answer and every school will look different. As always, extra-curricular activities are voluntary so we will see how this develops. Upcoming skating day – February 12th Full Day Kindergarten – It is scheduled to be at Lorne Park for next September. We will use the existing rooms. PLASP will operate in one of the kindergarten rooms if we have at least 10 students register in this before and after school program. There will be a teacher and an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) in each room. Across the board, there is an average of 26 students in each class. If we had FDK right now, we would have 27 in each class.

A presentation was reviewed during the meeting – to be emailed to parents under separate cover.

Kindergarten registration will take place at the beginning of February.

Enrichment list – Teachers have submitted the request to School Council to use funds for technology and specifically to purchase ipads for the school as we prepare for the arrival of Wi-Fi technology which is scheduled to be in the school by next September.

Question raised by parent about why ipads vs. android tablet. The school is being encouraged to choose ipads which can be better supported. In terms of server technology, the Board is shifting from the Novell system to a Cloud system. This means that eventually kids will have access to their drive from anywhere – enabling them to access school work at home. In terms of timing, Cloud installation will occur after Wi-Fi. If you follow LP on Twitter, you can follow Jim Cash who talks about how teachers can use ipads Report Cards – Teachers have been working very hard on their Report Cards which will go home on Friday, February 8th. Teachers will include a letter with the Report which will give those who wish a chance to speak to the teacher. There is no formal day set aside this year for interviews but teachers will make those arrangements with families as needed. Not all will need to have an interview this time.

Leading the Way – Again, thank you to all for your support of our Leading the Way giving programs in December. We received a card of thanks from the School Social Worker expressing thanks on behalf of the family we supported. They were absolutely overwhelmed by the support. A note of thanks also arrived from the Compass and the Salvation Army who took the hats and mitts. We are really fortunate to have so much support from parents whenever we ask.

Teacher Appreciation Lunch – Thank you to all who contributed to an outstanding appreciation luncheon for the staff. We were overwhelmed by the wonderful selection of food, the way the room was decorated and the work that went into cleaning up after. Thank you so much to the many contributors and especially to the team who put it all together – Christine Scott, Leslie Gould, Lisa McKay and Gayle Duncan.

Natural Playground – A proposal to School Council about the possibility of creating a natural playground. In order to proceed with potential plans to build a natural playground, Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds would prepare some initial plans after consulting with a committee. Council approved the request to spend $500 toward this initial plan.

Last Word – Thank you to all who have helped us out at Kiss’n’Ride. We especially appreciate your support at this time of year when it is not so easy to get out in the cold and do this job. We have had some close calls recently in the parking lot after school and we need to remind folks that students need to be accompanied by an adult in the parking lot. We would prefer that the Kiss and Ride be everyone’s first choice for pick up. Thank you.

New Security Procedure – If parents are entering the school for quick visits (e.g. checking lost and found), and not wearing lanyards, they will be asked to obtain a temporary visitor sticker from the office. This will help to easily identify that these visitors have in fact checked in with the office. A sign will be placed at entry encouraging/reminding visitors to check in at the office. Motion to approve $500 expenditure to complete a Conceptual Design with Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds: All in Favour.

3. Treasurers’ and Fundraising Committee Report: Wendy Chamie, Michelle Moss, Leslie Gould, Andrea Nobbs

Movie Night: Michelle Moss

The only new animated film coming up is Rise of the Guardians – available Feb 21st

We have reserved for Friday March 1st

There are no other new appropriate releases for the month of February

We will aim to have two more movie nights – likely April and June Treasurer’s/Fundraising Committee Report: Wendy Chamie/Leslie Gould/Andrea Nobbs

To date, we have raised $13,770 in profit from Fall fundraising events. Breakdown is as follows: o Craft show $6,742 o QSP $3,340 o Fun Lunches $2,179 o Movie nights $689 o Penny Drive $570 o T-Shirts $250

Wendy, Leslie and Andrea to meet with Mike to discuss wish list for remainder of the year.

Wendy and Leslie will prepare a financial summary to be communicated to parents. This will reflect enrichment expenditures to date. This will be attached to the minutes for distribution.

Upcoming Fundraising Activities:

Spell-a-thon – February 11th

Smencils – Excess Smencils purchased for the craft show have been returned. At this point, we have achieved breakeven with Craft Show sales. There are approx. 150 left – profits will be earned from all remaining sales which will go towards Grade 5 graduation. Potential opportunities for selling remaining inventory include lunchtime and movie nights.

4. Volunteer/Community Engagement Report: Christine Scott Stream of Dreams:

Over 250 fish have been cut. Many parents helped with the cutting, along with some high school students. Next step: An email will go out at end of month with call for volunteers to paint – interested volunteers should let Christine know by Feb 5. Volunteers will receive their allotment of fish soon thereafter. All painting to be completed after March break. Volunteers will receive all supplies needed to paint.

Parents will also receive background information on the Stream of Dreams initiative and what it is all about.

In Early April children will have their sessions with the Conservation. 90th Anniversary Event – May 11th

Planning is beginning for this event.

Event will take place at the school and include things like entertainment, decade rooms, speakers, etc.

Move It May

In the process of determining what will be included in this year’s event. Considering a ‘retro’ theme, as a tie-in to the 90th Anniversary. Also considering inclusion of a nutrition piece this year.

Social Event

An event at the school for parents is under consideration.

This event would be held in the gym and would include music (potentially a band), liquor licence, retro theme. A permit would be required.

5. Other – Principal Profile Consultation 2012-2013: Jill Rawlin

At the end of the meeting, seven remaining attendees completed the annual 2012-2013 Principal Profile, which will be kept on file at the Board. This represents parent input as to the qualities and characteristics we prefer in a principal when the Board makes future hiring decisions at LPPS.

6. Snack Duty/Meeting Adjournment Thanks to Andrea Nobbs and Wendy Chamie for providing snacks and drinks. Michele Hirak Fletcher and Christine Scott will bring snacks/drinks to the next meeting on February 27th, 2013 at 6:30pm, Library. Meeting adjourned at 8:45pm.

Lorne Park Public School Council Meeting February 27, 2013

Chairperson: Jill Rawlin Minutes: Doreen Lett Present: LPPS Staff Reps: Mike Bartalos. Zoe Horning. Parent Reps: Christine Scott, Andrea Nobbs, Wendy Chamie, Jill Rawlin, Leslie Gould, Duncan Warren, Michelle Davies, Doreen Lett, Heather Fenos. 1. Welcome: Jill Rawlin

Meeting commenced at 6:40pm

Approval of agenda: All in favour.

Approval of the minutes from January 16, 2013 meeting: All in favour.

2. School Report: Mike Bartalos Thank you – a big thank you to Council for their support of our skating day on Feb 12. Students and parents thoroughly enjoyed the time together. And thank you to those of you who volunteered your time to tie skates, serve hot chocolate and skate with beginners. It takes a village to raise a child….. School Success Update – Teaching & Learning – Staff met with their partners from Owenwood, Tecumseh, & Clarkson to reflect on the first cycle of planning and to begin planning another. Once again our focus is on Math and the 3 Part lesson. This particular session focused on Effective Questioning to Promote Communication in Mathematics. Climate for Learning – The team is preparing a survey on school climate which will be administered in the spring to students, staff and parents. It gives us perception data that we use to set goals and address the needs of our students who we know are more successful when they feel safe and nurtured at school. Staffing Update – We are in the beginning stages of our annual staffing process and all signs point to some neutral growth at the school. Because we are implementing Full Day Kindergarten next year, our allocation of staff will actually likely rise a bit to accommodate this new teaching position. Junior Concert – April 25th – We are in the beginning stages of preparing for our annual concert. More details will go home soon. Natural Playground - We just received a report today and have not had a chance to study it. We will present it at a future School Council meeting. Lost and Found – Please check the items as we will be donating them at March Break to a worthy organization.

Last Word – thank you to all who have helped us out at Kiss’n’Ride this year. Today was a particularly interesting day and we appreciate everyone’s patience. Please remember to park only in designated areas and avoid blocking the fire routes. 3. Treasurer’s Report: Wendy Chamie

YTD gross income (inclusive of last year’s carryover and grants) $38,790. YTD Expenditures: $18,084. YTD net funds $20,706. For a breakdown of income sources and major expenditures, see attached treasurers report.

Treasurer’s Report- footnotes- not all YTD expenses have been recognized and a mandatory float of $5000 must remain for next year.

Approve the new Treasurer’s Report format- all in favour. 4. Fundraising Committee Report: Leslie Gould, Andrea Nobbs, Michelle Davies Upcoming Fundraisers: Leslie Gould, Andrea Nobbs

Spell-a-thon test takes place Thursday Feb 28th with pledges due March 22nd. Movie Night: Michelle Davies

This Friday- Rise of the Guardians.

Next movie night option: Escape From Planet Earth – release date TBD

2 movie nights remaining- April and early June.

5. Volunteer/Community Engagement Report: Christine Scott Stream of Dreams:

A big thank you to all that have volunteered to cut and paint fish. Currently, all the fish are out for painting. Painted ones are due back after March break.

Children will attend in-school workshops April 9th and 10th administered by the Conservation Authority and paint their fish.

Parents can also paint a fish at the next Council Meeting on April 3rd. There will be a charge of $5 for each fish painted (charge covers the cost of the Conservation program and fish installation).

April 18th- Fish installed on front school fence.

April 26th- Unveiling of fish mural. 90th Anniversary Event – May 11th 1-4pm

Looking for ways to communicate the anniversary – Facebook, Twitter, alumni of the school. An electronic flyer is being created.

A committee will be needed to organize the anniversary.

Council discussed how much money should be allocated from council funds for this event.

Principal Bartalos indicated that he would contribute around $2000 from school board funds.

General consensus was reached that Council would earmark a maximum of $2000 toward the

event, to be used to pay for remaining expenses not covered by the school board funds.

Students will be involved in the event by writing about ‘what makes them smile about LPPS’ and each class/classroom will be assigned a decade. Students will decorate their classroom reflective of their assigned decade.

Move It May

In the process of determining what will be included in this year’s event. Considering a ‘retro’ theme, as a tie-in to the 90th Anniversary.

There will be a focus on nutrition.

An $800 grant has been given to us by Peel Health for this initiative.

Request for a planning committee for this event will be sent out next week. Events

Pilates for Parents- Fridays at lunch.

LPPS ‘Parents Only’ Dragon boat team being created (race date June 9th)- few spots available.

Running on Wednesday mornings (after drop off) will start up again.

Parent Social Event- May 24th, Waterside Inn, (80s theme).

6. Other: Jill Rawlin

Council will submit the Parents Reaching Out grant application for next year. Council agreed

that Michael Reist should be invited back again as he was very well received last year and has a

number of excellent parenting topics he can speak about.

7. Snack Duty/Meeting Adjournment Thanks to Christine Scott and Jill Rawlin for providing snacks and drinks. Heather Fenos and Leslie Gould will bring snacks/drinks to the next meeting on April 3rd, 2013 at 6:30pm, Library. Meeting adjourned at 8:13pm.

Lorne Park Public School Council Meeting April 3, 2013

Chairperson: Jill Rawlin Minutes: Doreen Lett Present: LPPS Staff Reps: Maura Mininni. Parent Reps: Sandy Whitham, Michele Fletcher, Christine Scott, Andrea Nobbs, Wendy Chamie, Jill Rawlin, Leslie Gould, Kevin Walsh, Sue Walsh, Tracy Finch, Doreen Lett, Melissa Teixeira, Duncan Warren, Heather Fenos. 1. Welcome: Jill Rawlin

Meeting commenced at 6:43pm

Approval of agenda: All in favour.

Approval of the minutes from February 27, 2013 meeting with one change, no charge for parents and teachers to paint ‘Stream of Dreams’ fish: All in favour.

2. School Report: Maura Mininni Thank you – A big thank you to Andrea Nobbs and Leslie Gould for organizing the Spell-A-Thon. Thank you to Christine Scott for organizing Stream of Dreams. 3. Volunteer/Community Engagement Report: Christine Scott Stream of Dreams:

Children will attend in-school workshops April 9th and 10th administered by the Conservation Authority and paint their fish.

April 18th- Fish installed on front school fence.

April 26th @ 3pm Unveiling of fish mural. 90th Anniversary Event – May 11th 1-4pm

Wendy Dowling, Superintendent, will be in attendance, in addition to a Trustee and a Board Representative.

A committee has been formed to organize the anniversary.

Children will be learning a dance for the event, based on the retro theme.

Anniversary shirts will be available for the children, for purchase, in addition to logoed canvass

bags.

The committee is also looking at other giveaway items/keepsakes for the children (dependent

on community sponsorship).

Looking for further community sponsors for the event.

The committee will be looking for baked good donations from parents.

Move It May

Looking at adding a nutritional component to the event – on a weekly basis.

Ideas for the event: parents contributing a healthy recipe and then pulling together a recipe book at the end of the event, offering Fruity Fridays (fruit snacks Friday afternoons), etc.

Lunch events will be organized for the kids- Kick Boxing, Kung Fu, Badminton, Jump Ropers, etc. In addition to lunch events for parents (Zumba, Pilates, Kick Boxing, etc.

Bike Rodeo

Wendy Chamie to look into a modified version of the Bike Rodeo and alternative options. Will look into the State Farm program, Pedalheads, Gears, Peel Regional Police, Peel Safety Village, etc. Tentative timing will be June.

Bust a Move Social

Parent Social Event- May 24th, The Waterside Inn, (80s theme), 7pm- 1:00am. Tickets are $45. Contact Christine Scott for tickets, exspence@gmail.com.

4. Treasurer’s Report: Leslie Gould

YTD gross income (inclusive of last year’s carryover and grants) $45,850. YTD Expenditures: $20,469. YTD net funds $25,381. For a breakdown of income sources and major expenditures, see attached Treasurer’s Report.

5. Fundraising Committee Report: Leslie Gould, Andrea Nobbs

Spell-a-thon raised approximately $6680. For a complete list of fundraising income and expenses please see attached Fundraising Income/Expense Chart.

Next movie night will be May 3rd and will be Escape From Planet Earth. Another movie night to follow in early June.

6. Other: Jill Rawlin

Parents Reaching Out grant application will be submitted for next year. After some discussion,

Council has suggested Michael Reist as the guest speaker and his topic ‘Raising Kids In A New

Kind of World’ (a workshop focussing on the most pressing issues facing parents and teachers

today – the Internet, video games, bullying, etc.).

Craft Show tentatively set for the Saturday in November after the PD Day. Waiting for the Board

Calendar to be confirmed.

End of year BBQ, tentative date is June 19th. Event Organizers: Tracy Finch and Jill Rawlin.

Grade 5 Graduation Ceremony will be on June 20th, with Grad party to follow that evening at

ORC.

7. Snack Duty/Meeting Adjournment Thanks to Leslie Gould and Heather Fenos for providing snacks and drinks. Mike Bartalos and Jill Rawlin bring snacks/drinks to the next meeting on May 29th at 6:30pm, Library. Meeting adjourned at 7:59pm.

Lorne Park Public School Council Meeting May 29th, 2013

Chairperson: Jill Rawlin Minutes: Michele Hirak Fletcher Present: Parent Reps: Michelle Davies, Sandy Whitham, Christine Scott, Wendy Chamie, Jill Rawlin, Leslie Gould, Tracy Finch, Doreen Lett, Duncan Warren, Michele Hirak Fletcher. Staff Reps: Michael Bartalos, Maura Mininni 1. Welcome: Jill Rawlin

Meeting commenced at 6:43pm

Approval of agenda: All in favour.

Approval of the minutes from April 3, 2013 meeting. All in favour.

2. School Report: Mike Bartalos School Success Update – We recently convened with our partners from Clarkson and Owenwood to

continue the math journey we began together a year ago. Our focus for much of the year has been on

the math processes which guide all parts of how we teach and assess mathematics. At our most recent

session we looked at how these processes (problem solving, reasoning and proving, selecting tools and

strategies, reflecting, connecting, representing, communicating) are so foundational that they can be

applied to all areas of the curriculum.

Next year our learning focus will be on Critical Thinking and on using Technology as a tool for our 21st

Century learners. We thank Council for supporting these goals by generously raising the funds for us to

purchase some of the tools that we will use.

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) – See attached presentation.

It takes a village to raise a child…..

Stream of Dreams – A huge thank you to all involved for making this such a huge success. The legacy is

outside for all to see. A big thank you to Christine Scott for all her organization and coordination that

made it possible and to all of you who stepped up when you were called.

90th Anniversary – Thank you to all for making the event and the events leading up to May 11th such a

great success. Wonderful planning, organization and implementation by our team of Diane Tourgis,

Michele Fletcher and Christine Scott. And to all of you who once again stepped up to make it such a

great success. We had people from every decade in attendance and the students were thrilled to

participate in everything prior to the event.

Move It May – Once again, another outstanding event. I think it was even better than last year. Lots for

kids to do and try and then add the Fruity Fridays on top of that. Big thanks to Leslie Gould and Christine

Scott for making this such a huge success once again. We are getting some attention from other

organizations about how this works and we are happy to share. Christine is a great ambassador for the

MIM because she believes in the foundation behind it so strongly. We look forward to it being an annual

event and maybe stretching it beyond the borders of May next year.

Bust-a-Move – Also a big success. Thanks to Christine and team (again many of you here) for making it

such a fun event. I felt like I was back in High School all over again.

Volunteer Appreciation – Next Thursday June 6th at 8:30 am. We look forward to seeing as many as can

attend next Thursday.

3. Family BBQ: Tracy Finch

Event scheduled for Wednesday, June 19th @ 5pm.

Turtle Jacks has changed their menu; however, we have been able to secure the menu items we’ve had in previous years – hot dogs, burgers, veggie burgers and pulled pork, along with salad, chips and water. Currently negotiating price; they are asking for $10 whereas in the past we’ve paid $7. Aiming to pay $8-8.50 max. This is not a fundraiser event, meals are offered to families at cost.

In the past, desserts have been donated. This year, demands on our bakers have been high (Craft Show, 90th Anniversary) so do not feel comfortable asking for additional baking at this time. Purchasing cakes from Costco is a consideration. Alternatively, can investigate new bakery in Port Credit who may be interested in participating.

Smoothie vendor to be contacted to see if they will return – Jill to confirm.

Consensus reached among members that council will contribute funds to subsidize dessert, as the BBQ is a parent/family engagement initiative.

4. Volunteer/Community Engagement Report: Christine Scott Bust-a-Move Social

Attendance of 62 people.

Venue was believed to be the appropriate size.

Consider repeating a similar event for next year, with a different theme. Natural Playground

In late March, a consultant from Natural Playground company gave a presentation to a small committee including Mike Bartalos, Christine Scott, Heather Fenos and Andrew Fletcher. The Consultant surveyed our space and provided general ideas about what could be done.

Next step to develop a more formal plan will cost $7-8,000. Given the number of events that were happening at school at the time of the initial presentation, the project was put on hold. More research is required. Plan to debrief with team in June; will determine next steps.

Vendor has provided a list of potential funding opportunities and ideas, including grants such as the Jays Care Foundation. National Bank grant for up to $25,000 also to be investigated.

Playday

Scheduled for morning of Tuesday, June 25th.

Volunteers needed! Bike Rodeo

Postponed until September.

Wendy has provided pedal heads information to Mike and Jill.

5. Treasurer’s Report: Wendy Chamie

YTD gross income (inclusive of last year’s carryover and grants) $50,714. YTD Expenditures: $28,906. YTD net funds $21,809. For a breakdown of income sources and major expenditures, see attached Treasurer’s Report.

6. Fundraising Committee Report: Leslie Gould

Anticipate net funds at end of year approx. $12,500, to spend on technology.

Consensus among council that QSP will be the first fundraiser in Fall 2013.

For a breakdown of fundraising sources, expenditures and profit, see attached Fundraising Income/Expense Chart.

7. Movie Night: Michelle Davies

No more movie nights are planned for this year, as no new appropriate releases are coming out, and anticipated attendance is low.

First movie night for next year: Friday, September 20th or 27th.

An option to pay-per-movie is available. However, it is more financially favourable to invest in the one licence fee up front given the number of movies we show throughout the year.

Potential opportunity to leverage our licence investment to plan grade-specific or staff movie viewing events.

8. Other: Jill Rawlin

Date for Fall 2013 Craft Show – Saturday, November 16th

Michael Reist Parent Seminar – We have applied for another PRO (Parents Reaching Out) grant

and are awaiting confirmation that we will receive. Potential date for next parent seminar is

Wednesday November 27th. Michael’s availability needs to be confirmed.

Grade 5 Grad Update – Yearbook is complete, ORC venue booked for June 20th @ 4:30-6:30pm.

Graduation ceremony will take place the same morning at the school.

Other – Council Positions available for 2013-2014 include Chair, Fundraising Co-Coordinator,

Secretary and Movie Night Coordinator.

9. Meeting Adjournment Thanks to Jill Rawlin and Mike Bartalos for providing snacks and drinks. Meeting adjourned at 8:35pm. Next council meeting will be September 25th, 2013 @ 6:30pm.