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1 | RDPS SCHOOL COUNCIL -- OCTOBER 2017 OCTOBER 2017 Roméo Dallaire P.S. School Council Newsletter Message from our School Council Chairs It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news about the passing of Shirley Haber, School Council Chair, volunteer and mother of 4 children. Shirley was instrumental in supporting our school on various committees and she was an outstanding School Council Chair who leaves behind a legacy of amazing contributions to our school. Shirley ran our Pizza Lunch program as well as volunteered on the School Opening Committee, Fundraising Committee, Graduation Committee and was the Co- Chair of our School Council for the past 2 years. Throughout our school, we can see the many valuable contributions she left behind as a result of her unwavering commitment to our school community. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers during these very challenging times. Council Meeting Our first School Council meeting took place on Monday, September 26th during which the School Council members were acclaimed. We value the involvement of our parents/guardians and appreciate all contributions being made to support our school. School Council Meeting Dates Our next School Council Meetings are: October 23 November 14 January 24 February 26 April 18 June 14 All meetings start at 7pm in the library. Everyone is welcome! IN THIS ISSUE • Message from School Council Chair • School Council Meeting Dates • Members of Our Council • One Time Donation Fundraiser • Volunteers Needed • Personalized Cards – Coming Soon
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1 | RDPS SCHOOL COUNCIL -- OCTOBER 2017
OCTOBER 2017
Roméo Dallaire P.S. School Council Newsletter
Message from our School Council Chairs It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news about the passing of Shirley Haber, School Council Chair, volunteer and mother of 4 children. Shirley was instrumental in supporting our school on various committees and she was an outstanding School Council Chair who leaves behind a legacy of amazing contributions to our school. Shirley ran our Pizza Lunch program as well as volunteered on the School Opening Committee, Fundraising Committee, Graduation Committee and was the Co- Chair of our School Council for the past 2 years.
Throughout our school, we
can see the many valuable
contributions she left behind
as a result of her unwavering
commitment to our school
community. Please keep her
family in your thoughts and
prayers during these very
challenging times.
Council Meeting
Our first School Council meeting took place on Monday, September 26th during which the School Council members were acclaimed. We value the involvement of our parents/guardians and appreciate all contributions being made to support our school.
School Council Meeting Dates
Our next School
Council Meetings are:
October 23
November 14
January 24
February 26
April 18
June 14
All meetings start at 7pm in the library.
Everyone is welcome!
IN THIS ISSUE • Message from
School Council Chair
• School Council
Meeting Dates
• Members of Our
Council
• One Time Donation
Fundraiser
• Volunteers Needed
• Personalized Cards –
Coming Soon
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Members of our Council
• Chair: Amanda,
Nazanin and Dawn
• Secretary: Jody and
Susan
• Treasurer
(budget/finances):
Michael and Samreen
• Communication
Officer: (newsletter
and email) Sylvie and
Mandy
• Volunteer Coordinator:
Aurelia and Carol
Committee chairs
• Fundraising: Laila and
Carol K and other
(Karen C)
• Fundraising: Kamila and
Helen
• Graduation: Michelle
and Maria
• School lunches/pizza:
Aparna, Shelley
• Sub Lunches: Amanda
• Other (lice checks):
Laila Shah
Members at large:
• Amanda . Linda
• Aurelia . Mandana
• Carol . Maria
• Charu . Michael
• Dawn . Nazanin
• Elina . Samreen
• Helen . Susan
• Judi . Sylvie
• Kamila . Xinyu
• Karen . Zhinchao
• Laila . Zoe
One Time Donation Fundraiser
Information has been sent
home regarding our Donation
Fundraiser that we will
launch to support our
fundraising goals. Money
raised will be used towards
purchasing resources,
subsidizing activities and
special presentations. Our
school has seen tremendous
growth since opening two
years ago. With such growth
is the need to enhance our
resources for all grades.
This year’s Donation
Fundraiser will be available
through Cash on line. Parents
will be able to instantly get a
tax receipt. During the two-
week campaign ending
October 20th, students will
have opportunities to win
some wonderful prizes.
Once again, we thank our
Fundraising Committee for
coordinating this. All money
raised will be used to support
programming and activities for
our students.
Below is a list of items our
school needs to continue to
support student achievement
and well-being. All money
raised will go directly to
support student learning and
experiences.
Item Approximate Costs
Doc cameras and LCD projectors $6,670
Chrome Books $7,000
Cost Sharing- Technology $6,500.00
David Bouchard $1,600.00
Cutural Events $4,700.00
Outdoor balls/indoor recess $1,500.00
Math manipulatives $5,650.00
Gr 4 Literacy and Social Studies $4,200.00
Literacy/Math room resources $6,500.00
Musical Instruments and Cart $5,500.00
$49,820
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Fun Fair Chairs and Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for parent
volunteers who are
interested in organizing this
year’s Fund Fair.
If we do not get volunteers,
there will be no Fun Fair.
Our Council has the
information and contacts for
the Fun Fair. If you are
interested in helping to
organize this wonderful
school community event,
please e-mail our School
Council at:
romeodallaireschoolcouncil@gma
il.com
Personalized Note Cards
You will have an opportunity
to order personalized note
cards which can be used for
any occasion.
More information
