Forest Green School
PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
April 4, 2010
3:30 pm
Attendance: Karissa Sparling, Kim Engler, George Couros, Nancy Skinner, Becky Ost-Corbett, Corrina Chessall, Sam Bauder, Cheryl Johnson, Barbara Kari, Cathy Lamarche, Alison Ainsworth, Cindi Woolford, Corrie Rhyasen Erdman, Irene Goebel, Nancy Sutherland
AGENDA
1.0 Agenda
2.0 Minutes
3.0 Correspondence
Karissa discussed the information available for the 3 year education plan and the annual education results report.
4.0 Chair's Report
5.0 Alberta School of Councils Workshop (Corrie Erdman)
Corrie makes a motion to send Karissa Sparling, Nancy Sutherland, and Becky Ost-Corbett to the Alberta School of Councils workshop, which focuses on building school community. School council will pay for the registration fee of $205.00 per person. The workshop is April 15-17.Kim Engler seconds the motion and a majority vote for yes.
6.0 Discussion Items
- Parent discussion items process
School council is a great way to communicate between parents staff and the community. Irene commented that school councils are for parents to provide input to administration about school programs. Irene will be e-mailing Karissa a set of by-laws/procedures from another school for us to have a look at and implement. If parents or staff have any concerns or would like something to be discussed should e-mail Karissa Sparling at sparling@yahoo.ca.
7.0 Trustee’s Report
Irene has been away but has a meeting April 5 and will bring discussion to the next meeting.Irene will bring information regarding the Board’s decisions in response to the System Review.
8.0 Admin Report
- Student Led Conferences
The student led conferences were a great success and are looking forward to building on that. Parent attendance was increased and the kids had alot of fun preparing and showing their work. Its a great way to involve the kids with their own learning and build their confidence.
- iPod/iPad Pilot
Apple has donated 25 itouches and 5 ipads for our schools use for a month. Hoping to have them in the middle of April. This will be a great way to see how these tools may be used in our classrooms and where they will be the most beneficial.
- Parent Supervision
George has asked that the council organize a parent supervision program for next year. The council will look into having volunteers at the school lunch recess to aid in the supervision of the kids
With space being an issue for next school year Admin has opted to use Mr. Currie’s current Grade 4 room for the Grade 2 class next year. The two current Grade 1 classes will be combined next year in that classroom with 2 teachers. We are looking forward to all the positive learning experiences this setting can bring.
9.0 Teacher’s Report
EYALT has raised $945.00 for Change for Change, way to go Eyalt! The kindergartens had a penguin named Skadoo come for a visit. Mrs. Mackenzie’s class is finishing their “Senses” unit and starting to learn some history, they are also exploring shapes in Math. Mr. Irvine’s class is expecting pen pal letters from Japan and both classes are playing indoor golf. Miss. Heward’s class is looking forward to sending letters to Robert Munsch about one of his stories, and they are looking forward to hearing back from him. Miss Hobbin’s class just finished their Social Studies unit on Jobs in Different Communities and starting a new Science unit on Hot and Cold. They are working on addition and subtraction to 100.Mrs. Cameron’s class is starting number concepts and writing narrative stories. Mrs. Barmby’s class is working on Sound and Hearing and Light and Shadow in Science. Mr. Currie’s class Is going to Fort Edmonton Park to learn about the Fur Trade. They are working on Light and Shadow in Science and learning to tell time with an analog clock. Mr Usiskin’s class is going to the Art Gallery at the end of the month. They are also ready to start filming their French plays and they are finishing up chemistry in Science. Miss. Aronyk’s class is learning about local and provincial government and will be going to the Legislature. they have just started their last Science unit.
Mrs. Kari talked about the Rainbows program at Forest Green. The students involved have enjoyed it. This program helps kids heal and cope with changes in their families. Forest Green will also be offering a Social group for girls in Grades 5 and 6. This program focuses on positive interactions and communication skills for girls. Anybody interested or if you think your child could benefit from this program please contact Mrs.Kari at (780)963-7366.
10.0 Committee Reports
- Hot Lunch Committee
Hot Lunch is doing well and has invoiced $4861.74 from January through March.
- Fundraising Committee
Gramma’s Attic fundraiser sent home and due back April 18th. Nancy received the school supply lists from teachers and has forwarded to School Supply company and is waiting to have a price list. This program is a great way to get all your childs school supplies in one place and will be ready for pick up before the start of the school year. Any money raised from this will go to extra school supplies for each classroom. Corrie makes a motion that school council support the purchase and installation of a pottery kiln for our school. Becky seconds the motion and the majority vote for yes. Becky and Alison bring forth a proposal to have a Family Carnival as community event at our school. We are looking into planning it through May and June and having the carnival in September. Becky will have more information for our next meeting. We would like to say a huge Thankyou to all the volunteers that made the family dance possible. It was a huge success and ran very smoothly. The raffle made $714.00 and the concession made $868.00, and approximately 379 people attended. looking into moving the dance to earlier in the year for next year. Corrie motioned that the school council add to the Change for Change donation in the amount of $55.00, which will bring the total raised to $1000.00. Becky second the motion and majority vote for yes.
11.0 Next meeting May 3, 3:30