Eramosa Public School
NEWSBRIEF
June 27, 2013
FINAL WORDS ....
Dear Eramosa Families,
Wishing all of you a wonderful summer, whether it takes
you to a camping spot, a day at Canada’s Wonderland,
swimming in the pond and having a picnic, or watching
the moon and the fireflies on a starlit night. We have the
opportunity to enjoy a wonderful Canadian summer and
we wish all of you the very best. We will miss our grade
6s, but we know you will have fond memories of Eramosa,
and look forward to new horizons. We will miss families
who are moving to new locations and we welcome new
students to our school. One final thank you to everyone
for your support this year. It has been an action packed
year filled with new learning opportunities. See you on
September 3rd!!
SEPTEMBER PROCEDURE:
NO POSTING OF CLASS LISTS
IN KEEPING WITH PRIVACY LEGISLATION AND TO
KEEP OUR CHILDREN SAFE , THE UPPER GRAND
D.S.B. WILL NO LONGER PUBLICLY POST CLASS
LISTS OR MAKE CLASS LISTS AVAILABLE TO
PARENTS .
~S. K RU EGER , F R E ED O M
O F I N FO RM A TIO N
FOR THE
C O - O R D IN A T O R
U PPER G R A ND D.S.B.
REPORT CARDS
Report Cards will come home Tuesday, June 25th.
Please send the parent sign back portion as soon as
you can so it can be filed in the OSR.
STAFF CHANGES
We will say goodbye this year
to Mrs. Turk, who has
finished her long term
occasional position. We wish
you all the very best in your
future endeavours and we
thank you for your dedication
to our students and staff.
Best wishes Mrs. Turk! We also say goodbye to Mrs.
McGillivray who has accepted a position in
Shelburne. Finally, we welcome back Mrs. Cyr who
was on maternity leave last year.
NOON HOUR SUPERVISORS
If you are interested in being a noon hour supervisor
($11.00/hr.) and you are available on Tuesday,
Thursday and/or Friday from, 11:40 - 12:40 (20
minutes lunchroom supervision + 40 minutes outdoor
supervision), please contact Mrs. Plazek at the office
before the end of school. This is a great way to
become involved in the school, make a little money
and get some fresh air! No siblings please.
KINDERGARTEN CELEBRATIONS
What a wonderful time the Kindies had hosting their
Kindie Celebrations. The planning and organizing,
setting up and decorating, rehearsing and perfecting
were all worth the effort. Thanks to all the families
who were able to attend and to Ms. Ogryzlo for
coordinating the wonderful events!
CONGRATULATIONS & FAREWELL
TO OUR GRADE 6 GRADUATES
Oscar C., David D., Matthew D., Copeland F., Sam
F., Shayne G., Cameron G., Sam G., Gerrit H.,
Amanda L., Emily L., Keenen L., Caleb M., Jenna
M., Ethan M., Tyler R., Eric S., Cameron T., Ethan
T., Carissa W., Brock W., and Tristan W.
We wish them well at their new schools.
TALENT SHOW
Mrs. Semanyk and the students are perfecting their
acts and the show is certain to be entertaining! The
piano is tuned and the performers are almost ready.
They are getting excited to perform for an audience.
Please join us on Wednesday, June 26th starting at
9:15 (after the volunteer breakfast) if you can.
VOLUNTEER BREAKFAST
This is our way of saying thank you to everyone for
your volunteer time at our school in a myriad of ways.
Please come with an appetite on Wednesday, June
26th at 8:15 in the library. Thank you Mme McMorris,
Mrs. McKnight and Mrs. Turk for coordinating these
efforts!
FINAL ASSEMBLY
Our final assembly will be on Thursday, June 27 at
9:00am. One of the special events that morning will
be our School Year in Review slide show. Special
thanks to Theresa Knierim for all her hard work in
preparing the Year In Review slide show. As well,
we will be presenting student awards. Congratulations
to all our award winners!! Please feel free to join us!
SCHOOL COUNCIL YEAR END AND
FINANCIAL REPORT
The year end annual report and the financial report are
included in this newsletter for your reference.
OUR WELL AND DRINKING WATER
We are one of the 14 schools in our district that gets
their drinking water from wells. All of our other
schools are on municipal water systems.
The Province’s Drinking Water System Regulation
(Ontario Regulation 170/03) requires us to test the
water at our school regularly and provide an annual
report. The report covers many aspects of the
drinking water system and includes information on its
performance, operation and test results.
You can come into the school office and get a copy of
this report, or go to the board’s website
www.ugdsb.on.ca/dw to see our annual report and
those for the other sites.
The regular testing helps ensure that the water supply
in our schools continue to be safe and of a high
quality.
TEACHER APPRECIATION (DISHES)
STUDENT TRUSTEE SURVEY
Thank you so much for the absolutely wonderful
feasts you provided us on the PA Day. It was
scrumptious and much appreciated. We have a
variety of dishes in the office that we would like to
return to families. If you brought in a dish and you
have not received it back yet could you please give us
a call at the office, or claim it when you are in the
school next.
The Ontario Student Trustee Association is asking all
students and teachers and parents of grade 4 to grade
12+ students to participate in their short Ontario
Student Parent Educator Survey. It will only take a
few minutes. It's important to have all voices heard.
The survey is on line at http://www.studentsurvey.ca
There are prizes to be won, too, and iPad and $200.
This message comes from our student trustees and the
Student Senate.
SCHOOL COUNCIL NOMINATION
FORMS
If you are interested in running for a school council
position next year 2013-2014, please fill out the
interest slip and return it to Mrs. Plazek. This same
form will go home with the first newsletter in
September. Please consider joining us on council. It
is a great way to get involved in your child’s
education.
From the Staff at Eramosa Public School:
Have a restful, relaxing and safe summer!!!!
SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR – 2013-2014 ELEMENTARY
Ministry Approved
Week 1
Month
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August
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
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M
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9
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31
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8
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14
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19
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21
22
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26
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20
23
24
25
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B
B
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B
B
B
17
20
21
22
23
24
27
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29
30
31
30
H
October
November
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P
December
2
3
January
February
3
March
3
4
4
5
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9
10
11
12
13
16
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19
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2
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6
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31
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April
4
5
6
1
2
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June
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7
10
11
12
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B
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B
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7
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10
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9
12
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July
H – Statutory Holiday
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28
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B – Board Designated Holiday
M – Ministry Mandated Day
P – Professional Activity Day
/ – Half Day P.A. Day
Half Day P.A. Days: October 25, 2013, June 6, 2014
(students attend school in the morning only – each school will notify parents of dismissal time through newsletters and website)
SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR – 2013-2014 ELEMENTARY
Kindergarten – Mondays, Wednesdays & Indicated Fridays
Week 1
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October
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1
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6
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10
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May
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7
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7
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17
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B
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4
7
8
9
10
11
14
K
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2
5
8
9
12
K
K
13
16
K
6
6
K
P
9
7
K
B – Board Designated Holiday
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K
12
K
16
17
K
12
13
14
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17
18
19
14
15
19
19
16
14
18
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M – Ministry Mandated Day
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P
21
K
K
22
25
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26
27
30
31
B
B
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H
B
B
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17
20
21
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27
28
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21
24
27
28
K
K
21
24
27
28
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K
18
21
24
25
28
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K
16
19
23
26
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27
30
20
17
15
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25
20
23
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28
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31
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26
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20
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26
27
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30
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4
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January
March
Week 5
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February
Week 4
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September
December
Week 3
26
K
P – Professional Activity Day
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30
K
27
28
29
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B
/ – Half Day P.A. Day
Half Day P.A. Days: October 25, 2013, June 6, 2014
(students attend school in the morning only – each school will notify parents of dismissal time through newsletters and website)
30
SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR – 2013-2014 ELEMENTARY
Kindergarten – Tuesdays, Thursdays and Indicated Fridays
Week 1
Month
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
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M
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6
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10
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23
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25
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30
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10
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21
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7
8
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10
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September
1
October
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2
K
3
K
9
K
K
1
4
5
6
9
November
8
5
6
K
December
2
3
4
K
January
February
March
3
4
K
K
1
2
3
H
B
B
5
K
3
4
5
K
1
April
2
May
June
2
3
K
H – Statutory Holiday
4
11
K
6
7
10
K
12
7
K
6
7
10
11
12
13
14
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M
B
B
B
B
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3
4
7
8
9
10
11
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K
1
2
5
8
9
12
K
K
5
6
12
13
16
K
K
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7
K
9
10
K
B – Board Designated Holiday
14
K
K
6
13
14
17
18
H
K
17
18
15
15
19
19
14
18
K
M – Ministry Mandated Day
23
K K
31
K
P
23
24
25
26
27
30
31
K
M
B
B
H
H
B
B
B
16
17
20
21
22
23
24
27
28
K
P
K
K
20
21
K
24
25
26
K
21
24
25
17
18
21
22
K
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H
K
15
16
19
20
K
K
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K
19
20
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26
K
K
23
25
27
28
K
27
28
K
K
24
25
28
23
26
26
27
30
K
K
B
P – Professional Activity Day
29
29
30
31
K
31
29
30
K
K
25
28
K
K
K
22
27
K
K
21
26
F
K
K
P
22
30
20
K
21
29
19
K
20
T
18
20
19
28
W
15
K
16
K
17
14
22
K
K
K
13
K
K
18
K
14
K
11
13
K
6
K
17
17
K
K
K
K
11
9
K
16
K
K
8
K
K
K
10
K
T
27
K
28
29
30
K
K
/ – Half Day P.A. Day
Half Day P.A. Days: October 25, 2013, June 6, 2014
(students attend school in the morning only – each school will notify parents of dismissal time through newsletters and website)
SCHOOL COUNCIL
NOTICE OF NOMINATION 20 7 3-20 7 4
We invite you to join our School Council. The purpose of a School Council is to improve student
achievement and to enhance the accountability of the education s y stem to parents. The School Council
will place the overall interests of the school and students first. A school council works cooperatively
with school administration, teaching staff and the parent community to improve student learning. A
School Council operates within the parameters of the Education Act and Regulations, other relevant
legislation, Board Policies and Collective Agreements. The council is a non-profit volunteer organization
and it operates without financial gain for itself or its members.
Members of the School Council are expected to:
*
place the overall interests of all students first
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attend and participate in all School Council Meetings
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participate in information and training sessions
*
act as a positive liason between the school and community
*
encourage the participation of all parents and individuals within the school community
*
seek to reach consensus in the decision-making process of the council
*
be enthusiastic and participate in School Council sub-committees
First School Council Meeting:
Tuesday. September 1 01h starting at 7:00 pm in the library.
Meetings fall on the second Tuesday of the month. Exact dates and starting time will be in the
October newsletter.
A school council is only as strong as the commitment of its membership. If you wish to become a part of
this team, please complete and return this form to the school office no later than Friday, September 6,
2013. Positions will be filled through election (secret ballot if more than one candidate) /acclimation
(if only one person interested) at this first meeting. School Board Policy requires that the new council
be formed within 30 days of the beginning of the school year.
Thank you for your interest!
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SCHOOL COUNCIL NOMINATION FORM 2013-2014
I am interested in running for a position on the2012-2013 SchoolCouncil:
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Chair (and parent rep)
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Co-Chair (and parent rep)
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Treasurer (and parent rep)
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Secretary (and parent rep)
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Parent Rep (1 of2 positions)
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June 19th, 2013
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Volunteers of the Upper Grand District School Board
Another school year has come to an end, and with it comes the anticipation of a fun-filled summer with
our children!
This year has been a difficult one for sure and, as co-chairs of the Parent Involvement Committee, we
wanted to take a moment to acknowledge your contributions to your child(ren)’s schools. We know
that you work hard to partner with the schools and teachers to create an optimal learning environment
for the students and for that we are grateful. This year was especially challenging and we were so
impressed to see how many volunteers stepped up to the plate to provide continuity for the schools and
the children.
Looking ahead to next year, we are excited to see the momentum of parental involvement move
forward and continue to enrich and enhance the education experience for the students of the UGDSB!
Thank you again for all you have done, and continue to do, for the benefit of our students!
Sincerely,
Martha MacNeil and Axy Leighl
Co-Chairs
Parent Involvement Committee
Elora Youth Arts Productions
presents the 1Oth annual
Elora Festival Kids Camp
Elora Public School
July 15 - 19, 2013
Monday to Friday 9 AM- 4 PM
For girls and boys in Grades 2- 8
Optional auditions this year
Register for camp to participate in
singing , choreography, arts and
crafts, painting sets, and
performing in this year's musical:
Jill and the Beanstalk!
Registration:
$175.00
Deadline:
June
Come and watch our camp performance on Friday, July
281 2013
19
at 4 PM
at the Elora Public School Gymnasium.
Tickets for the show are
$10 for adults,
or
$5 for students.
For more information and to register for camp,
please phone 519 504-3330 or visit www.elorayouth.com
EPSAC Year End Report
June 2013
Although not a large group, at Eramosa Public School, our school council strives to enhance all student's school life!
As volunteers, school council exists to provide enrichment for all our children focussing on
parent engagement,
and
community building.
fundraising,
Thank you to all of you who have dedicated any amount of time
and support to our school community. Please see the attached 2012/2013 Annual Financial Report.
Membership 2012/2013:
Chair and Food Coordinator: Susan Frasson
Treasurer: Jackie Davis-Rayner
Secretary: Maria Rossi
Principal Representative: Katrina Plazek Teacher Representative: Carly Ogryzlo
Parent Representatives: Jennifer Dunsmoor, Sue Wallace
Student Representatives: Carissa, Copeland, Jenna
Meeting Dates: Tuesday, Sept. 11,2012, Oct. 9, 2012, Nov. 13,2012, Dec. 11,2012, Jan. 8, 2013, Feb. 11,2013,
April 9, 2013, May 14,2013, and June 11, 2013
2012/2013 EPSAC events held in an effort to enrich our school community:
- Food Program- Hotdog Days, S ub Days, Pizza Days, milk
Ongoing throughout the year:
program
- Mabel's Labels
- Fundscrip
- Adopt a School
Every attempt was made to host special/fun monthly events:
Sept
-
Open House BBQ
Oct
-
Nov
Family Video Dance
-
Samko/Miko- shopping trip
Dec-
Santa's Breakfast
Jan -
Elmira Poultry
Feb
Mar
-
Pasta for Playground/Silent Auction
- Family Games night
Projects Funded in part or completely through EPSAC during the 2012/2013 school year:
-student agendas, scientists in the classroom, goody bags for incoming kindergarten students, musician and author
visits, supplement$ for classroom supplies, supplement$ for playground, library, and classrooms (technology), field
trip opportunity support, track and field ribbons, parent and student engagement opportunities (family video dance,
family games night, Zehr's nutrition information evening and Everton Culinary evening)
All of the above projects enable
ALL our children to get greater enjoyment from learning and provide MORE
opportunities than our school staff could provide on their own!
Please consider joining EPSAC next year/ Our kids NEED all of us working together to enrich their education!
Next meeting takes place:
Tues., Sept. 10, 2013 @7:00pm
Eramosa Public School Advisory Council
Interim Year End Financial Report
From July l, 2012 to May 31, 2013
Prepared as at May 31, 2013
$
9,717.17
$
69,478.26
TOTAL EXPENSES
$
65,674.73
CWSING BANK BALANCE as of May 31, 2013
$
13,520.70
OPENING BALANCE as
ofJuly 1, 2012
Plus Revenue
Fundraising Activites to Support
1
2
3
4
5
Field Tlips
Capital Assets
External Chanties
I Resources
Student Activities
Other
$
$
$
$
$
2.787.60
556.00
61.982.48
1,000.00
$
$
$
Total Fundraising Revenue
Donations
Miscellaneous - GST Rebate
I
Interest
5
66,326.08
3,152.18
TOTAL REVEMJE
Less Expenses
Fundraising Activities to Support
Field Tlips
Capital Assets
External Chanties
Student Activities
I
Resources
Other
1
2
3
4
5
$
$
$
$
$
2,810.05
544.65
60,685.91
$
$
Total Expenses
Miscellaneous ( bank charges, office supplies )
Prepared By:
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979.92
65,020.53
654.20
Date:
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Date:
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(Jackie Davis-Rayner, Treasurer)
Principal:
( Katrina Plazek)