NOVEMBER 2013 School Council Meeting!
OPENING PRAYER Angela D Prayer and update with the church
Minutes approved Micky M 1st approved, 2nd Debbie M
Present: Linda K, Laurie G, Natasha L, Christine, Debbie M, Gorkem, Micky M, Anna B, Maria V, Romina R, Rose D,
Chiara B, Nicoletta V, Carol F, Angela L, Ms Zenga, Rosita A, Liz L, Karmen K, Tara W, Mrs. Kovacs, Mr. Birkenberg,
Claudine, Lynne B, Diane C, Olga M, Jenn S, Maggie T, Antonietta
TARA’S REPORT
 Food Drive went well
 Bully Week Symposium to Register St Francis Xavier
 Please get your Police Checks done or fill out your Declaration Forms if you have already done a police check
 Nov 20th, Budget Meeting
BBQ 2014 Open House with be run by Nicoletta P, Linda K and Maria V
FUNDRAISING REPORT (Linda K)
 Boogie-A-Thon was a great success. Slightly lower dollars raised Net approx 10,000 DJ was a huge hit. Pep
Rally went very well Overall 10+ Would like more help if we do it again getting donation prizes.
 No plains for Spring Fund Raiser We are considering a dance but the profit would be smaller. Suggested sending
out survey monkey to see the response. Something fun/family based may be a plan. Also movie nights is a
great idea
TREASURER REPORT (Liz)
 Elia still has to finish basing report 2414.49 as of Sept 30/2013
 Open House 2013 Sept BBQ 1944 less 1622.74 Net Sale 321.26 More profitable than last year
 Boogie A Thon 2013 Gross $13820.82 less approx expenses $2700
 Net $12,120.00 All expense not in.
 2012 Boogie A Thon was slightly more profitable.
BRAVO
 All Star Reading Program is up and running and volunteers needed
 Need help building the committee as our current members are leaving school next year as their children move to
high school
OAPCE Report (Jennifer S)
 145 school 128 represents) Jenn S will attend the meeting and report back. $40 fee for an upcoming event in
the new year. A schedule with all event
 Myclassneeds.ca If a teacher has a project that you want to do you can put your project on the website and
people can donate funds up to $1,000 Go to the website!
21ST Century Learning Presentation Karen K
 Dufferin Peel has a presentation with the catholic faith and how they envision the future. Learning is changing.
The make up of families are different. Building relationships in the school will start at JK and focusing on the well
being of the whole child. Our school will focus on engaging them to become more productive and have a full
meaningful experience. Productive learning.
Slide Show presentation available Ask Karen for a copy
SWSI - Student Work Study Initiative
Many questions were asked about 21st Century Learning. I tried to get most of the conversation. It is obviously a big
topic.
QUESTION PERIOD
Romina, Will the school eventually look like the example on the screen? Bean bags, sofa's, chairs, couches etc. Karen
responded saying that it is not mandatory. Some children do better in a relaxed environment.
Dan B (Vice P) Spent a few minutes going into great deal about how the students choose to learn and where they learn.
Learning will now start to become quite different and bring back the energy of learning. Kids today learn differently.
Karman C Pointed out that she is embracing the new learning style
Nicoletta V What is the cost? Some rooms that are set up especially $1500.00 approx Pizza and Sub money is going to
the retrofit of the classrooms We are shifting because teachers are liking the idea of the new rooms. The government
will assist financially in part.
Liz L Wanted to know how the teachers are trained for the new style of learning. Professional Development is available
for the teachers Because St. Tim reported an interest we have a teacher that specifically assists 14 teachers here.
Laura G (Teacher) Has taught this in a different school. She used an example that moving the kids to the floor for a
lesson and the like it but found it uncomfortable so this is why the bean bags came. Even allowing the kids to be with a
partner of the kids choice allowed a more confident child and behavioral present come out.
Olga M What about proper posture and writing skills and health issues.? Dan B pointed out that kids won't even use
pencils and will only use tablets.
Yolanda H How are the kids assessed and do the kids have a choice to get the preferred bean bag for example? The
teacher will guild primarily and teacher observation.
Rosita? How many chairs? One bean/bag lounge chair in each class. Will slowly build inventory
Maria V How many schools? Some schools already
Member? Can we not achieve the same thing with a regular seating? It is a lot of money going towards this. Karen K
pointed out we are given resources through the board budget.
Carol F Suggested better communications to the parents regarding the changes with the learning changes and the
learning style. Parents want more information. Teachers are preparing the children.
January 23rd 2014 for the presentation and information night for literacy. A similar event will take place for
mathematics.
Many other questions A very big discussion regarding the 21st Learning. Karen K continued with a full conversation
regarding the learning process, explained the learning skills, organizational skills.
Tara Ended our session as we ran out of time Will discuss other topics at the
Next meeting December 4th 7pm
 Uniforms Next Meeting
 EQAO will discuss at next meeting
 Crossing Guard going well.
 Chiara has purchased crosses for the next two years.
DECEMBER
2nd to 6th – Scholastic Book Fair
3rd – St. Martin S.S. Hockey Tourney
6th – Grade 4s to Silvercreek
9th – “A Christmas Carol” Presentation
10th – Sacrament of Reconciliation (Gr. 3 to 8)
12th – Grade 3s to Pioneer Village / Grade 4s to Medieval Times
20th – P.A. Day (no school for students)
Christmas holidays: Monday, December 23rd, 2013 to Friday, January 3rd, 2014 inclusive
JANUARY
6th – Classes Resume
13th – Peel Regional Police presentations
14th – Peel Regional Police presentations
16th – Peel Regional Police presentations
20th – P.A. Day
23rd – Region of Peel Waste Management presentations
29th – Gr. 7 Hepatitis B / Gr. 8 (Females) HPV Immunizations
30th – Family Literacy Night
Discussion about a student arrested on the school grounds with drugs. Karen addressed the question. Karen said they
work with the student and the community together. You will as a parent not necessarily be given any details regarding
the issues. They may if required re visit and discuss issues within the school body. Rules and protocol are in place to deal
with this situation. A very sensitive issue that they are dealing with.