Attendance
Lori Johnston
Jenn George
Danielle Parney
Karen Schattauer
Sharon Ayre
Co Chairperson
Principal
PAC Co Chairperson
Kim Thompson
Alayne Allankirk
Sarah Dailey
Julia Kosilova
Secretary
Teacher Representative
PAC Co Chairperson
Shelley Armstrong Kelly
Tammy Burley
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Welcome and Call to Order 7:00 pm
Approval of April 3 Minutes
Motion to approve – Kim
Seconded by – Sarah
Passed
Principal’s Report
 Teacher assignments are not complete
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In the process of interviewing
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Projections go to the Board regarding enrollment
 We are a growing population
 Staffed based on numbers in the school
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Re organized every year
 Board sends back suggested class organization for primary and junior grades
 School has to meet certain criteria set by the Board o Class splits o 4 Kindergarten classes
 Blends optional
 Good theory in support of blended classes
 70% of junior kindergartens are boys
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6 Primary classes (set by Board) o Cap of 20 students o 2 grade 1’s o 2 grade 2’s o 2 grade 3’s o 1 grade ¾ split to be an even split and if a re org occurs this is the class that would likely disappear
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3 Junior classes o 3 grade 4/5 splits using the following rationale
 Academic and social/emotional needs
 Better environment for personalities
 Better option than 30 grade 4’s in one class
 Staffing finalized mid June
 Quick staggered entry in September – all first week
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 Question – are peer groups and keeping friends together considered when building classes? o Yes. The following are all taken in to consideration
 Gender
 Special needs
 Academics
 Being respectful
 Relationships – teachers may see students relationships differently than students
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Classes are built without teacher’s names
 Scientists in the school – outside organization
 Budget/Spending o Needs for next year o We were 1 of 10 schools chosen to be audited o Passed with flying colors thanks to Mrs. Gunn who keeps us organized and on task
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Dress Code (attached) o All agreed to accept the dress code that was presented
 FDK Construction Update o Kindergarten pen has been moved to the front of the school o Possibility of having it enlarged because of the concrete and steps o Waiting for permit before digging o For 2 weeks students will not be able to use primary door
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Wild on Waterdown o Coming to Mary Hopkins to work on front garden o June 8, 2013 o Asking for volunteers and plant material
 School Council Constitution to be reviewed at the next meeting o Send out Constitution and Ministry Guidelines 1 week prior to next meeting
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Internet Safety Clinic o Wed May 15 6:30pm o Jared Bennett o Understand digital identity and digital footprint o Provide tips and strategies o Laptops/I Pads/I Phones o Parental controls o Use technology safely o Guided access
PAC Update
 Reviewed Bylaws
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Sarah is Co Chairperson
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PAC Chat went out today
 Connon reminder email next Friday
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Connon sign in Planters for Open House
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As a result of the audit we have been made aware that raffles are not allowed without a permit o Silent auction for class baskets o Carnival games instead of penny sale
 Bake sale
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BINGO cards coming home to guide what there is to see
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Book fair o Large teacher wish lists to donate to the class rooms o Books will be labeled – Donated to Mary Hopkins
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 Grade 5 Transition o Friday June 14, 2013 o Leanne Barlow is assisting
 Next PAC meeting is May 28, 2013 o 2013/2014 planning o Budget review and finalization
Next Meeting – June 5, 2013 6:30pm at Mary Hopkins
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Social at Turtle Jack’s to follow
Meeting Adjourned 8:20p,
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