F.E. Madill School Parent Council

The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) is pleased to announce that the EQAO School Support and Outreach Team will provide a regional parent forum in London for boards of education in the southwest region of the province on Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, 1150 Wellington Road South.

The forum is composed of two sessions. Members of the EQAO School Support and Outreach Team will deliver the first session, “Answering Parents’ Top Questions About EQAO Assessments”. This presentation will describe EQAO’s province-wide assessment program and will inform parents about elementary and secondary EQAO assessments and how parents can work with the school to support their child’s learning.

The second session features renowned educator and behavior specialist Ronald Morrish, who will share strategies of effective discipline for raising children and will demonstrate how these strategies enhance achievement at school.

EQAO will cover the following for each participant:

- continental breakfast, refreshments and lunch

- mileage, according to Government of Ontario guidelines, and

- accommodation, if required, according to Government of Ontario guidelines (participants travelling more than 160 kilometers round trip).

Please notify michhemi@fc.amdsb.ca of your intention to attend by March 25. Participants requiring accommodation should contact the hotel directly and indicate they are part of the EQAO parent forum to receive the group rate.

Minutes from November 28, 2011

Council Members Present:

Jean Johnston

Patti Haasnoot

Linda Winger

Vivien King Sherwood

Kendra Brohman

Debbie Green

Michelle Studhalter

Kelly Anderson-Johnston

Trina Huffman

Kendra started off by giving council a tour of the new 7/8 facilities and updating everyone on decisions made thus far from the transition process.

Linda Winger approved minutes from the October 3^rd meeting.  Seconded by Patti Haasnoot.

Community Rep Report:  Nothing to report as Connie Goodall was not present.

Student Council:

Michelle reported that $700.00 profit was made from the last dance and $520.00 was made from the movie night. Both were well attended and successful.  Fear fests as well as a Halloween carnival were amongst some Halloween activities enjoyed by students and the community.  Michelle reported on some of the other fun activities to encourage student and staff participation.  Business leadership committee will be in charge of the semi.  OFSAA senior girls won gold for Cross Country, and senior boys volleyball won bronze.

Administration Report:

Debbie showed videos that were presented to the district review board that gave a glimpse into the classroom and the dynamics at work between students and teachers.

Debbie explained the 4 goals of F.E. Madill and how staff and admin implement them. Vivien reported on how guidance is taking an active role in the Pathway Pillar.

Debbie asked parent council to think about ways to contribute to the bulletin board.

A TV has been installed in the hallway to highlight announcements etc.

Report cards have been sent home.

Kendra updated on the new parking lot, and reported that soil samples have been taken for the new school.

Eva Olssen a holocaust survivor will be speaking at the school Dec.12 @1:00 in the large gym.

General Comments:

Vivien , Debbie and Linda highlighted Change day and the benefits and rewards from a program such as this.

Kendra expressed her opinions on our council being present during transition meetings and how important it is to extend a welcome to other parents involved in school council who will have children entering F.E. Madill next year.  It was suggested that our parent school council be present for grade 8 night to welcome and hand out bookmarks for example to parents with our upcoming meetings and or plan more of a welcome/informational meeting on F.E.Madill’s School Council, this will be discussed at our next meeting.

Debbie and or Kendra will look into the Parents Reaching Out Grant to see if any progress or decisions have been made.

Next meeting will be February 6^th @ 7:00.

F.E. Madill Secondary School Council October 3/11

Agenda/Minutes

Members Present:

Helen Brown

Connie Goodall

Lorainne McIllharey

Jean Johnston

Patti Haasnoot

Linda Winger

Vivianne King Sherwood

Kendra Brohman

Debbie Green

Michelle Studhalter

Kelly Anderson-Johnston

Trina Huffman

Community Rep Report

-WIngham is getting ready for 2014 homecoming, hoping to start again with another time capsule

-Construction in Winghams downtown is hoping to be wrapped up by Nov.11 -Strategic planning survey-online www.northhuron.ca is underway, looking for youth input.

Student council report/update

-Nine fest was a fun and positive experience for all who were involved.

-BBQ and first dance were both well attended

-$2100 was raised from the Terry Fox run

-Student Council has expanded a great deal this year with 2 people in each position including PR and athletic dept. Each grade has 2 reps

-Student Council planning meeting was held in the late spring

Administration Report

-New staff in English, drama, Special Ed, dept.

-Healthy school policy 10 days are available for fundraisers, barbeques etc.

-Student planners will be going home next week with students

-October 13 Madill will be hosting a movie night

-Interim reports go home with students Friday October 14

-November 18-Report cards go home

-Parent’s night October 26

-Staff is working towards finalizing School Goals

-Madill will be involved in a District Review December 8th

-Renovations for the new grade 7/8 classes are now finished

-F.E. Madill is now a wireless school

-New parking plans are underway, there will be student parking in front of the school instead of the back which will be strictly staff parking

-Kendra spoke about the Transition Process, the next transition meeting will take place October 25, she encouraged council to be present at meetings and be positive spokespeople when discussing the transition process with others.

New Business

-Discussion of fundraising ideas

-Discussed goal

1. Student achievement is still our top priority as council.

School goals this year are equity and inclusion. Council agreed that our goals should coincide with school goals.

1. Commencement Award Update

-$250.00 award was issued

Lunch Coupons

-Motion was made by Helen Brown and seconded by Linda Winger to put $250.00 towards lunch coupons for this year

Kelly read a letter from the spec ed. Department thanking us for the donation council made last year. It was decided that council was in favor of donating $200.00 again this year. Lorraine made the motion and it was seconded by Patti.

Lorraine motioned that $200.00 would be put towards a Pay it Forward fund for admin staff to disperse to students as needed, seconded by Jean Johnson.

Parents reaching out grant update

-As of this date no reply had been sent as to whether or not we received any funds. Debbie was going to be in touch with the board.

It was decided that $200.00 be donated towards Change Day.

Financial Report

-Balance as of October 3, 2011 is $3463.00

Elections

Patti motioned that Connie Goodall would continue on as community rep, Kelly Anderson-Johnston and Trina Huffman to continue as chair and co chair. Vivien King-Sherwood would continue as staff rep. Lorraine McIllharey, Helen Brown, Linda Winger, Pattie Haasnoot, and Jean Johnson have agreed to be parent reps.

Next meeting: November 28 @7:00 6:45 for those who want to have a tour of new section

F.E. Madill
Secondary School Council

May 11, 2011

AGENDA/MINUTES

Members Present:  Debbie Green, Connie Goodall, Helen Brown, Rebekah Msuya-Collison, Kelly Anderson-Johnston, Trina Huffman

Welcome

Kelly Anderson

Approval of Previous Minutes

Trina to read

Minutes approved

Community Rep Report/Update

Connie/Yvonne

-Connie reported that the town of North Huron is

undergoing a strategic report looking for youth input from our school.

-Town will be digging up the time capsule from the main street hoping that the local schools will offer something new for the new time capsule that replace the old one.  Looking to have something donated by the end of June.

-Community festivals coming up…

Muskrat festival will be taking place June 10, 11 and 12.  Looking for students who would like to earn volunteer hours.  Contact Connie Goodall

Student Council Report/Update

Andrew Watson

-Prom planning is underway the event takes place June 4

-$1500 was raised for pennies for patients.

$1200 was raised for the food bank.

Collections for Nicaragua  will be the next fundraiser

-Video dance is upcoming

-Student survey around the use of technology; survey available on Madill’s homepage

-Graham Schnieder spoke about the dangers of drinking of driving and overcoming hardships / family loss

-Currently looking at next year’s council

Administration Report/Update

-In the process of timetables

-Grade 9 EQAO

-p.d. day June 10

-Newsletters will be coming home in the next couple of weeks

-Staff from Choices for change is available 2 days a week for students here at Madill

-Renovations will take place in June

-Student voice re: learning at Madill to take place this spring.

-“Ladies night out “at Madill, local vendors and students at F.E. will be offering services and products for sale May 27

5-9

-Student achievement – Assessment and Evaluation consultation – documents handed out; feedback must be submitted by May 30, 2011 at https://eforms.amdsb.ca/index.php?sid=97425&lang=en

-Healthy school policy needs to be in place by September 2011

Debbie Green

Old Business:

(1) Update on funds sent to Spec Ed depart.

(2) Thank-you to Brown’s for donation

-Kelly will report on the funds to the Spec-Ed department at a later date

New Business:

(1) Commencement Award – when do we need cheque to office and for whom???

(2) Parent  Reaching out Grant – anyone to help complete this?????

-Kelly offered and asked others for ideas that we could use grant money for.

-Linda, Trina and Rebecca to work on the application after the meeting.

Next  meeting date: June 13^th Social Night

Bring Snacks

F.E. Madill

School Council

March 7, 2011

AGENDA/MINUTES

Members Present: Debbie Green, Lorraine McIllharey, Kelly Anderson-Johnston, Linda Winger, Trina Huffman, Rebecca Msuya-Collison, Evonne Carter, Colleen Schenk

Absent: Helen Brown, Jean Johnson, Connie Goodall, Judy Lyons, Vivien King-Sherwood

Agenda Item Decision/Action Items Responsibilities

Welcome – Kelly Anderson

Approval of previous meeting’s minutes – Trina Huffman

Approval of minutes passed by Lorraine McIllharey and seconded by Rebecca Msuya-Collison

New Business

1. Commencement Award

2. Spec. ed letter/request

3. Financial Update

4. How can we be of further assistance –

speaker????? -Debbie spoke of the process for commencement awards, forms are filled out by students and sent into a selection committee Kelly clarified what the criteria is the for award that F.E. school council gives. -Kelly spoke of a letter she received from the Spec Ed dept. regarding a request for money from our council. Money would be used to help students in field trips. Yvonne motioned that $500.00 would go as a donation towards the spec. Ed. department, this was seconded by Linda Winger. Kelly will request a breakdown of expenses from the department. -Kelly asked council their thoughts on how council can be of further assistance beyond financial assistance. Debbie mentioned being present for activities such as movie night, parents to help out in student success, bringing talents and skills to various activities. Rebecca made a suggestion to having a link on the schools website for parent volunteering. Brief financial update $500. From board has been put in our account $3500. is now in our account

Student Council -assembly for special events coming up.

Report/Update Andrew Watson Michael Jackson dance contests in the halls. -Herd health walk took place and will take place every Monday to encourage physical activity and a “sense of belonging” within the school as this gets everyone involved. -Last dance was not well attended; one problem was lack of advertising. -President of Amnesty International spoke at F.E. and F.E. Madill is now part of the organization as a result of the letter writing campaign. -Pennies for patients drive took place donatins went towards lymphoma and leukemia -Update about sports teams

Colleen Schenk and Evonne Carter – New developments for new school Alice McDowell has been appointed new principal for the New School No principal has been named yet for the grade 7/8 Community Report -Fordwich area offers road hockey for kids -Maple madness looking for volunteers from high school contact Shannon Wood for more information 364-1255 publicinfo@svca.on.ca -Belmore maple syrup festival will also be looking for volunteers contact Susan Underwood 335-6606 -F.E. Madill will be doing a 30 day famine

Administration Report

Debbie Green -Progress reports will be coming home Friday March 11 -Parents night March 23 -Course selection has been completed -F.E. will be undergoing a SEF review in October -Staff have started to hand out lunch vouchers

Old business:

Fundraising -Council will discuss possible fundraisers and will firm up options before the end of this year.

Next Meeting: May 9, 2011 and last one June 13th

F.E. Madill Secondary School

School council

November 29, 2010, 2010

MINUTES

Members Present:   Julie Hallahan, Rebecca Msuya-Collison, Jean Johnston, Trina Huffman, Kelly Anderson, Colleen Schenk, Andrew Watson, Debbie Green, Judy Lyons, Connie Goodall, Arlene Haasnoot.

 Absent: Linda Winger, Vivien King- Sherwood, Lorraine McIlhargey, Helen Brown, Patty Haasnoot

F.E. Madill Secondary School

School council

September 27, 2010

MINUTES 

Members Present:  Kelly Anderson, Trina Huffman, Debbie Green, Colleen Schenk, Andrew Watson, Vivien King-Sherwood, Connie Goodall, Lorraine McIlharey, Linda Winger, Helen Brown 

Welcome – Kelly opened the meeting.

Approval of previous meeting’s minutes – read by Trina

-adopted as read

Financial Report – Our fundraiser raised $1058 (Green’s Meat Market and Elmira Poultry)

-Note if doing again: We need more help at delivery ; namely, at least 2 adults and 5 students to help unload the trucks in an orderly fashion.

To prevent confusion when orders are picked up, the sheet needs to be highlighted and stamped with an FEMSS stamp to confirm that the order is complete and as ordered.

We should improve marketing by including in school newsletters, on the radio, internet??

-We have approximately $3000 in our school council account including the fundraiser.

Community Rep – Evonne Carter – Nothing to report at present.

Student Trustee Report – Alicia Appleby -May 13 is a patio lantern dance (outside in the courtyard)

-The prom with a ‘Vintage” theme will be held on June 12

-There is a student council symposium on May 28.

-There is a chance that there will not be a student council next year due to a lack of interest on the part of the student body. Members of student council used to earn a credit by being involved. A discussion followed about this issue/concern. See attachment to administration.

Administrative Report – Debbie Green — An article was submitted to the Wingham Advance Times about the events happening at FEMSS. Another one will be prepared for June.

-The continuous communication policy has been implemented and is being deemed as successful so far.

-Department and staff meetings are being used to review student success and strategies needed to help those who need to improve.

-The AMDSB has asked for input on two subjects for administrative procedure: religious accommodation and equity and inclusive education. Copies were distributed to be read at home and feedback given by email to Kelly to be forwarded to Debbie.

Old Business – Kelly Anderson – We discussed ideas on what to do with our fundraising money. Trina Huffman motioned that we offer a draw for each home room for a $5 lunch voucher as a thank you for participating in our fundraiser (16 homerooms x $5) plus $200 to lunch vouchers for student success. School council will also donate $250 for next year’s Challenge Day and $250 for the commencement award. This motion was seconded by Linda Winger and passed. Debbie will inform the students as to where the money is being spent.

-Trina and Kelly are developing a form for teachers to use to apply for monies. Perhaps two forms would be required: one for an activity and one for individual students/families. Policies need to be developed for application requirements.

-The Health Fair for May 8 has been cancelled.

-The next regional meeting is in Brussels at Brussels Public School at 7:00 on May 18. Kelly may be late. Linda will attend also. They will suggest that regional school council get a motivational speaker for parents to come to the area.

-A name for this organization was discussed. Trina motioned that our official name be “F.E.Madill School Parent Council” ( seconded by Evonne and passed).

Agenda Items for next meeting – - school calendar and plans

-policies for applying for money from F.E.Madill School Parent Council

Next meeting – June 7 at Kelly’s house – 7:00 pm.

F.E. Madill Secondary School
School Council

March 29th, 2010

MINUTES

Members Present: Kelly Anderson, Trina Huffman, Patti Haasnoot, Alicia Appleby, Debbie Green, Vivien King-Sherwood

Agenda Item Decision / Action Items Responsibilities
Welcome
Kelly Anderson
Reading on Easter 
Approval of previous meeting’s minutes
Trina to read
Adopted as read 
Financial Report

Clarification is required as Kelly has 2 reports. 
Kelly and Debbie will get a confirmation of amounts in school council accounts. Debbie and Kelly to confirm and update financial records

Community Rep
Yvonne Carter (absent) 

Kelly will call Yvonne as to whether she wishes to continue to be involved as community rep.

Debbie suggested contacting Connie Goodall about joining parent council

Student Trustee Report/Update
Alicia Appleby

  -50 more prom tickets need to be sold before it is a go
-ofssa gold for girls’ hockey
-senior girls volleyball placed 5th in ofssa
-next theme week will be salad dressing days
-easter egg hunt on Thursday
-student council elections for next year are coming up; need teacher advisor for next year
 
Administration Report/Update
Debbie Green, VP

  -April 8th is the Literacy test – morning event – (OSSLT) –grade 9 writes a mock test at same time
-grade 11 and 12 do not have morning classes-regular classes resume in afternoon on altered schedule
-midsemester reports will be distributed on April 22 – sent home with students
-Ministry has introduced some changes for graduation requirements –mostly applies to locally developed programs
-continuous communication policy for summative assignments and tests will be implemented by staff in order to encourage student success

 
Old Business
(a) Fundraising – Elmira Chicken, Green’s Meat  – dates for pickup to be set, classes targeted — -April 12th is deadline date for orders
-make approximately $5 per box ordered
-April 28th would be pick-up date at main foyer of FEMSS – 4:30 -6:30
-send order sheets home with grade 9 and 10 students

 Kelly, Linda and Debbie will be at school for 4:00 delivery
Trina and Patti will get here when they can

(b) Commencement Award – final decision to be made

-discussion about whether some of our money would be better spent throughout the whole school –apply for parent council award as money is available for groups to get financial help—lunch coupons for student achievement as recognition with parent council being recognized
-Trina motioned that the 2010 commencement award be set at $250. It is to support the recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Community Involvement award.  Seconded by Linda Winger.  All in favour. 

 (c) Bulletin Board in hall – update

-is updated, very organized
-announcments are now posted here as well

-is begun and will be added to as needed

 (d) Display Board update

-Trina and Kelly have it started
-will be added to as needed
(e) Parent Council Newsletter
(f) Newspaper  submission

-it is felt that a newpaper submission would reach more people
We need to have information get to Debbie so that she can submit
(g)  Health Fair 

-May 8th from 9 – 12 am
-our topic is “Drug and Alcohol Awareness”
-Kelly has contacted Huron Addiction Center to confirm a presenter for that day. They will be contacting Kelly tomorrow.
-Linda Winger will be our council rep for the morning
-need gift for presenter 

New Business
  None at this time

Agenda Items for next meeting

 -name for our organization
Date of Next Meeting: 

 May 3rd at 7:00 pm in FEMSS library
Next regional meeting May 18th in Brussels 

Meeting adjourned

Regional School Council Meeting

Blyth Public School

Monday, March 8, 2010

Attendees

FEMSS, Blyth PS, Wingham PS, Brussels PS, Turnberry Central PS, Howick PS, East Wawanosh PSRegrets?

Howick – did apply and received a grant

-working on a Parent Information Brochure re: what is happening in Howick area

Turnberry – did not apply this year

East Wawanosh – receive funding for this year – safe schools (guest speaker and parent handbook)

Brussels – received Student Speaking Out funding – not parent engagement grant

FMSS – received Student Speak Out funding to support student led eco initiatives – not parent engagement grant

Four Areas of Focus for the Council:

Communication – e.g. supporting the activities / speakers of individual schools

Student Achievement

Healthy Living / Good Citizenship

Supporting the Work of our Individual Schools; sharing ideas to support individual work of schools (based on what parents feel they need)

-Store Front day focused on general topic of Health & Wellness

-We need to have a K-12 focus

Topics:

TCPS – CyberBullying

East Wawanosh – Healthy Choices

Blyth – Environment

FMSS – Drug and Alcohol Awareness

Howick – Children and Youth Mental Health

Wingham Public – Communities of Character

Brookside – ???

Brussels – Student Leadership

Duties:

FMSS – Room assignments, schedule, presenter needs, signage

WPS – print ad

East Wawanosh – TV & Radio Ads

Blyth – Snacks

Turnberry – Child care

Howick – Thank you gifts

Brussels – Set-Up

Brookside – Take Down / Clean Up

Parent Involvement Committee (PIC):

-Colborne and Stratford area reps to attend April 16^th meeting – feedback to ministry

-meet 3 times per year

-one needs to be face-to-face; others might be using technology

-focus is to support the Region of Schools; with Region supporting the individual schools

-will respond to ministry questions / initiatives as the parent voice

-regional voice will be accessed and delivered

-resources – budget not looking good for next year; will be reduced for next school year; might not be continuing the Regional School Council budgets (School Council budgets will continue)

-Kelly Anderson is our PIC rep

-one member going to Toronto for information sharing session

Questions from the Floor to C. Reid:

Anticipated start date on new school in North Huron – not clear because caught up in municipal road and service access; process is still in motion

7&8s at FMSS? – not likely until the school is built; most likely that no students will be moved until the doors of the school are open; a transition period will be put in place

Timeline re: build – takes about 1 year from when the shovel hits the ground; need to consider weather, etc in planning the transition

Financial Cuts? – we will likely feel the cuts this time; Early Learning agenda will stay on the agenda without additional funding; will likely see a decrease in Literacy / Numeracy and Student Success?

Upcoming Events in our Area

Sacred Heart School – May 7^th – Spencer West speaker; Knights of Columbus Hall

Mini Me-to-We Event – March 26^th; in Blyth; promotional materials will be arriving soon

Sat March 27^th – Turnberry Central Public School Home Shopping Party and Desserts– 11:30 – 3:00 – School Council

Next Meeting:

Date: May 18th

Location: Brussels Public School, John Carr

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Action Items:

Send submissions re: presenters for the May 8^th ad to Cathy Goetz by March 29^th

Send presenter needs for May 8^th to Debbie Green by Friday April 16^th

Brookside send topic to Debbie Green by March 12th