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 3rd 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 6th @ 7:00.