King George VI School

School Council Imput and School Suggestion Form

The King George VI Public School Council is here to represent you, but we need your input and feedback. The role of the school council is to provide a forum through which parents and other members of the school community can contribute to improving student achievement and school performance.

This form was developed as one way to communicate your ideas, suggestions, comments, etc. regarding student achievement and school performance to the school council. Please fill in your ideas/comments in the space provided below and drop the form in the suggestion box located just inside the main door to the school. This form is also located on the school web site (www.sarnia.com/schools/kinggeorge/) under the heading of School Council. It may be printed off and filled in manually or you made wish to click on the hotmail address below and send your comments by email to the school council [PRESENTLY NOT AVAILABLE (kgvipsschoolcouncil@hotmail.com)]. If you use the email, please remember to read over the form and include answers to the following questions---

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King George VI School

School Council

2008/2009

 

April 14, 2009

6:30 p.m.

Present: Adam Miller, Tracey Machan, Anita Trusler, Jodi Hamilton, Lori Schoch,  Leanne Snider, Vanessa Rakochy, Tracey Machan, April Barnard, Sharon Nethercott

                                                                                         

Regrets: Kelly Steeves, Laurie Therriault

Following an interesting and informative Literacy Workshop by Ben Hazzard, the School Council meeting took place.

1. Opening Remarks:  Anita welcomed everyone.

2. Minutes: The February minutes were accepted.

3. School Council Financial Report (Adam Miller)

There have been no changes to the finances.

A $650.00 grant was provided to assist in bringing in tonight’s speaker.  It is hoped to have 2 more speakers before the end of September.

4. Dance-a-thon Update

Starting Tuesday April 21^st at 2:30, there will be a “daily money counting meeting” for money brought to school.

Parents who would like to help, but can’t attend the dance during the day are invited to help set up on the Wednesday before the Dance at 4:00.  Any questions can be forwarded to Kelly or Anita.

Jodi’s son and his friend will help with concessions.

More donations are still being sought.

Jodi will canvas area businesses for donations.  We are still looking for 3 main prizes, such as a Wii Fit.

Adam will donate the box from his Wii Fit for display purposes.

Students get a ticket for every $10.00 worth of donations that they bring in. (including prize items.)

Last year’s D.J. will be returning, hopefully with more props.

Organizing committee would like to have the science room available for set-up/storage during the week leading up to the dance-a-thon.

5. School Beautification Update:

Our proposal has been forwarded to Roberta Blackburn of the Board.  Pictures were taken of the school grounds with an explanation of what we would like to see, including landscaping around a new sign.  Roberta will help with the grant proposal and our “wish list”.

6. Other Business:

Thank you to Matt for his work on our website.  Leanne will purchase gift certificates totaling $100.00.  Matt will be invited at 3:00 to our Dance-a-thon for the presentation.

Parent Involvement Committee

$500.00 from PIC needs to be spent before the end of the year.  It must be used to promote parent involvement.

Adam suggested spending the money at the Book Keeper on parent resource materials. ($400.00 is left over after deducting $100.00 for Matt, as per the above thank you.)

Perhaps invite Pam Gallant, a teacher, who presents to parents how to use on-line math programs.  She is known to be a good speaker!

We need to make parents aware of the books available to them. Perhaps some signs could be made; one in the hall and one on the library shelf.

We should list the available books on the website.

Ensure that teachers are aware of these resources so they can direct parents to them.

Adam informed Council of a District Review Process involving our school on Friday.  Four people from the Board of Education are coming for the day.  Starting at 8:15 a.m., the will see a presentation prepared by Adam, followed by a tour of the school.  From 1:00-3:00, they will write a report on what they have seen during the day.  It is not a reflection on the school community.  The report will be shared with Parent Council at a future meeting.  There is a lot of teacher support in getting ready for Friday.

Website:  We need to ensure that parents and students are aware of our new website.  We could use a phrase such as “CHECK IT OUT!  The site can be viewed on-line at www.kinggeorgesixth.com.  Spread the word!

J.K. /S.K. Parent Night – Wednesday May 6, 2009

Parent Council will have a table at the Open House to hopefully attract new parents to Council.

 

Next Meeting

Tuesday May 12, 2009

6:30

 

 

February 10, 2009

6:30 p.m.

Present: Adam Miller, Laurie Therriault , Tracey Machan, Jodi Hamilton, Lori Schoch,  , Linda Unsworth, Erica MacGregor, Leanne Snider, Kerry Rempel, Deb Bailey, Elise Corbett, Tawny Stewart, Vanessa Rakochy Sharon Nethercott.  Tracey Machan, Matt Mullen, Lauri Rowlinson Thorpe, Andrea Schultz-Allison,

Regrets: Anita Trusler, Kelly Steeves

Opening Remarks and Welcome:  Welcome by Tracey

Review the minutes from Nov 11, 2008

No business arising from the minutes

Parent Council Financial Report

Adam noted there have been no changes/expenses since our last meeting

Fundraising Report  (Kelly Steeves)

Dance a thon – April 30^th date booked with D.J. same price as last year. $400.00 for 7 hours.  Dance date should be mentioned in next newsletter - $8,000.00 goal towards Smart Boards. Let parents and students know where money is going.  Grade 8’s could get money towards their end of year trip which may help intermediate kids to become more involved.  For every $10.00 raised, students get a ticket for a draw for good prizes. First meeting is Thursday Feb. 26^th at Kelly’s house, 7:00. Information and pledge sheets will go home with each student at the beginning of April.

T. shirt design contest for dance-a-thon. Students could be asked to submit their most creative drawing that represents the King George VI Dance-A-Thon.  The winner will have his/her drawing put on a t-shirt and sold at the dance for a profit.  Bright's Grove School has had success in the past with this initiative.

April 1,2^nd – Information & pledges sheets go home

The week of Monday April 20^th, collection of pledge sheets begin, daily announcements commence to get the classrooms competing for the top spot.  Money will be collected until the Dance is over.  It is hoped to see the majority of money returned by Tuesday April 28^th.

Monday March 30^th: Display case KICK OFF for the DANCE-A-Thon,should be ready.  Advise Mrs. Hirtle as she is in charge of the display case.

Guitar Program – Guitars from Alexander McKenzie are currently not available to us.  It may be possible to get them for free from Harmony. It is hoped that the Guitar Program will be available to students in grades 5-8.  Adam suggested tabling request until Melissa is available to attend a meeting.  Need to find out how many are needed. Some kids may have access to them already.  Create an ad-hoc committee to look at funding of this issue before April  We need to approve a maximum amount.  Need to know what the final figure is for our next meeting.  Tabled for now

School Banner – one-time fund raiser – We would like to get a banner made up for King George VI school teams.  When should letter be sent out to all parents?  Adam must clear this through his supervisors – any corporate entity going into a school must be cleared. What if we get too many sponsors? Plans must be in place before letter is sent to parents.  In the event that we get too many responses, we need to be able to say ahead of time how we will choose which logos go on the banner. This project is on hold until Adam is able to look into protocol.  Maybe we could restrict logos to neighbourhood businesses.

$1,590.00 raised for Magazine Fund Raiser.  There should be $560.00 above that. Refer to office who will refer to Cathy Brinksman if there is a problem with receipt of magazine orders.

Milk program breaks even each month.  It isn’t a fund raiser.

Feast fit for a King $90.00 for January – Perhaps we should give more lead time to parents by sending forms home earlier.  Each month has a fewer orders placed.

School Clothing $153.00

Pizza day balance: $91.00

                        

Parent Involvement Committee Update (Tracey Machan)

Committee hopes to donate a book for every child registering into the system at kindergarten.  Committee Members have started telling success stories from their schools at the PIC meetings.   Winston Churchill in Kent County, had a bad reputation –A positive impact was made in the community by creating family groups across all grades within the school. They held a “Snow family” competition in the school yard  as well as other activities to build school spirit.  Mike Murray has initiated a similar program by dividing students into colour groups.  Every special day, students have the option to wear school colours  Therefore, we have a built in frame work that we can build upon.  We should let parents know what colour groups their children are in. 

Ministries Government Review committee in February.  Evaluating what trustees do for each school board.  There are no current guidelines and expectations need to be set.  Let Tracey know about any ideas.

Tracey shared how we as parents support teachers through buying T.shirts for teachers and parent evening.

$500.00 still needs to be designated. Adam would like to see books on nutrition, active, healthy kids. How to read to boys, etc.

Nutritional Break Review (Mr.Miller)

Need for support requested by several primary parents

Parents have some concerns and would like assistance with Balanced Day Nutritional Ideas.

Kids aren’t using eating time to eat.

Kids don’t like the way the day is laid out and just aren’t eating.

Grade 8’s are telling them not to eat sandwich until 2^nd. Nutritional break.

Formally had 25 minutes to eat at lunch break.  They are now given 15 additional minutes to eat because there are 2 breaks.

Schedules change at home every weekend, making it hard to adjust to balanced day school schedule on Monday’s.

Keep snacks in small portions.  Have a snack just before school starts.

Let kids make their own lunches.

Google “Balanced Day Lunch Ideas”, Actual menus can be found on-line for both first and second breaks – Canada’s Food Guide

Milk is delivered at first break

Staff Survey – still a contentious idea, but educationally, very sound.  Literacy blocks are in place and allow for a much more efficient use of time. Formerly, a large meal at lunch caused sluggishness in the afternoon.  This is less of a problem with smaller meals.

Intermediate Block; English block is last block of day, and it is still successful.

Add Balanced Day links to website.

EQAO Strategy Plan (Mr. Miller) last week of May - Parents need to keep the last week of May free from appointments for their children. Don’t book anything in the last week of May.  Teachers have requested EQAO kits which have everything kids need to write test. (ie, pencil, eraser, etc.)  Students will get to keep supplies at end of testing week.

PRO Grant summary and review 3 grants - $650.00 to spend.  Maybe able to offer an honorarium to guest speakers, babysitting, taxi fees for those who need them.

Money must be spent by the end of June.

To involve students in EQAO

Workshops for parents

Internet safety

Teachers are working hard towards these goals.  We were named a priority school. Teachers get some release time for professional development.  Library is being revamped.  Mike Murray has been given 12 release days to clean out old books.  Almost $4,000.00 given to restock shelves.  Purchase order placed last week for new smart board in library. The screen will be lower so primary students will be able to reach it.  Carpeted area will also be available for sitting.  Should be installed in the next 2 months.

Website Upgrade and official launch (Leanne Snider and Matt Mullen)

This is a working website that can evolve as we want changes.  Contact Mike Murray if changes are to be made to website. Funnel through Mike.  Who will have this password?  Individual teacher pages will be responsibility of individual teachers.  Teachers will be given opportunity for a page, but it isn’t mandatory.  Teachers will need to have access to their page.  Pages could be available for September to include classroom routines and other pertinent information. Should there be a school e-mail address for parents to make enquiries? Yes. parentcouncil@kinggeorgesixth.com

Links will be added to web page.  Adam will contact LKDSB to have new link to our web site put on their web site.

Ensure family names are not included in meeting minutes, etc

King George VI School.com

Order forms, calendar, newsletter,  Forms for the whole year could on the web site at the beginning of the year. Milk order, varsity clothing, pizza order

School Profile – Mission Statement

Extracurriculars – school teams, can include practices and game times

School Calendar

School council – Names will be removed from minutes which are posted on website.  Individual names can be removed permanently by Matt if only a few people are concerned.

Parents will have option to opt out of hard paper copies of School Newsletter since it is available on line.

Give Matt recognition on the web-site for his volunteering.

 

School Beautification Plan

Grant application

Committee formation – start a list for committee formation Linda Unsworth, Vanessa Rakochy , Andrea Schultz-Allison, Kelly Steeves

Board will match money raised $1.00/$1.00 to a total of $7,500.00

Adam would like to see a sign out front, much like Northerns  to let community know the great things happening at King George VI.

Other Business

Administration Change – Warren Kennedy will become Director of another Board.  His successor is yet to be determined.   This will not result in a change to the administration at King George VI.

School spirit: – souvenir for grade 8 kids leaving the school. What could be done? Tracey will contact Laurie and school council. Grade 8 celebrations.

Community Question Period

There were no questions.

Closing Remarks

June 19, Toronto, grade 8 trip, Tuesday June 23^rd., 6:00 p.m. is Graduation.

Date of the next meeting is Tuesday April 14, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.

 

 

 

November 11, 2008 6:30 p.m.

 

Present: Adam Miller,  Anita Trusler, Tracey Machan,  April Barnard, Jodi Hamilton, Lori Schoch,  Laurie Therriault, Linda Unsworth, Erica MacGregor, Jorden Black, Jayme Davies, Taylor Lea, Leanne Snider, Bev Woods, Kerry Rempel, Elise Corbett, Tawny Stewart, Vanessa Rakochy Sharon Nethercott.

Regrets: Kelly Steeves, Tamara

1. Opening Remarks and Welcome:  Welcome by Anita.  Introductions were done around the table.

2. Grade 7/8 Presentation: - Jorden Black/Ms. Dent

A very successful session of guitar lessons was held last spring for students in Ms. Therriault’s and Ms. Dent’s classes.  It is hoped that all students in grades 7 & 8 can participate this year.  In order to accomplish this goal, there is a need to purchase 5 more guitars.  Music lessons provide the foundation for developing many other life skills.  Guitars are already borrowed from Harmony and Alexander McKenzie School.  A few guitars have been donated to the school and were refurbished by Brian Joyce.   Two local musicians, Brian Joyce and Rick Steeves, have volunteered their time to teach the King George intermediate students.  Mr. Miller will also assist with lessons.

Guitars can be purchased from Picker’s Alley at a bargain price of $100.00, including case.

3.  Minutes from October: There was no new business arising from the minutes.

4. Student Council Financial Report: (Adam Miller)

Two purchases have been made this fall.

a) new canopy for school and sporting events (161.00)

b) ear phones for Ms. Strickland. ($220.35)

There was a $210.00 profit from Feast for A king.  As a result, we are at negative -$171.00.

We will be fundraising throughout the year.

?Feast Fit for a King will be held on the last teaching Wednesday of each month. (Last week, there were 42 orders.  We get $5.00 per order).

?Kelly is initiating a School Banner.  Local business will be targeted to advertise on the banner.

Pizza Day: costs are increasing.  Committee will need to look at associated costs

Milk orders: we break even, only earn $0.06/carton

5. Financial Report:

?Kelly was unable to make the meeting, so there was no update from her.

School Varsity Wear – request to order privately through school so items may be used as “surprise” Christmas gifts.  Parents must write GIFT clearly on order form.  Bulk order should go directly to Kelly who could keep items separate from items being sent home with students.

?$1.00 from each purchase will go towards buying a T. shirt for new staff.

6. Parent Involvement Committee Update (Tracey Machan)

During the October PIC Workshop, two main themes were discussed.

?Impact of Media Violence

Presentation by Scott McKelvie (Vice Principal at St. Clair) and Bert Falls

It provides an opportunity to raise level of awareness of what’s happening in your own home.  Parents need to be literate with communication used by today’s students.

Principals of Sarnia’s north end schools will be promoting a workshop.  Adam will let us know the date once it is established.

?T.R.I.B.E.S.

TRIBES is a philosophical approach towards classroom and school management.  It provides a basic understanding of how people communicate and express themselves.  Social agreements are formed between students and teachers. Every student must agree.  “No put downs, Right to Pass”.

K.G. students who portray positive characteristics can have their name put in a draw to win tickets to a Sarnia Sting Game.

It takes a few years to develop fully into a school.

80% of K.G. staff are trained.  Approximately 900 teachers are trained Board-wide.

Parents can google “tribes in schools” to get more information

?Two grants have been applied for.  We should know in January if we are successful.  Money must be used by June 30^th.

a) Tribes training for parents…Tribes beyond the classroom.

b) Parents as Partners in Education.

EQAO Results:

?Standardinzed testing is done in many countries world-wide.   Prior to 8 years ago, Ontario did not have a standardized testing measurement of school success.  Testing is done in Spring in grades 3, 6 & 9 with results being made available to schools the following fall.

?Traditionally, our school has done very well.  This year, there was an isolated “blip” in grade 6 math.  The lower score only effects 5-10% of the students which translates to only 2 students.

?Positive view of problem:  There are many teachers at the school who are energized and willing to take on the challenge presented by the EQAO results.  The School Improvement plan will include math gender variations.  Statistically speaking, boys learn differently from girls.  On tests like this, girls traditionally score significantly higher than boys.  Most level 2 marks are earned by boys, and most level 3 marks are performed by girls.  Boys will start to excel in high school.

Grade 8 teachers at K.G. get feedback from grade 9 high school teachers once EQAO results are in.  It helps grade 8 teachers see where improvements can be made.  (The same applies to grade 4 & 7 teachers.)  Teachers want to meet everyone’s needs; even kids who excel.

?Johnston Memorial parents worked with kids by bringing in fruit and muffins during EQAO.

?No one is exempt from writing.

?Some schools make it a celebration.  Treats are provided following the testing.

7.Website Upgrade: (Leanne)

?We will be getting our own website domain and the school will cover the minimal monthly fee.

?Kinggeorgesixth.com

Matt needs to know the content that we would like to have on the site.

Judy Knox has been informed that we will no longer being using the services of ebtech.  Judy will still be doing the regular updates for us once the new site is established.

?Ideas from parents:

Template for forms on-line

Families with dual custody and two households would like to be able to access info on-line so both households can be kept up to date on classroom activities.

Matt has permission to take pictures of school for the website, inside and outside, providing no students are in the pictures.

Legal pictures from istock.com will be used of students, who aren’t K.G. students.

Include internet links to homework help, general internet safety, school bus info

Perhaps links can be separated into primary, junior, intermediate divisions.

Hope to include all forms for pizza days, milk orders, etc.

No permission forms will be put on line.  Too much information is available to people who are not members of the school community.

Sporting events can be included. They are public through the media.

Classroom teachers will not be putting assignments on-line.

Must be kept user friendly.

Mention peanut allergies: Peanut Free School

?Can people copy pictures off of web site?  Leanne will investigate.

T.R.I.B.E.S. info should be included.

8. School Beautification

?We will be applying for funding.  Kelly is organizing parent committee for landscape design.

The final product will be very low maintenance.

Request for parent help will go out in next School Newsletter.

9. Other Business

?Melissa Dent has been appointed to Board wide committee for Character Development.  It will be a District wide model

?Mr. Smith will be returning to school on Thursday.

?Ms. Strickland will be retiring December 31^st.

?Laurie Therriault has been appointed to the Vice Principal Pool.

K.G.V.I. has received a plaque for recognition of 10 years participating in the milk program.

?Hopefully our new web site will be up and running by the next meeting.

?Babysitting for parents should be provided at the next meeting for 2 years and older.  Insurance is an issue so the babysitters cannot be paid.  They may only receive an honorarium.

 

Next Meeting:

6:30

Tuesday January 13, 2009

K.G.V.I. Library.

 

October 21, 2008 6:30 p.m.

 

 

Present: Adam Miller, Anita Trusler, Tracey Machan, April Barnard, Jodi Hamilton, Lori Schoch, Jane Baker, Janice Clark, Lauri Rowlilnson Thorpe, Kelly Steeves, Laurie Therriault, Linda Unsworth, Erica MacGregor, Jamie Davies, Taylor Lea, Sharon Nethercott.

Regrets: Beverly Woods,

Opening Remarks and Welcome:

1. Anita welcomed everyone to the meeting and requested e-mail addresses from new members.

2.  Vice Chair: Tracey will maintain this position until someone steps forward.

3.School Beautification: Roberta, from the School Board, was invited as a guest to begin planning for our School Beautification Project.

Due to contract specifications, teachers and Board staff are not allowed to pull weeds, but parents are.  There needs to be a commitment from parents to care for gardens prior to any new ones being developed. 

? Board may match money raised dollar for dollar to a maximum of $7,500.00.  We must apply for this money.  There isn’t usually a lot of competition from other schools.  Roberta will be a liaison between parents and School Board.

We need to develop a plan and have a system in place to have volunteers water every week, especially during summer. Should look at grounds in entirety when developing Landscape Design.  Perennials should be used.  Roberta has a list of species that Board will not use as too much maintenance is required.  Drought tolerant species should be highlighted.  Roberta will provide list of plants that Board will maintain. She is able to purchase plants at whole sale cost.  Board should be willing to pay for top soil.  If we fund raise and purchase appropriate plants, they will do the labour.

In applying for funding, an outdoor sign for school announcements could be included in the request.

Kelly will take lead for parent committee.

November Newsletter: make a request for “Avid Gardeners” to form a committee.

4.   Family Fall Event:

$1,416.76 was raised.  There was $89.77 in expenses.  Money raised was used to eliminate the deficit from playground equipment that was recently installed.  2 scanners were also purchased.

The remaining balance is $200.52.

Feedback: very positive, relaxed environment.

?Suggestion to move ticket selling closer to food area.  That way people don’t have to walk to the front of the school to buy tickets and then walk back to the BBQ’s.

There were more cash sales on site this year.

5. Financial Report:?Debt has now been paid off from last year

There have been few transactions at this point in the school year.

$200.00 was spent on scanners

Book Fair: $2,652.65 was raised.  Money is returned to school in the form of new library books.  The BBQ is not negatively impacting book sales.

?Milk – priced to break even.

?Pizza Day: money was lost because primary students were out of school on a field trip.  The cost of food is going up, but the price we charge to students hasn’t increased accordingly.

The company supplying donuts has started charging for delivery.

?All fund raisers must go through School Council ( and Adam) to track the number of times forms are sent to parents asking for more money.

6. Fundraising Report (Kelly)

The Magazine Fundraiser closed today.  It is hoped that $2,000.00 will be raised.

We are considering purchasing a Fund Raising Banner that can be used at School games, field trips and special events. One measuring 10x3 ft. can be purchased for $80.00. It would include grommet’s at the sides for ease in securing to posts, etc.  By approaching some of the larger industries, it is hoped that 4 companies would be willing to advertise on our banner at a cost of $250.00-$500.00 each.  The money generated could possibly go to another Smart Board in the school.

The School’s canopy snapped in 4 places at a recent cross-country race.  Since canopies were on sale for half price at Canadian Tire, a decision was made to purchase a new one at a cost of $169.00.  It is more wind resistant and a larger size than the old one.  Kelly would like to be reimbursed.

Varsity Wear:  Selling clothing apparel is a service, not a fund raiser.  Items will be made available soon for purchase so they can be used as Christmas Presents.

?Feast Fit for A King: Adam Miller will contact Dominoes Pizza tomorrow.  With each order purchased, Dominoes will donate $5.00 to the school.  There is no work on our part other than sending a flyer home with the students.  It is hoped to have a “Feast” on the last teaching Wednesday of each month.

Any new ideas, please let Council know.

7.Website Upgrade: (Leanne)

Leanne and Judy Knox, met with Matt Mullen of “Red Chair” who has offered to update our school’s web page.  Matt will redesign and upload it to the existing site.  He would like input from us as to the content and any ideas we may have.  The site is currently hosted by eb-tech, but he can host it through his company if we would like.   We could possibly get our own domain for a very minimal fee. ($6.00 per year)

?Council members are asked to check out sites from other schools to see what fits our community.

8. Parent Involvement Committee Update (Tracey)

There are 2 grant applications that we can apply to for funding if we choose.

?a) The school can be awarded up to $1,000.00 to help enhance parent involvement.

Many staff are being trained in T.R.I.B.E.S.  It is hoped to get more families involved in the program.  Currently, most teachers are trained in it.  It is a series of agreements about how we conduct ourselves. (no put downs, conflict resolution, right to pass, I appreciate that…)  It gives validation and empowerment to students.

?b) Family Involvement Seminars.  Money can be used to pay for refreshments, taxi rides, etc. There could be a different seminar for each division that could build capacity within parents to better deal with situations at home.

Primary – literacy

Junior – numeracy

Intermediate: internet safety, cell phones

Tracey is the Chair of PIC

9. Other Business

?Pop Cooler has been donated as a prize for the Dance-a-thon.

?Grade 8 students: The money that they raise from the dance-a-thon will go directly towards their end of the year trip.

?LKDSB – involved with Seoul Korea in an Exchange Program.  Korean students come to Canada for 2 months to be immersed in an English setting.  They will be in Sarnia from January to mid-March and the host family is compensated $650.00 per month per child.  Each host school receives $400.00-$700.00 per child.  We are looking for host families who would be willing to take in a child, similar in age to a child of their own.  The Korean students are already well versed in English.  There is an application process required and it is for students in grades 4 and up.

?Melissa Dent will be making a request at our next meeting regarding the Guitar Program.

EQAO:

We can look and reflect upon results and direct any concerns to Adam. Grade 6 results were “rocky” in math and teachers are responding to the issue.  Individual parents can address teacher and/or principal.

 

Next Meeting:

6:30

Tuesday November 11, 2008

K.G.V.I. Library.

 

 

 

King George VI School

School Council

2007/2008

 

February 12, 2008 6:30 p.m.

Present: Jane Nicholson, Tracey Machan, Kelly Steeves,  Beverly Woods, Leanne Snider, April Barnard, Jane Baker, Anita Trusler, Sharon Nethercott.

Absent: Carol Kloostra, (snow storm)

                                                           

1. Opening Remarks and Welcome:  Tracey welcomed everyone to the meeting.

                                                 

2. Minutes from January 2008

Discussion continued about the Balanced Day.  Lakeroad School is not on the Balanced Day as was mentioned in the January Meeting.  Recess time was adjusted to accommodate the 100 minutes for literacy requirement.

3. School Website:

Leanne has a contact who is interested in doing some Community Service by updating the School’s Website.  Sharon will contact Judy Knox about the matter as she started the web page back in 1999 and continues to update meeting minutes for us on the site.

It was suggested that Parent Council would like to have updates from School Council.  Kelly will contact Ms. Strickland  (teacher rep) about getting their meeting minutes.

4. Mission Statement and Strategic Plan

This item has been tabled to the next meeting. Parent Council will have the opportunity to review it in the planning stages.

                                                                                   

5. Guest Speaker

In the interest of getting more parents out to meetings, Tracey suggested the possibility of bringing in Guest Speakers.  Money from the Parent Involvement Committee could be used to pay for travel expenses, etc.

Taf Lounsbury was suggested as a speaker.  She is on contract with the Education Secretariat to develop literacy and numeracy policies.  Tracey will ask Carol to invite her.

We could have 2 speakers per school year.  Anita suggested an Anti-Bullying speaker who educates parents about becoming aware and what warning signs to watch for in their children that could indicate they may be a bully.  Joanne Klauk-Labelle would be a good speaker for this topic.

Anita will update council about particulars for a Cyber Bullying Presentation at St. Patrick’s High School in Sarnia.

School Council members are asked to gather names and contacts for future presentations

6. Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)

Bill 212:  This Bill changes the process involved in expelling students from school.  We will be provided with an information package at a later date.

The PIC is considering placing schools into Family Groups.  We would be included in the same family with Bridgeview, Lakeroad, Errol Road, Rosedale, Cathcart and Confederation Central.  This grouping would allow us to get together to discuss common issues/problems that arise.

In the fall, we could ask parents to provide an e-mail address if they would like to be notified (by blind copy) about meetings and upcoming activities.  This might help to increase attendance at our meetings.  Would it be possible for Janet to send out “blind copy” messages if the messages were prepared and sent to her?  In this way, parents can be assured that other people won’t be able to access their e-mail addresses.

J.K. Parent Night is May 7^th.  Tracey suggested that we should have a table set up to let new parents know about us.

7. Fundraising Report: 

Old information is still on financial report.  Could things like “Duct tape the Principal” be removed since they make the report very confusing?  It would be nice if School Council Money could be arranged separately from money raised for field trips and excursions.  Then, we, as a Council, would have a better idea of the total money that we have raised.

We would like to have “Feast Fit for a King” more often in the school year.  We have only done it once this year.

Canadian Family Magazine: Kelly mentioned that they had an article on the 2 tiered school system.  Some governments don’t want money raised by School Councils going towards books and equipment as it isn’t fair to the poorer schools who don’t have a lot of success with fund raising.

Dance-a-thon: May 2, all day.

Kelly is still trying to find a D.J. as the one who did such an excellent job last year has retired. Bev will book popcorn and cotton candy machines.  Last year we ran out of food.  Glow in the dark necklaces were a big hit.  We will try to have 3 large prizes, rather than a lot of tiny ones.  Freezer treats will be considered since we should have a freezer by then.

8. K.G. “Improvements”:  A centralized storage area has been set up for teachers I room 1. The cupboards have been cleaned out.  New parent resources will be catalogued and set up on a shelf.

9. Volunteer Appreciation:

Each teacher should be asked to supply a list of volunteers within their classrooms.  We would like to have a social “thank you” time for school volunteers.  Everyone would be invited, even though they may not be able to come.

10. Other Business/FYI

Alexander McKenzie has a regular breakfast for their teachers.  Should we do this for our teachers?  There are approximately 20 school staff.  Tracey will investigate a date for Teacher Appreciation.  School Council would work together to supply the food

 

Next Meeting:

Tuesday April 8, 2008

6:30

K.G.V.I. Library.

 

 

January 15, 2008 6:30 p.m.

 

Present: Carol Kloostra, Jane Nicholson, Tracey Machan, Kelly Steeves, Beverly Woods, Lori Schoch, Leanne Snider, Sharon Nethercott.

In attendance for part of meeting: Mike Murray, Nicki Croteau (student)

1. Opening Remarks and Welcome:  Tracey welcomed everyone to the meeting.

2. Smart Boards Presentation:

Mike Murray, with the assistance of grade 7 student, Nicki Croteau, demonstrated the abilities of the Smart Board. Nicki presented a Book Report that she had prepared on the computer.  The Smart Board is an interactive tool.  Any program on the computer can be projected onto the Smart Board screen.  Simply by touching the screen, students can maneuver objects. ie: Provinces can be moved into position on a map of Canada…a protractor can be used to measure an angle.  Teachers are able to show everyone a new skill all at once.  It is an engaging tool for all, but is especially beneficial for boys and primary level students.

Some schools host Korean students during the school year.  Funding from the program can be used to purchase Smart Boards.  Some schools have been able to place a Smart Board in every classroom.

King George VI currently has 3 Smart Boards.  The teachers who have them in their classrooms are open to letting other teachers use the Boards when they are out of their rooms.

 

3. Minutes from October 2007

Johnathon Barnard has volunteered to transplant shrubs/plants from an unkempt garden to the front of the building for a more aesthetically pleasing approach to the school.

Treasurers:  Through research, it has been determined that most School Councils do not have a treasurer.  We always have 2 people to count money.

4. Computer Lab Plans

In order to get better use of school computers, it is hoped to move them out of the library and into room 1, which would enhance the use of both rooms.  This would also allow better use of the library. Carol is looking into the cost of moving the electrical posts into room 1.  There is no air conditioning in the library, which isn’t good for the computers in hot weather and the Board will not install window air conditioners.

The small room off of the gym will be used as a “Book Room” for the teachers.  In order to make room for the “new”, the room must be cleaned out.

5. Child and Youth Worker

A Child and Youth Worker has been hired full-time through the SEEK program for the school.  Janice Payne (Rice) will deal with behavioral issues and monitor playground activity.  Some of her duties will include organizing Bullying presentations and group social skills training.  She may also develop a “Student of the Week” program.

6. Balanced Day

   It has been strongly recommended by the Board that we provide 100 minutes of uninterrupted learning for literacy to improve EQAO scores.  As a result, Carol is looking into our options, which include changing the schedule to the Balanced Day.

   Jane said that many schools have rejected the Balanced Day.  Parents can check out a government publication called, “What Works?” at:

   www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacy/numeracy...

   Jane Nicholson said that the easiest option for achieving 100 minutes of uninterrupted literacy instruction was to move the morning recess ahead by 15 minutes.

7. Fund Raising Report

We will be proceeding with the 3 major fund raisers.  Many parents object to being continually asked to buy items. 

Magazines:  There is currently no update available.  We need to ensure that we are kept up to date with the magazine fund raiser since it is not done by School Council.

Cookie Dough:  Forms will go out this week.  We will get a 40% profit from money raised.  The dough is made in a peanut free facility.  Students can earn gifts by selling the cookie dough.  Prizes will be awarded to the class raising the most money.

Dance-a-thon:  May 2, 2008

Kelly is looking into finding a new D.J. as the one used last year has retired.  Bev will book the popcorn maker.  Our goal is to install primary equipment in the school yard this summer.

Funnel basketball Nets have been discussed in the past.  New asphalt needs to be put down before installation, but there is no money for new asphalt.

Benches for intermediate area would be a good investment for the older students who like to stand/sit around and talk.

Spirit Wear:  We are in a deficit.  Clothing will be offered again in March.  This time, we don’t have to pay for digitizing our logo, which will decrease our overhead.

8. Volunteer List:  Bev will call parents from the list for help with the Dance-a-thon.

Milk:  Need a new milk delivery system.  Bev will buy milk bags for $6.00 each which will help to keep the milk cold.  Bev was pleased to announce that the Milk Room has been cleaned

9. Newsletter:  Please get information to Tracey as soon as possible.

10. Trips and Excursions:  Money from magazine sales will be designated to offset trip costs.

11. Other Business:

J.K. registration:  Janet takes care of the registrations.

Freezer and counter tops:  Counter has been cut for freezer installation once Kelly picks one up.  It will be used for freezies, etc. in the hot weather.

Existing primary equipment update:  Wooden equipment has been closed for the winter.  The wooden bridge was repaired and will be checked again after the winter to make sure all components are fine. Once the ground thaws, it can be re-opened if there are no further problems.

Premier’s Awards for Teaching Excellence.  Forms are available for anyone wishing to nominate a teacher.

Web Site:  Lianne knows someone who might be willing to update our web site.  She will contact him.  Tracey said that there is $500.00 from the Parent Involvement Committee that could possibly be used for this purpose.

 

Next Meeting:

Tuesday February 12, 2008

6:30

K.G.V.I. Library.

 

October 9, 2007 6:30 p.m.

Present Larry Babcock, Jane Nicholson, Tracey Machan, Kelly Steeves, Anita Trusler, Beverly Woods, Lori Schoch, , Sharon Nethercott, Tamara Lowe, Janet Robbins, Carol Kloostra

Regrets: Tracy Windover, Leanne Snider, April Barnard

1. Opening Remarks: Tracey welcomed everyone.  Introductions were made. Our new principal was in attendance and was introduced to all.  Carol Kloostra is the Vice Principal at Tecumseh and also teaches music at the school.  Carol will be starting her new position on November 1^st.

Thank you to Carol for taking the time to introduce herself to Parent Council members!

2. Minutes from last meeting:

Note: that Suzanne Schofield purchased “parent information books” with funding from the Parent Community Involvement Fund.

Lori Schoch will attend “176 ways to involve Parents” – A Hands-on Workshop on Oct. 18 – 4:00-8:00 p.m. Betty Bolt will be the speaker   Each school will invite a parent, teacher, and principal. KGVI representatives will now be Lori Schoch, Jane Nicholson, and Larry Babcock. Tracey Machan will also be in attendance as a committee member.

3. Principal Retirement

Larry will be retiring from the School System as of Hallowe’en, October 31^st.  We wish him all the best in the years to come.

4. Family Fall Event – BBQ and Library Book Fair

We had the most parent volunteer helpers ever!  Very positive feedback from parents and teachers.

$1,200.00 was raised from BBQ.  $168.00 of that was the result of the raffle.

Recommendations for next year:

*promote that event ISN’T an interview. “Meet & Greet”.  If parents’ would like more time, they should make an appointment with the appropriate teacher.

*test sound system in advance so it doesn’t filter into classrooms.

*request 10% of profit from ice cream sales.

*count people for overall attendance.

5. Fundraising Update:

Magazine Subscriptions:  Friday October 12 is the deadline for submissions.  Goal is $3,500.00.  Kelly will make an announcement in the morning to remind everyone to bring in their order forms.  There is supposed to be a prize for the classroom raising the most money, but no one is sure if that is true.

Cookie Dough: - Christmas fund raiser.

Dance-a-thon: Friday May 2/08.  The goal is $6,000.00 towards replacement of primary playground equipment.

School Spirit Wear.  This has been delayed until after the magazine fund raiser is complete.  und raiser.

Feast for a King: We will continue to work with Dominoes for now.

6. Volunteer List

Letters went out to parents last week.  Need to make sure that follow-up phone calls are made.  We want to let parents know that their offers to help are appreciated.

7. Phone Tree

Needs to be updated every year.  The only time it would be used is if the students get to school and have to be sent home early.  Schools are rarely closed. It was decided that since the Board does not require Parent Councils to have a phone tree, that we wouldn’t continue to pursue this task. Many people have cell phones, so it is easier to get the message out quickly than in the past when we depended upon 2 school lines only.

8. Garden Update:

Butterfly Garden is over grown.  Roberta (Board Gardner) didn’t report back to Beverly.  It is hoped that flowers from the Butterfly Garden outside of Jane Nicholson’s classroom can be transplanted to the front.  One problem is that there isn’t any water available out front. Johnathon Barnard has offered to help with the School gardens.

9. EQAO

EQAO testing is a snap shot of how students are doing in a certain period of time.  King George VI students scored above the Board average.  Level 4 students need to explain “how” and “why”, even in math questions.  Teachers give students as many opportunities as they can to practice these skills.

There is a noticeable difference in the results of boys v.s. girls.  The pattern of girls scoring higher is consistent across the Board.  Activities which engage boys in school need to be considered.  Boys are basically “locked in” at school, whereas girls tend to want to please, thus putting more information into their answers.  Boys don’t see the importance of school, which shows a difference in attitudes.  Unfortunately, most stories presented in tests were not gender neutral.  It would be helpful if boys were assessed differently.

Note:  Assessments show that boys catch up to girls by grade 9.

10. Other Business

Currently, School Council doesn’t have a treasurer.  We considered finding out what School Council’s at other schools do.  After much discussion, it was determined that the school is always going to have to double check balances, so perhaps there isn’t any point in doing it twice. Sometimes too many people can cause problems.

Tracey will investigate what other Councils do at the next Parent Involvement Committee Meeting.

Smart Boards:

The 3^rd. one is about to be installed in the school.  We now have one for each division. (primary, junior and intermediate.)  They can’t be moved around on carts so need to be installed in a room permanently.  (Mr. Murray, Ms. Therriault, Mrs. Hirtle each have one) Smart Boards are hooked up to a lap top computer.  It allows students to move things on the screen.  They can be used across the curriculum.  For example, satellite maps of Sarnia and Toronto can be compared.  They can be used for math, social studies, etc. and are very engaging for learning. 

The most recent Smart Board purchase cost $2,900.00.  Installation is an additional $1,200.00-$1,500.00.

Larry suggested that some students could do a presentation to Parent Council at one of our meetings to demonstrate this new technology.

Custodial Staff:

It was noted that broken glass was seen in the school parking lot for several days in a row.  The custodial staff are required to walk the school grounds every day to watch for hazards. Larry contacts Police to inform them when we have a problem.

*Parents should report concerns to the office. It was also noted that silverfish have been seen in the milk room.

Thanks to Larry for everything he has done for the school in the past 5+ years!  An assembly will be held on October 29^th at 1:00.  Each class will do something for his Retirement.

Next meeting

Tuesday November 13, 2007

School Library

6:30 p.m.

 

September 11, 2007

4:30 p.m.

Present: Larry Babcock, Jane Nicholson, Tracey Machan, Kelly Steeves, Anita Trusler, Beverly Woods, Lori Schoch, Leanne Snider, Sharon Nethercott,

Regrets:  Tracy Windover, Tamara Lowe

1. Opening Remarks: Tracey welcomed everyone to a new school year.  Introductions were made.

2. School Council: May Minutes were passed.

Nominations were received and the positions for the 2007/2008 are as follows:

Tracey Machan – Chair

Anita Trusler, - Vice Chair

Beverly Woods – Volunteer Co-ordinator

Kelly Steeves – Fund Raising

Sharon Nethercott – Secretary

Jane Nicholson – Staff volunteer

Larry Babcock – Principal

Lori Schoch - Member

Leanne Snider – Member at Large

Tracy Windover - Member

Tamara Lowe – Member

All parents are welcome to attend meetings, but only those submitting a nomination form will be considered to be School Council Committee Members.

3. Minutes:

*Business arising from the minutes:  Mould Assessment.  The report has been received at the school, where it was found to not be an issue at KGVI.  “Stantec” were hired to do the testing by sampling various parts of the building and comparing the results with the outside air.  No abnormalities were found.  Recommendations, however, were made regarding water leakage in some locations.  Conclusions were made that the school is a healthy safe environment for both staff and students.

*Suzanne Schofield spent money on parent resource materials.  Parents will be able to check out material from the library.  We need to develop a card system to keep track of borrowed material.  Annual funding is available from this source.

*We need to find someone to update our internet site, possibly a high school student.  This item was tabled to the next meeting.

May minutes were passed and approved.

4. Summary from Parent Involvement Committee:

This committee consists of 10 parents from the Lambton/Kent Board as well as Gayle Stucke and Board Admin. staff.

*Oct. 18 – 4:00-8:00 p.m. Betty Bolt will speak on “176 ways to involve Parents” – A Hands-on Workshop.  Each school will invite a parent, teacher, and principal. KGVI representatives will be Anita Trusler, Jane Nicholson, and Larry Babcock. Tracey Machan will also be in attendance as a committee member.

Conflict Resolution:  Information can be found on the Board Web Site at www.lkdsb.net.  Click on School Council, then Parent Communication Guidelines – Conflict Resolution.  (This information should be included in the School Council Newsletter.)

5. Family Fall Event: Thursday September 20, 5:00 p.m.

Money raised from this event will be put toward school excursions. ie. bus costs.

Kelly will prepare 3 easels to have on display in the lobby.  One chart will show a “thermometer showing money currently raised towards the next goal. Chart 2 will show a preliminary drawing for the new primary equipment.  Chart 3 will show a pie graph depicting the fund raising plan.

Media will be contacted.

Parent volunteers are being recruited to assist throughout the evening. Student Council members will assist with flow of people.  Each family will pre-order their food.  Food tickets can be picked up at the Ticket booth.  They will be filed in alphabetical order by family surname.  Hot dogs, hamburgers and beverages will be sold.  Some cash sales will be available.  Bring toonies for ice-cream galore and cotton candy.  Ice cream will include a peanut free product and frozen yogurt.

5:00: Raffle Tickets go on sale.  Prizes include a Muskoka Adirondack chair and some potted chrysanthemums.  Families will be asked to help with “meet and greet”.

5:30-6:00 Teachers will be in the classroom.  This is NOT an interview.  Parents can meet the teacher and find their child’s desk/work.

BBQ’s will be located outside along the gym wall.  Some families have donated their own BBQs for the event.  Lots of food will be pre-made and kept warm in purchased foil holders placed inside steamers.

T-shirts:  No T-shirt sales will be made during this event.  (Order forms will be made available at a later date to reduce confusion during evening activities.) Samples will be on display so parents can get a visual and decide what they would like to purchase in the future. 

Book Fair:  Library volunteers will be selling books in the library.  Profit from the book fair will be used to purchase more books for the library.

6:30 : Ribbon Cutting: A large bow will be tied around the new playground equipment and cut for the “Grand Opening”.

6. Fundraising Report

Magazine Fundriaiser.  Thanks to Cathy Brinksman for co-ordinating this project.   September 26^th will be the school kick off assembly.  Funds raised will be used for primary playground equipment and school activities. A chart will be displayed in the foyer to track class progress.  A prize may be awarded to the winning class.  In the past, some parents have said that they did not receive the purchased magazine.  It is important to keep communication open and to make sure buyers are aware that some magazines are only published 4 times per year.  It should be suggested that parents keep their receipts in case there is a problem with delivery.

Cookie Dough – We can get a 40% profit.  We may also try selling specialty coffees, etc. which can provide a 45% profit.  Order forms will be sent home November 1^st with delivery one week before Christmas.

Feast Fit for A King – This has been a successful fundraiser in the past in which we receive 25% of the profit.  Dominos has been the supplier for the past few years.  Other Pizza restaurants may be explored to see if we can get a bigger cut of the profit.

Recipe Book:  Extra copies will be for sale at the BBQ.

Dance-a-thon – To be held in May

We will not be doing poinsettia, cheese or flower fundraisers this school year.

7. Varsity Clothing: This is just a service to the student body.  We will not be making a profit.  One dollar has been added to the price of each item to cover the cost of digitizing the School Logo.  In addition, each teacher will receive a Golf Shirt for free which they can wear to the BBQ.

Larry reviewed the Umbrella Category Summary for School Expenses.  Money is designated for different goals.  All money is carefully tracked.  Summary can be reviewed upon request.

8. Volunteer List:  A new volunteer co-ordinator position was proposed and filled by Beverly Woods.  An updated volunteer list should be re-sent to parents.  It is good to have 2 parent volunteers per classroom, particularly for pizza days.  Parents are often not placed in their own child’s classroom.

9. Phone Tree

The purpose of the phone tree is to quickly contact parents of kids in grades K-6 if there is a school emergency and the kids are to be sent home.  It needs to be revised every year.

Tabled to next meeting.

10. Garden Update

Roberta, a Board Employee who looks after school grounds, would like to move some of the plants from the Butterfly Garden outside Jane Nicholson’s classroom to the front of the building.  These gardens need to be maintained.  Perhaps a Beautification Group could be formed.  Parents may be willing to donate plants from their home gardens.  Alexander Mackenzie students in the Horticulture Department may be able to do the work for a moderate cost.

11. Other Business/FYI

Summer Upgrades:  A large section of the roof was redone.  Lots of flashing was replaced.  The back pavement still needs to be fixed.  Beverly mentioned that one of the benches in the playground is broken.  Larry will notify custodial staff.

*Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) – Monthly meetings are held at Wallaceburg District Secondary School in the library at 7:00 p.m.

Nov. 22        Mar. 27

Dec. 13        Apr. 24

Jan. 24        May 15

Feb. 21       June 12

In addition to the listed meeting dates, two open houses will be held:

October 10 – John McGregor S.S. and Oct. 17 – Alexander Mackenzie.

Sept. 27 – “Secrets of Discipline” – free to parents

7:00-8:30 p.m. Lambton Centennial School – 3823 Oil Heritage Road

speaker – Ronald Morrish – Canadian Author of “With All Due Respect”

Jane Nicholson has heard him speak and highly recommends the presentation to anyone able to attend.

 

Next Meeting

Tuesday October 9, 2007

6:30 p.m.

School Library.

All future meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the school library.

Nov. 13

Jan. 15

Feb. 12

Apr. 8

May 13

 

King George VI School

School Council

2006/2007

 

King George VI School Council Meeting

April 3, 2007

6:30 p.m.

Present: Larry Babcock, Jane Nicholson, Tracey Machan, Ron Cooke, Sharon Nethercott,

Regrets: Kelly Steeves, Jane Lindsay

1. Opening Remarks: Tracey welcomed everyone.

2. Minutes: February minutes were approved, but not viewed at meeting.

K.G. VI School council newsletter was reviewed.

Fundraising Update:

Information will be sent out for the Dance-a-thon on Tuesday May 1^st.  If some students don’t want to participate, they will be supervised elsewhere as is done with the intermediate dances.

Sponsor form needs some changes and additions: ie, times for participation and a disclaimer discouraging primary children from going door to door for sponsors.  The class raising the most money will receive $100.00 cash to use as they wish.

D.J., Johnny Classic has been booked.  Kelly attended the Bright’s Grove Dance – a – thon and said that he “really makes the dance” with costumes and lots of audience participation.  The kick off assembly will be held on Tuesday May 1^st. at 1:00.  This is a ‘B’ Day so it is hoped that someone from the committee could go into the kindergarten classes on an ‘A’ day to bring those students on board with the activity.

The committee is looking for spot dance prizes.

For every $25.00 raised, the student’s name will go into a draw for an MP3 player or a bike.

A large thermometer is expected to be erected in the lobby to show progress in fund raising,.

Larry suggested contacting Dominoes Pizza and All Season’s Trophies for donations since we have a good working relationship with them.  Taxable receipts will not be issued as we are not a charitable organization.

Cook Book: Cathy Brinksman organized the publishing of the first King George VI Cook Book.  Her sister, Anne Devereux-Abel, is the Human Resources Manager at STARTEK and they made a donation of  almost $1,200.00  to pay for the book to be printed at Staples.  A design cover contest was also initiated in the school.

Jump Roper for Heart: should be only other fund raiser this spring,

4. Playground:

$2,600.00  available to us for school Beautification will be used towards the playground.

There will be a sand base below the new equipment.  The general consensus is that it is much better than the traditional pea sand which can be a throwing and traction problem.

Soccer posts will be installed in May by Board Staff.  The Board has agreed that since they removed the posts, that they should be responsible for re-installing new posts.

5. Schools in the Media

Mould has been found in some area schools.  This primarily involves schools using portable.  There is no mould at KGVI of which Larry is aware.  All schools will be tested.  “Stan Tech” is scheduled to test our school next week, after school hours.  A report will be issued on any findings.  A visual inspection was completed during the winter of 2007 and there were no issues presented.  Next week’s inspection will be more intense and will include air quality for the whole school.  The school distributed mould information prepared by the Health Unit this past week.

6. Parent Involvement Committee

This committee was established in June 2006 to give parents an effective link to the Director of Education, Chair and Vice Chair of the Board.  All minutes and membership are available on the Board’s website.

Ideas were discussed about how to spend the school’s $500.00 that is granted to involve parents.  We will look at purchasing gift cards for the BBQ in the fall, parent resources and possibly a volunteer thank you.  Tracey will review and ask Suzanne Schoffield for resource suggestions and costs.

Results of the grants approved from the December 2006 submissions were reviewed. KGVI applied, but was not offered funding this time.  Please refer to list distributed at meeting.

8. Other Business/FYI

EQAO will beheld at our school from May 20 to June 1 for grade 3 & 6 students.

*J.K./S.K. registration.  Capping 20 students per class.  We are not accepting out of boundary students during registration even if siblings are in program

*Current students have to write request to stay (if out of bounds). All have been sent a letter advising they may be asked to leave.

* New Roof.  Bids are currently coming in to determine the contractor. Ron expressed concern regarding material to be used in roof replacement.  Another school had children exposed to asphalt roof, causing some to go home ill.

Ron will send an e-mail on behalf of parent council that we do not want.

 

Next Meeting

Tuesday May 8, 2007

6:30 p.m.

 

 

King George VI School Council Meeting

February 13, 2007

6:30 p.m.

Present: Larry Babcock, Jane Nicholson, Kelly Steeves, Sharon Nethercott,

                                                      

Regrets: Tracey Machan

 

1. Opening Remarks: Kelly welcomed everyone.

 

2. Minutes: November minutes were approved.

 

3. Fundraising Update:

 

The Fashion Show has been cancelled for this year.  It is hoped that it will be a “go” for next year.

 

In lieu of the fashion show, a Dance-A-Thon has been planned for Friday May 11, 2007 with the purpose of raising money for the installation of playground equipment this year.   All forms have been supplied by Sharon Scarfone.  They just need to be updated with KGVI information.  It is anticipated that there will be 3 different sessions.  The teachers will be choosing the time slot for the different divisions.  Students will be asked to get pledges to dance.  Parent volunteers will be asked to collect money in the classroom.  Mr. Holtz (parent) will be asked to D.J., or possibly supply equipment.  Kelly, Tracey, and Sharon Scarfone will meet on Wednesday March 28th at 3:45 p.m. with the teachers to explain the Dance-A-Thon and answer any questions that may arise.  It is hoped that $5,000.00 will be raised for this event.

 

4. Student placement/Parent Involvement Committees: Postponed to next meeting.

 

5. Phone Tree Update:  There was no update.

 

6. Other Business:FYI

 

*Report Cards will go home on March 27^th for Grades 1-8.

 

*N.B. J.K./S.K. registration:  27 J.K.’s and 2 S.K.’s have registered for the fall.  There is a hard cap of 20 students in the primary grades (K-3).  It may be necessary for out of area students, even those already at the school, to be sent to their proper district.  The strict maximum number of students will create unwanted split classes.  A class could be “closed” by the principal for the remainder of the year, meaning that any new students moving into the area may not be allowed to attend King George VI.

 

Roof Repairs: 3 areas in the school are in need of roof repairs.  Tenders have been sent out and the work will start when the weather co-operates.

Soccer Posts:  The Board has agreed to install new soccer posts in the playground.  Larry has received an e-mail from the Board that quotes have been sent out and that they should be installed in late spring.

 

7. Playground Presentation, Sharon Scarfone, Active Playground Equipment (APE):

 

Tracey and Kelly have checked out locals schools and talked to school councils who have purchased playground equipment in the past few years.  They are looking at Junior Level (grades 4,5,6) Equipment, so those students who have been waiting the longest for playground equipment will be able to enjoy some while they are still at K.G.VI.  It is hoped that the current primary equipment will have an additional 2 year life span so that there will be time to raise money for that division.  The specific age group for which equipment will be purchased, is still open for discussion.  We currently have $12,596.69 plus $2,600 received from the “Yard Beautification Program” – total of $15,196.69!!

APE manufactures it’s equipment with as much welding as possible.  This results in cost savings because there are fewer bolts to tighten during maintenance checks.  They provide a 2 year warranty on parts and labour and 3 years on other labour.  Equipment can be designed for students aged 5-12.  Sharon will design the equipment to meet our needs.  It can be designed so the students can stay on for a long time, moving from one section to the next without having to touch the ground.  Six to 8 weeks is required for installation once decision is made to purchase equipment.

 

8. Community Question Period: There were no questions.

 

Next Meeting

Tuesday April 3, 2007

6:30 p.m.

K.G.V.I. Library

 

 

November 14, 2006 Meeting

6:30 p.m.

 

Present:Larry Babcock, Jane Nicholson, Kelly Steeves, April Barnard, Tracey Machan, Jane Lindsay, Sharon Nethercott

Regrets: Ron Cook

1. Opening Remarks:

Tracey welcomed everyone to the meeting.

2. Minutes:

Minutes of October meeting were reviewed and approved.  Note that Ian Steeve’s company will not be absorbing the cost of the soccer nets.  They are willing to build new nets to current safety standards.

Note:  The school originally had 2 metal soccer posts which were removed when the playground was re-seeded in the centre field.  Council believes that the Board of Education should be responsible for the replacement of the nets since the Board had them removed.

Action: Tracey to contact Andy Schiebly who is the current operations manager to see if he can locate the old nets or pay for new ones.

Action:  Kelly to get quote on new nets which will include the dimensions.

 

3. Fashion Show:

It was suggested that the date for this event be on Thursday May 3, 2007 from 7:10-8:10 p,m. to avoid conflicts with girls’ soccer which will probably start the following week.

Doors are scheduled to open one hour early for viewing the silent auction items.

Plan to have an M.C. with a microphone for the show

Refreshments/desserts will be available for sale.

It is believed that 200 people can be accommodated in the school gym.  A centre aisle will be needed along with ushers.  Four, fifteen minute segments (styles) could be included in the time frame.

A silent auction co-ordinated by Bev Woods and Kerry Remple will be the main fund raiser.

Tentative Admission: $5.00 per adult,  $3-$5.00 for youth

There are 327 students in the school = 180 families.

A letter will be sent to parents requesting help in areas of interest, ie: choreography, music, hair style/make-up, business.  Different letters may be sent to parent of different age groups.

$500.00 is available to spend as a thank you for parent volunteers.

 

4. School Chairs Meeting: October 19^th

Step 4 Step:  Grades 7-12– Everyone is a success, even if they don’t go to university.

Computerized career path choices.  Parents can view own child’s path choices.  It should provide flexibility up to grade 10 in case a student changes his/her mind about future path.

 

Grant Proposal Kit

$1,000,000.00 is available to promote involvement of parents who have barriers to assist child. ie: language, transportation

Create parent resource

More money into web site

Workshop, child care

Story teller

Jane – family math nights.  Esso family math program: Could provide child care.

Monthly parent nights

Bullying, safe schools, mediacs (internet safety)

 

5. Fund Raising Update:

Robyn Claeys – Poinsettias

Cheese: Kelly to investigate.  Needs to be done soon to get cheese before Christmas.

Recipe Book fund Raiser: e-mail in recipe for easy family dinners.  Kelly to contact Cathy Brinksman.

 

Freezer: It has been suggested that we could purchase a freezer for the staff room.  Jane N./ Larry will ask teachers at next staff meeting to see if there is a need, (popsicles in spring)  Need to make sure it won’t blow a fuse.

 

6. Web Tool Kudos to Jane Nicholson:

Schoolnotes.com/n7v4h7/jnicholson.html.

Jane has set up a classroom web site for students/parents.  It includes web safety, problem of the week.  Jane would be willing to teach other teachers who are interested.  It is a big commitment on the part of the teacher.

 

7. Other Business

Report Cards

 

Dec. 5 ; East coast Group: Irish/Acadian, grades 1-8 – “The Truth About Christmas”

Dec. 14: a.m. Christmas Assembly, pm. assembly for parents

Nile Link”: Story telling to Junior/Intermediate: ideas for writing, (beginning, middle, end)

March – Symphony – Windsor symphony at St. Christopher School

Remembrance Day Ceremony.  Are parents invited?

 

Help Wanted Form

We would like to find someone interested in helping with the web site to keep it up to date and current.  In next newsletter, advertise that we would like to find someone to help Judy Knox.  Perhaps a high school co-op student could become involved.

 

Playground discussion will be forwarded to the next meeting.

 

8. Community Question Period:

There were no questions from the community.

 

Next Meeting: January 16,  2007

6:30 p.m.

Library, K.G. VI School

 

October 17, 2006 6:30 p.m.

 

Present: Larry Babcock, Jane Nicholson, Kelly Steeves, April Barnard, Ron Cook, Sharon Nethercott

Regrets: Tracey Machan, Jane Lindsay

1. Opening Remarks: Larry welcomed everyone to the meeting.  Tracey was at another meeting for School Council Chairs.

 

2. Minutes of September meeting:  Reviewed and approved.

Items arising from minutes:

What happens to field trip money from last year?  Money should be traceable. Money helps team sports, ie, for busing. Accounting books are brought to zero at beginning of each school year.

ACTION:  Larry to find out what balance was in June, 2006.

Ron and Larry agree to disagree on the general revenue fund.

ACTION: Tracey to mention field trips in Council Newsletter. In newsletter, say, “Thanks to parents who supported…..because now we only have to pay____.

We want to make sure that parents are aware of where the money is spent. Ie) The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and the Stratford Trip.

Nano Challenge:  This is a Robotics program sponsored by Nova.  There will be a competition in Sarnia on November 19^th.  Ten K.G.VI students, mostly female, will be participating from our school.  They will be required to build a robot to perform several tasks, make a power point presentation, do research and complete the challenge using Lego.

3. Playground Supervision:  The Board has a Bullying Intervention Kit.  It includes board games, games, resources, motivational techniques.  The kit is continually being re-built and improved upon each year.  It also includes communication techniques, videos, posters, lots of visuals on responsibility and respect.  Jane Nicholson commented on how well behaved, overall, the students are at this school, especially when compared to other schools where she has taught.  She sees a very positive atmosphere at King George VI which helps to put our problems into perspective.  We acknowledge that problems exist in this school environment, but they are being dealt with.  Bullying is built into the curriculum. New students from other schools, eventually learn about unacceptable behaviour.

4. Fund Raising Report: (Kelly)

Terry Fox run raised $2,350.00.

$10,000.00 has been raised to date for the playground. Kelly and Tracey have met with one company who provided a lot of details about future considerations, including fund raising.  Ape Equipment has been successfully installed at both Rosedale and Bright's Grove Schools.  The company recommends setting a tangible goal with a “display thermometer” to show progress towards the goal.  Perhaps we should have one fund raiser rather than many small ones.  Showing a picture of the piece of equipment beside the thermometer that money is being raised for is recommended.  Meeting with students to assess their needs should be considered.

ACTION: Larry will get name of playground company that the Board of Education uses.

Recommended to reward the kids NOW by getting a piece of equipment with money already raised.

ACTION: Kelly and Tracey will meet with more companies

Soccer Ball nets.  Kelly’s husband will have nets made to match the safety codes.  Two nets will cost $1,500.00  and they price will be absorbed  by his company.

Cheese Fundraiser.  Addibelle may no longer be in business, but there are still plans for a Christmas Cheese fund raiser. 

Robyn will continue the Poinsettia fund raiser.

5. Parent survey:  Parents continue to call the school, offering assistance as coaches, field trip supervisors and class room readers.  The help is greatly appreciated!

6. Spring event: 

We need to look into a spring event now.  A Spring Fling Fashion Show is being considered.  Money would be raised through the admission price and a silent auction.

ACTION: Kelly and April to investigate possibilities.

7. School Council: There have been no new School Council nomination forms returned.

8. Sting Tickets: Larry will remind teachers about following through with the excellent learning days to ensure that kids are nominated.  Mrs. Taylor has had almost every winner.

9. OTHER BUSINESS/FYI

EQAO:

Testing is a snap shot of 5 hours out each child’s learning.  It helps to determine “holes” where improvements could be made. Ie) adjectives, concepts in mathematics.  The concepts change every year.  Testing is good for program evaluation.

Web Based Report Cards:  Reports are being sent home on Monday November 27^th.  Parent interviews will be on November 30^th and December 1^st.  Reports are currently done electronically and internally, but the server can’t handle it.  The Ministry of Education has said that schools are going to start using the web for report cards which will eventually be easier for teachers.  The Ministry will then also have access to the information on a secure site.  Descriptors and comments will be changed.  School needs a new laser printer for these reports.  Larry has attended a workshop on the new system and teachers will be trained on the next P.A. Day.  There are still glitches in the program that need to be ironed out.

Math Trek Licenses: purchased for grades 4,5,6 and grade 7,8.

New Curriculum Revisions:  for language, gr.1-gr.8.

10. Community Question Period:  There were no questions.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 15, 2006

6:30

School Library

 

 

September 12, 2006....6:30 p.m.

 

Present: Larry Babcock, Tracey Machan, Jane Nicholson, Melanie Holtz, Lauri Rowlinson Thorpe, Lori Schoch, Kelly Steeves, Jane Lindsay, Sharon Nethercott

Opening Remarks: Tracey welcomed everyone to a new school year.  Introductions were made.

Minutes of May 2006 were reviewed and approved.

$500.00 is given to each school to be used at Council’s discretion to improve parental involvement.  It must be spent by June 30^th, or the money is lost. Last year we used the money to fund the presentation from Scott Graham, and need to plan how to spend the money for this school year. Please generate ideas for future discussions.

Money is in place from Nova ($850.00) for a robotics program. Ms. Terriault has agreed to be the team leader.  Ten students from grades 5-8 will be selected by the teachers to participate and compete in regional competitions.

 

Summary from “Parent Involvement Committee for Lambton-Kent County” meeting

As chair, Tracey represents K.G. VI. The committee is represented by 10 parents\ school chairs as well as Gail Stucke, (Director of Education), Jane Bryce (Chair of Bd. Of Education),  Scott McKinley, (vice-chair), and Sue Fraser as admin support.  Committee is looking for creative ideas to get more parental involvement in schools.  There is a budget of $9,500.00 for the entire Board. Money could be used to provide resources, fund guest speaker, etc.  An additional approximately $18,000.00 is available for difficult to reach families, such as English as a second language, low income, native families, etc.  (ie, an interpreter could be provided, assist low income families in taking a taxi to school for “Meet the Teacher Night”, etc.).  They will also be meeting with local Band Chiefs for input.

If you have any ideas, please bring them forward to Tracey.

Playground Supervision

Need to support teachers.  Perhaps a “Playground Buddy” program could be put in place.  Intermediate students could wear bright vests to assist with conflict resolution.  Students may be more approachable than teachers.  Great leadership potential.

Bullying resolutions are a part of the curriculum.  Three teachers are on duty during lunch recess.  Many legal issues with parent supervisors.  Also, kids don’t always know who the parents are.  Catholic System has paid lunch time supervisors. Tracey will draft a letter to the Board Superintendent for our next meeting.

Conflict resolution:  Lori will investigate Red Cross Program.

Kelly will investigate “Respected” program. There is a need to reinforce positive role models.

High Park School has a playground playmates program.  Jane N. will assist Tracey in making contact. We could use their template instead of re-inventing the wheel. Possibly have a guest speaker at our next meeting to discuss program.

Fund Raising

Larry updated latest balances.  We are raising money to purchase new playground equipment.  May have presentations in spring to see what is available with the amount of money raised.  We also need to replace the soccer nets that were removed when the field was re-seeded.  No one knows where the old nets are located.  Kelly will draft a letter to the operations Manager, Andy Shebly, to see if they will pay for the new nets.

Kelly will continue to work on fund raising for the year.  We need to ensure that we don’t have too many fund raisers as parents can feel they are pulled in too many directions.

Cathy Brinksman is coordinating the Magazine fund raiser again this fall.  Feasts for a King will continue through Dominos Pizza.

Parent Survey – will be forwarded to next meeting.

Open House, September 21, 2006

Juice and snacks will continue to be offered in the gym.  Tracey will check with Christine Cook regarding letter to be sent to parents.  May have a “Parent Council Table” to let parents know who we are. Kelly will organize juice.

Volunteer List:

The list needs to be revamped, so that it is more specific.  Kelly will “pull organize returned lists.  It should be sent out in October.  Everyone who responds should be sent a letter thanking them for offering to help.

Phone Tree:

Needs to be updated every year.  New phone captains must be determined.  Jane and Tracey will compose a form letter to send to all students.

Other Business:

King George VI School has been adopted by Star Tek to receive 2 Sting tickets per game throughout the season.  Teachers will nominate “star pupils” to win the tickets, with nominations based on behavior, rather than marks.  Jane N. will assist as she has experience from a previous school.  It will be a good, “Excellent Learning Days” promotion.

Future School Council Meeting Dates

October 17, 6:30 p.m. – School library

November 15, 2006

January 16, 2007

February 13, 2007

April 3, 2007

May 8, 2007, - last meeting of school year.

 

 

School Council

2005/2006

 

 

King George VI Minutes

Tuesday November 15, 2005

School Council Meeting

Present: Tracey Machan, Larry Babcock, Judy Miller, Jane Baker, Kelly Steeves, Bessie Fragis, Jane Lindsay, April Barnard, Joelle Harding, Patty Strickland, Sharon Nethercott

Regrets: Ron Cooke, Leanne Barnes, Andrew Tarbitt

1. Opening Remarks

Tracey welcomed everyone.  Introductions were made around the table.  It was great to see new members with so much enthusiasm and interest in the betterment of School Council.

2. Minutes

The minutes of the October 2005 meeting were approved.

3. Community Question Period

There were no questions.

4. School Council Nomination.

Forms are available in the office.  Members were reminded that it is not necessary to attend every meeting.   All are welcome attend when schedules permit

5. Summary of School Chair Meeting

Copies of the minutes were distributed at the meeting.  Highlights are as follows:

Board Growth Plan

• Every Day Counts; Students should still attend on snow days
• Student Success: direction for post-secondary education

• Early School Leavers: providing early intervention to keep kids in school

School Councils were asked to identify if physical changes to the school are needed to meet students needs in the following categories: program needs, future growth, permanent classrooms (to replace portables), community needs and opportunities for partnerships. The following items were identified as things to consider by school council.

Physical Needs of School

• Lunch room
• Lack of coat hooks.  The students in Mrs. Lamb’s class must double up their coats, which could lead to the spread of lice.
• Fenced primary area
• Playground equipment for primary, junior, and intermediate grades
• Goal posts for soccer should be returned.
• Bike rack – Today’s tires are too wide.
• Metal spikes in school yard need to be pulled out

In addition to the physical needs, the following needs were mentioned for the school

• Music program/choir
• Drama club
• Computer club
• Odyssey of the mind
• Spelling bees
• School newspaper

Opportunities for Partnerships: Retired musicians, etc.  Teachers and parents need to take an active roll and connect to the community for guest speakers.  Some partnerships already occur in the school, but it would be nice to lengthen the list of potential contacts for the teachers.

Parents could be asked for suggestions.  Sharon will provide Larry and Tracey with a paragraph to include in the School Newsletter advertising this idea.

6. Guest Speaker Ideas

Bullysmart for parents: How do parents talk about it to their children.  There is a need to educate the parent, as well as the bully.

Younger students should have regular reinforcement of information on being bullysmart .

Tracey will get information on a 2 week camp that the daughter of a friend participated in for kids who have been bullied.

Self Esteem: Big Sisters do a Teen Esteem program

Tracey will contact St. Clair Child and Youth for possible guest speaker on Self Esteem.

Council feels there is a need to get away from the term, “bully”

7. Fundraising Report

We are promoting several fund raisers this year.  It will be important to mention that these fund raisers are providing a service to the parents, and it is up to the parents to decide which ones they will support.

This fall, Fund Raisers  will include:

•Magazine Subscriptions,

•Cheese – will be delivered on Dec. 12  volunteers are needed to help distribute.

•Poinsettias

Mabels Labels

Other fund raisers being considered for later in the school year are:

•Candles

•Cookie dough

•Just Baskets

•Beanstock (which sells soaps) Beanstock will offer a 50% profit. (Valentine’s Day)

Fashion Show

8. Parent Volunteers

A master list has been made. It is important to contact parents who offer their services.  Tracey has composed a thank you letter to send to parents who offer to volunteer.

Jane Lindsay is still working on completing the phone tree.

9. School Council Funds

We are continuing to raise money for the purchase of new playground equipment at the school.

10. School Council Newsletter                         

The Council Newsletter received a number of favourable comments. In past years, School Council Newsletters have proven to be an effective way of communicating with the parents of King George VI students. Anyone with suggestions for topics or who is willing to help, is asked to please see Tracey or Jane.  The newsletter could include…Books your child might like…Have you asked your child…etc.

Next Meeting:

Tuesday January 17, 2006

6:30 p.m.

King George VI School Library

Also:

Tuesday Feb. 21, 2006

Tuesday April 11, 2006

Tuesday May 9, 2006

 

King George VI Minutes

Tuesday October 11, 2005

School Council Meeting

Present: Tracey Machan, Larry Babcock, , Bessie Fragis, Leanne Barnes, Jane Lindsay, April Barnard, Andrew Tarbitt, Sharon Nethercott

Regrets: Ron Cooke, Joelle Harding, , Patty Strickland

 

1. Opening Remarks

Tracey welcomed everyone to School Council. Past Council Goals were mentioned, including Storage Shed, Paving of parking lot, and the Millenium Bricks Project. We were invited to list goals for this year’s Council as follows:

•New Playground Equipment

•Teacher Appreciation: A microwave for the new Staff Room has been purchased. Future “appreciation events” will be planned for the new year

•Grade 7 & 8 Texts. There are not enough texts for all students.  Fund raisers will take place throughout the year to assist in building up this resource.  Greatest need is with history and geography. Parents may also be given the option of purchasing a text for their children.

2. Minutes

The minutes of the September 2005 meeting were approved.

3.Community Question Period

There were no questions.

4. School Council Nominations

Two new members have volunteered to be on School Council. Welcome to April and Andrew.

5. EQAO 04/05 Results Presentation

Larry reported on last year’s overall school results.  Contextual Information was provided including gender, years of schooling (ie, was kindergarten attended) for grade 3 and 6 students.  Accommodations for individual students and reasons for exemption were included.  The official school results will be released November 7-11.  Parents will have the opportunity to view their child’s results.

6. Pupil Accommodation Update

Larry and Tracey attended a Board Meeting about pupil accommodations. King George VI currently has a student body of 326 with 80 students being bused from Sherwood Village  A complete Board overview is underway to look at all of the schools in Sarnia. A couple of schools are in need of repair, and could be possibly closed.  Building a new school in Sherwood Village is one of the options under consideration.  There are approximately 360 students from Sherwood Village currently being bused to other schools within the city.  If a couple of schools were closed, and a new school built in Sherwood, there would be major changes in all Sarnia Schools.  Individual school boundaries would have to be re-assessed.   The review process is ongoing.

7. Fundraising Report

This fall, Fund Raisers will include:

•Magazine Subscriptions,

•Cheese

•Poinsettias.

Other fund raisers being considered are:

•Candles

•Cookie dough

•Just Baskets

•Beanstock (which sells soaps) Beanstock will offer a 50% profit.

8. Food Report

Larry will co-ordinate a “Feast for a King” Pizza Fund raiser within the next few weeks.

9. School Council Funds

We are continuing to raise money for the purchase of new playground equipment at the school.

10. School Council Newsletter  

In the past, a School Council Newsletter has proven to be an effective way of communicating with the parents of King George students. Tracey and Jane will get the project under way.  Anyone with suggestions for topics or who is willing to help, is asked to please see Tracey or Jane. The newsletter could include…Books your child might like…Have you asked your child…

11. Guest Speaker

School Council is not limited to Fund Raisers.  If anyone has a suggestion for a Guest Speaker, who could speak to parents about children’s issues, please let Tracey/Larry know.  ie) Self Esteem in Children or Homework Help.  If the cost isn’t too great, perhaps this type of activity could be organized.

FYI: Terry Fox Run raised $4,700.00 and the Book Fair raised approximately $3.200.00 in books for our school.

 

 

Next Meeting:

Tuesday November 15, 2005

6:30 p.m.

King George VI School Library

 

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