September 16, 2015 School Council Agenda

Rosemont School Council

September 16, 2015

6:30 – 7:30 pm in the school library

Purpose

School Councils provide a means for parents and community to work together with administration, staff and students, to promote the well-being and overall effectiveness of the school community.

Its main role is advisory.

Goals

1. To help build a sense of community within Rosemont School.
2. To develop and promote our school’s presence within the larger community.
3. To promote parent involvement at Rosemont School.
4. To enhance the educational experiences of students at Rosemont School.
5. To develop a school financial plan to support chosen initiatives.

Agenda

TIME                OWNER        ACTION                 ITEM

5 minutes             Jodi              Motion & Vote       Call meeting to order     

                                                                                 Welcome everyone & introductions

                                                                                 Approval of Agenda

                                                                                 Approval of Minutes from last meeting

3 minutes             Jodi              Discussion              Business arising from the minutes

COUNCIL BUSINESS

5 minutes             Shari             Information            Welcome Back Breakfast

5 minutes             Jennifer         Information            Volunteer forms

5 minutes             JJ                  Information             Blog

3 minutes             Jodi               Discussion              Annual Report

                                                                                  Alberta School Council Association

10 minutes          Jodi                Discussion              Set annual schedule – Halloween

                                                                                  Carnival, Movie Night, Stephen’s

                                                                                  Backpacks

SCHOOL REPORT

5 minutes                                    Information            Teacher’s Report

15 minutes          Dave               Information             Principal’s Report

                                                                                                                             

OTHER

2 minutes             Jodi                Information             Next meeting -   October 21^st

                                                                                   Student Development Plan

A Year in the Life of Rosemont School

This information was sent home with students last week, and is posted on the blog for future reference.  Thanks to Jodi for putting this together!

A Year in the Life of Rosemont School

The following is a brief description of some of the special events, programs & gatherings that help make Rosemont School such an incredible community to be a part of!!

Parent Council & Rosemont Fundraising Society

We will meet 7 times this year to make decisions that affect & shape Rosemont School. Everyone is welcome! We always meet on a Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the library.

Dates & Agendas for 2015/16

September 16^th – Organization of School Year; discussion on Assessment; setting of Fundraising Dates

October 21^st – School Development Plan (literacy & numeracy) in response to Grade 4, 5 & 6 Accountability Report that was done in Jan/Feb 2015 (feedback from parents & students)

November 18^th – Response to SDP

January 20^th – TBD

March 16^th – Discussion of new & old program ideas for 2016/17

April 20^th – Principal’s Budget presented for 2016/17

May 18^th – Finalize decisions on programs & budget for 2016/17; annual wrap-up

Fundraising Events for 2015/16

Mid October – early November

Master Meats & Farm to School: Our annual meat & veggie fundraiser. Money raised funds all extra-curricular programs.

November 29/30

Casino: We volunteer at a casino every 18 months. Money raised pays for resource enhancement, residencies, cultural events & performances, field trip transportation.

Mid March – mid April

Spolumbo’s: Our annual sausage fundraiser. Money raised goes into our Playground Fund. We are in the process of fundraising to replace our Playground-as our current one is nearing the end of its lifecycle.

Community Building Programs & Events

September 01^st

Welcome Back Coffee: Parents gather for a coffee & treats in the library on the first morning back

September 9^th

Welcome Back Pancake Breakfast: Families meet in the gym before school to enjoy a delicious breakfast

September 18^th

Terry Fox Run: Students and families are invited to join us as we raise funds for the Terry Fox Foundation

September 28^th – October 2^nd or June

Swimming Lessons: All grades will have a week of swimming lessons at a local pool (Rooms 4, 5 & 7 go first)

October

Alien Inline Skating: All grades will have a week of inline skating lessons during gym time. Includes an evening of skating for the whole family

End of October

Halloween Carnival: Families are invited to dress up for an evening of games & a show by a live magician

Mid November – early December

Stephen’s Backpacks: Families are invited to fill a backpack to help out a local children’s organization

December 17^th

Christmas concert: Students have a chance to celebrate the season & put on a performance for parents

January - February

Zumba: Zumba lessons are incorporated into gym time for all grades. Culminates with an evening of Zumba for the whole family

February 8^th – 10^th

Winter Carnival: Outdoor winter events organized by our Div.2 students as part of our French program

February - April

Yoga: All grades will participate in yoga classes during gym time

April 15^th

Movie Night: Families are invited to the gym for a blockbuster movie & treats. Jammies welcome.

Early June

Staff Appreciation Lunch: Parents are invited to help with a potluck in the library to thank the staff at Rosemont School

Late June

Volunteer Appreciation Tea: Students put on an afternoon performance and serve cake & punch to the volunteers who help make our school so wonderful

End of June

Play Day: Fun outdoor day of activities, parents invited to help out

Year Long Programs:

Buddies: Grade 3 & 4 students have a chance to develop their leadership skills by mentoring a student in Kindergarten or grade 1

Fun Lunches: Once a month students have the chance to order a special lunch through our Fun Lunch program. Forms come out the week before

Volunteering: Parents are invited to help out in class & with special programs/events throughout the year. Look for more information soon from your Room Parent and School Council/Fundraising Society. And please remember to fill out your annual volunteer form & ensure your Police Clearance is done.

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For more information please contact: Jodi Hughes – Rosemont School Chair: hugjodi@gmail.com

Welcome to School Council and Fundraising Society

The School Council and Fundraising Society meet 7 times a year on Wednesday evenings in the library.  The schedule for the 2015-2016 year is:

September 16, 2015

October 21, 2015

November 18, 2015

January 20, 2016

March 16, 2016

April 20, 2016

May 18, 2016

The organization of the groups is separate, but meetings are held back-to-back.  The two meetings usually take about 2 hours total, but interested parents are encouraged to come even if you can’t stay for the full 2 hours.  All parents and caregivers of Rosemont students are members of the School Council and Fundraising Society – all you have to do is show up.

At the School Council meetings, Principal and a Teacher or one of the other Staff always give reports on what is going on at the school, and the council discusses upcoming events.  The School Council sponsors events like the Welcome Back Breakfast (September 9), a Halloween Carnival, a Movie Night, and an end-of-year Staff Appreciation Lunch.  The meetings are also a chance for parents to discuss suggestions or concerns.  We appreciate your help with our activities, whether or not you attend the meetings – every little bit makes a positive difference for our school.

At the Fundraising Society meetings, there is a discussion of the budget and fundraising initiatives.  Currently, the Fundraising Society is working on a major effort: raising over $100,000 for a new playground.

The meetings are a great chance to meet other parents and learn about what’s happening at the school (and sometimes we have snacks).