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Lorne Park Public School Council Meeting Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015

Chairperson: Joni Mann/Jennifer Tsuji Minutes: Katie Bishop Present: LPPS Staff Reps: Jason Billings Parent Reps: Joni Mann, Jennifer Tsuji, Katie Bishop, Katherine Wytrykush, Erica Janjatovic, Francine Vance, Arati Nair, Duncan Warren, Sue Walsh, Michele Fletcher, Eva Benwell, Ian Benwell, Tom Ellard, Sanu Hanspal, Miran Kenk, Ana Maria Constantin, Stacey McCoy, Zildi DiMichele, Sandy Whitman, Kate Waschkowski, Julie Harsman. 1. Welcome: Joni Mann

Meeting commenced at 6:40pm

Approval of May 27th meeting minutes – all in favour

Approval of agenda – all in favour

Role of council reviewed and expectations discussed; Bylaws to be circulated

Approval of Duncan Warren as Treasurer

Approval of Katie Bishop as Secretary

Sanu Hanspal volunteered for Fundraising role 2. School Report : Jason Billings School Start up Although we are now in phase 3 of the work to rule campaign, it has been a smooth start to the school year. Having said that, things could going to get more challenging as we move into this third phase and the possibility of rotating strikes. We will continue to keep you informed of any developments related to this. Please check our school website or peelschools.org for more information. Open House Our Open House/Meet the Teacher needs to occur during the day as part of the Work to Rule sanctions. This will occur on October 7 from 9:00 – 10:00am (changed to October 8 from 9:00 – 10:00am). We will run it in the morning so parents can drop by, visit classes and then head off to work School Success Our Numeracy focus will continue on this year and be the core of the School Success work that we will be doing.

- Pedagogical Documentation – documenting student thinking to gather evidence on prior knowledge to help scaffold learning for continued growth

- Problem Solving - focus on communicating thinking (student) and providing formative assessment/feedback during the process (staff)

- Develop strategies as teams to target improvement in these two areas

Our Gotcha program has also changed. Students will be recognized weekly for displaying the Peel Character Traits (Respectful, Responsible, Honest, Inclusive, Caring and Cooperative). Their names will be read over the announcements on Friday and their picture will be displayed on the bulletin board at the front of the school. Students who have demonstrated excellent leadership throughout the term will also be recognized in a Leadership Assembly at the end of Term 1 and 2. Each class will get a chance to present one of the character traits at a monthly assembly as well.

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Eco Schools As we have limited extra-curriculars at this point, one that is up and running is the Malaise Club. This group of student from grade 1 – 5 will be working with Mr. K and Ms. Mininni to monitor the 2 week Malaise Trap set up. The trap is set up in the No Mow Zone and will be there collecting insects for 2 weeks. After the 2 weeks, the collected insects are sent back to Bio Canada at the University of Guelph and they will be DNA barcoded. We will receive a report in December which will show the biodiversity on the property. The club will share these results with our community and will help our Growing Club determine which native species will be best for the No Mow Zone. It is some high level science and learning right here at LP! Performances Thank you to the School Council for their continued support of the arts performances for this year. We have booked 3 performances. We have a hip-hop breakdancing group coming in October, The Dufflebag theatre is here in February, and Infinitus is here in May. Scott Graham is also joining us in October for a student presentation. Parent Reaching Out Thanks to Monica Zaied for working with Mr. Billings on the PRO grant. We found out yesterday that we were approved again this year for funding. We will host 2 evening events for parents. The first is with Scott Graham on October 22. He will be here doing his bullyfreeme parent presentation to share ways to build resilient children and healthy self esteem. Sharon Zintel will be here in the spring to run a community math night. She will have a variety of math games and activities set up for students and families to complete. It will be a fun night to see how math is in so many of the things we do. Extra-curricular programs Thank you to Eva Benwell and Jen Tsuji for sorting through the student and parent feedback on lunch/after school activities. We have committed to our programs for the year and we have a nice balance that will be offered and of interest to students from K – 5. Things coming up Terry Fox Run at 1:15 Movie Night Playground Fundraiser Kick Off Reorganization Day Photo Day October 2 Art For Kids (started), Mad Science, Beading Buds, Kids4Kids all starting in October Scott Graham Assembly Oct 5 Open House Oct 7 from 9 – 10am Scott Graham parent presentation Oct 22 Prologue BBoyizm performance Oct 29 Black and Orange Spirit Day Oct. 30 3. Treasurer’s Report: Jason Billings We are starting the year with our targeted roll over amount of $4325. This allows for start up expenses related to the School’s wishlist items. We also have $2600 set aside as a start up for the playground fundraiser.

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4. Wish List: Jason Billings School Enrichment Wish List created for Fundraising - grand total of $20,800. This Wish List is the same as the one presented at the May School Council Meeting. The list includes:

School Enrichment Wish list for Fundraising 2015 – 2016

Year to Year Items

Presentations $3500

Teacher Start Up (15 x $250) $3750

1 Scientist for each class (10 classes) $2000

Grade 5 Graduation and Yearbooks $2200

IXL Math $1250

Skating $900

Silver Birch Books $800

Teams (bussing costs for activities) $500

SK Graduation $300

Grandparents Tea $100

Math-a-thon $800

Recess Equipment $600

School Movie License $700

Total Year to Year Items $ 17,400

Single Use items

Jungle Sport (Supplement cost of activity)/Move it May $3400

Total Single Use items $3400

Grand Total Wishlist $ 20,800

5. Fundraising Activities Report

Craft Show – Jennifer Tsuji o Space for 55 vendors - 45 already confirmed o Silent auction raised about $7,000 last year o Grade 5 room will raise money for graduation activities o Looking for volunteers to help out for planning or on the day (Nov 14th)

Chocolate Bar Fundraiser – Jennifer Tsuji o Fundraiser launches with assembly on Sept 28th o All proceeds being directed towards the new playground o Chocolates will be sent home with each child unless an Opt-Out form is completed o Opt-out form will have link to Canada Helps website where parents can donate to

LPPS directly o 2 weeks to sell and any unopened cases can be returned o Early bird prizes are available (Family weekend at Niagara and Movie passes)

and gift certificates will be awarded to students with highest sales

Movie Night: Kate Waschkowski o Planning 4-5 events this school year; First one Sept 25th o Katie Bishop and Brad Wilke to help run them this year o Relies on volunteers (parent and high school students) to help run o Agreed to limit the sale of bottled water (no longer include on sign-up sheets) in

order to align with Eco School initiatives o Will research the option of selling refillable LPPS water bottles instead

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Share the Joy: Joni Mann o Lead volunteer is Aminika Luciani o This year will explore options to help numerous families in our community

6. Other Business:

Playground Update: Katherine Wytrykush/Katie Bishop/Jennifer Tsuji o Meeting scheduled with the vendor Oct 2nd; Jason Billings and Adam Tomkins

(PDSB) to attend o Objective is to discuss options and finalize a plan for phase-in of new equipment

over a 4-5 year period; update to be shared at next council meeting o Stacey McCoy volunteered to assist with researching Grant funding opportunities

Lunch/After school activities: o Could the council subsidize kid(s) who want to participate in activities but may not

have the financial means; Jason Billings to inquire o Tried to keep costs low and offer lunch time options to avoid PLASP activities o Would like to have a Lego club again – will rely on parent volunteers

Playground Clean- up: o Caretaker does a morning walk around the property – let her know if you see

anything that was missed or needs cleaning up 7. Meeting Adjournment

Meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm. Special thanks to those who brought snacks to the meeting tonight and especially to Jason Billings for baking!! Francine Vance and Katie Bishop will bring snacks for the Nov 4th meeting. *PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL LPPS PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THE MEETINGS*

Childcare will be available in the computer lab during the meeting for school-aged children

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Lorne Park Public School Council Meeting Wednesday, November 18th, 2015

Chairperson: Joni Mann/Jennifer Tsuji Minutes: Katie Bishop Present: LPPS Staff Reps: Jason Billings Parent Reps: Joni Mann, Jennifer Tsuji, Katie Bishop, Katherine Wytrykush, Francine Vance, Arati Nair, Duncan Warren, Sue Walsh, Tom Ellard, Sanu Hanspal, Stacey McCoy, Zildi DeMichele, Kate Waschkowski, Janice Herget, Lawrence Mak 1. Welcome: Jennifer Tsuji

Meeting commenced at 6:40pm

Approval of Sept 22nd meeting minutes – all in favour

Approval of agenda – all in favour

Katie Bishop is unable to continue on as Secretary; agreed that the role will rotate for the remainder of the meetings

Stacey McCoy volunteered to act as Secretary for the Jan 13th meeting 2. School Report : Jason Billings

Thank you!

Zildi DeMichelle and the pizza volunteers

Jen Tsuji for coordinating the chocolate fundraiser and Joni Mann for helping sort everything

Craft Show Committee – a lot of hard work has been put in already. We are excited about our new April date.

We have had a busy month and a half. We hosted a successful Terry Fox run where we raised $457. Our first movie night was a success as we had a very large crowd. Scott Graham presented his BullyFreeMe student assembly, which is always a hit. Prologue presented BBoyizm which was an amazing performance. Halloween is always so much fun and it was great seeing so many parents here for the parade. Parents Reaching Out: Scott Graham Presentation Date will be secured for February Sharon Zintel Math Night will be in late March/early April Extra-curricular programs: Our extra-curricular programs are up and running. We have had Art for Kids, Beading Buds Kids4Kids and Mad Science. Soon we will have Little Jammers, Mecadance and Brixology starting. Winter Concert: K presentation from 6:00 – 6:30pm Intermission Grade 1, 2, 2/3 and 3 performance of Holiday Zoobilee from 7:00 – 7:30pm

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Things coming up: Movie Night – November 27 Inclusive Assembly (1MS and 1SS) on Nov 30. Progress Reports go home on Dec. 14 Red and Green Spirit Day on Dec. 18 Winter Break School starts on January 4 Math-a-thon Kick Off – February 3 3. Treasurer’s Report: Duncan Warren

Numbers are still being finalized however total inflows for the period June 30 – Nov 11, 2015 are estimated at $20,893. The biggest contributor has been Pizza lunches at $16,993.

$10,000 in technology spending which was allocated at the end of the last school year came in less than expected at $7,000 due to lower installation costs

Projected outflows are still being finalized however we expect to be able to support all wishlist items. As a reminder the wishlist presented at the May School Council Meeting is as below:

School Enrichment Wish list for Fundraising 2015 – 2016

Year to Year Items

Presentations $3500

Teacher Start Up (15 x $250) $3750

1 Scientist for each class (10 classes) $2000

Grade 5 Graduation and Yearbooks $2200

IXL Math $1250

Skating $900

Silver Birch Books $800

Teams (bussing costs for activities) $500

SK Graduation $300

Grandparents Tea $100

Math-a-thon $800

Recess Equipment $600

School Movie License $700

Total Year to Year Items $17,400

Single Use items

Jungle Sport (Supplement cost of activity)/Move it May $3400

Total Single Use items $3400

Grand Total Wishlist $20,800

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4. Fundraising Activities Report

Craft Show – Jennifer Tsuji o Fall craft show was postponed due to labour disputes o Date changed to April 23rd with a Spring Artisan theme o 20 confirmed vendors to date o Looking for a new signage sponsor – may have a lead on one o Committee will reconvene in January to begin planning o Fall craft show will return in Nov 2016

Chocolate Bar Fundraiser – Jennifer Tsuji o Fundraiser launch delayed due to labour disputes o Early feedback is positive with $2,000 returned to date o Need to increase awareness that proceeds are being directed towards the new

playground; new parents are not aware o Committee will look to hold an info night for parents before the holidays to provide

more details

Movie Night: Kate Waschkowski o Looking for a parent volunteer to help Kate/Mark with planning for the remainder

of the year as Brad and Katie are unable to continue o Next event tentatively scheduled for January 15th - final date TBD o Need to remind parents to watch their children; potentially need to recruit a parent

volunteer to oversee o Grade 5's will be selling popcorn at movie nights for the rest of the year to support

graduation fundraising

Share the Joy: Joni Mann o Request that parents purchase gift cards from: No Frills, Freshco, Food Basics

and Walmart o Classes will be asked to focus on one specific retailer o Gift cards can be of any denomination and will support multiple families this year

Math-a-thon: Francine Vance o Will take place in Feb and be done similarly to last year o Students to answer 10 of 20 pre-selected questions and 5 bonus questions o Targeting to raise $6,000 this year (raised $8,000 last year)

5. Other Business:

Gingerbread Event: Joni Mann o Families build and bring gingerbread houses etc to the school for display at the

winter concert o While there was overall support for the concept there was concern about leaving

food out overnight in the hallways (health, pests etc.) o Joni to consider alternatives

6. Meeting Adjournment

Meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm. Special thanks to those who brought snacks to the meeting tonight. Arti Nair and Katherine Wytrykush will bring snacks for the Jan 13th meeting. *PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL LPPS PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THE MEETINGS*

Childcare will be available in the computer lab during the meeting for school-aged children

Lorne Park Public School Council Meeting Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Chairperson: Joni Mann/Jennifer Tsuji Minutes: Stacey McCoy In Attendance: LPPS Staff Reps: Jason Billings Parent Reps: Joni Mann, Jennifer Tsuji, Stacey McCoy, Sue Walsh, Arati Nair, Erica Janjatovic, Katherine Wytrykush, Michele Fletcher, Sandy Whitham, Duncan Warren, Lawrence Mak, Miran Kenk, Ana-Maria Constantin, Tom Ellard, Cecilia Gibbons 1. Welcome: Joni Mann

Meeting commenced at 7:30 after Playground Info Meeting Approval of November 18th, 2015 Meeting Minutes – all in favour Approval of Agenda – all in favour Principal Consultation must be completed at the end of today’s meeting, as it

is each year in January.

2. School Report: Jason Billings Thank you! To Mark and Kate Waschkowski for organizing our November movie night. Thank you as well to those parents that helped out with various roles that evening. Elena Mazur and Geoff Ritchie will be helping share the load with planning our Movie Nights so we thank them in advance for taking this on. Our next movie is on January 22 and we will be showing Peanuts. Progress Reports/Report Cards: Progress Reports were sent home in early December. They provide a check in on student progress. Term 1 Report Cards will be coming home on February 12. These reports will have grades and comments in all subject areas. Kindergarten Reports will be coming home January 29th. Events since last meeting: In November, the school celebrated Bullying Awareness week. Constable Craig from the Peel Police was here to do presentations for all students. Announcements were read daily on ways to prevent bullying and many students created pledges to Choose Action to prevent bullying in school. The grade 1 classes presented the first Character Assembly of the year as they shared a song and poem about being Inclusive. This month Ms. Mininni’s class and Ms. Killeen’s class will be doing their Respectful Assembly on January 25. Many families donated gift cards for the Share the Joy campaign. The Social Work department was overwhelmed by the generosity of our donation. Donations supported 54 families across Peel.

Kindergarten and Primary classes performed the Holiday Zoobilee on December 9th to a large crowd. The performance was a huge success and the students did an incredible job with just 3 weeks of practice. The school is planning to do a similar performance in April with the Junior Grades. It is going to be a very busy spring. Math-a-thon is coming up, skating, an outdoor education trip for all grades, movie nights, parent presentations, performances, so stay tuned for all the great activities that will be happening. School Success: Staff will once again begin working within a Triad of Schools (LP, Owenwood, and Clarkson) on school success initiatives. The focus is on numeracy. The school will continue to focus on problem solving through rich tasks, math talk, and communicating thinking. Staff at LP will also be setting their own professional growth goals in numeracy and will be working in small collaborative teams. Many are looking at problem solving, accountable talk in math, and math experiences in the outdoors. There are 4 teachers taking part in a 4 month pilot for an online math program called Dreambox. The Instructional Coach is also working in a couple of classrooms to co plan and co teach lessons in math. She is a wonderful resource that shares the board and ministry goals with teachers as they implement these into daily practice. The Instructional Technology Resource Teacher joined the staff meeting yesterday to share technology tools and apps that support collaborative work with staff and students. Teachers created a Google classroom for professional learning and will use Google Docs as a way to document their small group professional learning. The Resource Teacher will be joining the teachers each month to explore ways they can use our school technology to strengthen collaboration. School Malaise Trap Update: Results have been shared from the fall Malaise Trap program. Lorne Park ranked #2 in Canada with the number of specimens collected (3120) over the two week period. 137 different species were collected. The data will be handed over to teachers to share with students. It is amazing to see the biodiversity on the school property. Activities coming up: The school has booked March 4th for skating. They are also looking at dates for an Outdoor Education Experience as they have received $1500 in funding from the Ministry. JungleSport is booked for the last week of April and will coordinate having it open one night for our families. Parent Reaching Out: Scott Graham Presentation Date: February 10 at 6:30pm Sharon Zintel Math Night: March 30 at 6:30pm

3. Treasurer’s Report: Duncan Warren

Chocolate Sales for Playground Fundraiser raised $8k. It was a great success. Increased Allocated Funding for several Wish List Items: Jungle Sport; Field

Trips ($15 per child for teachers to use for Field Trips); Outdoor Education; Skating.

Pizza forms are coming for second round. Pizza Sales are our biggest moneymaker at the moment, up from past years. We still have 8 Pizza Days left before the second run begins. Another success.

Remaining Fundraising Initiatives: Pizza; Movie Nights; Craft Show; Math-A-Thon. Amounts shown are based on last year’s figures.

Anticipated Cash Balance for Year End: approximately $11k. We are able to meet goals and will have a surplus at the moment. If there is a surplus at the end of the year – we will need to vote about what to do with it.

We normally allocate $5-7k for startup of the new school year. Should this be adjusted or removed? The Board indicated that we do not need it, that typically schools spend and recover through fundraising initiatives.

We can use the surplus for an earmarked fundraising initiative, possibly the playground. General agreement.

Proposal made to publish Wish List items to the school community letting them know that any surplus will be allocated to Wish List funds. General agreement. Will vote on this next meeting.

4. Fundraising Activities Report: Jen Tsuji and Joni Mann Craft Show: Jen Tsuji

Craft Show will take place April 23. Will return to Fall Craft Show next school year. First meeting occurred this morning – very positive. Looking for volunteers – on the day of, and for planning if you’re interested –

let Jason or Jen know. 20 Vendors confirmed for Spring, carried over from Fall. Some new vendors – more diversity – Christmas swapped for

gardening/Spring theme in general. Big moneymakers in past were Silent Auction, Bake Sale, Vendors, Donations Community Garage Sale proposed, and general agreement upon this as a

great idea, but during the Craft Sale there is no room. General Agreement – this is a good idea to hold at another time, either before others in community such as Christchurch (April/May), or even in Fall.

BBQ with Bouncy Castle proposed. In the interest of time, suggestion was made to bring this idea to the Craft Show Committee. Given there are many regulations surrounding Bouncy Castles and liability, it is important to check into these and obtain proper approvals. See Jason.

Movie Night: Joni Mann

Volunteers for Movie Night – Miran and Ana-Maria $10 Family Entry – used to be one – can we do it for next Movie Night? $10 Family Meal – used to be one – can we do it for next Movie Night? Family Entry/Meals will be tabled at next Council meeting

Pizza Lunch: Jen Tsuji

See notes within Treasurer’s Report – biggest moneymaker! Math-a-thon: Jen Tsuji

Takes place February 17-26th – same as in past. Questions will go home Feb 3, Test Feb 17, Ballots out until Feb 26. Assembly on March 2 to conclude – award prizes, etc. Participation % Prizes TBD

5. Other Business: Parent Reaching Out: Joni Mann

Scott Graham in February and Math Night in March

Staff Appreciation Day: Jason Billings This Tuesday, January 19 is Staff Appreciation Day. It’s a really nice day for

teachers. Parents are welcome to socialize. This year it’s happening on the day that Superintendents are here so it would be nice for them to see our great parental involvement.

Principal Consultation: Joni Mann CONFIDENTIAL. Joni led the discussion. This is not an assessment, but

rather deciding guidelines for if Jason was to leave - what would we want to see in his replacement? All in favour.

6. Meeting Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 8:42

Erica Janjatovic and Sandy Whitham volunteered to bring snacks to the next meeting on February 24, 2016. Special thanks to Arati Nair and Katherine Wytrykush who brought coffee, scrumptious pumpkin bread and other yummy goodies to the meeting tonight! PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL LPPS PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND THE MEETINGS.

Childcare for school-aged children will be available in the computer lab during the meeting.

Lorne Park Public School Council Meeting Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Chairperson: Jennifer Tsuji Minutes: Stacey McCoy In Attendance: LPPS Staff Reps: Jason Billings and Dayle Grant Parent Reps: Jennifer Tsuji, Stacey McCoy, Cecilia Gibbons, Ian Benwell, Janice Herget, Arati Nair, Sandy Whitham, Sanu Hanspal, Katherine Wytrykush, Thomas Ellard, Duncan Warren, Mark Waschkowski, Erica Janjatovic, Lawrence Mak 1. Welcome: Jen Tsuji

Meeting commenced on time at 6:30pm Approval of Agenda and January Minutes – all in favour

2. School Report: Jason Billings Thank you! To Elena M and Geoff R for organizing our January movie night. Peanuts the Movie was a hit. Thank you as well to those parents that helped out with various roles that evening. The next movie is next Friday and we will be showing Alvin and the Chipmunks Road Chip. Report Cards: Report Cards for Kindergarten and Grade 1 – 5 were sent home over the past few weeks. Staff have been following up with parents about progress. As always, if you have questions about your child, please give them a call and they will follow up. Events since last meeting: A huge thank-you to those families that brought in food for our Staff Appreciation Luncheon. It was delicious and staff were very thankful for this gesture. The Math-a-thon is up and running. A huge thank you to Jen T, Sanu H, Leslie G, Joni M, Zildi D and Francine V for all their hard work organizing and counting money each day. We are approaching our goal and are hopeful we will surpass it. March 2nd is the prize assembly and we will have our food eating contest assembly on Friday, March 11. The Eco-schools group hosted National Sweater Day and the school had a few bags of sweaters that were brought in for the sweater drive. On Feb. 10, Scott Graham was here for his anti-bullying and student leadership presentation. Thanks to many of you for coming and to Monica Z for organizing the grant for this and to Michele F for handling RSVPs. Thank you to the School Council for covering the cost of the wonderful Dufflebag Theatre Group who visited the school to present Rumplestiltskin. It was amazing. There is one more performance in May which we are excited about.

School Success: If you have a child in Ms. Mininni’s, Ms. Killeen’s or Ms. Clubb-Miculis’ class, you may hear your child talking about a new online program called Dreambox. LP is part of a 4-month pilot project that will begin shortly. This program is problem solving based and designed to build conceptual understanding in math. 30 schools in Peel are taking part in this and we were excited to be selected for it. Staff will also begin some Numeracy release day work in the next couple of weeks. They will be working with Clarkson and Owenwood staff to look a little more closely at problem solving, learning goals and success criteria. One area of focus is to clearly share with students what the learning goal is for students and to have them self-assess their work related to criteria that they have created with their teacher. The Instructional Coach will help facilitate these sessions and staff certainly value the collaborative work that happens on these days. Activities coming up: We are excited for skating next Friday at Clarkson Community Centre. Thanks to Council for funding this great physical activity. It is always a lot of fun. On March 30, from 6:00 – 7:30pm, all families are invited to Family Math Games Night at LP. The gym will be transformed into a math haven including games, cards, and other activities. The school wants parents to come and celebrate math with their children. Students will have a passport and when they complete a game or activity, they will get a signature from a staff member. When they complete their passports, they will receive a small prize. It is going to be a lot of fun and we are really hoping that our whole school community will show up. Please spread the word! All classes will be participating in an Outdoor Education Experience as well in the next month and a half. Kindergarten students are heading to MapleTown at Mountsberg Conservation area and the Gr 1 – 5 classes will be heading to Terra Cotta Conservation area. The cost of these excursions is covered by our Outdoor Education grant and fundraising from School Council so they will be free for students. Staff are also starting to look at field trips to take advantage of the additional enrichment funds from the School Council. Education Week is coming up in April and the school will be hosting a number of activities including a Grandparent’s Tea and the Junior Performance. JungleSport will also join us the last week of April and this enrichment activity is also going to be free for students. Thanks again to Council for using enrichment funds to cover the cost.

3. Treasurer’s Report: Duncan Warren Not much new money has come in, or gone out, over the past month. The next few months typically have the most funds in and out. Funds already

raised will be used for enrichment activities, and income will include funds from the second Pizza orders, as well as the Math-a-thon and Craft Show.

Still on target for $11-12k surplus at end of the year. Will wait to vote on what we’ll do with any surplus until we know actual

numbers 4. Fundraising Activities Report:

Craft Show: Jen Tsuji In planning stage April 23 date is confirmed 30 vendors are now confirmed – some old and some new. There’s a waitlist.

Our maximum is 55 vendors, but we will be fine even with 50. We will need helpers for set up and take down as well as bakers. The Bake

Sale room is a big success usually. The Silent Auction has up to $5000 in donations already, not including

experiential items. Will send home an info sheet in March. Booths are $65 with some extras for outlets, etc. New Sponsor for Lawn Signs – Oxford Learning Center Next Meeting – April 13th Craft Show is the last fundraiser of the year

Math-a-thon: Jen Tsuji Getting close to meeting our participation goal but not quite there. It is

normal that lots of pledges come in at the end. We want to get everyone involved, even if it’s just one pledge of one dollar.

Movie Night: Mark Waschkowski Elena and Jeff are willing to stay on to help, but are not able to take it over.

Mark and Kate will run it next week. Pizza supplier under discussion. Family Entry Fee and Meal that were brought up last meeting, actually add a

lot of complexity from an accounting perspective. This can be addressed on an individual basis; if there is a family in need, the school will help them out.

Water bottles are being recycled. Perhaps phase out selling bottled water next school year.

On track to meet fundraising target.

5. Other Business: Jen Tsuji Move It May Run by Joni M. and Mr. K. Includes obstacle courses, Zumba, “retro” games

like double-dutch skipping, etc. All volunteers - those who are involved in sports in any way in the

community come in at lunch. Ask those you know if they would like to volunteer

Jungle Sports will be tied in this year Any parents with any form of athletic background are encouraged to

participate Any ideas, please come forward with them – focus is FUN and FITNESS

Playground Brochures and ordering of any element will happen once we know how

urgent the situation is based on the evaluation by the Board of Education early in the Spring

Grants for Accessibility Adaptations – we would fall under this and may have the rubberized surface completely covered

Grant Applications – putting application together and getting approval from Board for Trillium

Should put up info on playground during Math Night – Committee will meet before to plan this out

Duncan proposed a model to display. Committee will enquire with company. Promote donations through Canada Helps. Tom E. proposed sending out a communication, on behalf of School Council,

to parents: “A Day for Play: Donate a day of your pay so that your kids can play.” He would start the donations. We need approval by the Board for corporate sponsors, but individual parents can donate, without needing Board approval, through Canada Helps.

6. Meeting Adjournment:

Meeting adjourned at 7:25pm – all in favour

Erica Janjatovic volunteered to bring coffee to the next meeting on April 13, 2016.

Special thanks to Erica Janjatovic and Sandy Whitham who brought coffee and snacks to the meeting tonight! PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL LPPS PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETINGS. Childcare for school-aged children will be available in the computer lab during the meeting.