the Tower Committee scope is broader such as communication with parents but the communication is now the responsibility of the TDSB. Council agreed to merge the Tower Committee and Health & Safety to have a holistic approach and this committee will ensure there are two representatives for the monthly Monitoring Committee meetings. Dates for School Council Tanya – Tuesdays at 6:30pm - to website. Need to discuss child care costs for the meetings (approx. $350) Oct 17 Nov 21 Jan 23 Feb 20 April 17 May 29 Admin Report - Marlene Harroun Round table for attendees of the meeting. Staff turnover 11 new teachers, 1 position to be filled. M. Latimer now half time, so working to fill his – position for Gr 1 (Salle 4). Great start to the school year. Caretakers have done a really excellent job getting the school ready, particularly with all the work done over the summer. TDSB also made sure the work on the school was done on-time and in some cases ahead of schedule. Kids are really happy with the new playground, turf, etc. Routines have shifted with the changes. Open House - new format including the passport and showcase. School activities - School Cash Online is now up and running. Improves accountability and is very secure. Two step process: Registration and then Payment. New lunch program - Rose Reisman. Main difference is that parents can order specific meals for their children. Spirit wear - forms will come home soon. Two designs: Penguin or John Fisher Food drive - will be more focused with a bit of competition with some other schools Costume drive for Halloween - donate for newcomers. Terry Fox - Assembly on Thursday and combined with Cut off. Run on Friday on the new track.
the Tower Committee scope is broader such as communication with parents but the communication is now the responsibility of the TDSB. Council agreed to merge the Tower Committee and Health & Safety to have a holistic approach and this committee will ensure there are two representatives for the monthly Monitoring Committee meetings. Dates for School Council – Tanya Tuesdays at 6:30pm - to website. Need to discuss child care costs for the meetings (approx. $350) Oct 17 Nov 21 Jan 23 Feb 20 April 17 May 29 Admin Report - Marlene Harroun Round table for attendees of the meeting. Staff turnover – 11 new teachers, 1 position to be filled. M. Latimer now half time, so working to fill his position for Gr 1 (Salle 4). Great start to the school year. Caretakers have done a really excellent job getting the school ready, particularly with all the work done over the summer. TDSB also made sure the work on the school was done on-time and in some cases ahead of schedule. Kids are really happy with the new playground, turf, etc. Routines have shifted with the changes. Open House - new format including the passport and showcase. School activities - School Cash Online is now up and running. Improves accountability and is very secure. Two step process: Registration and then Payment. New lunch program - Rose Reisman. Main difference is that parents can order specific meals for their children. Spirit wear - forms will come home soon. Two designs: Penguin or John Fisher Food drive - will be more focused with a bit of competition with some other schools Costume drive for Halloween - donate for newcomers. Terry Fox - Assembly on Thursday and combined with Cut off. Run on Friday on the new track.
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