Notes from last week's school council meeting

Here are a few things that we learned at last week's school council meeting.

Staff news

• We have a new school secretary: Karen Redmond. Michelle Carson has taken on the role of office administrator.
• Professional development is underway, with a focus on literacy (making connections: text to text, text to self, text to world).
• Staffing models will be prepared in March/April once next year's enrollment projections are known.

Events

• JK English registration Feb 23. Currently closed to people outside the catchment area.
• Grad photos coming up for the 80 Grade 8 students who will graduate this year
• In June , the grade 8s will go to Wahanowin in Orillia for their one-week grade 8 grad trip. It will involve outdoor education, water, kayaking, canoeing). Grade 8s will be selling chocolates to help offset the $390 fee.
• Grad and ceremony at 140 Borough Drive: Flippers Fish House and White Shields Banquet Hall
• Feb 26 will be a Panther assembly and pyjama day
• French Immersion registration March 2 & 3 - if you received an offer from Clairlea, please come in to register on those dates
• Spring concert will probably be May 12 at SATEC (to be confirmed) - Music from around the world. 18 acts will include African drumming, ukuleles, Bollywood. Many thanks to the superintendent for funding some of the training, which will happen in April.

Treasurer's report:

• $3257 available to spend

Fundraising report: 

• Pizza lunch goes to twice-monthly starting in March for a three month pilot. Dates are March 9 & 30, April 13 & 27, May 11 & 25.
• Popcorn Friday starting this Friday - bring $2! Flavours are butter-salt and white cheddar. Look for Joanne outside the gym at lunchtime. First come first served.
• Movie night raised $250. Next movie night will be Friday March 4 at 7pm - Hotel Transylvania 2
• Spirit Wear received roughly 80 orders. Fittings are happening over the next little while and you may receive an email with a recommended size
• Fun Fair for Fitness. This summer's fun fair will raise money for outdoor sports equipment. Possibilities include additional basketball nets, tetherball, Frisbee golf. Hold the date: Thursday June 16, in the evening. Please email clairleacouncil@gmail.com if you can volunteer.