A few notes from the School Council meeting

Here are a few things we heard at the School Council meeting this week;

On Thursday, the school hosted nine educators from Denmark, who are visiting the TDSB to learn and exchange ideas. They were interested in touring Clairlea because of our success as a dual-track school (French and English).

Today (Friday) is purple day to raise awareness for epilepsy. This was organized by one of the students in the school. Today is also Earth Hour... the school will be powering down from 2pm-3pm.

April 11 is the International Day of Pink. Students are invited to wear pink to show that they are against any form of bullying against the LGBTQ communities. Watch this space for more details or check out dayofpink.org.

The Spring concert will be May 11.

Money raised at this year's Fun Fair will go towards creating a mobile STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) lab. Depending on how much we can raise, it could include robotics equipment, tools to help kids learn to code, a 3D printer and other "maker space" equipment. The idea is to have one mobile lab for the primary classes (downstairs) and another for the junior/intermediate classes (upstairs). This will most likely be something that we fundraise for and add to over time.

You may have seen a fundraising request for improvements to the girls' washrooms. This was organized by the grade 7-8 girls' club in collaboration with the student leadership team. The funds will be used to create a mural in the girls' washrooms. Structural improvements are also needed, and will be funded by the school or board, but these may take some time due to the marble in the washrooms. Both the girls' and boys' washrooms need higher stalls and their locks repaired. Cleanliness is a big issue in both sets of washrooms.

Next meeting is April 19 (7pm). We will hear about the staffing model planned for 2017-18.

A message from the School Council chair

DEAR CLAIRLEA FAMILIES…

Just a short jaunt until the end of the school year and there is a lot going on. I’ve listed a few of the key things for you below.  As always if you have questions you can reach us at clairleacouncil@gmail.com.

CLAIRLEA SPIRIT WEAR….

The spirit wear order forms went home in backpacks a couple of weeks ago.  Please have a look through all orders are due by this Friday March 24th.      We will not be able to accept any late orders.  To avoid any sizing issues we have a full set of sample sizes in the office and you are strongly encouraged to come and take a look at the products and size your child.  The office is open every day from 8:30-4:30pm.   Please ensure that you complete the order form clearly so that all the contact details and amounts are legible.  If you did not receive the order form, you can download one here and there are extra forms in the office.  All payments are to be in exact cash or cheques made out to “Clairlea School Council”.  For those of you that are not able to come in during the day to fit your child we have two nights this week where the samples will be available at the school.  Please ensure you fit your child as returns and exchanges are not possible. 

Evening Fitting Dates:

Tuesday March 21st 4pm-7pm

Wednesday March 22nd 4pm-8:30pm

SPRING CONCERT RAFFLE BASKETS...

For those classes involved in the upcoming spring concert in May, please take note that requests for raffle basket items will be coming home in backpacks in the next couple of weeks.  Each class will be assigned a raffle basket theme.  If you wish to make your own basket and donate it you are more than welcome to do so.  Stay tuned...

FUN FAIR 2017….

Save the date for this year’s fun fair on Thursday June 22nd.  We hope to see you there and if you are able to volunteer or have items to donate please email us at clairleacouncil@gmail.com .  Also we are looking for suggestions of what the money raised from the fun fair should go towards.  Please send in your suggestions.

COUNCIL MEETING…

School Council meetings take place on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.  The next school council meeting is this Wednesday March 22nd from 7pm-8:30pm. (February minutes here). Free child minding is available.  This meeting will feature our guest speaker Robert Brogno (Guidance Counsellor) and he will discuss the transition to high school.  All are welcome and we hope to see you there! 

Agenda for the School Council meeting:

6:50 – 7:00pm Sell 50/50 tickets (optional)

7:00 – 7:40pm Guest Speaker Robert Brogno (Guidance Counsellor) the transition to High School

7:40 – 8:00pm Administration Report (Mr. McGilvray and Ms. Karsh)

8:00 -  8:10pm Treasurer and Fundraising Report (Denise/Irit)

8:10 – 8:30pm Open Discussion (All)

8:30 – 8:30pm 50/50 draw

HOW TO REACH US…

If you would like to unsubscribe to this email (we hope you don’t) or know someone that would like to be added to the distribution list please send a request to clairleacouncil@gmail.com .  We would like to hear your feedback and suggestions.  If you are not able to come to the next meeting and want to contribute ideas please email them to us or drop a note in the council box in the office and we can bring them forward to the meeting.    You can contact us via email at clairleacouncil@gmail.com , on the blog at http://clairleacouncil.blogspot.com , or have a look at our bulletin board outside the office for the latest news.

Best Regards,

Irit

Chairperson, Clairlea School Council

2016/2017

clairleacouncil@gmail.com