Message from the Chair

Dear Clairlea Families….

The Clairlea Funfair is less than a month away!  We hope to see everyone there on Thursday June 16th from 5:30-8:30pm.  Bring your neighbours, friends and family all are welcome.  All revenue earned from the Clairlea Funfair will go towards purchasing outdoor sports equipment for Clairlea grades JK to grade 8.  Please see below how you can help to make the Funfair a Success.  Email us at Clairleacouncil@gmail.com.

How Can You Help Make the Clairlea Funfair a Success?

1. Make a cake or 2 and donate them to the Cake Walk Room, email clairleacouncil@gmail.com.
2. Volunteer your time to help out from 5:30-8:30pm on Thursday June 16th for any of the Fun Fair activities, email clairleacouncil@gmail.com.
3. Donate a basket or items we can include in a basket to be raffled off at the funfair, email clairleacouncil@gmail.com
4. Make a cash donation to sponsor part of the Clairlea Funfair, email Clairleacouncil@gmail.com
5. Purchase a spot for $25.00 in our Clairlea Funfair Market to sell your homemade items or services, email clairleacouncil@gmail.com to make a reservation.
6. Donate little candy filled jars/bags and large lollipops to be used for the Candy Pull game at the Funfair, email clairleacouncil@gmail.com
7. Help us advertise the Funfair to the Community, post it on your blog, announce it to your group, let your soccer, hockey, baseball and gymnastics groups know about it and invite them to come. Email clairleacouncil@gmail.com
8. Donate costumes that we can use in our SuperHero Dressup room at the Funfair, email clairleacouncil@gmail.com
9. Do you want to help but don’t know what you could do, please email us at clairleacouncil@gmail.com
10. Come enjoy and have dinner at the Funfair!

What will you see at the FunFair?  Come see your favourite teacher at the Funfair!

We have some new items as well as returning favourites to the FunFair this year.  Some items include, The Rock Wall, Cake Walk Room, Raffle Baskets, Obstacle Course, Big Slide, NEW Super Hero Room, Sno Cones, Delicious BBQ (HALAL), Henna, Face Painting, NEW Bungee Run, Fire Truck, Bouncy Castle, Clairlea Vendor Market, Lollipop Pull, Candy Guess, Mounted Police, and much, much more…..

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!!

MISC…

Thank you to all families that donated items/money to go towards the raffle baskets for the school concert last week.  Unfortunately we didn’t receive enough to support the creation of a basket by the deadline so we decided to hold over the donations and they will be used to create baskets for the Clairlea Funfair.

Clairlea Spirit Wear…

All Clairlea Spirit Wear has been distributed with the exception of a few items that will be coming in the next week.  We experienced a delay in the process because to ensure accuracy we fit each child individually to ensure that items ordered were the correct size because exchanges are not an option.    Once the child was fitted the parent was contacted for approval.  We received a lot of feedback that parents were grateful for the size check and there were a lot of changed sizes but it did lengthen the process to enable fitting hundreds of garments.  To ensure a speedy process going forward a new plan has been devised for next year whereby there will be specific fitting days allocated on evenings and weekends whereby if you plan to order spirit wear you can come to the allocated fitting day(s) and place your order.  This will ensure a quick turnaround going forward.  Thank you for your patience and we hope you enjoy your spirit wear.

Pizza Lunch…

Pizza Lunch has been a tremendous success twice a month for the last three months.  We will continue to have pizza lunch the 2nd Wednesday and the last Wednesday for the month of June.

School Council Meeting: 

We will have our last school council meeting of the year tonight as there will not be a June meeting. Please see below the agenda for tonight as well as the minutes from the last meeting.

Tonight’s Agenda for the School Council meeting:

7:00 – 7:10pm Introduction and voting in the past minutes (Irit)                               

7:10 – 7:35pm Administration Report (Mr. McGilvray and Ms. Karsh)

7:35 – 7:45pm Treasurer’s Report (Russ)

7:45 – 8:00pm Fundraising Report (Joanne)

8:00 – 8:25pm Open Discussion (All)

HOW TO REACH US…

If you know someone who 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

2015/2016

clairleacouncil@gmail.com

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.

Message from the Chair

DEAR CLAIRLEA FAMILIES…

Just a little over a month until March break and then it is a short jaunt until the end of the school year.  There is a lot going on in that short time frame and 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 came home last Friday.  Please have a look through as we have some new items this year.  The deadline to submit your order is Friday February 12^th.   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 welcome to come and take a look at the products.  Once you submit your order along with payment we will then size your child and contact you with the suggested size to confirm the order.  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 I have attached one for your reference and there are extra forms in the office.  All payments are to be in exact cash or cheques made out to “Clairlea School Council”.

ITEMS:
New Era Toque:  This one size fits all winter New Era hat is black with a pom pom and has the panthers logo on the front.  Cost $25.00/each.

Sweatpants:  These are black with an elastic closing at the ankle with the panthers logo on the left front thigh.  Cost $28.00/each.

T-shirt:  Available in black or purple featuring the panthers logo on the front and a big panther scratch on the back.  Cost $16.00/each.

Hoodies (zipped and pullover):  The zipped only come in black with the panthers logo on the back and a couple of panther paws on the front.  Cost $45/each.  The pullover hoodies come in black and purple with the panthers logo on the back and a couple of panther paw prints on the front.  Cost $40/each.

Water Bottle: As always for our eco school we have our water bottle for $5/each.

POPCORN FRIDAY…(Friday February 19^th)

We are trying something new.  Starting on Friday February 19^th we will be selling Kernels flavoured popcorn for $2.00/per 20 ounce bag.  Look for us at lunch time in front of the main office.  The flavours available to purchase for the month of February are buttered or white cheddar.  These Kernels popcorn products are gluten and nut free.

PIZZA LUNCH…..

Due to the huge popularity of the Pizza lunch program we have decided to make pizza lunch available twice a month starting in March as a trial for three months.  Starting in March pizza lunch will take place the second Wednesday in addition to the usual time which is the last Wednesday of each month.   The prices for pizza lunch have stayed the same but the envelopes to order will look different.  You will now get one envelope for the month.  This means you will place your order once a month and it will include both dates for pizza lunch for that month.  You will pay for both pizza lunches for the month within the one envelope.  The new pizza lunch dates will be as follows:

Pizza Lunch Dates:

March Wednesday 9^th & Wednesday 30^th 
April Wednesday 13^th & Wednesday 27^th
May Wednesday 11^th & Wednesday 25^th

PIZZA LUNCH FAQ’S
1. What if my child only wants pizza lunch once a month?
Answer: Simply fill out the envelope as you usually would and check off which date you would like the lunch to arrive.  If you don’t indicate which date you want the pizza your child will receive it on the first pizza date of that month as a default.

2. Have the prices changed?
Answer: No, for 2 slices a snack and drink is still $5 and for 3 slices a snack and drink is still $6.  The only difference is you will put in double the normal amount if you want pizza on both days in the month. For example if you normally buy 2 slices, snack and drink and you want lunch on both days that month you will pay $10.

3. Can I decide later if I want lunch on the second date of that month?
No, you will need to place your order for the month when the envelopes are due. 

If you have further pizza lunch questions please email us at clairleacouncil@gmail.com

FUN FAIR 2016….

Save the date for this year’s fun fair on Thursday June 16^th.  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.

WARD FORUM (FEBRUARY 9^TH )….
It will be happening at Danforth Gardens Jr. P.S. (20 Santamonica Blvd) on Tuesday, February 9^th from 6:30pm – 8:30pm.  Childcare & Refreshments will be provided! (view flyer)

1.       Fix Our Schools: Krista Wylie   

          6:30pm – 7:15pm

                Krista Wylie is a parent to two children who attend a TDSB school that is 100 years old. Motivated to improve the state of children's school buildings, she co-founded the Fix Our Schools campaign in October 2014.

2.       2.         Cyber-Bullying & Online Privacy: Paige Bachman & Detective Shawn Marshall

           7:30pm – 8:30pm

Paige Bachman is a Partner with Aird & Berlis LLP, Chair of Privacy and Technology Law Group‎.  Shawn Marshall is a detective with the computer and cyber-crime section of Toronto Police Intelligence services
where he assists investigators all across the Service with the Internet component of criminal investigations.

REMINDER…

School Council meetings take place on the 3^rd Wednesday of each month.  The next school council meeting is Wednesday February 17^th from 7pm-8:30pm. Free child minding is available.  All are welcome and we hope to see you there!  January 2016 minutes here.

Agenda for the School Council meeting:

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

7:00 – 7:10pm Introduction and voting in the past minutes (Irit)                              

7:10 – 7:35pm Administration Report (Mr. McGilvray and Ms. Karsh)

7:35 – 7:45pm Treasurer’s Report (Russ)

7:45 – 8:00pm Fundraising Report (Joanne)

8:00 – 8:25pm Open Discussion (All)

8:25 – 8:30pm 50/50 draw

HOW TO REACH US…

If you would like to be added to the School Council email 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
2015/2016

clairleacouncil@gmail.com