Minutes of the École Marie-Anne Gaboury - Parent Advisory Committee
Date: Wednesday May 17th, 2017
Attendance: Paula Meyer, Tyler Milloy, Carmelina Tarantino, JL Laurendeau, Celso Ferreira, Crystal Webster, Ursula Buller, Leanne Bonnar, Tamara McCaffrey, James Hokanson,
Regrets: Linda Patterson, Carla Bernardin, Teresa Sigurdson, Jennifer Biebrich-Adamson, Kristin Morand,
1. Welcome & Call to Order: by JL at 6:32 pm
2. Guest Trustees – Chris Sigurdson & Robert Page
LRSD is in discussion with the MLA regarding the expansion at CJS – have herad back that its “in the hopper” – ask parents to avocate for this project as individual people – letters, calls or emails to The Honourable Brian Pallister, Collen Mayer, Councillor Brian Mayes, Hon. Ian Wishart, Hon. Rochelle Squires, Plus the 5 MLAs for our area We will send out a list of emails & addresses to the PAC New renovation to EMAG – moving of the adminastraion offices to the “fish” hallway entrance – on behalf of LRSD (Varennes & Hastings were also approved for similar projects)
3. Guest Teacher – Derek Acorn – librarian/ grade 7 teacher 1st year in the role of Libririan – first task was to modenizied our space by: “Learning commons” new term for the library Information literacy – analysis information – relevant, reliabile, etc Makerspace – with PAC funding – for students to create Students to connect with the space and not just to be consumers, but be producers as well. Two main areas of foucs: to manage the materials (books & hands on) & working with the teachers and students on projects. Next step to turning the space into a virtual space – accessiable from home as well. For example: virtual tour, Q&A with a paleontologist, inquiry project – regions of Canada & then made a documentary/newscast, museum of caring, etc. – to guide/support the students – collaboratively – leading their own learning. More ideas to come such as a sewing station, Focus on the 6 C’s – creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, character, citizenship, communication.
4. Acceptance of previous minutes from April 2017: Call for approval by JL, motioned by Ursula, seconded by Leanne, PASSED
5. Administration Report: Paula (see attached report for more details) Staffing: Berard & Cloutier are both retiring, Rauch & Mangin leaving for Sage Creek, Acorn half time librarian, Jeanette McLead leaving for Sage Creek, Just finished the “Tell them from me survey” – some results are that the level of engagement has increased to 74% & reduced the level of stress by 4%, more information will be pulled from this data.
6. President’s Report: JL No report at this time
7. Treasurer’s Report: Celso Call for approval by JL, motioned by Ursula, seconded by Crystal, PASSED Budget – see attached reports We are meeting our budget expectations for this year.
8. Committee Reports: i. Fundraiser Ideas – JL Lottery license – we are looking on a lottery license to allow us to have a 50/50 draw during parent events, or winedraw, etc. for next year. Perhaps looking at changing ideas for next year.
ii. Fun lunch – JL Pizza will be tomorrow. Profit year to date has been $600 – which will cover the costs for free lunch. Looking for someone to take over Fun Lunch next year. Crystal has volunteered to take it on for next year! Thank you Crystal. We are always looking for additional volunteers, signup at: http://signupschedule.com/emagpac
iii. Summergrill – Leanne Will be held on Thursday June 8th James has booked the BBQ with Kinsmen (donation for $50-100 needed) Leanne has booked the entertainment, firetrucks, recycle everywhere, etc. We will have a canteen this year + ice cream cups on the order form. The forms have been printed and are ready to go out.
iv. Walkathon – Kristin not here. Was on April 27th – we fundraised $2,100 expenses were around $300ish, we netted around $1,700ish. Looking for someone to take over this for next year.
v. Free Lunch – Crystal June 22nd – we will do hot dogs, chips & a freezie
9. Old Business: Parking concerns – Paula will be looking for parent support regarding this. We will create a subcommittee to support the school & Paula.
10. New Business: We discussed the idea of purchasing a freezer for PAC.
Meeting Adjourned: 8:20 pm
Upcoming Meeting dates: June TBA – Monday Sept 18th AGM
Contact Information: JL Laurendeau – [email protected] (204) 451-2208
Attachments:
List of addresses to contact regarding CJS expansion project.
The Honourable Brian Pallister Premier of Manitoba Room 204 Legislative Building 450 Broadway Winnipeg MB R3C 0V8
Collen Mayer MLA St Vital 964 St Mary’s Road Winnipeg, MB R2M 3R8 204-615-2255 [email protected]
Councillor Brian Mayes 3rd Floor - Administration Building 510 Main Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1B9 204-986-5088
Minister of Education and Training Hon. Ian Wishart Room 168 Legislative Building 450 Broadway Winnipeg, MB R3C 0V8 Phone: (204) 945-3720 Email: [email protected]
Hon. Rochelle Squires Riel Minister of Sport, Culture and Heritage PC Email: [email protected]:[email protected] Office: Room 118 Legislative Building 450 Broadway Winnipeg, MB R3C 0V8 Phone: (204) 945-3729
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – MAY 17, 2017
STAFFING
Kindergarten (AM) Katrina Male & Lise-Anne Mandaliti
Kindergarten (PM) Lise-Anne Mandaliti
Grade 1 Candace Côté, Julie Gosselin, Natalie Marcoux
Grade 2/3 Samantha Hudon, Savannah Olson, Brigitte Vuignier, Lindsay Waldie
Grade 3/4 Janette Carrière, Sarah Bisson, Stéphanie Légaré/Kim Endler
Grade 5 Haley Bielinski, Erica Stechesen
Grade 6 Danys Lachance, Chantal Marcoux
Grade 7/8 Lynne Daumler, Trisha Taylor, Rae-Ann Trudeau
Physical Education Joel Bohémier, Brett Delisle-Boughen, Katrina Male
Music Michelle Berger
Band Gabrielle Wiebe
Guitar TBA
Administrative Secretary Micheline Girard
IMPORTANT DATES Thursday, May 18 Festival Théâtre Jeunesse (Grades 5 & 6)
Friday, May 19 Festival Théâtre Jeunesse Presentation (Grades 5 & 6) – 10:30 a.m.
Rooftop Photo – 1:00 p.m.
Monday, May 22 Victoria Day – NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, May 23 Early Dismissal – 2:37 p.m.
Wednesday, May 24 Grade 7 & 8 Track (U of M)
Thursday, May 25 Folkdance in the Park (Grades 1 to 3) (St. Vital Park) – Weather permitting
Immunizations (Grades 6 & 8 only)
Monday, May 29 House Activities
Tuesday, May 30 Folkdance in the Park (St. Vital Park) – Weather permitting
Wednesday, May 31 Volunteer Tea (1:00 p.m.)
Thursday, June 1 Folkdance in the Park (St. Vital Park) – Rain date
Friday, June 2 Folkdance in the Park (St. Vital Park) – Rain date
June 5 to 7 Camp Red Rock (Grades 7 & 8)
Wednesday, June 7 Fort Whyte Center (Grade 6)
Wednesday, June 14 House Activities (p.m.)
Thursday, June 15 Sports Day (Grade 5 & 6 ) – a.m.
Stonewall Quarry Park (Grade 4)
Wednesday, June 21 Assiniboine Zoo (Grade 1)
Friday, June 23 Kindergarten Graduation
Monday, June 26 Bump Up (3:00 p.m.)
Grade 8 Farewell – Norberry Community Centre
Thursday, June 29 Report Card Distribution
Grade 8 Graduation Ceremony (9:00 a.m.)
Talent Show (p.m.)
Friday, June 30 Last Day of classes – Early Dismissal 2:30 p.m.
Treasurer’s Report