Mount Pleasant Elementary
School
Parent Advisory Council
Executive Meeting
Date: Tuesday November 24th 2009
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Mt. Pleasant
Elementary School staff room
In attendance:
Voting Members (5): Jane Cobbler (Co-Chair), Abdul Ahad (Co-Chair), Lisa Marsh (Secretary), Colleen Browning (Co-Fundraising Coordinator) and Winston Whitlock (Member-at-Large).
Non-Voting Members/Staff (1): Steve Agabob (Principal).
Regrets (2): Ganga Jolicoeur (Treasurer) and Jackie Ingram (Co-Fundraising Coordinator).
The meeting was called to order at 6:20pm by Jane Cobbler.
Previous Meeting Minutes: The minutes from the October meeting were circulated and read by Ms. Marsh. Ms. Cobbler moved to adopt the minutes as read. The motion was seconded and passed.
Treasurer’s Report: As Ms. Jolicoeur was absent, it was agreed the treasurer’s report would be tabled until December’s meeting.
Fundraising: The upcoming Wine Tasting fundraiser being held at Lark clothing was discussed. Ms. Browning felt strongly the event would sell out. Ms. Browning advised members that Mount Pleasant Elementary would be the recipient of funds raised from the Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Area’s “Christmas Tree Chipping for Charity” event being held at the Kingsgate Mall on Sunday January 3rd 2010. Members were advised that at least 6 volunteers
would be required between the hours of 10am-4pm. Dane from Lark Clothing was instrumental in having our school as the beneficiary of this event. The members briefly discussed fundraising ideas and issues. Due to time constraints it was suggested that fundraising be tabled for the next meeting.
Other Business: Mr. Agabob advised members of some of the various types of funds allocated to the school through the Lions and other organizations. Funds have been used towards the school’s sustainability project, eco-system awareness and technology.
Mr. Agabob briefly described the school’s new computer lab and the school’s shift toward digitization.
Adjournment: Due to time constraints, the meeting was
adjourned at 6:30pm.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Parent Advisory Council
Member Meeting
Date: Tuesday November 24th 2009
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Mt. Pleasant Elementary Library
In attendance:
Voting Members (14): Jane Cobbler (Co-Chair), Abdul Ahad (Co-Chair), Lisa Marsh (Secretary), Colleen Browning (Co-Fundraising Coordinator), Winston Whitlock (Member-at-Large), Cheryl Allen (Member-at-Large), Kristina Whelton-Davis (Member-at-Large), Eva Borkowska, Caroline Gapangli, Alwin Benigno, Divina Vega, John A. Smith, Shamim and Kareem Alrubaii.
Non-Voting Members/Staff (3): Steve Agabob (Principal), Julia Clark (Project Teacher) and Darlene Kennedy (Teacher, Division 3, grades 3 & 4)
Special Guests (2): Ann Thomas (YMCA Supervisor) and Agela Ko (Community Engagement Facilitator).
Regrets (2): Ganga Jolicoeur (Treasurer) and Jackie Ingram (Co-Fundraising Coordinator).
The meeting was called to order at 6:35pm by Jane Cobbler who immediately introduced the first of three guest speakers.
Guest Teacher: Darlene Kennedy, Division 3, grades 3 & 4
Mrs Kennedy discussed Mount Pleasant Elementary School’s participation in the Artist in Residence program. Mount Pleasant is in it’s second year of this program with Dancer/Artist/Director/Singer Sean Phillips. The membership viewed a short video clip of last
year’s performance. This program has been instrumental in increasing confidence in students by encouraging them to become more vocal and visible. The program includes a high degree of involvement on behalf of all students and strives to incorporate school goals such as social responsibility and sustainability. Mrs. Kennedy advised parents that writer Judy McFarlane will be working with Mr. Phillips and the students in the upcoming year and that as part of her commitment to social responsibility, Judy will be making a documentary of her involvement
with the project.
Guest Speaker: Ann Thomas, Supervisor, YMCA Out-of-School Care
Ms. Thomas described her childcare program, which has been located in the school for 10 years. Her vision of the YMCA centre is to build strong kids, families and communities in partnership with the school. Ann advised parents the childcare facility is open 7:30am – start of school and from 3:00-6:00pm Monday – Friday (accommodating 12:00 dismissal on Fridays), and from 7:30-6:00pm on professional development days. The centre currently has low enrolment
and is at risk of closing. Parents requiring childcare or who knew of other parents who require childcare were encouraged to see Ann, who had registration and information packets available. Ann can be found in school between the hours of 7:30-6:00pm Monday – Friday.
Guest Speaker: Angela Ko, Community Engagement Facilitator, City Hall Planning Committee.
Ms. Ko described in detail the Mount Pleasant Planning Program. The program consists of many elements including but not limited to: shopping area development, residential area development and social planning (where it pertains to land use and key social issues within the community). Through various surveys and meetings, the committee has identified the 4 key concerns of Mount Pleasant Residents as: Supprot for the vulnerable, public safety and security, open drug use and sex trade and homelessness.
Ann advised parents that the last planning session for the Mount Pleasant area took place in 1987 and encouraged all parents to attend workshops and meetings. Ann sought ideas on how to increase community participation at these events and expressed interest in holding meetings/workshops at the school. Parents were encouraged to contact Ann or the City Planning Program at City Hall.
Fundraising/Volunteers:
Colleen Browning (Co-Fundraising Coordinator) reminded parents that tickets were still available for the Wine Tasting Fundraiser at Lark Clothing, adding that the event would likely sell out.
Ms. Browning advised all parents of the Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Area’s “Christmas Tree Chipping for Charity” event being held at the Kingsgate Mall on Sunday January 3rd 2010 (as noted above). Families were encouraged to volunteer for this event - at least 6 volunteers would be required between the hours of 10am-4pm. A sign up sheet will be placed on the PAC bulletin board near the office. Ms. Browning advised all parents of Dane’s (from Lark Clothing) involvement in having Mt. Pleasant Elementary the beneficiary of this of this event and advised parents a thank you card on behalf of the Mt. Pleasant Elementary School PAC would be appropriate. All those in attendance agreed.
School Report:
Due to time constraints, Mr. Agabob was unable to discuss the school report. Copies were distributed to parents to read at their leisure. Please see attached.
Other Business:
There was no new/other business presented.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:15pm
School Report to PAC
November 25th 2009 Submitted by: Steve Agabob
October 2009
- Volleyball started
- Soccer ended. Junior boys 5th, senior girls
4th. City wide - Computer, Hip Hop, BLG, Homework, Cooking and Science Clubs
continued - Peer Leaders continue
- Great Pumpkin March on October 28th
Pedestrian Safety presentation by VPD on October 29th
November 2009
- Kindergarten registration began
- Student Teachers: Michael and Andrea finished November 30th
- Student Led Conferences held on November 3/4
- Book Fair. Library made $1500.00
- Photo retakes done November 9th
- Fruits and Vegetables November 10th and 25th
- Remembrance Day assembly November 10th
- Public Health taught hand washing to Ms. Shiell’s and Ms.
Kee’s classes Nov. 10 - Dental Screening on Nov. 16th
- Divisions 1, 2 and 4 to the Symphony November 17th
- Code Red Drill on November 20th
- Vision Screening November 23rd
- Olympic Assembly and Intermediate Fitness Testing Nov. 23rd
- Newsletter Home Nov. 24th
- Amanda Nahanee – Aboriginal Story teller here for classes on Nov. 24th
- PAC meeting Nov. 24th
- Grade 3’s to Fire House Nov. 25th
- Division 1 to Van. Public Library Nov. 26th
December 2009
- Wine tasting fundraiser Dec. 4th
- Volleyball Finals Dec. 7th
- Fruits and Vegetables Dec. 8th
- Skate with Santa Dec. 9th
- Reports home on Dec. 14th
- PAC meeting Dec. 15th.
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