EBSAC October, 2008 Minutes

Read the minutes from the October 7th EBSAC Meeting here.

Summary:

• Election of new council
• Discussion regarding minutes
• Principal's report:
• Staffing Model Changes
• Lunchroom use for phys ed and DPA
• Musical Instruments
• Curriculum Night

• Outside Food
• EQAO
• School Council Bylaw Amendments
  
• Meeting time change proposal
• Pizza sale
• Eco Team's Evergreen application
• Banking transfer

Next meeting: Thursday, November 13th, 2008, at 6 p.m. in the school library

Read the Ministry of Education's School Council Guidelines here:

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/council/council02.pdf

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/council/updates02.pdf

Honest Earl's Bargain Basement Raises $1,175 for Schoolyard Greening!

Saturday morning, October 18, our school lunchroom was transformed into a bustling cafe and lively second-hand clothing sale. Thanks to all the donors, shoppers and bakers, we raised $1,175 for schoolyard greening. Clothing was also donated to local charities such as Red Door Shelter and Massey House.
Thanks to Small World Cafe, just East of Coxwell on the South side of Danforth, for providing the amazing coffee!

Thanks to Sheryl, prime mover and shaker, and all the many volunteers who helped put together this wonderful event! Keep your eye out for an upcoming sale this Spring!!

Click the image for more pics from this amazing event:

School Councils - Strengthening Parent-School Partnerships

Workshop for School Council Members, Vice-Principals and Principals

Presented by TDSB Parent Involvement Advisory Committee (PIAC)

Through the sharing of experiences, these workshops are designed to provide information and strategies for all school councils whether experienced or inexperienced on how to strengthen existing parent-school partnerships.

Thursday, November 6, 2008 York Mills Collegiate Institute Library 490 York Mills Road (York Mills Road @ Bayview)

• Light Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. Sessions commence at 7:00 p.m.

• All interested participants are encouraged to pre-register for the session of their choice. To register, please call 416-395-5040 OR email piac@tel.tdsb.on.ca.

• Interpretation and child-minding is available for registered participants. Please call 416-397-3529 or email outreach@tdsb.on.ca to register for these services.

Please ensure your name and the location of you will be attending is indicated when registering.

Honest Earl's Bargain Basement Sale!! Saturday, Oct. 18th, 2008

EBSAC September, 2008 Minutes

Read the minutes from the September 11, 2008 EBSAC Meeting here.

Summary:
*Update on class organization and sizes
*Safe School Procedures
*Fire/ Evacuation and Lockdown
*Students with severe allergies
*Playground Safety
*EQAO results and implications for planning
*Ontario Focused Intervention Partnership (OFIP)
*Preliminary Budget information
*Plant and Facilities
*Election Procedures
*Curriculum Night
*Emergency Procedures
*School Beautification (Greening)
*QSP

Next meeting Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

Honest Earl's Bargain Basement - Fall Sale Sat, October 18, 9am – 1pm

Please save the date!

With the enthusiastic support of Steve Travers and Rachelle Laporte, the Fall re-use clothing sale is a go. It would be fabulous if people could help out with the following tasks, and even a few hours of your time would be greatly appreciated. Not only will we save money by purchasing gently used clothing, but the environment benefits from energy savings, AND all of the funds raised go towards ongoing schoolyard greening / improvements. Plus it's a good time to socialize and meet other parents... with a cupcake and coffee in hand to boot!

1. Making a donation to the sale (gently used, clean items of clothing - including Halloween costumes and winter items).
2. Drop-off location & temporary storage of clothing donations.
3. Advertising (putting flyers up around the neighbourhood - i.e. Kimbourne Church / East-End Drop-in, Pegasus, local schools).
4. Organizing the Bake Sale part of the event (contact Small World, purchase coffee locally / advertising opportunity for them).
5. Contacting local shelters to arrange for donations of unsold items (i.e. the Red Door Shelter and Massy House).
6. Helping to move items donated to the school storage area provided.
7. Friday afternoon (Oct. 17th) set-up for the event (Time: 1 - 4pm).
8. Baking (for the bake sale / cafe area).
9. Saturday (Oct. 18th) sale event (Time 8:30am - 1:00pm).
10. Saturday Sale Clean-up (Time 1:00 - 2:30pm +/-).
11. Take unsold clothing to local shelters (if not needed then items go to Ages and Stages - noting the Earl Beatty EcoTeam account #197, and lastly, the Goodwill).

Thanks!!!

For more information, please contact Sheryl at 416-422-3509 sherylawalsh (at) hotmail.com

Click on the photo to read about last year's very successful "Honest Earl's Bargain Basement" sale.

Neighbours' Night Out - Thursday, 19 June at Earl Lynn Park

You are cordially invited to Neighbours' Night Out on Thursday, 19 June from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at East Lynn Park (no rain date). This city-wide initiative supported by Crime
Prevention Association of Toronto (CPAT) is in its 23rd year and is designed as a fun way to meet people in your area and help build a safer community