Howard Public School Council

When: Wednesday, May 15 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

Where: School Library or remotely using Microsoft Teams

Childcare will be provided in the school.
All Howard parents/caregivers are welcome.

Microsoft Teams Meeting Link

Highlights

• Ideas Are Still and Always Welcome: By this point in the year, budgets are allocated and parents are using your contributions to turn ideas into realities for our kids and school. Yes, and… if you have an idea for something you’d like to see at Howard, it’s not too late. Your School Council can help mobilize families and can find ways to fund ideas that need cash.
• Principal’s Update: Every School Council meeting includes an update from our Principal with time for questions. It’s casual and informative and a great way — especially for new families — to understand how the school runs and how to get information and help.

If you cannot attend or prefer to ask questions anonymously, please submit your questions here.

Agenda

Co-Chairs: Alfredo Cabeza, Miyamoto

Secretary: Mallory Drysdale

Treasurer: Sarah Terpstra

Administration Rep(s): Lovenia Gorman

Welcome & Land Acknowledgement	Alfredo / Midori	7:00
School Council Member Roll Call	Mallory	7:05
Acceptance of Last Meeting’s Minutes	Alfredo	7:07
Principal’s Update	Lovenia	7:10
Financial Update	Sarah	7:25
Committee Updates Social Equity & Garden Mental Health & Well-Being Literacy STEM Sports Musical & Mural (Alternating Years) Art Instrumental Music Tech Grade 6 Graduation Holiday Hampers Equity Access	Various	7:40
Other Business	All	8:20
Adjournment	Mallory	8:30

Oops!… We Did it Again

When: Wednesday, April 17 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

Where: School Library or remotely using Microsoft Teams

Childcare will be provided in the school.
All Howard parents/caregivers are welcome.

Microsoft Teams Meeting Link

Highlights

• Spring Social May 10 — Oops! We Did it Again: It’s the social event of the year! So save the date; and if you are able to contribute to the silent auction to raise funds for our school, please get in touch with our organizers. Details and contact info here: https://www.thesocialhoward.com
• Ideas (Always) Welcome: By this point in the year, budgets are allocated and parents are using your contributions to turn ideas into realities for our kids and school. Yes, and… if you have an idea for something you’d like to see at Howard, it’s not too late. Your School Council can help mobilize families and can find ways to fund ideas that need cash.
• Principal’s Update: Every School Council meeting includes an update from our Principal with time for questions. It’s casual and informative and a great way — especially for new families — to understand how the school runs and how to get information and help.

If you cannot attend or prefer to ask questions anonymously, please submit your questions here.

Agenda

Co-Chairs: Alfredo Cabeza, Miyamoto

Secretary: Mallory Drysdale

Treasurer: Sarah Terpstra

Administration Rep(s): Lovenia Gorman

Welcome & Land Acknowledgement	Alfredo / Midori	7:00
School Council Member Roll Call	Mallory	7:05
Acceptance of Last Meeting’s Minutes	Alfredo	7:07
Principal’s Update	Lovenia	7:10
Financial Update	Sarah	7:25
Committee Updates Social Equity & Garden Mental Health & Well-Being Literacy STEM Sports Musical & Mural (Alternating Years) Art Instrumental Music Tech Grade 6 Graduation Holiday Hampers Equity Access	Various	7:40
Other Business	All	8:20
Adjournment	Mallory	8:30

Mid-Year Budget Re-Allocations

When: Wednesday, March 27 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

Where: Online-only this month using Microsoft Teams

All Howard parents/caregivers are welcome.

Microsoft Teams Meeting Link

Highlights

• Budget Re-Allocations: Our budget was allocated to our many committees and initiatives in November. Now that we are about halfway through the budget year (November to November) we will revisit the allocations to ensure that our efforts are most effective and that new ideas can be pursued.
• Principal’s Update: Every School Council meeting includes an update from our Principal with time for questions. It’s casual and informative and a great way — especially for new families — to understand how the school runs and how to get information and help.

If you cannot attend or prefer to ask questions anonymously, please submit your questions here.

Agenda

Co-Chairs: Alfredo Cabeza, Miyamoto

Secretary: Mallory Drysdale

Treasurer: Sarah Terpstra

Administration Rep(s): Lovenia Gorman

Welcome & Land Acknowledgement	Alfredo / Midori	7:00
School Council Member Roll Call	Mallory	7:05
Acceptance of Last Meeting’s Minutes	Alfredo	7:07
Principal’s Update	Lovenia	7:10
Financial Update	Sarah	7:25
Budget Re-Allocations Equity & Garden Mental Health & Well-Being Literacy STEM Sports Musical & Mural (Alternating Years) Art Instrumental Music Tech School Supplies Grade 6 Graduation Parent Engagement Holiday Hampers Equity Access Special Opportunities Fund Operating Expenses (Communications, Bank Fees, Misc.)	Various	7:40
Other Business	All	8:20
Adjournment	Mallory	8:30