March 2023 School Council Meeting

TDSB Plans with Trustee Debbie King

When: Wednesday, March 22 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

Where: School Library or remotely using Zoom

Childcare will be provided in the school.

Zoom Meeting Link: https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/94039659443?pwd=aER2dlNPbWJBais5eUZuZ2pKdEdBdz09

Highlights

  • Trustee Debbie King: Learn about the TDSB’s 4-Year Strategic Plan. Debbie King is our elected member of the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and responsible for including our community’s interests in the school board’s planning efforts. This will be your chance to learn about the TDSB’s plans for the next four years, and an opportunity to ask questions and share concerns. If you prefer to ask a question or raise a concern anonymously, please submit it using this form by at 4pm today.
  • 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

Chair: Alfredo Cabeza                                       

Administration Rep(s): Lovenia Gorman

Welcome, Introductions & Land AcknowledgementAlfredo / Midori7:00 – 7:05
School Council member roll call Mallory7:05 – 7:07
Acceptance of last meeting’s minutesAlfredo7:07 – 7:10
Trustee Debbie King: TDSB plans + Q&ADebbie7:10 – 8:00
Principal’s UpdateLovenia8:00 – 8:10
General Financial UpdateAlfredo8:10 – 8:20
Other BusinessAlfredo8:20 – 8:30
Adjournment – Next meeting is on April 19Mallory8:30
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Save the Date + Meet Debbie King

MARCH 22 @ 7PM IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY

Debbie King is our new School Board Trustee. She is our elected member of the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and responsible for including our community’s interests in the school board’s planning efforts.

This will be your chance to get to know Debbie while learning about what is happening at the school board and how it will affect our kids’ educational journeys.

Is there a question or topic you’d like to suggest for our session with Debbie? Please submit your it using this anonymous form.

All parents and guardians of Howard students are welcome. Childcare will be provided so bring your kids too!

Learn more about what school trustees do here.

February 2023 School Council Meeting

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

Where: School Library or remotely using Zoom

Childcare will be provided in the school.

Zoom Meeting Link: https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/94039659443?pwd=aER2dlNPbWJBais5eUZuZ2pKdEdBdz09

Highlights

  • 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.
  • Extracurricular Activities: Most parent-led events and activities is done by committees (Arts, STEM, Graduation, Equity, and many more). Committees will give a quick update on the efforts they are making to deliver excellent experiences to our kids and to drive meaningful improvements to our school.

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

Agenda

Chair: Alfredo Cabeza                                       

Administration Rep(s): Lovenia Gorman

Welcome, Introductions & Land AcknowledgementAlfredo / Midori7:00 – 7:05
School Council member roll call Mallory7:05 – 7:07
Approval of January meeting minutes
Approval of this agenda		Alfredo7:07 – 7:10
Principal’s UpdateLovenia7:10 – 7:25
General Financial UpdateDanna7:25 – 7:30
Kathy’s ResignationAlfredo7:30 – 7:35
Land Acknowledgement DiscussionAlfredo7:35 – 7:45
Brief Committee Updates:
– Musical
– Parent/Caregiver Social
– Arts
– Equity
– Eco
– Sports
– STEM
– Tech
– Calming Space
– Grade 6 Graduation		Various7:45 – 8:20
Other BusinessAlfredo8:20 – 8:30
Adjournment – Next meeting is on March 22Mallory8:30
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January 2023 School Council Meeting

The School Musical + Other Happenings

When: Wednesday, January 18 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

Where: School Library or remotely using Zoom

Childcare will be provided in the school.

Zoom Meeting Link: https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/94039659443?pwd=aER2dlNPbWJBais5eUZuZ2pKdEdBdz09

Highlights

  • School Musical: Howard will present Shrek The Musical on Wednesday, May 10 and Thursday, May 11. Rehearsals are underway and there will be many related musical and artistic activities involving all students between now and showtime. Learn about these and how to help.
  • 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.
  • Extracurricular Activities: Most parent-led events and activities is done by committees (Arts, STEM, Graduation, Equity, and many more). Committees will give a quick update on the efforts they are making to deliver excellent experiences to our kids and to drive meaningful improvements to our school.

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

Agenda

Chair: Alfredo Cabeza                                       

Administration Rep(s): Lovenia Gorman

Welcome, Introductions & Land AcknowledgementAlfredo / Midori7:00 – 7:05
School Council member roll call Mallory7:05 – 7:07
Approval of November meeting minutes
Approval of this agenda		Alfredo7:07 – 7:10
Principal’s UpdateLovenia7:10 – 7:25
By-law voteAlfredo7:25 – 7:35
General Financial UpdateDanna7:35 – 7:40
Brief Committee Updates:
– Musical
– Arts
– Equity
– Eco
– Sports
– STEM
– Tech
– Calming Space
– Grade 6 Graduation
– Scientists in schools		Various7:40 – 8:10
Other businessAlfredo8:10 – 8:20
Adjournment – Next meeting is on February 15Mallory8:20
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November School Council Meeting

The Big Funding Meeting

When: Wednesday, November 16 from 7:00 to 8:30pm

Where: School Library or remotely using Zoom

Childcare will be provided in the school.

Zoom Meeting Link: https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/94039659443?pwd=aER2dlNPbWJBais5eUZuZ2pKdEdBdz09

Agenda Highlights:
  • Committee Funding = What’s On for this School Year: Many extracurricular activities are enabled or supported by our School Council. These are organized by committees, each of which focuses on a particular need or area of interest. At this meeting, committees will share their plans and anticipated financial needs so that we can approve their funding. It’s a great way to learn about what’s planned for this school year and where your donations go: Arts, School Musical, Sports Equipment, STEM experiences, and more…
  • Principal’s Update: Updates will include the partnering with Equity coaches for School Improvement Goals and classroom learning; exploring bringing in presenter to work with students, staff and family related to gender identity; Pollinator Garden grant; increase in supervision at entry time; parent-teacher interviews.
  • How to Get Involved: Join a committee or share an idea. While many initiatives are already underway, it is not too late to bring your voice and ideas to the community!

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

View the full agenda on our website.

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