Did you miss the meeting?

If you missed the meeting, that’s okay. We made a recording…

Watch or listen to the recording from last night’s school meeting.

Here’s a summary of what was discussed:

• This is going to be a great year!
• Esme gave a rundown of the work happening in the background to support teachers and students
  • in class wellness workshops with X Movement that are also available to parents and caregivers via ‘netflix-style’ channel
  • School Yard Revitalization project expected to be completed at the end of November; penalties for contractors if they miss the deadline
  • COVID approach
  • class sizes
• Midori, chair of the Equity Committee spoke of plans for the year ahead
  • Sept 30 Orange Shirt Day/National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
  • volunteers needed
  • for more info, email howardschoolcouncil@gmail.com
• Other topics covered
  • Parent Council looking for more Executive volunteers, STEM, Arts, Fall Fete, Fundraising, Outdoor and other volunteers.
  • Budget – during next month’s meeting we’ll vote on the budget for the rest of the year
  • How to navigate our website and request to have your message(s) sent via the parent/guardian channels
• Key Dates
  • September 30 – National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (aka Orange Shirt Day)
  • October 11 – Thanksgiving (no school)
  • October 22 – Next council meeting