Howard Public School Council

What can we do with our money?

When: Wednesday, November 20 from 6:30 to 8:00pm

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

• What to do with our money: School Council is responsible for managing the funds collected from the community. We are lucky to be well-funded (thank you, Howard families!) and to also have many and diverse ideas for how to use the funds to benefit our kids. We plan a November to November budget cycle so this is the meeting where we give direction to our money. Your opinion matters and is welcome!
• 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.
• Join an effort: As you hear about how money is directed, you may be inspired to join a group of parents managing a particular program that you feel passionate about: equity, tech, sports, music… there are many and we are always looking for more help, more involvement, and more ideas.

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

Agenda

Co-Chairs: Alfredo Cabeza, Midori Miyamoto

Secretary: Mallory Drysdale

Treasurer: Sarah Terpstra

Administration Rep(s): Lovenia Gorman

Welcome & Land Acknowledgement	Alfredo / Midori	6:30
Council Member Roll Call	Mallory	6:35
Principal’s Update – School budget	Lovenia	6:38
Financial Update – Fall Fête – Pizza Lunch – Other initiatives	Sarah	6:45
Update on Use of TDSB Vendors	Alfredo	6:55
Funding Requests – Equity Access – Learning Commons (Library) – The Musical – Tech – Holiday Hampers – Teacher Supplies – Family Engagement + Movie Night – Graduation – Equity – Mental Health and Wellness + Calming spaces – STEM + STEAM Night – Sports – Art – Instrumental Music – June Fun Day – Performances – Administration + Communications – Special Opportunities – Other?	Midori / Alfredo	7:00
Other Business	Alfredo	8:15
Adjournment – Next meeting is on January 15	Mallory	8:00

New Ideas Start Here

When: Wednesday, October 16 from 6:30 to 7:30pm

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

• Our Library is getting an upgrade: The school library will be transformed into a Library Learning Commons so that teachers and students can make better use of the space. We’ll hear about the planned changes and the related process.
• 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.
• How to make stuff happen: If you have a idea or a passion, Council can help you find people to collaborate with and give you the financial and communication supports your project needs. We’ll review the process so ideas can be ready for funding on November.

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

Agenda

Co-Chairs: Alfredo Cabeza, Midori Miyamoto

Secretary: Mallory Drysdale

Treasurer: Sarah Terpstra

Administration Rep(s): Lovenia Gorman

Welcome & Land Acknowledgement	Alfredo / Midori	6:30
Council Member Roll Call	Mallory	6:35
2024/2025 School Council Elections Parent/Caregiver Representative election results Fill voting member vacancies Executive Officer election: • Chair / Co-Chairs • Secretary • Treasurer	Alfredo	6:40
Principal’s Update + Library Learning Commons	Lovenia / Adeline	6:55
Fall Fête	All	7:10
Committees & Clubs How to start one and how to join one Examples: Equity; STEM Budget requests are due by November 8	Alfredo	7:20
Adjournment – Next meeting is on November 20	Mallory	7:30
Other Business – If we need additional time for discussion, we can continue until 8:00

Welcome Back!…

When: Wednesday, September 18 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

• What is Council?: There are many ways to stay informed and get involved at Howard. We’ll give an overview including the role of School Council. We’ll explain how your Council can help you and how you work with Council to help the school. Have an idea? A question? Let’s hear it!
• 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.
• The BIG Events: Fall Fête is our biggest community events of the year and it comes up quickly in October. Find out what it is and how to participate. Later this year, we will put on our famous school musical, which we do every two years. It’s not until the spring but planning begins now and also requires a lot of parent involvement.

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

Agenda

Co-Chairs: Alfredo Cabeza, Midori Miyamoto

Secretary: Mallory Drysdale

Treasurer: Sarah Terpstra

Administration Rep(s): Lovenia Gorman

Informal Meeting Time	All	7:00
Welcome & Land Acknowledgement	Alfredo / Midori	7:15
Introduction to School Council & Events	Alfredo	7:20
Principal’s Update	Lovenia	7:30
Fall Fête	All	7:40
Musical	Liz	7:50
Other Business	All	7:55
Adjournment – Next meeting is on October 16	Mallory	8:00

Fall is Coming…

When: Wednesday, June 19 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

• Fall Planning: This will be the last meeting of the school year. We will identify anything we need to do to make September’s return to school smooth. For example: a plan to welcome new families, budgeting for and identifying initiatives that start in September before we are able to meet again, ensuring teachers have our support as soon as the new school year begins. Have an idea? Let’s hear it!
• 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, Midori 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 Instrumental Music Grade 6 Graduation Fall Fête Equity & Garden STEM Mental Health & Well-Being Literacy Sports Musical & Mural (Alternating Years) Art Tech Equity Access	Various	7:40
Fall Planning Welcoming new families Classroom budgets Class email list (do we still need it) Fall Fête …	All	8:00
Other Business	All	8:20
Adjournment	Mallory	8:30

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