School Council Minutes - Monday, March 17, 2025

• EQAO results are available at https://www.eqao.com/, with a 95% participation rate for Grade 3 and Grade 6 students. Findings include that about 50% of participants first language is English.
• PPS is performing above board and provincial achievement levels in most areas.
• Key findings re: math, reading and writing can be found on this link.
• Initiatives like additional staff involvement in the Math Network, professional development, Math Booster and Literacy Booster Groups, increased MLL support, and focus on helping Level 2 students reach Levels 3 and 4 were outlined.
• It was emphasized that while EQAO results are important, they don't always align with report ca

• Valentine’s Dance was a huge success with additional themes and more inclusive crafts/ activities for students this year.
• Touchtone Assembly awards: Student voices hosted the assembly for the first time, and the theme focused on ten-character traits. The homeroom teachers were involved in the nomination process.
• Winter Concert: Student Kiera was appreciated for organizing the winter concert for the Sunrise Senior Home. It was a great success.
• Intermediate café: Student voice has kickstarted a concession stand where students can listen to music, enjoy a snack, be a part of the study group. This is a part of their fundraising initiative.
• Intermediate Sports day: Student voice is working on a sports day themed event where non-competitive activities are conducted.
• Glimmer days: Student voices may be initiating their 3rd glitter glimmer day to encourage kindness and good deeds. This will be a part of their fundraising initiative where students can purchase glitter gems and share them with their friends and classmates to foster positivity.
• Locker decorations for birthdays are continuing.

• See below for the assignments and updated budgets
• The following items were purchased upon last meeting’s approval:
  • $3000- Music program
  • $220- KG- Grade 2 Blue Spruce Club
  • $500- Current events resource subscription for Jr.
  • $200- Wellness room supplies
  • $600- Camin bins and fidgets o $300- Board games club
  • $119- Family fitness supplies
  • $2000- KG space supplies + play items
  • $6000- 2nd set of decodable binary and wipe books- 2nd set pending
• Playground rejuvenation:
  • 2 tables with bins have been ordered for the playground. A cart will also be ordered to transport supplies to the yard, rather than keeping items permanently outside.
  • The cart will carry different items each day, such as figurines, small balls, pinecones, and sticks, offering varied outdoor play experiences.
  • The school is collaborating with consultants over a 6-week to help reimagine outdoor education for kindergarten students.

Suzy to be informed of top up for 12004 BBQ..

Robyn to provide updates on the decodables.

• Programs like Lego Robotics, different options available for specific grades 1-3 and 4-6) and Soccer were discussed. Feedback will be gathered on program offerings and registration numbers to determine if certain programs can run for specific grades

• Some families leave for extended vacation periods, so smaller segments might be preferable- There will be 5- and 4-week options for the next 2 rotations.
• Indian food has been finalized for Wednesdays for the next 5 weeks.
• Subway, Pizza, Korean and Barburrito will be renewed for the next rotation.
• Lunch options for the beginning of the school year will not work due to staffing overload and ongoing new registrations during the new school year.
• Next dates: April 21st to June 16th

• Student Voice will take over organizing the event, and candy, snack and popcorn sales, with a few members volunteering to help with cash handling.
• Licenses have been purchased.

• Tuesday, June 10th is finalized.

• Thursday, June 19th is finalized.