Don't Miss the First Palmerston School Council Meeting of the Year - Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 6:30 pm in the School Library

All parents and staff are welcome to join us for the first Palmerston School Council Meeting of the year! The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 6:30 pm in the Palmerston School Library. Come and learn about the exciting events and plans for the upcoming school year! So many of the fun activities are parent volunteer led! Learn about how to get involved (sign up to volunteer for an hour or two or learn about what is involved to join or spearhead a committee).

Look forward to seeing some familiar faces and meeting some new parents too!

Meeting agenda and minutes from the final meeting of last year attached below. Council budget also attached below.

Agenda - Palmerston Avenue Public School

In Person School Council Meeting

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:30 pm

Location: School Library

1. Meeting Called to Order and General Welcome

2. Last Meeting Minutes and Current Meeting Agenda Review and motion to approve (1 minute)

3. Principal’s Update – Ms. Greenwood (10 minutes)

4. Council Introductions and Overview - Laura (5 minutes)

5. Budget Review: (Millie) Every year the council budget (money raised previous year) is reviewed and voted on at the October Council Meeting. A proposed budget will be reviewed at today’s meeting. Additional requests for budget spend will be accepted up to one week prior to October 23 council meeting Budget vote.

6. Committee Overview (Events and programs set to run or “could” run this year if we have Parent Volunteers to lead):

   
   

LEADS REQUIRED for activities below to happen this year (Laura to discuss):

Date Specific:

• October 17th – Harvest Fest

• February 12 - Dance-a-thon (lead TBC)

• March - Spring Forward STEM NIGHT

• June - Grade 5 Parent Lead for Graduation (oversee luncheon for Grads/families)

• May/June - Grade 6 Grad 

Ongoing:

• Class Rep Coordinator 

• Community Outreach

• Fundraising (Fresh From the Farm, Terra Cotta Cookie Sale, Mabels Labels, Holiday Movie Night, other ideas!)

• Health and Wellness 

• Internal Equity 

• Salad Bar Lunches

• Staff Appreciation Coordinator 

• Steering Committee for Site Improvement 

• S.T.E.M. Committee

• Yearbook Committee

LEADS CONFIRMED:

• Arts Committee and “A NIGHT AT THE PALM” arts night (Nov. 13 or 20th TBC). (Laura: 5 minutes)

• Holiday Community Outreach - Holiday support for families in need (Laura to discuss)

• Pizza Lunch (Shannon: 5 minutes)

• Cultural Festival (DATE) Belinda: 5 minutes)

• Eco Committee (TBC - Becky)

• Food Garden Committee (TBC - Dan/Meredith)

• Front Garden Committee (Becky: 5 minutes)

• Master Plan/ Steering Committee/Outdoor Mural update (Pauline: 5 minutes)

• Mayfest (Katherine and Ashley) 

• Spirit Wear (Alex)

1. Elections (3 minutes) - Current Council Executive positions: Chair, Co-Chair, Assistant to Chair, Treasurer, Secretary. The Position of Communications Chair is CURRENTLY VACANT.

   
   

2. New Business

   • As requested

     
     

3. Next meeting: 

   • Budget Meeting Wednesday, October 23rd 6:30 pm in the Library – Millie to provide an overview of proposal process (5 minutes) 

   • Subsequent Meeting Dates: Thursday, November 21 (In Person), Thursday, January 23rd (Virtual), Thursday, February 27th (Virtual), dates TBA for March/April/May/June

     
     

4. Next Meeting: 6:30 pm on Wednesday, October 23rd IN PERSON in the Library

5. Meeting adjourned

Palmerston Council Meeting Minutes - June 20, 2024.pdf

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Palmerston school council financial summary_Jun 20'24 - Google Sheets.pdf

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School Council Meeting Agenda - Sept 25.pdf

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