HANDSWORTHSECONDARY SCHOOL PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL (HPAC)
HANDSWORTH SECONDARY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION (HSSA)
MINUTES
January 20TH, 2014
Present: Caroline Ramsay, Katy MacLellan,Sandy Hancock, Elly Safari, Sylvia Sanchez
Administration/Staff: Mark James
Members in Attendance: Deb Burian, Sherry Grant, Lori Wheeler, Elena Fleming, Tony Pascuzzi, Robin Weedbridge, Karen Saunders, Katherine Beckers, Cathy Paterson, Sheri Eastman, Marian Dodd, Rob Brandreth-Gibbs, Kathi Hagan, Parasteh Maradi, Nadia Mozaffan, Lily Quan, Lynne Samson, Gitta Oldendorff, Lua Dietrich
Welcome & Call to Order: at 7:08pm by Katy MacLellan
Approval of Agenda: Motion to Approve by Elly Safari, seconded by Caroline Ramsay
Approval of Minutes from November 18TH2013: Motion to Approve by Elly Safari, seconded by Deb Burian
HMPA Music Report – Sherry Grant
- Largest fundraiser of the year, the Sweet Music concert, raised a record of $3,600. An enjoyable holiday performance by all 12 band and strings groups.
Thanks to all of the families who came out to support the music program, those who helped with organization, set-up and clean-up, and the huge crew of bakers who contributed to the bake sale.
- Concerts over the coming weeks:
Feb. 5 & 6 Jr. & Sr. Juzt Jazz nights at Handsworth
Feb. 26 Handsworth Zone Strings Extravaganza at Centennial Theatre at 7 pm
March 11 Wonderful Winds Band Concert at Highlands United
March 12 Honour Strings Concert
- The HMPA thankedthe HPAC for supporting the music program with gaming funds. The new practice piano has been delivered and is already in use. The balance of new uniforms will be ordered shortly
- Next HMPA meeting will be Jan. 29 at 7:30 pm in the music room
Canadian Parents for French - Karen Saunders
- February 27THFrench Film Festival – 230 Handsworth students to attend the movie at the Landmark Movies on Esplanade. Students will be bussed to the theatres at 12:30pm and released from theatres at 3:00pm.
- CPF presented Handsworth with a $200 grant cheque, to be used towards enrichment and benefit to the French speaking students.
Health and Safety – Sandy Hancock
- Inventory of safety supplies are in good shape, the water has been replaced and documents are in order
- In the process of updating the collection of student data in regards to emergency student release and updating lock-down procedures
Treasurer Report –
Nothing to report
Athletic Report – Lori Wheleer
There has been no meeting yet with the athletic council
Principal’s Report – Mark James
- January 20TH at 5:30am a teacher found a `threat` note in the front door. It was considered an `interruption` of time and energy. By 7:30am 7-8 policemen and dogs in the school checking it was safe. The school opened as usual. Lots of kids were very concerned and anxious. School will not be surprised if it happens again.
- Last P Day, the Handsworth family of schools got together at Highlands Elementary to discuss, learn and focus on `assessment`. Teachers from Handsworth talked about:
- Scott Bennett: `How to work with feeder schools`
- Erika Toombs: How to deal with late assignments`
More to be studied about the subject:
-It is a challenge for teaches at the time of reporting, since students should know how they did on their evaluations, and the question of unlimited re-do`s.
- For more information on assessment: Rick Wormleli
Guest Speakers: Annie Mauboules – NV District Social Planner and Suhk Kandola – Capilano Community Services Society Youth Worker.
Meeting Adjourned: 8:30pm
Next Meeting: Monday,February 17TH– Handsworth Library