St. Andrews Public School Advisory Council

Meeting Minutes

ThursdayMar.5th, 2015 staff room

Open meeting: 6:35pm

Meeting minutes from January 29th, 2015 hadno corrections or objections; approved by Laura and Sandra.

Principal’s Report

STEMProfessional Learning Community- STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathintegrates areas of thecurriculum, real-world problem-solving, and critical thinking. Fitness initiative. Looks positive.

Superintendent John Chasty, visited St. Andrews, hearing many positive comments.

Staffing level same as next year. There was a big influx of JK’s this year: 50’s instead of usual 30’s, the projections for next year will be lower, so far registrations align with projections

Decision to have Jump Rope ForHeart or dance-a-thon?

  • Dance-a-thon, organized by Parent Council, equipment rented through Long and McQuade instead of DJ, the students run the playlist.
  • Can host both events, need to determine what is involved with Jump Rope for Heart, will need a teacher to take the lead.

Budget for field trips.

The 4 R’s: kit for building healthy relationships distributed to attendees. Few extras are available for those interested, see office and Parent Council Library.

Government grant available to engage parents into the school. Need to develop a business plan to apply for the grant of upto $1000. Need volunteer to complete the application, deadline is May 19, 2015. We have successfully applied for the grant in the past. Sandra will email details.

Senior boys’ basketball team won the championship by one point in overtime.

Treasurer’s Report

Will be emailed

Pizza lunch

Movie night

Items Discussed

Need ideas to involve more parents.

Next family pizza night: Thursday Apr. 2, 2015

Next SAC meeting. Thursday Apr. 2, 2015

Next pizza lunch: Apr. 9, 2015.

Unanimous approval to cover the additional cost of buses for the Marlies game, $240

Need traffic control on Brimorton since crossing the street may be dangerous.

Year-end BBQ was a success last year. Will hold one again this year.

  • Will host as a fund raiser
  • Details to be determined

Found a $300 popcorn machine. Can be run by grade 8’s. Finalizing evaluation.

School jersey’s

  • Thoughts on having school jersey’s with Seahawks logo.
  • Contest to redesign school logo to incorporate in school-branded wear.
  • Looking for modern, trendier design that will actually be worn more.
  • Will offer to school as students take pride in wearing and representing St. Andrews outside of team activities

Suggestion box.

  • Kids enjoyed the movie night. Can have themes?.
  • Malificent
  • Dolphin Tales 2
  • Need to book a date
  • Let’s have one talent show in May.
  • Teacher to take lead, in the past it has been Linda Rowe-Taylor
  • Can we have a grade 4 sports team? 2 co-ed v-ball jr/intermediate, soccer.

Round table:

  • Folk dancing: Albert Campbell Square is the venue;can kids also perform at St. Andrews?
  • Traffic still very bad on both fronts. There is speeding on Brimorton.
  • Gate getting welded.
  • Gauging interest in Lego robotics. Will try to get a set for next year. Starts early.
  • BYOD: Bring Your Own Device for grade 7 and 8, tablets and phones.
  • Camp Kearney: summer camp available.

Closed meeting 7:50 PM.

Attendance

Laura BotsDave Stanley

Joe Montojo Barrett Lindsay-Kolari

Savitrie TiwariSandra Bacanin