School Council
MISSION
The council is a liaison between parents, teachers, administration, community and School Board to encourage communication, involvement and cooperation with the goal of maximizing individual student learning and enhancing school life.
GOAL #1: MAINTAIN EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION
Between Council and Parents
- Inform parents of current school activities, events and issues through the Website, school bulletin board, newsletters, and other specialty mail outs
- Plan and promote school initiatives through the use of volunteers
- Promote an environment of respect within the school community for all our program
- Promote awareness and participation in school and community initiatives that enhance whole child education
- Provide a link to parent resources (books, articles, websites) through the bulletin board, website, speakers and presentations.
Between Council and School Administration/Teachers
- Solicit regular feedback regarding Council activities/priorities from teachers and administration
- Advocate for additional resources for students in need
Between Council and Local Boards
- Open lines of communication with School Superintendent/Board of Trustees as well as other school boards
GOAL #2: SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT
Through the Support of Supplemental Learning Resources
- Provide financial support for the development of the library’s resources
- Provide financial support for the purchase of classroom-based learning resources
Through Student Enrichment Programming
- Maintain citizenship awareness by bringing in relevant speakers
- Support school-based healthy living & eating initiatives
- Foster awareness in the school community of council's annual initiatives
Through fundraising activities that support the goals of Council and ERS (Elizabeth Rummel School Foundation)
- Identify fundraising activities/priorities that align with ERS objectives around students’ citizenship and advance the goal of maximizing academic, social, physical, emotional and creative learning
- Ensure fundraising activities are transparent, thoughtful, and aligned with ERS values and Division operating guidelines.
CONTACT US
School Council 2021 - 2022
Council Chair: Alice Conniff
Vice Chair-Social media: Vacant
Secretary: Rachel Lippitt
Treasurer: Joanna Burrell
Volunteer Coordinator: Trevor Rogers
Fundraiser Coordinator: Reinira Lankhuijzen
Grants: Erin Cipollone
Parent Council Meeting Minutes June 15th, 2022
Parent Council Meeting Minutes May 18th, 2022