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.