Dr. J. K. Mulloy School 7440 – 10 St. N. W., Calgary, AB T2K 1H6| 403-777-6640 f | 403-777-6649 | [email protected] http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b242 Newsletter | January, 2015 Principal: Dr. Sheila Spence Assistant Principal: Mrs. Brenda Haskett Learning Leader: Mrs. Deb Bauman Learning Leader: Ms. Kendra Brands Administrative Secretary: Mrs. Bev Oliver Please see monthly calendar at the end of the newsletter. BOUQUETS 1. We enjoyed having some parents participate in our daily “sing-songs” during the last school week of December. This also gave our choir an opportunity to perform several songs each day and to lead the school in singing the rest of the songs for each session. Important Future Dates Feb. 2--11 – Rocks and Rings Feb. 11 – Fun lunch and Spirit Day Feb. 12-13 – Teachers’ Convention – No School for students Feb. 16– Family Day – No School Feb. 17 – School Council Annual General Meeting – 7:00 p.m. Feb. 18 – Celebrate Chinese New Year and Dumpling Day Feb. 19 – Family Dance facilitated by School Council Feb. 25 – Pink Shirt Day Feb. 27 – Early dismissal 12:30 p.m. – No afternoon Kindergarten Dr. J.K. MULLOY SCHOOL FEBRUARY FAMILY DANCE Please mark your calendars! Dr. J.K. Mulloy School will be hosting a family dance Wednesday, February 19, 2015 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Information about the event and purchasing tickets will be sent home Monday, February 10 and due back by Wednesday, February 13. The cost will be $5.00/family and tickets will be issued on a first come, first serve basis as we have limited numbers allowed in the gym. We hope to see you there! SCHOOL COUNCIL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING COMING UP TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2015. The main purpose of this meeting is to hold elections for our School Council. If you think you might be interested in filling a position plan to attend this meeting. Printed information about the positions will be available to interested parents. A copy of the position descriptions is included. Council Executive Position Descriptions Responsibilities of School Council Executive: A. Co-Chair (2 people) Oversee all School Council activities, ensuring that all business adheres to School Council Bylaws Prepare an agenda for all Meetings in conjunction with the Principal Chair all meetings of the School Council Act as spokesperson for the School Council after consultation with School Council Executive Members Serve as a Member of all Committees, ex-officio Act as cheque co-signing authority on the School Council Executive of up to one hundred dollars ($100.00) per month without prior approval of School Council Submit monthly reports to the School Newsletter as necessary, including sufficient notice of all scheduled meetings Dr. J. K. Mulloy School January, 2015 Submit an Annual Report (including a summary of the School Council activities, a financial statement, and a copy of the minutes of each Meeting of the School Council) to the school principal and the Area Director by September 30 of each year Ensure the school is represented at system and Area II School Council Meetings B. Key Communicator Attend periodically scheduled Key Communicator Meetings Gather information on Board issues and activities Report at Regular Meetings as needed C. Secretary Record accurately the minutes of all Regular, Special and Executive Meetings of the School Council including, but not limited to, motions, resolutions, correspondence and an attendance roll Provide copies of minutes to all Executive Members and any concerned participant of the School Council who requests them Maintain and have available at Meetings, copies of all previous minutes back as far as the beginning of the previous school year Post a copy of the minutes of the most recent Regular Meeting on the Parent bulletin board and school website within seven (7) days of the Meeting D. Treasurer Act as co-signing authority on a current chequing account established for the purpose of administering all School Council funds Ensure the timely deposit of all revenue received by the School Council and the prompt payment of expenditures as directed by the School Council Provide a detailed monthly financial report at each Regular Meeting Provide a year-end financial statement for presentation at the Annual General Meeting and for submission to the Board by the School Council Chair Responsibilities of Appointed Positions: A. Fundraising Coordinator: Chair the Fundraising Committee Arrange a meeting with the Fundraising Committee and the Principal early in the school year for planning purposes Organize and coordinate volunteer needs through the Volunteer Coordinator Communicate financial needs through the Treasurer Report at Regular Meetings as needed B. Co-Volunteer Coordinator (2 people): Organize and coordinate a volunteer program in conjunction with the Principal Organize a volunteer orientation meeting early in the school year in conjunction with the Principal Maintain a current list of active Parent Volunteers Delegate volunteer duties according to School needs 2|8 Dr. J. K. Mulloy School January, 2015 Act as liaison between School Staff and Parent Volunteers Report at regular meetings as needed TLC INFORMATION EVENING Thursday, January 8th at 6:30 PM The TLC INFORMATION EVENING is for parents considering the TLC program and are interested in learning about the school and program. Because the presentation is aimed at parents, the EVENING IS FOR ADULTS ONLY. Everyone in the audience needs to be able to hear the information and restless children/babies make it difficult. If you know someone who is planning to attend the TLC Information Evening, please share this information with them. Thank you for your help. TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION NOTE: Each month we take all “tear-off slips” returned to indicate that parents have received the newsletter and there is a draw for a book. If you have more than one child in the school and the names are on the slip, both/all of the children would receive a book if your family slip is drawn. *****If you are accessing the newsletter on the CBE website, please print off the last page with the tear off for comments/questions and the place to sign that you have received/read the newsletter and send it to school with your child. Thank you. Reponses to Parents: COMMENT: This is our first year at the school – The effort that the teachers put into each child’s development is enormous. Truly appreciate it. A blessed Christmas and new year wishes to the whole team. RESPONSE: Thank you for your kind words. All our staff are truly committed to helping “our” children be all that they can be! The level of commitment by parents as partners in education also truly makes a difference to student development. THE WINNERS OF THE NEWSLETTER DRAW for December are Jonathan P. (Rm. 10) and Allen Z. (Rm. 6). I HAVE A COMMENT OR A QUESTION: COMMENTS/QUESTIONS:__________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ PARENT NAME . *********************************************************************** 3|8 Dr. J. K. Mulloy School January, 2015 I have received the newsletter: ________________________ ______________________________ ____________ PARENT NAME NAME OF STUDENT(S) HOMEROOM Reading Resolutions Family Literacy Day, held annually on January 27, was established sixteen years ago to raise awareness of the importance of reading together as a family. Created by ABC Life Literacy Canada, the literacy initiative encourages entire families to work together to develop better reading and writing skills. Reading together sets a good example for children, fosters literacy skills in youngsters and keeps parents’ own skills sharp. Observing Family Literacy Day is only the first step. Like anything else, becoming skilled at reading requires practice. So this year, why not resolve to make family literacy a daily habit in your home? Here are tips to make your family’s reading resolution a success: Set an example for your children – let them see you read and hear you discuss what you have read Have lots of books in the house Set up cozy, well lit spaces for reading Give books as gifts Make regular trips to the library to stock up on books for the whole family Encourage your children to read both fiction and factual books Have your children read out loud to you and to lots of other people too Encourage your children to read the words that surround them every day – store signs, roads signs, flyers, labels and recipes Having your children read a book more than once is a great way to boost their confidence in reading and improve their speed. With a little imagination, a little encouragement and a lot of everyday reading, your whole family will help build their brains—and bonds! For more family reading tips, visit calgaryreads.com. 4|8 Dr. J. K. Mulloy School January, 2015 5|8 Dr. J. K. Mulloy School January, 2015 MONDAY TUESDAY Day35 Day4 6 ClassesResume JANUARY2015 WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Day18 School TLCInformation Eveningat6:30 PM ADULTSONLY Day2 9 PopcornDay Day5 14 Day115 Day016 EarlyDismissal at 12:30 NoAfternoon Kindergarten Day4 21 Day522 Day1 23 Fun‐Lunch& SpiritDay Non‐uniform Day4 28 RocksandRings BookFair Day529 RocksandRings Conferences Gr.1‐4 4:30–8:00p.m. Kindergarten ReportCardsto home BookFair Day030 Conferences Gr.1‐4 8:00–1:00 BookFair Professional LearningDay for Kindergarten Teachers NoSchoolfor Students Day312 Day4 13 Kindergarten RegistrationOpensTLC Opera ApplicationtoProgram (Rumpelstiltskin) Opens forAllStudentsat 9:30AM FRIDAY Day5 7 Day219 Day3 20 SchoolCouncilat 7:00PM Day626 Day3 27 RocksandRings RocksandRings BookFair BookFair 6|8 Dr. J. K. Mulloy School January, 2015 COLONEL IRVINE SCHOOL 412 Northmount Drive NW Calgary, AB T2K 3H6 Phone: 403-777-7280 Fax: 403-777-7283 Website: http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b622/ Thursday, January 15, 2015 ROADRUNNER ORIENTATION! Arrival - 12:30; Snack – 12:30-1:00; Tours 1:00 – 2:30 pm An opportunity for next year’s Regular, Mandarin & Traditional Learning Centre Roadrunners to learn about our great school! OPEN HOUSE 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm A chance for parents and students to explore our school, see displays of student work and meet our students and amazing staff! PARENT INFORMATION MEETING Main Gym – 7:00 pm Meet the administration and learn about what you can expect as a Roadrunner parent! The Administration Team will be on hand to answer questions regarding the Regular, Mandarin & Traditional Learning Centre Programming available for the 2015/2016 School Year. We hope that you can join us for what promises to be a wonderful evening of celebration and information! 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