St. Joan of Arc -School Council Annual General Meeting May 18, 2016 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

St. Joan of Arc -School Council Annual General Meeting May 18, 2016

2015-2016 School Year Objectives: 1. Increase parent engagement 2. Obtain parent feedback – what do you want for your child? 3. Establish a multi-year funding plan to meet the Community Building, Faith, Enhancements and Wellness needs 4. Work with Admin to incorporate the ideas generated in our parent feedback session

1. Increase Parent Engagement  SC booth/ marketing brochure at the opening BBQ and at parent teacher interviews  Hopes and Dreams exercise to engage parents and discuss their priorities for their children  Weekly Communications via Parent Messenger and monthly Newsletter  Social events including Shrove Tuesday breakfast, Christmas and Spring Dances  Parent draw for those attending SC meetings  Speaker events focused on mental wellness  Pub Night targeting JH parents to increase awareness of funding needs for JH activities

2. Obtain Parent Feedback “Hopes and Dreams” Discussion  Purposeful learning  Student engagement  Software based learning  Creative learning  Offsite learning  Outdoor education  Spirit days & pride of the school  Showcase Students work

3. Multi-year Funding Model – all working together for our children! Administration Parent School Student Community Council Cavalier’s Foundation

SJOA SUPPORT & AREAS OF NEED COMMUMITY ENHANCEMENTS WELLNESS FAITH BUILDING Creating a Retreats- Opening BBQ, Athletics-Team Learning Grade 9 Shrove Tues. Uniforms/Glee Commons Farewell Uniforms Environment- Furniture Parent Chapel-Altar and Speakers Cross update, Traditional Grade Kneelers Academics- Level Sports - Inline Mathletics/Raz skating K-2, Kids lacrosse 3-4, Curling Family Dances 5-6, skiing 7-9 Sacramental & Movie Nights Recognition Technology- Document Cameras, Ipads, Small Gym Recognition of Chrome books Students and Staff- Enhancements Patrollers/Staff/Class- Meals/Play Day Arts-Residencies/ Gallery Wall/ School Logo Chimes

2015-2016 Fundraising Initiatives  First Fill your Freezer $5429  Art Cards $5591  Christmas Dance $1740  Second Fill your Freezer $3338  Pub Night $6000  Fun Food $8000 ( estimate)  Write on Stationary $2425 Total funds raised: $32,523

Funds raised supported the 4 areas of need . Spending $0 , 0% $3,700 , 16% $7,700 , 34% $11,300 , 50% Wellness Enhancements Faith Community Building

4. 2015-2016 School Accomplishments  Grade Level wellness activities: In line skating, lacrosse, curling & skiing  Purchased Mathletics for Div. 2 and Razkids for Div 1  Drum Fit, Artist Residency, Dance Residency  Staff workshop to facilitate application writing for Open Minds Campus Calgary  Booking outdoor retreats for next year  Created a Gallery Wall to showcase student work  Booked social media speaker for Div 2 & 3 and parents for next year  Continued spirit days and pep rallies  Motivational speakers for this year and next year

Looking Forward to 2016-2017  Continue to increase experiential learning through funding field trips, division wellness activities and in house creative learning  Continue working with the Fundraising Committee and the Cavalier’s Foundation to meet all areas of need  Continue to build community spirit  Continued parent communication enhancements, including Facebook

THANK YOU!  Thank you to our fabulous principal, Cheryl McInnes and her Admin team  Thank you to the amazing and dedicated Fundraising Committee  Thank you to all of the volunteers and parents  Thank you to Dionne, Kristyn and Amy for all of their work to make this year a success