School Council Minutes - October 22, 2025

Staff in Attendance: P. Miller (Principal), F. Liu (Vice Principal)

COUNCIL NORMS

ATTENTIVE LISTENING

- one person is speaking at a time

- face the speaker

- listen to the ideas of others

- eye contact, nodding

- acknowledge and appreciate each other's efforts

- supportive language

MUTUAL RESPECT

- begin and end on time

- focus on the task at hand

- people speak honestly and openly and their ideas are respected

-comfortable environment

-appreciating diversity

RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE/ RIGHT TO PASS

-sharing ideas

-no pressure to speak in community circle

-everyone participating

-freedom to add input

-include all members

-feeling safe to give ideas

Items:	Notes	Follow Up
Opening of School Council Meeting	Welcome & Introductions Discussions How to bring in more families to School Council Meetings? Should we consider using a new/different social media platform? Would it be possible to include a What’s in the Newsletter info embedded in email message?
Principal’s Report	Food and Clothing Drive Will donate to Markham Food Bank Clothing donated will be sent to schools in South Markham Funds Spent ACF Purchased ($1200) Used for Family Movie Night Teachers also use in classrooms Games for Recess Kit($2000) East School Council Forum Monday, November 17th from 5:30PM - 8:30PM Cynthia & Percy invited to go If unable to attend, will invite alternates Extra-Curriculars First volleyball game was today after school Tomorrow Cross-Country team qualifiers will be heading to Regionals Musical show will be announced soon Nov 5 Grade 8s visit PETHS Dance Club
Funds Account Balance: ~$6500	Fundraising Goals and Fundraising Plan Ultimate Frisbees ($500) Grade 8 Graduation ($700) Recess Kit ($2000) Books & Technology ($7000 + $5000) ACF Licence ($1200) Fundraising Hot Lunches (Kome) Do we want other approved vendors? Will need to ensure Halal and veggie options Direct Drive (Donations to the School) Donation Letter to Families with return portion
Other Business	Feedback from Meet the Teacher Ideas for Family Activity Nights More sports - basketball, soccer Bingo Art / Paint Needs Better Equipment Air Conditioning Other Drop-In Format was successful Google Classroom very helpful Liked that they could see other spaces, not just classroom PRO Grant Fun Fair
Goal Setting	Fundraising Plan
Next Meeting	November 26
2025-2026 School Council Meeting Dates	January 28 (virtual?), February 25 (tentative), April 22, May 20