MINUTES FROM OCTOBER PARENT COUNCIL MEETING

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The next Parent Council meeting will be held tuesday November 10th, 2015, at 7pm. All are welcome to attend.

MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER PARENT COUNCIL MEETING

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IRC HALLOWEEN PARTY!

Get out your costumes and get ready to party!  The IRC Parent Council Fundraising Committee is hosting a Halloween Party in the gym after school on Friday Oct 30th.  All family members are welcome.  Please note that this is an after school party, so a parent or caregiver will need to be present.  Hope to see you there!!

DOCUMENTARY: NO PLACE TO HIDE

NOTE FROM NEW IRC PARENT COUNCIL CHAIR

Dear Parent/Guardian, 

On behalf of Parent Council, I’d like to welcome you to another year at I.R.C.! 

The I.R.C. Parent Council raises funds to supplement our children’s school experience. In the past, parent council has funded field trips, art, music and science programs, sports and playground equipment, technology upgrades, as well as classroom supplies and learning tools. 

Parent Council is also a forum for sharing important information and discussing issues that affect our children and our community. 

Everyone is welcome to come to the monthly parent council meeting, which takes place on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m., at the school. Childcare is provided in the gym. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, October 13, 2015. 

In the meantime, we are looking for people to volunteer as classroom representatives. This person would be responsible for the following: 

- Act as a liaison between Parent Council and classroom teachers 

- Attend monthly Parent Council meetings 

- Collect classroom fundraising dollars on behalf of parent council 

- Assist classroom teachers in organizing supplies for class parties and activities 

This is a great way to stay connected to the I.R.C. community. Up to two people can be a single classroom’s representative. If you are interested, please email me at the following email address by Friday, October 16th, 2015: kmcnabney@rogers.com. 

Sincerely, 

Kelly Colfer, 

I.R.C. Parent Council Chairperson 

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REMINDER: LAST WEEKEND OF THE MAGAZINE DRIVE

1 WEEK LEFT!

NEXT PARENT COUNCIL MEETING - OCT 13

International Walk to School Day

Today is  “International Walk to School Day”, which kicks off our ‘Walk to School Wednesday’ Eco-school initiative!

We encourage all IRC students, staff  and families to walk to school as much as possible! “Walk to School Wednesday” is a healthy way to start your day!

Long Weekend

A reminder that Monday October 12^th is a holiday and the school is closed. Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving weekend!

2015-2016 Parent Council

Congratulations to the following parents who have accepted a role on our 2015-16 Parent Council Executive:

Chair- Ms. Kelly Colfer

Secretary- Ms. Jennifer Brooks

Ward 7 Representative- Mr. Joe Costa

Our next parent council meeting will be held on Tuesday October 13^th , beginning at 7:00 p.m. 

Please see the attached agenda, and plan to attend!

TDSB Budgets

For any parents interested in understanding the TDSB financial situation, here is the link at the TDSB site that lets you look at school budgets.


Just pick the school you are interested in from the pull down budget.

http://www.tdsb.on.ca/AboutUs/Accountability/SchoolBudgetInformation.aspx

And here is a link to the TDSB 2015 /2016 budget

http://www.tdsb.on.ca/AboutUs/BusinessServices/BudgetsandFinancialStatements/201516Budget.aspx

REMINDER - TOMORROW IS PICTURE DAY!!!

Bring your smiles.

TERRY FOX RUN

Many thanks to the IRC families who helped to raise a total of $2, 485.00 for the Terry Fox Foundation. 

IRC is proud to be involved in our continued efforts to help fund cancer research.

IRC PHOTO DAY - TUESDAY OCTOBER 6

YMCA BEFORE & AFTER CARE

There are still spaces available at the YMCA Before & After Care program at IRC. For anyone interested in the program (FDK & Grade 1), or to receive more information about the programs, parents can contact Carla Larivera at 647-283-4404

WEEKLY IRC ELECTRONIC MAIL OUTS

If you have not received the weekly IRC electronic mail out in your inbox, please call the school at 416. 393. 9025 to ensure we have your correct email on file. You can also update your email/contact info if you have previously provided an email address that is no longer current.

QSP MAGAZINE DRIVE STARTS TODAY!

Help support IRC's technology fund - click here to place your order QSP.ca

KINDERGARDEN PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

WANTED - Parents to help distribute QSP fundraising materials to Full Day Kindergarten classes.

If you are able to assist, please contact the main office.

Thank you!