Monday 28 October 2019

SUB-COMMITTEES AT IRC

Family Council has many sub-committees doing important work at IRC.  They need volunteers to help make their initiatives a reality! Want to learn more? Wondering how you could help? Read on (or click here to download). If you're interested in joining or supporting any of our committees, please email IRC Family Council Secretary Amanda amandawhite30@hotmail.com.

Fundraising Committee.  Chairperson: Katie Rybnikar.
This committee is responsible for all fundraising events and initiatives at our school.  Together we will set fundraising targets and work together to plan initiatives that meet those goals.  We are interested in all of your new, fresh ideas!   
Equity Committee.  Co-Chairpersons: Kara Stewart-Agostino & Kris Britton.
The Equity Committee is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion within our school community. The Equity Committee will work alongside school staff and administration to develop and support IRC's commitment to social justice and celebrate diversity.
Greening Committee.  Chairperson: Tiffany Wyse.
The Greening Committee's mandate is to improve the grounds at Indian Road Crescent Junior Public School in order to:
a. Restore and rehabilitate the natural features of the grounds;
b. Introduce alternative surfaces for play and recreation so that the grounds
support multiple uses by students and community members;
c. Improve the area aesthetically in an ecologically sensitive way; and
d. Provide educational opportunities for those using the grounds.

Arts Committee.  Co-Chairpersons: Maite Feeney & Jen Hastings.
Music. Drama.  Visual Arts.  The aim of this committee is to liaise with IRC teachers and community about what programs and initiatives we want to secure, to enhance our children’s love of the arts.
By-Laws Committee.  Chairperson: Chris Chrighton.
Last year, the By-Laws Committee drafted Council’s first set of by-laws. This year’s task is to ensure that the by-laws actually work in practice. I propose a mid-year meeting to review and discuss. Additionally, now that we have the basics we can look at codifying other aspects of Council’s mandate, like sub-committees and an election process.  Buckle up, folks - we’re in for a wild ride here on the by-law highway!

Fun Fair Committee.  Chairperson: TBD
The Fun Fair is an important fundraising event that brings the entire IRC community together for an afternoon of fun, games, rides, music, food and more!  There are a variety of ways to get involved from the planning stages to volunteering on the day of the event.  Help us make Fun Fair 2020 the best yet!


Tuesday 22 October 2019

OCTOBER MINUTES + BUDGET

The Minutes from the October Family Council meeting and the approved 2019/2020 school year budget are now available to download here and here

Sunday 20 October 2019

IRC MOVIE NIGHT - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

RC Movie Night is this Thursday, October 24th for a suggested $5 admission!  We are showing the Secret Life of Pets 2. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the movie begins at 6:30 pm.  Bring your sleeping bags, blankets, pillows etc. to enjoy this IRC tradition in comfort.  Pizza, popcorn and treats will be sold.  Bring your own reusable cups for water.  VIP seating available for an additional $5 per person; email Katie at kat.rybnikar@gmail.com to reserve your spot.  

Volunteers Needed!  Movie Night can't happen without YOUR help and so far we don't have enough volunteers to run this event successfully. YIKES!  We need help setting up, selling concessions, taking admission and help cleaning up afterwards.  If you can assist, please email Katie at kat.rybnikar@gmail.com.

Our first Pizza Day of this school year is Friday, October 25.  We need volunteers to help distribute the pizza.  If you can help, please arrive at school by 11:30 and expect to stay for approximately 45 minutes.

Proceeds from Pizza Day and Movie Night support Family Council initiatives and important enhancements to our children's experiences at school.  Thank you for your support!

-IRC Family Council 



Monday 14 October 2019

IRC MOVIE NIGHT - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24th


IRC Movie Night will be held Thursday, October 24th 
for a suggested $5 admission!  We are showing the Secret Life of Pets 2. Doors open at 6:00 pm and movie begins at 6:30 pm.  Bring your sleeping bags, blankets, pillows etc. to enjoy this IRC tradition in comfort.  Pizza, popcorn and treats will be sold.  Bring your own reusable cups for water.  VIP seating available for an additional $5 per person; email Katie at kat.rybnikar@gmail.com to reserve your spot.  

Volunteers Needed!  Movie Night can't happen without YOUR help.  We need people to set up, sell concessions and take admission throughout the movie, and people to help us clean up afterwards.  If you can assist, please email Katie at kat.rybnikar@gmail.com.

Proceeds from this event support Family Council initiatives and important enhancements to our children's learning experiences at school.  Thank you for your support!


NEXT IRC FAMILY COUNCIL MEETING - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15

The next Family Council meeting will take place in the IRC Library on Tuesday, October 15th at 7:00 pm.  Please find the agenda attached.  The minutes from this meeting will be posted to the IRC Blog as quickly as possible.  We hope you can join us!  

Friday 4 October 2019

SEPTEMBER MEETING MINUTES AND FAMILY COUNCIL LEADERS


Hello IRC families, 

October is upon us, and our first IRC family council meeting of the school year is now behind us. Thank you to all those that attended! Please click on the following for the Teach Update  and the September Meeting Minutes.

Here are the Family Council Leaders for 2019.2020 and who's in charge of what. We just need three more Class Reps! Let us know if you're interested!

Chris CrightonChairperson, By-Laws
Chris AlwardTreasurer
Amanda White-PresseySecretary, Classroom Rep Liaison
Andy WardPizza Co-Lead
Jen HastingsArts Co-Chair, Classroom Rep (Fenton)
Kara Stewart-AgostinoEquity Co-Chair
Katie O'DellPizza Co-Lead and Classroom Rep (McKenna)
Katie RybnikarFundraising Chair
Kelly LuukkonenFundraising Committee, Classroom Rep (Silva)
Kris BrittonEquity Co-Chair
Maite FeeneyArts Co-Chair, Education Advocacy, Classroom Rep (Hodan)
Suzanne Tompkins Wolf Education Advocacy
Tiffany WyseGreening Committee Chair
Adam Tattle Classroom Rep (Lock)
Kendle Sohier Classroom Rep (Kennedy)
Lisa PrettyClassroom Rep (Hagen)
Liz TattleClassroom Rep (Sotirakos)
Trisha Maddeaux CoughlinClassroom Rep (Nagribianko)
Yanina KanevskyClassroom Rep (Oseghale)