March/April 2014 ● Volume 1, Issue 5 ● Julliard School Council Communiqué ●

IN THIS ISSUE

Council Communiqué

Over the past several years, there has

been a gradual decline in the regular

attendance at our monthly Julliard

School Council meetings.

To that end, last month Council held

its first-ever School Council Meet &

Greet on Tuesday March 25th that

encouraged parents to, not only

attend, but to do so in an informal

and social setting. The usual formal

was dispensed in favour of an array of

food and beverages as well as a

stand and chat start that allowed

parents to engage with each other

and mingle before the agenda of the

meeting actually began.

During the "formal" part of the meeting

parents watched a video on social

media and it's impacts were discussed

by Vice Principal, Anita McQuarrie.

Also, Council Chair Audrey Wega

presented the Budget and explained

to the assembled parents how the

funds that were generated throughout

the year were allocated. Following

this, the staff representatives, Claire

Levy-Freedman (principal) and Anita

ArciMartello (staff rep) also made their

reports. The meeting concluded with

a very lively small group activity ---

Stop, Start, Continue --- that allowed

parents input into what they felt were

valuable facets in the school.

We look forward to more active

parent participation in our school

community in the future. Comments

from the meeting can be found on P2!

GGrroowwiinngg iinn NNuummbbeerrss

“Building school,

family and

community

partnerships”

To contact School Council, please email:

julliard.school.council@gmail.com

The Council Communiqué is the communication

newsletter that is for parents and by parents.

Throughout the year, we will highlight issues and

resources that will be of value to parents raising

children in the Julliard school community.

Julliard School Council

2013-2014

Chair

Audrey Wega

Treasurer

Peter de Campos

Secretaries

Afshan Haq

Rosa Mischenko

Communications

Christine Gomes

Administration Reps Claire Levy-Freedman (Principal)

Anita McQuarrie (Vice Principal)

Staff Rep

Anita ArciMartello (teacher)

Council MEET & GREET P2 Have a look at some of the

feedback from our first-ever Council

Meet & Greet held at the end of

March

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE ...

Supported &

Hosted by Council P3

A review of our very successful

annual FAMILY SKATE NIGHT

including pictures of the

evening

MORE PICTURES of

Family Skate Night! P4

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The questions that parents were asked at the end of

the meeting were

How did they feel that the meeting went?

Did they feel that it was productive in promoting

their understanding of the Julliard school

community?

Did they feel that parents were engaged in the

process?

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I thought the meeting went well, there were a lot of good ideas

and my hope is that together, both existing parents as well as

the new parents that made the suggestions, can bring the

ideas to life. I think adding a small social aspect to the

meetings would generate more interest in being a part of

council on a regular basis. Jacqueline R.

We were both thrilled at the turnout to our last Council “Meet

and Greet”. There was an opportunity to introduce some new

families into the mix and to get some valuable feedback from

parents. It is important to have as many voices from our parent

community as possible when we are planning events and when

deciding on how we may support the students at Julliard. From

an Adminstrator’s perspective, we enjoyed sharing with

everyone some of the great things that have been happening

around our school and in the classrooms. Our discussion on

social media also elicited a number of comments and

responses from parents which we appreciated. We look

forward to seeing everyone again at April’s meeting and

perhaps a few more! Claire L-F & Anita M. (Principal & VP)

The following comments were made by parents who attended

but did not submit their names ...

Tonight's meeting went very well and parents were engaged. It

was a great opportunity to meet other parents and be involved

in the school.

(The) meeting was awesome and very productive and (I) felt

that everybody was fully into it. I would like to attend again.

Meet & Greet was a good idea.

This is my first time coming in. I think inviting (through the) Meet

& Greet was (an) informal way of inviting rather than

intimidating. It was great (and) lots of information about the

school was shared. I am looking forward to continue coming.

Thank you!

I am very happy to have come. It was very informative and

engaging with the parents. I now understand where all the

funds go and am very happy with the Council's choices.

I think the Council is effective and inviting, but I have been lazy

about participating. (I) will change and become more active.

(This was) a good way to engage parents in the process of

planning at Julliard's Parent Council.

Meeting went very well. I feel I understand the importance of

being part of the school more.

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The Questions

The March School Council meeting was advertised as a MEET & GREET night. This was an informal opportunity for

parents to come out and meet fellow Julliard parents and to engage in conversation about our school community

and where we want to see it going.

Here is some of the feedback from that evening.

I enjoyed the Meet & Greet. It was vey informative and

I'm glad I came. It definitely made me want to attend

more meetings in the future to keep up to date with

school happenings. Zoe S.

Being the first time for me, the meeting was very

informative and thought-provoking. This was very

productive and (I) will be here next time. Thank you and

keep up the good work! Rajesa K.

Loved learning about what the School Council does. The

Start/Stop/Continue was very engaging. The meeting

helped (me) to meet other parents. Priya J.

The Meet & Greet was a great opportunity to get a

glimpse of what's going on and reinforce how important

parent involvement is. Our group was very engaged in

discussions around what's working and what's not.

Angelica

I think that it appears to be a success tonight. New face

and (it was) nice meeting people. Actually, (it was the)

most relaxed night in ages --- great welcome event.

Josephine

Meeting went very well --- I believe you did an amazing

job in attracting more parents in attending Council.

Thanks so much. Carla A.

I felt that this meeting went really well. I am very happy

that I attend(ed) this meeting. This is my very first time

(that) I am attending this meeting. P. Punita

The meeting was a great success and (a) lovely evening

in that there were many parents attending and excited to

share ideas. Our Julliard community is diverse and brings

to the school a cultural richness that is very special.

Everyone was interested in a common goal of creating

and nurturing a positive school and community spirit.

Afshan H.

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Supported & Hosted by Council

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On Saturday February 22nd, 2014, we had our 7th

annual Julliard Family Skate Night and it was a

BIG success!

Students, teachers and their families came out to

enjoy a wonderful winter activity and at the same

time support a good cause. Students and clubs

(with teacher assistance) sold bracelets, baked

goods and water to name a few items to raise

funds for our charity this year, the Mully Children's

Family Charitable Foundation, a foundation that

helps school children in Kenya.

Family skate night is one of Julliard’s most popular

events, with everyone that comes leaving with a big

smile and a lovely sense of community spirit. School

Council is proud to host this event annually with the

help of parent volunteers on and off the ice.

However, we must give two special ladies from

Julliard School Council extra recognition, for their

dedication and organization for making this event

happen. Christine Gomes and Elsa Strano have

been coordinating this event for the past five years

and once again made Julliard Family Skate Night

2014 a night to remember.

THANK YOU CHRISTINE AND ELSA!

Julliard Staff

Mme. Levy-Freedman, Mme. Kwon, Mme. Green & Mme

McQuarrie

Family Skate Coordinators

Elsa & Christine preparing the

tables

On-Ice Volunteers

Afshan & her daughter, Samihah (a

Julliard alum) ECO Club Table

Students from ECO selling their

yummy treats!

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FAMILY FUN!!!

There was no age limit on

the family (and friend!)

fun ... big and little kids

(and kids at heart!) all

enjoyed the evening.

On-Ice Volunteers

Parent Volunteer Joanna with her family & friends ...

fellow Parent Volunteer Rosa on duty maintaining order

on the ice!

More Julliard Staff

Mme. Terrasi enjoying some ice

time

Do you have an IDEA or a FEATURE that you would

like to share with our school community?

Have it featured in the

COMMUNIQUÉ! Send your ideas to

christine.gomes@rogers.com

The Dads

Enjoying meeting other parents ...

thanks to another On-Ice Parent Volunteer,

Stefan

Julliard Alumni

Family Skate is so much fun

they even come back after they

graduate!