School Council Meeting

Huron Heights School Council

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

Library, 7 – 9PM

Agenda

1. Sign in, welcome

2. Topics: Learning to 18

- Ministry of Ed initiative Bill 212 – School Safety (?)

Social Justice Certificate

3. Reports:

a) Admin

b) Teacher rep

c) School Chair

- Earth Hour, March 29th

New/Old Business – Homework

- groups to look at sections of the Constitution,

homework and dress code policies for future

meeting in May – consultation/collection of ideas

meeting at Sue’s March 19th

4. Meeting Adjourned. Next meeting: Wednesday,

April 9th, 2008

Tentative dates and topics 2007-2008:

April 9th, 2008 – Arts Huron showcase;

May 7th, 2008 – all housekeeping activities

June 11th, 2008 – social evening

Subject to Change!!

http://www.huronheights.ss.yrdsb.edu.on.ca/hhss.sc/default.htm

New Activities Calendar

Check out our new Activities Calendar. (Use Resources button on school site to stay in same window).

Huron Individuals Honoured for Community Contributions

Mrs. Stoltz, Mr. Dance (Huron Teachers),  students Iain Stoltz (grade 11) , and Matthew Miner (grade 10) have been awarded the prestigious Canadian Commemorative Centennial Medal by the Governor General of Canada.  Only 3000 of these Medals were minted in Canada to celebrate 100 years of Scouting. Candidates were nominated from both Scouting and the Community for significant and meritous contributions to their communities. Each was nominated and adjudicated separately. Fewer than 3000 Medals were awarded nationally, and less than 4% went to those under the age of 19, making it an extra special mark of distinction for our students.  Congratulations Mrs. Stoltz, Mr. Dance, Iain and Matt!

Caution High Water Levels

The forecasted rainfall with the expected snowmelt will result in higher flows in all our rivers and streams, resulting in dangerous flow conditions. All watercourses in our area will experience higher than normal waterlevels. While no flooding is presently expected, the highflows will cause local streams and rivers to become dangerous, especially in the vicinity of culverts and bridges. In addition, all ice covered creeks and ponds should be considered dangerous. Children should be warned to stay away from all watercourses and ponds

Talking to Your Teens

You are invited to Hear Dr. Glen DiPasquale, Psychologist

On the topic of Talking to Your Teens.

Dr. DiPasquale is the former Chief Psychologist for our school board and a funny and entertaining speaker with some great perspectives on communicating with teenagers. The School Council of Dr. Denison invites all parents of students in Newmarket elementary and high schools to hear Dr. Di Pasquale speak on Monday, April 7th at 7:30 pm in the Dr. Denison cafeteria. We hope you will join us for a great evening!

Ski Club

The ski & snowboard club trip to Blue Mountain today (Feb 1) has been cancelled due to the weather.