ABOUT THE SCHOOL COUNCIL

The Manor Park School Council would like to welcome all school families, new and not so new, to Manor Park School for the new 2009-2010 school year. We are all excited to begin this school year with many new students, some new staff, the new Balanced School Day and an abundance of fresh ideas.

To achieve this, your School Council and Home & School Association plan many activities and fundraisers to support student learning. Together, we provide resources for the support of quality sports and arts programming, as well as teacher support through increased volunteerism in our school.

We will do our best to expand and improve on the partnership between teachers/staff, the school community families and our community at large.

At Manor Park, we highly value and benefit from the contributions of our school families. Increased parental involvement equals higher student achievement, attendance, improved behavior, improved school climate and a better relationship between home and school. Parent volunteers contribute to many areas of school life and are a major part of any school’s success.

The Manor Park School Council acts as an advisory committee. Its main objective is to promote the educational interests of the school and the students. The council is made up of parent volunteers and is supported by the school staff and community at large. In cooperation with the Manor Park Home & School Association, the Council helps to provide students with books, audio-visual equipment, field trips, sports equipment and much more. The Home and School Association coordinates all fundraising events and provides financial support for areas identified by the school.

Each school year, the two parent groups are able to achieve their goals with the help of parents like you who give of themselves during the school hours and in the evenings/weekends.

As a parent or guardian of a student of the school, you are welcome and encouraged to attend any and all council meetings. It is your vote that elects the council, who then act on your behalf throughout the school year. You are encouraged to ask questions, share ideas and concerns and to be a part of your child’s school.

Council meetings are held throughout the school year on the second school Wednesday of each month starting at 7pm.


DATES OF COUNCIL MEETINGS:

October 14th

November 7pm

December 7pm

January 13th

February 10th

March 10

April 14

May 12

June 9

This is a great chance to take a more active role in your child’s education, and to meet other parents and staff at Manor Park. Please join in and help plan the year ahead.