Parent Advisory Council

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1 Parent Advisory Council Minutes for March 20, ) Guest Presentation Mr. Corey Kapilik, Career Connect Program at Miles Macdonell Collegiate Corey presented an overview of the program that began in Semester 1 of this school year. The program follows the Department of Education Provincial Guidelines related to their Career Development Curriculum. Students enrolled in this afternoon semester course receive 2 high school credits (Career Development Life/Work Building 30S and Career Development Life/Work 405). The program aims to provide students with exposure to a work placement for a 3 month period of time, as well as developing skills related to Career Education (i.e. resume building, job interviews, leadership and personal management, student confidence and Career Portfolio development.) Ms. Vivien Laurie also reviewed two other Career Development/Vocational Education Programs at Miles Macdonell Collegiate (Cosmetology and Health and Human Services) as well as the Apprenticeships Manitoba Guidelines where students can earn up to 8 credits working in a particular trade while attending high school. The program also overs a salary for those students involved. Information can be found in Student Services at MMC or by contacting Mr. Brad Stelmach, one of our guidance counsellors. 2) Staff Report presented by Ms. Brenda McConaghy Information was provided on the following events: March 1 Spring School Dance Teacher Candidates from the Universities of Manitoba, Brandon and Winnipeg The MMC Cafeteria Art Installation Student Registrations and Post-Secondary Information Tables Spring Break Trips (Scotland Music Tour and the Costa Rica Biology Tour) 3) Administration Report presented by Ms. Vivien Laurie Information was provided on the following: Vimy Ridge History Tour in April Registration Day on March 15 Parent/Student [reacher Conferences April 4th evening) and April 5th (afternoon) Blood Donor Clinic April 12 Mid-Term Reports April 25 Pulse Magazine Launch April 19 Professional Development Day School Plan April 20 th lb/june Exam dates Grade 12 Honours and Scholarship Evening June 27 Grad Convocation June 28 Grad Dinner & Dance June 29 MMC to be totally wireless by June 2012 New Science Classroom and Kitchen will be constructed over the summer. 1

2 4) New Business. Manitoba Association of Parent Councils MAPC Information is attached regarding the upcoming MAPC Conference for this April. Any parents interested in attending are asked to contact either Colleen Kuilman or Vivien Laurie ASAP 2

3 Ce16rating 100 Years of?arenta(invo(vement in celucation JJrougflout fmanito6al MAPC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND CONFERENCE 2012 MAPC Mission Statement To support, promote, and enhance meaningful involvement and participation of parents in order to improve the education and well-being of children in Manitoba. Watch for more information coming soon or visit our website at or Facebook.com/mapc.mb! oclatioflof rent i1s Manitoba Association of Parent Councils York Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3C 0P8 Phone: Toll Free: Fax: infomapc.mb.ca facebook.com/mopcmh twilter.cam/mapcmb Special Guests Banquet Awards Keynote Speaker Networking Displayers Workshop Series Prizes

4 MANITOBA ASSOCIATION OF PARENT COUNCILS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND CONFERENCE 2012 AGENDA anitoba SSOCtiOflof larent launcils FRIDAY, APRIL 27, :00 p.m. Welcomel Registration and displayers open Information (re: AGM) will be made available to membership on Saturday 5:00 p.m. Cash bar opens 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Introductions of Special Guests! Greetings / Awards 6:30 p.m. Dinner 7:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Keynote Address by Barbara Coloroso (internationally recognized speaker and best-selling Author) 9:30 p.m. Hospitality Suite #267 opens SATURDAY, APRIL 28, :30 a.m. 8:15 a.m. Registration and credential desk opens; breakfast buffet 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. MAPC Annual General Meeting (for MAPC members only) 11:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Visit displayers 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Question and Answer session with Honourable Nancy Allan, Minister of Education (to be confirmed) 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Lunch and visit displayers 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Speaker series / Workshop Session 1 2:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m. Coffee break 2:45 p.m. 3:45 p.m. Speaker series / Workshop Session 2 3:45 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Closing remarks and prize draws (you must be in attendance to win)

5 SATURDAY WORKSHOPS Please indicate by delegate name which workshop you will be attending. Choose 1 in each session. TIME WORKSHOPS Delegate 1 (Name> Delegate 2 (Name) Parenting Your Kids Online Canadian Centre for Child Protection Treaty Education and My Child: Why it Matters and How 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Can ISupportit? Collaborating and Communicating With Your Administration: What Works and Doesn t A Panel Discussion Parenting Your Kids Online Canadian Centre for Child Protection Understanding IEP s (Individual Education Plans) and how they support 2:45 p.m. 3:45 p.m. meaningful involvement and equal access to the benefits of citizenship in school settings Guiding Your High School Student in Preparing for Career Education A Panel Discussion ** Times and topics are subject to change Complete your registration by: Fax (both sides): Scan and Mail: info@mapc.mb.ca York Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0P8 Confirmation You will receive confirmation in the mail along with the conference program. at f you have not received by April 6, 2012, please call MAPC Cancellation Policy Cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing by March 30, A refund of the conference fee, minus a $25 administrative fee, will be given for cancellations received by that date. No refunds will be granted for requests postmarked after March 30, MAPC regrets that refunds will not be given for no-shows. Substitutions are gladly accepted. Office Use Only Date Rec d Chq # Amount Receipt Issued Confirmation Sent Telephone ToIl Free Fax infomac.mb.ca www. mapc.mb.ca facebook.com/mapcmb twitter.com/mapc.mb

6 MANITOBA ASSOCIATION OF PARENT COUNCILS AGM AND CONFERENCE REGISTRATION 2012 Thank you for registering for the MAPC Annual General Meeting and Conference April 27 & 28, 2012! School Name - Parent Group Name: School Division DELEGATES (if your group is sending more than 2 delegates, please complete an additional form) First Delegate Name Mailing Address (include city and postal code) Phone Number F 1 Please select if you are attending the Friday Banquet AND / OR the Saturday Lunch Friday Banquet El Saturday Lunch El * * if you have special dietary requirements (food allergies or religious restrictions), please call the office at Second Delegate Name -. i_ Mailing Address (include city and postal code) Phone Number Please select if you are attending the Friday Banquet AND / OR the Saturday Lunch Friday Banquet El Saturday Lunch El **lf you have special dietary requirements (food allergies or religious restrictions), please call the office at REGISTRATION COSTS - Is this your first time attending the MAPC AGM El YES El NO MAPC Member Non-Member TOTAL Registration Type Early Bird (Before Mar 23, 2012) After Mar 23, 2012 Indicate $ Indicate $ Indicate $ Indicate $ TURN OVER TO COMPLETE PAGE 2

7 Dree Ur; honorar hair Mu LS N1A( DONELL COT XiIA IL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC. 1 Canada R2K 2R1 urnnlca Winnipeg, MB. c/b7kochi 480 Kimberly Ave. - beer/spirits(cash bar) snacks included Photo Taking, Scholarship Table, Memorial Display & Mini Musical Interludes by Noon 3:00PM - hot dog s/ice cream/cotton candy (vendors) 3:00PM 6:00PM Beer Garden at Melrose Community Centre 9:30AM 11:00 AM Pancake Breakfast (sausage, coffee/tea, juice) 10:00 AM 3:00PM Decades Display, yearbook/merchandise sales- (Gym B), students throughout the collegiate. 10:00AM Noon Volleyball game (pending sign up) 11:00AM Noon Staff Tea (library) 1:00PM 2:00PM unveiling of the new Legacy Wall (Roch St. entrance) 3:00PM OPEN TEA (library) will be present on-site to sellfood throughout the day. of which a nominalfee will be charged to those not having event tickets. Otherfood vendors Open house events at the collegiate free of charge to everyone, except the pancake breakfast SATURDAY JUNE 23 RD 2012: Open 3-(ause, Etc.!! Community Centre 480 Kimberly Ave. 7:00PM & 8:30PM Performances Musical Review at Miles Macdonell Collegiate produced by Zane Zatis 7:30-12:3OAM - Wine & cheese reception - cash bar / silent auction at Melrose Sc tary Only 550 Tickets Available $36.00 per person FRIDAY JUNE 22 ND, 2012:.MusicaCRevIe w & ReceptIon 6th Annivarsary Chair Friday June 22 & Saturday June 23w, Roch Street or: 60 TH ANNIVERSARY ( ) Dha ir

8 APRIL - MAY - JUNE KEY DATES April Monday, April 2 Wednesday, April 4 Thursday, April 5 Thursday, April 5 Friday, April 6 April 10 Wednesday, April 11 Tuesday, April 17 Thursday, April 19 Friday, April 20 Monday, April 23 Wednesday, April 25 Wednesday, April 25 Friday, April 27 First Day of Classes Evening Parent/Student/Teacher Conference 1:00 3:15 p.m. Parent/Student/Teacher Conference Rotary Career Symposium Good Friday No Classes TA Meeting Staff Meeting Early Dismissal 2:30 p.m. Mid Term Marks Due 8:15 a.m. Launch of PULSE McNally Robinson s Coordinated Day No Classes Grade 12 lb CAS Celebration TA Mid Term Report Cards Leadership Team Meeting Peer Tutor Luncheon Tuesday, May 1 Wednesday, May 2 Thursday, May 3 Friday, May4 Friday, May 4 Tuesday, May 8 Wednesday, May 9 Wednesday, May 9 Wednesday, May 9 Thursday, May 10 Friday, May 11 Friday, May 11 Monday, May 14 Tuesday, May 15 Wednesday, May 16 Thursday, May 17 Thursday, May 17 Friday, May 18 Monday, May 21 Wednesday, May 23 Friday, May 25 Wed, May 30/Thurs, May 31 Monday, May 28Wednesday, May 30 Tuesday, May 29 Wednesday, May 30 TA Meeting lb English (8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.) lb Math (1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.) lb Math (8:30 a.m. 10:30 p.m.) lb Music (12:00 p.m. 3:15 p.m.) lb Chemistry (12:30 p.m. 3:15 p.m.) Leadership Team Meeting lb Chemistry (8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.) lb English (12:45 p.m. 3:15 p.m.) lb Physics (11:15 a.m. 3:15 p.m.) lb Physics (8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.) lb History (12:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.) lb Japanese (12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.) TA Meeting Staff Meeting Early Dismissal 2:30 p.m. lb Spanish (8:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m.) lb Biology (12:30 p.m. 4:15 p.m.) lb Biology (8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.) Victoria Day No Classes lb French B (8:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m.) Grad Breakfast Spring Concert Grade 12 Provincial Francais Exam TA Meeting Leadership Team Meeting

9 JUNE Monday, June 4-Thursday, June 7 Monday, June 11-Tuesday, June 12 Wednesday, June 13 Thursday, June 14 Friday, June 15 Monday, June 18-Friday, June 22 Monday, June 25 Tuesday, June 26 Wednesday, June 27 Wednesday, June 27 Thursday, June 28 Friday, June 29 Friday, June 29 Grade 12 Provincial English Exam Grade 12 Provincial Applied Math Exam Grade 12 Provincial Consumer Math Exam Grade 12 Provincial pre-calculus Math Exam TA Meeting Locker Clean up Semester 2 Exams Admin Day (Marks 8:15 a.m.) Course Change Day Grade 12 Report Card Pick Up, Cap & Gown Pick Up Honours Evening Convocation 9:00 a.m. Winnipeg Centennial Concert Hall Grad Dinner and Dance Last Day Grade 10, 11 Report Card Pick Up Early Dismissal REMINDER... Parent/Guardians: It would be most appreciated if the Staff Parking Lots were not used to drop off/pick up students. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. BOARD OF TRUSTEES NAME WARD ADDRESS PHONE I Colleen Carswell George Marshall (Vice-chair) John Toews Robert Fraser Eva Prysizney Wayne Ritcher Peter Kotyk (Chair) Shirley Timm-Rudolph Greg Proch ccarsweli@retsd.mb.ca gmarshall@retsd.mb.ca itoews@retsd.mb.ca rfraser@retsd.mb.ca e0rvsizney@retsd.mb.ca writcher@retsd.mb.ca pkotyk@retsd.mb.ca stimmrudolph@retsd.mb.ca gproch@retsd.mb.ca