Date: February 20, 2024 - 6:30 pm

Location: Microsoft Teams

1. Call to Order

   The meeting was called to order by at 6:33 p.m. by Joanna

2. Approval of the Agenda

   The agenda was approved as submitted.

3. Approval of Minutes from January 16, 2024

   The January 16, 2024 minutes were approved by Alina, seconded by Clancy

4. Acknowledgement of the Land – Provided by Clancy Khezri

5. Chair Welcome

   Joanna Anagnostakos-Glynn

   • Expressed gratitude for all volunteers, time, and school staff

6. Teacher Presentation - Cathy Charlton-Brennan & Katrina Boyce

   Katrina:

   Science curriculum changed this year, works very well with three grades as concepts that

   repeat year after year and build on each year

   Talking about Energy of Movement (Grade 1), Light and Sound (Grade 2), Forces (Grade 3)

   Grade 1s had to design a marble track and influence movement of the marbles

   Grade 2s designed an instrument

   Grade 3s designed a machine

   Just had Teacher’s Convention, one session was outside in Fish Creek and talked about

   incorporating the land into Grade 1/2/3 science.

   Was it in conjunction with Scientists in Schools?

   Cathy:

   Classes made musical videos – showing underwater scene to music, showing passing balls to

   the beat and tempo of the music, xylophones

   March 15 th is next Meet Me at the Symphony concert

   Will be attending Vancouver Musical Conference

   There will be a Jazz Concert Assembly in March, dates to be provided

7. Administration Update – Lea Sherwood & Cori Braun

   Lea:

   Thank you for the treats for Staff

   Staffing Updates:

   - Ms. Tolton – Ms. MacQuarrie will be taking over in Room 12

   - Ms. Aiello has returned

   - Hiring a 15hr Educational Assistant

   - Hiring a NHS/ Ms. Knight has been hired on as a substitute for CBE and will be leaving

   Killarney School

   Learning Disruption Funding will be with Ms. Aiello working with small groups for Literacy

   (Grade 2-4)

   Kindergarten Registration – had 159 Expressions of Interest, offered placement to 75

   Kindergartens, Offered placement to 9 Grade 1s, Offered placement to 1 Grade 2

   Families have 10 days to accept or decline position at Killarney school, and then continue to

   add placements, as needed. Expect to land at ~65 students for Kindergarten next year.

   Engagement Meeting is happening next month, formal meeting to let parents know where

   school development plan is, where funding is for the school, questions can be asked

   Anti-Racism Education for Upper Elementary weekly for 6-7 weeks

   Assurance Survey for Grade 4 students – closes March 1st

8. KSC Updates

   1. Events Update – Joanna Anagnostakos-Glynn

      Thank you to parents for coming to Paul Davis internet safety night, thank you to

      Sharlene for coordinating that evening with other CBE schools

      Thank you to volunteers for Killarney school Open House last month

      Spread the Love Campaign to promote kindness across the school

      Thank you to Healthy Hunger volunteers on February 8 th . Next Healthy Hunger lunch

      is on March 7 th .

   2. Volunteers – Clancy Khezri

      February Spread the Love Campaign, 10 bakers made delicious treats for the teachers

   3. Casino Update – Remi Loyer

      We received almost $80,843.73 from the casino event in October for Killarney School.

      Represents almost 260 volunteer hours for this event.

      Next casino is Q4 2025

      Almost $4,000 per month over 48 months between casinos

9. New Business

   1. Killarney Annual Fundraiser – February 26 th – March 24 th

      Sharlene: Will be a GoFundMe page for donations, will be communicated to parents via social media, weekly updates, and brochures that will go home with students, will have a QR code to go to the website directly

      Will be prize draws for people who donate March 11 th will be Early Bird Draw and will have Early Bird Prizes

      Goal is $25,000, raised just about that last year

      Question from Christie: Is the GoFundMe page open year round for employers to donate? Yes, the page is open year round, campaign is larger push for this, wait until next week for this. Tax receipts are issued right from there.

      Some companies have matching programs that can be used through Benevity, etc., and those are accepted in the platform.

      https://www.killarneyschoolcouncil.ca/fundraising

   2. School Playground Project

      Clancy: looking into forming a committee to build a new playground as the current

      playground is nearing end of life at 25 years old.

      Grants are available, the project takes a few years.

      Email Clancy if anyone is interested in this project and being on this playground

      committee at vice-chair@killarneyschoolcouncil.ca

      Lea S. has put out an inquiry to Facilities to learn more about this process.

10. Montessori Moment – Lea Sherwood

    Focus on Citizenship. SDP Wellness Goal is to Develop an understanding of what it means to be a citizen of Killarney

    Killarney Connects is working on making connections across other grades with students and staff

    Community and Social skills – students learn to interact, collaborate, and develop social skills. Work in mixed age groups, promoting a sense of community and cooperation.

    Peace Education – strong emphasis on peace education, teaching children on conflict resolution, empathy, and understanding

    Real-life Experiences

11. Wrap Up and Adjourn

    • Meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m. by Joanna Anagnostakos-Glynn

    • Next KSC meeting: Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 6:30pm on Teams