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6:00 pm 1. Land Acknowledgement
2. Welcome and Summary of Council Roles
6:15 pm 3. Election–if needed, or roles assigned
6:30 pm 4. Meeting Dates
6:40 pm 5. Fundraising Goals
6:50 pm 6. Discuss Riff Whims Dance
-Sustainability Memo
-Riff Whims Dance-a-thon
-Potluck Party date
7:00 pm 7. Adjournment
October 2026
Date: Monday, October 5, 2026
Attendees: Kelly Freitas, Ruby Sidhu, Sarah Luskey, and Parent Council Members
Kelly welcomed everyone and reviewed:
Meeting norms
The basic meeting agenda
The role and purpose of Parent Council
Kelly provided an update on the recent school reorganization. She explained that the reorganization was necessary to respond to enrollment and staffing needs and to ensure that classes and resources are organized as effectively as possible to support students and staff. Families have been informed of any changes that directly affect their children.
Kelly shared an update on the school’s Terry Fox fundraising campaign. The school community has shown strong support, with approximately $4,000 raised to date.
Kelly provided an update on the food programs currently available at the school. The following programs have started or are underway:
Pizza days
Cookie sales
Popcorn
Lunch Lady
Kelly reviewed the School Council mandate and the purpose of Parent Council. Council discussed the importance of working collaboratively to support student achievement, well-being and the overall school community.
The group also discussed establishing goals and operating norms for the year, including:
Working collaboratively and respectfully
Ensuring all voices are heard
Focusing decisions on student needs
Communicating clearly and effectively
Establishing priorities for fundraising and spending
Kelly reviewed the School Council mandate, including setting goals and establishing operating norms.
The various roles and responsibilities on Council were reviewed, including:
Chair/Co-Chairs
Secretary
Treasurer
PIC Representatives
Events/Fundraising
The following positions were discussed and confirmed:
Chair: Sandra Lee, Candice Gocht
Treasurer: Ashley Perfetto
Secretary: Kiran Persaud
Events and Fundraising:
1. Ashley Mossman
2. Anshika Kumar
3. Laura Elliott
Parent Involvement Committee Rep: Gurpreet Ranu /Avarnya Trehan/(Raman Nagpal)
Parent Reps (please list grade level)
Kindie/Primary Rep - Nirbhay Jadhav/
Jr grades Rep -Sabrina James
Intermediate Rep -Karlene Stokes (Bal Gill)
The Council discussed the upcoming school dance on October 29.
Riff Whims was discussed as the company typically used for the dance.
Kelly reviewed the school’s fundraising policy (single use plastics) and previous fundraising practices.
Council discussed offering snack bags as a fundraiser for the Riff Whims dance.
Voting members were in favour of moving forward with snack bags.
10+ members voted in favour.
Further details will be finalized at a future meeting.
Council voted to proceed with Big Box of Cards as a fundraiser.
8 members voted in favour.
The fundraiser will begin as soon as possible.
Council discussed hosting a free community potluck evening, on December 3rd (5:30-7:30), including:
Families bringing food to share
Choir performances
Community gathering
Mascots
Date: December 3, 2026
Vote: 7 members voted in favour.
Council discussed the annual Fun Fair.
Date: June 11, 2027
Vote: 8 members voted in favour.
Potential fundraising activities discussed included:
Rif Whims Dance
Cookie Dough
Big Box of Cards
Krispy Kreme
Snack Bags
Other future fundraising opportunities
Ashley will share the fundraising amounts from last year to help Council with planning and goal setting.
Kelly discussed possible priorities for fundraising dollars and future school purchases.
Potential areas identified included:
Library furniture
Flexible seating
Frozen musical sets/materials/rental of wireless mics
Additional folding chairs for events
Athletic equipment and bus rental for athletic events
Sensory path
Grade 8 graduation
Musical instruments
Elective Day consummables
Angel Fund
Council will continue to discuss priorities and determine how funds should be allocated.
Council has approximately $10,000 in surplus funds from last year.
A decision regarding how these funds will be spent will be discussed at the next meeting.
Parent Council will have a table at the Silver Creek Open House on Thursday, October 8.
Council members were asked to sign up to help and encourage other parents to participate.
The next confirmed meeting dates are:
Monday, November 2, 2026
Monday, December 7, 2026
Council will determine the remaining meeting dates for the new year, including January through June.
Council discussed the upcoming PIC event at Elsie MacGill Secondary School on October 24. Details are shared in the Silver Creek Star and a google form is attached with sign-up information.
The next Parent Council meeting will take place on:
Monday, November 2, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Meeting Adjourned at 7:30 pm
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