October+07,+2013

=Admin Team - October 07, 2013=

In attendance: Linda Madge, Michael Cherry, Carol Chartrand, Joyce Garneau, Gail Wright, Julianne Taylor, Sherry Constantin, Kelli Holden, Cheryl Korte, Jan Wahlen, Gail Smith, Sharon Lundeen, Heather Orey, Gail Ferguson

Budget

 * $13,000 needs to be trimmed from Supplies. All grades/music/art/P.E./counselling/inclusive ed are asked to review their budgets one last time to make additional cuts.
 * **An Advisory Budget committee** will be formed. Representation from each grade level and specialty area is encouraged. Please let Gail know if you would like to serve on this committee. **First meeting date: October 24, 2013 @ 3:30**

Technology
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 * **Operational -** Cost and management of keeping current equipment running
 * **Evergreening -** Cost and management of replacing old technology - ( i.e. new laptops, desktops, iPads, )
 * **Innovation -** Cost and management of new technologies - (i.e. Chromebooks, iPads, apple t.v. )
 * **An advisory Technoloy committee** will be formed with the focus being on delivery of professional development for staff, purchasing of new technologies, as well as implementation and management of resources.
 * **First meeting date: Tuesday, November 5th @ 3:30**
 * **Reporting - Intellimedia**
 * Upgraded K-9 report card training using Intellimedia- Lead Teachers session -** **October16 3:45 - 5:00**
 * It would be nice to have a representative from each grade.**

1:1 George Couros - Novemer 15, 2013
George will be coming to Millgrove to spend the day with teachers to help with Twitter, Google Hangup, blogging, your choice! If you would like to work with George, please sign up.

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Calendar
Admin meetings - Up to January 2014 - posted on Inside PSD Hot Lunch dates will be posted to calendar Music Teachers using the Multipurpose room - Linda Madge uses the multipurpose room M/W/F am only, Kathryn uses it on Friday afternoons.

**Music**
Traditionally the Halloween Parade has been in the gym. Gym capacity - 700 plus Interested in helping with the Halloween parade? Please see Kathryn, Gail or Linda M

School Council - October 2, 2013

 * 1) Thanks to Gail Smith for presenting.
 * 2) School Council/Foundation - Supporting Millgrove School
 * $8000 - Gym mats & Playground Equipment
 * $1000 - Library
 * $1000 - cultural performances
 * $ 300 - Rainbows program
 * 1) October 25, 2013 - **Millgrove Family Halloween Dance - Council does a lot for Millgrove School and Staff. Please show your support by attending! 6:00-9:00**

Terry Fox/CAVE Assembly - Excellent, thank you Efi and Leslie!
Start Stop Continue - Morning time was well received, art work and reflections were excellent!

Student Leadership
- slow in getting started. Gail F. will be around to the grade four classes on Tuesday, October 15th to see if there's interest from the fours in forming a leadership team. - Thanks to Sherry's girls for making posters for the Halloween Family Dance. - FCSS's Kristi Starling will work with a select group of grade 4's. More information to follow.

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 * Healthy Lunches -** Please let admin team know of students in need of a good lunch
 * Wellness Committee - Health Champions -** While C.A.V.E**.** addresses emotional and social well being**,** Pat & Gail are looking for others to join the Wellness committee to address Nutrition - Healthy Eating and Active Living. If interested, please add to the Student Success & Well Being Google Doc. Don't forget to use your name@psdblogs.ca address to access.

PATs
Parent copy will be distributed at P/T Interviews PAT analysis - October 25, 2013

PLCs and Professional Growth Plan - Combo
Your professional growth plan will align with your professional learning community so one plan may be submitted for all members. In November, Gail will meet with each staff member individually.

Emergency Evacuation - School - Well Done!
This week - Fire Prevention Week - Be prepared that the fire bell can go at any time as S.G. Firefighters may visit.

Staff Wellness
Thanks Sara for Staff Survivor Pool! Staff Fitness - Pilates after school, Work Outs

Christmas Party Choices - Check out the staff room to indicate interest.
Northlands Racing - January 2014 - $50-60 (depends on number) A Shared Christmas - December 13 $65.00/person Senior's Cabin - Dinner & Dance - TBA - availability of venue Other ideas?

**October 25th, PD Day @ Millgrove School**
10:45 - 11:00 - Break 11:00 - Staff Meeting - Please submit items 12:00 - Lunch - On your Own 1:00- 3:00 PLCs
 * 8:30** - 10:45 - Educational Planning - Assurance Model - PAT Analysis,Inclusion, Achievement - Discussion/Action Plans