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Canyon FallsPAC Meeting

May 15, 6pm

Agenda For this Evening× Brief administrator introductions

× Welcome to Sarah Shakespeare (COPAC)× Taking our parent group through the

process of forming the new CMS PAC

× Some time-sensitive PAC updates re: Canyon Falls× Jim and Ryan

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Hello!Jim Laird: PrincipalRyan Ward: Vice-Principal× A little bit about us...

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1.Sarah Shakespeare

COPAC PresidentHere is how we go about forming

our new PAC for Canyon Falls...

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Sarah did a 2hr presentation on roles,

responsibilities, and keys to successful PACs (two more meetings to be scheduled re:

PAC business)

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2. PAC Updates

Some time-sensitive items that Jim and Ryan need to bring to PAC

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“Good is the enemy of Great”

~ Jim Collins

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We Need You!1. We need PAC and

parental support, involvement, and partnership in the amazing work we are going to do this year at Canyon Falls

2. We need to involve MORE parents/guardians in learning sessions, visits, PAC, etc. How can we, together, mobilize and empower our community?

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Update #1:× There will be no WE Day happening this Fall

× November 19, 2019× Quote from Dr. Oliver: “We have again decided

not to send the large district group to We Day this year out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our students and staff.”

Some Updates/Feedback To Collect

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Update #2× Proposed school calendar (2019-2020)× Most dates are district wide, re: the previous

district feedback process× Are looking for feedback on our school

calendar from you (please email)× On website and here as a handout

Some Updates/Feedback To Collect

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Update #3:× Hockey Enrichment class information× Have been working with Kurt and Dan (OKM) re:

Hockey Canada Skills Academy options× Need to consult and seek approval from the

PAC, and then the School Board

Some Updates/Feedback To Collect

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Update #3 (cont):× Hockey Enrichment class information× Goal, fees and costs, and alignment with

Hockey Canada Skills Academy at OKM× Need approval to take to the SBO

Some Updates/Feedback To Collect

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Update #4:× School Colours Now, Mascot Next Year

× Need to make a decision asap (consulting with parents, students, and staff) in order to order uniforms, create letterhead, order student and staff clothing, etc.

× We know we cannot make everyone happy× We have to follow OVSAA policy around school sports

colours

Some Updates/Feedback To Collect

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All We cannot choose:RMS: Royal blue/Gold OKM: Navy Blue/Gold

DRK: Black/Red GESS: Black/Grey

SMS: Royal blue/Green AME: Black/Light Blue

KLO: Navy blue/Red CLE: White/Black/Red Accents

GMS: Hunter Green/Gold École De L’Anse-Au-Sable: Red/White

CNB: Blue/Silver St. Joseph: Royal Blue/White

Immaculata: Green/Navy Blue Heritage: Teal/Black/Grey

Kelowna Christian: Purple/Gold Aberdeen: Orange/Navy Blue

DWE: Doesn’t really have them

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Update #4 (cont):× Ryan and I worked within the guidelines, and

consulted with some students and new staff, to come up with some great existing colour combination options (already used by sports teams), and are looking for the PAC #1, #2, and #3 choices (in that order)

× Need to be approved by OVSAA in early June

Some Updates/Feedback To Collect

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Option #1: USC Maroon/GoldPrimary: Maroon

Secondary: Gold

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Option #2: Michigan State Green/WHITEPrimary: Forest Green

Secondary: White

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Option #3: Stanford Crimson/GreyPrimary: Crimson

Secondary: Light Grey

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PAC’s Order By Show of Hands:

#1: Green/White#2: Maroon/Gold#3: Crimson/Grey

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Update #5:× Parent/guardian learning sessions

× Currently in the midst of staffing, and it’s going well× Will be planning additional meetings with

teachers, Ryan and myself to unpack and learn about pedagogy and design with families

× Hoping to start early June (stay tuned)

Some Updates/Feedback To Collect

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Update #6:× Planners

× Mixed experience on paper-based planners× Pros: One method of home/school communication× Cons: Expensive, other methods are more authentic,

frequent, and accessible× Partner talk and show of hands

Some Updates/Feedback To Collect

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Update #7:× Progress update:

× Building update× Staffing update× Learning/Engagement update× Student transition update× Traffic update

Some Updates/Feedback To Collect

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Update #8:× Design Thinking Process

× Met with 142 students over 9 days× Gathered information re: student hopes, dreams,

learning preferences, etc.× Next, is the parent/guardian stage to the

process, and we ask a favour…× Will provide following link on CMS website

Some Updates/Feedback To Collect

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WE NEed to hear Your THoughts, hopes, and dreams...

https://bit.ly/2Ec8ZsV

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THANKS!➔ Congratulations to the new PAC!➔ If you have questions, wish to say hello, etc. please do so

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