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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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