Parent Information |
The Parent’s Advisory Councils (PAC) located in many of the schools in the Rolling River School Division support, promote, and enhance meaningful involvement and participation of parents in order to promote the education and well-being of children in Manitoba. Every school in Manitoba has the right to a Parent’s Advisory Council and Rolling River School Division’s Councils strive to meet the expectations of the Manitoba Association of Parent Councils (MAPC). For more information on MAPC and each school’s PAC groups, please visit http://www.mapc.mb.ca/Constitution.html and each school’s website, respectively.
Communications We believe that on-going communication between home and school is an important element in your child(ren)'s education. Parents are always welcome to come to school to visit, to volunteer or to meet with staff. They are also welcome to call or to send a note at any time. We make an effort to stay in touch on a regular basis through a number of means: Student Agenda - All students (K-8) will receive a Student Agenda at the beginning of the year. The purpose of the Agenda is to develop students' organizational skills and study habits. It also provides a means for on-going communication between home and school. Students are required to use the Agenda all year long, and time will be set aside at the beginning and end of each day for its use. Parents can review homework assignments, goals, study tips and up-coming events, and are encouraged to use the Agenda as a means of communication with the teacher(s). Our staff believes that the Student Agenda will be an effective tool for your child's success. Open House - occurs in September. Parents and students are welcome to come and meet the "new teacher" as well as other staff members involved in your child(ren)'s day at school. Newsletter - is sent home at the end of each month. We report any school news and upcoming events, in-services, etc. You may also receive classroom newsletters, which outline details for specific events in your child's class. Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences - are scheduled twice a year to discuss your child's progress. Two days before the parent/teacher conference, you will receive your child's report card. Any questions or concerns about your child's progress may be addressed at the parent/teacher conference. Please call the school to schedule your appointment at the beginning of November and again at the beginning of March. Please note that if an appointment has not been scheduled, an assigned time will be sent with the report card. If you are unable to attend the parent/teacher conference, please call the school as soon as possible. Library Services and Lending policy - Students are encouraged to make use of the library services by borrowing a large variety and selection of materials. We are very happy with our growing library and are proud of the vast array of books, cassettes, videos and software that we've acquired over the past years. Please encourage your child(ren) to handle our materials with care and to return them within two weeks in good condition. A maximum of two resources may be signed out at one time. Please note that lost or damaged resources are the responsibility of the student. Scholastic Book Orders - As a service to our students and their families, we offer Scholastic Book Club order forms approximately once a month. Students may order books at reasonable prices, but it is NOT compulsory to do so. Although the service is not intended to be a fundraiser, we are often given bonuses and free books. Book Fair - As well, from time to time, our school will host a Book Fair. Parents and students are invited to browse, although there is no obligation to do so. Again, any funds raised are used to purchase library resources. Computer Lab and Internet User Policy The Internet has proven to be a valuable resource for many classroom projects and student research. We recognize, however, that while the Internet is a great resource for educational use, it can potentially be misused. Students are required to use the Computer Lab and the Internet in a responsible manner at all times. Division policy requires that parents must sign a responsible use waiver for each child before they are allowed to access the Internet. Students may not use the computer lab without staff supervision nor can they access the internet without staff permission and supervision.
Douglas Advisory Council for School Leadership (DACSL) Executive: Chair Bonnie Brotherston-Bagley (204)761-8737 Vice Chair: Jill Lawrence (204)763-4439 Secretary: Tracey Wagner (204)761-6703 Treasurer: Brenda Moorehead (204) 763-8839
Philosophy & Goals Philosophy: 1. The Association shall work in concert with the school in providing and receiving education, in assisting with manpower and finances to help the school meet its goals, and in providing a community perspective when information is needed by the school; 3. Co-operation may be maintained with organizations whose objectives are in harmony with our own; 4. The Association shall not be used for commercial purposes; 5. The Association shall not be involved in partisan politics. Goals1. To foster co-operation between parents and teachers in the training and guidance of children and youth. 2. To give parents an understanding of the school and its work, and to assist in interpreting the school in all its aspects to the public; 3. To obtain the best for each child according to his or her physical, mental, social and emotional needs; 4. To confer and co-operate with organizations other than schools, which concern themselves with the care, protection and training of children and youth in the home, school and community, and which concern themselves with the education of adults to meet these responsibilities; 5. To foster high ideals of citizenship and patriotism, and to promote, through educational means, international good will and peace. DACSL Meetings - are held at 7:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. All parents are welcome. Coffee and "goodies" are served. Babysitting service is provided for $1.00 per child. Hot Lunch Days - are held approximately once per month. Students wishing to place an order are asked to return their completed order form with payment in advance. Please watch the calendar for Hot Lunch Day. Fundraisers - are sponsored by DACSL for the purpose of supporting school programs and providing resources and equipment. Family Fun Night is a DACSL fundraiser, which support initiatives such as our playground structure, Outdoor Classroom, gym floor, computer lab equipment, audio-visual equipment, library resources, field trip support, yearbook support and various events. Holiday Gift Shop - The Holiday Gift Shop provides students with the opportunity to do a bit of Christmas shopping for their family and friends. A wide variety of gifts can be purchased at a relatively low price. Participation is optional. Please note that the Holiday Gift Shop is not intended as a fundraiser. Please check the November and December newsletters for details. |