Meeting Reminder - First Council Meeting & AGM

McKenzie Towne School Council (MTSC) First Council Meeting - Monday, September 30th @ 6:30pm

McKenzie Towne School Parent Association Meeting (MTSPA) AGM - follows immediately after

Hard to believe Parent-Teacher Conferences are behind us and the first month of school is drawing to an end.  That means that it is time to get together the School Council and Parent Association.  Links to the agendas for both the First Council Meeting and the AGM can be found below.

We have a number of position being filled and if you are interested in joining the executive or vote on it and this years budget please ensure you join us for this meeting.  Normal business of the Teacher's and Leadership report will also go on.  This month's teachers are Mrs. Phelan, Ms. Youngstrom, and Mr. Webber and they will fill us in on how the year has kick off and where it is heading for their classes.  You can expect to find out more on this years enrolment, Habitat for Humanity initiatives and Safe & Caring Schools in Dr. Slater and Mrs. Reichardt's Leadership Report.

I mentioned that the terms for the executive are being renewed and those positions are:
Chair
Vice Chair
Secretary
Key Communicator
Treasurer
Fundraising Director
Co-Volunteer Coordinator
Casino Director
We are always looking for new energy if you think one of these position might be a fit for you please contact me for more information or just join us on Monday to learn more.

More Important Dates:
October 7th
Parents in our community should mark Monday, October 7th on their calendar, starting at 6:30 we have invited Public School Trust candidates out to take questions from parents to help you make an informed decision.  McKenzie Towne School  and the Parents Association is not endorsing any of the candidates we are just trying to get information in your hands.

November 18th
Safe & Caring Schools will be at the school presenting November 18th more information will follow.

Looking forward to seeing you next week.
Sean Tyson
Chair | MTSC & MTSPA

Link to MTSC & MTSPA Agendas Monday September 30, 2013 - Click here
Link MTSPA 2013/2014 Budget Proposal and Recommendation
Link to Teaching in the 21st Century: Catching MTS Technology Resources Up

Call for volunteers - Traffic Safety Week

We need a couple volunteers to help encourage street safety at Mckenzie Towne School in a fun way by reinforcing safe practices. If you have a few minutes to spare next week before or after school next week we are looking for a couple more volunteers for these times: Monday to Friday 8:00 - 8:25am and after school Tuesday 2:55 - 3:20pm and Friday 12 - 12:30pm  

We are running the Positive Pointers program during Calgary School Traffic Awareness Week, where volunteers will hand out "tickets" to people they see practising safe traffic or crossing habit, as seen below. The tickets can be completed and return to the school and entered into a draw. 

Please let Jenn at vicechair@mtsparents.com know which time (or times) you can spare a few minute to help encourage our school to set an example for our community. Jenn will answer any questions regarding the commitments and will brief the volunteers on their duties. 

Check out this link for tips to earn your tickets when manoeuvring around the school next week.

Meeting Reminder, Monday night 6:30pm

Its going to be a busy night as the school year gets another month closer to winding down.  Come out and hear from Grade 1 and 2 teachers Mrs. Karmen Kruger and Ms. Kendra Pollock share classroom experiences.
Our leadership report will preview the school organization, talk about how MTS staff and students are paying forward, and let us know about a new program the school will be participating in to continue strengthening the nurturing nature of our school.
We will try to rap up spending for the year in order to start budgeting for the next, looking at how to use the fun lunch surplus and other loose ends.
Many positions on the council and parents association will be opening up as parents move to the middle school with their children or take on other challenges with the council and parents association.  This will be a great meeting to join and see what each of the positions are about. Being apart of this process is a great way to make change and support the things you happiest about at MTS.

Hope to see you there.

Sean Tyson
Chair | MTSC & MTSPA

Link to Monday, May 27, 2013 - MTSC & MTSPA Agenda

Please RSVP - David Thompson Middle School Presentation - Hosted by McKenzie Towne School Council

Parent Council would like to invite you to attend our next meeting this coming Monday (April 29th) at 6:30 pm. The administrative team from David Thompson Middle School will be giving a presentation on their middle school as well as answering questions our parent community has brought forward.  In order to plan for the evening please RSVP to McKenzietowne@cbe.ab.ca if you are planning to attend. 

David Thompson Middle School Presentation and Q&A

Guest presenters: Mr. Bromhead, Principal & Mr. Baustad, Assistant Principal

Date: Monday, April 29th

Time: 6:30 pm

Location: McKenzie Towne School

RSVP to McKenzietowne@cbe.ab.ca 

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Sean Tyson 
MTSC/MTSPA Chair | chair@mtsparents.ca 

Reminder - Council & Parent Assoc, Meeting Monday at 6:30pm

March meeting topics: Grade 3 teachers present, initial highlights of CBE Budget and expected impacts, and gathering parents' questions in advance of David Thompson presentation next month. 


Grade Three teachers presenting this month are Ms. Monica Youngstrom and Mrs. Jeanette Phelan.

Our leadership team will update us with CBEs initial reaction to the Provincial Budget.

Lastly there has been much discussion around the transition of MTS students to middle school.  To address parents’ question the principal of David Thompson, Mr. Tony Bromhead will be our special guest presenter at our council meeting on April 29^th.  We would like Mr. Bromhead to focus his presentation on any question or concerns parents might have.  Therefore, please bring your questions to this Monday’s meeting so he has time to prepare April’s presentation focused on your questions. 

Thank you for your support of the Coco Brooks Fundraiser.

Link: Agenda MTSC & MTSPA Meeting March 18th

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions for future meetings.

See you all soon,
Sean Tyson | Chair MTSC & MTSPA | chair@mtsparents.com

Meeting Reminder - Monday 6:30p - Council & Parent Association

Join us Monday to hear first hand about grade 4 from Mr. Klasen and Mrs. Thompson's.  

Dr. Slater and Mrs. Reichardt will be presenting another residency opportunity for May/June that they would like to book for the student body and are looking for support from the Parent Association.  They will also share the results of a survey that the children took specific to citizenship as compared to students from across Canada.

An update will be provided on our next casino and fundraising activities. 

I would like to thank all those involve in putting together the Family Valentines Dance and those donations from family's and business to silent auction.  The night was a great success and enjoyed by all - Thank you.

Link: Agenda MTSC & MTSPA Meeting February 25th 

Please let me know if you have any question or suggestion for future meetings.

See you all soon,
Sean TysonChair MTSC & MTSPA | chair@mtsparents.com

Meeting Reminder - Monday at 6:30pm

Come get an update on what is going on in grade one and three.  Our leadership team will share projected enrolment for 2013/14 as well as other things going on at the school.

Teachers presenting will be Ms. Edey, Mrs. Addison, Miss. Young and Mrs. Hull.

As we enter the second half of the school year think about getting involved with the executive as a number of position will be open as they are at the end of there term in September.  For example our Treasure will be leave as this is her daughter's last year at MTS. If you would like to find out more about these opportunities please let me know. Come and see what you can do for your kids.

As always if you have a topic you would like address at a future meeting please do not hesitate to leave me a note.

See you all soon,
Sean Tyson
Chair MTSC & MTSPA | chair@mtsparents.com

Link: MTSC & MTSPA Agenda for January 28th

Meeting Reminder - Council and Parent Association Monday Nov. 26th at 6:30pm

On Monday evening Grade Two teachers will give an update on their classrooms and their students progress. The leadership report will focus on residency Trickster Theatre that will be working with all the staff and students.

This should be the last meeting before 2013 and all parents are invited to join and participate.  If you would like a topic brought up in a future meeting please send me a note.

Agenda - Monday, November 26, 2012

See you soon,
Sean Tyson
MTSC/MTSPA Chair | chair@mtsparents.com

Meeting Reminder and Agenda - Oct 29th @ 6:30pm

Come listen and share.

This month's guest teachers are Mrs. Diana Hamilton and Mrs. Danielle Wonderham from Grade 4 and Kindergarten.  They will share things that their grades have been working on and what students have been learning.  There will be an update on fundraising events and campaigns and the fun lunch program.

This is your opportunity to have a voice, provide constructive input and contribute to the success of your children at MTS.

If you have a topic you would like to see discussed at future meetings please contact me to be added to the agenda.

Happy Halloween.

Sean Tyson
MTSC/MTSPA Chair | chair@mtsparents.com | www.mtsparents.com

Links:
Agenda for Monday, October 29, 2012 

Important Meeting - Monday September 24th - 6:30pm

Hello Parents,

Please join us for the MTSC First Council meeting and MTSPA AGM for 2012-13 school year.

In the council meeting learn about the plan for the Music program being developed by our new Music Specialist, Mrs. Heather Bourgeois. We are also looking to fill three executive positions in this meeting: Vice Chair & two Co-Volunteer Coordinators.

Our Vice Chair moved out of the province over the summer and leaves this position vacant.  The Vice Chair supports the Chair position in providing leadership and works closely with the school's administration in planning the best way to support the school and our children.

We also have two Co-Volunteer Coordinator positions that will be filled at the meeting.  We are lucky to have great parent involvement at MTS and these positions bring it all together.

The big topic in the AGM is the MTSPA Budget approval (see links below for a sneak peek).  Come and learn where our funds come from and how we will allocate them to benefit all the kids at MTS.

Get involved and make a difference. Whether you can help in-class or by coming out to a Council/Parent Assoc. meeting or supporting fundraising campaigns - It Matters.

Lastly, I have to apologize as over the last few weeks we had technical difficulties that have now been resolved for our website. You will be able to check in for regular updates.  Please contact me if you have suggestions for a future post or topics you would like to have addressed by the council and/or parent association.

Sincerely,
Sean Tyson
MTSC/MTSPA Chair

P.S. STUP coupon books will be on sale at the meeting.  Round up your orders and take your books home Monday night. (Order form below)

Links:
MTSC First Meeting & MTSPA AGM Agendas
MTSPA 2012-2013 Budget
STUP Order form and Screenshots of STUP Mobile App

MTSC/MTSPA Meeting Reminder and Agenda

We would like to extend this invitation and reminder to all MTS parents present and future for this Monday, May 28th  meetings at 6:30pm.
You will get an update on current events from the  Mr. Murphy, Acting Principal, and a look into the classrooms from three of our teachers' perspectives.  Ms. Edey, Miss. Young and Mrs. Hamilton will be on hand to share and answer question on what is going on in their respective Grade 1, 3 & 4 classrooms.
If you would like to add a topic for discussion in future meetings please contact Sean T. You can not make it to this meeting?
Link - MTSC/MTSPA Meeting Agenda - May 28, 2012

MTSC/MTSPA Meeting - Agenda

Please find the link to Monday's agenda.  If you would like to add a topic for discussion in future meetings please contact Sean T. You can not make it to this meeting? ...then mark your calendar for May 28th meeting.

Link - MTSC/MTSPA Meeting Agenda - April 30, 2012

Meeting Reminder: MTS Council & Parent Association Meetings - Monday, March 19th 6:30pm

Please join us Monday at 6:30pm for the MTS Council and MTS Parent Association monthly meetings.  Come and get involved share you vision for McKenzie Towne School.
A link to the agenda is provided below for your review.  If you have something you would like to cover in a future meeting please contact Sean Tyson and we can have it included in one of our next meetings.

Look forward to see you there.

Link: Agenda Monday, March 19, 2012
P.S. If you can't make this meeting save the date for our next meeting on April 30th .