Karen Kain School of the Arts Council's Blog

2011/2012 School Council Representatives

artsparents — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 02:08:40 +0000

Co-Chairs: Laura Steele and Connie Freitas
Past Co-Chair: Susan Meyler
Treasurer/Finance: Judy Diercks, Derek Anderson (Debbie Boncheff)
Communication: Victoria Shepherd, Julia Mercy
Secretaries: Tulin Valeri, Sybil Parry and Jennifer Fraser

Quiznos Lunch Dates

artsparents — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:38:30 +0000

Here are the Quiznos Dates for the 2011/2012 School Year:
Quiznos Dates

Council Meeting Dates 2011/2012

artsparents — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:29:29 +0000

Meetings take place from 6:30pm – 8:30pm (unless otherwise specified) in the Art Room
Monday, November 14, 2011
Monday, January 16, 2011
Monday, February 13, 2011
Monday April 16, 2011
Monday, May 14, 2011
Monday, June 11, 2011

KKSA Council Meeting – Sept.19/11

artsparents — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:30:18 +0000

Dear KKSA parents/guardians,

Please join us for our first council meeting of the 2011/12 school year. This will be a Welcome Back gathering and introduction to the KKSA community and our council! We will have a very quick meeting with some school updates and lots of opportunity to talk with other parents.

WHEN: Monday, September 19, 2011

WHERE: Milestones Bar & Grill (1001 The Queensway)

WHEN: 6:30pm (brief council meeting); 7:30pm onwards – social evening

Complimentary platters of finger foods will be provided and drinks can be purchased.

Hope to see you!

2011/12 Secondary School Information for Grade 8′s

artsparents — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:21:24 +0000

Attention parents/guardians/students,

Please check out the secondary school information evenings for 2011/12. Details can be found attached.

2011-2012 High School Information

The 164th Post

artsparents — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:05:36 +0000

It was on November 3, 2008 that I had the privilege to put up the very first post on this board, when I launched the Council’s “website” for what was then Crestwood Public School. Since then, I always took it to heart to only put up posts that were approved either by one of the Council Chairs or the Principal, but now again I will just do what I did the first time, and skip those “rules”. At the time, just after graduation, as one of the proud parents of a child from the first cohort of KKSA that took all the benefits of the three year long program, I want to say goodbye and wish the best to all the students who just graduated, the students who will follow for years to come, and to their parents and guardians. As an active member for three years of the Parent Council, I hope many of you will consider to get involved in the Council’s work in the various ways that are offered. Even your emails you send to the Chairs of the Council can make a huge difference, as do your replies to the various surveys. Visible volunteers or silent contributors, storefront helpers or silent advocates did and will matter to the Council, in order to fulfill its obligation to represent all parents. The Council is an advisory body that works under the leadership of the Council Chairs governed by “rules” of the TDSB and the Education Ministry, but work on your behalf, if you let us know what you think, so go ahead show up to Council meetings, send an email, fill out those surveys, and make sure your voice is heard in the school, the TDSB, and in the Ministry.

Finally I would like to thank our Principal, Teachers, Custodians, Lunch Ladies, Office Manager and parent volunteers on behalf of all the Grade 8 parents and guardians, for all the work that helped to shape our children and KKSA.

Signing off with the “last song” from the graduating Grade 8s… Eva B.

TDSB 2011 Fundraising Guide

artsparents — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:24:02 +0000

The new TDSB Guideline for 2011 is posted under the Useful Links, right side menu bar. You can also download the guide by clicking here.

Council Meeting Agenda for June 13, 6:30-8:30pm

artsparents — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:45:35 +0000

AGENDA:

6:30pm 1. Welcome

2. Agenda Review

3. Declaration of Conflict of Interest

6:40pm 4. Student Report

6:55pm 5. Teacher’s Report

7:15pm 6. Principal’s Report

7:35pm 7. Chair’s Report

7:50pm 8. Committee Reports

8:15pm 9. New Business
10. Adjournment

Final Fundraising Meeting for 2010/2011

artsparents — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:29:53 +0000

The final fundraising meeting for the 2010/2011 school year is being held on Sunday, June 12th at 9:30am at Artisano’s (Islington/Norseman). We hope to see you there. Thanks to all for a wonderful year. We couldn’ve have done it without your help and support!

Me To We Club Needs Your Support

artsparents — Tue, 03 May 2011 02:20:47 +0000

The students of the Me to We club created some fantastically unique bracelets, necklaces and earrings under Mme Panzera’s guidance. Each one of kind jewelry is the perfect balance of African beads, complimented with hand-rolled recycled paper decorations.

All money raised will go toward the Me To We club’s support efforts.
Please consider purchasing some of these lovely pieces during lunch time.
Bracelets and earrings are $5/each, necklaces are for $10.