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Do you have a program or idea that may require money from the School Council Budget to run?

This year we are making our planning process more transparent and inclusive to EB stakeholders. EBSAC has a cash holding to support success in our school and we are taking proposals for the 2019-2020 budget year.  Proposals do not necessarily have to be revenue generating (E.g: Fun Fair) we will accept proposals for Community Building ideas as well (E.g: murals). To make your voice heard you can submit ideas through our online form and wait for big changes next year.

Online form: COMPLETE AN ONLINE PROPOSAL

Email: ebsacinfo@gmail.com

Since this is a new endeavor, here is the 101 of how things work:

Who approves the budget?

The annual school budget is put forward by the Treasurer and approved by the elected members of the Earl Beatty Student Advisory Council (EBSAC).

How is the budget developed?

Overseen by the EBSAC Treasurer, stakeholder members of the Earl Beatty community (students, parents, teachers, administration) will all be given the opportunity to submit proposals for events, initiatives and programs for the upcoming year (these do not need to be revenue generating enterprises). The elected council will meet to review each proposal and vote on whether it should receive funding for the following year based on the goals and objectives set by the council after public consultation.

What is the budget development timeline?

May– The Treasurer invites and receives proposals for the following year from EB community stakeholders (students, parents/guardians, staff, administration).

June– The committee meets to review and approve all proposals, successful candidates are notified

September– the previous years’Treasurer brings forward the final budget draft for approval by the new school council executive

Ongoing– The Current Treasurer will be responsible for updating on all running programs (including expenses and revenues and summary reviews)

Join EBSAC on May 7, 6:30-8:00 pm for our May public meeting and a presentation on digital safety, hosted by TELUS Wise.

We’ll meet in the school library. As always, refreshments and childcare will be provided, free of charge.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

At the beginning of the year your survey results were very clear that more development and support around the math curriculum and growth mindset was important to you. Since September, Ms. Karailidas has booked our teachers a number of support workshops and now EBSAC is bringing in some Family Math Nights.

Come on out for EBs first ever Game Night. Bring family, friends, or even start your own team/ tournament. We will have loads of games to play and snacks for all.

Earl Beatty’s library is a vital part of the school. Our kids visit the school library each week to borrow books, hear stories, and explore the space. Having a welcoming library is important to promoting literacy and a love for books and reading. At the moment, there is some room for improvement…

The school administration and EBSAC have identified the library as an area that needs upgrading. Fortunately, the school board was on the same page, and over last summer they completed several renovations: added air conditioning, removed the librarian office to open up the space, tore out the risers; painted, and installed new carpet throughout. During this process, however, we lost some of our shelving, seating areas, and a really usable circulation desk.

Ms. Karailiadis and Ms. Vlahos, our school librarian, have been working on plans for future library improvements. These include new shelving, new French and English books, a circulation desk, comfortable reading areas and tables and chairs for the kids. Through fundraising efforts like Holiday in the Hood and the school Read-a-Thon, EBSAC is working to support the library improvement goals. We’ll provide updates as the project continues. Stay tuned for the “after” pictures!

If you missed the read-a-thon or would like to contribute toward our library improvements, you can always make a donation through School Cash Online. Log into your account and click the “Make a Donation” button on the main page. Follow the steps online and make sure to choose Earl Beatty Public School in the “Fund Destination” and mention “school library” in the “Message to School Board” field. Tax receipts will be emailed immediately for donations of $20 or more.

Get your last minute gifting done – buy tickets for your whole family to come out to Earl Beatty’s day at the Marlies!

Game Day Details: Saturday, January 12th

Come for a pre-game skate from 1-2pm on the Ricoh Coliseum Ice. The whole AHL regulation hockey rink just for our school!

Then, visit the fan zone off the main entrance for fun and games prior to the match between the Toronto Marlies and Rochester Americans.

Game starts at 4pm!

40 lucky students will be able to cheer on the players as they enter the ice between periods – be sure to fill in that part of the order form for a chance to take part!

Please remember, this is an offsite family event – all students must be accompanied by an adult. This is not a field trip and there is no teacher supervision. Each person attending requires a ticket.

Price: $20 per ticket – what a deal!

Pay via cheque (through child’s teacher or school office) or by school cash online. Don’t forget to send in the order form if paying by school cash online.

IMPORTANT DATES: 

Thursday, December 20 – All orders received to the school office by this date will receive a printable certificate for holiday gifting.

Monday, January 7 – Final date to order

Thursday, January 10 – Tickets will be delivered home via teachers.

Hurry!

Marlies Order Form

Earl Beatty Read-a-Thon

EBSAC is holding a Read-a-Thon over the winter break, to promote a love of reading in the Earl Beatty community and raise funds to support our school library. All students are encouraged to participate, whether they read independently or enjoy read-aloud story time. Pizza lunch and a class prize will be awarded to the class with the most reading minutes.

Forms will be sent home with students this week, and can also be printed from here.

Happy reading!

All your favourites are back, Family Holiday Photos, Bake Sale, Gingerbread Auction, Just for Kids Room, NEW and many of your favourite returning vendors. Come out grab a  hot chocolate and support EB in 2 short weeks.

Any last minute vendors (kids or adults) or VOLUNTEERS can email holidayinthehood@gmail.com for details.

Come join the Halloween Parade! Students will be showing off their costumes during the annual Halloween Parade in the gym on October 31 at 12:45pm. NEW THIS YEAR parents are encouraged to join the parade in costume with their kids! We hope you can come join the spooky fun.