Mr. Glasspool's grade 1 class won the School Community Council Challenge. The SCC is a group of parents, caregivers and community members who work together for all of the students at Macphail. The SCC Challenged classes to contribute their grocery tapes. The funds raised will support the "Library Cafe"; creating a friendly reading environment.
Chair: Wendy Stewart Past Chair/ Vice Chair: Lynn Shaw Treasurer: Laura Murakami Secretary: Wendy Stewart Fundraising Coordinator: Linda Weatherall The SCC is looking for a new Chair and a new Secretary. If you are interested, please contact us. |
Working together to realize a positive educational and social experience in a progressive atmosphere. |
The five main functions of the SCC are: 1. Work as Volunteers 2. Provide Communication 3. Coordinate Fundraising 4. Work with Administration and Teachers 5. Involve the Community |
SCC Challenge - Participating Grocery Stores * Markdale Foodland * Durham * Dundalk |
In keeping with the theme of Healthy Body, Mind and Character, the SCC chose to focus on 'Healthy Mind' for the 2007 / 2008 school year at Macphail. Through funds raised we were able to provide each division within the school $2000 to go DIRECTLY into the classrooms to support the curriculum and development of all children at Macphail. The funds have been approved for use as follows: Primary Division: $2000 Educational Games and Puzzles, Graphic Organizers (English and French), Big Books for the Primary Library Junior Division: $2000 towards the purchase of Nelson Literacy Program (used by English and French students) Intermediate Division: $2000 towards Media Hardware for intermediate
classrooms to assist in supporting a portion of the intermediate curriculum |