Archive for January, 2009
HOT from the Ministry of Ed:
McGuinty Government Negotiates Book Discounts For School Libraries
January 20, 2009
Elementary students will soon have access to thousands more books and valuable resources in their school libraries….
A first-ever agreement between the government and 73 booksellers will allow school boards to buy library books and other resources at a significant discount – one that many school boards would not have obtained otherwise. ….
. They include independent and specialty book stores as well as larger chains, publishers and distributors. This investment is good for Ontario’s economy as vendors are required to have a presence in the province.
Agreements were sent to vendors last week and books are expected to begin arriving in elementary school libraries in March.
Quick Facts:
School boards will receive pricing discounts ranging from five to 50 per cent.
The $15-million library book investment will provide a minimum of $1,500 for every elementary school in the province with a typical school of 300 students receiving over $3,000.
Add comment January 21, 2009
Discussion points for Sunningdale meeting…(January 19th)
Ok, are you ready…
- HDSB Financial Information
- Working with HDSB
- OFHSA news —> including Conference update -
- How is H/S working for your parent community
- What would YOU like to see OFHSA do for you…
-SEAC Report
- Poetry Alliance
- Diabetes Information
and of course… any questions or discussion points you may have
Looking forward to seeing you…
Add comment January 19, 2009
Monday January 19, 7pm – meeting at Sunningdale P.S.
We are set to meet on Monday night – 7pm at Sunningdale P.S.
Much information to be shared! (HDSB and OFHSA)
We will be in the gym.
Thanks to Joanne at Sunningdale for organizing the space for us!
Something you’d like on the agenda? Please email me directly at: haltoncouncil@hotmail.com
SEE YOU MONDAY
Add comment January 16, 2009
Things we’re working on….
Are you ready… in the spirit of the new year (yes, it’s still “the new year” until February!) I’m in the process of putting together information about presentations, events and “best practices”.
Currently working on information from the Canadian Diabetes Association, the Oakville Poetry Alliance and Halton Health – all groups who have valuable information to help our students (and school communities…)
Check back over the next few days for updates.
-maureen
Add comment January 9, 2009
And Now….
Whew, figured out some technical stuff re: uploading to the “Reports” page… SO now, for your reading pleasure the November 2008 AND (yes, AND) the December 2008 SEAC reports are available. Please share with your parent community!
-Maureen
Add comment January 6, 2009
It’s January and…
Quick reminder of Halton Council’s upcoming meeing. We are set for Monday January 19th - not sure which school we’ll be at… we’ll be sure to send an email with the information… and will post here.
Council has been VERY busy working the HDSB and parents – we will have much to discuss…
As always our meetings allow us a great opportunity to share “best practices”… or just information.
Is there something you’d like discussed? Let us know!
More soon…
Add comment January 6, 2009
