In Attendance
Ms. Teszeri, Jo Hickey, Kelley Salmon, Carla Jansen van Rensburg, Ashley Kerba, Gillian Johnson, Jaclyn Dvernechuk, Claire Tribe, Sonia Paiva, Laura Ly
Meeting Called By
Ms. Teszeri
Agenda Highlights
- Welcome & Introductions (Jo)
- Approval of Minutes & Agenda (Sonia & Jaclyn)
- Teacher Report: Kelley Salmon
- February has been busy with Black History Month, Winter Olympics, Sheridan Olympics, Valentine's Day, Hot Dog Day (which was a success)
Principal’s Report
- Screening for hearing and vision was done. Not as many people took advantage of it this year.
- Dairy Farmers of Ontario presentations were a success.
- February PD Day focused on math.
- Term 1 Reports went home.
- Beginning staffing process for September.
- New website for the school goes live next week.
- School Needs Assessment happens this month - used for EA allocation (school based on student based).
- Police/Criminal Record Checks now have to be updated every 5 years. This is for parent volunteers and school staff.
Treasurer’s Report
- Current Balance: $4,915.75
Recent Fundraising:
- Hot chocolate sales - $237.00
- Terra Cotta Cookies- $647.00
- Hot Dog Day - $996.51
- Big Box of Cards - $1100.00
Expenses for Dance-a-thon - $744.49 + party lights, etc.
Fundraising Updates & Upcoming Events
- Big Box of Cards – Huge Success!
- Past Hot Dog Day – February 11 - another success
- Coffee Cart – Family Day Weekend - super fun and successful
- Hot Dog Day - June 3 - need volunteers
- Popcorn Day Fridays – switching the cookie days to popcorn
- Dance-a-Thon – April 1 with SharkShack
- Kindies: 40 minutes
- Grades 1–3: 55 minutes
- Grades 4–5: 55 minutes
- Fill a Truck Event – May 8 - Sonia’s trailer will be available
- World Book Day – Are we doing World Book Day? We lost our organizer; maybe someone wants to take it on?
- Book Swap – To celebrate World Book Day - Three weeks prior to Tuesday, April 21st, Carla, Sonia and Laura have volunteered to sort the donated books. We also have volunteers for the day of (Tuesday, April 21st).
- Silent Auction, BBQ & Kindie Open House – May 21st
- Kindie Open House is usually tied to the spring BBQ event so that new Sheridan families feel immediately welcome.
- Silent Auction moving to Google Sheets (Cash Online compatible)
- Call out to get donations for the silent auction; all hands on deck please
Open Discussion
- Duffle Bag program returning
- Swim to Survive (Grade 3)
Next Meeting
Monday, April 13th, 2026 @ 6:30 p.m.
