Parent Council Minutes – Jan.22/26
In Attendance: Patti Blundell, Lynda Peterson, Erin Hills, Becca Birnie, Joanna Marrelli,
Laura Snell, Melissa Kilpatrick, Nicole C., Vicki Green, Tracey West
Welcomes and Land Acknowledgements
Principals Report – Erin Hills:
Irwin Events:
● Holiday concert, successful Toonie sale, made $663
● Junior and senior badminton, volleyball is starting
● Cross country skiing, race is coming
● Thank you for wish list items – supplies, shelves for skis, crafts for Christmas, extra
mittens, etc.
● Breakfast program money (additional funds): $4738.70
● Pizza – need to raise to $2.75 to cover the cost of slices to students, funds towards
trips,etc.
● Playground inspection $423.97, repairs $1330 for this year, $1000 for repair costs
moving forward.
Other:
● EQAO data
○ Grade 3 Math 100%
○ Grade 3 Reading 100%
○ Grade 3 Writing 85.7% (12/14 students)
○ Grade 6 Math 38.9% (7/19 students)
○ Grade 6 Reading 84.2% (16/19 students)
○ Grade 6 Writing 89.5% (17/19 students)
● Next grad (2027) – 18 graduates
● Cost is $50 per meal + gratuity and tax ($67) – we didn’t charge the school cash fee
last year, if we have enough funds in graduation this year we will do the same. Motion
by Lynda to put $1210 aside for 2027 grads. Seconded by Joanna.
● + one additional grade 8 student
Patti Blundell update:
- On Nov 21, ground was reconfigured for outdoor structure. Jessie and Mark
volunteered time and machinery. Materials donated from Fred and Hailey
Boothby. $5000 left to spend for anything outdoor - motion by Patti to use $1330 for repairs of playground equipment this year.
Seconded by Nicole. - December bake sale raised $1058.
- A winter Arrowhead PP trip is in the works for the whole school.
- Nicole C. would like Irwin to have winter electives (ex. Swimming, rock climbing,
skating, skiing etc.) Because we are so far out of town the cost is quite a bit.
Nicole believes Lyons club and Kiwanis helps support winter electives financially - Thank you cards for sponsorships (Robinson’s, Muskoka Traditions) are needed
- Patti applied for PRO Grant, hopefully it will be approved – use those funds
towards family engagement night in May
Treasurer Report – Lynda
- Balance in account $8337
- See attached report
- Joanna motioned $600 towards a new BBQ, seconded by Lynda
- Motion by Lynda to put $3983.10 into the pot, seconded by Joanna
- Erin has inquired about a commercial-like sink for school kitchen. Try going
through facility renewal funds for this, following TLDSB procedures - motion by Patti, seconded by Lynda, to put $1500 to Grad dinner for 2026 to help
supplement the cost for family members attending the grad dinner
Hot Lunch – Joanna - Jan. 23rd hopefully
- Cucs, carrots, raspberries, blueberries, tacos and toppings
- Valentine’s Day Lunch date in the works
Breakfast Program – Lynda - Bought a blender for smoothies
- Donation was given so we now have a vacuum sealer
- Thank you to volunteers and communication for covering each other
Fundraising:
- Crispy Cream fundraiser
- Big box of cards – themed box (ex. birthday) of cards to sell. Good profit
- Patti will look into both these fundraisers for next meeting
Other:
Stephanie Little’s Celebration of Life
-12-4 Saturday Jan 31, 2026
-held in school gym
Next meeting:
● Feb. 18th @ 7pm
