Parent Meetings

Who doesn't love meetings?  There is always so much to talk about!

Parent Meetings are optional, though it really helps you stay informed and have a say if you attend.  Plus there are usually treats.

Here is the proposed schedule of when and where Parent Meetings will take place for this year. We will confirm these dates/locations at our first regular meeting (October).

Tuesday Oct 7 (2:15 Roberts Creek)

Proposed agenda items:

• • Agree on meeting dates for the rest of the year.

  • Review from Year End Gathering: Roses, Thorns, Seeds

  • Look at decision making and communication flow charts 

  • Volunteer jobs still needed

  • Camp Byng space

  • Shared Roberts Creek Recess

Tentative further dates/times:

Thursday, November 6th (As close to 2 as possible @ Camp Byng)

Proposed agenda items: 

• Updates about Camp Byng space and Roberts Creek recess

• Fundraising idea - Tenaya

Tuesday, December 2nd (As close to 2 as possible @ Roberts Creek)

Proposed agenda items: 

• Risky play and weapons play community comfort check-in

• Parent participation - teachers could use more help!

• What District resources to SPIDER students have access to (sports, etc)?

• Fundraising updates and ideas.

Thursday, January 8th (As close to 2 as possible @ Camp Byng)

Proposed agenda items: 

Tuesday, February 3rd (As close to 2 as possible @ Roberts Creek)

Proposed agenda items:

• Music options for SPIDER

Thursday, March 5th (As close to 2 as possible @ Camp Byng)

Proposed agenda items: 

Tuesday, April 7th (As close to 2 as possible @ Roberts Creek)

Proposed agenda items:

Thursday, May 7th  (As close to 2 as possible @ Camp Byng)

Proposed agenda items:

End of Year Visioning Time and Day TBA  (typically during our final Year End Celebration Gathering)

COMMUNITY NORMS FOR PARENT MEETINGS & ONLINE BEHAVIOUR

HOW WE COME TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY

1.    Show up and “choose” to be present - everything happens through conversation. Share ideas, ask questions, draw others out.

2.    Allow every voice to be heard: one speaker at a time, share the air.

3.    Stay open to new ways of doing things: all ideas are valid.

4.    Seek unity – not separation: let go of the outcome.

5.    Have fun! Bring a joke or game to lighten the mood!

6.    Staying on schedule is everyone’s responsibility – honour time limits.

HOW WE LISTEN TO ONE ANOTHER

1.    Listen to understand, respecting each other’s thinking and valuing their contributions.

2.    Be positive, non-judgemental & open to new ideas.

3.    Treat everything you hear as opportunities to learn & grow. Be intrigued by difference.

4.    Listen with care, instead of “building your story”.

HOW WE SPEAK TO ONE ANOTHER

1.    Be brief & meaningful when voicing your opinion.

2.    Use “I Statements” when expressing yourself, speaking honestly from your unique perspective without blame or judgement towards others.

3.    Seek common ground & understanding rather than problems & conflict: ask “what’s possible?” not “what’s wrong?”.

4.    Disagree without being disagreeable or defensive: critique ideas – not people.

5.    Allow others to speak for themselves.