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 2023-2024. We will confirm these dates/locations at our first regular meeting (October).

Tuesday Oct 3 (2:30 @ 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

  • Portable hangs

Tentative further dates/times:

Thursday, November 2nd (2:30 @ Camp Byng)

Proposed agenda items:

• Discussion of norms for student participation on Tuesdays/Thursdays.

Tuesday, December 5th (2:30 @ Roberts Creek)

Proposed agenda items: 

• Concerns about meeting “all the things” in the curriculum 

• TeamSPIDER check in

• Learning Funds: what they can and can't be used for, hopes and dreams

Thursday, January 11th (2:30 @ Camp Byng)

Proposed agenda items:

• TeamSPIDER check in update

Tuesday, February 6th (2:30 @ Roberts Creek)

Proposed agenda items:

• TeamSPIDER check in update

• Reschedule March 7th meeting

Thursday, March 14th (note change of date) (2:30 @ Camp Byng)

Proposed agenda items:

• Sarah M's reports from her check in about TeamSPIDER needs

• Volunteer jobs: what jobs exist and how important they are (and all the ones that will be left unfilled next year!)

• Year end Celebration - what to expect and who can help plan it?

Tuesday, April 2nd (2:30 @ Roberts Creek)

Proposed agenda items:

Thursday, May 7th (note change of date) (2:30 @ Camp Byng)

Proposed agenda items:

• Developing Community guidance for parent participation and procedures for dealing with conflict resolution. 

• Dreams for the Year End Gathering

• Tech use on SPIDER days

End of Year Visioning June (time and location TBA) at 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.