COUNCIL INFORMATION
Resources and reading material to fulfill all your school council curiosities
Vision
Parkdale is an inclusive and welcoming school where all children, families and staff will be successful (academically, socially and emotionally) and healthy (in mind, body and spirit).
Mission
The School Council will identify, lead and communicate change that improves child, family and staff's health and well-being in the school and in the community.
Any Parkdale parent or caregiver can join a committee
Caring and Safe Schools
Budget
Fundraising
Communications
Playground
Equity
Green Team
Please email us if you are interested!
Why Council Matters
This your place to share your ideas, questions and concerns about the school, your children's education and your role at school
A collective voice will make a huge difference in your children's every day school life (from their safety, to what and how they learn)
A way to get to know other parents and the community at large - working together brings us closer together
And together we can do so much more
What Council has Subsidized/Funded
Mindfulness Yoga Class Program (96 sessions) benefiting the entire school community
Four new orff instruments to support music education
Subsidized musical theatre field trip for 75 students from Grades 4 to 6
Health and Wellness workshop for 240 students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 3
TDSB movie license to support monthly movie nights for community engagement of Parkdale families
Purchasing of Grade 8 graduation class Parkdale hoodies for 2023 graduates.
Scientists in Schools (where students learn with STEM professionals and engage in some hands-on experiments and projects.)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can come to meetings?
If you are a parent, a caregiver, staff, community member of the Parkdale PS, you are welcome to attend to any school council meeting
Do I have to be a council member to join a committee?
No, you can volunteer and join a committee without becoming a voting council member.
What happens at meetings?
Discuss issues and ways, working together with the administration, staff and community to better improve the school
We vote on funding, bylaw changes and meeting decisions
Get updates from the TDSB, school principal, staff and other school partnerships/community representatives
Introduce committee needs, decisions and changes
Where do you meet in person?
At the school in the Teacher's Lounge (ground floor across from the gym)
I heard that meetings are also online. Where do I find the link to join?
Our link is the same for each meeting, you can access it here.
Remember to save this link as it is the same link that is used for every council meeting online.
How do I become a voting member?
You must be parent of a student at Parkdale PS to be a non-staff voting member. We accept application forms in the first council meeting of the year (Sept or Oct). We have room for 25 voting members. If we have room, you can fill out the form and send it to this email.
Why is it not "Parent" Council?
In the 2018/2019 school year the name was changed from Parent Council to School Council. This is consistent with what the TDSB calls these Council and the terms School represents the broader membership including all caregivers, staff and a student rep. This name change will take some time to transition the name Parent Council may still be used in some areas including the email address and bank account.
