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Stay Safe IPS
Tough times don't last, but tough people (and tough communities) do. We're all in this together IPS! And we'll get through it together.
Stay safe. And let's remember to be kind to each other.
Stay safe. And let's remember to be kind to each other.
Indigo gift cards are great to have on hand for teacher gifts, or to delight and inspire your little munchkins. Best of all, if you buy them here 20% will go back to IPS. Click here to be connected to the Indigo / Flipgive campaign where you can order your cards.
There are lots of opportunities to help IPS raise funds. Any donations will go directly to programs, technologies and experiences that directly benefit IPS children.
Click here to discover ways to donate.
Click here to discover ways to donate.
LICE happens
See the links below for tips on how to spot and get rid of those pesky nits. You can also call Toronto Health for more info at 416-388-7600.There are many 'lice salons' in the GTA that offer full service removal, many also sell natural lice removal products for home use. To find one near you just Google it!
See the links below for tips on how to spot and get rid of those pesky nits. You can also call Toronto Health for more info at 416-388-7600.There are many 'lice salons' in the GTA that offer full service removal, many also sell natural lice removal products for home use. To find one near you just Google it!
SCHOOL COUNCIL EXECUTIVE POSITIONS
Chair
o Voting member of School Council
o Calls and presides over meetings
o Prepares agenda with input from other Executive members
o Ensure follow up to “action items” from previous meetings
o Working with Communication position and Parent Rep Lead to ensure parents are receiving information on initiatives and ideas discussed at School Council meetings
o Main contact for parent community to express ideas related to School Council
o Liaison with Principal
o Liaise with Parent Reps to help facilitate communication and create community
Treasurer
o Voting member of School Council
o Keeps all financial recorders for School Council and Lighthouse Foundation
o Prepares financial report for AGM and for Executive meetings
o Responsible for tracking funds raised through fundraising efforts
o Provides direction and guidance to Fundraising Committee and assists in collection of money
o Assist Chair in matters of finance
Secretary
o Voting member of School Council.
o Keep a record of the proceedings of the School Council and executive meetings (one per month).
o Distribute minutes and agendas for all School Council meetings to all pertinent parties in a timely manner
o Maintain a complete set of School Council minutes
Communications Chair
o Voting member of School Council
o Send all approved minutes and meeting notices to website contact so they can be posted on the school council website
o Working with Parent Rep Chair to add important dates to website calendar
o Assist the Chair in the writing and sending of any necessary correspondence
Fundraising & Events Chair
o Voting member of School Council
o Plan and execute events and fundraising initiatives throughout the year
o Organize any necessary community partners, purchases needed for events (ie. donations, food purchases, inflatables etc)
o Work closely with Volunteer Chair to ensure successful execution of events
Volunteer Chair
o Voting member of School Council
o Solicit and schedule volunteers to help at School Council events and fundraising efforts
o Organize and direct volunteers on event dates (ie. BBQ, Halloween party)
Chair
o Voting member of School Council
o Calls and presides over meetings
o Prepares agenda with input from other Executive members
o Ensure follow up to “action items” from previous meetings
o Working with Communication position and Parent Rep Lead to ensure parents are receiving information on initiatives and ideas discussed at School Council meetings
o Main contact for parent community to express ideas related to School Council
o Liaison with Principal
o Liaise with Parent Reps to help facilitate communication and create community
Treasurer
o Voting member of School Council
o Keeps all financial recorders for School Council and Lighthouse Foundation
o Prepares financial report for AGM and for Executive meetings
o Responsible for tracking funds raised through fundraising efforts
o Provides direction and guidance to Fundraising Committee and assists in collection of money
o Assist Chair in matters of finance
Secretary
o Voting member of School Council.
o Keep a record of the proceedings of the School Council and executive meetings (one per month).
o Distribute minutes and agendas for all School Council meetings to all pertinent parties in a timely manner
o Maintain a complete set of School Council minutes
Communications Chair
o Voting member of School Council
o Send all approved minutes and meeting notices to website contact so they can be posted on the school council website
o Working with Parent Rep Chair to add important dates to website calendar
o Assist the Chair in the writing and sending of any necessary correspondence
Fundraising & Events Chair
o Voting member of School Council
o Plan and execute events and fundraising initiatives throughout the year
o Organize any necessary community partners, purchases needed for events (ie. donations, food purchases, inflatables etc)
o Work closely with Volunteer Chair to ensure successful execution of events
Volunteer Chair
o Voting member of School Council
o Solicit and schedule volunteers to help at School Council events and fundraising efforts
o Organize and direct volunteers on event dates (ie. BBQ, Halloween party)
Join us at Sherbourne Common on June 6th (4pm+) for our annual IPS BBQ and auction. Watch your email for full information.
And be sure to participate in the first annual IPS Stiletto Dash, happening at the BBQ. Full details can be found here.
And be sure to participate in the first annual IPS Stiletto Dash, happening at the BBQ. Full details can be found here.
Queens Quay
Parent volunteers are always welcome!
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Got some time to help out at IPS? Great! We love parent volunteers.
You can volunteer at any event without a police check! Click here to explore volunteer opportunities. In order to volunteer in the classroom you must have a current TDSB approved police check. If you submitted a police check last year, you must do your annual declaration with Mr. Woolford. Please contact the school office at 416-393-1910 for details. |
Friday February 15 is our annual IPS Family Ski Day at Horseshoe Resort. But to participate you have to act quick! We need 20 kids signed up by Monday Jan 21 to get the discounted rates. For more information click here, to book now click here and for Horseshoe details and rates click here.
Join IPS on Family Day as we cheer on the Toronto Marlies Hockey Team as they take on the Syracuse Crunch, 3pm at Scotiabank Arena. Tickets are $25 and available now on School Cash Online.
If you're not on School Cash, or have family or friends who want to purchase tickets, here is THE LINK.
If you're not on School Cash, or have family or friends who want to purchase tickets, here is THE LINK.
Friday February 15 is our annual IPS Family Ski Day at Horseshoe Resort.
But to participate you have to act quick! We need 20 kids signed up by Monday Jan 21 to get the discounted rates. For more information click here, to book now click here and for Horseshoe details and rates click here.
But to participate you have to act quick! We need 20 kids signed up by Monday Jan 21 to get the discounted rates. For more information click here, to book now click here and for Horseshoe details and rates click here.
Indigo gift cards are great to have on hand for those unexpected birthday invitations, for teacher gifts, or even just to delight and inspire your own little munchkins. Best of all, if you buy them here 20% will go back to IPS.
Click here to be connected to the Indigo / Flipgive campaign where you can order your cards.
Click here to be connected to the Indigo / Flipgive campaign where you can order your cards.
School council wishes all IPS family and friends a very happy holiday season!
Please consider adding the Lighthouse Foundation to your year end giving. Visit our fundraising page for details on the many ways you can give to IPS.
Please consider adding the Lighthouse Foundation to your year end giving. Visit our fundraising page for details on the many ways you can give to IPS.
We will be holding the Annual IPS Winterfest on December 12th and 13th. Winterfest integrates the love of the outdoors with interactive experiences for both students and their families. Join us at the school on December 12th (Nursery, KG, Gr. 1 & 2) and on December 13th (Gr. 3-6) from 1-3pm to enjoy the Arts with IPS!
Click here for full details and for the RSVP form.
Click here for full details and for the RSVP form.
IPS School Council AGM ~ Oct 16 @ 6pm (77 Harbour Sq)
Join us at 6pm on Oct 16th for the annual IPS School Council AGM. Everyone is welcome. The meeting will be held at 77 Harbour Square in the multi-purpose room.
See you there!
Important dates to remember
Save the date! Our annual BBQ and Silent Auction will take place on May 31st at Ward's Island. It is always a ton of fun and a great way to support the IPS community as it is our biggest fundraiser of the year! Click here to get a sneak peak at the auction items available so far.
More details will follow in backpacks and by email.
Annual IPS BBQ & Silent Auction ~ May 31, 2018
PLUS... many more items will be available on the day of the auction!
IPS Council would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who attended the annual IPS BBQ and silent auction fundraiser. There were a lot of unknowns going into the event this year after we had to reschedule from June to September when the island flooded, but everything came together nicely. At the end of the day, we had a lot of fun and managed to raise over $9,500 after expenses!
This money goes directly into the school, paying for special events like the scientists and artists in the school programs, new equipment for the classrooms like iPads and math/science investigation carts, and a variety of other resources for our children.
An amazing number of people and organizations went above and beyond to ensure a successful event following the flooding, and we're very lucky to have such a supportive community!
• Amsterdam Brewhouse
• Marc Anthony Distributors
• Sobeys (Queens Quay Terminal and College Park)
• Toronto Popcorn Company
• Hopper's Castle
• Ward's Island Association
• Jetsun's Juicyburger
• The GAP
• Toronto City Council
• Toronto Parks & Recreation
• Toronto Island Ferry Staff
• IPS family volunteers
• IPS teachers and staff
• Our silent auction donors (see below)
This money goes directly into the school, paying for special events like the scientists and artists in the school programs, new equipment for the classrooms like iPads and math/science investigation carts, and a variety of other resources for our children.
An amazing number of people and organizations went above and beyond to ensure a successful event following the flooding, and we're very lucky to have such a supportive community!
• Amsterdam Brewhouse
• Marc Anthony Distributors
• Sobeys (Queens Quay Terminal and College Park)
• Toronto Popcorn Company
• Hopper's Castle
• Ward's Island Association
• Jetsun's Juicyburger
• The GAP
• Toronto City Council
• Toronto Parks & Recreation
• Toronto Island Ferry Staff
• IPS family volunteers
• IPS teachers and staff
• Our silent auction donors (see below)
Join us on February 16th (the PA Day) on the slopes at Horseshoe Resort. An email was sent out with all the details, and waivers are being sent home in backpacks. A copy of the email can be found here.
-- To jump straight to the order form click here.
-- If you need the waiver, click here. *Note: these must be printed and returned to school.
-- To jump straight to the order form click here.
-- If you need the waiver, click here. *Note: these must be printed and returned to school.
Join us on Thursday January 18th from 5-6:30pm for our annual IPS Family Skate Night at the Harbourfront Natrel Rink. Skate and helmet rentals are available at the rink. Pizza will be available for sale and all pizza sale donations will go to the mid-morning snack program.
Note that this is a family event and parents/gaurdians are responsible for supervising their children.
Note that this is a family event and parents/gaurdians are responsible for supervising their children.
Winterfest is coming! Join us at IPS on Dec 7 & 8 (1-3pm)
Join us at IPS on December 7th and 8th (1-3pm) for the 3rd annual IPS Winterfest Extravaganza! We will be holding two separate events: Nursery, Kindegarten and Grade 1 & 2 families are invited to join us at the school on December 7th from 1-3pm / and Grade 3-6 families are invited to join us for the event on December 8th from 1-3.
Click here for full details and to RSVP.
Click here for full details and to RSVP.
Donate to our charitable foundation (Lighthouse Foundation) through FundScrip.
Click the image to learn more about our fundraising efforts.
School Council works hard throughout the year to raise funds for the IPS community. These funds go directly towards experiences that enrich student learning. This school year IPS School Council has committed to raise $15,000 to forward into improvement projects. Click the image to the right to learn more.
So far, we have raised almost $3,878 and are on track to meet our $15,000 goal by June. Check back often to see how we're doing! And see the links below to learn more about how you can support our fundraising efforts.
So far, we have raised almost $3,878 and are on track to meet our $15,000 goal by June. Check back often to see how we're doing! And see the links below to learn more about how you can support our fundraising efforts.
Watch here for information coming soon about Halloween activities at IPS.
In the meantime, why not take a moment to volunteer your time to help out at the wonderful events that School Council hosts. Click here to fill out our volunteer form.
In the meantime, why not take a moment to volunteer your time to help out at the wonderful events that School Council hosts. Click here to fill out our volunteer form.
Important Dates to Remember
The annual IPS Ski Day at Horseshoe Resort is scheduled for Friday February 17th, with great rates for the whole family (almost 60% off of regular lift and rental rates!).
NOTE: The deadline for submitting forms and payment is February 8th. Please click here for the forms and for more information.
NOTE: The deadline for submitting forms and payment is February 8th. Please click here for the forms and for more information.
Cozy warm IPS toques are available now just in time for your holiday gift giving.
IPS Council will be at the docks Wed Dec 14 and Thurs Dec 15 selling the toques for $12 each (exact change is appreciated!). One size fits all.
IPS Council will be at the docks Wed Dec 14 and Thurs Dec 15 selling the toques for $12 each (exact change is appreciated!). One size fits all.
