Lady Evelyn Alternative School Council

The joint meeting for staff and parents/guardians, previously postponed, will be held on Wednesday, February 20th at 2:45pm to discuss the recommendations arising from the Alternative Schools Advisory Committee (ASAC) survey on alternative revitilization. The report from ASAC is available on the ASAC website, http://www.asac-ottawa.org/. Here are direct links to the report and the executive summary.

The Alternative Schools Advisory Committee (ASAC) is conducting a short poll to find out where alternative school students would likely be enrolled if the Alternative Program did not exist. One of our alternative school principals suggested that we need this information to strengthen ASAC's upcoming report to the school board (OCDSB).

All parents of children in the alternative schools are asked to take a moment to provide this information by visiting http://www.asac-ottawa.org/. Please choose the answer that you think is 'most likely'-you don't have to be certain. No contact information is required. Questions or comments? E-mail "chair @ asac-ottawa.org". Thank you for participating.

Summit Alternative Middle School is holding it's Open House for Grade 6 students. If you have any children in grade 6, or know any students in Grade 6 who you think would enjoy and benefit from the Summit program, we would be happy to meet them at this time.

More information on Summit can be found on School web site and the Summit Council web site. The Open House flyer is attached.

All rade 6 students and their families are welcome to meet us in the auditorium at 5:30 for a brief welcome and introduction. Summit students will conduct tours and answer questions, while Summit parents and staff will outline program approaches and answer questions. See examples of student work, pictures of field trip experiences, student made videos... and more

Due to the unpredictable weather today, the joint staff/school council meeting has been postponed. More information later...

There were will be a meeting for staff and parents/guardians on Wednesday, January 30th at 2:45pm to discuss the recommendations arising from
the Alternative Schools Advisory Committee (ASAC) survey on alternative revitilization. The report from ASAC is available on the ASAC website, http://www.asac-ottawa.org/. Here are direct links to the report and the executive summary.

Lady Evelyn is being asked to review this and provide comments back to ASAC by the end of January 2008. A joint review meeting for all the Alternative schools will be announced later. Target date for submission to the board is April 2008.

If you are unable to attend the meeting or would otherwise prefer to submit your comments or suggestions in writing, you are invited to address them to Richard Deadman (rdeadman @ deadman.ca).

The next joint meeting between staff and parents/guardians will be scheduled for a different time of day to accomodate those for whom immediately after school is inconvenient (or just impossible).

Location: Royal Oak
The Royal Oak is located at Canal and Colonel By.

First Fridays Youth Club

Friday, February 1, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Winter Lights Concert Series

Sunday, February 3rd, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Snowman Building Competition

Saturday February 2nd, 1-4pm at Springhurst Park

Join us for another School Council Family Movie Night

Where: In the gym of Lady Evelyn Alternative Public School
Featuring: Monster House
Admission is free
Popcorn and drinks will be sold
Please wear your pj's and bring your favourite chair, pillow and blankets
If you have any questions regarding the evening please call Sherry Lynn Page
at 613 –730-1622 or email Robin McLellan at robinm @ magma.ca.

The Ottawa East Community Association is holding their annual Winter Party in the Park in Brantwood Park again this year.

All afternoon: Sleigh ride, skating, hockey, snowshoeing, FREE hot chocolate and hot dogs...

Plus special this year....

• Come say a thank you to a rink volunteer: 1:45 pm.
• Skating Skills Competition with Kent Manderville: 2:00pm.

Don McCanse will be recognized at the party for his many fine years service as Brantwood rink coordinator

Upcoming Events

Friday, January 25^th: Family Movie Night (7pm, school gym)

Monday, January 28^th: School Council Meeting (7pm, staff room, 3rd floor)

Tuesday, February 5^th: Education Committee meeting (7pm)

Thursday, February 7^th: Teacher Appreciation Lunch (mid-day)

Thursday, February 7^th: Education Committee discussion evening (7pm)
********************************************
The Health and Environment Committee will be meeting on Monday, January 14^th, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Cuppedia (on Main St.) to finalize the arrangements for the Salad Bar. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The Health and Environment Committee is holding a meeting on Monday, January 14th, 2008, at Cuppedia at 7:00 pm. Most of the discussion will focus on plans for the upcoming Salad Bar. All are welcome. If you are a salad bar volunteer, you may wish to attend.