Hello Cootes Paradise Families,

We would like to invite you to the first Home & School Association meeting for the 2019 – 2020 school year. The meeting is this Wednesday, September 18, 6:30 to 8:00pm in the school library on the second floor. Babysitting is provided in the classroom across from the library. Please come out to learn more about what the Home & School Association is, what they do for the school/community and how you can get involved. Additionally, these meetings are a great way to meet the school principal and vice principal and learn about projects and plans for the upcoming year.

Who we are?

• Parent/guardian volunteers with an interest in:

• • Creating opportunities to build community and school spirit through events

  • Fundraising to provide enrichment activities for all students in an equitable way

• Volunteers can give as little as 1 hour a month

• Join anytime

• Contact us at [email protected]

What do we do?

• Host community and school events including:

• • Outdoor Movie Night

  • Pumpkin Night Hike

  • Move and Groove-a-thon

  • Family Community Skate

  • Cootes After Dark Silent Auction

  • Student Lunch Clubs

  • Friday Pizza and Sub Lunches

• Fundraise for:

• • Student field trips

  • Artists in the classroom

  • Healthy snacks

  • Outdoor play area and equipment

  • Classroom tools and enrichment activities

Why get involved?

• Get to know school staff and administration

• Support the work of the school

• Learn about educational program offered to your child

• Meet the parents of your child’s classmates

• Advocate for the needs of your child in the school

• Participate in your child’s learning

How to get involved?

• Come to Home and School meetings (every other month)

• Run a Lunch Club

• Be a parent/guardian Classroom Rep

• Help with an event

We hope to see you at our first meeting.