School Community Council
Next SCC Meeting:
To Be Announced.
School Community Council Members:
Tara Bokitch - Chair
Michelle Burchmore - Vice-Chair
Jennifer Martens - Secretary
Rhett Bokitch - Treasurer
Mrs. Arlene Low - Principal
Vincent Yakimoski - Student Representative
Mr. Tim Hom - Student Supervisor
Mrs. Dana Adams - Teacher Representative
Julie Griffin - Member
Lindsey Emro - Member
Karin Griffin - Member
Tifanie Possberg - Member
Andrew Brooks - Member
Bryan Possberg - Member
Angela Yakimoski - Member
At our recent AGM meeting which was held on Monday April 28th, we have welcomed three new members to our team. Andrew Brooks, Bryan Possberg and Angela Yakimoski.
● Improved marks and graduation rates
● Increased involvement in classroom activities and a more positive attitude towards homework
● Higher attendance rates and greater enrollment in post-secondary education
● Enhanced communication between parents, administrators and teachers
● More opportunities for learning activities in the home
● Better understanding of how schools operate
● Increased cost-effectiveness due to the pooling of time, money and effort
● Strengthened community pride through involvement in the school's achievements.
● Family Reading - An annual initiative for students in Grades K - 8 to get families reading together on a daily basis
● Principal's Lunch - This is a fairly new initiative started by the SCC where students can earn entries by going above and beyond within our school. Every other month, the principal will take all of those entries and draw out 2 High School and 2 Elementary students and take them out for lunch
● Bring Your Back Pack - This enables families to attend the school the day before school starts to bring their children along with school supplies and get their desks/lockers setupas well as meet their teachers. Supper was provided as well.
● Tin Can Bonspiel
● SCC Annual Scholarships
● LCS Playground Upgrade
● LCS Breakfast Program
● Graduation and Departing Staff Gifts
● Family Fun Nights
● Dessert Bingo
If you are interested in becoming an SCC member talk to Arlene about how you can get involved or contact one of our members that are listed above. We help develop and fund extracurricular programs to support teacher-led learning. We advocate for material and facilities that assist our students' access to learning. We promote student and family involvement in our school culture through engagement activities and programming. Come be a part of our school community and make your voice heard!