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Who are we? What do we do? – Executive Contacts – Events – Fundraising – School Wish List – Mission Statement – Objectives – OFHSA – Meeting Schedule & Minutes 

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Who are we? What do we do?

We are parent volunteers & citizens that are involved in the home, school and community, to obtain the “Best for Each Student”. We spearhead extracurricular events, support the students & staff, enhance the student experience and help to make the school a real community. We are part of the Ontario Federation of Home & School Associations, OFHSA, an independent body giving us a united voice at the provincial level concerning student issues. See our detailed mission statement and objectives below.

Events

Some past events supported and/or run by Home & School include: Meet the Teacher Night BBQ, Remembrance Day Celebrations, Winter Clothes Closet, Holiday Baskets, Food & Toy Drive, Book Swap, Spring Dance, Staff Appreciation Lunch, Grade 8 Graduation Support and End of Year Picnic. Ongoing initiatives include the Food for Thought snack program, Spirit Wear, and Heritage Preservation. We also do fundraisers to support the School Wish List.

Fundraising

When necessary, we try to organize socially responsible fundraisers to support our various initiatives. We try our best to involve the students where appropriate. Some past fundraisers supported and run by Home & School include: QSP Magazines, Holiday Baskets, and the Spring Plant Sale. “DCPS Home & School” can provide a person or company with a tax receipt for any cash donations over $25, which can be directed towards a specific goal. We also have a perpetual “Grow for Green” program at Holland Park Garden Gallery, 3% of your purchase comes back to the school (Member # 627.3521).

School Wish List

The school budget covers the “basic needs” of the school. Each year the staff approaches H&S with a list of “would really loves.” In 2006-2007 we funded over $10,000 worth of items for the School Wish List, including the portable audiovisual equipment for the gym, scoreboards, clarinets, Forest of Reading library books, trip subsidies, Grade 8 graduation, kindergarten outdoor equipment and gym office renovations.

Our Mission Statement (Dec. 2004)

The Dundas Central Public School Home & School Association is a member of the Ontario Federation of Home and School Associations. We are an independent, non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to enriching the education and general well being of students attending Dundas Central Public School. We are committed to being a progressive educational community. We recognize that the home, school and community share the responsibility for the education and welfare of our children. We accomplish our mission by directing and coordinating support from our community through specific assistance activities, social functions, and fundraisers. We will serve to further strengthen our school by uniting parents, students, school staff and community through ongoing communication, effective fundraising, and by promoting enrichment programs.

Our Objectives (Dec. 2004)

■To provide a forum for parents in promoting quality public education and the well being of our students.
■To promote good will, cooperation, and communication between and among parents, faculty and administration.
■To raise funds to benefit our students and school.
■To advocate on behalf of the children within our school and communicate with other organizations that makes decisions affecting our children.
■To encourage positive parent and community involvement within our school.
OFHSA

The Ontario Federation of Home and School Associations or OFHSA is the provincial body to which we belong. They are an independent voice of parents actively supporting public education at the school, school board and provincial level.

For more information please visit the provincial website: http://www.ofhsa.on.ca/

Meetings & Minutes

We have monthly evening meetings, alternating between the first Tuesday and Wednesday of each month, from 7:00 – 8:30 in the Staff Room. Get plugged into school issues and events. Meet other engaged parents. Make a difference in your child’s school experience. Come join us! We recently started a child care service during the meetings to help parents attend.