Parent Council

December 13, 2023

Resources

Useful Links

Alexander has a very active parent council, with anywhere from 10 to 15 parents at our monthly meeting. Our goal is to support our staff and students both financially and by volunteering to help out with all school activities. We actively fundraise year round, and have raised enough money over the years to purchase SMART boards, iPads, playground equipment, improved water fountains/fill stations, and much more. We also support artists in the classroom, and pick up costs for school trips, and other activities that enhance the learning experiences of our students. Parent Council has input into the school planning process and decision-making throughout the year. The Parent Council works in partnership with the school and the Brandon School Division to ensure our students receive a quality education.

Regular meetings are held once a month (7:00 pm at the school, please watch newsletters, etc. for dates) from September to June. All parents and community members are welcome to attend any or all of our meetings. We also have a Facebook group called "Alexander School Parent Council" where we post regular updates.

Brandon School Division currently supports our school Parent Council groups through membership with the Manitoba Association of Parent Councils (MAPC).

Manitoba Association of Parent Councils (MAPC) is a provincial organization designed to support and promote parent involvement within school communities by providing schools with valuable support, skills, and resources, which include:

* A complimentary, electronic copy of the Empowering Parents: A Guide To Addressing Concerns in Manitoba Schools and the MAPC Resource Guide for Manitoba Parent Advisory Councils: Developing Best Practice for Parent Groups in Schools

* Seasonal newsletters and regular E-Bulletins, Facebook page, Pinterest, website

* Professional development presentations and other assistance to help strengthen PACs

* Invitations to special events (e.g. the annual Chairpersons' Breakfasts, parent forums, and annual conference)

* Other supports such as constitution and policy development, enhancing communication skills between parents and administrators, and skill building to run an effective parent council.

Contact Information:

Manitoba Association of Parent Councils

1005-401 York Avenue

Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0P8

(204) 956-1770 Toll Free: 1-877-290-4702