Hi Everyone,
We would like to thank everyone for all their help in making the Staff luncheon a huge success. Having awesome volunteers helps make our tasks easier.
Winter Carnival is being held next week and we have been asked to help out with a couple of tasks. The dance is being held on Thursday February 25, 2010 if anyone is available to decorate at 1:00 or supervise from 5:45 - 8:30 please let us know or call the office at 453-5436. As well, we need volunteers to help make and serve hot chocolate to the students on Friday February 26, 2010 starting from 8:30 am to approximately noon.
If anyone is available for either of these activities could you please e-mail one of us or call the office (453-5436) at your convenience.
Thanks a million again for all your help.
Friends of NMS Co-Chairs
Mary Martin Janice MacFarlane Cindy Chase
cmjmarti@nb.sympatico.ca jmacfarlane1@rogers.com dcrahm@nbnet.nb.ca
Monday, February 22, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
Election Information
Hi Everyone,
We would like to notify everyone of the slight change in the timing of our elections for the Friends of NMS Co Chair positions, as well as the Annual General Meeting date.
Those of you wishing to vote may do so on:
Wednesday January 13, 2010 between 8:30am-3:30pm & 6:30 pm-8:30pm
Thursday January 14, 2010 between 8:30am- 3:30pm
Our Annual General Meeting will be held on January 18 at 7:30pm.
Thanks!
We would like to notify everyone of the slight change in the timing of our elections for the Friends of NMS Co Chair positions, as well as the Annual General Meeting date.
Those of you wishing to vote may do so on:
Wednesday January 13, 2010 between 8:30am-3:30pm & 6:30 pm-8:30pm
Thursday January 14, 2010 between 8:30am- 3:30pm
Our Annual General Meeting will be held on January 18 at 7:30pm.
Thanks!
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Friends Election Reminder
Hi Everyone,
We would like to remind you of the Elections for the new Executive taking place next week on Wednesday, January 13, 2010. Elections will run from 6:30-8:30pm. The Nominees are Cindy Chase, Kari Hirst, Janice MacFarlane, Mary Martin and Jennifer Shepherd. We encourage you to come out and take part in this democratic process. The 3 successful candidates will then be installed at our Annual General Meeting which takes place on Thursday January 14 @ 7 pm. There are also proposed amendments to the Constitution which can be viewed on the Friends of NMS Blog on the school's website. Hope you can attend.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING--- THURSDAY JANUARY 14, 2010 @ 7PM
1. Welcome
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes
4. Voting on Proposed Amendments to Constitution
5. Year in Review
6. Principal's Remarks
7. Installing of the New Executive
8. Adjournment
We would like to remind you of the Elections for the new Executive taking place next week on Wednesday, January 13, 2010. Elections will run from 6:30-8:30pm. The Nominees are Cindy Chase, Kari Hirst, Janice MacFarlane, Mary Martin and Jennifer Shepherd. We encourage you to come out and take part in this democratic process. The 3 successful candidates will then be installed at our Annual General Meeting which takes place on Thursday January 14 @ 7 pm. There are also proposed amendments to the Constitution which can be viewed on the Friends of NMS Blog on the school's website. Hope you can attend.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING--- THURSDAY JANUARY 14, 2010 @ 7PM
1. Welcome
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes
4. Voting on Proposed Amendments to Constitution
5. Year in Review
6. Principal's Remarks
7. Installing of the New Executive
8. Adjournment
Monday, January 4, 2010
Constitutional Amendments
The following are proposed amendments to the Friends of NMS Constitution.
1. A Motion to remove June from the following: AMENDMENTS section (d). Written notice of a proposed amendment to the Constitution, together with names of its sponsors (minimum of two required), was sent (email, blog or paper copy) to the membership not fewer than ten (10) days before the June Annual General Meeting.
2. A motion to amend Meetings section II. To replace the minimum of 4 General meetings per year, with the minimum of 3 General meetings and remove the word quarterly.
II. General meetings (at minimum of 4 per school year) will be held quarterly at the
Executive’s discretion. The Executive may meet prior to each general meeting if
necessary.
to be replaced with
II. General meetings (at minimum of 3 per school year) will be held at the
Executive’s discretion. The Executive may meet prior to each general meeting if
necessary.
3. A motion to amend Election and Terms of Office Bylaws. To replace December or January nominations with April or May nominations. To replace 'Voting, if necessary, shall be conducted after Christmas break' with "Voting, if necessary, shall be conducted in May". To replace "The elected officers Friends of NMS shall be involved in a January transition meeting" with "The elected officers Friends of NMS shall be involved in a May transition meeting"
Election and Terms of Office Bylaws
In December the Executive as Nominating Committee shall canvass the voting members to
identify candidates for the executive.
Nominations will be accepted by school administration until a stated day in December or
January. The Nominating Committee shall list those seeking office on the blog.
All parents (or legal guardians) have the right to nominate or stand for election as long as
they have a child currently attending the school.
Voting, if necessary, shall be conducted after Christmas break by ballot over two days with
the principal or his/her designate acting as Returning Officers.
The candidate(s) receiving the highest number(s) of votes shall be declared elected. The
number of votes received shall be recorded (but not publicly released) in the event of a
resolution to a no consensus to decide Chair issue is required.
The elected officers Friends of NMS shall be involved in a January transition meeting and shall be
installed in their offices at the beginning of the calendar year.
If any office of the Executive shall become vacant during the year, the remaining Executive may
appoint a volunteer member of Friends of NMS to serve until the following years’ election can be
held.
The absence of any Executive member without just cause from two consecutive meetings shall
constitute a vacancy.
to be replaced with
Election and Terms of Office Bylaws
In April the Executive as Nominating Committee shall canvass the voting members to
identify candidates for the executive.
Nominations will be accepted by school administration until a stated day in April or May.
The Nominating Committee shall list those seeking office on the blog.
All parents (or legal guardians) have the right to nominate or stand for election as long as
they have a child currently attending the school.
Voting, if necessary, shall be conducted in May by ballot over two days with
the principal or his/her designate acting as Returning Officers.
The candidate(s) receiving the highest number(s) of votes shall be declared elected. The
number of votes received shall be recorded (but not publicly released) in the event of a
resolution to a no consensus to decide Chair issue is required.
The elected officers Friends of NMS shall be involved in a May transition meeting and shall be
installed in their offices at the beginning of the calendar year.
If any office of the Executive shall become vacant during the year, the remaining Executive may
appoint a volunteer member of Friends of NMS to serve until the following years’ election can be
held.
The absence of any Executive member without just cause from two consecutive meetings shall
constitute a vacancy.
Dated November 6, 2009.
Sponsors: Mary Rowe & Sarah Gunaseelan
1. A Motion to remove June from the following: AMENDMENTS section (d). Written notice of a proposed amendment to the Constitution, together with names of its sponsors (minimum of two required), was sent (email, blog or paper copy) to the membership not fewer than ten (10) days before the June Annual General Meeting.
2. A motion to amend Meetings section II. To replace the minimum of 4 General meetings per year, with the minimum of 3 General meetings and remove the word quarterly.
II. General meetings (at minimum of 4 per school year) will be held quarterly at the
Executive’s discretion. The Executive may meet prior to each general meeting if
necessary.
to be replaced with
II. General meetings (at minimum of 3 per school year) will be held at the
Executive’s discretion. The Executive may meet prior to each general meeting if
necessary.
3. A motion to amend Election and Terms of Office Bylaws. To replace December or January nominations with April or May nominations. To replace 'Voting, if necessary, shall be conducted after Christmas break' with "Voting, if necessary, shall be conducted in May". To replace "The elected officers Friends of NMS shall be involved in a January transition meeting" with "The elected officers Friends of NMS shall be involved in a May transition meeting"
Election and Terms of Office Bylaws
In December the Executive as Nominating Committee shall canvass the voting members to
identify candidates for the executive.
Nominations will be accepted by school administration until a stated day in December or
January. The Nominating Committee shall list those seeking office on the blog.
All parents (or legal guardians) have the right to nominate or stand for election as long as
they have a child currently attending the school.
Voting, if necessary, shall be conducted after Christmas break by ballot over two days with
the principal or his/her designate acting as Returning Officers.
The candidate(s) receiving the highest number(s) of votes shall be declared elected. The
number of votes received shall be recorded (but not publicly released) in the event of a
resolution to a no consensus to decide Chair issue is required.
The elected officers Friends of NMS shall be involved in a January transition meeting and shall be
installed in their offices at the beginning of the calendar year.
If any office of the Executive shall become vacant during the year, the remaining Executive may
appoint a volunteer member of Friends of NMS to serve until the following years’ election can be
held.
The absence of any Executive member without just cause from two consecutive meetings shall
constitute a vacancy.
to be replaced with
Election and Terms of Office Bylaws
In April the Executive as Nominating Committee shall canvass the voting members to
identify candidates for the executive.
Nominations will be accepted by school administration until a stated day in April or May.
The Nominating Committee shall list those seeking office on the blog.
All parents (or legal guardians) have the right to nominate or stand for election as long as
they have a child currently attending the school.
Voting, if necessary, shall be conducted in May by ballot over two days with
the principal or his/her designate acting as Returning Officers.
The candidate(s) receiving the highest number(s) of votes shall be declared elected. The
number of votes received shall be recorded (but not publicly released) in the event of a
resolution to a no consensus to decide Chair issue is required.
The elected officers Friends of NMS shall be involved in a May transition meeting and shall be
installed in their offices at the beginning of the calendar year.
If any office of the Executive shall become vacant during the year, the remaining Executive may
appoint a volunteer member of Friends of NMS to serve until the following years’ election can be
held.
The absence of any Executive member without just cause from two consecutive meetings shall
constitute a vacancy.
Dated November 6, 2009.
Sponsors: Mary Rowe & Sarah Gunaseelan
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Friends Update
NOMINATIONS FOR 3 CO CHAIR POSITIONS:
As you know, nominations for the positions of the three Co Chairs were held from December 7-11th. As of 3pm on December 11, 2009 we received the names for 5 nominees. They are: Cindy Chase, Kari Hirst, Janice MacFarlane, Mary Martin and Jennifer Shepherd.
The candidates, should they desire, will submit a short introduction to be posted to the blog for anyone interested in voting to read. We encourage everyone to take part in this democratic process. Voting will take place on January 13, 2010 (Time: TBA).
CHRISTMAS DANCE
This is a reminder of the upcoming Christmas Dance this Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009. If you have volunteered to help out, the school will notify you of the timing of your shifts.
Thanks
Mary Rowe, Janice MacFarlane and Mary Leo Dick
Co Chairs Friends of NMS
As you know, nominations for the positions of the three Co Chairs were held from December 7-11th. As of 3pm on December 11, 2009 we received the names for 5 nominees. They are: Cindy Chase, Kari Hirst, Janice MacFarlane, Mary Martin and Jennifer Shepherd.
The candidates, should they desire, will submit a short introduction to be posted to the blog for anyone interested in voting to read. We encourage everyone to take part in this democratic process. Voting will take place on January 13, 2010 (Time: TBA).
CHRISTMAS DANCE
This is a reminder of the upcoming Christmas Dance this Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009. If you have volunteered to help out, the school will notify you of the timing of your shifts.
Thanks
Mary Rowe, Janice MacFarlane and Mary Leo Dick
Co Chairs Friends of NMS
Monday, November 23, 2009
Minutes - Nov. 19,2009
Friends of NMS General Meeting
In Attendance: Mr. Alan Atkins, Mary Leo Dick, Janice MacFarlane, Mary Rowe, Jennifer Sheppard, Kari Hirst
Meeting called to order by Mary Rowe as Chair at 6:43PM
Welcome by Mary. Jennifer moved to approve agenda. Motion seconded by Mary Leo.
Minutes of June General Meeting distributed. Mary moved to approve, seconded by Janice.
Principal’s Remarks: Mr. Atkins expressed his appreciation of help from the Friends. Without all of their hard work, many of the activities which the children enjoy would not be possible.
Completed Tasks Since Sept. 2009: Mary distributed a list of the activities with which the Friends were involved this fall. Mary Leo reviewed with those present; Volunteer forms have been distributed to parents. We now have about 184 registered volunteers. Forms are still coming in. The distribution list is up and running. Parents were addressed at Meet the Teacher night and encouraged to participate. Volunteers are reminded to familiarize themselves with Policy 701and submit completed questionnaire. A Criminal Record Check is mandatory for anyone working closely with children (ie.tutoring, coaching, supervision etc.) as well as anyone wishing to let their name stand for CoChair. The school has offered the use of a bulletin board in the lobby for the group to use as a means of communicating activities; Volunteers were notified that Mrs. Birney would like help with noon hour supervision in the Methods and Resource room; The Grade 6 BBQ was a big hit again this year with 3 BBQs going and numerous volunteers; Thirty volunteers turned out to put on the French Book Fair which ran Sept. 29, 30 and Oct. 1, 2009. Twenty three volunteers ensured the success of the English Book Fair which ran Oct. 20,21 and 22, 2009. Both Fairs generated large profits in excess of last year’s sales which translate into high volume of books for the classrooms; The Corn Boil had Mrs. Walsh-McKillop’s team picking corn at Harvey’s Big Potato. Mr. Atkins stood watch for bears. Eleven parents and grandparents prepared, cooked and served corn on the cob to the entire student body Oct. 2nd. Harvey’s donated the corn and the extra was given to the food bank; The Halloween Dance on the 29th was a blast with 15 parent chaperones, many of whom came out to decorate that afternoon; The office and bulletin board were decorated for Fall and Halloween. The bulletin board carried postings for Remembrance Day as well; The Pumpkin Patch was decorated again this year. Several pumpkins were submitted, all of which received a prize; A Pick Me Up table was provided for the teachers again this year. The lounge was nicely set up with 18 people providing food donations. A special Thank you goes out to the Custodians who cleaned up after the ravenous hoards of teachers; The Firefighter Challenge ran Nov.19th. The children have a great time. We had many volunteers for the day and also for the decorating conducted the evening before. We had very many complaints that the volume from the sound system was much too loud. That has made some people reluctant to come out for this event. The volume should be more comfortable to make the event more enjoyable and avoid the risk of hearing damage to those present. A big thank you to Tim Horton’s for the donation of the urn of coffee. The school provided 6 dozen muffins. Everyone had happy tummies; Thank you to the Fredericton Firefighters for putting on this spectacular event. Guaranteed Fun every time!!!
Upcoming Tasks: The H1N1 immunization clinic originally scheduled for Nov. 4th will now be conducted Nov. 25th. We have several volunteers to help the large contingent of nurses slated. The entire student body will receive vaccine that one day. Hopefully everything will go to plan; A Healthy Eating Initiative is planned for Nov. 26th. Menu TBA. Several volunteers have committed their time to feed the entire student body in one day; A Christmas Dance is scheduled for Dec.17th. All volunteers welcome. The kiddies will be so excited; Nominations for the three CoChair positions will be accepted Dec. 7 to 11. With 184 volunteers, surely there are at least three people willing to step forward and let their name stand for the executive. Anyone with the slightest inclination is encouraged submit their nomination with a Criminal Record Check. The group needs energetic individuals to keep the large number of volunteers informed and involved. Elections take place Jan. 13, 2010. New executive will be installed at the Annual General Meeting the following day.
New Business: None added
Next Meeting: Annual General Meeting January 14, 2010 at 7PM
Adjournment: Janice moved to adjourn. Mary Leo seconded. Mary adjourned meeting at 7:08PM
In Attendance: Mr. Alan Atkins, Mary Leo Dick, Janice MacFarlane, Mary Rowe, Jennifer Sheppard, Kari Hirst
Meeting called to order by Mary Rowe as Chair at 6:43PM
Welcome by Mary. Jennifer moved to approve agenda. Motion seconded by Mary Leo.
Minutes of June General Meeting distributed. Mary moved to approve, seconded by Janice.
Principal’s Remarks: Mr. Atkins expressed his appreciation of help from the Friends. Without all of their hard work, many of the activities which the children enjoy would not be possible.
Completed Tasks Since Sept. 2009: Mary distributed a list of the activities with which the Friends were involved this fall. Mary Leo reviewed with those present; Volunteer forms have been distributed to parents. We now have about 184 registered volunteers. Forms are still coming in. The distribution list is up and running. Parents were addressed at Meet the Teacher night and encouraged to participate. Volunteers are reminded to familiarize themselves with Policy 701and submit completed questionnaire. A Criminal Record Check is mandatory for anyone working closely with children (ie.tutoring, coaching, supervision etc.) as well as anyone wishing to let their name stand for CoChair. The school has offered the use of a bulletin board in the lobby for the group to use as a means of communicating activities; Volunteers were notified that Mrs. Birney would like help with noon hour supervision in the Methods and Resource room; The Grade 6 BBQ was a big hit again this year with 3 BBQs going and numerous volunteers; Thirty volunteers turned out to put on the French Book Fair which ran Sept. 29, 30 and Oct. 1, 2009. Twenty three volunteers ensured the success of the English Book Fair which ran Oct. 20,21 and 22, 2009. Both Fairs generated large profits in excess of last year’s sales which translate into high volume of books for the classrooms; The Corn Boil had Mrs. Walsh-McKillop’s team picking corn at Harvey’s Big Potato. Mr. Atkins stood watch for bears. Eleven parents and grandparents prepared, cooked and served corn on the cob to the entire student body Oct. 2nd. Harvey’s donated the corn and the extra was given to the food bank; The Halloween Dance on the 29th was a blast with 15 parent chaperones, many of whom came out to decorate that afternoon; The office and bulletin board were decorated for Fall and Halloween. The bulletin board carried postings for Remembrance Day as well; The Pumpkin Patch was decorated again this year. Several pumpkins were submitted, all of which received a prize; A Pick Me Up table was provided for the teachers again this year. The lounge was nicely set up with 18 people providing food donations. A special Thank you goes out to the Custodians who cleaned up after the ravenous hoards of teachers; The Firefighter Challenge ran Nov.19th. The children have a great time. We had many volunteers for the day and also for the decorating conducted the evening before. We had very many complaints that the volume from the sound system was much too loud. That has made some people reluctant to come out for this event. The volume should be more comfortable to make the event more enjoyable and avoid the risk of hearing damage to those present. A big thank you to Tim Horton’s for the donation of the urn of coffee. The school provided 6 dozen muffins. Everyone had happy tummies; Thank you to the Fredericton Firefighters for putting on this spectacular event. Guaranteed Fun every time!!!
Upcoming Tasks: The H1N1 immunization clinic originally scheduled for Nov. 4th will now be conducted Nov. 25th. We have several volunteers to help the large contingent of nurses slated. The entire student body will receive vaccine that one day. Hopefully everything will go to plan; A Healthy Eating Initiative is planned for Nov. 26th. Menu TBA. Several volunteers have committed their time to feed the entire student body in one day; A Christmas Dance is scheduled for Dec.17th. All volunteers welcome. The kiddies will be so excited; Nominations for the three CoChair positions will be accepted Dec. 7 to 11. With 184 volunteers, surely there are at least three people willing to step forward and let their name stand for the executive. Anyone with the slightest inclination is encouraged submit their nomination with a Criminal Record Check. The group needs energetic individuals to keep the large number of volunteers informed and involved. Elections take place Jan. 13, 2010. New executive will be installed at the Annual General Meeting the following day.
New Business: None added
Next Meeting: Annual General Meeting January 14, 2010 at 7PM
Adjournment: Janice moved to adjourn. Mary Leo seconded. Mary adjourned meeting at 7:08PM
Friends Update
Hi Everyone,
Thank you to the 18 volunteers who helped out with the decorating, set up and day long Firefighter's challenge. Everyone had a great time and most importantly the kids had fun. Thank you to Tim Hortons for the Donation of the urn of coffee.
We are looking for volunteers to help during the H1N1 vaccination clinic on Wednesday November 25. We will need help transporting and directing students. We also need volunteers to help with the delivery of the luncheon that will be provided to the nurses.
Our second healthy eating initiative will be held on Thursday, November 26. We will be preparing a healthy dish (TBA) and Serving it up to the 760+ students and staff. This is always a lot of fun and we encourage you to come out and help. Contact any of the co-chairs (Mary/Janice/ Mary Leo) if you are interested. We will meet around 8:15 am in the home-ec room. :)
Thanks,
Mary, Janice and Mary Leo
Thank you to the 18 volunteers who helped out with the decorating, set up and day long Firefighter's challenge. Everyone had a great time and most importantly the kids had fun. Thank you to Tim Hortons for the Donation of the urn of coffee.
We are looking for volunteers to help during the H1N1 vaccination clinic on Wednesday November 25. We will need help transporting and directing students. We also need volunteers to help with the delivery of the luncheon that will be provided to the nurses.
Our second healthy eating initiative will be held on Thursday, November 26. We will be preparing a healthy dish (TBA) and Serving it up to the 760+ students and staff. This is always a lot of fun and we encourage you to come out and help. Contact any of the co-chairs (Mary/Janice/ Mary Leo) if you are interested. We will meet around 8:15 am in the home-ec room. :)
Thanks,
Mary, Janice and Mary Leo
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