Parkview Hills Community Clean Up (20)Community Clean-Up 2012

The school board has put forth the idea of our school going to a K-8 model. This was announced during the last two H&S council meetings and the Home and School February newsletter.

We will continue to keep you informed as new information becomes available.

Following are some details:

http://www.insidetoronto.com/community/education/article/157447–tdsb-to-evaluate-35-schools-in-arc-process

For more information, comments and concerns please contact:

The principal – Elizabeth Faller Presteign@tdsb.on.ca

School trustee – Sheila Cary-Meagher – sheila.cary-meagher@tdsb.on.ca

The PHCA have been notified by local residents about vandalism in our community.  We recently hosted a 54 Division Crime Prevention Meeting and it was made clear to those that attended that it’s imperative for residents to report any criminal activity, vandalism or any suspicious circumstances.  Please call the Toronto Police Service at 416-808-2222 or in an emergency – 9-1-1.  The Police  will respond to your call.  If you’re interested in being part of our Neighbourhood Watch program, please contact Justin Van Dette at Justin.vandette@rogers.com

Last call for tickets to the Parkview Hills Community Association Dance.  10 Tickets remaining.

Saturday March 31^st – 7pm to midnight
Presteign Woodbine United Church
Full Dinner and Dance ~ Cash Bar

Professional DJ and great friends will make this evening another one to remember!  To get your tickets, contact Dianne at dance@parkviewhills.ca

A PARC (Pupil Accommodation Review Committee) has been formed.  This is a group of about 40 individuals in total from Gordon A. Brown Middle School, O´Connor Public School, Presteign Heights Elementary School, Selwyn Elementary School and Victoria Park Elementary School.

From our school, this committee consists of Eva Vasilakakos (Home and School) , Hilary Romkey, Steve Pavlidis, George Tsioutsioulas, our community member, Diane Harris and our Principal Elizabeth Faller.

This committee met for the first time on Tuesday April 3, at which time, some Options were put forth from the School Board that could affect our school and community.

 

There will be a Community meeting within the next 30 days but the date has not been released yet.  

There is a H&S meeting on Monday April 16 where they will have the opportunity for discussion.

Agenda will include:

PARC

Eco Presentation  

Cancelling the Year End BBQ

Also, please visit the TDSB website for information about the PARC at www.tdsb.on.ca/brighterfutures.

(Click on ¨Local Processes: Accommodation Reviews and Program Area Reviews¨  on the left

side of the screen, click on ¨Accommodation Reviews 2011-2012¨ and then click on ¨Gordon A.

Brown MS,  O´Connor PS, Presteign Heights ES, Selwyn ES, and Victoria Park ES¨)

Q.  What is a Pupil Accommodation Review?

A.  A Pupil Accommodation Review is a Ministry-mandated process to determine the future of a school or group of schools.

Q.  Does a Pupil Accommodation Review mean a school will be closing?

A.  No, we have not yet reached any decisions about specific school closures.  These reviews are public consultation processes that enable parents and community members to discuss the needs of the school community.  Decisions to close schools will only follow the conclusion of the review process and will be made by the Board of Trustees.

Q.  What is a Pupil Accommodation Review Committee ?

A.  A Pupil Accommodation Review Committee (PARC) is formed by the Board during a review.  It is made up of people from the school community such as parents, educators, students, Board officials and community members.
Q.  What is the purpose of the committee?

A.  PARCs are formed to ensure the Board conducts a consultative and transparent review of a group of schools in a defined area.  By attending public meetings, school communities can be better informed.

To all PHCA members

Here is the letter that went out to the parents of Presteign Heights.

Click here to view the letter:  School Letter to Parents -

The school board has put forth the idea of our school going to a K-8 model.  This was announced during the last two H&S council meetings and the Home and School February newsletter.

There has also been a concern that there might be a possibility of closure based on previous closures in the ARC process.

Following are some details:

http://www.beachmetro.com/2012/02/22/dealing-budgets-bullying-overcrowding/ which was written by our elected Trustee for Ward 16 Sheila Cary-Meagher.  It highlights the new TDSB initiatives particularly in Ward 16 which encompass the following schools:  Victoria Park, Selwyn, G.A. Brown, George Webster, and Presteign.

Arc Process overview: http://www.insidetoronto.com/community/education/article/157447–tdsb-to-evaluate-35-schools-in-arc-process

Education Toronto - http://educationactiontoronto.com/home/2010-2011-a-quiet-year-for-arcs-and-parts

Our school, along with its baseball field and soccer field is a big part of our community and our property values. It affects the whole neighborhood not just the parents.

Stay Informed.

For more information, comments and concerns please contact:

The principal -  Elizabeth Faller Presteign@tdsb.on.ca

School trustee -  Sheila Cary-Meagher –  sheila.cary-meagher@tdsb.on.ca

Our local councilor – Janet Davis  councillor_davis@toronto.ca

COMMUNITY ALERT

The PHCA have been notified by local residents about vandalism in our community.  We recently hosted a 54 Division Crime Prevention Meeting and it was made clear to those that attended that it’s imperative for residents to report any criminal activity, vandalism or any suspicious circumstances.  Please call 54 Division at 416-808-5400 or in an emergency – 9-1-1.  The Police  will respond to your call.  If you’re interested in being part of our Neighbourhood Watch program, please contact Justin Van Dette by e-mail at juvan@tegh.on.ca

The Christmas season is a special time when family and friends come together to celebrate all the blessings and good fortune we are so privileged to share.
As we say farewell to 2011, the  Parkview Hills Community would like to wish you and your family good health, much happiness, and meaningful fellowship during this holiday season and the year ahead.

Happy Holidays