MEET
THE TEAM
STEERING
COMMITTEE
Passionate about transforming The School Yard at Howard into a place of community, gathering, and learning, the Steering Committee came together to create change. Providing support, guidance, and oversight of progress for the revitalization project.
STAFF
Esme McKenzie, Chair and Principal
Suzy Papodopoulos, Vice Principal
Richard Christie, TDSB
Stevan Petrakovic, Teacher
Amina Rachadi, Teacher
Heather Humphries, Director,
Howard Park Children’s Centre Soccer
PARENTS
Ritch Couper
Debbie Croft
Jon Domanko
Dale Fallon
Lee Greenberg, Chair
Cameron Hindle
Jennifer Johal
Robert Kastelic
Erin McCaughan
Blair Powers
Joe Rafuse
Samantha Rupert
David Sword
Crystal Westland
VOLUNTEER
COMMITTEES
Dozens of Howard parents have come together to volunteer their time and talents to make this project a reality. Working in close collaboration with staff at Howard and experts at the TDSB, the Steering Committee set up three sub-committees.
DESIGN AND BUILD
Supervise and participate in the field and playground design process. Incorporate teacher, student, and parent feedback along with design best practices.
FUNDRAISING
Research, plan, and execute targeted money-raising efforts from multiple sources (Corporate, Small Business, and Parents).
COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
Drive communications and volunteering. Build engagement and attract motivated individuals to support and get involved in the process. Communicate progress with the parent community.
VOLUNTEER
COMMITTEES
Dozens of Howard parents have come together to volunteer their time and talents to make this project a reality. Working in close collaboration with staff at Howard and experts at the TDSB, the Steering Committee set up three sub-committees.
DESIGN AND BUILD
Supervise and participate in the field and playground design process. Incorporate teacher, student, and parent feedback along with design best practices.
FUNDRAISING
Research, plan, and execute targeted money-raising efforts from multiple sources (Corporate, Small Business, and Parents).
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Drive communications and volunteering. Build engagement and attract motivated individuals to support and get involved in the process. Communicate progress with the parent community.
OUR
SUPPORTERS
They say it takes a village to raise a child. At Howard Public School we know this to be true. We are grateful for the collaborators who have helped to improve this important community hub.
These organizations and individuals are devoted community builders. Please help us in thanking them.
LEADERSHIP
IN THE MAKING
Whether you are a local resident, nearby business, family member or Howard alumnus, corporate decision-maker, or simply a supporter of children; your generosity is needed in order to build the school yard.
Donations over $25 or made online receive a tax receipt. Your generosity will be recognized.
Together, we’re increasing opportunities to grow, play, and connect. We’re transforming Howard’s school yard into a functional, inclusive, and positive space – for our children, our neighbours’ children, and the community at large.
Howard School Yard Revitalization Project
C/O Howard Public School, Home, and School Council Volunteers
30 Marmaduke St. Toronto, ON
Contact
howardschoolyard@gmail.com
Building community, together.
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