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Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much ~ Helen Keller

What is a Co-Op?

 

The Ontario Co-Operative Association of Ontario defines a co-op as:

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  • Co-operatives are community-focused businesses that balance people, planet and profit. Co-ops are democratic and value-based, formed to seize local opportunities and meet the needs of their member-owners. They are legally incorporated business enterprises. As a trusted place to do business, co-operatives are chosen by more than 1 in 7 people worldwide. Twice as many co-ops remain in operation compared to other forms of business enterprise after 10 years.
     

Specific to co-operative nursery schools, they are a non-profit organization of parents who have joined together to set up and maintain a nursery school for their children.  Parents may choose to actively participate through various roles, including committees, fundraising, or volunteering their time as an active duty parent.

Family Involvement at WLCNS

 

As a co-operative organization, the school is organized and administered by the parents of the children. WLCNS families may participate in the following parental duties:

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  1. Accept a role on a committee or executive position;

  2. Attend general meetings (typically held in September, November, February and April); and,

  3. Participate in school fundraising initiatives and school functions.
     

Typical committee or executive roles include:

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  • Scholastic/Library Parent

  • Toy Cleaning Committee Member

  • Emergency/Alternate Duty Parent

  • Executive Committee (more info)

  • Supplies/Snack Parent

  • Laundry Parent 

  • Social Media/Advertising Parent

  • Fundraising Committee Member
     

Typical school fundraising initiatives include (but are not limited to):

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  • Raffle ticket sales

  • Mabel’s Labels

  • Flower sales

  • Annual Golf Tournament

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