Tuesday, December 4, 2018

December 2018 School Council Meeting


1.      Introduction
a.       Call to Order
b.      Prayer
2.      Approvals
b.      Review and Approval of Agenda
3.      Reports
a.       Principal (Sean)
                                                                                         i.      Safe Schools
b.      Teacher (Cindy L))
c.       Non-Teaching Staff (Cindy G)
d.      Treasurer (Laura)
e.       CSPA / OAPCE (Tiffany)
f.       Community (Claudia)
g.      Parish (Angela)
4.      Sub Committees
a.       Fundraising
                                                                                         i.      World’s Finest Chocolates
b.      Social
                                                                                         i.      Snow Glow/Winter Dance?
c.       Volunteer
d.      Communications
e.       Playground – Kinder
f.       Fun Fair
5.      Unfinished Business
a.       Possible Tech purchase for School Concerts
b.      Gift of Reading
c.       Grade 6 Graduation
6.      New Business
7.      Round Table
8.      Adjournment
9.      Next Meeting: January 8, 2019


Forward Agenda:

-          Boston Pizza Night (April 24th) -  to add to February Agenda
-          2019/20 Fundraiser – people bring ideas to February meeting

Monday, November 12, 2018

November 2018 Events

Ottawa Catholic School Parent's Association Events

ABC'S of ADHD
Date:  Wednesday, 14 November 2018 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Venue: Thomas D'Arcy McGee Catholic School - 635 La Vérendrye Dr, Gloucester, ON K1J 7C2, Canada
Presented by:
Dr. Francine Chappus, Psychologist, OCSB
Dr. Rick McCendie, Community Psychologist

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurobiological disorder that affects 7% of children and 5% of adults. It can cause a wide variety of impairments in academic, family, and social functioning. It is estimated that 25% of children with ADHD have a learning disability.
The goal of this workshop is to provide an overview of ADHD, its causes and symptoms, how it impacts on children's lives and treatment options.

Special Education and Your Child
Date: Thursday, 29 November 2018 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Venue: Notre Dame High School - 710 Broadview Ave, Ottawa, ON K2A 2M3, Canada
Workshop session options:
1. Assistive Technology (2-hours), offered only ONCE.
                                                OR
2. These 1-hour sessions will be offered twice, choose two:
•The Roots of Reading: Helping your child build language and literacy skills
•ABA (applied behaviour analysis) Building Capacity
•How are learning disabilities and mental health issues connected?
•Individualized Education Plans (IEP’s) - Solving the IEP Puzzle
•Shared Solutions document: A Guide to Preventing and Resolving Conflicts Regarding Programs and Services for Students with Special Educational Needs



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Community Events

Help Santa Toy Parade
Saturday November 17 @ 11am
Laurier Avenue to Bank Street to Lansdowne, Ottawa, Ontario

Ottawa Comiccon: Holiday Edition
A two-day geeky shopping celebration featuring local crafters, artists, retailers and vendors with original art, comics, toys, collectibles, statues, and much more!

Saturday, November 17: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 18: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, Ontario
Cost: Free Admission

Orleans Parade of Lights
Saturday, November 24th, 2018 @ 6pm

CP Holiday Train
November 28, 2018
Finch, Merrickville, Smiths Falls, and Perth train stations
Cost: Free – donations for food bank appreciated


Magic of Lights at Wesley Clover Parks
Magic of Lights is 2 kilometer drive through with nearly one million twinkling lights of spectacular displays and animations. This is sure to get the kids in the holiday spirit!

This spectacular display features snowmen, elves, horses, hockey players, Santa Claus and so much more! There is also a 200 foot light tunnel as the finale!

November 16th, 2018 to January 5th 2019 from dusk to 10pm daily
411 Corkstown Rd, Nepean, ON K2H 8T1, Canada
Cost: $20+HST online or $25 (HST included) at the gate / per car.

Canadian Museum of History Christmas Market
More than 80 food producers and artisans from the region will be on hand in the majestic Grand Hall to present their delicious products and unique handmade crafts.

November 29 to December 2, 2018
Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Québec
Cost: Free

Winter Songs
Embrace the holiday spirit and celebrate winter in the company of Coro Vivo Ottawa! Under the baton of Antonio Llaca, CVO performs an eclectic program of choral music celebrating holiday traditions.

November 30 and December 1, 2018
7:30pm to 9:30pm
Orleans United Church, 1111 Orleans Blvd, Ottawa, Ontario
Cost: Tickets: $20, free for children under 14

Cirque Musica Holiday presents Wonderland
CIRQUE MUSICA presents WONDERLAND is a concert and visual experience where audiences will journey into a world of high-flying adventure with amazing acrobats, aerialists, hilarious hijinks and holiday cheer that is Wonderland. The show blends the spellbinding grace and daredevil athleticism of today's greatest circus performers with the sensory majesty of a symphony orchestra performing the greatest holiday music of all time. CIRQUE MUSICA presents WONDERLAND is the perfect opportunity for the entire family to experience great holiday music LIVE while enjoying an edge of your seat circus experience.

December 1, 2018; 3pm
TD Place : TD Place at Lansdowne, 1015 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario
Cost: Adults ($60-75); Children ($35)

Cumberland Farmers’ Market Christmas Market
A showcase of more than 50 local producers with a wide selection of foods and artisan goods.

December 1, 2018
RJ Kennedy Community Centre, 1115 Dunning Road, Ottawa, Ontario

Christmas in Venice
The first concert of the season features festive repertoire for Christmas inspired by Italian composers working in Venice during the early Baroque period. Featuring Monteverdi’s Christmas Vespers from the Selva morale e spirituale collection of 1640-41, polychoral works by Giovanni Gabrieli, and works by Bassano and Croce, the music from this concert will celebrate the glory and splendour of the Christmas season. This spectacular presentation includes the Ensemble Caprice baroque orchestra, with strings, sackbuts and continuo, as well as soloists.

Saturday, December 1, 2018, 8PM
St. Matthew’s Church, 130 Glebe Avenue, Ottawa
8 PM - 10 PM
Cost: Children 12 and under Free. Adult tickets $15-45

Nutcracker
The Alberta Ballet pulls out all the stops with brilliant costumes, extravagant sets and charming, original choreography.
November 28 to December 2, 2018
National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario

Music at the Museum: Sounds of the Season
December 2, 2018, 2pm
Canada Aviation and Space Museum, 11 Aviation Parkway, Ottawa, Ontario
The Museum is more than just aircraft. The world-renowned collection also provides the backdrop for incredible concerts. Three talented musical partners provide unique, inspiring afternoon performances.
Cost: Admission to the museum

Christmas Lights Across Canada
Event Date: Dec 1, 2018 - Dec 31, 2018
Location: Lights along Confederation Boulevard. Illumination Ceremony on Parliament Hill
Cost: Free

613Christmas
Makers and bakers, artisans and boutiques…150 vendors offer amazing gifts for the holidays!
December 1, 2018
Carleton University Fieldhouse, 85 University Road, Ottawa, Ontario
Cost: free

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

November 2018 School Council Meeting

Here is the Agenda for our next School Council meeting which will be held on November 6th at 7pm in the Learning Commons.


Agenda for the meeting of November 6, 2018

1.      Introduction
a.       Call to Order
b.      Prayer
2.      Approvals
b.      Review and Approval of Agenda
3.      Reports
a.       Principal (Sean)
                                                               i.      Safe Schools
b.      Teacher (Cindy)
c.       Treasurer (Laura)
d.      CSPA / OAPCE (Tiffany)
e.       Community (Claudia)
f.        Parish (Angela)
4.      Sub Committees
a.       Fundraising
                                                               i.      World’s Finest Chocolates
                                                             ii.      Boston Pizza Night – date booked for April/May?
                                                            iii.      Lunch Lady
b.      Social
                                                               i.      Monster Mash
1.      Lessons Learned
                                                             ii.      Christmas?
                                                            iii.      Snow Glow/Winter Dance?
c.       Volunteer
d.      Communications
e.       Playground – Kinder
f.        Fun Fair
5.      Unfinished Business
a.       Possible Tech purchase for School Concerts
6.      New Business
a.       Gift of Reading
b.      Advent Family Mass
c.       Principal Profile
7.      Round Table
8.      Adjournment
9.      Next Meeting: December 4th

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Kindergarten Yard Project

As you may or may not know, the School Council, in collaboration with the Kindergarten team and school are looking to improve the kindergarten yard. Thus far, the area has been fenced off, the muddy section has been paved, a shed and sand box have been installed and some items have been purchased for the area.
Here is the full plan of the yard: http://bit.ly/sktcsc_kinderyardplan

Here is what has been purchased by the School Board for the yard this fall: http://bit.ly/sktcsc_kinderyard_newitems
Here is the itemized list for the playground plan: http://bit.ly/sktcsc_kinderyard_wishlist
If anyone is handy or knows someone that would like to contribute something to our kindergarten plan, please contact us either via email or via facebook message and we will pass on the message to the kindergarten yard planning committee.

Saturday, September 29, 2018

October 2018 School Council Meeting

Here is the proposed agenda for our meeting on October 2nd. It starts at 7pm, hope to see you there!


1.      Introduction
a.       Call to Order
b.      Prayer
2.      Approvals
b.      Review and Approval of Agenda
3.      Reports
a.       Principal (Sean)
                                                              i.      Safe Schools
b.      Teacher (Cindy)
c.       Treasurer (Laura)
d.      CSPA / OAPCE (Tiffany)
e.       Community (Claudia)
f.       Parish (Angela)
4.      Sub Committees
a.       Fundraising
                                                              i.      World’s Finest Chocolates
                                                            ii.      Boston Pizza Night – date booked for April/May?
                                                          iii.      Lunch Lady
b.      Social
                                                              i.      Monster Mash
                                           1.      Plan
                                           2.      Poster
c.       Volunteer
d.      Communications
e.       Playground – Kinder
                                                              i.      Presentation by Mme Gagne
                                            1.      Kindergarten Playground Plan
                                            2.      Outdoor Learning Fund Wishlist
                                            3.      Pricing for Outdoor Classroom
                                            4.      Itemized List – Playground Plan
f.       Fun Fair
5.      Unfinished Business
6.      New Business
a.       Proposed Idea for Videoing at School Concerts/Gatherings with parents (possible technology purchase) (Julie)
7.      Round Table
8.      Adjournment
9.      Next Meeting: November 6th

Thursday, September 20, 2018

2018-2019 School Council Fundraiser

All students should have received the flyer regarding the SKT School Council Fundraiser: World's Finest Chocolates. If not, please let us know so that we can email you the form. You can contact us via the contact button on the right.


Hot Tots Consignment Sale - Sept 22/23

If you need any children's items, please check out the Hot Tots pop-up consignment sale event at Sir Wilfred Laurier High School this coming weekend. If you show this flyer, a portion of your purchase will go towards the SKT School Council.

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

2018-2019 School Council

Here is the 2018-2019 School Council:

Chair:  Julie Seaborn
Vice-Chair: Tammy Brideau
Treasurer: Laura Gregory
Secretary: Angela Doyle
Principal: Sean McGuire
Teacher Representative: Cindy Langlois
Non-Teaching Staff Representative: Cindy Germain
Parish Rep: Angela Doyle
CSPA Rep: Tiffany Golding 
Community Rep: Claudia Barra
Parent Members: Silvia Baptista, Claudia Barra, Katie Duplessis, Josée Formoso, Alana Gauthier, Allison Hache, Cara Ingimundarson, Natasha Mitchell, Mary Lou Nadeau, Tania Poce, Luigina Potter

We are always looking for more helpers and even if you are unable to join council but willing to help out, we have a few committees that are always looking for members:

Volunteer, Social, Fundraising, Communications, Playground or Fun Fair

You can either send us an email or contact us using any of our social media platforms.

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

September 2018 Meeting

Here is the Agenda for our September 2018 Meeting. We hope you can make it! We meet from 7:00-8:30pm in the Learning Commons.

1. Introduction
     a. Call to Order
     b. Prayer

2. Elections

3. Approvals
     a. Review and Approval of Agenda

4. Reports
     a. Principal (Sean)
          i. Safe schools
     b. Teacher
     c. Treasurer
     d. CSPA / OAPCE
     e. Community
     f. Parish

5. Set Council Meetings for the Remainder of the School Year

6. Sub Committees
     a. Fundraising
          i. Major Fundraiser for 2018/19 – World’s Finest Chocolates
     b. Social
          i. Halloween Dance (aka Monster Mash)
     c. Volunteer Committee
     d. Communications
     e. Playground JK/SK
     f. Fun Fair

7. Unfinished Business
     a. Welcome Night 2018

8. New Business

9. Round Table

10. Adjournment

11. Next Meeting: tbd


Here are the description of the various roles for the School Council (* denotes mandatory positions):

Parent Members* 
  • Attends and participates iCSC meetings and on ad hoc committees. 
  • Votes on issues as required. 
  • Participates iinformation and training programs. 
  • Acts as a communication link with school community. 
Chair (or 2 Co-Chairs if applicable)* 
  • Communicates on an on-going basiwith the School Principal 
  • sets the dates and times of meetings 
  • establishes the meeting agenda 
  • Chairs school council meetings. 
  • Ensures a record of meetings are recorded and maintained. 
  • Ensures that the school community is kept informed on CSproceedings and activities. 
  • Represents the counciat special functions. 
  • Acts as a spokesperson for the CSC. 
  • Consults with senior board staff and trustees, as required. 
  • Participates iinformation and training sessions. 
  • Ensures follow-up on items raised by council members. 
  • Ensures council members are familiar with the local constitution/by-laws. 
Vice-Chair (if applicable) 
  • Assumes acting rolin the absence of the Chair. 
  • Assumes any other duties as assigned by the Chair. 
Secretary* 
  • Records, distributes and maintains recordof CSC meetings and correspondence related to CSC meetings. 
  • Ensures the record of decision is distributed no less than one (1) week after each meeting. 
  • Ensures access to SKT CSC records by the school community. 
  • Ensures that a copy of the record is provided to the school for the school community. 
Treasurer* 
  • Develops a budget at least one year out, at the direction of the Chair and the CSC. 
  • Maintains a record of SKT CSC funds and financial activities as required by Board policy and ikeeping with common accounting practices. 
  • Co-signs cheques for payment ogoods and services. 
  • Prepares an annualfinancial statement for review and approval of the CSC. 
  • Ensures access to CSC financial records by the school community. 
  • Ensures that a copy of the financial record is provided to the school for access by the school community. 
School Council Parent Association Representative/Ontario Association of Parents in Catholic Education Representative (appointed position) 
  • Reports issues referred by the Board and/or the ParenAssociation. 
  • Represents the opinions of parents in their school community. 
  • Represents and expresses the majority view of thCSC. 
  • Attends Ottawa CatholiSchool CounciParent Association meetings. 
Parish Representativ(appointed position) 
  • Brings the concerns of the parish regardinCatholic education to the CSC. 
  • Serves to disseminate the suggestions, orientations, activities and concerns of the CSC to the wider parish communities. 
  • Assists ipromoting, aligning and co-ordinating thliturgical celebrations and other activities of the parishes, school and community as required. 
  • Assists in maintaining thCatholic dimension ithe total school community. 
Community Representative (appointed position) 
  • Reflects the views of the local community and brings forth concerns to the CSC. 
  • Provides a link between the CSC and the community