| ST. MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL, Niagara Falls
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COUNCIL MEETING
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| Minutes of the Meeting of the St. Mary Catholic School Council, held on September 18, 2023
at 6:00pm.
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| The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm
by 2023--2024 School Year Co-Chair.
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| The opening prayer was led by all members of the committee
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Gathering Prayer
Father in Heaven
Bless us as we unite
Guide our minds and our hearts
So that we will do your work
For the good of our school
And the children entrusted to our care.
Give us strength and courage
that we might stand for truth
Inspire us to be generous in our outlook
Courageous in the face of difficulty
and wise in our decisions
We ask this in the name of your son, Jesus
Amen
CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP
| Present
| Excused
| Absent
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Principal (Secretary/Treasurer)
| Maria Solomon
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| Chair/Co-Chair
| Yirah Corona &
Katherine Lynett
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| Teacher Representative
| Jennifer Alaimo
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| Teacher Representative
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Non-Teaching Representative
Parish Representative
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| PARENT REPRESENTATIVES
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| Amanda Arnold
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| Jerick and Franceen Arianne Uso
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| Melissa Nixon
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| Mark Caydbyob
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Hanzel Hernandez
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| Jeremy & Layla Grace Adamson
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Lebin Lenus & Adelyne Pgreira
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| Adam DeGiuli
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| Beth Wallace
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| Ghazal Tanveer
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| Llata Malai
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| Gizem Inhanlı
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| Meaghan Misiak
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| Tom Mortis
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| Vineeth Vincent
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| Leah Amon Ervin
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| Asbel Mojica
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| Derek Copeland
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Approval of the Agenda (deferred until 2nd CSC Mtg.)
Moved by:
Seconded by:
That the St. Mary Catholic School Council approve the Agenda of the St. Mary Catholic School Council Meeting of September 18, 2023
CARRIED
Disclosure of Interest :
B.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS:
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Mrs. Solomon welcomed everyone to the first Catholic School Council Meeting of the 2023-2024 school year and thanked them for their interest, commitment and representing all families of the St. Mary Catholic School Community
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Introductions were made by each person present and contact information, including e-mail collected
C.
ELECTIONS
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Mrs. Solomon read the purpose and role of the Catholic School Council pursuant to NCDSB Catholic School Councils (pursuant to Administrative Operational Procedures, Nov.9/21)
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Mrs. Solomon read the names submitted for Nomination to the 2023-2024 for
St. Mary Catholic School Council (CSC)
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Mrs. Solomon reviewed that our CSC By-Laws currently allow for a maximum of 30 parent members; therefore all nominations were accepted and all parents were acclaimed as parent members of the 2023-2024 St. Mary CSC
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Nominations were then accepted for the position of Chair of the St. Mary CSC for the 2023-2024nschool year
D.
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT (see report below)
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STAFF and PASTORAL REPORTS (deferred until October)
St. Mary Catholic Elementary School (NF)
Principal’s Report
Upcoming Events:
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Sept. 19 10:00 am Opening Mass (Gr.1-8) with St. Patrick School at St. Patrick Church (all our welcome)
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Practice Lockdown Drill on Sept 19/23
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Sept. 22 Terry Fox Run/Walk – letter was sent home with parent Week at a Glance Sept.17/23
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Sept.27 Meet & Greet 4:30-6:00
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Sept. 27 (Inter.Girls’ Soccer Tourney @ Mitchelson); Sept. 28 (Interm. Boys’ Soccer)
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Sept. 29 Orange Shirt Day – activities at Oakes Park
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Fire Drills already done (Sept. 5 and Sept.6/23) expect last Fire Drill during Fire Prevention Week (Oct.16-20/23)
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Empower Reading – we continue to be delivering Empower Reading; Mrs. Alaimo - ERT attended refresher training on Sept.13/23
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Nov.13 Hp &HPV (Gr. 7 & 8 Round #1 Shots)
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Recess Documentary Shared last night (Sept. 17/23) to see new Play Space and tarmac
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Purchased 20 new Chromebooks last week for Grade 8 Classroom – Cost $7600.00
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Ordered two new Flat TV Screens (Grade 1/2Maia’s classroom and Kindergarten classroom) due to old technology
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Fundraising will help to offset the cost of these big ticketed
Dates for Sacraments:
Saturday, February 10, 2024 @5:00 pm St. Patrick Church – Gr.8 Confirmation
TBD First Holy Communion
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Snack Program will resume – Date tbd in consultation with Niagara Nutrition Partners
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Applied and will be receiving funds (approximately $5,000.00 PC Charity for Nutritional Program)
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Sports- Family of School Sports Rep meeting took place today Sept. 18/232 dates will be confirmed with the Minutes to CSC later this week
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Curriculum Connection/Mental Health & Well Being Support:
Mentorship Program –Child and Youth Care Worker (CYW) and Niagara College CYW student to support collaborative play during recess, Collaborative Problem Solving and Zones of Self-Regulation
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Intermediate Student Council (Made up of our two elementary senators who both ran and won the seats for all of Niagara Catholic and three other core members who meet with me on Friday afternoons) They provide the voice for students and help me plan all the school events! Integral part of our school community.
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Continuing to work towards a School wide Christian Mediation (Some classrooms are still doing the Move one Million)
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New Agenda Items:
M. Solomon confirmed dates regarding sporting events/meetings and Gr.8 Graduation Meeting next month
Krispy Kreme Fundraiser Dates: Feb. 7/24 and June 10/24
Meet & Greet – need for suggestions on food; explain the layout of the night
Breakfast Club - Hot lunches- Oct includes. Different ethnic food
Applied for $5000 grant for technology 1/20 out of schools across province for computers granted
Bought Chromebooks $7600 for grade 8s
Krispy creme Fundraiser 2 dates Feb and June $3000 allocated
Bought Flat screen TV $1000 (x2) – for Kindergarten Classroom & Grade ½ Classroom
Parent Meet & Greet- 6 bins 9 zones for kids outside grade 8 to run, play project recess video
Sep 27, 2023 4:30-6pm - Parent Meet & Greet
Food: Pizza
Tim Horton to donate Coffee- Yirah to call
Fundraisers:
Crotchet , Flowers – Valentine’s Day & Mother’s Day
Ornaments for xmas
Bring Other ideas for Oct meeting
Sub Committees:
Board Policies -Mr. De Giuli
Breakfast Club- Amanda, GG, Yirah
Cereal donations baggies, not restricted to any child, COSTCO, maybe cross border (Sam's Club) Post Cereal- Mrs. Solomon has a connection to contact
Hot Lunches- G, Ghazal, Amanda
Cultural Day/Event!!! – more to follow
Action Items: Committee ideas
Parent Meet & Greet - pizza, students to help with flyers, Veggie/Fruit tray from Costco?
Christmas fund raiser - last year pasta, ideas for this year
Open questions:
Delta Bingo - apply for license (7pm-10pm)
Sports: cross country Oct 11 rain date 12th
Sep 27 - Girls Intermediate only Michelin Park
Sep 28- Boys Intermediate only
More news on spirt activities to come
Chess tournament/club -TBD
Mrs. Solomon to post on school website
Lacey(student council) working on Halloween
Intermediate Council typically try to meet once a week.
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AGENDA ITEMS-DISCUSSION FOR FUTURE MEETINGS:
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Pro-Grant Ideas
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Fundraiser Ideas
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Subcommittees and sign-ups for next council meeting discussion around setting up subcommittees: i.e. policies, food, Christmas Committee, Math/Literacy Curriculum Night…)
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NEXT MEETINGS
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Oct. 25/23 @ 6:00 p.m. St. Mary School Library
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ADJOURNMENT :
Meeting adjourned at 6:55pm
p.m.
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CLOSING PRAYER
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