Cardinal Newman Catholic Elementary School Council
Minutes
October 24, 2017 @ 6:30 pm
Opening Prayer – Mr. Sirianni
Welcome – Mr. MacDougall
Approval of Agenda
Attendance: B. MacDougall, P. Sirianni, Maria Watson, Luisa Carbonara, Silvana Bacon, Matina Assimakopoulos, Kellie Blue, Maria Elia, Katie Bender, Mark Lukasik, Jason Johnes, Marre Gray, Marilyn Fabiano, Jose Evangelista, Chris Hollett, Jessica Petrella, Lindsay Shura,
Presentation - Mr. Jones- November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Wants to bring awareness to the staff and students to have Chris Jarvis (Former Olympian). Looking for fundraising for presentation. Cost of presentation is $200 and it goes to the foundation for Diabetes.
Business Arising from the Minutes of the Meeting of September, 2017
Approval of Minutes - approved
Co-Chair Reports-Mrs. Chris Hollett
Faith Goal -
PIC Goal -
Fundraising
– Halloween Dance update (glow products), Parade at 9:15am, Dance to follow approx. 10am, Due to allergies no bringing in food for classmates, Loot bags with stickers, pencil are ok
- Trivia Night – Date Feb 23 or March 2
Correspondence – None at this time.
Shrove Tuesday-Feb 13th, 2018 – volunteers needed
Christmas Event – Look at options for this year. Will present at next meeting in November.
-Jose Evangelista – Pro-grants, Parent reaching out program called “Little Angels”, faith formation, need parent involvement, ornament making for community service, We have $600 to spend for our students
Pasta Night at OLOSC – Wed 4-7am , and Edge 7-9 – for students in Gr. 7&8.
Committee Structure / Reports
Safe & Accepting Schools – 1st meeting Nov. 13 9:30am – concerns about safety, please contact
Principal/VP, we meet 4x a year, involve some students to provide them with a leadership opportunity. Parents are invited to sit on committee.
Matthew Bilodeau meeting with Luisa Carbonara and Giuliana Precoprio about Orchard Grove.
Ex. Gate locked during school hours
Lunch hour – discuss whether students can leave for lunch (ex. Tim Horton’s)
OAPCE/NCPIC – School Board Committee – looking for parent rep.
SEAC Report – Update - Mr. MacDougall – None at this time.
Principal Items
Student Council – Update – provide leadership opportunities (student council), application- not a vote, meet with Principal on a very regular basis.
CSC By-Laws – discussion to possibly update at the next meeting.
Board Policies – contact Mr. MacDougall if you have any concerns, can provide feedback directly to the Board.
Food Drives - February/June – Focus on non-popular months after Christmas and Easter. Hard for families to get through summer.
Backpacks of Hope-November 10th pick up – has been done in the past. Possible activity for Student Council.
EQAO results – reviewed in Sept 2017
Food Days – CSC would like to increase # of food days. More discussion.
Dress code – reminder about Board policy, in November Newsletter. A reminder of the dress code, expectation to be in dress code when in school, Can’t wear big logo’s on white/blue shirts etc. Leggings are not part of the dress code. Dark navy blue pants/jeans. Sweatpants up to Grade 3. Stripes on pants etc are not a part of the dress code.
Late arrivals – Once “ O Canada & the Morning Announcements” are being presented, then a student is late and must go to the office for a late slip. Attendance and call outs need to go out as soon as possible. Please be on time.
Graduation – in the past, has been done at Saint Paul. With 81 students, we may need a larger venue. Usually $500 towards Grad,
Treasurer Report
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Additional Items/New Business
Next Meeting- Nov. 8th, 2017
Adjournment – 8:00pm
Closing Prayer – Mr. Sirianni
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