St. John Henry Newman Catholic School Council

ROUTINE MATTERS

Welcome / Opening Prayer

St. John Henry Newman

Catholic School Council Roll Call

Principal (/Treasurer)

Vice Principal (Secretary)

Chris Spagnol

Angela Villella

Teacher Representative

Michael Reich

Karlee Mancuso

Marsha Hunt

Silia Stapleton (Chair)

Jessica Petrella (Co-chair)

Marilyn Fabiano

Luisa Carbonara

Barbara Perone

Marie Kowalczyk

Ann-Marie Abbruscato

Phyllis DeProphetis

Lindsay Langsford

Michelle Christian

Kevin Reid

Katie Bender

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3. Approval of the Agenda

Approved

4. Disclosure of Interest

Employees of the Board cannot vote

5. Approval of Minutes of the previous St. John Henry Newman Catholic School Council Meeting

February 1, 2023 (Virtual Meeting)

B. PRESENTATIONS

NONE

C. PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

1. Krispy Kreme Fundraiser 2024

SJHN has secured our spot. We have reserved 900 dozen. They have to be picked up in Mississauga. This fundraiser will occur in the new year on 2 occasions.

2. Kindergarten Play Area

We are looking at a Play Area/Natural Playground with turf for our Kindergarten students. We are in the initial stages and have begun by making contact with NCDSB Facilities/Project Management Team. This is a lengthy process that could take up to 4 years to complete.

3. New Basketball Nets

We would like to fundraise for new basketball nets for the gym with clear backboards and electronic capability to raise and lower the nets.

4. Partnership with Niagara Ice Dogs and Niagara Falls Canucks

SJHN will have designated “night” at each franchise (Ice Dogs will visit school in conjuction with Pie in the Face, there is a cost for Ice Dogs tickets/ Ticket to Canucks will be free) We will coordinate with our Choir to sing O Canada. There may also be an opportunity for a family skate.

5. Chromebooks: 15

Our goals are: Chromebooks for every student/Gym floor update/New Basketball backboards (electric)

6. New Classroom: Grade 3/4 Mrs. Olesen

We were granted a new class due to increased enrolment. The added class was a Grade 5/6 which Mrs. Avolio assumed. Our Grade 3/4 was assumed by Mrs. Olesen formerly of St. Philomena, Fort Erie.

7. Enrolment Increase

Our Enrolment has been steadily increasing. Our current enrolment is: 485

8. Bussing Update

Bussing concerns are being addressed and dealt with by NSTS

9. Open House Update

Date Change to October 11^th. Lots of fun planned by our Student Committee!

10. CSC Elections:

*Co Chair – Jessica Petrella (Acclaimed)

*Co Chair – Silia Stapleton (Acclaimed)

*Recording Secretary – Ms. Villella

11. NCPIC

Julie Bateman

12. SEAC

D. Policy Vetting

- Board By-Laws Policy 100.1 (September 28^th to submit to anna.pisano@ncdsb.com)

- Trustee Electronic Meetings (Board and Committees) Policy 100.8 (September 28^th to submit to anna.pisano@ncdsb.com)

· Admission of Elementary and Secondary Students 301.1 (November 1^st to submit to anna.pisano@ncdsb.com )

· Community Use of Facilities Policy 800.2 (November 1st to submit to anna.pisano@ncdsb.com)

E. Co-Chairs Report

NONE

F. OAPCE Report

NONE

G. STAFF REPORT

Sept 26^th: Gr. 7 Immunization Learning Session

Sept 27^th: Confirmation Information Session

Sept 27^th: Intermediate Girls Soccer Tournament

Sept 28^th: Mass at SJHN Gr. 7s

Sept 28^th: Intermediate Boys Soccer Tournament

Sept 29^th: Truth and Reconciliation Day – Orange Shirts

Sept 29^th: Sub Day

Oct 2^nd: Lifetouch Photos

Oct 3^rd: STEPS Program begins

Oct 5^th: Mass at OLOS Church

Oct 6^th: PA Day

Oct. 11^th: Cross Country Grades 4 to 8

Oct 13^th: Pasta Day

H. AGENDA ITEMS/DISCUSSION FOR FUTURE MEETING

IDEAS for Future Fundraisers:

- Spring Fun Fair with Food Trucks

- Christmas Store

- Dance A Thon (Hallloween)

- Box of Cards

Materials List – A request was made for staff to send a general material list in JUNE rather than the last week of August once class placements are revealed and teachers send Welcome Letters

Gr. 8 Overnight Trip? There is ongoing discussion with FOS Principals and is TBD

Halloween: Parents can send it individually packaged NON FOOD items

Reading Volunteers: Mrs. Gray (ERT ) will be organizing

Angel Fund: CSC will continue to support

I. NEXT MEETING – October 23^rd @ 6 p.m.

J. ADJOURNMENT

K. CLOSING PRAYER – Mr. Spagnol

St. John Henry Newman Catholic School Council Roll Call		Present	Excused	Absent
Principal (/Treasurer) Vice Principal (Secretary)	Chris Spagnol Angela Villella	* *
Teacher Representative	Michael Reich Karlee Mancuso Marsha Hunt	* * *		·
PARENT MEMBERS
Silia Stapleton (Chair)		*
Jessica Petrella (Co-chair)				*
Jennifer Dolan		*
Maria Elia				*
Julie Bateman		*
Janet Markey		*
Maella Kollaras		*
Kelly Fiala		*
Marilyn Fabiano Luisa Carbonara Barbara Perone Marie Kowalczyk Ann-Marie Abbruscato Phyllis DeProphetis Lindsay Langsford Michelle Christian Kevin Reid Katie Bender		* * * * * * * * *		*


2.			Roll Call