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Catholic School Council
Join the School Council
The School Council is comprised of the school Principal, and members representing:
Parents/guardians
Teaching Staff
Community Representatives
Want to become more involved in your children's school? Why not attend the School Council meetings? During these meetings, upcoming fundraising efforts are discussed, as well as other School Council initiatives. As our Principal and Teacher representative also attend these meetings, attending School Council Meetings provides insight into additional initiatives taking place at the school. in the Learning Commons the first Tuesday of every month.
Meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month in the Learning Commons starting at 6:30. You do not have to be a voting member to have a voice or to see what's happening, so please join us - we value your input.
To contact School Council, please email stceciliaschoolcouncil@gmail.com.
Welcome to our new and returning Council members for 2022-2023!
Pizza Days will be on Tuesdays starting September 27 - sign up and payment will be mid-September for Term 1 and will open for sales for Term 2 on January 12
Milk Program runs everyday starting September 26 - sign up and payment will be mid-September for Term 1 and will open for sales for Term 2 on January 12
*New Initiative - Pita Pit will run for an 11-week trial during Term 2 - see School Cash Online for details
Pizza Day on "Snow Day" is always moved to the next REGULAR school day. Note: Missed lunches cannot be kept for the next day nor will money be refunded. Pizza lunches on "Snow Days" will be MOVED to the next school day.
School Council members:
Co-Chairs - Kaitlin Ma and Adi Garcia
Treasurer - Jumana Jallad
Co-Treasurer - Julie Bowman
Greening Committee - Renee Leahy
Fundraising Committee - Angelika Gillissie and Allison Rose
CSPA Rep - Agnes Kittoe-Affum
Parish Rep - Jumana Jallad
Lunch (Pizza/Pita Pit) Program - Nneka Murray
Milk Program - Dominique O’Neill
Parish Rep - Mandisa Peterson
Communications - Meghan Sarlo
Community Reps -
School Council members provide input and advice to the Principal on topics such as:
local calendar of events and activities
school code of student behavior
school curriculum and program goals
selection of the Principal through the identification of a profile-type for the school
school budget priorities
school-community communication strategy ie methods of reporting to parents and the community
extra-curricular activities in the school
The School Council needs your voice, your input, your contribution to make the school better for all students, including yours!
Meeting Dates & Minutes: 2022 - 2023
Board-wide Parent Organizations
Catholic School Parents’ Association (CSPA)
The Catholic School Parents’ Association (CSPA) is a volunteer group representing all Ottawa Catholic School Board parents. They are a resource for school councils and the parent community for information on local and provincial education issues. Through their website, Twitter feed, and email newsletters, they we provide updates on education in Ottawa & Ontario, as well as tips, resources and information to help parents support their children in school. All parents are welcome and encouraged to join CSPA's e-mail list, follow CSPA on Twitter, or attend CSPA monthly meetings.
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
The OCSB’s Special Education and Advisory Committee (SEAC) makes recommendations to the Board in respect of any matter affecting the establishment, development, and delivery of special education programs and services for exceptional pupils.
OCSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)
The Ottawa Catholic School Board Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is a provincially mandated committee made up of parents, a trustee, a principal and the Director of Education. The purpose of PIC is to support, encourage and enhance parent engagement at the school board level in order to improve student achievement and well-being. The parent members of the OCSB PIC are appointed by CSPA.