St. Albert of Jerusalem School Council Minutes: April 25, 2012
2011 / 2012 Council Members:
Nancy Augustine , Katiana Cisneros Panza, , Terri Jean-Marie, Jen Souther, Carol Mascaro, Collette Munroe, Pam
Olivieri, Mary Lou Olton, Loreen Querin, Delia Sanders, Roberta Van Vlaenderen, Ellen Wilson
Teacher Rep: Cathy Dulhanty, Linda MacNeill
Administrators: Susan Steer, Pauline Golin
Attendance: Pam Olivieri, Loreen Querin, Mary Lou Olton, Carol Mascaro, Jen Souther, Terri Jean-Marie, Cathy
Dulhanty, Katiana Cisneros Panza
Regrets: Nancy Augustine, Collette Munroe, Delia Sanders, Ellen Wilson, Roberta Van Vlaenderen, Linda
MacNeill
Item
Opening Prayer
Agenda
Minutes Feb 27 ‘12
Action / Detail
Motion
Seconded
Approved
Approved
Terri
Terri
Mary Lou
Cathy
Treasurers Report
Carol Mascaro:
• Presented Bank Reconciliation and
reviewed Balance Sheet
Motion to
Accept
Treasurer’s
Report
Terri
Motion to
approve
Jen
Fundraising Initiatives
Committee Update: Pam Olivieri
Fundraising Activities:
• Some Spirit Wear items available for sale at
next movie night. Agreed to consider sale
again for next school year.
• Mc Happy Day to be postponed for next
year.
• Fundraiser for 2012-2013 will be
chocolates. Will invite representative from
Lamontagne to next meeting
Community Events:
• Movie night May 17 for all grades. Movie
selection to be voted on by students.
Choices are Big Miracle, The Muppet
Movie, and the Karate Kid
Principal’s report
Upcoming Events:
Earth Week Activities
o Litter less lunches
o Yard Clean-up
Terri
Mary Lou
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Turn off the Lights
Walk to School Kick-Off
Skipping presentations
Catholic Education Week:
o School Mass, May 7th
o Book Fair
o Classroom Gallery Walks
o Ballroom Competition
o Hug your School
Primary Concert, May 17th
May 18th Board Chess Tournament
May 18th Shining Stars Day
Faith Life:
Sacraments of First Eucharist this month and
Confirmation for May
• We Are One Diversity Conference, April 27th
• Parish Symposium May 9th
• Parish meeting May 15th (principals)
• Crowning of Mary May 22nd
• June20, 9:00 and 10:15 year end mass
• Graduation June 25, 5:30 pm
Program:
• EQAO preparations May 23-June 6
o Preparations are well underway
o Pre-tests being given to determine gaps
• Basketball, Soccer, Football, Track and Field
o Intermediate basketball is finished and
the juniors boys are off to the Family
Tournament
o Soccer is beginning
o Football practices are starting as well
o Track and Field try-outs are underway
• Head’s Up competitions on April 19,
o Intermediate placed 4th, Juniors 1st
• Class allocations for the fall
o Procedures have been listed in the
newsletter
o Parents are encouraged to put concerns
in writing
Community report
Volunteer Tea May 30th: please make sure you can join
us. Your work is most appreciated.
COPE Program:
This is an 8 week Proactive Parenting Program that is
facilitated in conjunction with Peel Children’s Centre
13 parents have enrolled for this program and 6 parents
are going to the St. Joan of Arc program. Daycare is
provided and children will be engaged in social skill
building activities.
Parish Report
Nancy Augustine: Presented by Pam
• Church is closing down June/July. Mass
Motion to
approve
•
Chair’s Report
OAPCE
New Business
will take place at Mt. Carmel.
Confirmation and Communion pins to be
given out during Crowning of Mary by
Council members.
Jen
Terri
Terri
Loreen
Motion to accept $350 on staff gifts
Terri
Loreen
Motion to adjourn meeting
Mary Lou
Terri
Pam Olivieri
• Received a total of 47 Survey results.
Continued interest in Terry Fox, fun events,
and fund raising. Overall positive feedback
on school council initiatives.
• Pam attended Market Place and brought
back ideas for fundraising
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Bereavement fund for Staff, Students and
immediate family.
Retirement gifts for 2 staff members this
year.
Agreed on end of year gifts for office and
custodian
Agreed to apply for a Pro-grant this year.