Assumption Catholic School Council

Meeting Minutes Tuesday December 12, 2017

In Attendance: Nancy Chambers, Saira Lopez, Alex d’Alessandro, Cristina Berry, Jennifer White, Darlene Charrette, Cathy Beamish, Melissa Hoffer, Melissa Van Wychen, Christine Spicer

Regrets: Michael Knight

  1. November Meeting Minutes Accepted
  1. Treasurers Report
  • Total Cash: $16,369.49.
  • E-Bingo and Projected Revenue: $17,400.
  1. Parish Report
  • Melissa was sent by the Diocese for facilitator training for a new program which will be provided at various Parishes including Our Lady of Sorrows.
  • The program is called “Staying Connected” and is for adolescents aged 10-14 and their parents.
  • The focus is on staying connected, reconnecting, and relationship building.
  • The program runs for 7 weeks and each week there is a Parent, Child and Family session included.
  1. Chair Report
  • The Christmas Craft night was very successful and well attended; many people came early and left by 7 pm so next year’s will be run from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.
  • The PIC Committee had an overwhelming response to the parent survey and there will be a meeting in the New Year to discuss.
  1. Christmas Luncheon Update/Planning
  • The Luncheon will be held on Thursday December 21st at OLOS.
  • Kathy has been coordinating volunteers. Volunteers are needed on Wednesday December 20th at 9 am until early afternoon and on Thursday December 21st from 11 am to 1 pm for serving and clearing.
  • Volunteers who can assist on the 20th please bring a glass pan for rice krispy squares and a potato peeler if possible.
  • The carrots will be donated from Bonduelle.
  1. Principal’s Report
  • Tabatha McCurdy is back as an EA.
  • Tina Lasook resigned and her last day is Thursday December 21st.
  • Mrs. Watters will be resigning after the Christmas Holidays.
  • Jennifer Boin came to Assumption with some former students to speak to the Grade 8 students about St Josephs High School.
  • Intramural basketball skills training has started, and intramural 3 on 3 tournaments will be starting in January.
  • First Lego League had a great showing and the kids did very well.
  • School Connects which is currently used for board-wide attendance, will be used for school –parent reminders beginning in January via parent text messages. A note will be sent home with log in instructions.
  • The School Council fundraiser will be discussed and planned in January; the possibility of a family dance was discussed.
  • The Grade 7/8’s have received a Speak Up Grant for leadership opportunities for $2,500 and will be used to purchase STEAM materials for the school to use and the students will train other children.
  • All students are receiving 1 hour of coding time per month to focus on learning to code.
  • 2 school funding requests will be discussed in January: STEAM Club items as well as professional yearbook binding.
  • The 8 new laptops as well as sound systems have been arrived and have been well used and enjoyed by the students, with 2 more coming.

Upcoming Dates

  • Wednesday December 20th at 6 pm –Christmas Concert
  • Thursday December 21st – Christmas Mass and Luncheon at OLOS followed by a Ham and Turkey Bingo during the Color House activities.
  • Friday December 22ndat 10:30 am – Grade 3- 8 Bells and Band Concert
  1. BINGO Report
  • 3 more volunteers are needed; please contact Nancy Chambers or Cindy Koster if you can help.
  • Last months revenue was $1,855.

Next Meeting Date: Tuesday January 16th at 7:00 pm