Minutes
9/24/2014 6:30 PM | Meeting called to order by Dominique Darmanin-Sturgeon
In Attendance
Susan Wilson (Principal), Maria Vitale (Vice Principal), Dominique Darmanin-Sturgeon (Chair), Steve Birnie
(Secretary), Leanne Milando (Fundraising Chair), Jennifer Szarota (Community Rep), Josie Borg (OAPCE Rep),
Silvana DiBello (Non-Teaching Staff Rep), Michelle Grant (Parent Member), Taria Rossi (Treasurer), Dianna Poole
(Teaching Rep), Suzanne Quinn (Teaching Rep), Amy Marasco (Parent Member), Marc Marasco (Parent Member),
Delin Wynia (Parent Member), Jennifer Wiedenmann (Parent Member), Tish Guerin (Parent Member), Lenche
Pandovska-Francisco (Parent Member), Angel Baltazar (Parent Member), Caitlynn Rogacki (Parent Member),
Christine Vigneault (OAPCE Rep.)
Opening Prayer
Mrs. Darmanin-Sturgeon led the meeting with the Lord’s Prayer.
Introduction
Mrs. Darmanin-Sturgeon welcomed everyone to first meeting of the 2014/15 calendar year. She requested to have
everyone present introduce themselves.
Approval of Agenda and Minutes
Mrs. Darmanin-Sturgeon asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the May, 2014 meeting and the Agenda
for tonight’s meeting. Both were approved.
Catholic School Council Elections
The following positions were acclaimed:
Chair
Dominique Darmanin-Sturgeon
Treasurer
Taria Rossi
Fundraiser
Leanne Milando
Secretary
Michelle Grant
Community Rep
Jennifer Szarota
Parish Rep
Christine Vigneault
OAPCE Rep
Josie Borg
Teaching Reps
Suzanne Quinn and Dianna Poole
Non-Teaching Rep
Silvana Di Bello
Chair’s Report
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Mrs. Darmanin-Sturgeon welcomed those in attendance and in particular, Mrs. Vitale, our new school Vice
Principal.
Discussed the importance of familiarizing St. Angela Merici community regarding Children’s Mental Health
and resources available to families.
Suggested next Parent Engagement should possibly include community agencies who can inform families as
to the programs and services that may be available to their families.
Shared information on Cashless Schools and enquired as to how we might be able to advocate for this
service in our school. It was determined that it is the Board’s decision and that the Chair could bring this
item forth at a future CCCSC meeting.
Discussed the need to increase volunteer pool in order to minimize pressure on one/two council members
counting money or delivering food etc.
Confirmed that Lunch Lady will continue to accept orders on-line or over the phone only. Mrs. Sturgeon
will inform Raji from Lunch Lady as to the decision and work with her to determine start date.
Principal’s Report
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Grade 4 French Immersion students were the first class to graduate and move on to St. Ursula. Students in
Grades 4 French Immersion, Grade 2 and Grade 8, all received gifts on behalf of School Council, in
recognition for receiving their sacraments and the Grade 4’s leaving our school
Mrs. Sturgeon was present along with council members at grade 8 graduation and the end of year mass.
A good opportunity for parents to see School Council’s presence.
583 students registered at St. Angela Merici
Full day Kindergarten teachers are Mrs. Quinn, Mr. Quinlan and Ms. Easson. Two DECEs are present in
our full classrooms.
Due to re-organization, Madame Rousseau was reassigned to Grade 2 French Immersion
October 17, 2014 First Mass 1:00 pm
Father Jan to confirm sacrament dates for the year
Terry Fox Walk led by Ms. Doria and Mr. Giovinazzo
Boosting school spirit by volunteering to get whip cream in the face- many staff volunteered last year
Small re-org that affected 28-29 students
Mr. Birnie asked if the school relies on splits as they seem to have a lot at this school
Mrs. Wilson explained that we have capped numbers in primary, and at times, this requires splits to
occur
October 2nd, thirteen Student Faith Leaders are participating in We Day. Mrs. Riverso-Correia and Ms.
Avellino will be taking the students.
Mrs. Marasco asked how students can become Faith Ambassadors. Mrs. Wilson did not know the
number. She suggested contacting Ms. Avellino
Mrs. Vitale shared that courtesy seating could not be accommodated as of yet. Courtesy seating by age
and grade
Mrs. Wilson spoke to bus scheduled not being kept due to new drivers.
Head lice letter sent home to all families due to an increase in student’s having it this school year
We hope to be able to email and electronic copy of our November newsletter to families. We are in the
process of receiving permissions from all families
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The following have been scheduled and will be on the website:
October 17, 2014
First Mass
December 3, 2014
Advent Mass
February 18, 2015
Ash Wednesday Mass
March 9, 2015
Lent Mass
April 16, 2015
Easter Mass
May 8, 2015
Crowning of Mary Mass
June 17, 2015
Year End Mass
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Will make Guardian Angels Parish aware of the contributions St. Angela Merici school has made.
Father Jan to share during mass or in Parish Newsletter.
Next meeting: Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library.
Future meetings will be scheduled at this meeting.
The meeting concluded at 8:30 PM.
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