Minutes of St. Joseph S.S. Council Meeting
Tuesday October 23rd, 2012
Location: The Learning Center (Library)
Time 7:00pm
Present:
Council Members: Josie Scioli – Chair, Rita Malatesta – Treasurer,
Rosa Ruscetta – Parish Rep., Barb Carcary – Fundraising Rep.,
Charles Dombrady – OAPCE Rep., Kelsey Fernandes – Student
Representative.
Regrets: Judy Borges - Secretary
Admin/Staff:
Jeff Quenneville, Cristina Izquierdo – Teacher Representative
Parents:
Janet Mills, Mara Farmer, Shirley Tan, James Carcary
Welcome and
Opening Prayer:
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Josie welcomed all present. Meeting started @ 7:05 pm with prayer
Approval of Last
Meeting Minutes: Minutes from September 25th, 2012 proposed by Barb Carcary and
approved by Rita Malatesta.
Updates:
Student Council Report:
 Students planning for Halloween Spirit Week. A number of activities
planned including; bake sale, Fear Factor, door and pumpkin decorating
contests and the Haunted House.
 Semi – Formal is scheduled for Friday November 23rd at LeTreport. All
students are welcome. Tickets are $ 40.00.
Staff Rep Report:
 As per the Good News Report
o Photo re-take Day – October 29th
o Take your Kids to Work Day – November 7th
o Remembrance Day service – November 9th
o Mid-Term Report Cards – November 15th
o Culture Shock – November 15th
o P.A. Day – November 16th
o Christmas Baskets assigned – November 26th
o Grad photos begin – December 3rd
o Advent Liturgies – December 4th and 11th
o Christmas Basket delivered to SVDP – December 14th
o Christmas Talent Show – December 21st
o Christmas Break – December 24th – January 4th, 2013.
Parish Rep Report:
 This is the Year of Faith as acclaimed by Pope Benedict
 Fr. Marc-André proposes that every Friday we offer Holy mass with the
priest and the people facing together toward the Lord
 Clergy appointments: Fr. Kim D’Souza (Associate Pastor) and Fr.
Terence Dias
 Veronica Pereira has joined pastoral team at St. Joseph’s Parish. She will
be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of pastoral activities at
UTM
 Rosary Apostolate is seeking volunteers to visit elementary schools to
pray the rosary with the children once a month
 Easier offertory options on Sundays by using PAG (pre-authorized giving)
 Human Family In Christ – sponsorship of a Bolivian child for one (1) year
of $ 180 or perhaps a hospital bed for $ 1,000 per year
 SVDP is looking for a washer and dryer to fill a request
 Knights of Columbus are hosting an All-U-Can-Eat pasta dinner at St.
Joseph’s parish on Saturday October 27th. All are welcome.
 Life Teen for those in Grades 9 – 12 meets every 2nd and 4th Friday of the
month from 6:30 – 8:30 pm
 CWL – White Ribbon Campaign. October 27th and 28th has been
designated WRAP (White Ribbon Against Pornography). We are
encouraged to sign the ribbon which is to be sent to our Member of
Parliament requesting government enforce anti-pornography laws.
 Winter clothing for our Iraqi family – in need as the cold weather
approaches. Jeff will address at school level as the boys are in
attendance at the school
Treasurer Report:
 Current account balance approximately $ 400.00
 Still awaiting PRO Grant funds
Fundraiser Rep Report:
 Nothing to report at the present time
OAPCE Rep Report:
 Nothing to report at the present time
Chair Report:
 Will discuss and prepare proposal for upcoming speakers
 Tabled to next months meeting
Principal Report:
 The school is moving into 21st century learning
 School has a total of 13 smart boards and looking to increase technology
 Introduced Christian Cepeda (teacher)
Presentation:
 Smart Technology by Christian Cepeda (Teacher)
 Meeting moved to classroom with smart board
 Christian gave a tutorial as to the many applications of the technology. He
demonstrated the technology and the advantages in the classroom
 Parents and council members participated in hands on lesson
 Programs can be catered to both junior and senior classes
 Last year school had one (1) smart board – currently has thirteen (13)
 Also included a five (5) ‘clicker’ sets for student participation and inter
action
 Christian addressed all questions from the group – very informative
Next meeting
 Tuesday December 18th, 2012October 23rd
Closing Prayer and
Adjournment:
Our Father was prayed and meeting adjourned at 8:55pm