Parents
Forms & Correspondence
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School Newsletters
St. Augustine Newsletter #1 - Sept. 5-9
St. Augustine Newsletter #2 - Sept. 12-16
St. Augustine Newsletter #3 - Sept. 19-23
St. Augustine Newsletter #4 - Sept. 26-30
St. Augustine Newsletter #5 - Oct. 3-7
St. Augustine Newsletter #6- Oct. 10-14
St. Augustine Newsletter #7 - October 17-21
St. Augustine Newsletter #8 - October 24- October 28
St. Augustine Newsletter #9 - October 31-Nov. 4
St. Augustine Newsletter #10 - Nov. 7-11
St. Augustine Newsletter #11 - Nov. 14-18
St. Augustine Newsletter #12 - Nov. 21-25
St. Augustine Newsletter #13 - Nov. 28-Dec. 2
St. Augustine Newsletter #14 - Dec. 5-9
St. Augustine Newsletter #15 - Dec. 12-16
St. Augustine Newsletter #16 - Dec. 19-23
St. Augustine Newsletter #17 - Jan. 9-13
St. Augustine Newsletter #18 - Jan. 16-20
St. Augustine Newsletter #19 - Jan. 23-27
St. Augustine Newsletter #20- Jan. 30-Feb. 3
St. Augustine Newsletter #21 - Feb. 6-10
St. Augustine Newsletter #22 - Feb. 13-17
St. Augustine Newsletter #23 - Feb. 20-24
St. Augustine Newsletter #24 - Feb. 27-Mar. 3
St. Augustine Newsletter #25 - March 6-10
St. Augustine Newsletter #26 - March 20-24
St. Augustine Newsletter #27 - March 27-31
St. Augustine Newsletter #28 - April 3-7
St. Augustine Newsletter #29 - April 10-14
St. Augustine Newsletter #30 - April 17-28
St. Augustine Newsletter #31 - May 1-5
St. Augustine Newsletter #32 - May 8-12
St. Augustine Newsletter #33 - May 15-19
St. Augustine Newsletter #34 - May 22-26
St. Augustine Newsletter #35 - May 29-June 2
Catholic School Council
The School Council is comprised of the school Principal, and members representing:
Parents/guardians
Teaching Staff
Community Representatives
Meetings are held monthly at 6:30 pm during the 2022-2023 school year.
All parents/guardians are welcome to attend and join - we value your input.
St. Augustine School Council Constitution
2022 - 2023 School Council members:
Chairperson - Cecilia De Bold
Secretary: Allison Day
Treasurer: Laura Smith (resigned)
New Treasurer:
CSPA rep: Samantha Droste
Voting Members at Large:
Jenn Soukop
Lisa D’Angelo
Cathy Lafkas
Marcelo Fraga
Adam Skube
Lisa Polito
Monika Pantalone
Michelle Van Zijl
Jaqueline Mochai
Principal: Kathy OBrien
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
Please note that our first council meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 27 @ 6:30 pm. Elections for our new school council will take place at this meeting.
10. June 13, 2023 - N/A
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.