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OCSB Math at Home - Resources to support math learning at home
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School Weekly Updates
OLV Catholic School Committee
The School Council is comprised of the school Principal, and a group of friendly and caring community members representing:
Parents/guardians
Teaching Staff
Community Representatives
On the first meeting of the year, we plan out our monthly meetings for the school year, with all meetings being held at 7 pm. Please keep yourself updated by visiting the School Calendar. We will not host meetings in December and in March.
All meetings have an in-person/virtual option for people to attend. You can be a member of the council or join our activities helpers list to help put on events. All parents/guardians are encouraged to attend and join as we value and welcome everyone's perspectives and input :)
If you have any questions or would like to contact School Council please do so at olvparentcouncil@gmail.com
2024-25 OLV Parent Committee Members:
Chair: Laura Haller
Treasurer: Wade Semaan
Secretary: Melissa Fraser-Arnott
CSPA Rep: Laura Haller
Community Rep:
Teacher Rep: Shared among teaching staff
Parish Rep: Vacant
Members At Large: ,Kate Goodin, Phyllis Tran
Principal: Karen Kealey
OLV School Council members provide input and advice to the Principal on topics such as:
local calendar of events and activities
school code of conduct
school 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, and your contribution to help make our school the best it can be for all students, including yours!
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Meeting Dates & Minutes:
Board-wide Parent Organizations
Catholic School Parents’ Association (CSPA)
The Ottawa Catholic School Parents’ Association (CSPA) is a volunteer group representing all OCSB parents. They are a resource for school councils and the parent community for information on local and provincial education issues. Through their website, social media, and email newsletters, they 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 their e-mail list, follow them on social media @OttawaCSPA, and register to attend their meetings or events via EventBrite.
OCSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)
The OCSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is a provincially mandated committee made up of parents, a trustee, the Director of Education, an elementary and high school principal, and other school board staff as required. The purpose of PIC is to support, encourage, and enhance parent engagement at the school board level to improve student achievement and well-being. PIC is a subcommittee of CSPA, and parent members are appointed by CSPA.
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.
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