October 2014 Newsletter

For a printable version of the newsletter, go to: http://bit.ly/sktcscoct2014newsletter

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Happy Thanksgiving!  Hope all of you had a wonderful long weekend.  The SKT school council is thankful for all of the parents and staff who have joined council this year to help make SKT a wonderful school for your child(ren) to attend.

We understand that all families are quite busy and may not be able to commit to coming out to all of the council meetings, but there are other opportunities to get involved such as volunteering for specific events, like our upcoming Monster Mash, or providing feedback on any of our initiatives.  Our council meetings and all of our committees: social/volunteer, play structure, fundraising, communications and fun fair (starting in January 2014) are open to any parent/guardian that is interested in helping out.  Please contact us if you have any questions.

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SKT School Council Fundraiser

The SKT School Council has chosen Lamontagne for our fundraiser to raise funds for the school.

Your support helps the school in many positive ways as this funding enriches your child’s experience at school.  This is the only fundraiser for School Council this year.  The SKT school council provides those extras such as subsidising house t-shirts, digital cameras so that teacher’s can document what goes on at school, ipad protectors to protect the school’s investment, teachers’ supplies and many other items.  If you are curious to see how council spends the money, please feel free to contact us, or go to the school council website for more information.

Please note that all money and order forms must be returned to the school by October 22nd.  There will be no late orders.

For more information contact Angela Doyle at 613-830-0237 or angela@goyetchecounsulting.com.

**Correction to the “buy-on-line” option code, please use C154-CA184.

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Mabel’s Labels:

If you want to ensure that your child’s belongings will always be returned to you, why not invest in some Mabel’s Labels to label all items that go to school.  Visit  https://mabelslabels.flipgive.com/c/11712 to place your order.

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All students (JK – Gr. 6) of SKT and their families are invited to

Monster Mash

Friday, October 24^th  from 6:00-8:00pm

Admission is $2/child.  Please note that no child will be admitted without being accompanied by an adult.

Popcorn, baked goods and drinks will be sold.  There will be prizes for best costume and an auction for Jack O’Lanterns decorated by each class.

All children will receive a loot bag!

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Catholic School Parents Association

Anxiety in School Aged Children: Oct. 21^st  from   7-8:30pm at St. Gabriel School(400Keyrock Drive)       - workshop for parents and caregivers, presenter Manon Beliveau M.S.W. RSW

Lunch Box Life Saver: Oct. 23^rd from 7-8:30pm at St. George School (130 Keyworth Ave)
- come discover healthy, delicious and quick lunchbox lifesavers.
- presenter Kory Kealey

LDAO(learning disabilities Association of Ottawa) Event: Oct. 25^th  from 9am-12pm at 149 Berrigan Drive, Ottawa, K2J 5C6.
- behaviour management strategies for the child with learning disability and ADHD. Fee:$75-125.

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Community News:

To keep up with what all upcoming events in the area and even local restaurant deals, check out:
Website: ShopStJoseph       Twitter: ShopStJoseph      Facebook: ShopStJoseph

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Good Shepherd Parish

Time and Talent Weekend: October 17^th and 18^th.

Annual Archbishop Charity Dinner: October 22^nd.

Catholic Women’s league annual craft fair: Nov.1 starting at 9am.

Mass Schedule additions: Time of Adoration and Confession on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8-8:45am. Also there will be a morning mass on the first Saturday of the month at 9am

To fill out this form electronically, go to: http://goo.gl/forms/BOe9cqpvhg

Lamontagne Fundraiser

Just a reminder that our fundraising packages are due back to the school before October 22nd.

Also, there is an error in the package that was sent home regarding the online campaign.  The code should is: C154-CA184 (as indicated below).

Parents can also phone the customer service line at 1-800-567-3435 if they have any questions.

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Dear Parents:

It is time to start our FALL FUNDRAISER!  We are pleased to introduce THE LAMONTAGNE BROCHURE COLLECTIONS for 2014/15.

In an effort to provide a fundraiser that will include “something affordable for everyone”, at every price point, we are excited to leap ahead of the hectic holiday shopping season!

    

COLLECTION FALL...132 Items from $6.00 - $29.00 - 50 Items Under $12.00 Cards, Gift Wrap, Calendars, Sparkling Jewellery, Kitchen Gadgets, Gift Items for Everyone!

CHOCOLAT FALL ...20 Items from $10.00 - $35.00 Who Can Resist!

GOURMET FALL...24 Items from $6.00 - $23.00 Auntie Anne's® pretzel kit, Cinnabon® baking kit, Delicious Summer sausage, Pastas with personality, All natural ingredients cookie dough.

Here’s how it works:

Each student will receive one package containing the 3 brochures along with a 4 part order form, collection money envelope and a cumulative PRIZE program poster.

Taking orders from relatives, friends, neighbors and colleagues at your workplace will really help to accumulate sales.  Please collect the money when you take the order.  No orders can be accepted without payment. 

              Important Dates and Information:

Return the top three copies (white, yellow & pink) of the order form and monies collected  to the school by October 22th, to ensure a timely return of the final order. All cheques should be made payable to Saint Kateri Tekawitha School Council.  Please make sure that your child's name is on both the order form and the money envelope.  Retain the green copy for your records. 

***Remember, all orders are due by October 22nd. There will be no late orders.

As our special “thank you” for your efforts, this fundraiser includes some prizes for your family:

Included inside each brochure package is a poster listing all of the prizes each participant may receive when they reach their specific sales target. 

No need to select prizes as your family prizes earned are delivered with our “thanks” with your order upon delivery in approximately four weeks. Orders are sorted by student by class.

There will also be pizza lunch prizes for the three classes who generate the most sales.

And big news!!! Each child that partipicates in this fundraiser will be entered in a draw to win our grand prize of.....

a MINI IPAD (retail approximate value of $420)

This is the only fundraiser for School Council this year. In the past, funds raised have gone towards the playstructure, smart boards, headphones, school shirts and jerseys, teacher supplies and the list goes on. This is a simple way for us to raise much-needed funds for the school, so let’s do it together and make it a huge success!

If you have any questions, please contact us via our email address: skt.council.ocsb@gmail.com and we will direct your inquiries to our Fundraising Coordinator: Angela Doyle.

                                                New for 2014

Your out-of-town family and friends may purchase on-line to support your fundraising efforts.  The seller and school will receive credit for those sales!

To make this available, here’s what you need to do:

Go to www.lamontagne.ca – select the “buy on-line tab” – scroll down the page until you see:

ARE YOU A PARTICIPANT?

Complete the requested information (our campaign code is C154-CA184)

Click on:   GET MY PARTICIPANT CODE.  You will be issued a participant code that is unique to you!  Record this code, and let your out-of-town family and friends know what that code is – they can now shop on-line.

When they go to the Lamontagne website and choose the shop on-line tab, there is a blue banner that reads Fundraising Campaign.  Once they enter your participant code, they can shop for their products, pay on-line with their credit card, and their purchases will be shipped directly to them – with free delivery! (Available only to out-of-town purchasers)  All others must purchase through your order form and product will be shipped to the school sorted by class and by student.

          Thank you!!  in advance for your efforts and on-going support!

Agenda for the meeting of October 8, 2014

If you want a printable version, you can download the document here: http://bit.ly/sktcsc10oct2014agenda

1. Introduction
     a. Call to Order
     b. Prayer
     c. Special Presentation (10-15 min) by Pita Pit

2. Approvals
     a. Review and Approval of Agenda
     b. Review and Approval of ROD for September 18th meeting

3. Reports
     a. Principal
     b. Teacher
     c. Treasurer
     d. CSPA
     e. Community
     f. Parish

4. Sub Committees
     a. Fundraising
          i.  NASCAR
          ii. Lamontagne
     b. Communications
     c. Social
          i. Halloween Dance
     d. Playground
     e. Policy & Procedures
     f. PRO Grant
     g. Fun Fair

5. Unfinished Business
     a. Memorial for Jennifer Ashworth (October 9th)
     b. Corpus for the Cross

6. New Business

7. Round Table

8. Adjournment

Next Meeting: Thursday,November 6, 2014