Parents
Forms & Correspondence
How to update your parent contact information
OCSB Math at Home - Resources to support math learning at home
School Newsletters
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Weekly Newsletters can be translated into a first language.
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Weekly Notes
August 28, 2023 - Parent/Guardian New Year Checklist
Catholic School Council
The School Council is comprised of the school Principal, and members representing:
Parents/guardians
Teaching Staff
Community Representatives
What is a school council?
The St. Emily Catholic School Council are elected and appointed members that serve in an advisory role to the School Principal and, on occasion, to the Board. In partnership with the school, home and parish the school council will strive to attain the highest quality education for each student. With a child at St Emily, you are encouraged to participate and to ensure that the teachings and values of Jesus Christ are integrated in all aspects of school life. St. Emily Catholic School Council supports a nurturing, welcoming, and safe learning environment that celebrates the education of the whole child: spiritual, intellectual, physical, social and emotional.
Contact Us:
E-mail: council.stemily@gmail.com
Facebook: @StEmilyCouncil
2024-2025 School Council members:
Chairperson – Janice Vanderwel
Vice-Chairperson -Emalie Ujjainwalla
Secretary - Jessica Taylor
Treasurer - Abirami (Abby) Yoganathan
Co-Treasurer -Sarah Nazarenko
CSPA Rep - Sabine Bowerman
Fundraising Rep - Megan Pettit
Lunch Rep - Vacant
Parish Rep - Vacant
Members at Large - Theresa Krepelka, Ana Bustamante, Caroline Nguyen, Pali Pahal
Teacher Rep Rachel Cleasby
Principal: Greg Rusch
Meeting Dates & Minutes: 2024 - 2025
This is the first meeting of the school year. At this meeting, we will elect our upcoming Catholic School Council Members.
September 19 Agenda/ 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.