CSCC - January Report

St. Gregory School 2008-9
CSCC Admin Report – Deb Clare
January 21, 2009


Effective Schools Correlates

1. Nurturing Gospel Ethos:
a. Epiphany Liturgy – Ordinary time
b. Christian unity prayer week of Jan. 19th
c. USA inauguration ceremony viewed by Gr.’s 4-8
d. Sacrament: Restored order of sacraments – Confirmation will be celebrated in gr. 2 along with 1st Eucharist as a sacrament of initiation not a sacrament of maturity.
e. Increased emphasis on Catholic protocol.

2. Clear & Focused Mission:
a. Class room belief statements:
b. St. Gregory is a faith filled school based on caring, respect & responsibility

3. Climate of High Expectations:
a. Goal mid year assessment at the Feb. Institute
i. Catholic Distinctiveness
ii. AR reading goal
iii. Safe & Orderly go

4. Instructional Leadership:
a. Brain based conference Jan. 29th & 30th. (7 / 13 schools)
b. Parent evening on Jan. 29 (St. Gabriel)
c. On going teacher math. In-service
d. Treaty in-service for all grade teachers.

5. Safe & Orderly Environment:
a. “Secure the Building” drill completed
b. “Lock down” drill in the planning with the SRO (School Resource Officer
c. Drug Ed. presentations by SRO & Regina Pats players coming.



6. Opportunity to Learn & Student Time on Task:
a. Basketball
b. Choir singing at Pats game
c. Improv
d. Skating
e. X-country skiing
f. RBL – Resource Based learning projects
g. PAA – Practical & Applied Arts activity project @ community leaders & staff.
h. Spirit days
i. Science Fair

7. Frequent Monitoring of Student Progress:
a. New electronic, web-based reporting system implementation spring 09 – full implementation 09-10.

8. Home & School Relations:
a. Thank you – thank you for all you do.
b. New Jersey request

CSCC - Meeting - December

St Gregory CSCC Minutes
December 17, 2008
MEMBERS PRESENT
Deb Clare (Principal) Angie Zborosky (Vice-Chair)
Katrina Diewold (Secretary) Michelle Kunitz
Charlotte Hinks (Treasurer) Leanne VanBetuw
Melodie Wark Kathy Desjarlais(Community Rep)
Kari Wihlidal (Communications) Lorena Miller
Tina Obrigewitsch
Darlene Perras


1. Meeting called to order at 7:25pm.
2. Adopt November minutes motion by Melody, 2nd by Leanne, all in favour
3. Treasurer Report: Motion to adopt treasure report by Darlene, 2nd by Katrina
4. Community Report: Dec 6 Santa Pancake breakfast had approx 100 people attend
5. Parish Report: Not present
6. Hot Lunch Report: Next lunch will be in February and will be a pizza lunch
7. Fundraising: Look at raffle table at February Family Dance
8. Western Pizza: Coupons will continue to be sent out & funds raised to go towards school AR program
9. Pre-School Report: New student starting in January, Kim on vacation for 2 weeks, sub arranged
10. Principle Report: Thanks to CSCC for funding Christmas Concert venue. Requesting suggestions for different locations for next year as cost of the facility has gone up substantially. Suggested grade K-5 have a Christmas concert and hold it at St Gregory. Grades 6-8 can hold a play production on a different night not related to Christmas. This would reduce the amount of people trying to attend in one night. Other suggestion was to have performance done in individual classrooms.
11. Teacher Report: none present
12. Communications Report: going well
13. Old Business:
Spirit wear – All embroidered items are complete. Getting final orders delivered. $20 from used clothing sale to go to babysitting fund
School Reader Board – reviewed quotes and pictures of options. Will vote at next meeting what sign/company we want to go with. Look at a spring installation.
Sacramental Gifts-all purchased will present to students in January. Need list from Dilhi.
Pat’s Family Fun Night – Jan 23 @700pm vs Couteny Ice. Order forms to be handed out Jan 5, add to communications report. Need orders/money back by Jan 14 and will distribute tickets to student week of Jan 19. Deb will organize the signing group to sign the national anthem at the game.
Family Dance – Feb 11 for all students and families of St Gregory to attend. Momentum Productions will DJ, cost is $250. Will set up after 330pm. Teachers will run the canteen at the dance. Will set up a Raffle Table & 50/50 draws.
Family Reading Night – look at proceeding in January

New Business: None at this time


Meeting adjourned @9:05pm. Next meeting Tues Jan 20 @7:00pm @St Gregory School

Girls Basketball team

Jan. 15th - practice 3:30-4:30
Jan. 19th - practice 3:30-4:30
Jan. 21st - Gregory @ Sacred Heart
Jan. 22nd - practice 3:30-4:30
Jan.26th - practice 3:30-4:30
Jan.28th - home game - St. Francis @ Gregory
Feb. 2nd - practice 3:30-4:30
Feb.3rd - practice 3:30-4:30
Feb.4th - Gregory @ Timothy
Feb. 9th - practice 3:30-4:30
Feb. 10th - practice 3:30-4:30
Feb.11th - Gregory @ Michael
Feb. 18th - practice 3:30-4:30
Feb. 19th - St. Peter @ St. Gregory
Feb. 23rd - practice 3:30-4:30
Feb. 25th - St. Joan @ St. Gregory
Feb. 26th - practice 3:30-4:30
Mar. 2nd - practice 3:30-4:30
Mar.3rd - practice 3:30-4:30
March 4th Girls Wind Up Tournment

Boys Basketball Team

Boys Basketball team has started and congratulations to everyone that tried out and for the players that made the team! Here is the boys schedule, please come watch the boys games and cheer them on. For any away games the team does need drivers, if you can drive please let Mrs. Hindle or Mrs. Perrey know. Thank you so much!
Jan.13th - Game 4Pm @ Gregory
Jan.14th - Practice 11:45 - Bring a lunch
Jan. 15th - Practice 8:15
Jan.19th - Practice 8:15
Jan.20th - Game away @ St. Augustin
Jan.21st - Practice 11:45 - Bring a lunch
Jan.22nd - Practice 8:15
Jan.26 - Practice 8:15
Jan.27- Game 4pm @ Gregory
Jan.28th - Practice 11:45 - Bring a Lunch
Jan. 29th - Practice 8:15
Feb.2nd - Practice 8:15
Feb.3rd - Game - away @ St. Timothy
Feb. 4th - Practice 11:45 - Bring a Lunch
Feb. 5th - Game 4pm @ Gregory
Feb. 9th - Practice 8:15
Feb. 10th - Away Game @ St. Andrew
Feb. 11th - Practice 11:45 - Bring a Lunch
Feb. 16th - Practice 8:15
Feb. 17th - Home Game 4Pm
Feb. 18th - Practice 11:45- Bring a Lunch
Feb. 19th - Practice 8:15Am
Feb. 23rd - Practice 8:15Am
Feb. 24th - Home Game 4Pm
Feb. 25th - Practice 11:45 - Bring a Lunch
Feb. 26th - Practice 8:15

February Information

February 2nd - Skating Gr.3/4 - 1:15-3:15
February 6th - CSCC Hot Lunch Pizza
February 11th - Skating Gr.4/5 & 6/7 - 1:15-3:15
Family Dance 7Pm-10Pm
February 12th - No School
February 13th - No School
February 16th - No School
February 18th - Gr.8's O'Neil All Day
February 23rd - Skating Gr.3/4 - 1Pm-3Pm
February 25th - Wacky Hair Day
Ash Wednesday

January Information

January 13th - X-Country Gr.6/7 9AM-11:30AM
January 14th - Skating Gr. 2/3 - 1:15-3:15
January 16th - Wear Black Day
January 20th - X-Country Gr. 6/7 -9AM-11:30Am
January 22nd - Skating Gr. 8 - 1:15-3:15
January 23rd - Celebration of Colours Concert
Kindergarten - 11Am & 2:45
Pats Game PM
January 27th - X-Country Gr. 6/7 All day
White Butte
January 28th - Kindergarten Tropical Day
Gym Blast Grade 6-8 PM
January 29th - TPD
January 30th - TPD

January News Letter

302 Upland Drive
Regina, Sk. S4R 5X3
Phone: 791-7340 Fax: 791-3556
http://stgregorynews.blogspot.com/

Mrs. Deb Clare – Principal Mrs. Joyce Dunn—Office Manager


Principal’s Message:

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
May the year bring God’s peace, love, joy and blessings.

We celebrate the Christmas Season until the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
on January 11th.
Merry Christmas to our Ukrainian brothers and sister who celebrate the Birth of the Lord on January 7th.

REGINA CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOARD COMMENTS
Seasons Greetings, from your Regina Catholic School Division Board of Trustees! We hope you have had a restful Christmas break and are looking forward to the remainder of the 2008-2009 school year!

Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten registration is now underway at all of our twenty-three elementary schools. To register your child for Kindergarten or Pre-Kindergarten classes please contact your local school or call the Catholic Education Centre at 791-7200. You can also expect to see this year’s advertising campaign “Thinking of Kindergarten?” popping up on local transit buses..

The Regina Catholic School Division Board of Trustees is committed to Quality Catholic Education and will take every opportunity to meet with Catholic School Community Councils. If you are interested in having a Board Member make a presentation or attend your CSCC meeting, please contact the Board of Trustees through Pat Rose at 791-7219.

We invite you to look for monthly updates from your Board of Trustees in following newsletters.
Sincerely,
Your Regina Catholic School Division Board of Trustees
New Kindergarten Registration for 2009/10
If you have a child turning 5 years old by December 2009, he/she is eligible for Kindergarten registration for the 2009/10 school year. Please contact Mrs. Dunn at the school by phoning 791-7340 to set up an appointment for registering your son or daughter. We require a birth certificate, baptism certificate and health card of your child.
Making an appointment is very important to ensure that your child experiences a positive welcome to their new school.

Invitation to Help.
We always appreciate parent, family & community support.
Please register to offer your help with any of the following:
 Classroom skating – skate tying & supervising (as per classroom letters)
 Gr. 1-3 reading partners (call the office for details)
 Gr. 6-8 activity projects (invitation letters sent home)



Teacher Professional Development Days
Two Day Conference - Thurs. Jan. 29 & 30th

Teachers will have the opportunity to be introduced to new brain-compatible learning and differentiated instruction by Martha Kaufeldt
And to develop strategies to have “Significant Conversations” with young people
by Jerry Goebel.
Parents are invited to attend the evening session
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A Prayer of Sympathy
We, as a faith community, offer our thoughts and prayers to two St. Gregory families;
Aleesha Golding, Gr. 3, lost her father Ken Golding.
Donny Hoffman, Gr. 9, lost his father, Martin Hoffman.
As a faith community we support the families in prayer

CHRISTMAS DVD’S ARE AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE FOR $2.00

CSCC Family Event School Fundraiser
St. Gregory Community at the Jan. 23rd
Regina Pat’s Hockey Game.
Come out and cheer on the World Junior Hockey Heroes.
St. Gregory Choir will be leading “Oh Canada”.
Ticket order forms have been sent home with the youngest in the family.

BEGIN WITH THE BRAIN!
3 Things Parents and Teachers NEED TO KNOW!

Guest Speaker:
Martha Kaufeldt
Master Teacher, Popular Presenter and Author

This engaging evening presentation provides recent research about
how kids’ brains grow, develop and respond to the environment. Learn valuable information about three key elements of Brain-Compatible Teaching and Learning. Understanding some “brain basics” can give parents a few guidelines that can help them
support kids’ learning at home and at school. Parents will gain specific practical strategies to help reduce children’s stress, encourage discovery play, and understand the power of having choices.
Discover how to create a brain and body compatible environment at home
that will nurture the JOY of learning!

Thursday, January 29, 2009
7 – 8pm – Doors open at 6:30

Miller Comprehensive High School Theatre

1027 College Ave.
Martha Kaufeldt is a veteran K-12 teacher, author, and popular international presenter on brain compatible learning, differentiated instruction and integrated curriculum development. In California she served as the director and trainer for the Bay Area Middle Schools project for five years. For over 23 years Martha put her expertise into practice on a daily basis as a High School English and Drama teacher, a Middle School Humanities Core teacher, and as the Lead Teacher at an alternative public elementary school in Santa Cruz County. Martha is skillful in translating recent brain research and how it should guide educational and parenting practices. Audiences appreciate her personable and humorous style.