RND School Council Agenda Sept 29 2020

Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School Catholic School Council Meeting Tuesday, September 29, 2020 6:30 p.m – Virtual Teams Meeting MINUTES Attendees: Prayer: led by Terri Daniel Stand at the crossroads, and look, Ask for the ancient paths, Ask where the good way is, And walk in it, And you will find rest for your souls Jeremiah 6:16 Welcome & Introductions: new Vice-Principal, Paul Melim, Terri Daniel, Joanna Besselinn Election of Executive and Members: Chair: Business Arising: a) Meeting dates New Business:       Student Generated Funds Report: MYSP One pager Student Council Report Pastoral Care Team Report Teacher’s Report Principal’s Report Correspondence: Adjournment: Next meeting date: _ Possible Meeting Dates September 29th - 6:30pm October 20rth - 6:30pm November 24th - 6:30pm February 16th - 6:30pm April 20th - 6:30pm May 25th - 6:30pm RND Student Council September Report RND Student Council Instagram: @rndstudcouncil RND Student Council Twitter: @rndstudcouncil Head Girl: Elli Parsons Head Boy: Mark Rostek Comm Rep: Hannah Keyes Treasurer: Lily Rich PAW Rep: Cassidy Hodgson RND Pastoral Services- Chaplaincy October is the month of the Most Holy Rosary It is such a simple prayer and yet it brings many graces Students and staff have already been raising their hearts to God in this prayer and others as we ask God's healing and comforting touch to continue in the life of our students who have been involved in vehicle accidents Please pray in a special way this month for Caleb who is still in ICU, and for comfort for his family in this challenging time Welcome Grade 9's! Friar Jim and Mary Elaine made available Tau Crosses to all of our incoming Grade 9's as a visible sign of welcome and belonging to the RND community A tau cross looks more like a capital 'T' and was favoured by St Francis of Assisi and his followers for it's many layers of symbolism St Francis is well known for his work in Multifaith dialogue and we hope that students of all faith traditions and none will feel comfortable upholding the values that go along with this symbol RND Chaplaincy on D2L In this time of social distancing many of our outreach groups are having to find new ways to gather We now have a D2L page that all students and staff can access if they want to learn more about various groups and clubs offered through our department We will be working with mentors from Queen's University's 'African Caribbean Students' Association' to support students of colour to discuss issues and work on ideas that matter to them in the days to come There are also chances for us to start thinking creatively on maintaining our Gold Eco-Schools status The 'Faith In Action Team' (FIAT) would like to work on our $1000 Club (100 people each giving $10 towards a cause) and other charity and justice initiatives throughout the year Check it out and contact Mary Elaine if you're interested in any of these and other groups! cartym@alcdsb.on.ca FIAT - Money from last year was finally collected and sent on to 'Chalice' in support of our Twin School in Tanzania in the amount of $1500 Thank you Panthers for your generosity! Patron Saint of the Internet and Social Media? The beatification of Carlo Acutis is scheduled to take place in Assisi on Thanksgiving week-end (October 10th) Look up this young, modern day saint for inspiration and to ask for his intercession! Teacher Report RND Parent Council Meeting Sept 29th 2020 @ 6:30 pm DAILY SCHEDULE: OCTOMESTER 1-4 DATES: Sept – Oct 12 Oct 13 – Nov 12 Nov 13 – Dec 15 Dec 16 – Jan 28 ATHLETICS & EXTRA-CURRICULAR CLUBS:  There will be no interschool extracurricular athletics for the fall season as decided by KASSAA (Kingston Area Secondary School Athletic Association  Extra-curriculars will not run until further notice SPECIAL EDUCATION:  IEPs will be mailed home Oct 9th  The Special Education model this year will be for SERTs to go into classrooms as opposed to students going to the resource room for assistance This is done to maintain cohorts as much as possible STUDENT SERVICES:  Timetable changes are now complete  As of Thursday Sept 10th students can book an appointment online if they need to speak with the Guidance Counsellor  If parents need to contact a guidance counsellor they are to call the secretary of Student Serves, Mrs Monica Warren Please not email the guidance counsellor directly  Face-to-face visits with parent(s)/guardian(s) will not take place until further notice  College and university presentations will be virtual until further notice Scheduled presentations are listed on the school calendar on the school website  The Ontario Universities Fair, The College Information Program, and The University Information Program are all cancelled this year  All Dual-Credit courses are online this year INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE:  Welcome and orientation grade meetings are underway  The fee for certificate courses and Pre IB courses is $310 Fees are to be paid using the School Cash Online service  The IB program at RND will continue to deliver the full IB curriculum in each subject area without disruption or impairment OTHER MISC ITEMS:  Textbook deposits are still required this year Families should forward a cheque for $100 postdated to March 1, 2020 Families can also choose to leave a deposit of $100 for textbooks at School Cash Online  Student Fees must be paid online The fee varies by grade Check out the newsletter for specifics  There are no bus passes this year in order to maintain seating plans and safety protocols Principal’s Report We continue to create and revise safety plans (entrances closest to class and breaks and lunches by grade) and welcome your input The self-screening tool is important as is your reinforcing our expectation that students maintain physical distance, even outside, when masks are off The students a great job inside but need some reinforcement outdoors Thanks in advance! We take the safety of all –students and staff – very seriously  ... Dates September 29th - 6:30pm October 20rth - 6:30pm November 24th - 6:30pm February 16th - 6:30pm April 20th - 6:30pm May 25th - 6:30pm RND Student Council September Report RND Student Council. .. Instagram: @rndstudcouncil RND Student Council Twitter: @rndstudcouncil Head Girl: Elli Parsons Head Boy: Mark Rostek Comm Rep: Hannah Keyes Treasurer: Lily Rich PAW Rep: Cassidy Hodgson RND Pastoral... inspiration and to ask for his intercession! Teacher Report RND Parent Council Meeting Sept 29th 2020 @ 6:30 pm DAILY SCHEDULE: OCTOMESTER 1-4 DATES: Sept – Oct 12 Oct 13 – Nov 12 Nov 13 – Dec 15 Dec 16