Parents
Forms & Correspondence
School Parking Lot
The school parking lot is designed for staff parking only and cannot accommodate parents drop off and pick up of their children. City of Ottawa By-Law enforcement has been monitoring our parking lot on most school days. Some parents who have pulled into the designated Accessible Parking spots to pick up or drop off students have received stiff fines.
Parents who drive their children to and from school are kindly asked to avoid the school parking lot and use the 'Kiss n Ride' single- file lane in the mornings and park appropriately on the city streets at dismissal time. Thank you for keeping our community safe!
The 'Kiss n' Ride' lane closes at 9:10 a.m.sharp. If you arrive late, please ensure you sign your child in at the door.
Catholic School Council
The School Council is comprised of the school Principal, and members representing:
Parents/guardians
Teaching Staff
Community Representatives
Our next meeting is Tuesday, May 16, 2023 @ 6:30 pm. Please email mpbparentcouncil@gmail.com before May 15th, if you wish to attend. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of most months at 6:30 PM in the Library Commons at MPB School. For more information, please contact mpbparentcouncil@gmail.com.
All parents/guardians are welcome to attend and join - we value your input.
MPB Catholic School Council Constitution
2022-2023 School Council members:
Co-Chair: Sabrina Cornwall
Co-Chair: Erin Mailhot
Treasurer: Michael Cornwall
Secretary: Elizabeth Huerdler
CSPA Rep: Maria Perez
Parish Rep: Tara Goddard
Social Media Rep: Nathaniel Venasse
Community Rep: Jen Cunningham
Councillors at Large:
Fiona Mutunwazi
Caterina Silletta
Angie Hall
Franck Yonga
Holly Grossman
Jeff Benson
Katie Donnelly O'Neill
Kelsey McIntosh
Lawrence Cucka
Leda Cucka
Liz Bridges
Nathalie Mughrabi
Rose Asanji
Sarah Scavone
Teacher Co-Representatives: Chris Truelove & Nancy DaSilva
Principal: Vincenza Nicoletti
School Council members provide input and advice to the Principal on topics such as:
local calendar of events and activities
school code of student behavior
school curriculum and program goals
selection of the Principal through the identification of a profile-type for the school
school budget priorities
school-community communication strategy, i.e., methods of reporting to parents and the community
extra-curricular activities in the school
The School Council needs your voice, your input, your contribution to make the school better for all students, including yours!
Meeting Dates & Minutes: 2022-23
March 2023 - no meeting
April 2023 Agenda
May 2023
June 2023
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Board-wide Parent Organizations
Catholic School Parents’ Association (CSPA)
The Catholic School Parents’ Association (CSPA) is a volunteer group representing all Ottawa Catholic School Board parents. They are a resource for school councils and the parent community for information on local and provincial education issues. Through their website, Twitter feed, and email newsletters, they we 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 CSPA's e-mail list, follow CSPA on Twitter, or attend CSPA monthly meetings.
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.
OCSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)
The Ottawa Catholic School Board Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is a provincially mandated committee made up of parents, a trustee, a principal and the Director of Education. The purpose of PIC is to support, encourage and enhance parent engagement at the school board level in order to improve student achievement and well-being. The parent members of the OCSB PIC are appointed by CSPA.