Parents
Forms & Correspondence
How to update your contact information
OCSB Math at Home - Resources to support math learning at home
School Parking Lot/OSTA information
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 school community safe!
The 'Kiss n' Ride' lane closes at 9:10 a.m.sharp. If you arrive late, please ensure you park to accompany your child and sign your child in, at the door.
OSTA:
Parents - Ottawa Student Transportation Authority
Visit the OSTA website to learn more Walking Route Maps, and Pedestrian Safety Tips: Active Transportation - Ottawa Student Transportation Authority
Catholic School Council
The School Council is comprised of the school Principal, and members representing:
Parents/guardians
Teaching Staff
Community Representatives
Want to become more involved in your children's school? Why not attend the School Council meetings? During these meetings, upcoming fundraising efforts are discussed, as well as other School Council initiatives. As our Principal and Teacher representative also attend these meetings, attending School Council Meetings provides insight into additional initiatives taking place at the school. You do not have to be a voting member to have a voice or to see what's happening, so please join us - we value your input.
MPB Catholic School Council Constitution
Our next Regularly Scheduled Catholic School Council Meeting is Tuesday, December 17, 2024 @ 6:30 pm.
Please email mpbparentcouncil@gmail.com before December 16th, if you wish to attend. Meetings are typically held on the third Tuesday of most months at 6:30 PM in the Learning Commons (Library) at MPB School. All parents are encouraged and welcomed to attend
Upcoming Events:
Monsignor Paul Baxter Catholic Parent Council Presents...MPB Christmas Jingle and Mingle
Thursday, December 12, 6-8 PM
This year’s event will include a silent auction with many great prizes to be won, including tickets to sporting events, passes to local museums and play-places, restaurant gift cards, toys, ski passes, home decor and more! Be sure to check out all the prizes on our social media over the coming days: Facebook Instagram
Please contact MPBParentcouncil@gmail.com
2024-25 School Council members :
Co-Chair: Liz Bridges
Co-Chair: Veronica Lega
Treasurer: Michael Cornwall
Secretary: Ana Patenaude
CSPA Rep: Stephanie Duggan
Administrative Rep: Chelsea Keyes
Parish Rep: (If Interested please email council)
Social Media Rep: Holly Grossman
Community Rep: Jen Cunningham
Lunch Coordinator: Elizabeth Huerdler
Greening Lead: Kelsey McIntosh
Councillors at Large:
Voting Members:
Angie Hall
Brianne Roberge
Erin Mailhot
Fiona Mutungwazi
Franakh Elavia
Lilani Pretorius
Maria Perez
Sabrina Cornwall
Stephanie Fulcher
Sweta Shah
Members at large:
Neela Singh
Diane Banaschewski
Pin Yi Wu
Jen Decarlo
Teacher Co-Representatives: Chris Truelove & Michele Emond
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!
2024-25 Event Dates Nov- June
Fall Movie Night - Friday, Nov. 22
Christmas Party - Thurs. Dec 12
Dance-A-Thon - Thurs. Jan. 30 (TBC)
BP Pizza Night - Monday, Feb 10
Trivia Night - Friday Feb. 28
Spring Movie Night - Friday, March 21 (Lenten Initiative Donation)
Sweet Street (Cake Raffle) - Friday, May 16
End-Of-Year Party - Tuesday, June 10
Meeting Dates & Minutes:
Tuesday October8 - Adhoc Budget Meeting
December 17, 2024
January 21, 2025
February 18, 2025
March 18, 2025
April 15, 2025
May 20, 2025
June 17, 2025
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.