Catholic School Parent Council TOGETHER ONE VOICE Wednesday, October 14th Kathy & Shawna THANK YOU! On the night of the BJ – testament to your commitment You are ambassadors for your community – you are the one to tell the story, bring people on board, & you are people of service We all want our schools to be the best they can be for the kids, there are so many roles for parents …that together you may with ONE VOICE glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:6

Overview of CSPC : Vision and Mission Moving Forward Introductions Overview of CSPC : Vision and Mission Moving Forward Kathy …. This is what we’re doing? Purpose of the session is through focused discussions is to share and energize each other to make the experieince for each child, staff and parent positive Vibrant and effective CSPC’s working towards common goal of enhancing school life for their children. Why are we here? What is our mission? How do we achieve our goals? As mentioned … we have a new pastoral plan and we are year one YEAR OF THE FAMILY – We’ve been about this since the beginning of our board days.. We’re trying to recognize, build and live the value of home, school and church working together Moving Forward - Parents are valuable partners and their involvement provides a richer educational experience – with curriculum, but also in living our Catholic Graduate Expectations and creating global citizenship.. Social justice, curriculum , personal and social development Our key to success …. Involving other parents? The relationships are key Everyone wants their school to be the best – involvement is key – sometimes it’s a matter of tapping someone on the shoulder with a direct invitation …that together you may with ONE VOICE glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:6

Introduce each other… Take a few minutes to chat with your elbow partner …. Introduce them – name, school, and tell what they want to get out this evening …that together you may with ONE VOICE glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:6

Creating & Sustaining An Effective CSPC Building Relationships Making Things Happen Moving Forward SHAWNA? What we’re taking about tonight? Welcome and inclusive-invite and welcome all parents to authentically participate Be open to new people and new ideas Share common goal of putting the children at the center of all decisions …that together you may with ONE VOICE glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:6

RECRUITMENT https://www.facebook.com/IDKhowshedoesit# …that together you may with ONE VOICE glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:6

Building Relationships Welcome and inclusive Common Goals and Vision Collaboration Succession Planning Shawna …that together you may with ONE VOICE glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:6

Shawna Have fun with it…don’t take yourselves too seriously.

Making Things Happen Developing the Team Planning Events Fundraising Managing Roles & Responsibilities Shawna …that together you may with ONE VOICE glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:6

What’s Going On Around Here? What are the some of the initiatives your CSPC has implemented at your school that you feel are successfully engaging the parent community? Kathy Every school has successes and areas of growth Limited opportunities for Councils to connect, share best practices MATERIALS: Chart paper, stickeys …. Opportunity to share …that together you may with ONE VOICE glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:6

Identifying & Overcoming Challenges Kathy/Shawna

Moving Forward Celebrate Engage Collaborate Reflect Keep the students at the center of every decision