1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

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

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Identifying & Overcoming Challenges
Kathy/Shawna

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