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Jingle Jam

Jingle Jam 2021

**Because of the problems accessing the previous link, all the contents of the link are in the email found below.**

We are very excited to share all the details about Jingle Jam 2021, a virtual event that will take place each day between Dec. 6 and 10th, 2021.

Want to learn more about the free events for kids and families, and for details about the gift card draws for event participation and our fundraising silent auction? Please open the attached document for ALL the details. If you have any questions, please email us at gsparentcouncil@gmail.com .

Hello and Happy Advent!

It is hard to believe that we are a mere week away from the Jingle Jam. Because it is a virtual event again this year, we are planning an entire week of fun activities for the GS Community! Here is a breakdown of the events that we have planned throughout the week!

Jingle Jam 2021

Monday, Dec. 6

Tuesday, Dec. 7

Wednesday, Dec. 8

Thursday,

Dec 9

Friday, Dec 10

Silent Auction opens at 9 am

Bidding online at 32auctions.com and direct link sent Monday morning.

Bidding ongoing online at 32auctions.com

Bidding ongoing online at 32auctions.com

Bidding ongoing online at 32auctions.com

Silent Auction closes at 7pm

Craft bags sent home

Photos of completed items can be sent to Parent Council email address

Photos of completed items can be sent to Parent Council email address

Encourage kids to wear button from craft kit, compare designs

Photos of completed items can be sent to Parent Council email address

Draw—Kinder, Primary, Jr. for all kids + extra entries for those who submitted pics of completed crafts.

Christmas Trivia 7 pm- free online Kahoot-based game with link for all families.

7 pm Knights of Columbas virtual Christmas concert & fundraiser

Candy Cane Train

From 6 -7:30

Draw for families who’ve sent in proof of participation in events.

Activity/Craft Bags

Bags will be distributed on Monday, Dec 6. They are similar to those we put together last year, and one addition this year is the button craft. The students are invited to wear them on Wednesday during Red and Green Day.

Christmas Trivia

Online, free Christmas trivia will be available to all families via Kahoot. The link will be sent to each family, and the game will open at 7 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 7th.

Participation Draws and Ongoing Entries

Although we can’t all be together we thought it would be fun to share the fun that our families have during the week. Every student will automatically be entered into a draw to win one of three $25 Indigo gift cards. Students can earn additional entries with each photo of their completed crafts sent to gsparentcouncil@gmail.com.

A separate draw for an Ultimate Dining $50 gift card will also take place on Friday for families who share photos of their participating in the events. Please also send these photos to gsparentcouncil@gmail.com.

Spirit Day

Red and Green Day - dress in red and green from head to toe on Wednesday, Dec. 8th!

Students are also encouraged to wear their buttons from the craft bags.


Candy Cane Train

Families are invited to use our specially prepared map and go for a stroll around Blackburn Hamlet, admiring Christmas lights and gathering candy canes at host locations (marked on the map).

This event will run Thursday, Dec 9, from 6-7:30 pm.

We have a few more surprises up our sleeves, and we’ll share them as the week unfolds.

Interested in helping?

  • Do you live in Blackburn Hamlet? Would you be willing to hand out candy canes to Candy Cane Train participants? If you would like to be a host location–we supply the candy canes–please email gsparentcouncil@gmail.com by December 1st to indicate your interest.

  • Do you have items to donate to the silent auction, perhaps from your small business or gift stash? Please let us know at gsparentcouncil@gmail.com

  • Do you want to support the Parent Council’s ongoing initiatives while Christmas shopping (or at any time)?

We cannot explain how excited we are about this year’s Jingle Jam, and we look forward to celebrating the holiday season with you and your family!

Your Good Shepherd Parent Council

2021/2022


Jingle Jam Baskets

Good afternoon Good Shepherd Families,

Online donations for the Jingle Jam fundraiser classroom baskets will be closing tonight at 11:59 pm. Don't miss your chance to donate money! Please note that donation item can still be sent in with your child until Wednesday the 1st of December.

**Stay tuned for more information on the exiting Jingle Jam events which will take place all week long during the week of Dec. 6-10th.**

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Thank you from your Good Shepherd Parent Council.


Disney Trivia Night

Good afternoon Good Shepherd Families,

Join Good Shepherd’s Parent Council for our first Family Trivia Night!

We’ll be celebrating all things Disney, with a Kahoot style trivia game. Compete with others in our GS community and enjoy a night of Disney Magic. Funds go towards Parent Council- Sponsored incentives and programs, including Luv 2 Groove, Scientists in the School and more. The Kahoot link will be sent out the day of the event.


Please feel free to email gsparentcouncil@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Disney Trivia Night



Fundraising - Mabel's Labels and FundScrip

Info about Mabel's Labels:


This year we are excited to share that we have teamed up with Mabel's Labels to provide our families with a fun and easy way to stay organized and support the parent council all year long!

Simply click "Support a Fundraiser" and enter Good Shepherd Parent Council and a percentage of your purchase will go towards the Parent Council and the programming we do for our students!


FundScrip Fundraiser:


Our Parent Council has teamed up with a second year-round fundraiser to provide our families with an innovative way to support the Parent Council’s programming for our students – by purchasing gift cards for your everyday purchases (i.e. groceries, gifts, gas, household items.) Visit www.fundscrip.com and enter the Good Shepherd code 7LU8XK, and a percentage of your gift card purchases will go towards the Parent Council and the programming we do for our students.


School Council Pizza Orders

School Council Pizza Order Tuesday 23 November - Tuesday 25th January

ORDER DUE. Friday 12th of November 2021 LATE ORDERS WILL NOT BE ACCOMMODATED. SchoolCash Online only.

Good Shepherd Catholic School Council is pleased to offer pizza lunches every Tuesday. We thank our good friends and partners at Pizza Pizza, offering $2.50 for a slice of Cheese pizza and $2.75 for a slice of Pepperoni

Please note: Should your child not be at school on a day lunch has been ordered, no refund will be provided.

Thank you for your support and participation!

Good Shepherd Student Council

The School Council is comprised of the school Principal, and members representing:

  • Parents/guardians

  • Teaching Staff

  • Community Representatives

School Council meetings take place on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 pm via Google Meets.

If you would like to attend any School Council meetings, please contact Patti Linn, Chair, at snowyowllinn@gmail.com to be added to the invitation list.

All parents/guardians are welcome to attend and join - we value your input.

2020 - 2021 School Council members:

Chairs: Sarah MacDonald-McLean & Katie Moyle

Secretary: Jaclyn Hamilton

Treasurer: Jennie Thompson

Community Representative:

Parish Rep: Beth Jaz

Virtual Academy Rep:

Catholic School Parent Association:

Active School Travel Initiative Representative: Jenn Henderson

Health and Safety Representative: Jenn Henderson

Teacher Representative: Nick Kawka

Principal: Maureen MacKillop-DiMillo

Members at Large: Erika Coghill, Erin Johnson, Rania Skliar, Catherine Quinn, Carissa Morris, Jennifer Allin, Jen Read, Dianna Chepita, Emily Reuvers


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 ie 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: 2021 - 2022

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April

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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.