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CUPE Local 1369 Reaches Tentative Agreement with SCDSB

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The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 1369 and the Sudbury Catholic District School Board have reached a tentative collective agreement with its custodial, maintenance and warehouse staff.

The Board’s negotiating committee will bring the tentative proposal forward to the Trustees with a recommendation for approval on Tuesday, November 18, 2008.

Paula Peroni, Board Chair and Chair of the Board’s negotiation committee and
Marc Boisvert CUPE President, stated that the tentative agreement was the result of good will and determination by both parties and the positive attitude demonstrated by both the Union and the Board negotiating teams throughout the process.

The CUPE Sudbury membership will hold a ratification vote at the
St. Albert Adult Centre on Sunday, November 16, 2008.

Nickels for the North – Kids Helping Kids

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St. Mary Catholic School participated this year in The Nickels for the North campaign, presented by VALE INCO and the Easter Seals Society. Lisa Lounsbury, District Manager for the Easter Seals Society, visited the school to inform the students that this years’ funds would go towards purchasing a wheelchair.

Easter Seals Ontario is dedicated to helping children, youth and young adults with physical disabilities. A total of 16 schools collected change over a three week period in October. The total amount of money raised was $17, 256.69! St. Mary Catholic School won FOURTH place overall (on a per capita basis) raising an amazing $628.00 for Easter Seals Kids. The grade 5/6 class was awarded a pizza party and has the opportunity to win another great prize! Thanks to all the St. Mary Monarchs for participating in this community event.

OECTA Occasional Teachers Reach Tentative Agreement with Sudbury Catholic Board

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The Sudbury Occasional Teacher Bargaining Unit of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) and the Sudbury Catholic District School Board have reached a tentative agreement with its Occasional School Teachers. The OECTA negotiating team is recommending acceptance of the contract.

The Board’s negotiating committee will bring the tentative proposal forward to the Trustees with a recommendation for approval on Tuesday, November 18, 2008.

The OECTA Occasional Teachers’ membership will hold a ratification vote at the Ukrainian Hall on Thursday, November 20, 2008.

Paula Peroni, Chair of the Sudbury Catholic District School Board and Kent MacNeill, President of the OECTA Elementary and Occasional Teachers Unit emphasize that “this tentative agreement is the product of teamwork and positive relationships.”

OECTA Secondary School Teachers Reach Tentative Agreement with SCDSB

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The Sudbury Secondary Bargaining Unit of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) and the Sudbury Catholic District School Board have reached a tentative agreement with its Catholic secondary school teachers. The OECTA negotiating team is recommending acceptance of the contract.

The Board’s negotiating committee will bring the tentative proposal forward to the Trustees with a recommendation for approval on Tuesday, November 18, 2008. Paula Peroni, Board Chair stated that “We are thrilled with the positive relationship demonstrated by both parties in arriving at this tentative agreement.” Dan Charbonneau, OECTA Secondary Unit President added, “The agreement reached is of mutual satisfaction and to the benefit of both parties. It will enable us to continue a good relationship in labour relations and in providing excellent Catholic education.
OECTA Sudbury secondary membership will hold a ratification vote in mid November.”

St. Benedict CSS to Hold Book Fair

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The St. Benedict CSS Library is excited to be holding its first Book Fair in conjunction with Chapters Book Store. This event will be held on Wednesday, November 19th, between the hours of 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

We encourage you and your child to visit the Book Fair as it will connect students to the newest and best books; books they are interested in reading. In addition, this is an excellent opportunity to get some of your Christmas shopping done early. Choose from a wide selection of books, candles, picture frames, holiday decor, and much more! If you cannot attend, you may send a Wish List to the school with your child, along with a cheque (made payable to Chapters Bookstore) for the correct amount of your purchase.

Consider this a Community Event where your family and friends can participate in helping to build our school library. With each purchase during our scheduled Book Fair, Chapters will donate a percentage of the sales to St. Benedict Library. There will be a cash door prize, and free Starbuck’s coffee to enjoy. When you arrive at the store, please register at the front desk to ensure your purchases will be directed to the school fund. Please note, that to make the fundraiser as profitable as possible, the irewards program and gift card purchases will not be included for that evening.

Thank you for encouraging your child to develop a love for reading by supporting our Book Fair. We look forward to seeing you at Chapters.

For more information, please contact Ms. Marinilli at 523-9235 (ext 362)

OECTA Elementary School Teachers Reach Tentative Agreement with SCDSB

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The Sudbury Elementary Bargaining Unit of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) and the Sudbury Catholic District School Board have reached a tentative agreement with its Catholic elementary school teachers. The OECTA negotiating team is recommending acceptance of the contract.

The Board’s negotiating committee will bring the tentative proposal forward to the Trustees with a recommendation for approval on Tuesday, November 18, 2008. Paula Peroni, Board Chair and Chair of the Board’s negotiation committee and Kent MacNeill, OECTA Elementary Unit President, stated that both parties were happy with the positive result of negotiations.

OECTA Sudbury elementary membership will hold a ratification vote at the Ukrainian Hall on Thursday, November 13, 2008.

St. Anne Catholic School Hosts Magical Math Night

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St. Anne Catholic School invited children and parents to take part in a Family Math Night at the school recently. Students and their families moved to three separate math centres throughout the evening including the one above where teachers Ms. Shonwise (left) and Mme. Lafrance and the children created a graph showing who has a stuffed bear.

Families left with a take home bag of activities that they can work on together. The evening ended with a performance by Archie the Magician, who entertained children while the parents debriefed with the teachers.

St. Anne Catholic School would like to thank Perkins Restaurant for providing dinner for the evening.

Sudbury Catholic Schools to Host Aboriginal Faith-Based Professional Development Day

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On November 28, 2008 the Sudbury Catholic District School Board will be hosting an Aboriginal Faith-Based Professional Development Day for all Sudbury Catholic Schools staff. The theme of this day will be “Sudbury Catholic Schools… Creating Hopes and Dreams Through Excellence: Bwaajige Daa (Let’s All Dream Together)”.

Vendors and information booths will promote and share Aboriginal and Catholic resources and cultural artistry in the form of crafts, books, literature and artwork. The day will include a celebration of the Liturgy with First Nation Elders at 9:00 a.m. followed by a First Nation dancing and drumming exhibition at 11:00 a.m. At 1:00 p.m. Mr. David Bouchard, prominent Métis author and public speaker will make his keynote address to the audience.

Date: November 28, 2008
Location: St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School
Time: 8:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (lunch and snacks provided)
Participant Activity: As part of the P.D. Day morning, dancers will be asked to dance during the mass – offertory procession and also as a demonstration to honour and celebrate First Nation’s cultures.

Please contact Dawn Wemigwans if you are interested in participating at 673-5620 ext. 324.

Sudbury Catholic Schools Host RPIC Ceremony

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The Sudbury Catholic District School Board hosted its second annual Regional Parent Involvement Committee (RPIC) commissioning ceremony at St. Francis Catholic School last evening. Father Pat Woods, Pastor at St. Kevin’s Church joined Sudbury Catholic Schools’ trustees, senior administration, principals, teachers, students, parents and board staff in a celebration of prayer, music and song during a special mass devoted to the commissioning of the Board’s Catholic School Councils.

“As school council representatives you are called by God to continue the mission of Jesus to ensure the high quality of Catholic education by bringing the light of Christ into our
schools and communities,” stated Father Pat when addressing the Catholic School Council Chairs.

Clara Steele, Chair of the Regional Parent Involvement Committee took the opportunity to present a webpage from the SCDSB website via the use of a “Smartboard” that was totally devoted to assisting parents and guardians in playing a pro-active role in their child’s educational experience

The new interactive Parent Involvement Webpage can be accessed through the Board’s website at http://www.sudburycatholicschools.ca/parents.

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