Welcome
St. Clare School has a vibrant and very active CSAC (Catholic School Advisory Council) made up of parents, teachers, and school administrators. This website is our latest endeavor and is still in the working stages so please bear with us while we get it up and running properly.
About St. Clare Catholic School
St. Clare School is a Catholic Elementary School located at 124 Northcliffe Blvd. in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Click here for our school wesite: St.Clare School website
Click here for our school wesite: St.Clare School website
St. Clare School is fortunate to have a wonderful daycare located right in it's building. If you would like more information about the Harmony Childcare Centre please email: harmonycc@on.aibn.com or visit their website at: www.harmonychildcarecentre.com
NEW St. Clare School Day Schedule (starting September 2012)
8:30 am : School Starts
9:40 am - 9:55 am : Recess
11:05 am : JK/SK morning class end time (tentative)
11:35 am - 12:35 pm : Lunch
12:55 pm : JK/SK afternoon class start time (tentative)
1:40 pm - 1:55 pm : Recess
3:30 pm : School Ends
9:40 am - 9:55 am : Recess
11:05 am : JK/SK morning class end time (tentative)
11:35 am - 12:35 pm : Lunch
12:55 pm : JK/SK afternoon class start time (tentative)
1:40 pm - 1:55 pm : Recess
3:30 pm : School Ends
What is CSAC?
The following description is taken from http://www.tcdsb.org/csac/
The Toronto Catholic District School Board believes that schools must foster the spiritual, physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of all students by using the various resources of the community of which they are a part.
That schools must draw on the vast knowledge and expertise available in the community and involve its many resources, especially the family and the parish, in the schooling of children. That working together collaboratively is a way a living which is deeply rooted in God's Word; That the establishment of Catholic School Advisory Councils is congruent with the spirit of its present policy on parent and community involvement, with its four strategic directions (Gospel Values, Collaborative Leadership, Decentralized Decision-Making and Transforming the Learning Experience) and with the spirit of the Building Bridges initiative; That Catholic School Advisory Councils can be the vehicle for empowering the school community to actively acknowledge its resources and utilize them in support of student learning;
That Catholic School Advisory Councils can be the forum through which parents and community can have a voice in education of children. Therefore, a properly constituted Catholic School Advisory Council shall be established in each school, subject to the requirements of the Education Act and the TCDSB Policies, Guidelines and Operating Procedures for Catholic School Advisory Councils, and shall function in an advisory role to the school principal and, where appropriate, to the Board.
Catholic School Advisory Councils shall bring appropriate community resources into the school and shall recognize the right of parents to participate in the Catholic education of their children.
The Toronto Catholic District School Board believes that schools must foster the spiritual, physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of all students by using the various resources of the community of which they are a part.
That schools must draw on the vast knowledge and expertise available in the community and involve its many resources, especially the family and the parish, in the schooling of children. That working together collaboratively is a way a living which is deeply rooted in God's Word; That the establishment of Catholic School Advisory Councils is congruent with the spirit of its present policy on parent and community involvement, with its four strategic directions (Gospel Values, Collaborative Leadership, Decentralized Decision-Making and Transforming the Learning Experience) and with the spirit of the Building Bridges initiative; That Catholic School Advisory Councils can be the vehicle for empowering the school community to actively acknowledge its resources and utilize them in support of student learning;
That Catholic School Advisory Councils can be the forum through which parents and community can have a voice in education of children. Therefore, a properly constituted Catholic School Advisory Council shall be established in each school, subject to the requirements of the Education Act and the TCDSB Policies, Guidelines and Operating Procedures for Catholic School Advisory Councils, and shall function in an advisory role to the school principal and, where appropriate, to the Board.
Catholic School Advisory Councils shall bring appropriate community resources into the school and shall recognize the right of parents to participate in the Catholic education of their children.
What can you do?
There are many ways parents can be part of their child's education. Taking an interest in your child's work is a great first step. Teachers are your best resource for understanding the curriculum and what is expected of your child.
Also important is becoming aware of all the other activities going on at school. Much information is sent home through newsletters and calendars and we are hoping that this website will also help keep you up to date with all the latest news.
CSAC meetings are another great source of information and all parents are welcome to join in any time. Don't worry, you will not be recruited to volunteer if you decide to come to a meeting. That being said, you will become aware of all the areas in which we gratefully welcome volunteers. Other topics discussed are community issues, educational advancements or areas of concern, needs of the school etc. Free childcare is provided during the meetings but please email stclarescac@gmail.com with the number of children you will be bringing and their ages so that we can be sure to have the appropriate number of care givers.
Check our School Calendar for our next meeting. We hope to see you there.
Also important is becoming aware of all the other activities going on at school. Much information is sent home through newsletters and calendars and we are hoping that this website will also help keep you up to date with all the latest news.
CSAC meetings are another great source of information and all parents are welcome to join in any time. Don't worry, you will not be recruited to volunteer if you decide to come to a meeting. That being said, you will become aware of all the areas in which we gratefully welcome volunteers. Other topics discussed are community issues, educational advancements or areas of concern, needs of the school etc. Free childcare is provided during the meetings but please email stclarescac@gmail.com with the number of children you will be bringing and their ages so that we can be sure to have the appropriate number of care givers.
Check our School Calendar for our next meeting. We hope to see you there.
