The Education Committee is composed of the Pastor, two members appointed by him and five elected members. The Principal is not a member of the committee, but attends most meetings in an advisory role.

The PEC is responsible for assisting the Pastor in developing educational policies, preparing budgets, exercising fiscal responsibility, hiring teachers, and for the overall operation of school. As well, working together with the Principal, they will ensure that the spiritual and academic climate of the school reflect the principles outlined in the Education Committee Policy and Reference Book.

The Committee meets every second Thursday of the month. Meetings are open to parents except for in-camera sessions. Requests by non-members to speak at meetings must be made in writing and received seven days in advance. The written request must state the subject matter the non-member wishes to discuss.

 

Assumption Parish Education Committee 2009/10

Chairperson:      Maria Anderson  

Vice Chairperson: Nancy Howlin

Secretary:          Christine Behan

Treasurer:              Stan Sierpina

Policies/Marketing: Elaine Pedersen

Maintenance:         Jamie Smillie

PTA President:     Judy Parkhouse

Registration letter from Maria Anderson, PEC Chairperson:

February 10, 2010

Dear Parents,

Welcome to registration 2010! We are excited that our planning is underway for the 2010/2011 school year. Registration packages for your children, who are currently attending Assumption School, are attached.

In order to financially plan and make staffing decisions we need your support in confirming your commitment for enrollment next year. We ask that you kindly return the necessary documentation and postdated cheques back to the school promptly. Since many of the grades have the potential to become full, early registration is important. Vacancies will be advertised to the public after February 17th. Please feel free to call the office (604-485-9894) if you have any questions concerning the registration package.

We are very pleased with the level of teaching expertise that our staff, teachers and assistants offer our students.  We thank God for providing us with this wonderful group who treat our children like the special blessing that they are.

Once again, Catholic Schools Week, which will be held from February 7^th through 12^th, will coincide with our school's registration. The theme this year is “Come, Worship the Lord ”.

Some of the events taking place during the week are:

 - A Pancake Breakfast being served by Assumption students after the 9 am mass Sunday, Feb 7th. Thanks for this event go to the Knights of Columbus.

 - A Student versus Staff basketball game in the gym Wednesday Feb.10th at 12:30pm.

- Science and Art Showcase is Thursday Feb 11th from 1:00-2:30 and again at 6:30-8:00

- Pink and Red Day will be Friday, Feb. 12th

- A Free Throw Basketball Shoot will be held at the Assumption gym, Friday Feb.12th,10 am to 1:00 pm, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus

 Our annual Kindergarten Karnival will be held on February 8^th and 9^th, at which time preschool students will spend a morning/afternoon at Assumption School. Thanks go in advance to the staff and parents who are working to make this event a success.

Full-Day Kindergarten

Assumption School is pleased to announce that the Independent School Authority of the provincial government has approved Assumption School’s proposal to implement Full- Day Kindergarten in September 2010!  Since we have a designated Kindergarten classroom, resources and an experienced Kindergarten teacher, our proposal was approved.

Pre-School

A few parents have expressed the desire that Assumption School set up a preschool program.  The PEC has had a preliminary meeting to discuss the possibility, and we have started researching what needs to take place to make this happen.  If you have a child who is of pre-school age, and you are interested in enrolling in a program at Assumption, we ask that you please contact the school to let us know.

TUITION

In order to meet the additional rising costs of education, the CISVA recommended that we increase tuition fees by $10-15.00 per child.  The Parish Education Committee decided then to increase monthly tuition fees by $15 per family. The tuition for Grades 8 and 9 is set a little higher than that of Kindergarten through Grade 7, taking into consideration that in the higher grades we are offering programs that have more expenses.

Thank you again for supporting our school!

Maria Anderson  PEC Chairperson

Monthly tuition fee schedule for the 2010-2011 school year:

                                                 CONTRIBUTOR’S RATE              NON-CONTRIBUTOR’S RATE

1 Child (Grade K - 7)                         $221.00                                               $246.00

1 Child (Grade 8 - 9)                          $241.00                                               $266.00

2 Children (K - Grade 7)                    $272.00                                               $297.00

2 Children (K - Grade 9)                    $292.00                                               $317.00

3 or more Children (K - Grade 7)       $323.00                                               $348.00

3 or more Children (K - Grade 9)       $343.00                                               $368.00

Catholics who have Sunday envelopes and contribute regularly qualify for the Contributor’s Rate. The reason for the lower fee is recognition that an individual or family, within the Parish, is contributing to the Church. Each year, the parish subsidizes the school financially to balance the school’s budget.

TUITION RECEIPTS ISSUED FOR THE 2010/2011 TAXATION YEAR

Parents will receive income tax receipts that are issued for that portion of tuition fees paid that can be attributed to religious instruction. Parents should submit this tax receipt under the Charitable Donations Schedule 9 section of their annual income tax return. By doing this, the donor will receive a tax credit which in fact will considerably reduce the actual tuition paid.  This tax credit is not dependent on income because it is claimed under the charitable donations section of the tax return.

It’s cheaper that you think! Income Tax relief reduces your cost of tuition! 

Example for a family with one student in school for 2009:

Monthly tuition of $206 x 10 months  = $2,060.00

Tax credit on first $200 x 15% = $30.90

Tax credit on remainder of tuition  $1860 x 29% = $539.40

Total Savings on tuition:  $30.90+$539.40 = $570.30

This reduces your tuition:  $2,060.00 - $570.30 = $1489.70 / 10 = $148.97 per month

            The following chart shows tuition fees for 2009/2010 at Assumption and three lower mainland elementary schools. Where bussing is provided, it is as an extra charge at the lower mainland schools contacted and is not included in the tuition fees.

                                    Monthly Tuition Fee Comparison 2010

                                    1 Child          2 Children      3 Children

Assumption                 $221.00          $272.00           $323.00

St. Mary's                   $205.00          $350.00           $400.00

St. Edmund's               $235.00          $425.00           $425.00

St. Francis                   $215.00          $355.00           $500.00