Free June 4 Seminar at St. Martha Catholic School

I wanted to relay a seminar invitation that has been circulated by the St. Martha's CSAC to all GTA CSAC's (as we have) for their free seminar (with childcare) on the evening of Monday, June 4th. RSVP by Wednesday, May 30. St. Martha is on Sheppard Avenue, in Downsview. Here's the full invitation:

St. Martha Catholic School Advisory Council (CSAC) invites all parents to attend:

How to Get Out The Door in the Morning

Special guest with Doone Estey, BA, MA

(Certified Adlerian Parent Educator, a longtime workshop facilitator

and mother of 4 teenagers)

RSVP is required in order to provide adequate Pizza & Refreshments for Parents in attendance and to arrange Childcare. Everyone is Welcome!!!

When:  Monday June 4, 2012 @ 7-8:30 PM

Where:  St. Martha’s Gymnasium (1865 Sheppard Ave. W.)

• Are you too controlling, not controlling enough?
• Too many power struggles in the morning?
• Wish you had more cooperation and less backtalk?

What you will learn:

• Responses that create more cooperation
• The use of consequences and other positive discipline methods
• How to handle everyday problems such as mealtime, getting dressed and dawdling
• The parenting style that has the best long-term impact on your child

For Teachers and Parents alike - Bring Out the Best in Children by Fostering Respect, Cooperation and Responsibility

RSVP email csac.stmartha@tcsdsb.org or call (416)397-6800 ext. 88344, by Wednesday May 30, 2012, indicating:

• Your Name
• Number of attendees
• Number of childcare spots required and ages

Best Regards,


John McAteer
Chair, St. Agnes CSAC