St Margaret Family Night February 21
Purchases can be made starting next week for Family Night Dinner!
You will be notified on SchoolCash Online when you are able to purchase.
Valentine’s Day Reminder to Parents
Valentine’s Day Reminder to Parents
Wear RED WHITE & PINK on Tuesday February 13th for color house points!
Last Chance to buy tickets on SchoolCash Online over the weekend for the Cake Walk it closes Sunday night at 12PM NO CASH ACCEPTED
Don’t forget donations for Cake Walk they can be dropped off 8-10AM and 3-4PM in front foyer. We are only asking for Cakes, Bundles of Cake Pops and Tower of Cupcakes
St Margaret Family Night February 21st
St. Margaret’s will be hosting a fun family evening on Wednesday February 21, 2024. Please join us for a pasta dinner, music, games and crafts. All family members are welcome. Dinner will be available from 5:30-7:30pm.
School Council will be sponsoring the event and will provide free meals for all current St Margaret’s students as well as siblings ages 0-4. All other adult and older sibling meals will be $15 per person.
Please note that gluten-free and vegan meals are available, please purchase the appropriate ticket from the drop down menu below. Please purchase tickets for all attending family members in the drop down below including free students and siblings ages 0-4 (ticket price $0) so we can account for the correct amount of meals.
Tickets can be purchased later today on School Cash Online
Nutrition for Learning Fundraiser Feb. 6th to 16th
Hey Scottie families,
Did you know our school has a Nutrition for Learning program that provides food to all students throughout the day?
Our school is doing a fundraiser for Nutrition for Learning and are looking for your support!
Please see the attached flyer for more information!
All donations are greatly appreciated!
Ryan Burns
Child and Youth Care Worker
St. Margaret Catholic Elementary School
February News at-a-glance
February 2024 News at-a-glance
Please continue to watch for Newswire Reminders from the Office or D2L messages in classrooms!
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Athletics:
-Grades 6-8 Boys’ Basketball tournament is Thursday February 29th at St. Benedict SS
-Grades 6-8 Girl’s Volleyball tournament is Friday February 23rd at St. Benedict SS
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Catholic School Council is planning a ‘Family Night’ for February 21st from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Mark your calendar and watch for more information. Our next meeting is Wednesday February 7th at 6:15 p.m.
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Our Director of Education Mr. Dowling visited the school Wednesday January 31st!
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EQAO Mock assessment for Grades 3 and 6 will take place in class February 12th – 26th.
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Faith:
Shrove Tuesday is Tuesday February 13th (see letter sent home: pancake details and parent volunteer requests)
Ash Wednesday celebration is February 14th at 10:30 a.m. in the gym. Guests are welcome!
FAMILY DAY is Monday February 19th – NO SCHOOL
February is Black History Month. More information and activities will be presented in class this month
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Hot lunches are organized by our Catholic School Council. New vendors are being added, so keep watching for changes. Orders are found on SchoolCash online. Orders need to be in the previous Sunday by 12:00 p.m. Please check weekly to confirm your order. Remember pizza vendors alternate!
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Inclement Weather protocol: A bell will ring at 8:35 p.m. when our supervision starts. STUDENTS SHOULD NOT ARRIVE BEFORE 8:35 A.M. Students will enter at the gym ramp and stay in the gym, supervised until the bell rings at 8:50 a.m.
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Kindergarten Registrations for September 2024 takes place February 22nd and 23rd at the school. Years 2019 / 2020 please go to the WCDSB Online Registration to preregister: https://www.wcdsb.ca/our-schools/register-for-school/entering-kindergarten/
Kernels… https://wcdsb.schoolcashonline.com/ (you may need to register)
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January monthly theme for student recognition was Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship.
February theme explores Critical Thinking and Problem Solving. The Catholic Graduate Expectation addressed is Being a Creative and Holistic Thinker and the Grandfather Teaching is the theme of Wisdom.
March Break this year begins Friday March 8th – Student return to school Monday March 18th.
MDI – Middle Years Development Instrument survey will happen between February 15th and March 8th for grades 4 to 12. See Newswire for more information.
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Please share this Newswire link with any other families not signed up: https://stmargaret.wcdsb.ca/
Nutrition for Learning is available to all our students every day! Stay tuned for an upcoming Raffle Fundraiser.
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Parking Lot Safety! Our parking lot is ONLY for staff, approved transportation vehicles and parents contacting the Office for a specific need. PLEASE find drop off and parking areas safely in the community!
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Report Cards for Term 1 will be sent home Thursday February 15th.
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Snow Safety Rules and routines are reviewed daily.
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Trips with families are common. Please contact the school Office if the student (s) will be away for any period. Please continue to contact the classroom teacher for absences and copy the office to ensure safety.
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Ukelele Club takes place Mondays from 11:35 a.m. to 12:35 p.m.
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Valentine’s Celebrations and activities will take place Tuesday February 13th to honour and respect Ash Wednesday on February 14th. More information was posted in Newswire.
All volunteers (classroom, drivers, trips etc.) will need a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check. Please go to the WCDSB link and follow the steps: https://www.wcdsb.ca/our-schools/volunteer/
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Walk to School Day is Wednesday February 7th!
Wednesdays are our SPIRIT days. Wear ‘Scottie gear or our school colours of Green and Black! Also watch for themed days and activities from our Student Leadership Team
Mr. J. Schnarr
Principal