TODAY is our ECO Fair 2019! Set-up time for participants will be 4-5:30 PM.
The ECO Fair will run from 6-8 PM. Come on out to see some wonderful student learning about the environment.
Questions can be directed to Kimberly Namespetra-Sullivan kimberly.namespetrasullivan@wcdsb.ca
Thank you…
Only 5 days until ECOFair!
All students that have been working hard to prepare a project, please see the attached handbook to ensure that you have the correct times and procedures for Tuesday. Have a great weekend!
One week to go until
ECO Fair 2019!
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 from 6 – 8 PM
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic School
and
Clemens Mill Public School
are excited to be joining together
for an evening showcase of student learning
about the environment.
For more information please contact:
kimberly.namespetrasullivan@wcdsb.ca
St. Margaret of Scotland School Community,
National Volunteer Week is April 7th to the 13th. The theme is ‘The Volunteer Factor – Lifting Communities’ We appreciate and thank ALL Volunteers!!
St. Margaret Volunteer Appreciation
In appreciation of volunteer support at St. Margaret,
we extend this invitation for all volunteers to attend a
Volunteer Social
What: Light Lunch
When: Wednesday, April 10th, 2019
Drop in from 11:35 a.m. -12:35 p.m.
Where: St. Margaret School Library
Please RSVP asap
to (519) 622-6100 or Email to Adrienne.Idzik@wcdsb.ca
To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world. ~ Mark Nolan
Mr. Jodie Schnarr,
your Principal
FAITH
Lord God,
You loved this world so much,
That you gave your one and only Son,
That we might be called your children too.
Lord, help us to live in the gladness and grace
Of Easter, every day.
Let us have hearts of thankfulness
For your sacrifice.
Let us have eyes that look upon
Your grace and rejoice in our salvation.
Help us to walk in that mighty grace
And tell your good news to the world.
All for your glory do we pray, Lord,
Amen.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE OFFICE
Please remember our Safe Arrival Program. It is the Parent’s/ Guardian’s obligation to call the school if students are absent (519-622-6100). If students are late, they must check in at the office, sign in and take a late pass to be welcomed into the class.
Student Lunches: When special lunches are brought to the school, they are left at the office with the child’s name and classroom labelled on them. Students are expected to come to the office to pick them up at lunch time.
UMBRELLA PROJECT
During the month of March, we focused on the skill of AUTONOMY!
The April Umbrella Skill is Intrinsic Motivation.
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· Motivation that comes from inside you instead of from external rewards like money or grades · The pleasure a person gets from the task itself · The drive to do something because it is interesting, challenging and absorbing · The motivation to adopt or change a behavior for your own happiness
1. Increases time spent in a positive mood 2. Improves engagement at school 3. Higher levels of academic success 4. Improves creativity 5. Improves our coping strategies 6. Helps us stick with tasks longer |
ECO / GREEN TEAM
We are excited about the upcoming ECO Fair. It is a collaboration between St. Margaret and Clemens Mill students on Tuesday April 16th in the St. Margaret school gym. Thanks to Mrs. Sullivan for her leadership to make this event happen.
STUDENT PARLIAMENT
Popcorn sales will continue every Friday for only $1.00!!
PARKING
We continue to monitor SAFETY during pick up and drop off times before school and at the end of the day. We are working with Cambridge By-Law to help identify safe areas for pick up and drop off. Please do not park in front of the entrance or use the designated parking spots. Staff, Taxi’s, Board personnel need to access the parking lot
Thank you for respecting our ‘Student Safety Zone’ sign at the entrance to our parking lot. I thank the staff that volunteer to be at the gates in the morning and afterschool. Also, please be extra safe while picking up on the road. Please do not block driveways, and do not let students cross the road unattended to be picked up. Please respect our friends at the YMCA.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL
Remember to sign up for our Wednesday Pizza lunches at lunchboxorders.com.
Our next meeting is Monday May 27th at 6:15 p.m. in the school Literacy Room.
April 2019 Fitbit – Family Meal Time
Make meal time family time. Families that eat together tend to have better eating habits and eat more vegetables and fruits. Turn off the TV, put away electronic devices like smartphones and tablets and sit down at the table together.
Sitting down together for a meal is a great opportunity to check in with each other and share stories about your day. Eating together also provides an opportunity for positive role modeling, while encouraging healthy habits. Make meal time family time; you’ll be glad you did!
Try making this easy and delicious dish with your family. Talk about where each food item came from and how the meal was made.
Vegetarian Chili
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
1 cup (250 mL) onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic
1 green or red bell pepper, chopped
2 tsp (10 mL) chili powder
1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
½ tsp (2.5 mL) salt
1 can (540 mL) black beans, drained and rinsed
3 cups (750 mL) sweet potatoes, diced
1 cup (250 mL) canned crushed tomatoes
1 cup (250 mL) low-sodium vegetable stock, or water
Optional toppings: cheese, shredded , plain yogurt
Directions
Adapted from Unlockfood.ca
More tips for healthy eating habits with your family, visit Health Canada
Brought to you by Region of Waterloo Public Health and Emergency Services
Dear St. Margaret Parents/ Guardians,
It has come to our attention that some students at St. Margaret are planning a student walkout on Thursday, April 4, 2019 protesting the provincial government’s recent changes to education. This walkout is occurring at some schools across the region, and indeed across many boards. Information and messages are being circulated on social media, email and web sites. These planned student walkouts are not Board/School sanctioned events.
The Waterloo Catholic District School Board values the students’ voice, and a vision of the learner that includes what it means to be a responsible citizen, a reflective thinker, and a discerning believer. Our school administration and office staff will follow regular attendance/ safe arrival procedures and report the missed class(es) to the parent/ guardian as soon as possible. Our school staff will not be supervising students who participate in the protest as it remains a regular school day.
We sincerely appreciate your partnership in the education of your children. Our priority is to support the learning and well-being of students while maintaining a safe environment.
Please direct any questions/ concerns to the main office.
Sincerely,
Mr. Jodie Schnarr
Principal
We are so thankful for ALL of our Volunteers!
In appreciation of volunteer support at St. Margaret,
we extend this invitation for all volunteers to attend a
Volunteer Social
What: Light Lunch
When: Wednesday, April 10th, 2019
Drop in from 11:35 a.m. -12:35 p.m.
Where: St. Margaret School Library
If you were a regular volunteer please RSVP by Wednesday, April 3rd , 2019
to (519) 622-6100 or Email to Adrienne.Idzik@wcdsb.ca
Individual invitations are being sent out as well.
To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world. ~ Mark Nolan
If you missed our Umbrella Project Parent night, consider attending Tuesday April 2nd, at St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School. See the flyer for the details:
St. Joseph Parent Engagement_ Umbrella Project
St. Benedict is hosting Navigating the Teens Years and it is open to any parent of students in Gr 7/8. The topics include supporting your child with anxiety, what you may need to know about cannabis and technology/social media use. They are going to have a number of community agencies there to answer any questions and share resources with parents as well.
Parents do not need to register. See the flyer for more information:
All parents and guardians of St. Margaret Catholic School to complete the School Climate Survey.
The purpose of the climate survey is to find out about bullying/harassment, including discrimination, sexual harassment, and homophobia, amongst students at school.
The information will be used by the principal and staff to help promote an environment of respect, safety, and belonging for all students. Your answers are confidential. We are interested in what you and other school members have to say.
If you have any questions/comments, please contact the WCDSB Research Coordinator at Kelly.Roberts@wcdsb.ca
You can access and complete the School Climate Survey by clicking the link below.
https://wcdsb.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8A2BYWebSfj90Ed?school=MGT
Respectfully,
Jodie Schnarr
Principal
