January 2024 News at-a-glance

Please continue to watch for Newswire Reminders from the Office or D2L messages in classrooms!

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Back to school January 8th, 2024. Happy New Year!

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Faith:

We welcome Father Joe back from his trip! We thank Father Pierre for leading us at St. Patrick Church.

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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.

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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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December monthly theme for student recognition was LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS and COMMUNICATION

January theme explores Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship. The Catholic Graduate Expectation addressed is being a reflective, creative and holistic thinker and the Grandfather Teaching is the theme of Bravery.

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Nutrition for Learning is available to all our students every day!

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PA – Professional Activity Day on January 19th. NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS!

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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Our school calendar has important upcoming dates in February.

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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 will be starting January 17th. More information will be shared when the registrations are confirmed.

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All volunteers (classroom, drivers, trips etc.) will need a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check. Call the Office for the ‘paperwork’ and procedure to follow.

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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.

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Mr. J. Schnarr

Principal