October 2023 News at-a-glance
Please continue to watch for Newswire reminders. We will add important dates to our school calendar and keep it up to date. Classroom teachers will continue to communicate through their D2L classrooms.
I will continue my ‘alphabet’ style review each month:
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Athletics are fully up and running for our grade 4 – 8 students.
Congratulations to our Junior Soccer, and Intermediate 3-pitch teams
Intermediate Flag Football is Tuesday October 10th.
B
Bus Patrols have been trained and will support the one bus we have this year. Thank you for your patience with a new driver and new routes this year! Watch for Student Transportation (STWR) reminders and updates.
Bus Safety Week is October 16th to 20th. All classes will participate in video bus training!
Bike Walk Roll Week is October 16-20, 2023. Stay tuned for more information.
C
Catholic School Council will begin this month. Meetings are at 6:15 p.m. in the school’s Conference Room. Stay tuned for the upcoming dates.
D
Dogs on the yard. We realize dogs are part of some families, but we also have students who may be afraid. Ideally, we would appreciate if you do bring your dog, please arrange a spot away from the pick-up area at the side of the school. We also realize that after hours dogs frequent the yard. Please ‘scoop when your dog poops’ so students aren’t stepping in it!
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Our Forest is off-limits and ‘out of bounds’ for staff and students for safety reasons.
Fire Drills are practiced each term. Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 8th to 14th We will complete 3 Fire Drill practices during that week.
Faith:
-We celebrated our opening Mass at the school Tuesday September 19th. Father Pierre our St. Patrick Church priest (while Father Joe is away), has provided the dates for upcoming masses and sacraments. They will be posted on the school calendar and more information will be sent home closer to the dates.
-Food Drive in support of St Vincent DePaul (St. Patrick Parish) will run from September 25th to Thursday October 5th. Thank you for your generous support!
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Happy Thanksgiving to our families! Monday October 9th is a holiday – NO SCHOOL!
Hot lunches are organized by our Catholic School Council. Gino’s Pizza is every Tuesday and Friday Hot lunches are East Side Marios, Harvey’s, Pita Pit, and Subway. 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.
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Inclement Weather protocol: A bell will ring at 8:35 p.m. when our supervision starts. 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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Meet the teacher was Thursday September 21st from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Students were invited to share their classroom and introduce their new teacher. Thank you for joining us on short notice.
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No peanut butter or other substitutes like soya etc. If it looks and smells like peanut butter it will be treated as peanut butter.
Nutrition for Learning is available to all our students every day!
Our NEW Director Mr. Tyrone Dowling visited the school on October 4th!
Orange Shirt Day / National Day of Truth and Reconciliation was on Friday September 29th (Officially September 30th). Students and staff wore orange as a community in the spirit of reconciliation and hope because every child matters!
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Pegasus Picture Day was September 26th. There will be a retake day Wednesday November 1st for any students absent.
Parking Lot Safety! Our parking lot is ONLY for staff, approved transportation vehicles and parents contacting the Office for a specific need. We now have 2 busses, so there is a longer time for approved vehicles to remain parked before leaving the lot. PLEASE find drop off and parking areas safely in the community!
Professional Development Day is October 6th – No School for students!
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Rowan’s Law Day was September 27th. Concussions are very serious!
Retreat to Mount Mary for our grade 8 students is October 16th to 18th.
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Spirt Wear orders are due October 13th. Remember that EVERY Wednesday is a school spirit day to wear ‘Scotties’ gear or school colours of black and green!
Spanish Student Exchange. We welcome 2 students from the exchange program to Mrs. Cater’s grade 7 / 8 class. In return, the 2 student sponsors from St. Margaret will travel to Spain in the future.
Student Leadership Team has begun. Watch for regular activities and Friday theme days!
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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.
Terry Fox Walk was September 22nd. Thank you so much for another successful Terry Fox Walk. Together we raised $1895.00!
Go Scotties Go!
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Volunteers will be welcomed back into the school this year. Stay tuned for the opportunities we offer! All volunteers (classroom, drivers, trips etc.) will need a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check. Call the Office for the ‘paperwork’ and procedure to follow. A separate Newswire will follow.
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Welcome back to a NEW school year learning in-person, praying and playing together!!
Mr. J. Schnarr
Principal