Monthly Archives: November 2023

Just a reminder to all parents/guardians who have a child in grade 8 that tomorrow is Grade 8 Parent Information Night at St. Mary’s high school from 6:30-8:30 pm! It is a great night for both students and parents to see the school and discover all the things go on.

We are excited to celebrate the Christmas Angel Tree again this year. We are asking that families who are choosing to participate in this initiative donate newly purchased Teddy Bears/Stuffed Animals only. Stuffed animals are appreciated by boys and girls so there is no need to buy for a specific gender or age. Please send in any Teddy Bears/Stuffed Animals with your child(ren) and they will be able to add it to our collection under the Christmas Tree in the Learning Commons.  This will help to build the excitement of the Christmas season and demonstrate the spirit of giving.   

This event will begin this Friday December 1st and run until Wednesday December 20th!

The Teddy Bears/Stuffed Animals donations will be sent to the Pediatric Wing of our  local Hospitals.  We hope to spread some Christmas cheer for families who are spending their holidays there. We thank you for your support and help with this initiative.

Now that the colder weather is upon us, please ensure your child is dressed each day to play outside at recess. Students are outside for all regular outside activities when it is warmer than -19°C. When temperatures range between -20°C to -27°C, students may remain outside for no longer than 15-minute intervals, once temperatures are colder than -28°C students must remain inside. 

We would like to take this opportunity to remind parents that their children must come to school with proper winter wear for outside recess. This includes:

• Winter Hat

• Gloves

• Coat

• Scarf

• Boots

• Snow Pants

Students are encouraged to pack extra clothing and accessories in their backpacks for the winter season!

Thank you!

Just a reminder that our Grade 7 Confirmation will take place tomorrow at Blessed Sacrament Parish at 11:00 am!

Popcorn Wednesdays, Pizza Tuesdays and Burrito Thursdays are now available to be ordered on School Cash Online! Get those orders in, if you are interested in participating!

Please take some time to view the items below. If you see anything that belongs to your child(ren), please come pick it up!

All items will be donated next Friday December 1st if they go unclaimed.

Thank you.

If you have not done so yet, please remember to sign up for an interview using the following link:

https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/ParentTeacherStudentConferences3@wcdsbca.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/

Please remember to use the drop down menu to select the appropriate classroom teacher.

Our interviews will take place tomorrow and begin promptly at 3:30 pm and end at 8:00 pm sharp. Interviews will be 10 minutes in length as a maximum and we ask that everyone respects that time frame. A bell will ring to signify that it is time to switch to the next interview. 

Please note that Ms. Baluk, Madame Mattar, Mr. Henning and Mrs. Guerrero interviews will take place in our Library. 

Also, we will have our lost and found set up in the Foyer in front of the Library. Please find time to take a look and collect any lost belongings for your child(ren). 

Thank you,

Mr. Rose

Just a reminder to parents/guardians to please notify the school in the morning regarding personal appointments/early pick-ups.  Letting the school know (via email or phone call) in advance of the appointment can assist us in getting the children prepared prior to your arrival. Students will be released from the classroom and are then asked to wait in the office, parents/guardians are to come into the school to sign them out.

We want to minimize the disruptions to the classrooms, therefore whenever possible it is best if parents/guardians can plan to pick up their children at the natural break times.  If you pick your children up before/after recess periods, your children will already be dressed for the weather, and are not pulled out in the middle of a lesson.  School hours are noted below.

Here are this week’s themes that will be discussed and focused on:

Monday November 20th: Strengthen New & Existing Friendships

Tuesday November 21st: Strengthen Your Capacity for Empathy 

Wednesday November 22nd: Strengthen your Listening Skills

Thursday November 23rd: Strengthen Our Ability to Engage in Conflict Resolution

Friday November 24th: Strengthen Relationships Through Acts of Kindness

November 20 – Progress Reports go Home!

November 22 – Girls Basketball Tournament – PM

• Confirmation Rehearsal at the Church at 6:00 pm

November 23 – Parent-Teacher Conferences – 3:30 – 8:00 pm

November 25 – Gr. 7 Confirmation at Blessed Sacrament Church at 11:00 am

November 30 – Grade 8 Information Night at St. Mary’s High School at 6:30 pm

December 5 – Boys Volleyball Tournament – PM

• CSAC Meeting at 6:00 pm in the Learning Commons

December 8 – Gr. 7 Immunizations

• Choir Performance at Winston Park

December 12 – Advent Mass at Blessed Sacrament Church @ 10:00 am

December 15 – Culture Day – Winter Celebrations Around the World

December 19 – Grade 8’s Visit St. Mary’s High School – AM

December 20 – Christmas Concert – AM & PM Shows – TBD

Dec. 25 – Jan. 5 – Christmas Break