Dear Tiger Families,
On behalf of all the staff at St. Vincent de Paul, we would like to wish you and your family a glorious Christmas and many blessings for the New Year. May the wonder of Christ’s birth bring you and yours love, hope, peace, and joy. Have a restful holiday and see you all on January 9th, 2023!
Dear Tiger Families,
A major winter storm is expected to reach Waterloo Region overnight tonight and is expected to cause dangerous driving conditions on Friday and over the weekend.
Based on this forecast – and with the safety of all in mind – the WCDSB in collaboration with the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR), has made the proactive decision to cancel ALL student transportation and close ALL schools and school board administrative sites tomorrow, Friday, December 23, 2022.
All before and after school programs and childcare centres co-located in schools will also be closed.
And all programs and services offered by St. Louis Adult Learning and Continuing Education Centres are cancelled and St. Louis sites will be closed.
Sorry Tigers for the confusion! No need to pack a lunch this THURSDAY, December 22nd thanks to our fantastic Catholic School Advisory Council (CSAC). Please make sure to send snacks and a drink with your child. THANK YOU to our amazing Parent Council for this lovely gift and for sharing their Christmas cheer with us!
Dear Tiger Families,
Christmas is almost here!! This week, we light our final advent calendar and we are called to mind the many ways the love and peace of the Lord are with us always! We look forward to our final virtual celebration tomorrow led by Ms. Savelli, Ms. Fink, Mrs. Schade, and Mrs. Medeiros’ classes. This week’s reflection in our virtual Advent Calendar is a simple but powerful one that you can complete as a family: _Week 4 St. Vincent de Paul Virtual Advent Calendar. Due to the bus cancellation day last Thursday, our Liturgy of the Word was rescheduled to this Tuesday. We welcome Father Gary Schlack at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, December 20th at our school to celebrate this special season of Advent.
No need to pack a lunch this Thursday! Big thanks to our fantastic Catholic School Advisory Council (CSAC) who will be treating EVERYONE to a pizza lunch this Thursday! Please make sure to send snacks and a drink with your child. THANK YOU to our amazing Parent Council for this lovely gift and for sharing their Christmas cheer with us!
Tigers….. get ready to celebrate everything Christmas this week!!!! Many thanks to our Student Leadership team for organizing a fun-filled Christmas Spirit Week beginning tomorrow! Tigers, get your red and green out for tomorrow!! See below for each theme day this week. SVDP Christmas Spirit Week 2022
From December 21st-23rd, our gym will be transformed into a beautiful Winter Wonderland! All of our classes have designed gingerbread houses out of cardboard and have decorated them based on different categories. All classes will be invited down to the gym on December 22nd to view these amazing gingerbread houses and to also rock and dance around the Christmas tree!! Prizes will be awarded!! Our Primary students will also be participating in a Christmas Scavenger Hunt and Stories with Santa!
THANK YOU to our Student Leadership Team for organizing this festive week for our school!!
Christmas is a time for giving and helping the less fortunate. This year, St. Vincent de Paul School is participating in a “Tree of Hope” drive to help needy women and children in our community. We would greatly appreciate your support and contributions to this very worthy cause. Together, we can make a difference in so many lives this Christmas.
We are collecting for a local Women & Children’s Shelter in Waterloo Region
This year we will be collecting items for a local shelter that houses women & children under 5 years old. Many of the families that they see make up the working poor, have escaped abusive relationships, or are starting over with very little. They have exhausted all other available supports, and they are trying to provide shelter and basic necessities for their babies and children.
Here is a wish list of the items that the shelter has requested:
**Please note that due to health regulations, all items must be NEW.**
CURRENT TOY INTERESTS: Paw Patrol, Frozen, Cars, dinosaurs…all toys are appreciated!
Please send all items by Tuesday, December 20th, 2022. Your help and support is greatly appreciated!
Thank you & God bless!
Sincerely,
The Staff & Student Leadership Team at St. Vincent de Paul School.
Let Mabel’s Labels help with your Holiday gifting- while supporting our Fundraiser! Their Holiday collection includes personalized ornaments, stocking stuffers, and more! Twenty percent of all sales go towards our Fundraiser! Please see this image for more details. Click on St. Vincent de Paul Mabel’s Label’s site to begin shopping and supporting our school!
Good morning Tigers,
All school buses, taxis, and Special Education Routes operated by the Waterloo Catholic District School Board and Waterloo Region District School Board are cancelled today. However, all schools are OPEN. The Extended Day Childcare Programs are also OPEN.
“But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” ~ Luke 2:10-11
Dear Tiger Families,
This week we light our third candle on the Advent of wreath. The third candle is the pink candle signifying “JOY” as we await the coming of our Lord Jesus. Our students have been enjoying our virtual celebrations and this week, we look forward to lighting our third candle with the help of the students in Mrs. Racco, Ms. Almeida, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Monteiro’s classes. We continue to complete reflections and activities in our virtual Advent calendar and our families are encouraged to follow along using this link: Week 3 St. Vincent de Paul Virtual Advent Calendar. Tigers, what can you do this week to bring JOY to your own lives and the lives of others? On Thursday, December 15th, Father Gary Schlack will be celebrating an advent liturgy with us at school, and on Friday, December 16th, several priests will be visiting our school for the sacrament of confession for our students in Grades 3 to 8.
Next week, we will be celebrating everything CHRISTMAS! Thanks to our Student Leadership team for organizing a fun-filled Christmas Spirit Week beginning next week! See below for each theme day. SVDP Christmas Spirit Week 2022
Christmas is a time for giving and helping the less fortunate. This year, St. Vincent de Paul School is participating in a “Tree of Hope” drive to help needy women and children in our community. We would greatly appreciate your support and contributions to this very worthy cause. Together, we can make a difference in so many lives this Christmas.
We are collecting for a local Women & Children’s Shelter in Waterloo Region
This year we will be collecting items for a local shelter that houses women & children under 5 years old. Many of the families that they see make up the working poor, have escaped abusive relationships, or are starting over with very little. They have exhausted all other available supports, and they are trying to provide shelter and basic necessities for their babies and children.
Here is a wish list of the items that the shelter has requested:
**Please note that due to health regulations, all items must be NEW.**
CURRENT TOY INTERESTS: Paw Patrol, Frozen, Cars, dinosaurs…all toys are appreciated!
Please send all items by Tuesday, December 20th, 2022. Your help and support is greatly appreciated!
Thank you & God bless!
Sincerely,
The Staff & Student Leadership Team at St. Vincent de Paul School.
The WCDSB continues to face staffing shortages in many areas in education. They are actively recruiting teachers, Educational Assistants, custodians and Administrative Assistants.
As new recruits pursue the interview process, we are hopeful as SVdP continues to face challenges in day-to-day supply teachers. We are pleased that all classrooms are staffed with qualified teachers, however, on days we do not have a supply teacher, for student safety we need to reassign Ms. Beha, Ms. Sousa, Ms. Harnack, Mr. Hutfluss or Mme Chaves to teach a classroom to ensure classes have a teacher. We are also waiting for a Planning Time teacher and Itinerant Health Teacher for one of our Grade 3 class and for our Junior Music Teacher (grades 4 to 8) to return from his reassignment. We will continue to update families as this evolves. If you or someone you know is looking for employment, they are invited to contact the WCDSB at 519-578-3660. Thank you for your partnership and understanding.
Let Mabel’s Labels help with your Holiday gifting- while supporting our Fundraiser! Their Holiday collection includes personalized ornaments, stocking stuffers, and more! Twenty percent of all sales go towards our Fundraiser! Please see this image for more details. Click on St. Vincent de Paul Mabel’s Label’s site to begin shopping and supporting our school!
Online Kindergarten registration will be open in January for children who are starting Kindergarten in September 2023. These are children who are turning 4 years of age by December 31, 2023 or children turning 5 years of age by December 31, 2023, and enrolling at St. Vincent de Paul for the first time. Please note: If your child already attends the JK program at SVdP they will automatically be enrolled for SK the following year. No further action is required. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school office at 519-740-0678.
Learn about EQAO assessment results and Ontario’s large-scale assessment program at the elementary-school level by registering for a webinar. The session is approximately 45 minutes, followed by a live question-and-answer session with EQAO staff. See the flyer for details |EQAO _ Parent Event _ Outreach
Dear Tiger Families,
This week, we light the second candle on our Advent wreath. When we light the second candle we are invited to call to mind the many ways the love of the Lord is with us always. We look forward to our virtual celebration tomorrow led by students in Ms. Goisi, Mrs. Leclair-List, and Ms. Camilo. Please see our Virtual Advent Calendar for activities that students will be completing at school. Feel free to follow along with us at home as we journey through this blessed season together! Week 2 St. Vincent de Paul Virtual Advent Calendar This week, let us speak kindly, love deeply, forgive easily, and share love with those around us!
Christmas is a time for giving and helping the less fortunate. This year, St. Vincent de Paul School is participating in a “Tree of Hope” drive to help needy women and children in our community. We would greatly appreciate your support and contributions to this very worthy cause. Together, we can make a difference in so many lives this Christmas.
We are collecting for a local Women & Children’s Shelter in Waterloo Region
This year we will be collecting items for a local shelter that houses women & children under 5 years old. Many of the families that they see make up the working poor, have escaped abusive relationships, or are starting over with very little. They have exhausted all other available supports, and they are trying to provide shelter and basic necessities for their babies and children.
Here is a wish list of the items that the shelter has requested:
**Please note that due to health regulations, all items must be NEW.**
CURRENT TOY INTERESTS: Paw Patrol, Frozen, Cars, dinosaurs…all toys are appreciated!
Please send all items by Tuesday, December 20th, 2022. Your help and support is greatly appreciated!
Thank you & God bless!
Sincerely,
The Staff & Student Leadership Team at St. Vincent de Paul School.
Our school is looking for parent volunteers to help with our Pizza Days every Wednesday from 11:30 am to 12:15 pm. Parent volunteers are needed to sort and distribute pizza to classrooms. If you are able and willing to help out, please call the school or email tammy.sica@wcdsb.ca. Thanks so much for your consideration and help!
Let Mabel’s Labels help with your Holiday gifting- while supporting our Fundraiser! Their Holiday collection includes personalized ornaments, stocking stuffers, and more! Twenty percent of all sales go towards our Fundraiser! Please see this image for more details. Click on St. Vincent de Paul Mabel’s Label’s site to begin shopping and supporting our school!
Every year, millions of students from around the world participate in Computer Science Education week (December 5 to 11, 2022)! The Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer science, using fun tutorials to show that anybody can learn the basics. This grassroots campaign is supported by over 400 partners and 200,000 educators worldwide. Our Primary students will be learning how to use inputs, create a sequence of code, loops an animations using the MakeCode website. Our Junior and Intermediate students will create Christmas animations and music with a micro:bit.
This month, our students will focus on the moral teaching of Wisdom. The teaching of wisdom will us to use our gifts wisely and to recognize our differences and those of others in a kind and respectful way. Wisdom nurtures our ability to listen with clarity and a sound mind so this teaching will focus on how to listen. Wisdom is about asking questions, observing with the heart (feeling), and developing a curiosity about the world. Wisdom is represented by the beaver because the beaver uses its natural gift wisely for survival. The beaver also alters its environment in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way for the benefit of its family.
Calling all future Mustangs!! Monsignor Doyle is happy to host a Gr. 8 Information Night that will take place on Tuesday, Dec 6, 2022, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Everybody is welcome and we are encouraging students to attend with their parents. The evening will consist of both a formal presentation as well as self-guided tours. Mark your calendars!
In order to help keep everyone healthy, please continue to use this School Screener prior to sending your child to school. This screener has been updated as of December 1st. Anyone who is feeling sick or has any symptoms of illness, including those not listed in this screening tool, should stay home. Students can attend school once their symptoms have been improving for 24 hours or longer (48 hours if you had nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea). Thanks in advance for your help!
Dear Tiger Families,
Many thanks to our families for attending the Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences this past week. It was a wonderful opportunity to once again see everyone and to come together to discuss your child’s strengths and how we, parents and educators, can help your child achieve greater success this year. It is by working together and supporting each other that will ultimately have the greatest positive impact on your child. Please continue to reach out to your child’s teacher with any questions or concerns. We appreciate and value our partnership to support our students!
The Advent season is upon us! As we celebrate the season of Advent, we prepare ourselves for the celebration of the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ at Christmas. During the season of Advent, different classes will lead us in a virtual liturgy to help remind us to stay hopeful and that together we will experience God’s blessing as we wait and prepare for the birth of Jesus. This week, our first Advent Liturgy will be led by Ms. Ianni’s, Mr. Figuereido’s, and Ms. Leandres’ classes.
What an exciting week for our Intermediate sports teams! Both of our teams advanced to the Regional Championships held at RIM Park and did amazing! Both teams displayed such determination, strong work ethic, and grit and we couldn’t be prouder!! A special congratulations to our boys who placed an awesome 2nd place finish in the whole Board! A special thank you to the coaches: Ms. Evans, Ms. Monteiro, Mr. Figuereido, Ms. Beamer, Mr. Gouveia, and Mrs. Gouveia for all of their help and to our amazing parent drivers and fans!!!
This Friday, December 2nd, Fr. Gary Schlack will be presenting our Grade 4 students with their very own Bible. This very special celebration represents the handing on of the story of Jesus. As our students receive their Bible, may they continue to follow the word of God and grow in faith. Congratulations Grade 4s!
This is just a reminder that this Wednesday, November 3oth is the last day to order Poinsettias! Check out our poinsettia fundraiser for beautiful arrangements, wreaths, and planters! You can even buy a gift card for someone on your Christmas list! Please see the attached order form for beautiful Christmas arrangements and help our school! Orders are Due November 30th for a delivery date of December 15th. All orders and cash must be done through School Cashonline. Order forms were sent home with students to help keep track of your orders. Please see poinsettia poster (002)
Let Mabel’s Labels help with your Holiday gifting- while supporting our Fundraiser! Their Holiday collection includes personalized ornaments, stocking stuffers, and more! Twenty percent of all sales go towards our Fundraiser! Please see this image for more details. Click on St. Vincent de Paul Mabel’s Label’s site to begin shopping and supporting our school!
With the colder temperatures and snow, it is so important to ensure that your child is dressed for the weather. Winter coats, boots, mitts, snowpants, and hats will keep them warm and dry so they can enjoy their time outside. It is also a good idea to bring extra socks or mitts to keep in their backpack. Every student must have a pair of indoor shoes!
Lunchbox has our school up and running to order lunches again! For more information on vendors and instructions on how to order, please see this attachment: How-to-Order-Guide – St. Vincent De Paul CES -Cambridge (002)
Dear Tiger Families,
Earlier this evening, the Ontario government and education workers represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees – Ontario – (CUPE) reached a tentative contract agreement. As a result, all WCDSB sites and programs will be operating tomorrow on their regular schedules.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we worked through this time of uncertainty.
Photo retake day will be tomorrow, Monday, November 21st. Families will be able to view photos and order pictures directly from the Pegasus website. No money or orders will be collected by the school. If your child was absent or needs a retake, come to school ready with a smile! Just a reminder that no money or forms will be collected on photo day.
