Good morning Tigers,

Due to the weather, all student transportation is cancelled but all schools are OPEN.  All Extended Day Childcare Programs are OPEN.

Please note that since buses are cancelled today, LunchBox orders scheduled for today will be cancelled also.  Please ensure your child brings a lunch today if you have ordered Mr. Sub today. The office will call the vendor to advise that the delivery is cancelled that day.  The Lunchbox Support Team will process credits back to the family’s accounts for the cancelled lunch order(s).  Parents with lunch orders placed will be issued a full credit to their Lunchbox account within 3 business days.  The credit will be applied to their next order at the time of check out.  If a parent prefers a refund, they may contact Support to have the funds returned to their payment card. 

Fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am your God;  I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.

                                                                                                                                             ~Isaiah 41:10

Dear Tiger Families,

This week, we celebrated Ash Wednesday which marks the beginning of the Season of Lent.  As a school community, we celebrated at school by marking our foreheads with ashes to remind us to ‘repent, and believe in the Word of the Gospel.”  Many thanks to our parents who were able to join us and a special thank you to Deacon Nick for leading us in our Liturgy.  The season of Lent is a high point in the Catholic calendar.  In his message for Lent 2023, Pope Francis reminds us that “during Lent we are invited to ascend “a high mountain” in the company of Jesus and to live a particular experience of spiritual discipline – ascesis – as God’s holy people.   At SVdP, we look forward to the opportunity for “spiritual self-improvement” as we look towards living Lent with mercy and to the experience of opening our hearts to others.  Let us endeavour to take some quiet time to reflect and commit to finding ways to make even greater improvements in our lives.  We are very blessed at SVdP to have the opportunity to work together as a Catholic community: teachers, parents, students, and Church.  May we continue to appreciate one another and the significant efforts of all the partners within our community.

Lenten Project

As we enter the Lenten season, the staff and students of St. Vincent de Paul school would like to initiate a school-wide almsgiving opportunity. As in the past, the generosity of our students and their families has been wonderful!  Our contributions from this year’s project will support Monica House, a local shelter for women and children under the age of five years old.  Beginning on Thursday, February 23rd, 2023, each classroom will begin to collect items to donate to the shelter.  Your child’s teacher will let you know what items your child’s class will be collecting via their classroom websites.  It is our hope, as a school community, that we can collect a number of items to help this group of mothers and their children. Please note that all items are due by Thursday, March 23rd, 2023.   Thank you in advance for your continued support with all of our school initiatives.

BEACH DAY DANCE-A-THON: March 9th!

We are very excited to announce that St Vincent de Paul will host a Beach Party Dance-a-thon on Thursday, March 9, 2023.  This event will be an opportunity for all students to participate in physical activity and help to raise money for their school. Our Dance-a-thon will be Beach themed and students may dress in appropriate attire for this event (shorts, sunglasses, sun hats, etc). All donations are very much appreciated!

It has been some time since our Dance-a-thon and we know our students will be excited to have some fun!  Euro-Beat DJ Services will be providing music for the day.   The goal of our fundraiser is to support these specific initiatives: 

• revitalization of outdoor learning spaces :  (i.e. natural playground in Kindergarten area and in Grades 1-8 area)  
• new  books for each classroom
  

PRIZES, PRIZES, PRIZES!!!!

• If we raise a total of $12 000.00 as a school, all students will win an Ice Cream and Water Fun day!
• If we raise a total of $10 000 as a school, all students will be treated to a Movie and Popcorn Day.  
• If we raise a total of $8000.00, all students will be treated to gum and candy (provided by Mr. Leonard and Mrs. Sica)
• Top class sales from each Division will win a lunch trip to Boston Pizza
• Other great prizes to be won include:  

• • 1 Hour Free Ice Time at Kitchener Auditorium for up to 50 people!
  • 4 passes to Airborne Trampoline
  • Gift cards to Play With Clay
  • Gift Cards to Go Bananas
  • Family pass to Twin Valley Nature Park

• Top seller prizes in each Division will receive the following prizes:

• • Early Years/Primary:  $200.00 to African Lion Safari
  • Junior Division:  $200.00 to Skyzone
  • Intermediate Division:  Air Pods

Please ask family members and family friends to pledge. We ask that students do not go door to door and ask strangers for pledges.   Please note: all pledges must be completed on St. Vincent de Paul SchoolCash Online by Thursday March 9, 2023.  ***NO CASH OR CHEQUES WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE SCHOOL***

Let’s go Tigers…. let’s dance the day away and raise some money for our school!!

Lunch Room Supervisor Appreciation Day!

This Friday, March 3rd,  we say a very special thank you and show our appreciation for our amazing Lunch Room Supervisors!  Thank you to Ms. Petch, Ms. Gouveia, Ms. Braga, Ms. Reid-Faria, and Ms. Field for all they do and for keeping our students safe inside and at play outside!  We couldn’t do it without you!

Our Teams Are Off To Regionals!

This past week, our Intermediate basketball and volleyball teams played their play-off games.  Congratulations to the girls volleyball team on a huge win against St. Gabriel’s and to our boys basketball team for their playoff win against Our Lady of Fatima on Wednesday!  Both teams now move on to Regionals this Wednesday and Thursday.  We are so incredibly proud of our teams and their hard work and commitment to giving their best at every game.  Look out Regionals….the SVDP Tigers are coming!!!  Way to go, TIGERS!

Earthquake Fundraising

As many of you know, WCDSB has a long tradition of fundraising to assist relief efforts when natural disasters strike.  The devastation of the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria has once again called us to action. While rescue and recovery efforts continue, it has already been confirmed that more than 35,000 people have died.  Many thousands more — including many current refugees — are in desperate need of shelter, food, clean water, and medicine.  Consequently, the Senior Team and Board of Trustees would like to invite all WCDSB students and staff to participate in a centralized fundraising campaign via the Canadian Red Cross (operating under the umbrella of the International Red Cross).

Donations of ANY AMOUNT will support the range of emergency services the Red Cross is delivering to those in need including interim housing, clothing, food, and other essential supplies.

All fundraising efforts will be collected centrally using the following link: Donations – Earthquake in Turkey & Syria

The deadline to participate is Friday, March 10, 2023.  

Student Achievement and Spring Testing

Below are the three tests that will take place this spring:

GRADE 4’s – CANADIAN COGNITIVE ACHIEVEMENT TEST (CCAT) – March 29-April 5, 2023

In the period of March 29 – April 5, 2023, the Canadian Cognitive Abilities Test Level 10 (CCAT 7) will be administered to all grade 4 students in the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.  The purpose of this board-wide screening of the Canadian Cognitive Abilities Test Level 10 (CCAT 7) is to:

1. Identify your child’s cognitive areas of strength and areas of need
2. Provide information about your child’s learning style
3. Provide information to your child’s teachers in order to help them meet instructional objectives

The CCAT 7 is divided into three sections (verbal, quantitative, non-verbal) and each section has three tests. The CCAT 7 will be administered over a three-day period and each testing session will last about 40 – 45 minutes out of the regular school day.  If you do not wish for your child to participate in this assessment, please inform your school principal no later than March 24, 2023.

GRADE 7—CAT-4 (CANADIAN ACHIEVEMENT TEST)  –  April 12-19, 2023

Students in Grade 7 in the Waterloo Catholic District School Board will be administered the Canadian Achievement Test, Fourth Edition (CAT-4) between April 12 – 19, 2023.  The CAT-4 is a national standardized achievement test designed to measure achievement in the basic skills commonly taught in schools across Canada. The specific skill areas in which your child will be assessed include language arts, reading and mathematics. The CAT-4 takes approximately four hours to complete over a three-day period.  The CAT-4 will provide information for parents, students, teachers and administrators about how well students perform in the basic skill areas. This information will be used to provide direction for curriculum and program delivery at the system, school, and individual student levels.  If you wish your child to not participate in the testing, please contact your child’s school principal by March 31, 2023.

EQAO TESTING – Primary and Junior Assessments in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics:

This year’s cohorts of Grade 3 and Grade 6 students will participate in the Primary and Junior EQAO testing during the period of  Wednesday, May 10, to Wednesday, June 14, 2023.  Please mark your calendars and avoid booking appointments on these dates, if at all possible, to avoid interruptions during these testing dates.

EQAO Webinar for Parents and Guardians of Elementary School Students 

Register for this free live webinar and learn about EQAO assessment results and Ontario’s large-scale assessment program at the elementary-school level. EQAO will review highlights from the 2021–2022 assessment results. The session will also highlight how the primary-division (Grade 3) and junior-division (Grade 6) assessments have been modernized. The presentation will be approximately 45 minutes and will be followed by a live Q & A session with EQAO staff. To register, click HERE.

School Yard Reminders…

 The supervisors at SVdP must ensure that students do not engage in any type of unsafe behavior.  To this end, students are expected to follow appropriate behaviour on the playground so that we all help in creating a safe school environment.

Snow and Ice…..

The cold months have arrived and snow and ice will be plentiful.  Students are reminded that throwing snowballs, ice, or kicking snow are NOT allowed.  In order for our school to be as safe as possible, the school rule must be that snow and ice stays on the ground. 

Dressing for Winter….

Just a gentle reminder that students should be continuing to dress warmly for outdoor recesses.  Except when the weather is extremely cold or wet, the students will be going outside during the recess and lunch periods.  All students should have coats, hats, mittens, scarves, and warm boots. Please provide a pair of indoor shoes as students are required to wear footwear at all times. Please remember that children who are too ill to go outside should be resting at home. 

Please support us in creating a caring and safe schoolyard by speaking with your child(ren) about these important rules and policies.

Good morning Tigers,

Due to the weather conditions, all Waterloo Catholic District School Board and Waterloo Region District School Board SCHOOLS AND SITES ARE CLOSED.  All school buses and transportation are closed and the Extended Program is also closed.  All programs and services offered by St. Louis Continuing Education and Adult and Learning Centres are cancelled.

Stay safe Tigers and enjoy your Snow Day!

Dear Tiger Families,

This week, we enter into the final week of February and the beginning of Term 2 in our school year.  Tomorrow (Monday, February 20th) is Family Day.  Family Day is a great day to do everything that you want with your beloved ones!  As you celebrate the gift of family with those you love, may it be filled with happiness, laughter, and love.

Earthquake Fundraising

As many of you know, WCDSB has a long tradition of fundraising to assist relief efforts when natural disasters strike.  The devastation of the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria has once again called us to action. While rescue and recovery efforts continue, it has already been confirmed that more than 35,000 people have died.  Many thousands more — including many current refugees — are in desperate need of shelter, food, clean water, and medicine.  Consequently, the Senior Team and Board of Trustees would like to invite all WCDSB students and staff to participate in a centralized fundraising campaign via the Canadian Red Cross (operating under the umbrella of the International Red Cross).

Donations of ANY AMOUNT will support the range of emergency services the Red Cross is delivering to those in need including interim housing, clothing, food, and other essential supplies.

All fundraising efforts will be collected centrally using the following link: Donations – Earthquake in Turkey & Syria

The deadline to participate is Friday, March 10, 2023.  

Shrove Tuesday, February 21st!

To help prepare for our Lenten fast, we will be indulging in pancakes on Tuesday, February 21st.  In an effort to reduce waste, all students are asked to bring a reusable plate and fork in a ziplock bag.  A plastic container with lid will also work.  Students will still need to bring a lunch, drinks, and snacks for the afternoon.  We will be serving Pearl Milling Company complete pancake mix with Pearl Milling Company syrup.    Many thanks to our parent volunteers who will be helping serve pancakes on Tuesday!

The Holy Season of Lent: Ash Wednesday, February 22

Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023 begins the Holy Season of Lent. During Lent and as we begin our spiritual journey, we will be focusing on three practices:  fasting, praying, and almsgiving.  By fasting, giving, and praying, we deepen our relationship with God.   As a school and faith community, we will be celebrating a Liturgy of the Word with Deacon Nick from St. Ambrose Church in our gym at 10:30 a.m. Ashes will be distributed on the forehead to symbolize the dust from which God made us.  Parents are invited to join us for Liturgy.

Wednesday, February 22 is Pink Shirt Day

The theme for this year’s Pink Shirt Day is “Lift each other up”; a simple but powerful message encouraging us to look beyond our differences and celebrate the things that make us unique. Today our diversity is becoming more visible than ever as people continue to embrace their cultures, identities, and true selves in more open and direct ways; making the need to Lift Each Other Up and have greater acceptance, respect, and inclusion for everyone so important. When we lift each other up, we see past the things that separate us and see instead the things that unite us as people. Let’s be kind and Lift Each Other Up this Pink Shirt Day, and all year round!  Don’t forget to wear your pink shirt on WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 22!

Athletic Updates!

Congratulations to our Boys Basketball Team and Girls Volleyball Team on a very successful season so far.  Both teams are off to playoff games this week.   We are so proud of our boys team and the accomplishments that they have made throughout the season. Beyond having a 5 out of 6 winning season game, the boys have come together to support and respect each other. They love the game of basketball and leave their heart on the court each game through their defence, drives, rebounds and passing. We are so proud in how far they have come as athletes and are grateful for the quiet leadership of our players and growth and support in attitude and determination to succeed. We look forward to facing Our Lady of Fatima in the playoff and know that the boys will try their best and make SVDP proud!

From day one of our volleyball season, the girls on the SVDP team have shown dedication, worked hard at learning new skills and positions on the court and came to each practice with an enthusiastic attitude.  They have been positive even when the games got tough and the outcome was not in their favour.  Yet, most of all, as coaches, we have loved watching the girls encourage each other in practice and cheer each other on during a game.  We are so proud of all the accomplishments of the girl’s volleyball team this season.  We wish all the girls good luck as they head to St. Gabriel’s school Wednesday for a playoff game. GO TIGERS!

A big thank you to the coaches, Ms. Beamer, Ms. Hertner, Ms. Evans and Ms. Monteiro for all of their encouragement and work.  Thank you also to our awesome parents for their support and for driving our students to their games!

Math @Home

Families can make a big difference in their child’s learning by talking with them about what they are learning at school.  Here is a link with information on Math facts that help children quickly apply knowledge.  Included in this issue is also a link to card games that you can try at home.    Issue 3 _ MATH@HOME MONTHLY

Calling All Students born in 2019 or 2018!  It’s Time to Register For Kindergarten!

Registration is now open for children who are starting Kindergarten in September 2023. These are children born in 2019 who would be eligible for Junior Kindergarten/Year 1. Children born in 2018 and who have not enrolled in Junior Kindergarten/Year 1 this year are eligible for Senior Kindergarten/Year 2. If your child is already attending JK/Year 1 for this current school year, there is no need to do anything.  Please register online:  Link to Register.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school office at 519-740-0678.  For more information please visit:  The Kindergarten Program

Junior Music

As you are aware, WCDSB has been experiencing staffing shortages across the region and the entire province. As a result, some of our Music and Health teachers have been reassigned to different teaching positions.  We are very happy to welcome back Mr. Alan Robertson, our Junior Itinerant Music teacher who will be resuming music instruction to Grades 4-6 this week.  Welcome back Mr. Robertson!

Good morning Tigers,

• Due to the current road conditions, ALL SCHOOL BUSES, TAXIS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION ROUTES operated by the Waterloo Catholic District School Board and Waterloo Region District School Board are cancelled.
• All Public and Catholic Schools are OPEN.
• All Extended Day Childcare Programs are OPEN.
• St. Louis online, daytime, and evening classes are open at all locations.

Reminder: If you feel it is safe enough to drive your child to school, please have a plan for pick up after school because when the buses are cancelled, they will not run at all that day.  

 Small gestures of love, of tenderness, of care, make people feel that the Lord is with us.  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               -Pope Francis

Hello Tiger Families,

This week, we begin by celebrating Valentine’s Day!  We are looking forward to celebrating this day where we will continue to spread kindness and friendship to all.  Tigers, remember that we are AWAKENED to show inclusiveness, acceptance, a sense of belonging, and happiness at SVdP!  Don’t forget to wear RED, WHITE, or PINK on Tuesday, February 14th.  Our students will also be participating in a Cake Walk this week.  Many thanks to all of our families for donating peanut-free baked goods for our Cake Walk.

Black History Month

At SVdP, we continue to celebrate and recognize important and remarkable Black Canadians who have made significant contributions to our community and country.   This past week, our Junior and Intermediate students were inspired by two different speakers, Vicki Olantundun and Roland Acheampong.  Vicki reminded our students to ‘stand up, speak up, and walk away’  when dealing with racism and that each of us is powerful, strong, and beautiful.  Tigers, remember YOUR word.  Roland delivered a powerful message about belonging and overcoming obstacles.  Tigers, YOU matter, what YOU say matters, and what YOU do matters.  We look forward to more learning this week and to hearing Dr. Asa who will be speaking to our Primary students this Friday.

First Term Reports

First term report cards and the Kindergarten Communication of Learning will be coming home with your child on Friday, February 17th and contains an evaluation of your child’s achievement of Curriculum Expectations, Learning Skills and Work Habits.  If your child has an Individual Education Plan, the IEP will be sent home along with the term one report card.  When reviewing the report card, you and your child may wish to consider the following questions:

Students – as you look to concluding this term and setting goals … 

• What is something that you did well this term?
• What represents your best work this term to date?
• How do you need to improve this term?
• What will you do to improve your work or your effort?

Parents/Guardians:

• What area did you notice your child improve thus far in the term?
• What did you see your child doing well?
• What steps will you take during the next term to help your child?

We value the partnership between home and school and encourage all parents/guardians to contact their child(ren)’s teacher(s) should they have any questions about their child(ren)’s academic, social, emotional or spiritual development at school.

The Holy Season of Lent & Shrove Tuesday

Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023 begins the Holy Season of Lent.  As a school and faith community, we will be celebrating together and distributing ashes.  During Lent and as we begin our spiritual journey, we will be focusing on three practices:  fasting, praying, and almsgiving.  By fasting, giving and praying, we deepen our relationship with God.

On Tuesday, February 21st, we will celebrate Shrove Tuesday with a school-wide Pancake Breakfast served after morning announcements.  In an effort to reduce waste and to be environmentally responsible, students are asked to bring a reusable plate and fork in a ziplock bag. 

 Math @ Home!

Want to know what your child is learning in math and support their learning?  Want to have some FUN math at home?  Please check out this link for numeracy activities that you can do at home with your child!      Issue 1 _ MATH@HOME MONTHLY

Saturday Skills Builder for Grades 7 & 8

Register online NOW for Saturday Skills Builder:  Registration Form

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board strives to create success for each and a place for all. St. Louis offers a program called Saturday Skills Builder and works with our day school elementary teachers to help students who need:

• more time and attention outside of school hours
• a different approach to learning
• to hear, see, and apply new knowledge more than once

Skills Builder is a literacy and numeracy support program for Gr 7 and 8 students attending ANY school within Waterloo Region.  If your child needs help to get through this transitional time and grades or study habits are suffering, encourage them to get the extra help they need. Taught by Certified Intermediate teachers , Skills Builder will provide instruction and additional resources to assist with the skills and tasks that follow this year’s curriculum. For example, Skills Builder could prepare them for tests and assignments with a more solid understanding of concepts, math formulas.  When your child feels unsure and not following along in school, their confidence is affected.  Teachers make every effort to make this time on Saturdays, fun and engaging, using technology and online resources, videos, tactile activities, independent and group applications, appealing to every learning style.

Dates:   Saturdays, 9:00am to 12:00pm, NOW to May 13, 2023  (regular attendance is not required, but strongly encouraged)

No classes:  Feb. 18; March 11, 18; April 8, 2023

Locations: St. Mary’s High School and St. Benedict CSS

Today, Vicki Olantundun visited our school and spoke to our students in Grades 4 to 8 on diversity, equity, inclusion, and racism.  Our students were reminded about how powerful we are and how to use that power to be brave and make change happen.  Tomorrow night, Vicki will be speaking to our parents.   This talk is an open conversation with parents into understanding the role they play in diversity, equity, inclusion, and racism.

Come join us at St. Vincent de Paul TOMORROW (Tuesday, February 7th) at 6:30 pm.  Please see Vicki Olatundun SVDP and St. Brigid for more information.   This event is FREE and brought to you by CSAC of SVdP and St. Brigid!  Bring a friend or two!

Please SIGN UP here https://forms.gle/PYdJ6UrQqwGdXxqP7 

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

~ Nelson Mandela

Hello Tiger Family!

February is off to a fantastic start and we look forward to the new learning, special celebrations, and events planned for the month! This past week, we started learning more about and recognizing the contributions and successes of Black Canadians.  This week, we featured current Black Canadians that have had a significant contribution to our culture and community.  Here is a link of the individuals that were featured this week:  Black History Month 2023 (1)

On February 6th and 7th, we have the privilege of having Vicki Olatundun at our school.   Vicki will speak to our students tomorrow, Monday, February 6th in our gym.  On Tuesday, February 7th at 6:30 pm, Vicki will be hosting a parent session at St. Vincent de Paul.  Many thanks to the Catholic Schools Advisory Council of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Brigid  Schools for organizing this event.  Vicki is a thought-provoking, motivational speaker, that other schools in the Board have had the good fortune of hosting.  She is a social justice ambassador for human equity, and a self-described passionholic. Her goal is to become a “millionaire, a people millionaire she wants to touch over one million lives with her life’s work.

Come join us at St. Vincent de Paul next Tuesday, February 7th at 6:30pm.  Please see Vicki Olatundun SVDP and St. Brigid for more information.   This event is FREE!  Bring a friend or two!

Please SIGN UP here https://forms.gle/PYdJ6UrQqwGdXxqP7 

Valentine’s Day

Next Tuesday, February 14th  is Valentine’s Day.  Tigers, show your friendship, kindness and love by wearing  Red, White, and Pink!   Our Student Leadership Group along with the Grade 8s are also organizing a Cake Raffle.  Please see the flyer for ticket prices, as well as how to donate a nut free cake\treat ( if you wish to)! We welcome gluten and dairy-free items as well! Thank you to all of you who have offered to donate a cake already!  Due to an overwhelming response to our cake raffle, we have been asked to open the School Cash Online purchases one more time. The option to purchase tickets will ONLY be available until  TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7th. After this date, we will need to prepare the tickets. Please note that there will not be an option to purchase tickets at school at all. ALL PURCHASES NEED TO BE MADE VIA SCHOOL CASH ONLINE.   Thank you for your support and for your understanding! We greatly appreciate it! All proceeds go towards our grade 8 initiatives. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Ianni or Mrs. Leandres!

Cake Raffle Valentines Day

Time to Register for Kindergarten for 2022-2023!

Registration for Kindergarten takes place on February 7th and February 8th.  Kindergarten is an exciting milestone for your child and for your family! Our school offers a full-day, 2-year Kindergarten program, designed to engage curious early learners through different kinds of play, that help children learn how to reason and problem-solve as they interact with one another.  Children born in 2019 are eligible for Year 1 of The Kindergarten Program and children born in 2018 are eligible for Year 2 of The Kindergarten Program. Children currently enrolled in Year 1 of The Kindergarten Program do not need to register for Year 2. For more information on registering your child for kindergarten, please visit the WCDSB website: Entering Kindergarten – Waterloo Catholic District School Board (wcdsb.ca)  Please call the office at 519-740-0678 and speak to Lynn Bartlett to book an appointment.

Grade 2 Sacramental Preparation

Please continue to keep our Grade 2 students in your prayers as they continue to prepare to receive the sacrament of First Holy Communion.  This past Tuesday, they received the Sacrament of Reconciliation and this coming Saturday (February 11th) they will celebrate their First Communion.  On Wednesday, February 8th, our students will be on retreat at St. Ambrose Church.  Many thanks to our educators: Ms. Santos, Ms. Martin, Ms. Purdy, Ms. Caprio, and Ms. Monteiro for their help and guidance.  A special thank you to Father Gary as well for all of his spiritual guidance.

Volunteers Needed for Shrove Tuesday!

Tuesday, February 21st is Shrove Tuesday and we will be serving up pancakes for all of our students.  We need your help!!  If you are available to volunteer some time on Tuesday morning to help set up, make and serve pancakes and clean up please email tammy.sica@wcdsb.ca or call the school at 519-740-0678.   Thanks so much!   We truly do appreciate your assistance!

EVERY Wednesday is TIGER Spirit Day!!

Tigers, we want to see your ROAR with your spirit wear.  Wear green, gold, black or your spirit wear every Wednesday!

Term 1 Report Cards & Communication of Learning

Term 1 Report Card for your child in Grades 1 to 8 and the Kindergarten Communication of Learning for your child in Kindergarten will be distributed to students on Friday, February 17th.  Report cards provide an important opportunity to celebrate your child’s growth in learning and focus on the next steps.   If your child has an Individual Education Plan, the IEP will be sent home along with the term one report card. Although formal interviews occurred in November, please feel free to connect with your child’s teacher if you have concerns or questions about your child’s progress or how you can support your child’s learning at home.

St. Ambrose Church Parish Information

Mass times at St. Ambrose Church (210 South Street, Cambridge) is as follows:    SUNDAY MASSES Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Children’s Liturgy at 11am Mass – We are pleased to announce that our Children’s Liturgy Program will be held during the 11:00 am Mass and will begin on Sunday, February 5th!

New Altar Servers:   We would like to welcome children to become altar servers. It is a honour to serve at the Lord’s table during Holy Mass. Parents, please speak to your son or daughter about becoming an altar server.  Students (Grade 3 and older) who would like to be altar servers are asked to contact Fr. Gary at the parish office or email stambrose@golden.net

Camp Brebeuf in Rockwood Ontario – yearly summer camp for kids! C.Y.O. Camp Brébeuf offers a variety of activities and facilities to provide children with a memorable camp experience.   Day Camp: For campers aged 4-13 . Campers are placed into age-based groups that they will rotate with to activities during the week. We specifically design all group activity rotations to be age-appropriate for the various sections with 9 different program areas that campers will get to experience.
Overnight Camp: For campers aged 7 to 14. Campers are placed into age-based cabin groups that become their home for the duration of their stay at camp. During the day for programming a cabin may be paired with a second cabin to create a ‘cabin group’ of campers for activities.

Good morning Tigers,

Please ensure that your child is dressed for the weather today.  Please also ensure that your child arrives at school no sooner than 8:45 am.   As a reminder, here are the WCDSB Winter Weather Inclement procedures that we follow:

When schools are open during cold weather, special consideration is given to the safety and well-being of students while they are outside at recess, lunch, or for other outdoor activities. Temperatures and conditions vary across the Region and the WCDSB uses https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca to assess local conditions.

During the winter months, the temperature  (including windchill OR “feels like“) is monitored before school as well as throughout the day prior to all recesses and outdoor time.

• Temperatures between -20°C and -27°C students will not be outside longer than 15 minutes
• Temperatures colder than -27°C students will remain inside

SIGN UP TODAY!!

The Catholic Schools Advisory Council of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Brigid invite you to join us next Tuesday, February 7th for a parent presentation by Vicki Olatundun.

Come join us at St. Vincent de Paul next Tuesday, February 7th at 6:30pm.  Please see Vicki Olatundun SVDP and St. Brigid for more information.   This event is FREE!

Please SIGN UP here https://forms.gle/PYdJ6UrQqwGdXxqP7