Yearly Archives: 2024

HS June 2024 NEWSLETTER (4)

Please click and on the above link to access our June Newsletter which is filled with much information about the last month of the school year.

SafeArrival Sample Reminder to Parents

This is a reminder that we will be using the SafeArrival absence reporting system starting June 5, 2024.

Please use the toll-free number, the website, or the SchoolMessenger mobile app to report your child’s absence in advance. The toll-free number is: 1-833-251-3283.

Detailed information was emailed home regarding this process. Please contact the school for an additional copy of this information. Thank you.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

At the Waterloo Catholic District School Board, one of our greatest priorities is ensuring that all our students arrive safely at school each and every day.

To enhance our existing absence-checking procedure, we are introducing a new, more efficient student absence reporting system called SafeArrival. This new system will reduce the time it takes to verify student attendance, make it easy for you to report your child’s absence and easy for staff to respond to unexplained student absences.

With SafeArrival, you are asked to report your child’s absence in advance using any of these 3 convenient methods:

1. Using your mobile device, download and install the SchoolMessenger app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store (or from the link at SchoolMessenger).

2. The first time you use the app, select Sign Up to create your account. Select Attendance then Report an Absence.

3. Use the SafeArrival website, SchoolMessenger. The first time you use the website, select Sign Up to create your account. Select Attendance then Report an Absence.

4. Call the toll-free number 1-833-251-3283 to report an absence using the automated phone system.

These options are available 24 hours/day, 7 days a week. Future absences can be reported at any time.

In addition, we will use the SchoolMessenger Communicate automated notification system to contact parents whose child is absent when the absence was not reported in advance. The automated notification system will attempt to contact parents at multiple contact points until a reason is submitted for the absence. If our system is unable to reach the designated contacts, office staff will follow up.

If you report your child’s absence in advance using the SafeArrival toll-free number, website or mobile app, you will NOT receive these notifications.

Starting June 5th please report absences in advance using SafeArrival instead of sending notes or calling/emailing the school.

Starting June 5th, staff will begin using the SafeArrival notifications to let you know if your student is absent (when you haven’t reported the absence in advance).

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we implement this new system.

Dear Families

Tonight is Food Truck night across the street. As such the church parking lot is closed for set up.

Please park on the street, where allowed, to come and pick up your children.

thank you

Due to significant rain overnight and expected through the morning, and the potential for storms in the afternoon, the Gold Soccer Tournament today will be postponed to its rain date of Wednesday May 29^th.

Hello Families

Happy Long Weekend!  A reminder that school will be closed for the Victoria Day Weekend on Monday May 20th.

Sunday May 19th is the Feast of Pentecoste – thus the Feast of the Holy Spirit! It will be Holy Spirit Week!

On Tuesday May 21 – Wear Red & White

On Wednesday May 22 – Wear your Spirit Wear!

On Thursday May 23rd – We are going to church to celebrate Pentecoste! Please ensure all permission forms are in.

On Friday May 24th is Mission Fund Day! Please see School Cash Online to purchase your tickets.

On Saturday May 25th our Grade 7 students will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Please keep them in your prayers.

On Saturday June 1st – It is NEIGHBOURHOOD DAY.  Please see the attached flyer for more information: Neighbourhood day 2024 flyer

Dear Families

First and foremost we wish all of our mothers and very Happy Mother’s Day! 

Here are some news and events coming up:

⭐MISSION FUND DAY⭐FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2024 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

On Friday May 24th our school will host our annual Mission Fund Day during which we will present various games and activities in the hope of raising money to help support various organizations in need from our local community.  There are several items we wish to bring to your attention with regards to our Mission Day:

• The following is a list of possible activities which may be offered:
  

  nail salon	basketball throw	dance	bake sale
  tattoos	movie and popcorn	French Bingo	face painting
  cupcake decorating	hockey shoot-out	soccer shoot-out	refreshment booth

• The cost of tickets are 50¢ each.  Tickets will be available for purchase on School Cash Online up until Tuesday May  21st. Tickets may be purchased in bundles and as many times as you wish. 

• Parents, siblings, extended families and friends, as always, are very welcome to join us for these activities and / or to assist through donations.

Donations Needed

Please send these items in by Tuesday May 21st:

• Tattoos – to Room 112 
• Face Paint – to Room 110
• Nail Polish (new and used) – Room 109 
• Playdough – to Room 126 
• Candy (Nut Free) – to Room 125 
• Sidewalk chalk – to Room 108 
• Used Books – to Room 114
• Stickers – to Room 103 
• Perler Beads, Design boards, design sheet and wax paper – to the library

 Please send these items in on Mission Day MORNING (Fri. May 24th): Baked Goods (nut-free) – to the Conference Room

 ☺ Your help in making this day a great success is appreciated! ☺

May Crowning Monday May 13th:Please bring any floral donations to the main foyer on Monday Morning.

Our Catholic School Advisory Council will meet on Monday May 13th at 6:00 p.m. Here at school.

School Track and Field will be held on Thursday May 16th. Please see communication sent home.

Thank you

Dear Families

Next week we celebrate Catholic Education Week in the province of Ontario!  Our Morning Prayers and Announcements will have messages about Catholic Education Week. Teachers also have access to lesson plans that they may use in their classrooms. We will also have many events taking place:

Monday May 6th: Little Mermaid Performance for some of our classes at Monsignor Doyle

Tuesday May 7th: Badminton Practice, Horticulture Club, Folk Dance Festival

Wednesday May 8th: Chris Bray Presentation for whole school (see Newsletter for more information)

Thursday May 9th: Grade 7 to Camp Brebeuf; Literacy, Math and Munchies for parents of Kindergarten and Grade 1 students (see email); Chess Club, Badminton Practice

Friday May 10th: Kindergarten Police Officer Visit.

Thank you

MAY 2024 SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Hello Families

Please click on the above link to access our May Newsletter.

Thank you

Dear Families

There are a few events we wish to bring to your attention.

There is a Board Wide Virtual Presentation on Digital Safety Awareness and Human Trafficking Prevention Education on April 30th from 7:00 – 8:00 pm.  Please click here for more information and how to register: Registration Poster – Human Trafficking Prevention Education

Next week we continue with our Badminton, Folk Dance, Cross Country and Track & Field Practices. Our Chess Club and new Horticulture Club will continue also. Our May Caribou Math Contest will take place as well as our May Assembly.

Have a great week!

Mr. Petrella

Dear Families

As you are aware, this is Earth Week and many students have expressed an interest with celebrating and being eco-conscience in our school. Here are the activities the Eco Group has planned for this week:

Holy Spirit School – Earth Week 2024

Move Monday (Leg Day) – Take a Green Ride (Earth Day – Wear Green):

Today, let’s move in a green way! Instead of driving, let’s walk, bike, or take the bus.

Eco Lunch Tuesday – No Trash, Just Tasty (Wear White):

Today, let’s pack a lunch with no trash! Use reusable containers and a water bottle.

Water-Smart Wednesday – Drip, Drop, Stop (Wear Blue):

Today, let’s be water wizards! Use less water when brushing your teeth and taking a bath. 

Nature Day Thursday – Clean and Green (Wear Animal Prints) :

Today, let’s explore nature and keep it clean! Join the school yard clean-up and/or go on a nature walk. 

Lights-Out Friday (Wear Red) – Dim the Lights, Brighten the Planet:

Today, let’s give our planet a break! Turn off lights for an hour to save energy.