Dear Holy Spirit Families,
First, to all fathers and father figures, we thank you for sharing your love and compassion. You are a role model to those who seek your guidance and reassurance. Today, we humbly recognize everyone who brings joy, laughter, and comfort into our lives, even in times of sorrow. We express our gratitude to all the caring individuals who love us and are with us today and those we hold in our hearts—wishing everyone in our community a wonderful, sunny, and happy day!
Happy Father’s Day!
June is an exciting and busy time both inside and outside of school! We have noticed an increase in the office for last-minute pick-up requests or to pass along changes in routine. While we understand that sometimes this may happen, we kindly ask families to try to convey these messages ahead of time. With over 500 students, our office can be a bustling place, and it is not always possible to communicate last-minute messages promptly. If you need to come and pick up your child early, please try to arrive 10 minutes early, too. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
National Indigenous Peoples Day
June is an opportunity for all Canadians to learn about Indigenous history together. Specifically, June 21st, National Indigenous Peoples Day, is a moment for all Canadians to unite and celebrate with Indigenous Peoples. On June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day is a day to celebrate and recognize the contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit in Canada. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three groups as Aboriginal peoples, also known as Indigenous peoples. Although these groups share many similarities, they have distinct heritage, language, cultural practices, and spiritual beliefs. In cooperation with Indigenous organizations, the Government of Canada chose June 21, the summer solstice, for National Aboriginal Day, now known as National Indigenous Peoples Day. For generations, many Indigenous peoples and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day due to the significance of the summer solstice as the year’s longest day. We are proud of our rich Canadian Heritage and give thanks for the many contributions Indigenous Peoples have made to the fabric of our wonderful country! Here are 5 Indigenous people we will learn about this week: June 17-21, National Indigenous Month
Prayer for National Indigenous Peoples Day
Creator God,
We look at your world and praise you for the diversity all around us.
Thank you for the gift of relationships; our connection with people, animals, and the land.
Help us, Lord, to see differences and diversity as strengths.
Help us to listen and understand; to meet one another with wonder and anticipation.
Help us to love as you love, without expectation.
Reveal to us your way of reconciliation and guide us into right relationships with all living things.
Lead us to understand how Indigenous peoples have been and continue to be profoundly harmed by settler people and institutions.
Lead us to repent when we as settlers deny Indigenous peoples respect, dignity and fullness of life.
Helps us listen compassionately, to speak humbly and to act justly.
Help us to seek the peace, justice and reconciliation you desire among all your children.
Thank you for your mercy and grace.
Amen
Plans Of Care, Lost and Found & Medication Pick Up!
Here are a few reminders for parents and students as we head into the last weeks of the school year.
We have several lost and found items. Please ask your child if they own anything displayed on the lost and found table. Any unclaimed items will be donated over the summer.
Students with Medical Plans of Care: If your child has a Plan of Care, it will come home this week for you to review and add any changes. Please send it back to the office as soon as possible so we can promptly update the plan for September. If any medical information changes, let the office know, and we will make the adjustments needed to record the most current information.
Medication: If your child has any medication at the office, please have a guardian or your child come to the office to pick it up on their last day of school, June 27th. Thank you!
Good Luck to our Ultimate Frisbee and Junior 3-Pitch teams!
Best of Luck to our Ultimate Frisbee Team, which will represent our school on Monday, June 17th, led by their Coaches, Mrs. Cassidy and Mr. Gualiano. Our Junior boys’ and
girls’ teams will participate in their tournament on Thursday, June 20th. Thank you to our coaches, Mrs. Rose, Mr. Sousa, Mrs. Oliveira, and Mrs. Nowak, for all their work
with the teams! Good luck, Flames!
Holy Spirit Talent Show
Lights, camera, action! The Talent Show and Recognition Assembly will hit the stage on Thursday, June 27th. See our students in action as they showcase their gifts and talents. Don’t miss seeing our school’s rising stars shine bright!
LAST CALL: Calling ALL Library Books
Please help us by returning ANY library books you have at home to the school this week. All books are due back by now! Thank you.
Parking Lot Safety.
A reminder to all drivers that there are many staff and students who are in the driveway and parking lot during drop off and pick up times. It is necessary to always drive slowly and cautiously, and to always defer/listen to the direction of staff. This may mean having to stop and/or wait while proceeding through the driveway. Please also respect the “no parking zones” that are reserved for buses. If you are sending a friend or family member to the school, please make sure they are aware of these important expectations. The safety and well-being of our staff and students is dependant on everyone’s cooperation.
From our Community Partners…
The First Day of School 2024/2025 for students is Wednesday, September 4th.
Please note that bus information for September 2024 will be available on August 19, 2024, via the Parent Portal at www.stswr.ca. Due to high traffic that week, the website may experience slower performance. If you cannot access your transportation information by August 26, please get in touch with us.
Bus information letter for September
June 25th- Term 2 Reports
June 25th – Class of 2024 Graduation (6:00 pm)
June 26th – Kindergarten Celebration
June 27th – Talent Show and Recognition Assembly (AM)
June 27th – Last Day of School
June 28th – PA Day *no school for students.