Dear Families,

With the first week of June behind us, our halls and classrooms continue to be filled with energy, enthusiasm, and excitement.  It is certainly a joy to continue to see the growth and achievement of our students!  Thank you to all our families and staff for your cooperation and support in transitioning to the new SafeArrival reporting for attendance.  This new procedure is used across all WCDSB schools and should make reporting your child’s attendance easier.  Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and see you on Monday!

 

Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations: June is a Learner For Life

OCGE focus is on being a Learner for Life.  Students will continue to have opportunities to take charge of their own learning.  They will continue to develop a growth mindset, learn to think about their thinking, and build resilience.  How fitting that our last focus is on being a learner for life, and we hope it doesn’t stop on the last day of school!  Keep learning and exploring through the summer!

By Being a A Self-Directed, Responsible, Lifelong Learner: I AM A LEARNER FOR LIFE!

• I use my gifts and talents given to me by God
• I always do my best
• I build on my strengths and weaknesses
• I set goals
• I accept change
• I am proud of the good things I do
• I am thankful for the gifts of others

Because I am a learner for life, I can reach for my dreams, by living my life like Jesus.

 

Hats, Waterbottles, and Shoes

As we enjoy the warmer weather, this is just a reminder to please send your child with a hat and reusable water bottle.  For safety reasons, we kindly request that students not wear flip-flops/slides to school.  While they are convenient, flip-flops pose a risk of tripping and injury during recess.  We encourage students to wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes or sandals with straps.  When students are using the creative play equipment outside, flip-flops/slides are not permitted.  Thank you for your understanding and help in ensuring student safety.

 

 

 

National Indigenous History Month in Canada

WCDSB and SVdP continue to celebrate and honour Indigenous peoples’ history, heritage, and diversity in our country and our WCDSB community throughout June.  Please see this link: National Indigenous Month: June 10-14, 2024, which features 5 Indigenous Canadians we will learn more about at school this week.   More resources and information can also be found on our Board website: National Indigenous History Month. 

This week, we will also explore the Canadian Geographic Indigenous Peoples Map of Canada. Jennifer Staats, Indigenous Consultant from the WCDSB, will lead us in exploring this valuable resource. 

 

 

WCDSB Track and Field Championship Meet!

On Thursday, June 13th, many of our athletes will travel to the Track and Field Championship at Ressurection University.  This is a full-day event where our athletes compete against other schools.   Many thanks to Mrs. Cassidy and Mr. B. Sousa, who will accompany our students to this event.  For those parents who will be attending, please note that only Resurrection Staff & students will be permitted to use the school’s parking lot. Everyone else will be directed to find street parking in the neighbourhood. Hired security will be at the lot entrance. 

 

 

Parish News

Mom & Tots Pray & Play:  Do you want to introduce your child/children to Eucharistic Adoration? Do you need some quiet time praying with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament? If so, this program is for you. Bring your children to adoration, and when you’re ready you can drop them off to enjoy supervised play with other children for the remaining time while you adore alone.  This will be held the LAST Wednesday of each month from 10:00-11:30 am in the Adoration Chapel and Children’s Liturgy room at St. Ambrose Church. Registration is required, please email momtotsprayplay@gmail.com   Please register for the upcoming date of  Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Children’s Liturgy at 11am Sunday Mass our Children’s Liturgy program is offered at 11:00 am Mass.  At the beginning of Mass, children will be invited to come forward to follow the leader downstairs to our Children’s Liturgy room. At the offertory, the children will return upstairs and sit as a group in the front pews for the remainder of Mass. (no registration required)

Is your child interested in becoming an altar server?  Our parish is in need of more altar servers.  It is an honour to serve at our Lord’s table during Holy Mass.  Parents, please speak to your child about becoming an altar server.  Grade 4 and older.  Training provided.

Daughters of King, Ladies group, in the St. Ambrose Church Hall. We invite you to come together in friendship to Praise the Lord and discover the ways God has personally called each of us, and how deeply He loves us.  Together, we will study scripture, share testimonies (or listen to others), and watch films, that will help us to respond to His call and His tremendous love for us.  We will serve each other, our families, our parish, and our community as we are inspired by the Holy Spirit.  LADIES, JOIN US as we begin to deepen our relationship with the Lord. We will meet on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 7 pm to 9 pm, in the Parish Hall.   If you have questions please contact the parish office. Next dates: Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Be A Man, Men’s group in St. Ambrose Church Hall every Saturday morning from 7:00 am to 8:30 am.  All men welcome, 18 years and older.  Come and join us for good conversation, fellowship, and coffee and muffins. Next dates: Saturday, June 8, 2024

 

Message Regarding Extended Day Program

 Preregistration for the 2024-2025 school year is happening now! 

Please see the information in the link below:

https://www.wcdsb.ca/our-schools/register-for-school/extended-day-program/