The Patriot Report – April 28, 2023

“Discipline: Do what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, as well as it needs to be done, every single time.” – Coach Bob Knight

I first came across this quote in the SFU Mens Basketball team room when I served as team manager in 2003 and it has stuck with me ever since I read it. It is a quote worth memorizing and sharing with your children. 

I suppose when I reflect on it, in some areas I am proficient in the area of discipline. For example, on January 1st I started listening to the Bible in a Year podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz and I have kept this up, listening to scripture daily and when a day is missed I am able to make it up the following day. Other areas though, not so much. My diet, definitely not disciplined (not a huge fan of salads and veggies). Exercise, certainly not getting the recommended 30 minutes a day.  

Last week I wrote about the journey of a 1000 miles beginning with a single step. Discipline is the tool that helps us achieve the goals. Reflecting on how you can model discipline for your child is important but even greater, is taking time to help them understand the significance of discipline. 

The journey to a more discipline life though is not easy and there are plenty of setbacks. Yet, this is not a reason to throw our hands in the air and grow indifferent. When we do falter, we acknowledge our humanity and then recommit to the path of continual self improvement. 

Let’s get those pledges!

Students are reminded to bring in their pledge sheets every Friday so that we can get a sense of how close we are to meeting our goal of $30,000. 

To donate online click here: Charitable Impact

All online donations will receive a Charitable Tax Receipt from Charitable Impact. If you are making a cash donation greater than $25 please make sure that your name and address is clearly written on the walkathon sheet. If you are making a donation by cheque, please make cheques payable to St. Jude Parish with School Walkathon written on the Memo Line. 

Thank you for supporting our fundraising efforts!

Each class is fundraising to hit certain targets. 

Each class that raises an average of $100 per student will receive extra recess and a movie afternoon. 

Each class that raises an average of $150 per student will receive extra recess, a movie afternoon, and a non-uniform day. 

Each class that raises an average of $200 or more per student will receive extra recess, a movie afternoon, a non-uniform day, and a class party with pizza, drinks, and ice cream treats. 

Next week permission forms will go out for our May 12, Walkathon. We need parent volunteers to walk with our students. Student safety is always a concern for this event and we can only be successful if enough parents are able to walk with the classes. Please consider volunteering as parent chaperone for this day. Thank you.

As we approach May 7th, we keep our First Holy Communicants in our prayers. The mass will start at 2:00pm on Sunday, May 7th. All are invited to attend. 

It’s Yearbook ordering time again! Like last year, our yearbook ordering will be completely online through our school portrait company, Lifetouch.  
The order deadline is May 15, 2022 so order today!
 
Step 1: open  ybpay.lifetouch.ca   in your browser.
Step 2: type in the Yearbook ID code 14136523
Step 3: type in your child’s name and grade. You may order multiple copies under one name or add an additional order under a different name (additional orders can be added on the next screen).
Step 4: Online payments methods accepted are American Express, Mastercard, Discover, or Visa.
 
Please note the order deadline of May 15, 2023. Late orders will not be able to be fulfilled.

Cambridge Uniforms is recommending that parents place uniform orders for September 2023 before the summer months as supply issues can cause delays. Please read the letter from Cambridge Uniforms by clicking the link: Letter to Families

Follow this link to complete your hot lunch orders in support of Gr. 7 fundraising. 

http://bit.ly/3YGZhFu

Our Gr. 7 Student Ambassadors will be available to provide tours of our school to prospective families. If you know of someone who might be interested in attending St. Jude School, I encourage you to tell them to sign up for a tour. Any interested family can email registrar@stjude.ca to schedule a tour. 

This past year we handed out $1200 in rewards to parents that referred students to our school. Every student that is referred and enrolls in our school for the year results in a reward of $200 for the the referring family. 

To learn more about the referral program, please click here.