The Patriot Report – May 19, 2023

The sunshine recently has certainly meant that students and teachers are looking ahead to the summer months of July and August. At this time of the year, we tend to see an uptick in behavioral issues. Students might be getting tired of going to school or they are looking so forward to summer break that they begin to act up. 

I see it in my own children at home. Their patience and tolerance begins to dwindle. The complaining increases. I get it and I try to be supportive and encouraging. I think that is the best approach at this time. Listen to your children but also encourage them to continue to do their best and to keep working hard. 

The journey always gets harder the closer we are to finishing it. 

All pledge sheets must be turned in. Cash donations and cheque donations also need to be turned in. Please be sure to accurately capture the name and address of any cash donor that gave $25 or more. Please be sure that all funds are in by May 26th. 

It goes without saying how much our school community appreciates Ms. Goh. Over the 5 years I have worked alongside Ms. Goh I have come to really value her humor, her work ethic, her tell-it-to-you-straight approach, her insights, her friendliness, and her ability to connect with our children and parents. Now that Ms. Goh’s children are all out of elementary school and into high school/university, she will be pursuing other industries at the end of this current school year.

Ms. Goh has loved her 6 years at St. Jude School and we will definitely miss her.

Mrs. De Sousa came to St. Jude School from Northern Alberta and her family has made the decision to return to Northern Alberta. We have appreciated the musical talents of Mrs. De Sousa as well as her work ethic in the Christmas Concert, in preparing for weekly Masses, and in planning for our June 13 Spring Concert. 

We wish Mrs. De Sousa every success in her return to Northern Alberta. 

Pizza Hut has informed us that their ovens will not be available for this coming Wednesday. We will be going with Yummy Slice Pizza instead as a replacement option for Hot Lunch. Thank you for your understanding. 

St. Jude School would like to extend its congratulations to Fr. Joseph for reaching the milestone of 25 years as a Priest. Fr. Joseph works for RCAV but has his home at St. Jude Parish. On occasion, Fr. Joseph has said our school masses. The parish will be honoring him this Sunday. 

Congratulations Fr. Joseph on 25 Years!

Vegetable boxes were installed this week to allow our primary students to plant seeds and seedlings from our Earth Week celebrations in April. We hope that over time we can grow this space into an outdoor learning space where students can learn about plants and food systems. 

If you are interested in helping to maintain the veggie boxes over the summer months, please reach out to Mr. Chris van der Pauw by emailing cvanderpauw@stjude.ca

Confirmation for our Gr. 7 students will be happening on May 30, 2023 at 7pm. 

Parents are invited to attend our Spring Music Concert on June 13. We will have an afternoon show at 1pm and an evening show at 6:30pm. More details will come in the weeks to come. 

Please note that the last day of After School Club is June 27, 2023. There is no After School Club on June 28. 

Please note that the registration fee for 2023-24 will be withdrawn on May 15, 2023.  Thank you. 

Patriots Summer Camp will run at St. Jude School from July 3-7th, 9AM-3PM. 

This camp is run by Mr. C and Ms. Corea and is aimed at children aged 7-13. The activities will include fun games, sports, and team-building activities. Cost for the week is $175.00 per child with discounts available for siblings and referrals. 

For further information and registration please email acampanile@stjude.ca.

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