The Patriot Report – Nov 20

“Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree.” – Emily Brontë

The past two weeks has certainly had its fair share of gloomy weather. However, there have been days of reprieve and one of the more enjoyable parts of the school day is getting to see the children play freely during their outdoor play times at recess and lunch. 

My career in education started in high school. In a high school, recess and lunch breaks are mostly opportunities for kids to walk around or sit in a cafeteria. Today, with the prevalence of iPhones and androids, I am sure that recess and lunch breaks are mostly spent on devices checking the latest social media posts. When I moved from high school to elementary school there were many cultural adjustments I had to make. One of the best culture changes was to be around so much joy, energy, and excitement.

Our children will literally sprint full on for the adventure playground. They challenge each other on the monkey bars. The play games that make sense to them but not to the adults supervising. Their imaginations come fully alive. It is something worth appreciating. 

As per the PHO guidelines that were announced yesterday, all in-person faith services are suspended until December 7th, 2020. Sunday 11am Mass will continue to be live-streamed on the Parish FaceBook page @stjudesvan. Please stay tuned for future announcements.

Thank-you for your continued support. Please keep safe and healthy.

The Gr. 7 Class is hopeful that you will be able to support their fundraiser. All proceeds from the reusable St. Jude Patriots Mask sales will go to support a Covid19 Safe Gr. 7 Farewell in 2021. Click the follow link to order: Gr 7 Mask Fundraiser

Gr. 2 learns about Water Cycles and Scripture!

Gr. 7 does Picasso Art!

Gr. 5 learns about the Rock Cycle!

Our photo retakes will take place on Wednesday, Nov 25th.  Please come dressed in full uniform.  

Temporary Transition Students are to come from 9:00am – 11:15am for their photos.  This will be the only opportunity to have your child’s individual school photos taken.  This will take place in the library downstairs.  Your child will enter in one set of doors and exit out the other.  We ask that parents stay outside and do not enter into the library while photos are being taken. Please check your email for the link to sign up for your photo day time slot.  

We are excited to welcome kindergarten sibling registration for children born in 2016, turning 5 in 2021. These children will begin kindergarten in September, 2021.  Please complete the Kindergarten Sibling Registration Form to register siblings for 2021-2022 school year. 

This is a reminder that parents need to take the time to do the Daily Check every day. It is important that we remain committed to taking our COVID19 procedures seriously. Click here to access the form.