REFLECTION
“Talent is a pursued interest. Anything you’re willing to practice, you can do.” – Bob Ross
If you do not know who Bob Ross is, I encourage you to look him up and spend some time watching some of his Joy of Painting episodes. For me, I grew up with Bob Ross and I am happy that my own children now love watching him. It is mesmerizing and calming. You truly do feel a sense of joy when watching Bob Ross at work. As an adult, I have a newfound appreciation for Bob Ross and some of his phrases.
I think one of the goals of our school is to provide our children with opportunities to discover their interests and to communicate that with intentional practice you can get better. As the first educators, parents also need to provide their children with opportunities to discover passions and interests. You know your child is interested when they choose to practice without being told to. That is the “willingness” to practice part in the quote from Bob Ross.
Have a splendid weekend!
PATRIOTS SPIRIT WEAR NOW AVAILABLE TO ORDER
Patriots Gear is now available for order on the Cambridge Uniform Store Website.
PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS
Parent Teacher Interviews are coming up on Thursday, October 19th. The purpose of Parent Teacher Interviews is for the teacher and the parent/guardian(s) to discuss the child’s behaviour, habits, attitude, and performance. The conversations are to focus on goals for the child and the strategies to implement at home and at school so that greater learning can happen. It is also an opportunity to raise and address concerns. It is not an opportunity to discuss other children or other teachers.
There will be no school on this day, and we do not recommend that children attend the interview.
To book your time slot, please visit this link:
https://schoolinterviews.ca/code/8n9zr
Alternatively, you can go to: www.schoolinterviews.ca
Event code: 8n9zr
If none of the posted times work, please email your child’s teacher to set up an alternate time to meet.
REMIND EMERGENCY MESSAGING
We are implementing the Remind Text Messaging system at our school. In order for the school to communicate via text messages in case of emergencies, parents need to individually enroll. This service is free of charge to St. Jude Families.
There are a couple of ways to sign up:
Use your phone and text @8hdh4ga to the number (514) 613-2161
Follow this link: https://www.remind.com/join/8hdh4ga
KINDERGARTEN SIBLING REGISTRATION 2024-2025
We are excited to welcome kindergarten sibling registration for children born in 2019, turning 5 in 2024. These children will begin kindergarten in September 2024. Please pre-register by completing this form.
VOLLEYBALL SEASON IN FULL SWING
It’s volleyball season at St. Jude! We are so proud of our Grade 5, Grade 6, and Grade 7 girls teams that have been showing sportsmanship and team spirit at the games. Keep up the good work, Patriots!
PUI YING MANDARIN CLASS REMINDER
Mandarin class will be back in session on October 16.
HALLOWEEN COSTUMES
With Halloween fast approaching, St. Jude School will allow students to dress in costumes on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.
Please ensure that your child’s costume is appropriate and suitable for our Catholic school community. Those who dress as Saints or Biblical Characters will receive special prizes!
Students are not permitted to wear the following:
● Any costume that covers the face. Staff members must be able to identify
students.
● Costumes that are provocative, revealing, sexual in nature, or employ questionable props, including fake weapons.
● Costumes that depict violence, alcohol, or drugs.
● Costumes that could be offensive or perpetuate a stereotype of someone’s culture, gender, heritage, age, sexual orientation or religion.
● Costumes that mimic or imitate another person or group of people in our community.
Students who choose to not be in costume are to be in their school uniform.
ABSENTEE NOTES
Reminder to submit absentee notes for when your child is sick or away from school. This can be done online through our school website: https://stjude.ca/absentee-note/
PHOTO RETAKES
School photo retakes are Nov 3, 2023.
OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY
St. Jude Parish Mass Times
Monday – Saturday: 9 am morning Masses
Novena Mass on Wednesdays: 7:30 pm.
Saturday anticipated Mass: 5 pm
Sunday Mass: 9 am, 11 am, 5 pm
CALENDAR REMINDERS
Oct 19 – Parent/Teacher Interviews, No School
Oct 20 – Provincial Pro D, No School
Oct 27 – Care Day – Noon Dismissal
Oct 31 – Halloween – See note on Costumes
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