PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
This week was another week full of joy at St. Jude. Our Grade Three class celebrated National Acts of Kindness day and supported younger classes learning about being kind. Initiatives like this one warm my heart and seeing older students working to actively make our world a better place. The kindness I see the students exhibit towards each other every day is a source of joy for me. Kindness is all around our world if we look for it. Here at St. Jude we encourage our students to look for the good in the world and try to BE the good in return.
Happy National Acts of Kindness Day!
St. Jude, Pray for us!
GRADE THREE SHOWS HEART
This week Grade Three participating in National Acts of Kindness day by expressing their kindness through story and sharing their stories with others. These students read their stories to students in Grade One and Kindergarten in an effort to pay it forward and inspire kindness in others.
Way to go Grade Three, thanks for sharing your kindness with others!
EARTHQUAKE PROCEDURES
Today some of the students felt the earth shaking as some parts of Vancouver experienced tremours from an Earthquake north of the city. Our school is equipped with an Earthquake Early Warning System and the tremours were minor enough to not set it off. Most of the classrooms did not experience any disruption to their learning.
If there is need to initiate the earthquake procedure and evacuate the school then parents will be notified. All our emergency procedures are drilled regularly at the school to ensure the safety of our students and staff.
Take care!
BATTERY BLITZ CONTEST RESULTS
Earth Rangers and Call2Recycle have announced that St.Jude Elementary School won FOURTH PLACE in the 2024 Fall Battery Blitz Mission Contest in B.C.
Well done! Our school has collected 331.88kg worth of batteries.
Congratulations, Patriots! Way to be good stewards of God’s creation!
ST. JUDE ORCHESTRA WINTER CONCERT FEB 26 7PM
Our very own St. Jude Orchestra will be performing on Wednesday, February 26th at 7pm in the St. Jude School Gym.
Come on out to support our student musicians on their big night!
GRADE SEVEN GIRLS WIN GOLD AT NOTRE DAME BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Grade Seven Girl’s basketball team gave it their all to win gold at the Juggler Basketball Tournament at Notre Dame!
Go Patriots!
THUNDERBIRD TRACK AND FIELD COACHING SESSION
On Friday afternoon Grades 5 and 6 were treated to a track & field coaching session with Coach Dylan Uhrich from the Vancouver Thunderbirds Track and Field Club. Dylan is an accomplished athlete, competing in track & field and cross country as a varsity athlete for UBC. The students learned valuable skills and had a blast while learning!
Thank you Coach Dylan and the Thunderbirds Track and Field Club for coming out!
SECOND-HAND UNIFORM SALE FEB 28
We have had an influx of uniform donations to the school, so we are paying it forward. Used uniforms items, including sweaters, pants, monogrammed shirts, kilts, amd patriots wear will be available for discounted purchase on February 28th after the noon dismissal. Please bring cash or cheque for purchase.
Proceeds will be utilized for educational supplies at the school.
CAMBRIDGE UNIFORM %5 DISCOUNT FEB 20-28
Cambridge Uniforms knows it’s time to think about purchasing uniforms for next school year. Thankfully, they are offering a discount for those who purchase this week!
FEBRUARY 20 – 28 SAVE 5% on your entire order!
Discount will be automatically applied to your order at checkout.
GRADE SEVEN FUNDRAISING
STUDENT LED CONFERENCES MARCH 14
Student led conferences are a way for students to show parents their learning and it involves multiple groups of parents in the classrooms touring various stations. Each time slot is 30 minutes. This year, it will take place on Friday, March 14th from 10am – 4:30pm. Students are to come to the conference dressed in school uniform. To book your time slot, please click here: https://schoolinterviews.ca/code/qbtad
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO SCHOOL ON THIS DAY.
CHARITABLE TAX RECEIPTS
2024 Charitable Tax Receipts were sent out last week. Please check your email for this important document. If you have not received your receipt, check with the office to make sure we have your correct email on file.
ST. JUDE PARISH MASS TIMES
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
Feb 26 – St. Jude Orchestra Winter Concert 7pm
Feb 28 – Care Day – NOON Dismissal
Mar 5 – Ash Wednesday, school mass at 9am
Mar 14 – Student Led Conferences, NO SCHOOL
Mar 16-29 – Spring Break, NO SCHOOL
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