NEWSLETTER
Laura Johanson: Office Coordinator
Maureen Lalach: Secretary
Kevin Leschyshyn: Vice Principal
Ken McIntosh: Principal
#16
April 27, 2016
A Copy Of The Newsletter Can Be Found At:
http://www.gscs.sk.ca/studentsandfamilies/schools/PET
PHONE: (306) 659-7440
Reflection: Next week has been declared World Catholic Education Week. The theme for Catholic Education Week this year is “Opening Doors to Mercy”. Next
Thursday our Kindergarten to Gr.4 students will gather at 9:15 a.m. and our Gr.5 to Gr.8 students will gather at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate the Liturgy focusing on this theme.
Did you know that in many provinces, families must pay tuition to send their children to Catholic schools because their provincial governments provide limited or no
funding for Catholic education? Saskatchewan, Alberta and Ontario are the only provinces in Canada where Catholic education is funded publicly.
In the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division, Catholic education was established in Saskatoon in 1911. Our Catholic school division has had a proud tradition of
providing a quality Catholic education. Today we continue to prepare students for tomorrow by providing them with numerous opportunities to enrich their faith and grow
in their relationship with God and with each other. We are proud of all past and present students, families, staff, religious and clergy who made and continue to make our
schools special places in which to learn and grow. As we celebrate Catholic Education Week, let us be thankful for the many gifts God has bestowed on us and let us
recognize that we all have a part to play in continuing to enrich our Catholic schools, our church, our community, not only for the present generation but for future
generations as well.
SCHOOL LUNCHES - HEALTHY HUNGER
Our next school lunch will be from Subway on Thursday, May 19th. You will be able to order on line and pay on line through Healthy Hunger. All orders must be placed
by noon on Friday, May 13th. You can also order the school lunch that is on Thursday, June 9th (Jerry’s) by going to www.healthyhunger.ca . If you have any questions
please call or email Candice @ (306) 668-4870 or [email protected]. If you do not have access to the internet, please request a paper copy hot lunch order form from
your child’s classroom teacher.
KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION
IMPORTANT DATES
If your child will be 5 years of age by January 31st,
2017, they will be eligible for Kindergarten next fall.
Our school offers half-time Kindergarten. This
would include Monday and Wednesday full days or Tuesday
and Thursday full days with each group alternating Thursdays
or Fridays. If you were unable to attend one of the Open
Houses, drop by the school at your convenience to register
your child. Parents are asked to bring a copy of their child’s
birth certificate, hospitalization card and if your child has
been baptised in the Catholic Church, please bring a copy of
the certificate. We look forward to meeting you and your
child. If have any questions or would like to register your
child, please call the school at 659-7440 or come by the
school for a visit.
Wednesday, Apr. 27th
PLANNING FOR NEXT YEAR
Next Wednesday, May 4th we will be sending PreRegistration forms home with the youngest child in each
family. All Pre-Registration forms are due back to the
office by Thursday, May 12th. These forms will help us in
our planning for the 2016-2017 school year. Next year, at the
beginning of the school year, only those students who are
new to our school will come on Registration Day
(Tuesday, August 30th). The first day of school for all
students will be Thursday, September 1st.
Thursday, May 12th
STAFFING UPDATE
It is with mixed emotions that we say good-bye to Mr. Olson.
He has decided to retire from a successful teaching career.
His last day of teaching will be on Friday, April 29th. Please
join me in congratulating Mr. Olson on his retirement! We
wish him good health and happiness as he moves into the
next chapter in his life. Mrs. Paproski will be replacing Mr.
Olson for the remainder of the school year. Also, we
welcome Mrs. Pederson back from maternity leave on
Wednesday, May 4th. Mrs. Pederson will be covering Mrs.
Muench’s half time medical leave and eventually her
maternity leave. Welcome back Mrs. Pederson!
Thursday, Apr. 28th
Friday, Apr. 29th
Monday, May 2nd -6th
►Gr. 8H visit Sarcan a.m.
►Gr. 8H visit Meewasin Park p.m.
►World Catholic Education Week – “Opening Doors of Mercy”
Tuesday, May 3rd
►Gr. 7 and 8 MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) presentation p.m.
Wednesday, May 4th
►Pre-Registration Forms sent home
►Gr. 8’s visit Bethlehem to see musical a.m.
►Gr. 3 Bake Sale
►Gospel Virtue: Service Liturgy K-Gr.4 at 9:15 a.m. / Gr.5-8 at 10:00 a.m.(CHANGED FROM MAY 3RD)
►Staff Retreat- no school for students
Thursday, May
5th
Friday, May 6th
Wednesday, May 11th
Friday, May 13th
Monday, May 16th
►Gr. 1R visit the Forestry Farm -p.m.
►Gr. 8H visit the U of S
►Newsletter
►Gr.1’s and Gr. 2’s visit St. Peter the Apostle for Mass at 9:30 a.m.
►Pre-Registration Forms due
►Fr. Iheanyi and Andrew visit our Kindergarten-Gr. 4 classes
► Subway School Lunch orders due
Friday, May 20th
►Gr. K-4 Sociograms sent home
► School Track and Field Meet for Gr. 4-8
►Gr.4H and Gr.4D – visit the Forestry Farm Zoo
►Gr. 7J visit Grip It a.m.
►Gr. 1L visit the Forestry Farm -p.m.
►Gr.3B visit Meewasin Valley Center a.m.
►Gr. 3D visit Meewasin Valley Center -p.m.
►Spirit Day/School Lunch – Mismatch Day/Subway
►KTTK & KMWM visit the Fun Factory – a.m.
►Gr. 1K visit the Forestry Farm -p.m.
►Gr.4H and Gr.4D visit Fairhaven Bowl p.m.
►School Holiday – no school for students
Monday, May 23rd
►Victoria Day Holiday – no school for students
Tuesday, May 24th
►Gr. 3U visit Meewasin Valley Center and Marr Residence p.m.
►Gr. K-4 Sociograms due
►Gr. 5P visit Beaver Creek
►Gr. 5J visit Loraas Recycle classroom p.m.
►Spring Band Concert for Grade 6 at 9:15 a.m. and the Grade 7 and 8 band concert at 10:00
a.m.- Gym
►Gr. 5J visit Beaver Creek
►Gr.2’s visit Fairhaven Bowl p.m.
►Newsletter
►Alternate date for School Track and Field Meet
►Gr. 5P visit Loraas Recycle classroom p.m.
►Gr. 4/5B visit Beaver Creek
►Gr.8R visit the Physical Education Centre p.m.
Tuesday, May 17th
Wednesday, May 18th
Thursday, May 19th
Wednesday, May 25th
Thursday, May 26th
Monday, May 30th
ST. PETER TRACK AND FIELD MEET
►Story and Snack 8:30 a.m. – Library
►Gr. 2’s visit the Shaw Centre – p.m.
►Gr. 7 Science Challenge at the U of S
►Newsletter
►West Side Winds Concert for Gr.5-8 at 9:15 a.m. - Gym
Tuesday, May 31st
►Gr. 2’s visit the WDM a.m.
►Gr. 4/5B visit Loraas Recycle classroom p.m.
►Gr.8’s Build Cardboard boats at Harry Baily Pool
►Gr. 8 Bake Sale
On Monday, May 16th (alternate date Thursday, May 26th )
Wednesday, June 1st
the grade 4 to 8 students will be participating in our annual
Thursday June 2nd
►Jerry’s School Lunch orders due
track and field meet. The meet will begin at 9:00 a.m. and
►Gr.4H and Gr.4D visit Fairhaven Bowl p.m.
continue throughout the school day. Each student will be
rd
Friday, June 3
►Professional Learning Day (PLD) – no school for students
placed in a teacher led group to participate in the events and
will stay with that group for the entire meet. Since students will
be outside for the majority of the day, we ask that they dress
appropriately for the weather, bring sunscreen and a water bottle. Running shoes will be required to participate in the running and jumping events. Students are asked to
bring a bag lunch. Due to the schedule, there will not be a regular lunch break for students to have time to go home for lunch.
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
A big thank you to our parent volunteers and our Gr. 7 and 8 student volunteers for helping out at our Family Fun Night! It was great to see families come out and enjoy
an evening with our school community!
WORLD CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK
The Catholic Bishops of Saskatchewan would like to recognize Thursday, May 5, 2016 as World Catholic Education Day. On this day Catholics across the globe give
thanks for the gift of Catholic Education, and we joyfully celebrate the unique identity and distinctive contributions of Catholic Education in the lives of people around the
world. This year’s theme for World Catholic Education Day is “Catholic Education: Opening Doors of Mercy.” Our school liturgies will be on May 5th at 9:15 a.m. for Gr. K4 and 10:00 a.m. for Gr. 5-8.
BAND INFORMATION NIGHT
Parents and grade 5 students who are interested in joining band in September 2016 are invited to attend meetings on either Thursday, May 5th at Holy Cross High
School, 7:00 p.m. OR Wednesday, May 11th at E.D. Feehan High School, 7:00 p.m. Information will be sent home with grade 5 students in a Band Information Night
flyer, or can be found on the GSCS website: http://www.gscs.sk.ca/studentsandfamilies/curriculum/Pages/ArtsEducation.aspx
ST. PETER SCHOOL BADMINTON CLUB
Badminton Club begins on April 26th and runs until May 19th for grade 7 and 8. The club runs Monday to Thursday from 3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. in the gym. Parents please
watch for a note that was sent home on April 20th – if your child signed up. Students sign up for one day per week and play just for fun.
TOY DONATIONS
Our Kindergarten and Gr. 1 classes are looking for any toy donations (pails, shovels, trucks, tractors, etc.) to use on the creative playground in the sand. All
donations can be dropped off at the office. Thank you in advance for your donations.
STUDENT SAFETY
It is important to pay attention to our traffic signs in front of the school to keep our students safe. Our school buses have a designated location directly in
front of our school. Please do not park by or on the pedestrian walkway and stay clear of the school bus zone. There is 5 minute parking in front of the
school to avoid picking your child up in the middle of the street. Also, please refrain from picking up or dropping off your children using the staff parking lot
as this creates challenges regarding student safety. Take time to remind your children to cross the street at the crosswalk or consider dropping your child off or picking
them up on the school side of the street to avoid having your child cross the street. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in keeping all our students safe. U-Turns
in school zones, whether at an intersection or not, are illegal - $90 fine.
SCHOOL ARRIVAL REMINDER
Students are welcome to go to their classrooms at 8:30 a.m. each morning. If your child has to arrive at school earlier than this time they are welcome to attend the
Before & After School Program (244-7820). We ask that students do not arrive at school prior to this time so adequate supervision is available. Supervision on the
playground begins at 8:40 a.m. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
STORY AND A SNACK
Story and a Snack will be held, in the St. Peter school library, Wednesday mornings at 8:30 a.m. Students are welcome to join Mrs. Thompson (teacher-librarian) in the
story corner of the library, to listen to two stories. Once the stories are read, the students receive a snack and then are expected to return to their classrooms by 8:55
a.m. Story and a Snack is a St. Peter School tradition, which promotes literacy, and builds community. "The more you read, the more you will know, the more places
you will go.” Dr. Seuss
GR. 7J HEALTHY HABITS - 9 REASONS FOR HEALTHY EATING!
1. Protection for your eyes (food: fish, salmon, tuna, carrots)
2. Boosts creativity (food: fresh fruits and veggies, wholegrains, coffee)
3. Reduces PMS (food: avocados, salmon, Brazil nuts, bananas)
4. Reduces stress and anxiety (food: spinach leaves, Swiss chard)
5. Reduces risk of high blood pressure and harmful cholesterol
6. Wipes out food allergies (like milk, eggs, peanuts)
7. Strengthens your heart (food: oatmeal, blueberries)
8. Makes you smarter (food: blueberries, strawberries)
9. Lessens the risk of oodles of other diseases too!!
‘Swing Into Spring’ Fashion Show
The Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Foundation is pleased to invite you to the 16th annual ‘Swing into Spring’ Fashion Show & Dinner on Thursday, April 28th
at Prairieland Park – Hall B. Once again, plans are well under way for a fabulous evening of fun, food, fashions, camaraderie and great prizes. Support school
division employees as they step out of their traditional roles to walk the runway in the latest spring fashions. Please check the posters displayed at your school or your
parish bulletin boards. Phone: 659-7003 Fax: 659-2013 Email: [email protected]
Your presence helps us put faith in education.
PARISH NEWS
ST. PETER THE APOSTLE PARISH
1121 Northumberland Ave., Saskatoon, SK S7L 3Z8
Parish Office: 8 Moore Place
Phone: 306-382-5503
Fax: 306-384-3333
Email: [email protected]
Pastor: Rev. Fr. Iheanyi Enwerem, O.P. – phone 306-651-0609
Weekend Mass times: Saturday at 5 p.m. & Sunday at 11 a.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday at 4 p.m. or by appointment
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