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St. George School
Principal: R. Cratty
748 Redberry Road
Vice-Principal: R. Flaman
Saskatoon, SK S7K 5H3
Office Coordinator: R. Kirwan
“Home of the Dragons”
Trustees: S. Zakreski-Werbicki/W. Stus/T. Hawkins
(306)659-7320
Newsletter #15, Apr. 13, 2017
Web page: http://www.gscs.ca/studentsandfamilies/schools/GEO
Thursday, April 13
 Liturgy – 9:15
 Stations of the Cross
Friday, April 14
 Good Friday – no school
Monday, April 17 – Friday, April 22
 Easter Break – No School
Monday, April 24
 Faith, Fitness & Friends – 12:15 p.m.
 Practice for Feast Day – 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 25
 St. George Feast Day – 1:00 p.m. (buses leave at 12:30)
Wednesday, April 26
 Parish Visitor in Gr. 1 – 3
Thursday, April 27
 Jump Rope pledge forms due
 Music Alive Program – Gr. 4 – 6 – a.m., 1:00 school wide presentation
Friday, April 28
 Faith, Fitness & Friends – 12:15
 Assembly – 2:45
 CSCC Family Movie Night – 6:30 p.m.
Monday, May 1
 Faith, Fitness & Friends – 12:15
Thursday, May 4
 Spirit Day – Star Wars Day
Friday, May 5
 Faith, Fitness & Friends – 12:15
 Gr. 8’s to Synchnotron
ALERGY AWARE
SAVE THE DATES!
Family Movie Night
April 28th
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Year-end Band Concert
June 14th – 10:50 a.m.
PRINCIPAL’S PEN
GOSPEL VIRTUE
Our Gospel Virtue for this month is Courage. Thank you to our Grade 1 class for leading us in prayer and for decorating
the front showcase.
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid and terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he
will never forsake you." Deuteronomy 31:6
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Holy Week – This week is Holy Week in our Church, and we on the death and resurrection of Christ. On Holy
Thursday (April 13), we will have a liturgy of the Passion of Jesus at 9:15am. All are welcome to join us. Following the
liturgy, classes have signed up for a time to take part in Stations of the Cross in our gym. May you all have a blessed
Easter and experience the joy of the resurrection! Happy Easter!
Our Divine Liturgy to celebrate St. George's Feast Day will be held on Tuesday, April 25th at St. George’s Ukrainian
Catholic Church at 1:00 p.m. Please note students should stay for lunch as we will be loading the buses at 12:25
p.m. with buses departing at 12:30 p.m. All students (K-8) will be participating in this celebration. Parents,
grandparents and friends are welcome to join us for this very special event. Please mark your calendars!
Congratulations to our patrollers who attended the Saskatoon Safety Patrols on April 12th. Congratulations to Sarah
L. who was awarded patroller of the Year for St. George School and to Sierra G., Jacob H., Rebecca G., and Kyle L.
who were awarded Patrol Team of the year. A special thank-you to all of our patrollers who help keep us safe.
Music Alive Program from the National Arts Centre will have sessions for Grade 4-6 with a school wide presentation
at 1:00pm on Thursday, April 27.
The safety of our students and staff is our number one priority. In partnership with the Saskatoon Police Service, all
Saskatoon schools conduct two lockdown drills a year. One is in the fall and one is in the spring. In the coming
weeks, our school will be conducting our school lockdown drill. A school lockdown alerts staff and students that an
imminent danger exists inside or just outside the school. School personnel lock classroom doors and windows.
Students and staff move away from the windows and doors and remain in their classrooms until directed by
emergency personnel that it is safe to leave. Students and staff will be notified that it is a drill. If you require more
information about lockdown procedures, please contact Mrs. Cratty.
As a reminder for school zones:
o The speed limit is 30 kms/hr;
o U-turns are prohibited; U-Turns in school zones; whether at an intersection or not are illegal - $90.00 fine.
o Parking is allowed in designated areas only;
o Stopping or parking is not allowed in a school bus loading zone;
o Jaywalking is prohibited; pedestrians must cross at intersections or marked crosswalks;
o Please do not pick up students or drop them off in the staff parking lot.
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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
It’s time to register for Kindergarten! Children who will be five years old by January 31, 2018
are eligible to start school in the fall. We are a friendly, safe and welcoming Catholic school
that helps each of our students reach their full potential. At St. George we nurture faith, encourage excellence in learning and
inspire students to serve others, so they can make the world around them a better place. Call us to set up a visit. Learn more
about our school division at www.gscs.ca We are rooted in faith, growing in knowledge, and reaching out to
transform the world!
SRC NEWS
The next Spirit Day will be on Thursday, May 4, and it is Star Wars Day. May the Fourth be with You! Earn points
for your house team!
ST. GEORGE FEAST DAY
St. George Feast Day takes place on April 23rd, but we will be celebrating the feast day by gathering for a Divine Liturgy at
St. George’s Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, on Tuesday, April 25th at 1:00 p.m. All students (K-8) will be participating in this
celebration. Parents, grandparents and friends are welcome to join us for this very special event. Please mark your
calendars!
MILK PRICE INCREASE
Effective April 1, 2017 milk containers have been added to the provincial recycling program allowing containers to be
returned to SARCAN depot for a refund. This also means that there will be a deposit of 10¢ charged on each 250 ml of milk
as well as a 3¢ environmental handling fee. This results in a cost increase to our milk. Starting April 24 th we will be
increasing the cost of individual milk to $1.00. Milk cards will increase from $15.00 to $18.00 for 20 milk. Any existing milk
cards will still be honored.
BOOT HOCKEY/SHINNY TOURNAMENT
The St. George Annual Shinny Tournament has completed round robin play with each of the four teams playing
each other. The Rebels placed 1st with 3 wins 0 losses; The Knights were 2nd with 2 wins and 1 loss; the
Blackhawks were 3rd with 1 win and 2 losses; and the Canadiens were 4th with 0 wins and 3 losses.
Playoff action is now under way. The “B” side final takes place Wednesday, April 12th and the “A” side final will
take place on Thursday, April 13th. The final game will be Monday, April 24th featuring the “A” side winner against the “B” side
winner. Good luck to all teams!
Mr. Doll
TOOTHBRUSHES FOR THE HOMELESS
Mrs. Turner’s grade 3/4 classroom is collecting new toothbrushes to give to the homeless. If you would like to
contribute, please bring the toothbrushes to the front office. They will be collecting until April 30th.
NEWSLETTER
Beginning with the May 4th newsletter, we will no longer be sending home paper copies. Newsletters will be sent to the e-mail
address(es) provided at the beginning of the year to one or both the mother and father of the student. Most schools are
sending information home via this method and we would like to play our part to reduce our paper use. We will change the
format of the newsletter to a letter size page for those who wish to print the newsletter at home. Newsletters are always posted
on our website: http://www.gscs.ca/studentsandfamilies/schools/GEO
SWING INTO SPRING FASHION SHOW & DINNER
The Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Foundation is pleased to invite you to the 17th annual ‘Swing into Spring’
Fashion Show & Dinner on Thursday, May 4, 2017 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.
Tickets are $70.00 ea. and are available through the Foundation office. Phone: (306)659-7003 Fax: (306)659-2013
Email: [email protected]
Your presence helps us put faith in education.
***Please note: Mr. Doll and Mrs. Boyko will be modeling this year!***
COMMUNITY COUNCIL (CSCC) NEWS:
Next CSCC Meeting
Our next meeting is on Thursday, May 11th starting at 7pm in the school library. All parents are welcome to attend any of the
CSCC meetings. Babysitting is available for all meetings and doesn't need to be arranged in advance. Most meetings last an
hour to an hour and a half and are very informal and relaxed.
NORTH SASKATOON PRESCHOOL
The North Saskatoon Preschool (non-cooperative preschool) is now
Please join us for our Open House:
accepting registrations for the 2017-2018 school year (ages 3-4) for
Thursday, May 11th, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday morning classes and Tuesday and Thursday
afternoon classes. Registration forms are available at the St. George
School Office. For more information, call Jenna at (306)659-7809 or (306)280-4405.
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ECOJUSTICE GRADE 8 PROGRAM – APPLY TODAY!
The EcoJustice Land-based program is presently accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year. It is open to all
upcoming grade 8 students. Taught out of St. Edward School, this unique inquiry-based program presents the curriculum
through critical place-based, environmental and social justice perspectives. Applications are found in all GSCS elementary
schools or can be downloaded from the EcoJustice website: http://ecojustice.gscs.sk.ca. For more information, please feel free
attend our parent/guardian information night scheduled for Wednesday, May 10 @ 6:30pm in the St. Edward gymnasium. If
you have any immediate questions, please contact EcoJustice at St. Edward School or your school’s grade 7 teacher and/or
principal. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 12, 2017.
Weekday Mass Times: Tuesday – Friday – 8:00 a.m.
Weekend Mass Times: Saturday at 5:00 p.m.; Sunday – 9:00 a.m & 11:00 a.m.
http://www.saintannes.ca/
Easter Tridium Masses
Holy Thursday, April 13
Good Friday, April 14
Holy Saturday, April 15
Easter Sunday, April 16
Mass of the Lord’s Supper – 7:00 p.m.
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion – 3:00 p.m.
Easter Vigil – 9:00 p.m.
Mass times: 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
News from Kids for Christ in April and June We have planned our concluding sessions for Kids for Christ this year. On
April 30th we will be talking about the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, starting at 1:00 pm (registration@12:45). We
will not have a session in May. Our final and closing session for this year will be on June 11th, starting with lunch after
11:00am Mass. We will have sign-up sheets for this day. Our theme for our closing is the Sacrament of the Eucharist ...The
Body of Christ. We have exciting things planned for these sessions.
Since I will be retiring in June of this year, I would like to thank our parents for their support and help in implementing this
wonderful program for our children. I will miss Kids for Christ. Blessings, for a Happy Easter, Sr. Dianne
St. Anne’s Vacation Bible School Mark your calendar as St. Anne’s Vacation Bible School will be held this year from July
31 – August 4 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.! More details to follow!
COMMUNITY NEWS…
LAWSON HEGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
The Lawson Heights Community Association needs you!! We are a fun group of your friends and neighbors who get together
monthly to plan programs, events and initiatives for our community. We are looking for a volunteer to fill the role of Director of
Recreation and Cultural Activities. The duties include planning and organizing winter and fall programming (excluding
soccer and basketball). Mentorship will be provided to get you off to a good start! Without your help, we will be unable to offer
programming next year.
Please contact us at [email protected].
For a full list of vacant board positions, check out our website at www.lawsonheights.ca.
SASKATOON RINGETTE ASSOCIATION
Come check out the fastest game on ice! Saskatoon Ringette Association is hosting a FREE Come Try Ringette
Event.
Dates: Sunday April 23rd, the Legends Centre, Warman and Sunday April 30th at Jemini Arenas, Saskatoon.
Preregistration is required. Register at www.cometryringette.ca Any questions? Contact
[email protected]
2017 SCHOOL BREAK CREATIVE CAMPS APRIL 18-21
This April at Dance Saskatchewan, children ages 6-11 will have an opportunity to explore and create dance, music and drama
in a fun, inclusive atmosphere.
Before-camp care: 7:30 am – 9 am
Camp: 9am – 4 pm
After-camp care: 4 pm – 5:30 pm
Cost: $125 (add $35 for before and after care)
Bursary options are available for kids who would otherwise find the cost restrictive.
We are also looking for arts-oriented volunteers.
Register at Dance Saskatchewan or by calling (306)931-8480.
MEND – MIND, EXERCISE, NUTRITION… DO IT!
MEND for 7-13 year olds. Do you want to help your 7-13 year old:
♥ make better food choices?
♥ watch less TV or play less video games
♥ to be more active or participate in a sport?
♥ maintain a healthy weight?
MEND can show you how small changes can make a big difference!
♥ MEND empowers children and families to become fitter and healthier.
♥ This FREE program is fun and interactive and supports you and your children(ren) to adopt a
healthy lifestyle.
What happens at the MEND program?
♥ Parents /caregivers join their children in each session to learn about how to choose healthier
foods and spend more time being physically active.
♥ Twice-weekly sessions are a mix of family activities where we show you how small changes can
make a big difference.
♥ Practical demonstrations, games and tips about healthy foods, label reading and portion sizes.
♥ Fun physical activity sessions for the kids in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
♥ After 10 weeks, you and your family will be well on your way to a healthier life!
Locations: St. Marks – 414 Pendygrasse Road—Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
April 26th - June 21st, 2017 (Cancelled May 22nd) College of Kinesiology-Physical Activity Center – 87 Campus Road
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm May 2nd – June 22nd, 2017 To learn more about MEND visit –
www.mendsk.ca
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