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St. Anne School, 101 Brett Drive, Fort McMurray, AB T9K 1V1
Ph: 780-799-5752 Fax: 780-799-5755
www.fmcsd.ab.ca
Oct. 2, 2014
Important Dates for
Oct:
1 Deilman’s “Celebrate”
Fundraiser Ends
3 NO SCHOOL
6 Thanksgiving Liturgy
(8:20 AM
7 Telus World of Science
Class Presentation
8 Telus World of Science
Class Presentation
9 Telus World of Science
Class Presentation
9 Welcome to
Kindergarten 6:00 pM
9 Backward Day
10 NO SCHOOL
13 Thanksgiving- NO
SCHOOL
14 Family Dance 6-8 PM
17 Jersey Day
22 School Council Meeting
24 Crazy Hair Day
30 Success Assembly 10:45
Hallowe’en Costume Day
St. Anne School
101 Brett Drive
Fort McMurray, AB
Vice
T9K 1V1
Ph: 780-799-5752
Fax: 780-799-5755
Dear Parents and
www.fmcsd.ab.ca
Principal’s Message
Guardians,
September flew by in a whirlwind, filled with new
beginnings for staff, students and parents. Our new
principal, Mrs. Abraham, has added a new energy and
excitement to our 2014-2015 school year. September was
an event filled month with meet the teacher, mass with Fr.
Nong, and a western themed success assembly. In the
month of October we are settling into the routines within
school and home. It is important to keep those routines
consistent to ensure continual growth for our students.
This Sunday is World Teacher Day, come out and celebrate
during mass this weekend or say a prayer of thanks for
the daily effort they put forth.
October is also a time when we give thanks. It is a time to
remind our children to be thankful for the people and
moments in their lives. Just as we want our children to
appreciate all of the blessings they have, we must
remember, as educators and parents to show them how
thankful we are to be a part of their precious lives. Take
time during the long weekend as a family, to share your
thanks and love amongst one another.
And finally, thank you parents and guardians, for
entrusting your growing children to our daily care. As
Educators, we are very fortunate to guide your childrens’
development and learning.
Happy October!
Jennifer Lacey
St Anne Values
The four core values at St. Anne are Responsibility, Learning, Persons and
Community. Students at St. Anne who are demonstrating any one of these
core values will be presented with a certificate each month in recognition of
his/her actions. Congratulations to all those students who have already
received a certificate. We are proud of you and excited to continue recognizing
your fellow classmates as they show what it means to be a part of the St.
Anne family.
Thank you
Thank you to our wonderful volunteers who gave their time to help out with
the students and teachers on Picture Day. You were a great help in keeping
the classes organized and on time.
Thank you to parent volunteers who, once again have started the breakfast
program at St. Anne. You are a very important and appreciated part of
helping to ensure our kids have a great and healthy start to their day.
Thank you to Evergreen Theatre for their wonderful presentation of
“Invasion of the Pine Beetle”. Our students and staff had a very entertaining
afternoon!
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2 Fun Facts about the First Thanksgiving
· The Plymouth Pilgrims were the first to celebrate the Thanksgiving.
· The Pilgrims sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to reach North America.
· They sailed on the ship, which was known by the name of 'Mayflower'.
· They celebrated the first Thanksgiving Day at Plymouth, Massachusetts.
· The Wampanoag Indians were the people who taught the Pilgrims how to
cultivate the land.
· The Pilgrim leader, Governor William Bradford, had organized the first
Thanksgiving feast in 1621. He invited the neighboring Wampanoag Indians to
the feast.
· The first Thanksgiving celebration lasted three days.
· Mashed potatoes, pumpkin pies, popcorn, milk, corn on the cob, and
cranberries were not foods present on the first Thanksgiving's feast table.
· Lobster, rabbit, chicken, fish, squashes, beans, chestnuts, hickory nuts,
onions, leeks, dried fruits, maple syrup and honey, radishes, cabbage, carrots,
eggs, and goat cheese are thought to have made up the first Thanksgiving
feast.
· The pilgrims didn't use forks; they ate with spoons, knives, and their
fingers.
Fall Attire
Now that Fall has arrived and the days will be getting cooler, please ensure
your child has proper attire such as a jacket, mittens/gloves, a cap to protect
ears from the cold and even socks to keep their feet warm. Your children will
have a much more enjoyable recess if they are comfortable and warm.
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3 Healthy Halloween
If you are planning to send in treats for your child’s class during the
Halloween Season, please keep in mind our Health and Wellness Policy and
only send foods from the ‘choose most often’ group. Thank you in advance for
helping your child’s class have a healthy happy Halloween!
Family Mass
There will be a Family Mass at Holy Trinity High School on Sunday, Oct. 19
at 10:00 celebrating ‘The Year of the Family”. Please come and join us.
School Council Volunteers
Want to volunteer?? The School Council has some specific jobs they need
help with right now. Please click the link to sign up:
Making Muffins http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0945afac2fa7fa7muffin1
Hot Lunch Weekly Volunteers
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b4faaa72fa46-hotlunch5
Hot Lunch Help from Home
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084fafa82aa5fd0-hotlunch
Sign up for the School Council Newsletter http://eepurl.com/ir3L2.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for the School Council,
please email: [email protected].
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4 United Way
St. Anne School will be participating in the United Way fundraiser again this
year! The United Way helps many organizations in our community Such as
The Boys and Girls Club, The Hub, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Canadian
Mental Health Association, Family Crisis Society, Girls Incorporated and The
Children's Center.
This year we are planning Hat Day on October 2, Backwards Day on October
9, Jersey Day on October 17 and Crazy Hair Day on October 24. We ask that
students bring in $2 on each of these special days or $10 one time for
everything! Then, to celebrate their participation and generosity, students
will be treated to a movie and popcorn afternoon on October 30th. Thank you
in advance for helping us support this very worthy cause.
Halloween safety: Tips for families
Halloween can be a fun and exciting time for kids. These safety tips for
parents, children and homeowners will help keep everyone safe and happy
this Halloween.
For parents:
• Do not use masks. Masks make it hard for children to see what’s
around them, including cars. Try a hypoallergenic (less likely to cause
an allergic reaction), non-toxic make-up kit instead.
• Make or buy costumes in light-colored material. Place strips of
reflective tape on the back and front, so that drivers can better see
your child.
• Costumes should fit properly to prevent trips and falls. Avoid items
such as oversized shoes, high heels, long dresses or capes.
• Put your child’s name, address and phone number on his costume.
• Children under 10 should be accompanied by an adult for trick or
treating. By the age of 10, some children are ready to go trick-ortreating with a group of friends.
If your child is going out without an adult:
• Make sure your child is in a group of at least 3 people.
• Give them a flashlight. A cell phone is also a good idea if you have one.
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5 Draw a map outlining the route they should follow. Ask them to call
you if they plan to go on a street that isn't on the route.
• Set a curfew (and make sure they have a watch with them).
• Tell your children not to eat anything until they get home.
For children and youth:
• Carry a white bag or pillowcase for your candy, or add some reflective
tape.
• Bring a cell phone, in case you need to make an emergency phone call.
• Always travel in groups. Be sure there are at least 3 of you at all times.
• Let your parents know where you're going to be at all times.
• Don’t visit houses that are not well lit. Never go inside a stranger's
house.
• Walk on the sidewalk whenever possible. If there's no sidewalk, walk
on the side of the road facing traffic.
• Don't criss-cross back and forth across the street. Work your way up
one side of the street, and then start on the other.
• If you have any allergies, tell the person who is giving out the treats.
• Don't eat any of your treats before you get home. When home, ask your
parents look through your treats with you to make sure everything is
okay.
For homeowners:
• Turn on outdoor lights, and replace burnt-out bulbs.
• Remove items from your yard or porch that might trip a child.
• Sweep wet leaves from your steps and sidewalk.
• Use alternative to candles in your pumpkins, such as a flashlight or a
battery-operated candle. If you are using a candle, don’t leave the
pumpkin unattended.
• Remember that some children have food allergies. Consider giving
treats other than candy, such as stickers, erasers or yo-yos.
Alternatives to traditional trick-or-treating
• Local community centers sometimes offer Halloween night activities.
• Local shopping centers often have trick-or-treat nights for young
children in a more controlled environment.
• Plan a Halloween night at home with themed games and movies and
invite friends.
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