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Phone: (403) 527‐1177 Fax: (403) 527‐0985 Bell Times for Students 8:55 am 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:05 p.m. 12:25 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:35 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 12:50 p.m. 12:50 p.m. 1:10 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 3:20 p.m. 3:20 p.m. Opening Bell Classes Begin Recess (Gr 3—5) Recess (K—Gr 2) Recess ends Kindergarten AM Dismissal Recess (Gr 3—5) Warning Bell Lunch (All Students Eat) Kindergarten PM Class Begins Warning Bell (end of lunch) Recess (Gr 1—2) Class Resumes (Gr 3—5) Warning Bell Classes Resume (Gr 1—2) Dismissal ( K—Gr 5) Preschool Dismissal Meet the Staff Corn Roast Just a reminder to parents of the special family event on Thursday, September 15th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. You will have the chance to meet the staff, tour the school, share in a corn roast and meet other families in our community. 241 Stra on Way, S.E. Medicine Hat, AB T1B 3Z2 Teaching Staff Mr. Kelly Wilkinson Mrs. Dwayne Unreiner Mrs. Barb Mackay Mrs. Gwen Hodgins Mrs. Carla Weinheimer/ Mrs. Sarah Dzikowski Mrs. Corrie Zelantini Miss Dawn Forbes Mrs. Catherine Brown Mrs. Anita Leahy Mrs. Michelle Neitz Mrs. Sarah Block Mrs. Michelle Haaf Mr. Jim Schmid/ Mr. Dwayne Unreiner Mrs. Patty Jo Folliot Mr. Joe Syverson Miss Lois Gagley Mrs. Barb Babyn Mrs. Mata Pudwell Mrs. Crews McMorran PreSchool Ms. Leanne Johnson Mrs. Diana Anderson Principal Vice-Principal Kindergarten Kindergarten Grade 1K/W Grade 1Z Grade 1F Grade 2B Grade 2L Grade 3N Grade 3B Grade 3H Grade 4U Grade 4F Grade 4S Grade 5G Grade 5B Grade 5P Music ELP ELP School Secretaries Mrs. Shawna Wogrinc Mrs. Cathy Koch Librarian Mrs. Brenda Hammel Custodians Mr. Clint Stojke Mrs. Shirley Straub Special thanks to Jason Wogrinc and Jag Flocomponents for cooking the corn and hot dogs for this event. RSVP forms and money will need to be returned to the office no later than 9:00 a.m. on Friday, September 9th. *We would like to welcome all new staff to St. Patrick’s Help us to be up to Date Registrations Please check over all of your personal information just in case something has changed. It is very important that we have accurate contact, emergency, medical, pick up information to keep your child safe. Should you have any changes since last school year please contact the office to update registration information . School Photos are scheduled for September 29th for all students with Life Touch. Watch for further information from the photographer which will be going home with students soon. Principal’s Message “We Are …. A People of Christ” Welcome Back Everyone Blessings to You All As our New Year Begins How wonderful it is to begin another school year here at St. Patrick’s School. Teachers and staff have been very busy getting the school ready to welcome both our new and returning students to an exciting new year. We also welcome new staff to our school community here in Southridge. How appropriate it is that our school year begins with the canonization of Mother Teresa. Her incredible example of caring for so many is a wonderful model for us all. Seeing Christ in every face, seeing the blessings of all of our students and staff, and acting with Christ in our hearts is what we strive for each and every day in our Catholic school system. This year also begins with recognizing the blessings that we were given over the summer holiday. Many of us had the chance to spend time with family and friends both near and far. Many had the chance also to appreciate the gifts of our outside world given to us by God. Some families camped, enjoyed sports and leisure activities, and took time to rest. And now again we receive the gifts that our Catholic school offers to our students and staff. We will have the blessing of bringing Christ into our classrooms, our assemblies, our school days, and into our hearts as we begin another exciting year here at St. Patrick’s School. Welcome to our school where Christ lives. God Bless Staff of St. Patrick’s School AGENDAS Students in Grades 1—5 will be provided with agendas. Please be sure to browse through our student handbook at the front of the agenda, with your son or daughter regarding important school related information. Included in the handbook is the Division Calendar including all Professional Development days which students do not attend classes. If a student loses their agenda , a replacement can be purchased from the office for $8.00. Message from Vice Principal, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all staff, parents, and students for the many warm welcomes to St. Patrick's School. As well, I'd like to wish my previous school community (Notre Dame Academy) best wishes of success for the new school year. It is hard to believe summer has already gone by and that we are back to school. I hope your time with family and friends was rewarding with laughter and lasting memories. We are very excited to meet the new students of St. Patrick's school and to see how others have grown over the summer break. As well, thank you parents for your trust in allowing us to celebrate and introduce Christ into the hearts and minds of your children. May God bless all of you through the journey of our new school year. Back To School Prayer for Students Heavenly Father, I ask for help as I begin this new school year. Allow me to experience your presence in the many blessing you put before me. Open my eyes to the new challenges and exciting opportunities that this new school year brings. Open my heart and mind to friends and new teachers. Open me a generous spirit to become enthusiastic with my studies and courage to accept new opportunities. Help me to be attentive to my teachers and family and to experience your presence in my new friends. Heavenly Father inspire me to do my best this year. Amen Dwayne Unreiner (Vice Principal) Absences and Lates We ask that parents phone the school by 9:15 AM when their child is absent or late. If we don’t receive a phone call, we will call to check on the absence. We thank you for cooperation; our concern is for your child’s safe arrival at school. We would also like to remind parents that you can phone the school at any hour and leave a message on the answering machine if this is more convenient for you to report these absences. Just a reminder that if your child arrives late to school please have them check in at the office to pick up a late slip. Students can then go to their classroom on their own. It is not necessary for parents to accompany them to their rooms. Students Arriving at School in the Morning We ask that all grade 1-5 students go directly to the playground area at the back of the school upon arriving in the morning. Supervisors will be there to greet and watch them beginning at 8:40 until the bell rings at 8:55. Students should take all of their belongings with them to the back playground area and not enter the school to drop off backpacks. Thank you for your cooperation with this matter. Parent Council Needs You Each year our Parent Council sponsors a great variety of activities and programs for our students. We are looking for parents who would love to take part in a small or big way in making this year a wonderful experience for their children. Please consider helping in a small way by coming out to our first Parent Council Meeting Thursday, September 22nd at 7 pm. Help us make a difference in your child’s school experience. God Bless Student Accident Insurance Forms Are provided for your convenience. These were sent home the first day of school. Please return forms to the insurance company and not to school. Safety & Learning First Visiting in our Building Important ways to ensure both: 1. For safety Reasons doors inside our front foyer will remain locked 2. All parents & visitors involved in an activity outside of a child pickup please sign in at the office. 3. Parents / Guardians picking up their child are asked to wait in the front foyer until the doors are opened. 4. With over 100 parents dropping off and picking up their children each day, please do your best to be silent in the hallways. Little hard working brains get distracted easily with noise. Thank you We would like to thank our custodians Clint Stojke and Shirley Straub for the outstanding job they have done in getting our school ready for the upcoming year. They take great pride in their work and it shows!! SCHOOL BUS ROUTES AVAILABLE ONLINE You may now access routes, pick up points and times on Southland’s wesite www.southland.ca/medicinehat If you are not able to find the information you need, please contact southlands at 403526-4655. Information is also available on the Division Website. Newsletters on the Net We will continue our paperless newsletter which can be viewed online on our school webpage. You are urged to subscribe to the newsletter on our website. Monthly newsletters and occasionally information items will be emailed to subscribers throughout the school year. If you require a paper copy please request it at the office. Parking at our school - A game of Musical Chairs A big thanks to our parents for their continued cooperation concerning parking during student drop off and pick up. Some helpful hints: 1. We appreciate you not parking in our staff parking lot. We already have more staff than spots. 2. When the pylons are in the bus lane, the buses for drop off or field trips have not arrived yet. Once the pylons are removed, feel free to use our bus lane. Come Join us & Celebrate St. Patrick’s School will be celebrating our Opening mass on Friday, September 16th at Holy Family Parish beginning at 9:45 a.m. Join us as we give thanks for the blessings of a new year. St. Patrick’s Before School/After School Program All children must be registered for this program annually. Please pick up a registration form and handbook from the office so that a spot can be reserved for you. There is a $35 registration fee per family and we request that you prepay $100 for before and after school fees. Jaylene will send out invoices as your balance runs out. COST FOR BEFORE/AFTER CARE $1.00 per 15 min increment/$4.00 per hour. Any questions or concerns please talk to Mr. Wilkinson 403-527-1177. Thank you and Welcome back! Jaylene Steinke School Assemblies Recognizing our Blessings. Come join us as we celebrate our faith and our students each Monday a.m. and p.m. Kin a.m. and Gr. 1 & 2 @ 9:15 am and Kin p.m. and Gr. 3 to 5 @ 1:00 p.m. Our first Assembly will be on Monday September 12, 2016 St. Patrick’s Parent Council Meeting On Thursday, September 22nd, 2016 at 6:00 pm in the Music Room. See Parent Council’s Notes for more information. School Website Just a note to all students and parents that our school website is located at www.stpatricksschool.ca. Please take a moment to go through and see all of the parent and student links that are available. There is very valuable information as well as activities and games for students to check out. Also posted are the monthly newsletters for each month. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the office or your child’s teacher. Be in the know! Check what’s happening at the school at: St. Pat’s Facebook Page: https:// www.facebook.com/St-Patricks-School-MedicineHat-213710268650922/ St. Pat’s Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/ stpatricksmh or @StPatricksMH Librarian’s Message Welcome back everyone!!!! Hope all of you had a great summer. Kindergarten and Grade 1 will be taking out one book. After January, Grade one will be allowed to take out two books. Grades 2-4 will be allowed to take out two books. Sometimes they will have three books, if they have a Hold book. Kindergarten and grade one take books out for one week. Grades 2-4 take books out for two weeks. If they are not done their book or books they can bring them back and get them stamped again on their library day. If their book or books are overdue they will get a notice. After one month if the book or books are not returned, I will send a bill out, this must be paid before they can take out any other books. When paying for lost or damage books I would prefer cash. Also my Book Fair will be November 21st-25th. More information to follow. The AR Program will be running again this year. More information below. If you have any concerns please feel free to call me at any time. Thank you | Mrs. Hammel Dear Parents, The Accelerated Reader Program (AR Program) will be star ting in the libr ar y. This pr ogr am has 52 reading levels and it is for all students from grade 2 to grade 5. Each child will take a star reading test which determines their book level, this is not a reading level. Each student must obtain X amount of points for each Dog Tag. After reading the book, students will take a quiz. When they pass the quiz they will receive points. Students are not allowed to retake their quiz if they do not pass. Each week they are required to pass on 2 small books or 1 chapter book. Student’s will take tests every morning or when the teacher has planed to do AR time. We will have a volunteer table at the corn roast. Please sign up if you would like your name on the list of volunteers. If you have any Questions please come into the library or phone me. Thank You Mrs. Hammel Librarian WE ARE “NUT SENSITIVE” Due to severe peanut and other nut allergies in our school, we would ask that you avoid sending snacks or lunch items that “CONTAIN OR MAY CONTAIN NUTS”. We understand that this is a tremendous inconvenience but because of the life-threatening nature of this allergy, we trust that you will help us maintain a safe environment. PLEASE ALWAYS CHECK YOUR LABELS TO SEE IF AN ITEM MAY CONTAIN NUTS. BE SURE TO AVOID SENDING BULK FOOD PRODUCTS. Thanks again for your cooperation. Bike Safety Lock up bikes Helmets are mandatory Please walk bike while on school property or crossing the crosswalk WIN A TABLET Student Fees 2016-2017 Grade 1—5 Half Day Kindergarten $ 74.00 $ 66.00 Kindergarten can also order a wonderful memory book celebrating their entire school year. Cost is $15 in addition to regular fees. **Student Fees are Due By September 30th, 2017** All students who pay their school fees paid in full by September 30th will have their name entered into a draw for A TABLET. Please complete the entry form on the fee statement and return with payment or after making your online payment. SACRAMENT REGISTRATION MEETINGS 2016-2017 Registration meetings for 1st Reconciliation, 1st Communion and Confirmation will be: Holy Family Church hall Sept. 6th and Sept.13th at 7:00pm St. Patrick’s Church hall Sept 7th and Sept. 14th at 7:00pm THIS IS A MEETING not a drop in. TEACHERS AND HELPERS IN THE SACRAMENT MINISTRY We are looking for individuals who have had experience in teaching sacraments to children. If you have a gift in this ministry especially if you have a child who will be in the sacrament program in the fall and would consider helping out with instructing classes, please give me a call or email. The program is well laid out with plenty of resources. Little or no prep work is needed with lots of room to be creative. It truly is a rewarding ministry!!!! The dates for these programs are already laid out for 2016-2017 so please get back to me if you would like more information. Any questions regarding the sacraments please call Sally at 403-527-6933 or email [email protected] Pull Tab Program: Calgary Children’s Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House are no longer collecting pop tabs. Previously we collected for them, however presently we will not be collecting the tabs here at the school unless we find that they have resumed this program. Should they resume this program we will advise you via the school newsletter. Thanks to all of the families and staff that have faithfully collected and dropped tabs off at the school., as well as those who took the tabs to Calgary for us. Your contribution and commitment to helping others has been greatly appreciated. Milk Program: We will be running the milk program once again, and the forms will be sent home with the students soon. If you wish to order milk for your child please return the form with the payment by September 20th. No late orders accepted. The milk delivery will begin on September 27th. If you have any questions about the program please contact the office. PARENT COUNCIL NEWS…… WELCOME BACK NEW AND RETURNING FAMILIES! Each year our Parent Council sponsors a great variety of activities and programs for our students. We are looking for parents who would love to take part in a small or big way in making this year a wonderful experience for their children. Volunteers are needed for various programs running throughout the school year such as Hot Lunch, fundraising events, decorating committee etc… For your convenience, Parent Council representatives will have a table set up during the Meet the Teacher Corn Roast with a sign up sheet for anyone wanting to volunteer or inquire about any of the programs. Help us make a difference in your child’s school experience. God Bless PARENT COUNCIL MEETING Please join us for our first monthly meeting September 22, 6:00pm, Music Room. Nominations are being accepted for Chair and Vice Chair. Feel free to contact Paula Herrington at 306-661-0753 if you are interested or would like to inquire about either of the positions. We are currently seeking a babysitter for our monthly meetings. Children will be in the gym while parents are in the music room during the meeting. Rate of pay for babysitter will be $10/hour. Criminal checks and Child Welfare checks to be done for all volunteers. The school will cover the cost ($11.00) for any volunteers for Grades 1 to 5. FUNDRAISERS Don’t spend this year digging through the lost & found pile! Lovable labels helps your kids “stuff” come back home! 20% of every order will support St. Patrick’s School. Place your order online throughout the year at: www.patrick.lovablelabels.ca Water Proof - Microwave Safe – Laundry & Dishwasher Safe - Bleach Safe - Sunscreen Safe Once you have entered the link above, you will be directed to a back to school promotion. Promotions are updated monthly. Annual Coupon Book Fundraiser with Admazing Savings (Formerly SUTP). $10 (less GST) from every $20 Coupon Book sold goes directly to our fundraising efforts! Sales for the coupon books will continue till November14th. Please ensure student’s name and classroom are included on order envelopes. Payments may be made in cash or cheques payable to St. Patrick’s Parent Society. Any inquiries can be directed to Paula Herrington at 306-661-0753. For every book sold your child’s name will be entered into a draw to WIN an $85 AMAZON gift card. Thank you for your continued support with this annual fundraiser 1st Annual Trip-of-the-Month Raffle Congratulations once again to the following winners of the 1st annual trip of the month raffle: Stacey Thickson – Mardi Gras, New Orleans Cindy Sugg – trip for 4 to Disneyland Tina Reed – Cuba Karen Steinke – Las Vegas Angeline Arthur – Dominican Republic Holly Stadnicki - New York Ken McGee - Jamaica Sean Myers - Niagara Falls Thank you to all those that helped spread the word about this fundraiser as well as those that purchased and sold tickets. 2nd Annual Trip-of-the-Month Raffle First draw to be held October 31st during morning assembly. Only 500 tickets printed! $100 per ticket Freeport, Bahamas Las Vegas, Nevada Puerta Vallarta, Mexico $2000 Travel Voucher Toronto, Ontario (includes 2 Blue Jays tickets) Jamaica San Francisco, California Victoria, British Columbia Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Tickets will be available for purchase or to sign out during the Meet the Teacher Corn Roast. The success of this fundraiser relies highly on our St Patrick’s families. Proceeds go directly to school initiatives such as new equipment, AR program, field trips, potential new programs ie Artists in Residence program and many more. Parents are welcome to sign out as many tickets as they would like to attempt to sell. To offset the number of fundraisers from previous years, this fundraiser has been budgeted to be the major source of revenue for student activities. Provided we are successful with ticket sales, we anticipate the only Parent Council driven fundraisers to be the Read-A-Thon in the spring and the currently running Admazing coupon book campaign. Other sources of revenue include hot lunch and the Lovable Labels programs. We need your support and ask you to consider purchasing and/or help selling tickets. If you are interested in signing out booklets to sell, please contact Karen at 403-581-1814 or Paula Herrington at 306-661-0753. Thank you for your continued support!! HOT LUNCH This month’s hot lunch will be pizza on Thursday, September 22. Please ensure your child brings a beverage on hot lunch days. Order forms will be sent home shortly. September 2016 Sun 4 Mon 5 Labor Day No School Tue Wed 7 6 First Day for Grade 1-5 Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 8 9 10 Kindergarten & ELP Orientation 11 12 First Day of School for ELP & Kindergarten 13 14 15 Meet the Staff Corn Roast 16 9:45 am School Opening Mass At Holy Family 17 23 24 5:00—7:00 pm 18 25 19 26 20 Milk Order Due 21 27Milk Program Starts Today 28 Gr. 5 Wetlands Trip to Elkwater 22 Pizza Hot Lunch Day 29 Picture Day PD Day No School For Students 30 Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education 1251 – 1st Avenue SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 8B4 Toll Free 1.866.864.0013 Phone 403.527.2292 www.mhcbe.ab.ca Fax 403.529.0917 September 2016 Superintendent of Schools Welcome Back Message Dear Parents and Guardians, Welcome to our community of Catholic schools. I trust the summer has provided an opportunity to relax, rejuvenate and to spend time with family and friends. To those new to our Division I extend a special welcome and a reassurance that you are part of a learning and faith environment that is committed to excellence. To those families and students returning a sincere welcome back. Our schools are your schools. I encourage parents to become actively involved in their school community and the education of their child (ren). Our Catholic schools are rooted in the gospel values and it is through this lens that we provide hope to the students and families entrusted to us. These are exciting times in our Division as we continue the modernization of Monsignor McCoy and begin the construction of our newest school, St. John Paul II. Our facilities are well cared for and loved but they represent the structure of who we are. Community within the walls of these buildings is at the heart of why we exist. In partner‐ ship with the family, school, and parishes we strive to create this sense of belonging, of community. Your children attend our schools for a reason. They are where they need to be. For the 2016‐17 school year, we will continue to focus on a comprehensive strategic plan for our Division. The overarching focus is to engage our students. When students feel empowered in their learning, success occurs. It is through this meaningful involvement that we witness the passion and curiosity in every child. The Board of Trustees has worked closely with all stakeholders to develop strategic priorities. We are committed to these priorities and will continue to align them with the Alberta Education 3 year plan. The Division priorities for 2016‐2017 focus on: OUR FAITH, enhancing the identity of our schools, INCREASE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT by fostering relationships between students, parents, parish and our community, FINE ARTS, enhancing and fostering a love of the Fine Arts, TECHNOLOGY, to support student learning, Providing a welcoming, caring, respectful and SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, Enhancing student learning through actions that reflect the values of INCLUSIVE EDUCATION and, Fostering the CATHOLIC SPIRIT of Athletics. As we embark on a new school year our administrators and staff are committed to providing faith filled quality edu‐ cation where students are engaged learners, with curious minds and hearts. On behalf of the staff and trustees of the Medicine Hat Catholic School Division I would like to thank‐you for your continued support of Catholic education. As our Motto states, we are committed to Showing the Face of Christ to All. We understand this commit‐ ment and will strive to attain it. We look forward to the year ahead and to providing a quality, faith‐filled education. Blessings, Joe Colistro, Superintendent of Schools “Showing the Face of Christ to All” In partnership with Family, Church and Community since 1911 CONFIRMATION CLASSES 2016 - 2017 Holy Family Faith Room DAY MONTH September Saturday Sept. 24 3:30 - 4:50 LESSONS #1 Life Is Choices Pg. 1 Sunday Sept. 25 4:30 - 5:50 October Saturday Oct. 8 3:30 - 4:50 #2 What's Holding You Back Pg. 29 Sunday Oct. 9 4:30 - 5:50 PARENTS ONLY Thursday Oct. 13th at 7pm Saturday Oct. 29 3:30 - 4:50 Holy Family Faith Rm #3 The Jesus Question Pg. 57 Sunday Oct.30 4:30 - 5:50 November November Saturday Nov. 5 3:30 – 4:50 #4 The Prayer Process Pg. 85 Sunday Nov. 6 4:30 - 5:50 Saturday Nov. 26 3:30 - 4:50 #5 The Bible Pg. 111 Sunday Nov. 27 4:30 - 5:50 December Saturday Dec. 3 3:30 - 4:50 #6 Relationships Pg. 141 Sunday Dec. 4 4:30 - 5:50 January Saturday Jan. 14 3:30 - 4:50 #7 The Eucharist Pg. 167 Sunday Jan. 15 4:30 - 5:50 PARENTS ONLY Thursday Jan. 19 at 7pm Saturday Jan. 21 3:30 - 4:50 Holy Family Faith Rm #9 The Church Pg. 215 Sunday Jan. 22 4:30 - 5:50 February Saturday Feb. 4 3:30 - 4:50 #11 Made for Mission Pg. 269 Sunday Feb. 5 4:30 - 5:50 March Saturday Mar. 4 3:30 - 4:50 #10 Confirmation Pg. 243 Saturday Mar. 5 3:30 - 4:50 PARENTS ONLY SERVICE PROJECT April Thursday Mar. 16th at 7pm Friday March 17th 1:30pm to 3:30pm Saturday Apr. 1 3:30 - 4:50 Holy Family Faith Rm St. Patty’s Day Seniors Tea at St. Patrick’ #8 The Holy Spirit Pg. 189 Sunday Apr. 2 4:30 - 5:50 SERVICE PROJECT Saturday Apr. 8 at 8am Gleaners → 9am other projects SERVICE PROJECT Saturday Apr. 29 CWL Spring Tea May Saturday May 6 3:30 - 4:50 MEET IN FAITH ROOM AT HOLY HOLY FAMILY Holy Family Church Hall #12 Holiness Is Possible Pg. 297 Sunday May 7 4:30 - 5:50 RETREAT MANDITORY Saturday May 13th 9:30am – 3:00pm Holy Family Church Hall See other side of page May Confirmation Rehearsal Confirmation Mass 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 9th , 10th , 11th Saturday May 27th at 9:00am Sunday May 28th at 2:00pm Study Appointments at HF and SP MANDITORY REHEARSAL Confirmation Rehearsal at Holy Family Sponsor and Candidate MUST ATTEND Confirmation Mass Celebration at Holy Family. Sponsor and Candidate MUST be seated by 1:30pm RECONCILIATION & 1st COMMUNION CLASSES FOR 2016-17 SATURDAYS - St. Patrick's Church Hall 4:45 to 6:00 OR SUNDAYS - Holy Family Church Faith Room 10:15 to 11:30 MONTH DAY September Saturday Sept. 24 4:45 or RECONCILIATION LESSONS #1 We Belong to God Pg. 4 Sunday Sept. 25 10:15 PARENT MTG. ONLY Thursday Oct. 6 7:00pm Holy Family Faith Rm. October Saturday Oct. 8 4:45 or #2 We Follow Jesus Pg. 12 Sunday Oct. 9 10:15 Saturday Oct. 29 4:45 or #3 We Listen to the Holy Spirit Pg. 20 Sunday Oct. 30 10:15 November Saturday Nov. 5 4:45 or #4 We Are Sorry Pg. 28 Sunday Nov. 6 10:15 Saturday Nov. 26 4:45 or #5 We Are Forgiven Pg. 36 Sunday Nov. 27 10:15 December ***SERVICES*** MONTH PARENT MEETING January February March PARENT MEETING RETREAT April Saturday Dec. 3 4:45 or #6 We Are Peacemakers Pg. 44 Sunday Dec. 4 10:15 Sign up for one: Dec. 8th or 9th starting at 4:30pm ALL RECONCILIATION SERVICES ARE AT HOLY FAMILY DAY 1st COMMUNION LESSONS Thursday Jan. 12th 7:00pm Saturday Jan. 14 4:45 or Sunday Jan. 15 10:15 Saturday Jan.21 4:45 or Sunday Jan. 22 10:15 Saturday Feb.4 4:45 or Sunday Feb. 5 10:15 Saturday Mar. 4 4:45 or Sunday Mar. 5 10:15 Thursday Mar 9th 7:00pm Saturday Mar. 25 9:30 – 12:00 Saturday Apr. 1 4:45 or Holy Family in Faith Rm. #1 We Belong Pg. 4 #2 We Gather Pg. 14 #3 We Listen Pg. 22 #4 We Give Thanks Pg. 30 Holy Family Faith Rm. Holy Family Church Hall #5 We Remember Sunday Apr. 2 10:15 May 1st Communion Masses Saturday May 6th 4:45 or Sunday May 7th 10:15 HF – May 13th 5pm 14th 10:30 May 20th 5pm 21st 10:30 HF Reception 5pm and 10:30am #6 We Celebrate Pg. 46 SP – May 20th 5pm May 21th 9:00am, 11:00am SP Reception for 5pm and 11am Minutes St. Patrick’s School – Parent Council – June 16, 2016 _________________________________________________________________ Executive Members: School Administration: Teacher Representative: General Attendees: Chair – Paula Herrington; Treasurer – Melissa Dorton; Secretary – Roberta Dixon Principal – Kelly Wilkinson; Vice-Principal – Sandra Richard Corrie Zelantini Teresa Andelic; Tammy Grue; Shannan Hurlbut; Karen Steinke 1.0 Call to Order – 6:15 pm 2.0 Opening Prayer – Sandra Richard 3.0 Approval of Previous Minutes Recommended that the Minutes of the meeting of St. Patrick’s School Parent Council dated May 12, 2016 be approved as circulated. 1st – Tammy Grue 2nd – Karen Steinke 4.0 School Administrator Report – Kelly Wilkinson and Sandra Richard Request for changes to Before and After School Program Staffing – Letter received from Division confirming that staff now employed by the Division. Financial – School bookkeeper will record hours and collect money. Money will be held by Division but be available for St. Patrick’s School students. School Cash Online – Division to provide further information. Playground – Should be completed on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Soccer posts to be moved at a later date. If final invoice received after school is out, Mr. Wilkinson will contact Treasurer. Congratulations Mrs. Richard – Welcome to our new Vice Principal – Paula Her r ington pr esented a car d and small gift to Mrs. Richard. Dwayne Unreiner to be our new vice principal. Mrs. Cross – A Gift of 34 Years – Tr ansfer r ing to St. Fr ancis Xavier School to par ticipate in the gr adual retirement program. Welcome to our new Grade One Teacher – Mrs. Dawn Forbes has accepted a transfer to our school as our new grade one teacher. School Class Changes Due to a gradual decrease in overall numbers at our school, Mrs. Cross’ grade four position will not be replaced by a new teacher. To accommodate this decrease in enrolment and to best suit the needs of our students we have made the following changes: We will have two Grade 3 classes next year. Mr. Syverson will be moving into Grade 4. h) Class Lists Now that staffing has been finalized by Central Office, class lists will be created for next year. Information sheet will be sent home letting you know what homeroom your child will be in next year. Teachers will also be introduced to students in new grades. i) Other Important Dates and Events Friday, June 17, 2016 – Donuts with Dad Monday, June 20, 2016 – Volunteer Appreciation Tea Tuesday, June 21, 2016 – School wide fun field day Thursday, June 23, 2016 – Grade 5 Farewell Celebration – 1:30 in the gym Friday, June 24, 2016 – last day for pre-school and kindergarten Tuesday, June 28, 2016 – Last Day of School Year End slide show and farewell – 9:15 in the gym Student dismissal at 11:15 No After School Program j) School Survey Please take the time to do a short survey about our school. We would love to have your input for decisions that we make about your child’s education. Go to our school website for the link. 5.0 Teacher Representative Report – Fun Field Day – Melissa Dorton to order burgers and ice cream treat. Numbers provided for students with food allergies. After much discussion, it was decided that a notice would be sent to parents regarding Kona Ice. Teachers will provide numbers for hamburgers/cheese burgers to Melissa Dorton. 6.0 Old Business – Playground Update - See Administrator Report above. 7.0 New Business – None 8.0 Next Meeting – Tentatively booked for September 22, 2016 - 6:00 pm. 9.0 Adjournment – 7:15 pm Minutes St. Patrick’s School – Parent Society – June 16, 2016 ______________________________________________________________________________ Executive Members: School Administration: Teacher Representative: General Attendees: Chair – Paula Herrington; Treasurer – Melissa Dorton; Secretary – Roberta Dixon Principal – Kelly Wilkinson; Vice-Principal – Sandra Richard Corrie Zelantini Teresa Andelic; Tammy Grue; Shannan Hurlbut; Karen Steinke 1.0 Call to Order – 7:15 pm 2.0 Approval of Previous Minutes Recommended that the Minutes of the meeting of St. Patrick’s School Parent Society dated May 12, 2016 be approved as circulated. 1st – Shannan Hurlbut 2nd – Teresa Andelic 3.0 Treasurer’s Report The Cash Summary for the Main Account and the Cash Summary for the Trip of the Month Account dated May 31, 2016 were presented by the Treasurer, Melissa Dorton. We have not yet received the MacDonalds Rebate. Melissa will contact Valerie. Read-a-thon raised over $6,000.00. Prizes yet to be awarded. As the kindergarten classes participated in the read-a -thon fundraiser, it was decided that we would provide funds to these classes. A Motion was made for Parent Society to provide $150.00 to each of the ½ day kindergarten classes for a total of $450.00. 1st – Tammy Grue 2nd – Shannan Hurlbut Draft Budget – Paula went through the draft budget (income and expenses) for the 2016/17 school year. We will review the revised budget at the next meeting in September. Melissa advised that she would not be returning as treasurer next year. Tammy Grue agreed to be treasurer. 4.0 Open Business Babysitter – Trinity Lanz is here. Paid $15.00 for meeting. Grade 5 Farewell – We will provide $700.00 for the Grade 5 farewell festivities. Roberta and Paula will present a small token (coin) to each grade 5 student on behalf of the Parent Council. We will need to purchase more coins for next year - to be discussed further. c) School Tools – Staples – Paula Herrington / Sandra Richard Tina has contacted school with the winner of the free school supply kit. Hot Lunch – Teresa Andelic i) Feedback on last hot lunch – hotdogs made over $500.00. ii) Milk program will run on hot lunch days as a beverage will not be available for purchase with hot lunches next year. iii) Hot lunch plans for 2016/17 – Teresa Andelic to take over hot lunches - to be discussed at September meeting. New Playground – Shannan Hurlbut - We need to do the statement of accounting and provide it to the CFEP program once the project is completed. To be discussed at next meeting. A/R Program – Cheque to pay for next year ’s pr ogr am was pr ovided (dog tags wer e included in that cost). Staff Appreciation – Donation was made to the Fort McMurray fire victims. Trip-of-the-Month Fundraiser – Tammy Grue & Paula Herrington. 2015/16 Trip-of-the-Month Fundraiser Sean Myers won the June trip to Niagara Falls. Documentation from the 2015-2016 fundraiser needs to be kept for two years from the last draw date – until June 6, 2018. Documents will be stored in the shed. 2016/17 Trip-of-the-Month Fundraiser First draw Monday, October 31, 2016 at morning assembly. Trip destination is Freeport, Bahamas. 42 tickets sold to date New Business Fundraising Options for 2016/17 – Paula Herrington i) Entertainment.com – similar to SUTP, but US based – discussed - members not interested in this program. ii) ADmazing Savings (former SUTP) – discussion on whether or not we wish to participate in this fundraiser. Books or Digital options available. Paula will contact Wendy Heidinger. iii) Raffle for 4 front row tickets to the Christmas concert – to be discussed at September meeting. b) Home Alone & Babysitting Courses – to be arranged for September or October. c) AGM date – October meeting date tbd Executive Members - tentative - Roberta Dixon – Secretary - Tammy Grue – Treasurer (with Melissa Dorton available to assist if needed) - Teresa Andelic – hot lunch coordinator 6.0 Next Meeting – September 22, 2016, 6:00pm, Music Room. 7.0 Adjournment – 8:58 pm Healthy Children Parent Newsletter September 2016 Healthy Fundraising = Healthy Rewards Most schools choose to fundraise. There are many options for fundraising and choosing healthy fundraisers sends a message to children that health and wellness are important. Children need healthy environments, like playground equipment, healthy food, and a welcoming environment to learn and develop, so think about how fundraising can contribute to the health of students, staff and families. Here are some examples of what you can suggest to your school for healthy fundraising ideas: Reminder: At the beginning of September, routine immunization consent forms for all Grade 5 and Grade 9 students are either sent home with your child or mailed home. Please complete the consent forms within one week and either return them to the school or mail them to your local Public Health office using the enclosed stamped envelope. * Bowl, bike, walk, skip‐a‐thon * Art showcase * Sell items that promote physical ac vity (e.g. water bo les, gym passes, pedometers) * Car washes * Plants, flowers, seeds, and bulbs * Fruit and vegetable boxes, baskets or bundles * Talent night Parents are an important part of the school environment. You can play an active role and help your child’s school by attending School Council meetings, sharing ideas you have about healthy fundraisers, and be a positive role model by making healthy choices. For more information about how to help visit: http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/nutrition/if-nfs-healthyfundraising.pdf Walk Safe The new school year means many of you will be walking with your child to school. Walking has many benefits, like physical activity, quality time together and familiarity with your community and neighbours. Even if you live too far from your school to walk there from your home you can still give your child the walking experience by parking five to ten minutes away from the school. Walking with your child and negotiating neighbourhood streets with them provides an experience and opportunity to develop traffic safety awareness and to practice safe pedestrian behaviours. Until they are at least 9 years old, most children will need supervision to walk to school. Did you know that 26 judgement skills are required to cross a street safely and that many of these skills have not fully developed in a young child? For example, they may think that a car can stop instantly or that if they can see a car, the driver can see them. Children are also often easily distracted and may underestimate dangerous situations. Make it a rule to: * Only cross the street at pedestrian crosswalks or corners, and to cross railway tracks at designated crossings * Always walk on the sidewalk or as far away from the street as possible, facing traffic. * Never play on the street or around or between parked cars. * Point, Pause and Proceed: *POINT acr oss the r oad with your ar m to tell dr iver s that you ar e r eady to cr oss *PAUSE until all vehicles stop and you have made eye contact with dr iver s *PROCEED with your ar m out, and keep looking both ways as your cr oss For more information on pedestrian safety and childhood injury prevention visit: https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Alberta/Pages/pedestrian-safety-for-children.aspx and www.albertahealthservices.ca/injuryprevention.asp Holy Family Parish 2016 SEPTEMBER 1451 Strachan Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B-4V3 Phone: 403-527-6933 Fax: 403-526-2482 email: [email protected] Regular Mass Times: Saturday - 5:00 pm, Sunday - 8:30am, 10:30am & 6:00pm Reconciliation: Saturday 3:00-4:00pm Keep Up To Date www.holyfamilymh.ca SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 6th or 7th or 13th or 14th SUNDAY MONDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 2 MASS 9:00AM MASS 9:00AM HOLY HOUR ADORATION 6:00PM UNTIL 10:30AM SATURDAY 3 RECONCILIATION 3:00-4:00PM MASS 5:00PM 4 5 6 7 MASS 8:30AM, 10:30AM MASS 9:00AM MASS 7:00PM ADO- MASS 9:00AM & 6:00PM RATION UNTIL SACRAMENTAL 8:30PM PREP SACRAMENTAL REGISTRATION PREP 7:00PM @ ST. REGISTRATION PATRICK’S 7:00PM @ PARISH HALL HOLY FAMILY PARISH HALL 8 9 MASS 9:00AM MASS 9:00AM HOLY HOUR ADORATION 6:00PM UNTIL 10:30AM 10 RECONCILIATION 3:00-4:00PM MASS 5:00PM 11 12 13 MASS 8:30AM, 10:30AM MASS 9:00AM MASS 7:00PM ADO& 6:00PM RATION UNTIL 8:30PM PARISH CORN ROAST SACRAMENTAL @ NOON PREP REGISTRATION 7:00PM @ HOLY FAMILY PARISH HALL 18 19 20 MASS 8:30AM, 10:30AM MASS 9:00AM NO MASS TODAY & 6:00PM STEWARDSHIP WORKSHOP 5:30-6:30PM & 7:00-9:00PM 15 16 17 MASS 9:00AM MASS 9:00AM RECONCILIATION HOLY HOUR ADORATION 3:00-4:00PM 6:00PM UNTIL 10:30AM MASS 5:00PM FAITH & FAMILY EQUIP 7:00PM 6:00PM TO 8:00PM ST. ST. PATRICK’S PATRICK’S PARISH PARISH HALL 25 26 MASS 8:30AM, 10:30AM MASS 9:00AM & 6:00PM RECONCILIATION CLASS 10:15AM FAITH ROOM CONFIRMATION CLASS 4:45PM FAITH ROOM TUESDAY 27 MASS 1:00PM MOTHER TERESA & ST THOMAS SCHOOLS MASS 7:00PM ADORATION UNTIL 8:30PM WEDNESDAY 14 MASS 9:00AM SACRAMENTAL PREP REGISTRATION 7:00PM @ ST. PATRICK’S PARISH HALL 21 MASS 9:00AM 28 MASS 9:00AM 22 23 24 MASS 9:00AM MASS 9:00AM RECONCILIATION HOLY HOUR ADORATION 3:00-4:00PM 6:00PM UNTIL 10:30AM CONFIRMATION CLASS 3:30PM FAITH ROOM UNCHAINED RECONCILIATION CAMP McCOY CLASS 4:45PM @ ST. FRIDAY TO PATRICK’S PARISH SUNDAY MASS 5:00PM 29 30 MASS 9:00AM MASS 9:00AM HOLY HOUR ADORATION 6:00PM UNTIL 10:30AM EQUIP 7:00PM FAITH ROOM