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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
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