Monthly Archives: January 2023

Please contact sherry.macdonald@wcdsb.ca if you are interested in applying for the position. 

General Description of Duties:

• Ensure the safety and security of students during the lunch period at Elementary and Secondary Schools.

Minimum Requirements:

• 18 years of age or over;
• Canadian citizen with Social Insurance Number or valid work permit to be eligible to work in Canada

Desirable Assets:

• Experience working with children
• Willingness to assume a wide variety of duties;
• Ability to communicate in a sensitive, courteous manner with students, parents, staff and the general public;
• Ability to work as a team player;
• Current First Aid and CPR certification is an asset.

Salary Range: $22.20 – $23.46 per hour, Level 1 (Compensation Grid effective September 1, 2021)

Hours of Work:  1 hour per day between 11:35 am to 12:35 pm (Monday to Friday)

Effective Date: As soon as possible

Weeks/Year: Approx. 41 weeks/year (September – June)

Parent Action Items: 

• Please take a moment this week to review your child’s learning management system (D2L or Google Classroom). All parents have access and all teachers are regularly updating the system with the amazing things happening in the classroom! Please contact your child’s teacher if you are unable to access it.
• February 1 is Winter Walk to School Day. Walking and wheeling to and from school are great for the environment and it’s fun even in the winter. All students (JK to Grade 12) can participate and register here for a chance to win one of ten $25 Indigo gift cards! Bussed students can walk to their bus stop.
• Friday is Toonie for Tummies Day. Please take a look at this video. Every child who returns the Toonie Card with a donation is able to wear a hat on Friday. No cash online for this event.
• Kindergarten registration is now open online for families who have children born in 2018 or 2019 and who have not attended school.
• All computers borrowed for learning at home must be returned asap. Those not returned by February 3 will be subject to payment.

This Week at a Glance:

Monday, January 30, 2023 

• Boys Basketball Tryout

Tuesday, January 31, 2023 

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 – February is Black Heritage Month

• Hot Lunch Day
• Winter Walk to School Day
• Our Superintendent Jennifer Ritsma visits
• Bonus Music Class for Grades 4-8!

Thursday, February 2, 2023 – We are learning about Viola Desmond

• Spirit Wear Day
• Grade 4 students go to Tiny Home Takeout

Friday, February 3, 2023

• Social Justice club is hosting Lids for Kids! Please being back your Toonie for Tummies card. If you make a donation, please feel free to wear a hat for the day!

Information Items:

• This month, we are celebrating Black Heritage and history. 
• We are also learning about the Catholic Graduate Expectation of being a Caring Family Member
• Finally, our school spirit wear shop will be open February 5-19. Make sure to check it out next weekend. The link will be in the memo.
• Through our partnership with the Knights of Columbus, we will be selling local Maple Syrup. A separate newswire with details will be coming.

Weekly Prayer

God, please help me to make peace with yesterday and have an open mind and heart for today. Help me to be a blessing. Help me to see the good around me, the good in others, and the good in myself. Fill me with happy thoughts and a thankful heart. Guide me into living like you, with selflessness and love.

Important Dates:

• February – Black Heritage and History Month
• February 1 – Winter Walk to School Day- please register your child
• February 3 – Lids for Kids- make a donation to Nutrition for Learning and wear a hat for the day!
• February 6 – Q Mack Guest Speaker for the whole school
• February 7 – CSAC Meeting #4 6-7:30 pm
• February 2, 9 & 23 – Grades 4, 5 & 6 Visit Tiny Home Takeout
• February 9 & 10 – Indigenous Map Activity at St Clement
• February 9 – Grade 5 Photography Experience
• February 15 – Grade 8 Grad Photos
• February 17: Term 1 Reports & Term 2 IEPs go home
• February 21 – Pancake Tuesday
• February 22 – Ash Wednesday
• February 28 – Boys Basketball Tournament at St David’s
• March 7 – CSAC Meeting #5
• March 8 & 9 – Humane Society Visit
• March 25 – Grade 2 Reconciliation
• March 31 – PD Day
• April 7 – Good Friday
• April 10 – Easter Monday
• April 11 – CSAC Meeting #6
• April 12 – SK Vision Screening
• April 16 – Grade 2 First Holy Communion
• April 26 – Grade 7 & 8 Retreat Day Trip to Camp Brebeuf
• May 1-5 –  Catholic Education Week & Family BBQ
• May TBD – CSAC FOS Meeting #7
• May 5 – Mission Day/Jump for Heart
• May 15-17 – Grade 8s at Mount Mary
• May 25- Track and Field with St Teresa @ St David’s
• May 29 – Grade 7 Confirmation
• June 2 – PD Day
• June 12 – Special Olympics
• June 26- Grade 8 Graduation

The Heidelberg bus is currently delayed 30 minutes.

Students are safe and warm in the gym with staff.

Parent Action Items: 

• All computers borrowed for learning at home must be returned asap
• This is Mental Health/AntiStigma Week. Please ask your child about what they will be writing on their speech bubble. Everyone who makes a bubble will be entered to win a cool prize.
• February 1 is Winter Walk to School Day. Walking and wheeling to and from school are great for the environment and it’s fun even in the winter. All students (JK to Grade 12) can participate and register for a chance to win one of ten $25 Indigo gift cards! Bussed students can walk to their bus stop. 
• Kindergarten registration is now open online. If you know families who have children born in 2018 or 2019 and they have not attended school, please refer them to this handout:

This Week at a Glance:

Monday, January 23, 2023 – we are learning about Kids Help Phone

• Boys Basketball Tryout

Tuesday, January 23, 2023 – we are learning about Woolwich Community Services

Wednesday, January 24, 2023 – we are learning about Nutrition for Learning

• Bell Let’s Talk Day #positivechange
• Hot Lunch Day
• Boys Basketball Tryout
• Bonus Music Class for Grades 4-8!

Thursday, January 25, 2023- we are learning about KW Counselling

• Spirit Wear Day

Friday, January 26 – we are learning about Front Door

Weekly Prayer

Lord: In the midst of Winter, when the days are cold and wind can pierce remind us of the warmth of your love. In the midst of Winter, when days are short, dawn comes late, and dusk arrives early reminding us that in the darkness your light still shines. remind us that Easter is but a short time away.

Important Dates:

• January 25 – Bell Let’s Talk Day
• January 25 & 26 – Grades 5 & 6 learn about Photography through an Indigenous Lens
• February – Black Heritage and History Month
• February 1 – Winter Walk to School Day
• February 7 – CSAC Meeting #4
• February 2, 9 & 23 – Grades 4, 5 & 6 Visit Tiny Home Takeout-Volunteers welcome
• February 9 & 10 – Indigenous Map Activity at St Clement
• February 15 – Grade 8 Grad Photos
• February 17th: Term 1 Reports & Term 2 IEPs go home 
• February 21 – Pancake Tuesday
• February 22 – Ash Wednesday
• February 28 – Boys Basketball Tournament at St David’s
• March 7 – CSAC Meeting #5
• March 8 & 9 – Humane Society Visit
• March 25 – Grade 2 Reconciliation
• March 31 – PD Day
• April 7 – Good Friday
• April 10 – Easter Monday
• April 11 – CSAC Meeting #6
• April 12 – SK Vision Screening
• April 16 – Grade 2 First Holy Communion
• April 26 – Grade 7 & 8 Retreat Day Trip to Camp Brebeuf
• May 1-5 –  Catholic Education Week & Family BBQ
• May TBD – CSAC FOS Meeting #7
• May 5 – Mission Day/Jump for Heart
• May 15-17 – Grade 8s at Mount Mary
• May 25- Track and Field with St Teresa @ St David’s
• May 29 – Grade 7 Confirmation
• June 2 – PD Day
• June 12 – Special Olympics
• June 26- Grade 8 Graduation

Jan 20 – PA Day – no school for students (staff are working on assessment and evaluation)

Dear Saint Families,

Please take a moment to look at some of the amazing programs that are being offered through Woolwich Counselling.

Quick Response Program for Children and Youth

When a child or youth in our community is experiencing a challenging time, our goal is to get them feeling connected and supported quickly. Through this funded program, children and youth up to the age of 18, and their families, are provided a consultation and counselling session at no cost. Clients will leave with a plan including strategies and possible referrals to other supports, services and / or further counselling. We hope this will help eliminate any barrier to children and youth and their families to make that initial contact for mental health supports.

Breathing and Connecting Together (Child and Caregiver Yoga and Mindfulness Group)

This 5-week group will promote connection between caregiver and child through playful yoga
poses, engaging theraplay activities, breathing techniques and mindfulness strategies.

Empowering the Girl in Me

This five-session therapy group develops leadership skills and confidence to enable individuals who self-identify as girls to protect themselves, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and positive social connections.

Glad to Be Me

This fun-filled children’s workshop promotes self-esteem and self-worth.

We will be collecting back the Chromebooks that were redistributed in December.

Please send the Chromebook and the charger to school with your child asap.

It is Time to Register for Kindergarten!

Registration is open for September 2023.

For more information please read the attached letter.

Kindergarten Registration 2023-24 Letter

For Information about Extended Day please see the attached flyer.

Extended Day Program Flyer (2023-2024)

WCDSB grade 7 students: Do you want to have an incredible International Experience with other students from around the Region? Would you like to learn Spanish, travel to Spain, and make new friends?  We are once again offering students who are currently in grade 7 the opportunity to be a part of the 2023-24 Grade 8 Spanish Exchange. If you would like to learn more, plan to come to one of our Information Sessions on February 1^st or 2nd. Please see the attached letters for more information

Gr 8 Spanish Exchange Parent Letter 2023-24 – for current Grade 7 students

Kens intro letter with QR codes_WCDSB 2023-24

Beauty of Winter

God of creation, thank you for the beauty of winter- for snow, icy window panes, evergreen trees, warm coats, sledding, and hot cocoa. Let us enjoy Your creation in all its glory, this winter and always. Amen

Parent Action Items: 

• Friday is a PD Day – No school for students
• February 1 is Winter Walk to School Day. Walking and wheeling to and from school is great for the environment and it’s fun even in the winter. All students (JK to Grade 12) can participate and register for a chance to win one of ten $25 Indigo gift cards! Bussed students can walk to their bus stop.
• Kindergarten registration is now open online. If you know families who have children born in 2018 or 2019 and they have not attended school, please refer them to this handout:

This Week at a Glance:

Monday, January 16, 2023

• Grade 5 & 6 Lectic Larry presentation is postponed
• Grade 7 & 8 Classes are working with Thinking Classrooms

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

• EQAO Parent Outreach Session 6:30-7:15-EQAO _ Parent Event _ Outreach

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

• Hot Lunch Day
• Bonus Music Class for Grades 4-8!
• Grade 8 Mental Health Presentation – Memo for Grade 8 Parents & Caregivers

Thursday, January 19, 2023

• Spirit Wear Day.
• Pizza day (to make up for the December 23rd date)
• Umbrella Project Assembly celebrates compassion & introducing resilience
• Girls Volleyball Tournament at St David’s

Friday, January 20 – PD Day

• Staff are focusing on Assessment and Evaluation

2023 Important Dates:

• January 19 – Girls Volleyball Tournament at St David’s
• January 20 – PD Day – No School for Students
• January 25 – Bell Let’s Talk Day
• January 25 & 26 – Grades 5 & 6 learn about Photography through an Indigenous Lens
• February 7 – CSAC Meeting #4
• February 2, 9 & 23 – Grades 4, 5 & 6 Visit Tiny Home Takeout
• February 9 & 10 – Indigenous Map Activity at St Clement
• February 15 – Grade 8 Grad Photos
• February 17th: Term 1 Reports & Term 2 IEPs go home 
• February 21 – Pancake Tuesday
• February 22 – Ash Wednesday
• February 28 – Boys Basketball Tournament at St David’s
• March 7 – CSAC Meeting #5
• March 8 & 9 – Humane Society Visit
• March 25 – Grade 2 Reconciliation
• March 31 – PD Day
• April 7 – Good Friday
• April 10 – Easter Monday
• April 11 – CSAC Meeting #6
• April 12 – SK Vision Screening
• April 16 – Grade 2 First Holy Communion
• April 26 – Grade 7 & 8 Retreat Day Trip to Camp Brebeuf
• May 1-5 –  Catholic Education Week & Family BBQ
• May TBD – CSAC FOS Meeting #7
• May 5 – Mission Day/Jump for Heart
• May 15-17 – Grade 8s at Mount Mary
• May 25- Track and Field with St Teresa @ St David’s
• May 29 – Grade 7 Confirmation
• June 2 – PD Day
• June 12 – Special Olympics
• June 26- Grade 8 Graduation