The boys basketball tournament at St. David’s High School has been rescheduled to Tuesday March 7th.

Please register children born in 2019 for Junior Kindergarten as soon as possible.

Even if you have children already attending St. Clement school you need to register children who will be starting JK next year.

If you have any questions please call the school 519-699-5271.

Thank you!

“God never tires of forgiving us; we are the ones who tire of seeking his mercy.” Pope Francis 

Parent Action Items: 

• Maple Syrup orders will start on March 1, 2023
• The Tiny Homes Visit for Grade 6s has been rescheduled. Look for a new permission form,
• Grade 8 Parent Mount Mary Meeting will happen after March Break.

This Week at a Glance:

Monday, February 27, 2023- We are learning about Dr Alexandra Bastiany

• Each class will have the First Week of Lent reflection

Tuesday, February 28, 2023- We are learning about Tyrone Dowling

• Boys basketball tournament at St David’s
• Libby Barrie comes to present to the Junior/Intermediate

Wednesday, March 1, 2023 – Hot Lunch Day

• Maple Syrup Sales on CashOnline

Thursday, March 2, 2023-Spirt Wear Day

Friday, March 3, 2023- Pizza Day

• Lunch Hour Supervisor Appreciation Day

Information Items:

• Due to staffing shortages. There will be no Junior/Intermediate Music until further notice. Our primary health teacher Mrs Brown is back with us!!

Weekly Prayer

Dear God,

Please draw us closer to your heart, so that we might know you better and understand you more completely. We pray that we would not only give things up for Lent but also give you glory through Lent, Lord. May our actions reflect our hearts, and may we worship you through all that we say and do throughout the coming weeks. Amen

Important Dates:

• February 23 – Grade  5 & 6 Visit Tiny Home Takeout will be rescheduled
• February 28 – Boys Basketball Tournament at St David’s
• February 28 – Libby Barrie comes to junior and intermediate classes
• 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 2 – ESQ Returns!!
• 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

Waterloo Region All Schools Closed – February 23, 2023

• Due to the weather conditions, ALL Waterloo Catholic District School Board and Waterloo Region District School Board SCHOOLS AND SITES ARE CLOSED.
• ALL SCHOOL BUSES, TAXIS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION ROUTES operated by the WCDSB and WRDSB are cancelled.
• All before and after school programs and child care centres co-located in schools are CLOSED.
• All programs and services offered by St. Louis Continuing Education and Adult and Learning Centres are cancelled.

“You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.¨ — Desmond Tutu 

Parent Action Items: 

• Remember lunch is provided on Shrove Tuesday- thank you School Council
• Please dress in pink on Tuesday

This Week at a Glance:

Monday, February 20, 2023- Family Day

• No school for students or staff. Enjoy the time with your family.

Tuesday, February 21, 2023- We are learning about Donovan Baily

• Shrove Tuesday – pancakes provided for all in the Saints Community
• Girls’ Volleyball tournament at St David’s
• Libby Barrie comes to present to the Primary Classes

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 – We are learning about Lincoln Alexander & the Canadian Flag

• Hot Lunch Day
• Pink Shirt Day
• Ash Wednesday Liturgy & Distribution of Ashes 9 am at St Clement’s Church

Thursday, February 23, 2023 – We are learning about Willie OREa & Viola Desmond

• Spirit Wear Day
• Grade 6 students have a field trip to Tiny Home Takeout
• Grade 8 Vaccination Clinic in the Innovation Lab

Friday, February 24, 2023- We are learning about  Eleanor Collins

• Have a fantastic weekend!

Information Items:

• Due to staffing shortages. There will be no Junior/Intermediate Music until further notice. We are thrilled to welcome back Kathy Brown as our FDK & Primary health teacher.
• This month, we are celebrating Black Heritage and history. 
• We are also learning about the Catholic Graduate Expectation of being a Caring Family Member

Weekly Prayer – Loving Each Other

Gracious God, help us to love each other fervently.

Grow our love so deep that it is able and willing to overcome and forgive a multitude of misgivings.

Inspire a spirit of hospitality in each of us and enable us to cheerfully share our home.

We acknowledge that you have given each of us spiritual gifts.

Help us to put our own needs aside and use those gifts to serve one another well. We will rely on the strength and energy You supply.

We pray that everything we do within this family unit will bring you glory through the One who lives in us. Amen

Important Dates:

• February 21 – Pancake Tuesday Lunch for the Whole School 
• February 21 – Girls Volleyball Tournament at St David’s
• February 21 – Libby Barrie comes to primary classes
• February 22 – Ash Wednesday
• February 22 – Pink Shirt Day
• February 23 – Grade 8 vaccination catch-up clinic
• February 23 – Grade 6 Visit Tiny Home Takeout
• February 28 – Boys Basketball Tournament at St David’s
• February 28 – Libby Barrie comes to junior and intermediate classes
• 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 Vison 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 2 – ESQ Returns!!
• 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

Buses are cancelled today, but school is still on.

We will still be having pizza lunch today!

Unfortunately, we are not able to save for our friends who are away.

Happy Family Day Weekend!!

There is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to do it.

~ Amanda Gorman

Parent Action Items: 

• Please remember that all parents must come directly to the office when coming to the school
• Spirit Wear Sales are on until February 19. Check out the online store here.
• Please dress your child in red, pink or white for February 14th.
• Please make sure that you can access your child’s learning management system (D2L or Google Classroom). This is where the teacher posts announcements, upcoming events, important due dates, and course learning materials.
• Please continue to have conversations with your children about keeping a safe distance while playing and not being hands-on.
• Please consider being a Lunch Hour Supervisor! Chat with Mrs MacDonald for more information.
• Planning ahead…Shrove Tuesday, February 21 – Lunch Lady will be preparing pancakes for everyone in our school community, Nothing is required on your part. But if you or any of your students have dietary restrictions, please complete  Dietary Restriction Form by February 15th at noon.

This Week at a Glance:

Monday, February 13, 2023- We are learning about Yolanda James

• Boys Basketball  Practice
• Kids are making Valentines for Vets

Tuesday, February 14, 2023- We are learning about  William Hall

• Happy Valentines Day! Please wear pink, hearts, red, white or anything that you love!
• 100 Days of School
• Grades 7 & 8 Girls lunch in focusing on STEM – Pizza will be provided
• Candy Gram Delivery

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 – We are learning about Michealle Jean

• Hot Lunch Day
• Grade 8 Grad Photo Day
• Girls Volleyball Practice
• Primary Thinking Classroom focus
• Umbrella Project Assembly introducing Mindfulness

Thursday, February 16, 2023 – We are learning about Senator  Anne Claire Cools

• Spirit Wear Day
• Girls Volleyball Practice
• Grade 5 students have a field trip to Tiny Home Takeout- thank you to the volunteers!

Friday, February 17, 2023- We are learning about  Lucy & Thornton Blackburn

• Report Cards and IEPS go home
• Father is speaking to Grades 3-8 about Reconciliation

Information Items:

• Due to staffing shortages. There will be no Primary Health or Junior/Intermediate Music until further notice
• This month, we are celebrating Black Heritage and history. 
• We are also learning about the Catholic Graduate Expectation of being a Caring Family Member

Weekly Prayer

Lord, we thank you for our family 

For the talents and good things that you have given each of us 

Please guide us, protect us and equip us 

This day and every day As we grow together in Your love Amen.

Important Dates:

• February 16 & 23 – Grade  5 & 6 Visit Tiny Home Takeout
• February 14 – 100 Days of School & Valentine’s Day – Wear Red, White, Hearts or Frills!
• February 15 – Grade 8 Grad Photos
• February 17th: Term 1 Reports & Term 2 IEPs go home 
• February 21 – Pancake Tuesday Lunch for the Whole School 
• February 21 – Girls Volleyball Tournament at St David’s
• February 21 – Libby Barrie comes to primary classes
• February 22 – Ash Wednesday
• February 22 – Pink Shirt Day
• February 23 – Grade 8 vaccination catch-up clinic
• February 28 – Boys Basketball Tournament at St David’s
• February 28 – Libby Barrie comes to junior and intermediate classes
• 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 Vison 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 2 – ESQ Returns!!
• 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

Parent Action Items: 

• Spirit Wear Sales are on until February 19. Check out the online store here.
• Grade 8 parents. Please read the attached letter regarding vaccinations.Parent Letter_Grade 8 School Catch Up Clinics
• Kindergarten registration is now open online for families who have children born in 2018 or 2019 and who have not attended school.
• Please consider being a Lunch Hour Supervisor! Email or chat with Mrs MacDonald for more information.
• Candy Grams are for sale this week!
• Please continue to have conversations with your children about respecting their and others personal boundaries and space.

This Week at a Glance:

Monday, February 6, 2023- We are learning about Black people in Canada

• Spirit Wear Sales are on until February 19. Check out the online store here.
• Guest Speaker Q Mack is in the Gym!
• Boys Basketball  Practice
• Candy Gram Sales Information goes home

Tuesday, February 7, 2023- We are learning about Black Canadian Roots

• CSAC (Parent Council) in the library Learning Commons from 6-7:30 All are welcome!
• Spirit Wear Sales are on until February 19. Check out the online store here.
• Candy Grams for Sale

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 – We are learning about Harriet Tubman

• Hot Lunch Day
• Candy Grams for Sale
• Spirit Wear Sales are on until February 19. Check out the online store here.
• Boys Basketball Practice

Thursday, February 9, 2023 – We are learning about Violet King

• Spirt Wear Day
• Candy Gram Sales Final Day
• Spirit Wear Sales are on until February 19. Check out the online store here.
• Mrs Staats is teaching us about the Indigenous map of Canada
• Grade 5 students learn about photography through an Indigenous lens.

Friday, February 10, 2023- We are learning about Sam Langford

• Grades 4-8 have a Virtual  Black Heritage Guest Speaker – Roland Acheampong
• Spirit Wear Sales are on until February 19. Check out the online store here.
• Mrs Staats is teaching us about the Indigenous map of Canada

Information Items:

• Due to staffing shortages. There will be no Primary Health or Junior/Intermediate Music until further notice
• This month, we are celebrating Black Heritage and history. 
• We are also learning about the Catholic Graduate Expectation of being a Caring Family Member
• 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

Grant us the silence of heart so that we can grow in your word.

As we listen, reflect and consider what we call Black Heritage Month,

help us to never forget history and

instil in us the willingness to share the history with our youth and others throughout the year.

Important Dates:

• February 7 – CSAC Meeting #4 6-7:30
• February 16 & 23 – Grade  5 & 6 Visit Tiny Home Takeout
• February 9 & 10 – Indigenous Map Activity at St Clement
• February 14 – 100 Days of School & Valentines Day – Wear Red, White, Hearts or Frills!
• February 15 – Grade 8 Grad Photos
• February 17th: Term 1 Reports & Term 2 IEPs go home
• February 21 – Pancake Tuesday Lunch for the Whole School
• February 21 – Girls Volleyball Tournament at St David’s
• February 22 – Ash Wednesday
• February 22 – Pink Shirt Day
• February 23 – Grade 8 vaccination catch up clinic
• 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 Vison 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 2 – ESQ Returns!!
• 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

Pizza orders for March are now available on School Cash Online.

Orders are due by February 22nd. No late orders will be accepted.