Monthly Archives: October 2023

Where Each One Counts! 

• Monday, October 30 – Haunted House in the Library Learning Commons & Bus Evacuation Practice
• Tuesday, October 31: Pita Day, D & D at lunch, Halloween Parade & Dance a Thon
• Wednesday, November 1: Lunch Box Day-Chess Club at Lunch., Choir practice, Grade 8s go to St Davids
• Thursday, November 2:  Please wear your new spirit wear!!
• Friday, November 3: Pizza Day

Weekly Prayer: We pray for confidence in the loving mercy of God, for faith in the Resurrection to new life, and for the hope of being reunited in God’s kingdom.

Please ask your child about what they like to do at recess.

Reminders about toys and equipment on the yard.

• In the primary grades, the teachers have indicated that the children may bring small toys to play at recess.
• Small toys such as Legos, dolls, and cars are welcome.
• We would not recommend bringing toys that are valuable or important.
• They may not trade, and they should be okay to share with others.
• The items need to remain in the child’s backpack but may be used only at recess. 
• The school will NOT be responsible if items are lost.
• From a whole school perspective, students are not able to bring balls from home. 
• The great news is that we are distributing new classroom balls this week!! 

School Fundraising: Your opportunity to donate to the school fundraiser is available through Cash Online. Our goal is to raise $5000, which is about $20 per student. We are currently at $2520. There will be a sweet treat for every student. Only participants in the fundraiser will receive a chance to win a prize, along with a  fun item for the dance!! Absolutely any amount is appreciated. Please donate through School Cash Online before the dance to avoid any disappointment.

The fundraiser helps to support school agendas, spirit wear t-shirts, playground equipment, special events, and hopefully a new Gaga Ball pit!  So far this year, your child has received an agenda at a discounted rate (pay what you can), a free pizza lunch, and a school t-shirt. We would love to continue to be able to provide these opportunities!

There will be a special draw that is only available to students who are participating in the fundraising efforts!

Another challenge has been set, that the class with the highest percentage of participants will win a special prize. This is where we are: 

• Grade 2/3 – 57 percent participating – in the lead!!!!
• FDKA – 50 percent participating
• Grade 1 – 50 percent participating
• Grade 7/8 B – 36 percent participating
• FDKB – 33 percent participating
• Grade 5/6 B – 32 percent participating
• Grade 7/8 A – 29 percent participating
• Grade 4 – 29 percent participating
• Grade 1/ 2 – 28 percent participating
• Grade 3 – 25 percent participating
• Grade 5/6 A – 23 percent participating
• Grqade 6/7 – 15 percent participating

Important Dates:

• Monday, October 30 Optional Haunted House in the Library
• Monday, October 30 Bus Evacuation Practice
• Tuesday, October 31 Halloween Dance a Thon Fundraiser – please wear orange, black or a school-appropriate costume.
• Wednesday, November 1 – Grade 8s go to St David
• Tuesday, November 7th – Be You Assembly!
• Tuesday, November 7 – Catholic School Advisory Council Meeting – 6 pm
• Thursday, November 9 Grades 2 & 4 go to Laurel Creek
• Friday, November 10 – Remembrance Day Assembly at 10:45 am
• Monday, November 13 – Faith Development PD Day – no school for students
• November 15 & 16 – ESQ is coming back for FDK-Grade 3!!
• Thursday, November 16 – Girls Basketball at St David
• Friday, November 17 – Skittle Day!
• Monday, November 20-Friday November 24 – Bullying Awareness & Prevention Week
• Monday, November 20 – Progress Reports Go home
• Wednesday, November 22 – Grade 8 N0ight at St David’s
• Thursday, November 23 – Feast of St Clement Mass & Special Lunch
• Thursday, November 23 – Parent Conferences
• Tuesday, November 28 – MADD Presentation for Grades 7 & 8
• Friday, December 1 – Grades 7 & 8 go to Toronto
• Friday, December 1 Grades 4,5 & 6 go see a musical at St David

Where Each One Counts! 

• Monday, October 23 – Chess Club at Lunch. Visit from Superintendent Ritsma!
• Tuesday, October 24: Pita Day, D & D at lunch, Choir practice at lunch.  
  • Rangers Game! Choir please wear spirit wear.
• Wednesday, October 25: Lunch Box Day-Chess Club at Lunch
• Thursday, October 26: Please wear your new spirit wear!! D & D at lunch  &
  • Grade 4 Bible Celebration
• Friday, October 27: Pizza Day

Weekly Prayer Lord, lift us up for Your blessings today. We pray that you will anoint us with strength and self-care today, tomorrow, and always. We pray that You will grace us with patience and wisdom. We pray that You will encourage us throughout the day to take the correct steps to walk proudly and safely. Amen

Please ask your child about playing Gaga Ball with Mayor Nowak. Please also ask about using Mathology and/or Knowledgehook in the classroom.

St Clement will rock the Rangers Rink!! All of the 100 Kitchener Rangers tickets have been sold.  Parents will be responsible for driving students to and from the Aud. A letter with details and tickets will be sent home. Please ensure that your child is wearing St Clement Spirit Wear.

School Fundraising: Your opportunity to donate to the school fundraiser is available through Cash Online. Our goal is to raise $5000, which is about $20 per student. We are currently at $1245. A special prize will be awarded to the class with the highest percentage of participants!!

New Brightspace  Parent & Guardian Portal: Brightspace Parent & Guardian is a tool for authorized parents and guardians to see specific components of their child’s course, including the Activity Feed, shared Portfolio artifacts, graded assessments, and feedback as well as upcoming Assignments and Quizzes. This helps parents engage with young learners and maintain awareness of upcoming work. It is not a parent-teacher communication tool—it’s a window into the classroom. Parents automatically have an account based on the parent details you provided when you registered your child with WCDSB. Reference the Parent Portal Letter for instructions on how to access your account. 

Please mark your calendar

• Monday, October 23 – Visit from Superintendent Jennifer Ritsma
• Tuesday, October 24 – Rangers Game!
• Thursday, October 26 – Grade 4 Bible Celebration
• Tuesday, October 31 Halloween Dance a Thon Fundraiser

A reminder that the Grade 7 students who have completed forms will receive their immunization from Public Health today.

Where Each One Counts! 

• Monday, October 16 – Chess Club at Lunch
• Tuesday, October 17: Pita Day, D & D at lunch, Father visits Grade 4, SK Vision Screening,    ECE Appreciation Day
• Wednesday, October 18: Lunch Box Day-Choir practice at lunch, Caribou Math Contest, Chess Club at Lunch. Bus Driver Appreciation Day & Grade 7 Immunization Day
• Thursday, October 19: Please wear your new spirit wear!! D & D at lunch                                    The Mayor visits St Clement today!!!!
• Friday, October 20: Pizza Day Library Workers Appreciation Day

Weekly Prayer: Lord, grant us the wisdom to care for the earth and till it. Help us to act now for the good of future generations and all your creatures. Help us to become instruments of a new creation, Founded on the covenant of your love. Amen

Please ask your child about using their Agenda (Grades 1-8)

Our Eco Team is going strong. This week they are hosting a WalkBikeRoll Week. More information may be found https://bikewalkroll.org/ 

St Clement will rock the Rangers Rink!! All of the 100 Kitchener Rangers tickets have been sold.  Parents will be responsible for driving students to and from the Aud. A letter with details and tickets will be sent home.

If your child is in Grade 7 or 8 – we have a full-day field trip in the making for Friday, December 1st. We will not be back until approximately 6 p.m. More details to follow.

School Fundraising: Your opportunity to donate to the school fundraiser is available through Cash Online. Our goal is to raise $5000, which is about $20 per student. We are currently at $825. A special prize will be awarded to the class with the highest percentage of participants!!

Family-School Connections: When we surveyed families last year, there was an overwhelming desire for parents to know more about what children are learning in the classroom. All parents should be able to access their child(ren) D2L site. A memo from the school comes out each week. We update the website regularly and use an X account.

Sharing our learning: Our Grade 1-8 classes are following the WCDSB recommendation and implementing Mathology activities in each class. 

What is Mathology? Pearson Canada’s Mathology is a comprehensive classroom resource. Built on academic and classroom research for the diversity of Canadian classrooms, it is designed to unlock the joy in learning math by engaging students and teachers with materials that: help teachers gain a deeper understanding of student thinking and determine the next best steps; meet students and teachers where they are at in their math learning journey and build teacher capacity. 

What is Knowledgehook? Knowledgehook’s proprietary technology harnesses the power of data to track where students are on their math journey. Their solution connects a child’s in-school education to their at-home learning, providing real-time insights and expert-designed remediation tools to teachers on student learning gaps. This empowers teachers to develop an understanding of the math concepts related to their students’ challenges, enabling them to adjust instruction and monitor student progress.

As a staff, we collaboratively plan and discuss learning goals. Many of our teachers are seeking parent input and support around at-home work. You should expect this to transpire in the Junior and Intermediate grades. Items sent home often are the work that was not completed in class. At St Clement, teachers are also encouraging families to utilize the At Home Reading Program (Grades 1-3) and Knowledgehook Challenges (Grades 3-6). If you have any questions or suggestions please contact Mrs. MacDonald to further discuss.

Please mark your calendar

Important Dates:

• Thursday, October 19 – We welcome the Mayor!
• Monday, October 23 – Visit from Superintendent Jennifer Ritsma
• Tuesday, October 24 – Rangers Game!
• Thursday, October 26 – Grade 4 Bible Celebration
• Tuesday, October 31 Halloween Dance a Thon Fundraiser

Where Each One Counts! 

Monday, October 2 – National Custodian Day – Thank you, Mrs. McGivern & Mr. Jordan

Introducing our Fall Fundraiser- Halloween Dance a Thon!

Tuesday, October 3: Pita Day 

Second Spirit Assembly – Distribution of Monthly Awards for Collaboration

Wednesday, October 4: Lunch Box Day-Choir practice at lunch

Thursday, October 5: Spirit Wear Day

9 am – Liturgy of the Word at St Clement Parish – all are welcome to join

Friday, October 6: PD Day- No school for students.  Cashonline opens for Fundraising.

Weekly Prayer – Gracious and loving Lord, Thank you for the seasons we can count on, find routine in, and that will never cease while the earth remains. As we enter into autumn, when the cooler winds drift in and the days grow shorter, draw us closer to you. Let us feel your warm and loving presence.

Please ask your child about Orange Shirt Day and the recommendations regarding Truth and Reconciliation

Consider getting involved – Catholic School Advisory Council – Please complete the form on School Cash Online if you are interested in joining our Catholic School Advisory Council this year. Our first meeting is scheduled for October 3 at 6 p.m.

If your child is one of the choir members, please save the date of Tuesday, October 24th. We will be singing at the Rangers Game. There will be a limited number of tickets available to purchase through the school. Parents will be responsible for driving students to and from the Aud.

If your child is in Grade 7 or 8 – we have a tentative full-day field trip in the making for Friday, December 1st. We will not be back until approximately 6 p.m. More details to follow.

Please mark your calendar with these important dates:

• Monday, October 2 – National Custodian Day
• Tuesday, October 3 1st CSAC Meeting
• Thursday, October 5 – World Teacher’s Day
• Friday, October 6 – PD Day (Focus on Literacy and IEP Development)
• Friday, October 13 – Photo Day
• Friday, October 20 – Bus Driver Appreciation Day
• Tuesday, October 31 Halloween Dance a Thon Fundraiser

Fundraiser Community Letter 2023-St Clement

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