Monthly Archives: May 2023

Cross Country Reminder

Just a reminder that the cross country meet is tomorrow and to be prepared for the weather. Please pack lots of sunscreen and drinks for your child(ren). The weather is expected to be very warm.

 

For parents and family coming to watch please be mindful that due to construction, we are ONLY allowed to enter Bechtel Park via Bridge Street, and only from the North end of Bridge Street as the south end of Bridge is closed.

Cross Country Parent Volunteers Needed for Tomorrow

We need a few parent volunteers to ensure an enjoyable safe day for all participants.

St Bechtel Park 185 Bridge St. W. Kitchener

If you are able to volunteer some time, please let us know ASAP by Emailing George.Syme@wcdsb.ca

Waterloo Region Youth Impact Survey

On May 1, our community launched a UNICEF Canada-sponsored survey, the Waterloo Region Youth Impact Survey. The survey hears directly from young people about their own well-being. It’s live until Friday, June 9th.

The survey is completely anonymous, and takes about 20-30 minutes to complete. Young people can skip questions they prefer not to answer. Young people who complete it have the chance to:

  • Win some cool prizes (like a PS5, a brand-new laptop, or a paid flight for two)
  • Make a difference in their community

Young people can complete the survey at youthimpactsurvey.ca. (A consent form is included in the survey.) To see the FAQs about the survey, click here.

Note: While this community survey is not administered by the school, it has been reviewed and approved by the WRDSB/WCDSB Ethics Board.

Extended Day Program

Dear Parents/Guardians,

You are receiving this email to inform that the Extended Day Program at your child’s school for the 2023-2024 school year will be operating.

Registration for the Extended Day program will open June 19, 2023. Please login or create an account with OneList Waterloo Region and follow the steps. Make sure you have indicated a start date of September 5, 2023 (or later if preferred) to ensure you are enrolling in the 2023-2024 school year.

All Extended Day Programs will begin on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, however you may choose a later start date. Please be reminded that Kindergarten students will participate in the staggered entry process and the Extended Day Program will only be available to children in attendance on their scheduled school days.

To confirm and manage the child’s registrations and schedules throughout the school year, simply log onto your account with OneList Waterloo Region.

For assistance with the OneList Waterloo Region site, please contact OneHSN Support at:

1-888-722-1540 or support@onehsn.com.

Thank You,

WCDSB Extended Day Program

Summer Programs ~ Spaces Available

There are still spaces for Summer 2023:

  • JK-Gr.6  — Summer Boost at select locations (July 3-21, mornings only)
  • JK-Gr. 8 — Summer Fun with Languages – in Kitchener only (July 4-28, mornings only) – some languages have waiting lists
  • Gr. 7 & 8 students — Summer Expedition (July 4 – 21, mornings only) – NON-CREDIT
  • Gr. 8 students – Bridge to Success – HIF 1O (July 3-28, all day) – CREDIT – attendance every day is required
  • Gr.8 students — Head Start (Aug 21, 22, 23, 24, afternoon only)
  • https://www.wcdsb.ca/summer-learning/

 

Jump Rope of Heart

The staff and students had such a great day on Friday “Jumping” to keep our heart and our bodies healthy for our Jump Rope for Heart Event!! We can’t thank you enough Panther Families, for your generous and incredible donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation! Our school surpassed our goal raising an amazing $2700!!! Way to go St. Paul School, we had such a fun day!!

Panther Post #36

Dear Panther Community,

It was an enjoyable but packed week!

Our Welcome to Kindergarten evening was a huge success! Thanks go out to our Eary Years Educators, Special Education Teacher, Multi-Lingual Teacher and all of our Community Support People who set up and organized the event. Parents/Care Givers and Students, thank you for coming!!

Thank you Mrs. Ferguson and Mrs. Kim, for organizing Jump Rope for Heart! And a special thanks to our community for supporting these vital fundraising efforts! Pictures and details to follow!

Please join up today at 2 pm to celebrate our students receiving the sacrament of Confirmation.

May 21, 2023 – The Ascension of the Lord

This week is EQAO assessment for grade 6!

????BIKE TO  SCHOOL WEEK: May 29 – June 2 Bike to School Week inspires students to RIDE TO SCHOOL as part of active travel! Maybe even try riding a bike to school for the first time, to learn new skills, or to just have fun, explore, and connect with people, the community, and nature. Students who want to participate can register to be entered into a draw for one of 10 prize packs OR one of 50 gift cards to Dairy Queen!

????WELLBEING ~ PRIDE MONTH: June is designated as PRIDE month & our Catholic schools are committed to nurturing safe and inclusive learning environments where every student and every member of the community is welcomed, valued, and respected.

JUNE is NATIONAL INDIGENOUS HISTORY MONTH IN CANADA: We will share daily reflections/learnings to recognize inspirational Indigenous Canadians whose passion and beliefs have, and continue to, improve Canada’s culture and social wellness.

Looking Ahead

    • May 29 – June 1st EQAO Gr 6
    • June 1st Grade 8 trip to Toronto
    • June 2nd PA Day
    • June 5-8th EQAO Gr.3
    • May 31 Mental Health Presentation Grade 8 ~ Library
    • June 12th Special Olympics
  • June 14th – Junior boys and girls baseball tournament – June 15 – Raindate
  • June 15th River Program STEM
  • June 16 – Grade 4 to Laurel Creek
  • June 27 Term 2 Report Card Distribution
  • June 27th Grade 8 Graduation
  • June 29th Last Day of School

 

 

 

Confirmation today at 2 pm

Please join us in celebrating our students as they receive the sacrament of Confirmation at St. Francis Church today at 2 pm.

Tomorrow Is Jump Rope for Heart Day!

The big day has finally arrived! The students of St. Paul have been working hard to try to achieve or possibly surpass our goal of raising $2000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation! Tomorrow we will be jumping rope as a school community to celebrate fitness and heart health! Each class will have an opportunity to participate in this fun and healthy campaign!!! If you have not already made your donation, the link for our St. Paul School page is directly below! 

https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/22783

We are looking forward to a wonderful day of heart health and fitness tomorrow!!! 

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