All children born in 2018 are invited to apply for the French Immersion Lottery that is now open. This opportunity closes on February 4, 2024, at 9 pm. To apply for the lottery, look for the link on our website: https://www.wcdsb.ca/programs-and-services/fsl/
| Looking a little further down the road, it is important to note that Friday, March 8 is a board holiday, meaning that all schools will be closed. |
| Our Extended Day program will still be open on March 8, and it will be open throughout the March Break for families who are currently registered in the program. Families who are currently in the program still need to register for March Break. Check out the information below for more details about the March Break Extended Day program, and how to register. The registration deadline is February 2nd. |
Panther Community,
This past week we celebrated the Feast of St. Paul and the retirement of Father Murray!
Father Murray, we are immensely grateful for the love and guidance you have showered upon our community. Your selfless service, compassionate heart, and infectious joy have not only enriched our spiritual lives but have also created a bond that transcends the ordinary. Your legacy will continue to inspire generations to come, and the impact of your ministry will echo in the halls of our school for years to come.
We also had the opportunity to connect again with Father Voisin
January 28th, 2024 – 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
We also had the pleasure of having Drum Fit available in the school. It was enjoyed by all students.
We hosted our Bottle Drive!
We also explored our own Mental Health and wellness and learned about the importance of taking care of ourselves and those we care about. We are committed to breaking down stereotypes and eliminating the stigma that surrounds mental health.
“What Mental Health Needs Is More Sunshine, More Candor, And More Unashamed Conversation.” ~ Glenn Close
Last week we had Ron Morrish an International Author, and Behaviour Consultant join us. The evening was a huge success and we are so grateful to have had the opportunity.
This week is busy.
This week, all schools in WCDSB will be participating in Wellness activities. St. Paul will be joining in the conversation for well-being and awareness. Bell Let’s Talk Day is Wednesday, January 24th.
Families are invited to practice mindfulness techniques at home as well: EDMH-ParentActivities-FINAL-EN
Bus Safety presentations will take place in the gym On Thursday January 25th for all classes.
This is also The Feast of St. Paul Day, where we will hold a liturgy in the morning to celebrate the Saint that our school was named after as well as celebrate Father Murry’s retirement. Parents are welcome to join us.
January 14th, 2023 – 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
School Climate Survey
The Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) is committed to providing safe, caring and inclusive places for everyone in our schools. One way to find out how we are doing is to ask students about their health and well-being. To collect this information, we will administer the Middle Years Development Instrument (MDI) sometime between February 15th and March 8th. This is an opportunity for us to learn more about the students we support and help us identify our school communities’ needs. All students at St. Paul between grade 4 and grade 8 will be invited to participate. Any student may choose not to participate, to stop participating, or to skip a question at any time. Parents/guardians can also ask that their child be exempt from participating in the MDI survey.
You can learn more here: https://www.wcdsb.ca/school-climate-survey/
Full Parent Letter: WCDSB-MDI-Notice-of-Collection-2024-Family-Letter
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 some new friends? – we are once again offering students who are currently in grade 7 the opportunity to be part of the 2024-2025 grade 8 Spanish Exchange. if you want to learn more, plan to attend the VIRTUAL information session on January 23rd, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. please see the attached letters for more information!
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Please complete the following form to ensure you receive the follow-up information: Grade 8 Spanish Exchange Information Meeting 2024-25
Financial assistance may be available to support your child’s involvement in this Exchange period for more information our general inquiries regarding the exchange, please contact Carla.santomero@wcdsb.ca
| Register for a chance to win a $20 Indigo gift card! |
| Walk/wheel from home or park and walk a few blocks to qualify. ENTER TO WIN – then bundle up & walk/wheel |
The online registration portal for kindergarten for 2024-2025 school is now open! Children born in 2020 are eligible for Year 1 of the Kindergarten Program (Junior kindergarten).
Children born in 2019 are eligible for Year 2 of the Kindergarten Program ( Senior Kindergarten).
* Children currently enrolled in Year 1 (JK) do not need to register for Year 2 (SK).
#RealDiscipline #ParentingSeminar #RonMoorishEvent #TransformativeParenting
Ron Moorish, the author of “With All Due Respect,” offers educators and parents alike the essential keys for teaching children to be respectful, cooperative, and productive. Emphasizing the value of prevention, Ron guides you through proactive approaches to instill positive behaviours in your children. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights that will positively impact your family dynamics.
What’s in Store:
| It appears the forecasted blast of cold Arctic air has reached Waterloo! |
| As a reminder, here are the WCDSB Winter Weather Inclement procedures that we follow at St. Paul again for your review. |
| When schools are open during cold weather, special consideration is given to the safety and well-being of students while they are outside at recess, lunch, or for other outdoor activities. Temperatures and conditions vary across the Region and the WCDSB uses www.weather.ca to assess local conditions. |
| During the winter months, the temperature (including windchill OR “feels like“) is monitored before school as well as throughout the day prior to all recesses and outdoor time. |
| https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/weather/ontario/waterloo |
| Students should arrive at school NO EARLIER than 8:05 am. Depending upon the weather outside at this time, they may be directed to come straight inside to our warm gym rather than outside until school begins. |
| Thank you for your continued support. |
Bundle Up and Stay Warm! |
| On a day like today, when schools are open, but it is very cold, special consideration must be given to the safety and well-being of students while they are outside at recess, lunch, or for other outdoor activities. |
| The following temperatures (including windchill) and actions are followed: • When the temperature is between -20°C and -27°C, we move to a shortened outdoor recess and lunch period. This period will not be longer than 15 minutes.• When temperatures are colder than -27°C, students must remain inside |
| Temperatures and conditions vary across the Region. The WCDSB uses www.weather.ca website to assess local conditions. |
