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Our school produces a newsletter once every two weeks. Our latest newsletter can be seen below. Older editions can be viewed by clicking on the number links. |
Newsletter #1
DATES TO REMEMBER
Sept. 3 CSCC Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Sept. 9 St. George CCRP Magazine Fundraiser Kick Off Presentation 2:30 p.m.
Sept. 11 Welcome Back BBQ 5:30 p.m.
Sept. 18 Gr. 3/4 WDM 9:30 a.m.
Sept. 22 Life Touch School Pictures (9 a.m. 2 p.m.)
Sept. 24 Opening Mass at St. Anne's Parish (10:00 a.m.)
Cross Country Practice Meet
St. George CSCC AGM 7:00 p.m., Meet the Teacher Night to follow
Sept. 26 Common Dismissal Day! No School for students!
PRINCIPAL'S PEN
• Welcome back! The 2008-2009 school year has begun. We are excited to catch up with returning families and welcome new families, staff and students to our St. George family. I am very excited to be a part of the St. George community and look forward to working with all of you. I would like to encourage all families to get involved with the school in whatever way works best for them: volunteering, stopping in to say Hi or becoming a part of our very active St. George School Community Council (CSCC). Your involvement is important in your child's educational experience. We are your partners in the education of your children.
• St. George staff is looking forward to meeting parents/guardians at the Meet the Teacher Night on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008.
• The mission of Catholic Education is to provide the students with a learning environment that will allow them to deepen their faith, strengthen their relationship with Jesus Christ, and allow them to be a witness and to have the opportunity to model the gospel values as taught by our Lord Jesus. As a Christian Catholic Community we must strive to be of service to one another so that we may allow God's kingdom to grow. The staff gladly accepts the privilege and are committed to assisting parents/guardians in providing quality Catholic Education to all students. Please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions, concerns, or comments. Your thoughts are important to us.
• Please watch for our regular newsletter that is sent home with the youngest child or only child of each family every second Tuesday. The newsletter and other information can be viewed on the St. George website: www.scs.sk.ca/geo
• A Child Health Form, Parental Consent Form and Student Data Verification Form have been sent home with each child. Please complete the forms and have your child(ren) return them to their classroom teacher(s) by Tuesday, Sept. 9 th .
Quote of the Day : A goal without a plan is just a wish. Antoine de Saint Exupery
MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 is the St. George Catholic School Community Council (CSCC) Annual General Meeting followed by Meet the Teacher Night. The AGM begins at 7:00 p.m. in the St. George School Gym followed by 2 (10 15) minute presentations by each of the classroom teachers. The teacher presentations will take place in the classrooms.
ST. GEORGE SCHOOL STAFF LIST 2008-2009
Principal Mr. Kent Gauthier
Vice Principal Ms. Rachele Akerman
Secretary Mrs. Brenda Briant
Kindergarten Mrs. Cathy Yohnke/ Mrs. Kelly Rochefort
Grade 1 Ms. Karen Ogle
Grade 2 Mrs. Shelley Spizawka
Grade 3/4 Mrs. Joyce Peppin
Grade 4/5 Mr. Val Pritchard
Grade 6 Mrs. Lynette Schmitt
Grade 6 Mrs. Lindsay Mackey
Grade 7 Ms. Terra Blain
Grade 8 Mr. Mark Kindrachuk
Grade 8 Mrs. Amanda Marien
L.A.T. Ms. Phoebe Piggott/Ms. Rachele Akerman
Teacher Librarian Mrs. Anna Lorenz
Release Teacher Mrs. Dianne Boyko/ Mrs. Kelly Rochefort/Ms. Sarah Olivier
T.A.'s Iris Pidperyhora, Laura Johanson, Diane Lynchuk, Wendy Friesen, Sandy Holt, Laura Kennedy, & Angele Lockhart
Caretaker Gary Johns & Joanne Staver
Band Ms. Jana McGonigal
Counsellor Judith Hjertaas
Interns Leila Clayton & Shauna Nivon
ST. GEORGE SCHOOL NUT ALERT SCHOOL
St. George School is a nut alert school (walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, and pecans). Parents are requested to restrict bringing nut products to school. Students are reminded that trading food items is not recommended due to a number of students with various food sensitivities that may lead to severe allergic reactions. Hand washing before and after eating is essential.
MILK PROGRAM
St. George School will provide milk and juice for 75 4 each during daily lunch breaks.
NOON LUNCH (11:45 12:45)
Students have the privilege of eating lunch at school when it is not possible to go home. It is advisable whenever possible for students to go home/or to a sitter's house for lunch. Noon Lunch expectations are as follows:
1. Students will eat their lunch at their own desk. (11:45 12:10). Guidelines are posted and have been reviewed with the students in each classroom.
2. Students are expected to clean up their desk and find a quiet activity in their classroom until it is time to go outside for playtime.
3. After lunch and weather permitting students are required to go outside and play (12:15 12:45 p.m.).
4. Students sometimes experience difficulty during the noon hour period. They will be reminded of the rules by staff on supervision.
5. Repeated misbehavior during the lunch period will be reported to the parents. If the misbehavior continues students may be asked to eat their lunch away from school for a period of time.
MAPLE LEAF PRODUCTS RECALLS INFORMATION
Saskatoon Health Region has asked for our assistance regarding the meat recall issued by Maple Leaf Foods. A list of affected products and recall notices, as well as a fact sheet on Listeria (bacteria responsible for meat recall) has been provided to us. We will be putting the links to this information on the St. George School Blog. To access, type www.scs.sk.ca click on Our Schools and click on St. George on the list. We hope this information will be helpful in ensuring the safety of your family.
BEGINNER BAND WORKSHOP
The Beginner Band Workshop for schools west of the river will take place on Saturday, Sept. 20 th from 8:30 11:45 a.m. at Bethlehem Catholic High School . See www.scs.sk.ca/arts for more information.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL COMMUNITY COUNCIL (CSCC) NEWS:
The Annual General Meeting for the St. George CSCC is Wednesday, September 24, at 7:00 p.m., in the gym. Meet the Teacher to follow. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Welcome Back to School BBQ: The St. George CSCC Welcome Back BBQ is Thursday, Sept. 11 h from 5:30 7 p.m. Each family is asked to bring a nut free dessert.
CSCC : The CSCC is happy to see everyone back after the summer break and would like to welcome all of the new families to the St. George School Community. The first Home & School meeting of the 2008/2009 school year will be held Wed. Sept. 3 at 7:00 pm in the library. Please come and join in the fun. We offer a free babysitting service for the duration of the meeting.
Magazine Campaign : Starts Tuesday, Sept 9 th , 2008
Welcome Back BBQ : Thursday, Sept 11 th , 2008 from 5:30 -7:00 pm - Please complete the BBQ order form to help estimate quantities.
Campbell 's Labels for Education : Thank you to everyone who has saved their Campbells Labels for Education over the summer break! St. George Home and School Association has chosen to participate in the Campbell 's Labels for Education program. Eligible products include: Campbells soups (Chunky, Ready to Enjoy and condensed soups, and Ready to Enjoy broths), Campbell 's Chunky Chili, Pepperidge Goldfish crackers, and V8. Please save labels from eligible Campbell 's products and send them to the school. There will be a collection box for the labels. For further information, please visit the Labels for Education website at www.labelsforeducation.ca or contact Megan Regehr at 931-6986.
Community Council Election Notice
St. George School will be electing 6 positions on the St. George Catholic School Community Council in the fall. The elections will be conducted at the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday , September 24, 2008 at 7:00 pm. Parent and guardians of students attending the school may vote or run for a spot on the council. Community members who reside within the transportation attendance area of the school as determined by the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Board of Education and are of the Catholic faith may run or vote in the election of the CSCC . Nominations of parents and community members interested in standing for election must be submitted on the official forms and be received at the school office by noon on Monday, September 22, 2008 . Nomination forms are available at the school. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor at the meeting. To learn more about getting involved contact: Brenda Briant , School Returning Officer at 659-7320 or Shirley Berthelet , St. George CSCC Chair at 978-7242
ST. ANNE'S PARISH NEWS:
Weekday Mass Times Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8:30 a.m.
Weekend Mass Times Saturday at 5:00 p.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
UPCOMING YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Friday, Sept. 12 (4 5:30 p.m.) Gathering for Grades 6-8 , Topic: Getting to Know You .
Friday, Sept. 13 (11 a.m. 12:00 p.m.), Gathering for Grades 3-5. Topic: Welcome!
IN OUR COMMUNITY :
BASKETBALL REGISTRATION
The date shown for basketball registration in the LHCA newsletter is incorrect. It states that it is Tuesday, Sept. 16 th , it is in fact on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at Lawson School from 6:30 8:00 p.m.
SOCCER REGISTRATION FOR LHCA
If you missed soccer registration and still want to join in the fun. Please call Wendy Wagner at 978-3894 to register for Kindersoccer, Under 6, Under 8 or Under 10 a.s.a.p.