MARAFUN PROGRAM
The Marafun program has begun. All runners participating will meet every Monday at 3:30 p.m. to run 1.5k, and are responsible for logging another 2.5k on their own each week. The goal is to run 40k over 10 weeks leading up to race day on May 27. S. de los Santos/C. Sperling
EASTER MASS TIMES AT ST. ANNE’S CHURCH
Holy Thursday, April 5th: Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7:00 p.m
Good Friday, April 6th : Celebration of the Lord's Passion at 3:00 p.mHoly Saturday, April 7th : Easter Vigil at 9:00 p.m
Easter Sunday, April 8th: Mass at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR NEXT FALL
Thinking about kindergarten for this fall? Now’s the time to come in and register your child! Our school is friendly, safe, welcoming and ready to help each of our students reach their full potential. We nurture faith, encourage excellence in learning and inspire students to reach out and help others – at home and around the world. Children who will be five years old by January 31, 2013 can begin kindergarten in fall 2012. Call us to set up a visit or ask for information. You may also learn more at www.gscs.sk.ca We are rooted in faith, growing in knowledge, reaching out to transform the world!
**Children who have had their fourth birthday need to complete their immunization as soon as possible. Please call your nearest health centre for an appointment: North East Health Centre (108-407 Ludlow Street– 655-4700)
LITTLE PEOPLE'S PRESCHOOL
LIttle People's Preschool is now accepting registration for 2012-2013. Please contact Heather Rhodes 220-2138, 382-7092, littlepeoplespreschool@ymail.com, or come to the classroom. We are hosting an Open House from 6 to 7 p.m. on March 22 (tomorrow). Drop by for a visit.
LENTEN ACTIVITIES
Each year during Lent, schools raise awareness by highlighting activities and sometimes this includes fundraising for Development and Peace and / or Mission initiatives. Many of these activities occur during Holy Week, the last week of school before the Easter break. At École Sister O’Brien School we have many Holy Week activities planned: Monday, April 2 - Poverty Meal (Soup broth and a bun) Students who wish to participate will eat in the gym as if it were a “soup kitchen”. The idea is to feel what it is like to be a little bit hungry. Students are asked to bring their own cup. Tuesday, April 3 – Coin Design – House League leaders will visit classrooms every day between now and April 3 to collect coins for their House. They will then collectively create a coin design to represent their House. Wednesday, April 4 – Hats and Sunglasses day. This is a favorite. For a $1 donation students can wear their favorite hat and sunglasses for the day. A talent show is often showcased during this time but this year we will be holding the talent show later in May thus keeping Holy Thursday holy with simply a liturgical celebration. All funds raised (including the talent show in May) will be forwarded to Fr. Roland Dubourt who is from Saskatoon and is doing mission work in Tanzania, Africa..
SCHOOL YEARBOOK
We are working on a school year book for this year (2011 – 2012) in partnership with Lifetouch Photography. It will be a beautiful, color yearbook with class pages and several activities pages highlighting some of the year’s activities and initiatives. It will sell for $26.00 per copy and parents are invited and encouraged to put in an order anytime. There is a sample at the front office showing what modern digital photography technology can do. We are excited about the possibilities of this lifetime memory. Please see Mme Aebig to order.
DIVISION LENTEN MASS - TODAY!
The Centennial Lenten Division Mass will take place at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28 in the Cathedral of the Holy Family with Bishop Don Bolen as the main celebrant. All staff, students, parents and members of the Catholic community at large are welcomed to attend. Refreshments and tours of the Cathedral will follow the Mass. Participants are encouraged to bring along a non-perishable food item (e.g. cereal, pasta, pasta sauce) in support of the St. Joseph High School Easter Baskets Food Drive. All food collected will be distributed to the Saskatoon Friendship Inn, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Food Pantry, and Sacred Heart Chaldean Parish Food Pantry. This will be the first division Mass in our new diocesan home. Please come to celebrate our faith and to connect with others from across the division.
GREATER SASKATOON CATHOLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
GCSF is pleased to invite you to the 12th annual ‘Swing Into Spring’ Fashion Show & Dinner on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at TCU Place. Once again, plans are well under way for a fabulous evening of fun, food, fashions, camaraderie and great prizes. Support school division employees as they step out of their traditional roles to walk the runway in the latest spring fashions. Please check the posters displayed at your school or your parish bulletin boards or the Foundation website at www.gscs.sk.ca/foundation. Tickets are $70.00 and are available through the Foundation office. Your presence helps us put faith in education. Phone: 659-7003
DIVISION LENTEN MASS
There will be a meeting for all parents with a child registered for the sacraments of Confirmation and First Communion on Wednesday, March 21st 7-9 pm at St. Anne’s Parish Hall. This meeting is for parents only. You will receive the workbook and some information on the sacraments. Please bring with you the $20 registration fee and a copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate. For more information please contact Erin Gratton at stasacraments@gmail.com or 931-4700.
PROJECT LOVE
Are you doing some spring cleaning? St. Angela School students and community have partnered with an agency in the Ukraine dedicated to helping children with terminal illnesses. Some of these children live in orphanages and others live in group homes whose families are in financial need because of their child’s illness. During treatment, these children are in need of games and puzzles to occupy themselves. St. Angela is asking your school community to help in donating and collecting any gently used games or puzzles that you would like donate. Please drop them off at your school office by Monday April 30, 2012. We thank you for “Reaching Out to Transform Our World”. If you have any questions or concerns please call St. Angela School at 659-7250.
Our Viriditas, “the greening power of God”, initiative is off to a great start! We have many who already are actively involved in continuing this great project in our school. In upcoming newsletters, we will also be looking for parent helpers to maintain our garden over the summer. More information will be forthcoming.
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NEWSLETTERS AND INFORMATION
We eMail our school newsletter to those who have given us their email addresses. Those not on our list will receive a paper copy via their child. Contact the office should you wish to be included. View our weekly newsletter on our school web sight. Please don't forget about our web site. It also keeps a running diary of our newsletters, parent council meeting minutes, school calendar and pertinent school information. It can be found at http://www.scs.skca/obr
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Monday, March 26 - March 30
Music Festival hosted by our school
Thursday, March 29
Noon Booster Juice Lunch
Thursday,April 5
Last day of classes before Easter Break
Friday, April 6
Good Friday - No School
April 9 - 13
Easter Break - No School
Monday, April 16
Classes resume
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Contact Heather Rhodes
littlepeoplespreschool@ymail.com
SASKATOON SPORTSFEST
 SILVERWOOD HEIGHTS
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
SMF 2012 SPRING 5 ON 5
Register now online at: http://saskatoonminorfootball.com/spring/reg/index.php OR Registration in person on March 28 (4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.) @ Lawson Heights Food Court
MENDEL ART GALLERY’S SCHOOL ART EXHIBITION
The 40th anniversary edition of the MENDEL ART GALLERY’S SCHOOL ART EXHIBITION begins March 30 and continues until June 3. (Please note that the exhibition does not start on March 10, as stated on School Art posters.)There will be a free public reception on Sunday April 1 at 2 p.m. School Art is the annual exhibition of student art organized and presented by the Mendel Art Gallery, with the co-operation of Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools and Saskatoon Public Schools.
EARTH HOUR- MARCH 31st
Families are invited to turn off all lights and electronic devices on March 31st from 8:30-9:30 pm. Earth hour is recognized worldwide and is aimed at bringing attention to global warming and environmental issues. All St. Philip families are invited to participate in this upcoming “Green” event. More information can be found on their website at www.earthhour.org.
COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR CHILDREN
Upcoming events at QUEEN’S HOUSE OF RETREATS in Saskatoon:
- Creativity: Expressing the Inner Child, with Felicitas Drobig, OSU, Five Tuesdays beginning Apr. 17, 2012, Cost: $150
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Earth Day Retreat: Exploring our Sacred Universe, with Judy Schachtel, SMS, April 20-21, 2012, Begins 7:30 p.m. Friday, ends Saturday 4:30 p.m. Cost: Live In $135 / Commute $90
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12 Step Spiritual Days Retreat: “Filling the Hole” – Addictions in Recovery, with Brad Bodnarchuk and Brian Bauche, Apr. 27-29, 2012, Cost: Live-In $225 / Commute $150
MENDEL ART GALLERY’S SCHOOL ART EXHIBITION
The 40th anniversary edition of the MENDEL ART GALLERY’S SCHOOL ART EXHIBITION begins March 30 and continues until June 3. (Please note that the exhibition does not start on March 10, as stated on School Art posters.)There will be a free public reception on Sunday April 1 at 2 p.m. School Art is the annual exhibition of student art organized and presented by the Mendel Art Gallery, with the co-operation of Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools and Saskatoon Public Schools.
COLUMBUS BOSCO HOMES
On Wednesday, April 18, 2012 COLUMBUS BOSCO HOMES will host its Annual Fundraising Dinner at St. Anne's Parish Hall (217 Lenore Drive). Cocktails at 5:30 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 each. There will be a silent auction, live auction and 50/50 draw. For tickets contact: Chris Sarich @ 343-564 or Lorne Keller @ 374-6134.
CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES
CFS 200-506 25th St. East 244-7773 www.cfssaskatoon.sk.caTaming the Worry Dragons (For parents and children ages 8 to 12) This group is designed to support children ages 8 to 12
years of age as they explore their feelings of fear, anxiety, and worry in a supportive environment. Environ Parents are
required to attend the concurrent parenting component.| Mondays | 6:3077:30pm | April 18-June (8 weeks) Fee: $100.00
COLUMBUS BOSCO HOMES
SCI-FI Science Camps! Registration is now open. All registrations are online. Registrations are no longer accepted by
phone or in person. SCI-FI camps offer fun and exciting programs for grades all over Saskatchewan. Check out the
website at http://scifi.usask.ca to see the camp, workshop, and club programs available. All Program content is
developed by the instructors in May and June. For children entering grades 1 and 2 in fall: Mackenzie 1 and 2: Both
camps cover general science and technology activities. For children entering grades 3 and 4 in fall: Bell (Science),
Compton (Technology). For children entering grades 5 and 6 in fall: Suzuki(Science), Newton (Technology), Boole
(Computer Science), Veterinary Medicine, and Medical Sciences. For children entering grades 7 to 9: Banting
(Technology), Moore (Computer Science), Veterinary Medicine, and Medical Sciences.
Recognizing Hearing Problems in School-Age Children Children at risk for hearing loss:
Some children are more at risk for hearing loss. These children may have:
- A family history of hearing loss
- Frequent colds and Hearing infections- Drainage from the ears
- Special needs (physical or intellectual disabilities and/or genetic metabolic disorders)
Childen with Hearing Loss May:
- often ask for words to be repeated
- have frequent earaches/ear infections
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complain of not being able to hear well
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have difficulty in telling where sound is coming from
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seem to rely on a speaker's face and gestures (visual clues) to understand
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have speech and language problems
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perform poorly in school
See your family physician if:
- your child has frequent earaches/ear infection
See an audiologist if:
- you have concerns about your child's hearing
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your special needs child has never seen an audiologist
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there is a family history of hearing loss and the child has never seen an audiologist. Saskatoon Health Region Audiology Services, Royal University Hospital - 655-1320, Hearing Aid Plan - 655-4170
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