April 2018 Newsletter

Principal Message

This year, as we end the season of Lent, we turn our thoughts to Easter and the joy and the hope that it represents. Without Easter, without the Resurrection, we would face a future of darkness rather than the promise of eternal life. Easter is truly a time of celebration! As we see signs of renewed life all around us in nature, we realize that we can share in that

renewal. What a sign of God’s love we experience with the Resurrection! We are truly Easter people. Together, as parents and teachers, we face the future – with all of its challenges and all of its opportunities – with renewed faith and hope as we voice our joyful “Alleluia”.

Yours in Christ,

Rod Eckert & Angela Carroll

Principal Vice-principal

EQAO Primary and Junior Assessment From May 22 through to June 4 students

in Grade 3 and Grade 6 at Saint John Paul II will be writing the Education Quality

and Accountability Office (EQAO) Assessment of Reading, Writing and

Mathematics, Spring 2018. These province-wide tests are developed by Ontario

teachers and assessment experts and resemble the work children do in class every

day. We ask that you ensure your child is well rested and, if at all possible, please

avoid appointments during this time. Parents requesting more information about

the assessment can access it at www.eqao.com

Spring has finally sprung and with it comes many exciting

changes. Students are getting outdoors more and the

temperature sometimes lends itself to abandoning jackets for

sweaters. Please keep in mind that our yard becomes very

muddy in the spring so it is highly recommended that

students wear outdoor boots or shoes that are easily

washable. It is also very helpful to have your child’s

Name on their clothing. Campaigns.mabelslabels.com

Students are encourage to walk, ride their

bicycle, skateboard or scooter every

Wednesday in April. Our bus students are

an exception and should continue to ride

the bus as usual.

Upcoming Dates:

April 2nd – Easter Monday, No School

April 3rd – Parent School Council Meeting @ 6:30 – 8:00

April 4th – Gr. 8 Grad Meeting @ 5-6 for parents

April 4,11,18, 25 – Walk to School Wednesday

April 7,14,21,28 - First Communion Retreat @ 10:00 for Grade 2 Students at St. Anthony Daniel Parish

April 11th and 12th – Production of Shrek @ 7 pm in the gym

April 13th – PA Day, no school for students

April 19th – Grade 2 Student Liturgy in the Library

April 23 – 27 – CCAT being written by grade 4 students

April 25th - Earth Day, wear green or blue

April 26th – Reconciliation at School for grades 7, 7/8, and Mr. Perkin’s grade 5’s

Frozen Yogurt Sales

begin April 6th and will

continue every Friday

until the end of the

School Year. For $2.00

your child can receive a

vanilla 3oz gluten and

nut-free treat.

A yummy way to cool

down on a hot day!

Literacy and Numeracy Programs offered to all Gr 1 to 6 students in our community!

Summer Boost: July 2-20, 2018

Mon. to Fri. 8:30am – 12:30

Open to students enrolled in Grade 1 to 6 as of September 2018

Register Today and Experience the Difference Summer Boost Makes!

Want to see your child improve his/her math, reading, writing and problem solving skills and be READY for next year? Through

our Summer Boost program teachers and students will experience three fun-filled weeks of learning and growing together. The

goal of Summer Boost is to provide an exciting educational program aimed at improving the numeracy and literacy skills of our

students.

Students will…

• Experience a faith-based learning experience through prayer, meditation and integration of gospel values;

• Engage in fun literacy/numeracy activities at school and home with family members as part of the Home

Numeracy/Literacy Program;

• Have a variety of opportunities for hands on learning through Scientists in Schools, Aboriginal guest speakers, robotics,

coding and outside play;

• Be served healthy Nutrition for Learning snacks daily and will be engaged in regular physical activity that emphasizes

teamwork, skills and sportsmanship;

• Receive an integrated arts education as cooperative activities will be designed each week to promote creativity and

critical thinking as expressed through music, drama and visual arts;

• Access technology including chromebooks and ipads;

• Make new friends and develop a belief in themselves as learners through the power of perseverance.

Summer Boost is FREE and registration is required.

Kitchener – St. John, Monsignor Haller, St. Dominic

ONLINE Registration is open!

https://survey.wcdsb.ca/summer-boost.aspx