École St. Cecilia Junior High School

8830-132 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5E 0X8

Phone: 780-476-7695 Fax: 780-473-7363

Web Page: www.stcecilia.ecsd.net

OCTOBER 2019

Dear Parents/Guardians,

The school year is off to a great start. September was an extremely busy

month with students getting back into the swing of classes, the start of many

exciting activities and student sporting events. École St. Cecilia has an

environment that is alive and vibrant.

During the past month our grade 7 students participated in the annual retreat

where they had the opportunity to develop new friendships, develop

leadership skills and to get better acquainted with the staff. Soccer season is

well underway, and the boy’s and girl’s teams have been rather successful. The

Cross Country has participated in time trials and finals. Thanks for the

commitment and dedications of the coaches: Ms. Munoz, Ms. Bragnalo, Ms.

Toniolo, Ms. Migaldi and Mr. Labonte. There are numerous other activities

that took place during September so please read the entire newsletter to find

out about the past and future activities at École St. Cecilia School.

We are now into our second month of this school year. It is hard to believe

that 10% of the school year is already over. Thank you to the many parents

who attended “Meet the Teacher Night” on September 19. Your positive

comments and support are greatly appreciated. The evening was an excellent

opportunity for parents and staff to meet, review curriculum and class/school

routines and to share in the daily learning environment of the classroom. We

believe that close communication between home and school is essential. If you

have a concern, do not hesitate to express it to your child’s teachers. Early

and on-going information sharing can help to resolve problems before they

are serious.

Just before “Meet the Teacher Evening” the School Advisory Council held their Annual General Meeting. We

would like to thank all the individuals that have put their name forward to be a part of the executive. This year the School Advisory Council will be having their Casino on December 15th and 16th at Century Casino

on Fort Road. They are in need of volunteers, so please refer to page 7 of this newsletter for information on

how to contact our casino chair. The money raised is used to purchase supplies, equipment, etc. that enrich

the education of your children. Just a reminder, the School Advisory Council will hold their first

meeting on Oct 7th @ 5:30 PM in the Conference Room. Come out and learn more about what is

happening at École St. Cecilia.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Pg. 1 Principal’s message

Pg. 4 Bus Pass Info 2019

Pg. 7- Casino Dec 15-16

Pg.22- Superintendent

Message

OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday 8:00 - 3:30

Thursday 8:00 - 3:00

BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS

Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri - 8:30 –

3:00 (closed from 12:30 – 1:00

for lunch)

Thursday - 8:30 – 12:10 pm

The newsletter is available online

at the beginning of each month. If

you want a paper copy, please

contact the office and we will

provide one to your child. All

newsletters are emailed to

parents.

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As we enter the month of October, a special time of Thanksgiving and prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary, we

are reminded of our many blessings: a Catholic community which is supportive and positive, a skilled and

dedicated staff, energetic and responsible students…. We have so much to be thankful for both at school and

within our families and communities. May each of our families continue to be blessed with the Lord’s bountiful

goodness and abundant love. Happy Thanksgiving to each of you!

Mr. Roman Iwanyk Mrs. Carm Shim

Principal Assistant Principal

A Prayer for Thanksgiving:

Thank you, Father, for having created us and given us to each other in the human family. Thank you for being

with us in all our joys and sorrows, for your comfort in our sadness, your companionship in our loneliness.

Thank you for yesterday, today, tomorrow and for the whole of our lives. Thank you for friends, for health

and for grace. May we live this and every day conscious of all that has been given to us.

Amen.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

School Fees:

Visa, MasterCard payments can be made online through your PowerSchool account. Only exact cash payments

will be accepted, as well as debit, Visa & and MasterCard payments during business office hours. (See page one

for Business Office hours)

If there is a reason that you cannot pay your school fees, please contact the business office at 780-476-7695 to

make alternate arrangements.

Picking up of Students:

Parents/Guardians, just a reminder that if your child is leaving school early and being picked up by someone

other than you, please call the office to inform us.

Building Opens at 8:00 a.m.:

For students arriving early, the building will be open at 8:00 a.m. as there is NO supervision until that time. We

ask that students wait in the back foyer from 8:00 am until the first bell rings at 8:12 am before they go to their

lockers.

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Parking:

Please DO NOT PARK in the O’Leary Pool parking lot. You will be issued a ticket or will be towed. We ask

parents NOT TO DOUBLE PARK OR PARK IN THE BUS ZONE IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL. The staff

parking lot in the back of the school is not to be used as a drop off or a pick up as this area is

reserved for staff. We also ask parents NOT to PARK in the GLENGARRY COMMUNITY HALL/DAY

CARE PARKING LOT as there are yellow buses that go in there.

Student Absences:

If your son/daughter is going to be absent for any reason, please report the absence to 780-476-7695 anytime.

Please keep in mind it is your responsibility to inform the school of an absence. The key to success in school, is

to attend classes regularly and punctually. The ‘SwiftK12-Alerting’ auto dialer will contact the home phone

of all absent students to deliver a recorded message advising the parent of the absence. This call is to notify

you of the absence of the student that day.

Homework:

It is our school policy that if a student is absent it is his/her responsibility to contact their homework buddy or

check the teacher’s “google classroom” to get their assignments. If your child is absent due to illness for more

than four days, you may call the office for homework. Check out our website for our vacation policy.

Personal Items:

Students are encouraged NOT to bring personal items of value to school. Students do so at their own risk.

The school will not be held responsible for any lost or stolen items.

Medical Alerts:

If your child has a severe medical alert, we would ask you to please notify the school office, and fill out all

necessary medical forms.

Change of Information:

Please notify the office if you have had a change of address or phone number. Also, if you have an email address,

please share it with the school so you can be alerted with info through our SwiftK12 messaging service.

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Bus Pass Fees 2019-20 School Year:

E.T.S. bus passes are sold through the business office each month. To avoid long line ups pay through your

PowerSchool account and bus passes will be given to your child at school. The price to the student is

$54.00(ECSD subsidizes part of the price). The cost of a replacement pass will be $75.00 (full price). Family Plan

(families of three or more purchasing bus passes) is $50.00. Family Plan Application forms are available at the

school. REPLACEMENT passes will be sold only at the request of a parent.

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Lunchtime:

École St. Cecilia is a closed campus school, if your child goes home

at lunchtime, a letter from the parent/guardian must be given to the

office and include: Student’s full name, parent/guardians printed name,

phone number, and the date(s) that this will occur.

Electronics:

Electronic Devices are allowed on school property, but they must

always be on silent mode. Devices of any kind are not

permitted during the entire school day between 8:12 am. –

2:45pm. See the Website for more information.

REGULAR SCHEDULE

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday &

Friday

Call In 8:12 am

Announcements 8:20 - 8:23am

Block 1 8:25 - 9:11am

Block 2 9:13 – 9:59am

Locker Break 9:59 -10:04am

Block 3 10:04 -10:50am

Block 4 10:52 -11:38am

Lunch 11:38 -12:18pm

Block 5 12:23 -1:09pm

Block 6 1:11 – 1:57pm

Block 7 1:59 - 2:45pm

Dismissal 2:45 pm

THURSDAY SCHEDULE

Call In 8:12 am

Announcements 8:20 - 8:23am

Block 1 8:25 – 9:17am

Block 2 9:19 – 10:11am

Locker Break 10:11 –10:14am

Block 3 10:14– 11:06am

Block 4 11:08 -12:00pm

Dismissal 12:00 pm

ST. CECILIA CONCESSION

Drinks, snacks and milk are always

available. The menu will change daily

featuring a variety of lunches from

Subway, Mediterranean Bakery, and

Spartan Grill.

Drinks are $1.00, milk is $1.75, and lunches

are never more than $5.00.

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ANNE FRANK EXHIBIT at LOUIS

ST.LAURENT SCHOOL

The grade 7 and 9 students will be attending an Anne Frank exhibit on

October 7-10th. The exhibit will contain original artifacts from the Anne

Frank House in Amsterdam.

FEDERAL ELECTION

THE FEDERAL ELECTION has been called! All students will be taking

part in our student vote happening on the 18th of October. The Social

studies deparment will also be organizing a school debate on the 16th

of October. Grade nine students will be involved in debating some of

this countries most imprtant issues.

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Boys quarter finals: October 7th Boys semi finals: October 9th

Girls quarter finals: October 8th Girls semi finals: October 10th

Boys and Girls City Finals: October 11th

2019 Girls Soccer Team

Abbie A. Aryana A. Victoria B.

Camilla C. Terri D. Adrianna D.

Vanessa G. Isabella H. Aspen O.

Sierra O. Lauren S. Haylie S.

Isobel S. Kennedy T. Laura U.

Maya Z.

Coaches: Ms. Migaldi and Ms. Toniolo

2019 Boys Soccer Team

Joshua B. Marco E. Avery S.

Jonathan K. Alex S. David H.

Brian S. Goanar T. Jamal A.

Tyson T. Carter D. Matias E.

Barisuka K. Naod A. Rihardon B.

Coaches: Mrs. Munoz and Ms. Bragnalo

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ST-CECILIA ATHLETIC WEAR

FOR SALE

Ranging in price from $5 - $15

Comes in grey, white and black.

Limited sizes available.

Contact the business office

@780-476-7695.

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How to access Calendar on St-Cecilia Website

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SAC NEWS

Please be advised that the following Radio and TV Stations will carry announcements with

respect to transportation cancellations due to inclement weather conditions.

RADIO STATIONS

630 CHED AM 930 the Light CJCA CBC

CISN FM 103.9 SHINE 105.9 FM CHFA (CBC Fr.)

FRESH FM 92.5 TSN 1260 CFCW 840

INEWS 880 AM 95.7 CRUZ FM CAPITALFM 96.3

the Bounce FM 91.7 the Bear 100.3 FM K97 97.3

UP! 99.3 FM SONIC 102.9 FM 102.3 NOW! Radio

HOT 107 FM 104.9 VIRGIN Radio FM

TV STATIONS

CITYTV CTV Edmonton GLOBAL Edmonton CBC TV

Every effort will be made to have messages broadcast commencing no later than 6:30 a.m.

Hello Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of Students who attend École St. Cecilia Jr High!

Your School Advisory Council (SAC) needs YOU!! Our council meets 6-8 times per

year at 5:30pm at the school. Our meetings typically last less than 45 minutes and we

use that time to support our students’ success at school by getting informed about

school activities, discuss future school plans, support the bi-annual CASINO, and most

importantly, connect with our fellow parents and community members.

As a parent or guardian of a St. Cecilia Tiger, you are a member of our SAC! Feel free

to join us at our General Meeting on October 7th, 2019 @ 5:30 pm in the

conference room. Come and participate in the important conversation about our

children’s junior high school.

Thank you!

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FRENCH TUTORS

Here are some useful organizations that can provide French tutors for you and your

family.

Canadian Parents for French (CPF)

1-800-561-2978 780-433-7311 in Edmonton

www.cpfalta.ab.ca

Click on: - For students

- Activities and resources

Alliance Française

In Edmonton (780)469-0399

www.af.ca/edmonton

Click on : - Apprendre le français

- English

- French school

- Children and Youths

- Private

Campus St. Jean

In Edmonton (780)465-8700

* Ask for names of university students who would be willing to tutor

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Lunch Time Extracurricular Activities

Room 202

LUNCH GROUPS:

*Board games – Monday 11:58 – 12:18 pm

*Art Club – Tuesday 11:38 – 12:18 pm

*Free 2 Be – Friday 11:38 – 12:18 pm

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Power teacher Pro Gradebook

Power Teacher Pro Gradebook Explained video for parents: https://youtu.be/boVV98DfVUg

In this revised gradebook, when a teacher creates an assignment, they attach at least one

key learner outcome to that assignment. Along with the numerical grade of the

assignment, a teacher also assesses the connected learner outcome(s) chosen in terms

of levels of achievement (beginning, approaching, proficient and exemplary). In the quick-

look ups on PowerSchool, which can be accessed at any time, the achievement of each

student is expressed numerically as well through levels of achievement on the learner

outcomes chosen. This visual representation clearly leads parents, student and teachers

into dialogue about next steps in learning.

At the November 28th and March Parent/student/teacher interviews, the

PowerTeacherPro gradebook along with student work will be excellent resources to

engage in dialogue about each student’s learning to date and to set goals for continued

progress and success. The subject level teacher will follow up through email with

parents of students who show signs of struggle who did not attend an interview.

The June 26th progress reports will include an assessment of student learner skills, a

percentage grade in Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies and Religion as well as a

summary level of achievement (beginning, approaching, proficient, exemplary) for each

curricular learner outcome assessed during the term.

Parent user name and passwords can be accessed by calling the school office.

The ongoing outcomes-based assessment and reporting structure gives parents, students and

teachers clear information about student achievement which informs next steps in teaching

and learning for the continued progress and success of each student.

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