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Dear Parents/Guardians, Students and Staff:
We must compliment all of the students at St. Richard’s for being truly
exceptional – happy, kind and very well mannered! The staff is
OUTSTANDING! Thank God for all of you! How fortunate we are to live out
our Catholic faith every day at school!
Meet the Staff & Parental Involvement Thank you to all of the parents who came out to our FIRST REPORTING
PERIOD - MEET THE STAFF AND PROGRAM INFORMATION EVENING on
September 22nd. We absolutely love to have parents involved in the learning
at St. Richard School! So many of you signed up to support the children by
volunteering for various positions. God Bless you for that!
Remember…. You are expected, respected and valued! Your energy and
enthusiasm make a huge difference and your input about how to improve
our school is always accepted.
Read-In Week Oct. 3- 7 Come read a story to your child’s
class. Contact the teacher to book a day and time.
We look forward to the joys and challenges October will bring.
Learn, Pray, Love!
Mrs. K. Sosnowski, Principal
Mr. Peter Trybus, Assistant Principal
Do small things with great love …
Saint Teresa of Calcutta
October, 2016 Newsletter
Inside this Issue…
Oct. Nov. Dates 2
Skating Information
School Council 3
Terracycle
Safety 4
Halloween Tips 5
Running Club
Family Liaison Worker
St. Theresa Church 6
Sacramental Preparation
Calendar 7
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Upcoming Events for October
October 3 - 7 Read In Week Theme “One World, Many Voices”
October 07 Thanksgiving Celebration 1:00 Everyone welcome!
October 10 Thanksgiving Day NO SCHOOL
October 11 - 21 Canadian Cognitive Abilities Test for Gr. 6
October 17 Skating Begins for K - Gr. 3
October 26 We Day in Calgary - Gr. 6 Students - 4:00 AM - 6:00 PM
October 31 Halloween Parade @ 1:00
Looking Ahead … November Dates
Food Bank Collection Month
Nov. 4 Student Recognition 1:00
Nov.6 Catholic Education Sunday
Nov. 7, 14 Skating for K - Gr. 3
Nov. 7 Gr. 5 Immunizations
Nov. 9 Remembrance Day Observation @
11:00
Nov. 10 NO SCHOOL – STAFF PD DAY
Nov. 11 NO SCHOOL Remembrance Day
Nov. 15 Joanne Ladouceur Gr. Social Studies
Nov. 18 Report Cards Available on
Powerschool ONLY Gr. 1- 6
Nov. 23 Demonstration of Learning 3:30 - 7:30
Nov. 21 - 24 Scholastic Book Fair in Library
Nov. 26 First Sunday of Advent
Nov. 30 Grades 2 & 3 Suessified Christmas
Carol Arden Theatre
Skating K – Gr. 3
Thank you to Mrs. Voss for arranging the skating
lessons for our students!
Skating dates for 2016 are:
Monday, October 17, 2016
Monday, October 24, 2016
Monday, October 31, 2016
Monday, November 7, 2016
Monday, November 14, 2016
The times for each grade is as follows:
Kindergarten: bus leaves at 8:45am with lessons
9:30-10:15am
Grade 1: bus leaves at 9:45am with lessons
10:15-11:00am
Grade 2: bus leaves at 10:30am with lessons
11:00-11:45am
Grade 3: bus leaves at 11:15am with lessons at
11:45-12:30pm
We will be skating at Mill woods Recreation
Centre. The bus will shuttle students back and
forth from the school to the arena.
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SAC First Meeting Very Well Attended WOW! What a great turn out to our first School Advisory Council meeting!
Thank you to all of the parents who came to the meeting and to everyone who
signed up to volunteer on various committees. We have a new executive…
Chair and Co-chair - Ulanda and Nigel Ryder
Secretary - Lorna Johnson
Treasurer -Sukhrpreet Kroad
We still have open positions to fill.
At St. Richard School, parents are expected, respected and valued! Join in the joy of your child’s learning. Volunteer today!
TerraCycle Project
This year the Grade 5 class will continue to
collect items for our TerraCycle project. TerraCycle is a company in Toronto that takes
garbage and turns it into new and useful products like pallets and picnic benches. The Grade 5 class
has made boxes for each classroom to deposit their items in. We will empty them each Friday.
We are doing this to reduce garbage in our school and to encourage everyone to re-think what
garbage is, to care for God’s creation and to respond to Pope Francis’ encyclical on the
environment and human ecology “Laudato Si”. Please bring in these items from your home or
your workplace …
empty cookie and snack wrappers that will get up-cycled into backpacks and pencil cases.
dried out sharpies, whiteboard markers, pens, felt markers and highlighters.
Thank you for your contributions!
You make the world a cleaner, better place!
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Safety at St. Richard’s is Our Main Concern ...
Parking - Please remember that the parking lot is for staff only at all times. Please do not cut
through the parking lot as you walk into the school yard. Please do not enter the condominium
complex across the street from our school. They have sent a letter asking our parents not to
trespass,
U-Turns - No u-turns are to be made in front of the school. Police will issue tickets.
J-Walking - To j-walk means to cross the street in the middle of the road instead of at the
crosswalks. Police will issue tickets.
Locked Doors
All of the doors, except for the front, office doors, are locked during school hours. This is for
the safety of the students and staff.
Fire Drills & Lockdowns
We practice fire drills and lockdowns during the first few months of school and again in the
spring for safety purposes. A lock down means that we have all the children and staff secure
their positions, and lock their classroom doors. All of the outside school doors are also locked.
We have been asked by our district to practice lock downs in the event that there is a danger in
the neighborhood and we need to protect our children from intrusions.
Evacuations
In the rare event that we would have to evacuate the school, a fire alarm would ring, the
children would exit the building and, once they are out, it would be announced that we are to
evacuate to Meyokumin School. If students are unable to return to school, parents would be
called to come and pick their children up from Meyokumin.
Emergencies
Any emergencies or important announcements will be posted on our district and school websites.
www.strichard.ecsd or http://www.ecsd.net We will also send a Synrevoice message.
Allergies, Other Medical Conditions and Medications
Please inform the school of any allergies or other important medical conditions concerning your
child. Parents must always sign a form before any medication can be administered.
EPI PENS – Please ensure that all EPI pens are up to date.
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Halloween safety: Tips for families
PLEASE: NO WEAPONS OR GOREY COSTUMES ARE TO BE WORN AT SCHOOL
These safety tips for parents, children and homeowners will help keep everyone safe and happy this Halloween For parents:
Do not use masks. Masks make it hard for children to see what’s around them, including cars. Try a hypoallergenic (less likely to cause an allergic reaction), non-toxic make-up kit instead.
Make or buy costumes in light-coloured material. Place strips of reflective tape on the back and front of
costumes, so that drivers can better see your child. Costumes should fit properly to prevent trips and falls.
Avoid items such as oversized shoes, high heels, long dresses and long capes.
Dress your child for the weather. Add layers if needed. Put your child’s name, address and phone number on
his costume. Children under 10 should be accompanied by an adult
for trick or treating. By the age of 10, some children are ready to go trick-or-treating with a group of friends.
Keep in mind that gum and hard candy can pose a choking risk for young children.
Remove make-up before bedtime to prevent possible skin and eye irritation.
For children and youth:
Carry a white bag or pillowcase for your candy and add some reflective tape. Dress for the weather. Cold weather or water
absorbent materials in the rain can be very uncomfortable.
Bring a cell phone, in case you need to make an emergency phone call.
Always travel in groups. Be sure there are at least 3 of you at all times.
Let your parents know where you're going to be at all times.
Don’t visit houses that are not well lit. Never go inside a stranger's house.
Use the sidewalk whenever possible. If there's no sidewalk, walk on the side of the road facing traffic.
Don't criss-cross back and forth across the street. Work your way up one side of the street, and then start on the other.
If you have any allergies, tell the person who is giving out the treats.
Don't eat any of your treats before you get home. Once home, ask your parents to look through your treats with you to make sure everything is okay.
Alternatives to traditional trick-or-treating
Local community centres sometimes offer Halloween night activities.
Local shopping centres often have trick-or-treat nights for young children in a more controlled environment.
Plan a Halloween night at home with themed games and movies. Invite friends.
Running Club Congratulations to all of our students who joined the school Running Club and have been practicing before and after school. Everyone did very well at the district Cross Country Run on September 20 at Laurier Park. Thank you to Mr. Gagnon and Mrs. Malkin, for the many hours spent coaching our children in the Running Club.
Family Support at St. Richard School My name is Wynita Marshall, as the Family School Liaison Worker for your school. I am available for students at the school, or with families at the school, the home, or in the community. I provide advocacy, connection to community resources, parenting support, and answer questions. Matters are confidential and are only disclosed as required under the Children's First Act and the Health Profession Act. Last year I worked with parents to develop bedtime routines and parenting strategies, connected families to Family Support for Children with Disabilities, supported the parent-school relationship, referred for sports/camp funding, and advocated on behalf of families with agencies such as Alberta Works and Capital Region Housing; I worked with students in groups to develop anxiety management skills and individually with managing feelings, and handling change. Depending on your situation we could be working together for one or two meetings or ongoing throughout the school year. Should you have any questions or an area you would like support with please contact
Wynita Marshall, BSW, RSW Family School Liaison Worker Cell Phone 780-908-5750
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ST. THERESA’S ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE will be held in the Church basement on
October 15 & 16, 2016 Time: Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
IF YOU HAVE; CLOTHING, SHOES, TOYS, BOOKS, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, SMALL ELECTRONIC ITEMS OR
SPORTING GOODS, THAT ARE GENTLY USED AND CLEAN WE ASK YOU TO BRING THEM TO THE CHURCH
FROM Tuesday, October 11 to Friday, October 14 between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. (we cannot accept any donations prior to
October 11)
DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS, SPACE CONSIDERATIONS AND THE COST OF DISPOSAL FOR UNSOLD ITEMS WE
WILL NOT ACCEPT BEDS, MATTRESSES, UPHOLSTERED & LARGE FURNITURE ITEMS, APPLIANCES, OLD TV’S
& MONITORS
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION DATES FOR 2016-2017
PARENT INFORMATION EVENING:
Thursday – April 20, 2017 - 7:00 pm at St. Theresa Church
FIRST RECONCILIATION PREPARATION
SESSIONS
Saturday – April 29 at 10:00 AM
Saturday – May 06 at 10:00 AM
FIRST EUCHARIST - PREPARATION SESSIONS
Saturday – April 29 at 12:00 Noon
Saturday – May 06 at 12:00 Noon
Teaching Mass Thursday – May 11 at 6:30 PM
FIRST RECONCILIATION CELEBRATION
Saturday – May 13 at 10:00 AM
FIRST EUCHARIST CELEBRATION
Saturday – May 13 at 5:30 PM Mass
PARENT INFORMATION EVENING:
Thursday – October 06, 2016 - 7:00 pm at St. Theresa Church
FIRST RECONCILIATION PREPARATION
SESSIONS
Saturday – October 22 at 10:00 AM
Saturday – October 29 at 10:00 AM
FIRST EUCHARIST -
Saturday – October 22 at 12:00 Noon
Saturday – October 29 at 12:00 Noon Teaching Mass
Thursday – November 03 at 6:30 PM
FIRST RECONCILIATION CELEBRATION
Saturday - Nov.5 at 10:00 AM
FIRST EUCHARIST CELEBRATION
Saturday – November 05 at 5:30 PM Mass
PARENT INFORMATION EVENING:
Thursday – January 26, 2017 - 7:00 pm at St. Theresa Church
FIRST RECONCILIATION PREPARATION
SESSIONS
Saturday – February 04 at 10:00 AM
Saturday – February 11 at 10:00 AM
FIRST EUCHARIST - PREPARATION SESSIONS
Saturday – February 04 at 12:00 Noon
Saturday – February 11 at 12:00 Noon
Teaching Mass Thursday – November 03 at 6:30 PM
FIRST RECONCILIATION CELEBRATION
Sat. Feb. 18 at 10:00 AM
FIRST EUCHARIST CELEBRATION
Saturday – February 18 at 5:30 PM Mass
FALL SESSIONS
WINTER SESSIONS
SPRING SESSIONS
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Read-in Week
“One World, Many
Voices”
3
Lockdown Practice
1:00 p.m.
Boy’s & Girl’s Club 3:00 –
4:30 (Gr. 2-6)
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5
World Teacher Day
6 11:47 Dismissal (1- 6)
EXTRA K CLASS – FALL WALK
A.M & PM
SACRAMENTAL PREP MTG.
@7:00 pm St. Theresa
Church
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Thanksgiving Celebration
1:00 Everyone is Invited to
Attend!
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Thanksgiving
NO SCHOOL
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Gr. 6 Cognitive Abilities
Test 11th – 21st
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New Corpus Christi School
Fall Parent Information
Session
7:00 pm St. Richard School
Gym
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11:47 Dismissal
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Priest Visit
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Rummage Sale at St.
Theresa Church Basement
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Rummage Sale
St. Theresa Church
10:00 am – 2:00
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Skating K – Gr. 3
Boy’s & Girl’s Club 3:00 –
4:30 (Gr. 2-6)
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Kindergarten Lego Field Trip- In Class
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11:47 Dismissal
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Priest Visit
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Skating K – Gr. 3
Boy’s & Girl’s Club 3:00 –
4:30 (Gr. 2-6)
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Gr. 6 “We Day” in Calgary
4:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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11:47 Dismissal
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Priest Visit
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30 31 Skating K – Gr. 3
Halloween Parade & Parties
1:00 Gr 1- 6
Boy’s & Girl’s Club 3:00 –
4:30 (Gr. 2-6)
October 2016