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Congratulations Thunder Community!

Our 2023/2024 school year comes to a close this week as Thursday, June 27th is the last day of school and the beginning of the summer holidays! Together, we journeyed through an awesome school year. Let’s celebrate the growth, and achievements of another year where we shared our gifts and talents, welcomed guest speakers and community members, and earned our second consecutive Healthy Schools Gold certification!

This school wide focus and recognition is possible because of the contributions of all our staff and students. Take a minute to look at all the great things we did together this year at St. John’s.

• Terry Fox walk
• Orange shirt day: Every Child Matters (National Day for Truth & Reconciliation)
• Chris Gray Be Different presentation
• Dwayne Morgan Creative Writing through Hip Hop presentations
• Ubuntu Drumming Assembly
• Mental Health & Wellness focus
• Pink Shirt Day (Anti-bullying education)
• WWJD focus
• Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectation recognition
• Mindful Mondays in the parish
• Thunder Thursdays & special Spirit wear days
• Fall Open House & Meet the Teacher
• Christmas Café & Open House
• Intramurals
• Black Light Dance
• Basketball/ Volleyball/ Flag Football/ Soccer/ 3 pitch/ Ultimate
• Folk Dance team & Festival
• Track & Field and Cross Country
• Special Olympics Track & Field day
• Games club, reading club, knitting & crocheting club
• Intermediate Homework Club
• Intermediate First Aid & CPR training with St. John’s Ambulance
• First Reconciliation
• First Communion
• Grade 4 Bible celebration
• Confirmation
• Grade 8 Mount Mary religious retreat
• Tiny Home Takeout experience with St. Mary’s parish
• MANY class excursions (e.g., Laurel Creek, Crawford Lake, Schneider House, the MUSEUM, Math Through Music at Centre in the Square, Benjamin Tree Farm, etc.)
• MANY ESQube workshops with UW to support STEM in schools
• Drayton Youth Academy workshops
• Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Holocaust Bus Tour
• Metis Culture presentations
• Catholic Education Week
• Welcome to Kindergarten event
• Catholic Community Cafe & Open House
• Mental Health Week
• Pride month
• Grade 8 Graduation
• EcoSchools recycling helpers in every classroom
• Door Monitors
• Lunch Helpers & Recess Buddies
• Nutrition for Learning program & helpers

A few notes of Gratitude: 

Our sincere appreciation is extended to all our committed staff for their dedicated efforts ~ each and every day. The above list of opportunities provided to students would not have been possible without them. Staffing challenges existed in many sectors, including education and at St. John’s, but we adapted daily working together and taking on various roles to ensure that students were supported in their learning AND having fun!

Thank you to our St. John’s parent community.  Your yearlong commitment to supporting your children and working with the school has been so important. Your plates were overflowing at home and work, but you made a commitment to supporting the staff through your positive actions and encouraging words. You also provided financial support to the events and activities we were able to provide for our students. With your continued support, we look forward to another outstanding year in 2024-25! A special thank you to Mrs. Antje Hurlburt who delivered our pizzas to classrooms EVERY Thursday and helped organize our Community Cafes. We could not have done this without you!

Gratitude for our students… who came to school eager and ready to learn. Students, you are to be acknowledged for your determination, resilience, and hard work. Remember, each challenge you faced has made you stronger! Embrace the upcoming break, recharge, and return with renewed energy!

To our Graduates… we could not be more proud of you. You showed us your faithfulness during your time at St. John’s! Now, as you move onto high school, may you go through ALL your days with courage, authenticity, and a willingness to be the best version of yourself! Remember to do what is right not what is popular.  May God bless you on your journey. Congratulations to our Class of 2024!

To Mr. Figueiredo, our Vice Principal…we are so grateful for your leadership at St. John’s over the past year. You will truly be missed in the community. We know you will be a wonderful addition to the St. Anne’s CES community in Cambridge. We wish you all the very best! God Bless you, Mr. Figueiredo!

As we wrap up this school year, we bid farewell to a number of members in our St. John’s community. To the students who are moving on to new schools in 2024-25, we wish you all the best as you meet new friends and make great memories.

We have many staff members moving on to new adventures as well:

• Alejandra Alfaro – Kindergarten teacher
• Caroline Campbell -Kindergarten teacher
• Autumn Dietrich – Kindergarten teacher
• Rebecca Forbes – Kindergarten ECE
• Marianne Whittaker – Planning Time teacher
• Nichole Winslow – Planning Time teacher
• Cathy Simoes – Grade 1
• Marek Rogalski – Grade 1
• Leann Minutillo – Grade 3
• Andrea Pfeiffer – Grade 3
• Amber Murphy – Grade 5/6
• Jenna Gangl – Grade 5/6
• Katie Kirk – Grade 7/8
• Edith Costa – ML teacher
• Francois Richard-Krafchek – FSL
• Chastity MacWhirter – CYCW
• Selam Berhe – Educational Assistant
• Jiaying Zhang – Educational Assistant
• Matt Figueiredo – Vice Principal

We wish all these staff members much health and happiness in their new adventures, and we thank them for their commitment and contributions to our school community. We know they will be a wonderful addition to the communities they join next year.

As we prepare for the next school year, we are excited to welcome many new families to our Thunder community! We will welcome all of our incoming Junior Kindergarten students as well as many other new students across the grades! There will also be new faces on staff next year and we will welcome them in September!

Happening this Week: 

REMINDER: NO LunchBox this Week!

Please ensure you are sending a lunch, snacks and water.

Tuesday is Cultural Colours day!

Wear your team jersey, or colours from your home flag to school on Tuesday, June 25th! Show your pride and represent your home country.

Report Cards June 25th

Report Cards for Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 students will be sent home on Tuesday, June 25^th. Please sign and return the bottom portion to school on Wednesday, June 26^th.  This form is a legal document that must be attached to the copy of the report and included in your child’s Ontario School Record file.  Please note this is an opportunity for you and your child to comment on goals, student achievement, and home support.

No School for Students Friday!

The last day of school for students is Thursday, June 27th.

We have regular dismissal at 3:45 pm.

It is Summertime, students! Be safe and have fun.

**IMPORTANT: The WCDSB is closing the “NewsWire” platform for schools starting in September.  We will ONLY be using SchoolMessenger moving forward to communicate news.

Next School Year: 2024/2025

Our school hours remain the same, and our school day will begin at 9:15 am and end at 3:45 pm. When the summer begins to wind down, you can start to look for school communications and information about the school start-up as it becomes available. Class placements for the next school year are not finalized until the end of summer and will be shared with families before the start of the year.  If you have questions regarding bussing, please contact Student Transportation Services.

IMPORTANT DATES for NEXT School Year 2024/2025

Together, we will build a strong community that is committed to lifting up others, repairing harms of the past, and creating a better tomorrow for all. #Strengthen

As you are aware, this week is the beginning of a heat wave in the Region of Waterloo. WCDSB Schools will be following the guidelines listed below:

Extreme Heat: Temperature With or Without Humidex

• Cooler than 35 C: students may remain outside for all regular outside activities.
• Between 35 & 40 C: students may remain outside for no longer than 20-minute intervals at a time.
• Hotter than 40 C: students must remain inside.

Students are encouraged to bring a hat to school for shade, limit their physical exertion, and sit in the shade when possible. The water fountains will be available for all students during recess times, and students should refill their water bottles throughout the day.

Thunder sports fans…

We have received communication from the School Board that due to this week’s Extreme Heat Warnings, the boys’ and girls’ 3 pitch tournaments and the Frisbee tournament will be CANCELLED.

Unfortunately, due to the timeline of the end of the year approaching, there are no make-up dates.

Thunder Community,

Happy Father’s Day to all fathers and father figures in our lives. We are grateful for your love, wisdom, and support. You are a role model to those who seek your guidance and reassurance. Today, we recognize everyone who brings joy, laughter, and comfort into our lives. We express our gratitude to all the caring individuals who love us and are with us today and those we hold in our hearts. Wishing everyone in our community a wonderful, sunny, and happy day!

Reminders:

The last day of school for students is Thursday, June 27th. Students are dismissed at our regular time of 3:45 pm.

We still have a number of Lost & Found items.  Please ask your child to look through these items this week. All unclaimed items will be donated to local organizations in the first week of July.

Additionally, if your child has any medication at the office, we ask that a guardian come to the office to pick it up on their last day of school. We cannot keep your medications in the school over the summer. Thank you!

A look ahead to this week: 

Tuesday is Cultural Colours Day

Tuesday June 18th & 25th are Cultural Colours days! We want every student to celebrate their culture and heritage by wearing colours from their country’s flag. If students have a jersey or t-shirt with their national flag or colours they are encouraged to wear this.

Diversity is our greatest strength!

Class of 2024 Graduation: Tuesday, June 18th 6:00 pm

A reminder that our Grade 8 Graduation will take place on Tuesday June 18th at 6pm at St. John’s parish. All families of our graduating students are welcome to attend.

Junior 3-Pitch

Our Junior 3-Pitch teams (Boys and Girls) will compete in the tournament this Wednesday, June 19th . Thank you to our coaches Mr. Sitko & Ms. Schultz for coaching the teams.

Ultimate Frisbee

Our St. John’s Intermediate Co-Ed Ultimate Frisbee team will compete in the tournament this Thursday, June 20th . Thank you to our coaches, Mr. Sullivan & Mrs. Stephens.

National Indigenous Peoples Day ~ June 21, 2024

This is a day recognizing and celebrating the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Indigenous Peoples of Canada. The day was first celebrated as National Aboriginal Day in 1996 and is to be celebrated annually on June 21st.  This date was chosen for many reasons, including its cultural significance as the Summer Solstice, and the fact that it is a day on which many Indigenous Peoples and communities traditionally celebrate their heritage. It was renamed National Indigenous Peoples Day in 2017.

Other information: 

LAST CALL: Library Books 

 You can help us by returning ANY library books you have at home to the school this week. All books are due back by NOW!  Thank you.

Report Cards for Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 students will be sent home on Tuesday, June 25^th. Please sign and return the bottom portion to school on Wednesday, June 26^th.  This form is a legal document that must be attached to the copy of the report and included in your child’s Ontario School Record file.  Please note this is an opportunity for you and your child to comment on goals, student achievement, and home support.

Kitchener Public Library Summer programs

The KPL is a great place for families to visit over the summer. Please visit www.kpl.org for more information and enjoy summer reading opportunities across our region!

The St. John’s school office closes on July 4th at 4pm and will re-open on Tuesday, August 27th at 8:30am.

Registration for 2024-25 school year

Our online registration system is always available for families to register their children. If you have younger children who are not yet registered for next year, please begin this process immediately. If you know other families who are hoping to have their children attend St. John’s next year, they must register now. Our staffing is based on registrations at this point in time. School boards do not wait until the last week of summer to begin the staffing process. Thank you for spreading the word about online registration for 2024-25!

Thinking of Moving or Changing Schools?

Please contact the school as soon as possible as we are preparing classes for next year. Staffing is based on the number of students who are registered so we need an accurate number of students in each grade. If you are moving, it is essential that you inform us so we can prepare.  Thank you!

Please note that bus information for September 2024 will be available on August 19, 2024, via the Parent Portal on www.stswr.ca. Due to high traffic that week, the website may experience slower performance. If you are unable to access your transportation information by August 26, please contact us. 

Bus information letter September 1

The First Day of School 2024/2025 for students is Wednesday, September 4th. 

2024/2025 School Year Calendar

The first day of the school year for students will be Wednesday, September 4th, 2024.
The last day of the school year for students will be Thursday, June 26th, 2025.
The last day of school in December will be December 20, 2024, and the first day of school in the new year will be January 6, 2025.

Elementary PA Days
September 3, 2024
October 11, 2024
November 1, 2024
January 17, 2025
March 31, 2025
May 30, 2025
June 27, 2025

Together, we will build a strong community that is committed to lifting up others, repairing harms of the past, and creating a better tomorrow for all. #Strengthen

New School Messenger SafeArrival Attendance Program started today! 

Thank you for your support and patience as we worked through our first day! 

Please report absences in advance using SafeArrival instead of sending notes or calling/emailing the school.

Please refer to quick one minute YouTube Video to help understand the SchoolMessenger App:  https://vimeo.com/180768415

Have Questions?  Refer to the Frequently Asked Questions documentation:

SafeArrival-for-Families-FAQ

Refer to the SafeArrival Quick Guide:

English-SafeArrival-Quick-Guide-1

Click the following link for additional resources in several languages:  Parent Portal  – SchoolMessenger – SafeArrival (wcdsb.ca)

Link to SchoolMessenger Website: SchoolMessenger

Link to Apple Mobile Application: SM Home on the App Store (apple.com)

Link to Android Mobile Application: SchoolMessenger – Apps on Google Play

KDM Elementary Cross Country Classic – POSTPONED

Due to the risk of thunderstorms today, the KDM Cross Country Classic held at the University of Waterloo is postponed.

The event will shift to the existing rain date: Thursday JUNE 6, 2024.

All the details for the event, including time of day and location do not change.

Thunder Community, 

It’s hard to believe we are already into the last month of the school year and we headed towards summer!

June is National Indigenous History Month. It is an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. It is a time to honour the stories, achievements and resilience of Indigenous Peoples who have lived on this land and whose presence continues to impact the evolving Canada.

June is also designated as Pride Month in the Waterloo region and across Ontario. This month, and each and every month, our Catholic schools are committed to nurturing safe and inclusive learning environments where every student and every member of the community is welcomed, valued, and respected. The Waterloo Catholic District School Board celebrates diversity within our school communities and welcomes and values all children.

We will be engaging in daily learning with all students around Indigenous History & Pride month.

A look ahead to this week: 

Cross Country Meet

Our St. John’s Cross Country Team will be participating in our WCDSB Cross Country Meet this week on Wednesday, June 5th. Thank you to our coaches, Mrs. Praught and Ms. Schultz, for supporting the students with training and attending this exciting event. Let’s Go Thunder!

School Messenger- Safe Arrival

⭐✅Starting June 5th, we will use School Messenger’s Safe Arrival system to report absences. Families will be able to report daily absences and even plan absences using one of three methods: toll-free number, website, or mobile application. Please see the information below.

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WCDSB School Messenger Safe Arrival information

Calling ALL Library Books

Each year in June, the library begins the year-end library inventory. You can help us by returning ANY library books you have at home to the school this week. All books are due back by Friday, June 7th.  Thank you.

Bike to School Week 

This week, June 3 – June 7, is Bike to School Week. Bike to School Week is all about the joy of riding a bike! It inspires students to try riding a bike to school for the first time, learn new skills, or just have fun, explore, and connect with people, the community, and nature. Check out more information & resources in the link below that can help you participate in any way you choose!

https://www.stswr.ca/walkzone/programs/bike-week/

Crossing Guard Appreciation Week 

School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week is a week-long event dedicated to recognizing and honouring the essential contributions of School Crossing Guards in our communities. This initiative goes beyond a simple “thank you” and strives to create a heightened awareness of these unsung heroes’ critical role in promoting safe and active travel to school. #CrossingGuardAppreciation week starts on Monday! 

Grade 3 EQAO Assessments

This week, grade 3 students will participate in the EQAO provincial Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics and a voluntary student questionnaire.  Thank you for your support.

Supporting Your Child’s Math Learning K to 8, Parent Survey

Dear Families,

Schools offer a variety of opportunities for parents to learn more about how to support their children: for example, events related to mathematics may be held at the school (e.g., family math nights); teachers may provide newsletters or communicate with parents through apps or social media; and school or board websites may provide helpful tips about how parents can engage in their child’s mathematics learning outside of school and may even provide links where they can learn more or enjoy math activities together. 

The following brief survey will assist our school district in gathering data about how parents/families feel in terms of being informed about what their children are learning in math, how parents/families feel about supporting their children’s learning in math, and about parental access to math learning resources at home.

Thank you in advance for your consideration and participation.

→ https://bit.ly/SupportingMathAtHomeSurvey2024 

This survey will remain open until June 14, 2024.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the collection of this information please contact K-12 Mathematics Coordinator, Board Math Lead, Petra LeDuc at petra.leduc@wcdsb.ca , 519-578-3660 extension 2415.

2024/2025 School Year Calendar

The first day of the school year for students will be Wednesday, September 4th, 2024.
The last day of the school year for students will be Thursday, June 26th, 2025.
The last day of school in December will be December 20, 2024, and the first day of school in the new year will be January 6, 2025.

Elementary PA Days
September 3, 2024
October 11, 2024
November 1, 2024
January 17, 2025
March 31, 2025
May 30, 2025
June 27, 2025

Registration for 2024-25 school year

Our online registration system is always available for families to register their children. If you have younger children who are not yet registered for next year, please begin this process immediately. If you know other families who are hoping to have their children attend St. John’s next year, they must register now. Our staffing is based on registrations at this point in time. School boards do not wait until the last week of summer to begin the staffing process. Thank you for spreading the word about online registration for 2024-25!

Thinking of Moving or Changing Schools?

Please contact the school as soon as possible as we are preparing classes for next year. Staffing is based on the number of students who are registered so we need an accurate number of students in each grade. If you are moving, it is essential that you inform us so we can prepare.  Thank you!

Together, we will build a strong community that is committed to lifting up others, repairing harms of the past, and creating a better tomorrow for all. #Strengthen

Important Dates

June 18th – Grade 8 Graduation

June 25th- Term 2 Reports go home

June 27th- Last Day of School

June 28th – PA Day  (no school for students)

Progress Pride Flag will fly at all WCDSB sites for the entire month of June.

Called to Belong Prayer

Creating God, out of your great love you created all things. After the flood you crafted the rainbow and placed it in the sky as a reminder that you love everything and everyone you have created.

Yes, each individual colour of the rainbow is beautiful but its true beauty is found in the way that the colours are beautiful together. We are all called to belong, and we are most beautiful when we are together.

As human beings you crafted each of us in unique, distinctive and wonderful ways.

Some of us identify as 2SLGBTQIA+

No matter how you created us, we are all made in your image and likeness.

May all of your children come together and hold hands in peace and harmony. May we all work together for a world where acceptance, equity, justice, and celebration are possible for every person.

As the love of Jesus on the Cross extended to all people, by the power of your Holy Spirit may we love and embrace everyone in the same way.

Amen.

Fr. Joseph de Viveiros C.R.

June is the month traditionally devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus which, for Catholics, is a sign and symbol of God’s boundless and passionate love for all humanity. The month of June is also designated as PRIDE season in Waterloo region and across Ontario. This month, and each and every month, our Catholic schools are committed to nurturing safe and inclusive learning environments where every student and every member of the community is welcomed, valued, and respected.

The Waterloo Catholic District School Board celebrates diversity within our school communities and welcomes and values all children. We honour the inherent dignity in all of our 2SLGBTAQIA+ staff, students, parents and family members by treating one another with sensitivity, compassion, and respect. As Catholics, we believe that each of us is made in the image and likeness of God. We are called to see each other through God’s eyes – with sensitivity, compassion, and respect, and we see God in one another –wonderfully made, just as we are. As we live, learn, and work together, we encourage one another to celebrate the glorious discovery of how we are made and loved by a God who knows us intimately and who invites us into a deeper relationship with Himself.

Together, we will build a strong community that is committed to lifting up others, repairing harms of the past, and creating a better tomorrow for all. #Strengthen

St. John’s Thunder families…

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mothers and mothers-at-heart within our school community. Today, we humbly recognize all the women who have shared moments of maternal love and joy in our lives.  Your love, dedication, and support enrich the lives of our students every day. We thank all the caring people who love us and are with us today and those we hold in our hearts. Wishing you a day filled with joy and appreciation.

Thank you for a great week!

Last week, we hosted many events during Catholic Education Week:

• Family of Schools CSAC Mass & Social
• Grade 4 Bible Celebration
• Welcome to Kindergarten
• Track & Field meet
• First Holy Communion
• Catholic Community Cafe & Open House

We are truly grateful to all the people who attended, helped out, and celebrated the gift of Catholic education with us. We finished off a very busy week with our Community Cafe & Open House, and it was a tremendous success once again! We love having our families join us in the school to see learning happening. Thank you for taking the time to start your day with us and help build community at St. John’s.

2024/2025 School Year Calendar

The first day of the school year for students will be Wednesday, September 4th, 2024.
The last day of the school year for students will be Thursday, June 26th, 2025.
The last day of school in December will be December 20, 2024, and the first day of school in the new year will be January 6, 2025.

Elementary PA Days
September 3, 2024
October 11, 2024
November 1, 2024
January 17, 2025
March 31, 2025
May 30, 2025
June 27, 2025

Registration for 2024-25 school year

Our online registration system is always available for families to register their children. If you have younger children who are not yet registered for next year, please begin this process immediately. If you know other families who are hoping to have their children attend St. John’s next year, they must register now. Our staffing is based on registrations at this point in time. School boards do not wait until the last week of summer to begin the staffing process. Thank you for spreading the word about online registration for 2024-25!

Thinking of Moving or Changing Schools?

Please contact the school as soon as possible as we are preparing classes for next year. Staffing is based on the number of students who are registered so we need an accurate number of students in each grade. If you are moving, it is essential that you inform us so we can prepare.  Thank you!

Welcome Mr. Mike Sullivan

You will notice a new face around our building over the next few weeks. Mr. Mike Sullivan will be joining the St. John’s community as Vice Principal for the 2024-25 school year. He will be spending a few transition days with us to get to know our community and become familiar with the layout of the school. He is coming from St. Anne’s CES in Cambridge.

Mr. Matt Figueiredo will continue to be our Vice Principal until the end of this school year. He will be moving to St. Anne’s CES in Cambridge for next school year.

Happening THIS week: 

Join D2L for an overview of Brightspace Parent and Guardian and an opportunity to ask questions!

Live Webinar: May 13, 2024 06:30 PM

Registration:  https://d2l.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sc-ugqTgsE9ylrLqG9oMuCCT6nEQFHIia

Video tutorials in Arabic, English, Spanish, Ukrainian, and Tigrinyan have been created to guide our families in getting connected to their students’ D2L classrooms. Videos are housed on the WCDSB Parent and Guardian Page (scroll to the bottom).

Parents only need to go through the steps once and all their students who attend WCDSB schools will populate in the app. A parent email must be on file with your child’s school as this is a requirement for families to sign up for the parent portal. You can also watch this webinar recording to become familiar with D2L Brightspace Parent & Guardian access by web browser or app.

Sacrament of Confirmation: Tuesday May 14th

Grade 7 students who are registered with the church will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation on Tuesday May 14th. Mass begins promptly at 6pm; please arrive at the church by 5:45pm.

Upcoming Assessment Dates

Grade 3 & 6 EQAO May 8-June 12

Together, we will build a strong community that is committed to lifting up others, repairing harms of the past, and creating a better tomorrow for all. #Strengthen

Important Dates

May 20th – Victoria Day (no school for students)

May 31st – PA Day (no school for students)

June 18th – Grade 8 Graduation

June 25th- Term 2 Reports go home

June 27th- Last Day of School

June 28th – PA Day  (no school for students)

Let us begin this week with our Catholic Education Week Prayer

Love is our calling, and the goal for which you have made us.
As we celebrate Catholic Education Week,
may our love in action reveal to our world
that we are people of justice and mercy.
May our daily words and example show clearly
that we are people of faith and hope.
In the ways we reflect you daily,
may everyone recognize us as people of joy.
Help us to never forget how much you love us,
and to cherish your life within us,
which gives energy and direction to our loving.
May we hear your call to love generously and inclusively,
and may we call our world to be more loving also.
All of this we ask in the name of Jesus, our Friend and our Lord. Amen.

CEW2024 Prayer Card

Happening THIS week: 

This year’s Catholic Education Week theme is “We are called to love.” It coincides with Mental Health Awareness Week. Through love and compassion, we continue to support each other’s well-being. God is love, and we are always called to live out this love. In our continued work for Equity and Inclusion in Catholic schools, a focus on love reminds us that all God’s children are loved unconditionally.

Please see our daily themes below:

• Monday, May 6th:          As people of hope
• Tuesday, May 7th:          As people of faith
• Wednesday, May 8th:    As people of mercy
• Thursday, May 9th:        As people of justice
• Friday, May 10th:            As people of joy

In place of our Catholic Schools Advisory Council Meeting this month, the Resurrection Family of Schools Administrators will host a Catholic Education Week Mass & Social 2024 RCSS Family of Schools Mass Social

Monday, May 6th, 2024
6:00pm to 8:30pm
Mass 6:00pm @ St. John’s parish
❖ 85 Strange Street Kitchener, ON
❖ Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Francisco Cruz

Happening this week: 

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Welcome to Kindergarten!

If your child is starting Kindergarten in September 2024, please come to our Welcome to Kindergarten event on Tuesday May 7th at 4:30pm – 6:00pm. See the flyer below.

Community Cafe May 2024 invite

Back by popular demand! Our Christmas Cafe & Open House was a huge success so naturally, we are doing it again! All parents/ guardians are invited to join us for a hot beverage and some morning treats. Then, you can join your children in class for an activity connected to Catholic Education Week! Hope you can join us!

When: Friday May 10th starting at 8:30am

Where: in the gym at St. John’s

Click on the photo below for more details.

Other Information: 

Red Dress Day

WCDSB Guardians of the Game

Are you navigating your child’s online world and missed The “Guardians of the Game” webinar, hosted virtually on April 9th? It was a big success, and the guest speakers were incredibly informative and engaging. Not to worry; families who didn’t attend can still access the resources.  View the recording here. 

Guardians of the Game Resources FINAL

Upcoming Assessment Dates

EQAO May 8-June 12

Together, we will build a strong community that is committed to lifting up others, repairing harms of the past, and creating a better tomorrow for all. #Strengthen

Important Dates

May 14th – Sacrament of Confirmation (Grade 7 students)

May 20th – Victoria Day (no school for students)

May 31st – PA Day (no school for students)

June 18th – Grade 8 Graduation

June 25th- Term 2 Reports go home

June 27th- Last Day of School

June 28th – PA Day  (no school for students)