April / May Newsletter 2018

Kindergarten Registration

Registration is occurring for September 2018. If you have a child that will be attending Junior Kindergarten, please call the school at 613-962-7541. To be eligible for Junior Kindergarten students must turn 4 years of age by December 31, 2018. Forms for registration are available to be picked up at any time at the office. Please provide your child’s birth and baptismal certificate and immunization record.

Welcome To Kindergarten

You and your child are invited to a Welcome to Kindergarten session on Wednesday, May 9th at 6:00 pm. Have fun and help your child get ready for school!

Popcorn Sales

Popcorn will be sold every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until June 15, 2018. The cost is $1.00/bag. All proceeds will go towards this years Graduation Committee

The following, PEANUT FREE, flavours are available: Butter, White Cheddar, Dill and Salt & Vinegar.

Yearbook Sales 2017-18

Order online ybpay.lifetouch.com by April 27th 2018

Yearbook ID code 12677418

Catholic Education Week (Renewing the Promise) May 6 - 11, 2018

Monday: Remembering the Promise

Tuesday: The Promise is Within You

Wednesday: Praying the Promise

Thursday: Living the Promise

Friday: Proclaiming the Promise

Catholic Education Week Mass Tuesday May 8th

St. Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Kingston at 10:30 a.m. Archbishop O’Brien will celebrate the Mass.

Spelling Bee (@ GV May 9th 2018)

Students in grades 4-8 have an opportunity to participate in the Rotary Spelling Bee. More information will be coming home from classroom teachers. If your child is interested in this opportunity, please speak with the classroom teacher or Ms. Poulin. Winners will participate in the Regional Spelling Bee on Saturday June 9th at the Greek Hall on Harder Drive in Belleville.

EQAO-Grade 3 & Grade 6 May 30th – June 4th 2018

Parents of students in Grades 3 and 6 are advised that the annual provincial assessment is planned for May 30th – June 4th. We ask that you avoid booking appointments during the course of the school day if possible during these days and that prompt morning attendance be prioritized. More information will be forwarded to you in the upcoming weeks

Volunteering in Schools/Field Trips

All parents, grandparents, and community volunteers who wish to participate in any activity at school such as going on field trips, volunteering in the library or for a classroom teacher, working in the breakfast club, or volunteering to assist as a temporary or full School Council Member will be required to have a police check completed and presented to the school in its original format. We so encourage and value your participation that we would like to facilitate this for you as best we can. We can provide a cover letter to your local police detachment that may result in the search being done at little or no cost to you. We appreciate your understanding and support. This process is good for three years once completed. Please contact your local Police Station for their procedures to acquire a police check.

Graduation

Graduation will be celebrated on Tuesday June 26th 2018 6:30 @ Holy Rosary Church

Spirit Wear

Spirit wear is available for purchase on school cash online (https://alcdsb.schoolcashonline.com/ until April 27, 2018.