Good morning, St. Dominic Community.

“And suddenly a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them tongues as of fire, distributed and resting on each one of them.”  Acts 2:1-3

This past Sunday was Pentecost. It commemorated the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ while they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks. When the spirit came upon those around Jesus, everyone began speaking in their own language even though just moments earlier they were all speaking in the same language. This was the moment when God’s divine fire identified the new temple, the new place where Heaven and Earth overlap, which is the Church community made of Jesus’ people.

We hope everyone has had a wonderful long weekend so far and that it brings you and your family happiness and relaxation!  As we continue our learning journey, please stay informed about your child’s progress and classroom activities by visiting your child’s D2L site where teachers share assignments, announcements, and resources.

School Messenger Safe Arrivals

Exciting news is coming to help families with calling attendance for children!  School Messenger Safe Arrivals would have sent you a message (phone, voicemail, email or text) this past Thursday to let you know this system is coming to the WCDSB.  This will make attendance reporting so much easier for families.  Please see this flyer for more information:  2.-SMS-Text-Opt-In-Flyer-WCDSB

Track and Field

A big thank you to the volunteers who helped make the St. Dominic Savio Track and Field Day a big success.  A huge shout out to Mrs. Shermeto and Mr. Van Looyen who organized the day and kept things running smoothly.  It was a fun day for students to participate in a little fun competition.  Athletes have been notified if they are moving on to compete in the Regional Track and Field Meet.  Go Dragons Go!

Riding Bikes to School

Now that the warm weather has arrived, many more students are riding their bikes to school. Please remind your child(ren) that they need to walk their bikes while on school property. It is also important that you review bicycle safety rules with your child(ren) to ensure that they are safe while riding their bikes to school.

PD Day

A reminder that Friday, May 31st is a PA Day for Report Card Writing. There is no school for students on this day.

WCDSB Multi-Year Strategic Plan Survey

As we reach the midpoint of our Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP), our Board is committed to ensuring our strategies and actions align with our goals. By utilizing our MYSP indicators and implementing evidence-based practices, we are diligently monitoring our investments and efforts. Our accountability framework further positions us to meet our objectives effectively.

Your input is important to us. We are reaching out to parents and community members to gather your perspectives and insights. Please take a few moments to complete our spring survey. Your feedback will help shape the direction of our initiatives and ensure that we continue to progress in a manner that reflects our shared values and priorities.
Thank you for your participation and support.
COMPLETE SURVEY: https://wcdsb.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5hC7fij9iAmHrGC

Learning At Home

The second volume of WCDSB Kindergarten Connections is available here:  Kindergarten Connections Vol 2 2024

Promoting Health/Well-Being

ADHD – How to Help Your Child At Home

Find out how structure, consistency and clear communication can help you support a child with ADHD symptoms.
Key points

  • Behavioural treatment for ADHD involves parents and teachers working together to create a structured environment for a child based on consistent rules and clear communication.
  • To set your child up for success, use clear and concise instructions, reminders and prompts for desired behaviours and positive body language.
  • To help your child handle social situations, play games that require cooperation with others, give positive feedback as soon as possible and focus on your child’s talents and strengths.
    Read more at: https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?

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Grade 6 Students write May 27 – 29

Grade 3 Students write June 3 – 5

Tips to Help Your Child ~

Maintain a Positive Attitude: Encourage a positive outlook towards the tests. Avoid putting too much pressure on your child, as this can lead to anxiety.

Ensure Rest and Nutrition: Ensure your child gets enough sleep and eats a healthy breakfast on the days of the test. Physical well-being can significantly impact performance.

Wishing you a lovely short work week Dragons!