“Inspiration comes from within yourself. One has to be positive. When you’re positive, good things happen.” – Deep Roy
Welcome to the last week of May! The weather last week was absolutely glorious, and it felt like summer was around the corner. Students still have five more weeks of learning left but learning opportunities always seem to be more exciting when the sun is shining! This week we wish our grade 6 students good luck as they write EQAO in the first part of the week. On May 31st, we keep our grade 7 students in our prayers as they make their Confirmation at St. Mark’s Church at 7 pm. Our school community will practice a ‘lock down’ this coming week to prepare students in the event there is ever the need to stay quietly in our classrooms for safety reasons. A big congratulations and shout out to our Intermediate Co-Ed Soccer Team which placed 2nd overall in their one-day tournament. The team members played fierce until the end and lost their final game 1-0. Coaches Ms. Shermeto and Ms. Guerrero were so proud of the players as they were polite and maintained great sportsmanship throughout the whole day. Go DRAGONS GO!
Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, with special recognition dedicated to National Indigenous Peoples Day, which falls on June 21st. On this day and throughout June, we celebrate the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, their vibrant and distinct cultures, and their beautiful languages. This is an opportunity for Canadians to learn about the history of Indigenous Peoples, and further embrace the opportunity to learn more about their identities. For our classrooms, students will be learning about Indigenous perspectives on treaties, Indigenous leadership, resistance, resurgence, brilliance, and creativity. You can read more HERE
June is also designated as Pride Month in Canada, and on Saturday, June 1st, we will join other schools across our district in raising the Pride (Rainbow) flag outside of our school building. The Rainbow flag will fly for June as a visible symbol of our commitment to nurturing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment where every student and every member of the community is valued, and respected.
WCDSB Parent/Family Survey: Supporting Your Child’s Math Learning K-8
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.
A reminder that Friday, May 31st is a PA Day for Report Card Writing. There is no school for students on this day.
Time for Students to Return Things
Parents we ask that you continue to check closets, trunks, under beds, etc. for any schoolbooks and Chromebooks that may be hiding and return them to us as soon as possible. The more we receive back, the fewer we have to replace. By working together to locate missing textbooks and library books, we are able to responsibly minimize costs to the school. All library books are due back Friday, June 7th so that we can conduct an inventory. Thank you.
Thank you to our Catholic Schools Advisory Council Committee (CSAC)
Our parent council is arranging a family night to wrap up their work this school year.
Save the Date: End of Year Family Night!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, food, and festivities as we celebrate the end of another fantastic year!
Date: June 18
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Event Highlights:
- Food Trucks: Enjoy a variety of delicious food options from some of the best food trucks in town!
- Police and Fire Trucks: Get ready to learn more about our local fire and police!
- Sports Games: We’re looking for enthusiastic parents to assist as referees for soccer and basketball games. If you’re interested in helping out, please let us know by emailing valerie.a.vaz@gmail.com
- Raffle: Don’t miss the chance to win one of our amazing gift baskets, each valued at $100 or more! Descriptions of the baskets and tickets will be available on school cash online later this week.
We can’t wait to see you there!
PD Day and Summer Camps
PD day and summer programming is being offered to children aged 5-12 in collaboration with Laurier’s Psychology and Kinesiology Departments.
On the May 31st PD Day, they are hosting Science Discovery Day, held at the Laurier Science Building. From 9 am to 4 pm, young scientists will dive into research experiences, exploring the wonders of the brain and body. They’ll enjoy psychology labs, a science-themed scavenger hunt, workshops, and engaging with peers. There are few spots left—register now to secure your spot!
Looking ahead to summer, don’t miss our BrainWorx Summer Experience—a week-long adventure held at Laurier. BrainWorx attendees will enjoy science workshops, a juggling class, and research experiences, all while having fun with sports, and crafts, and making new friends.
Posters for both BrainWorx programs are attached and contain further information. If you have any questions or would like to register, please email Sydney Austin, BrainWorx Laurier Coordinator, at brainworxlaurier@gmail.com.
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Promoting Health/Well-Being
Gratitude is the act of showing appreciation and being thankful. Research shows that people who practice gratitude – who think about the good things in their life – are healthier and happier!
Gratitude helps…
- Improve social connections and relationships
- Protect from stress and increases resilience
- Boost energy levels
- Increase self-esteem
- Adds a sense of meaning
Remember that all feelings – excited, worried, happy, scared, unsure – are okay. One way to promote our mental health can be to remember what we are grateful for. https://www.onoursleeves.org/mental-wellness-tools-guides/helping-kids-stay-positive/gratitude-in-kids
We are looking forward to a great week! Have a good week Dragons!