Merry Christmas to all our Families at St. Dominic School!
Knights of Columbus Toy Drive
THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
Thank you for your generosity, St. Dominic Savio Families. You donated over a hundred toys and over $1000.00 to the Knights of Columbus Toy Drive.
Because of you, there will be many smiles on children’s faces on Christmas morning.
God bless.
Free Community Skate – January 5th
Good morning, St. Dominic Savio families.
If you are looking for something free to take the kids to over the Christmas Break, the Woolwich Memorial Centre has a free Community Skate happening.
Kitchener Public Library (KPL) has hockey skates that you can borrow from Central Library (85 Queen Street North). You can borrow skates for one day and keep them overnight. Learn more on KPL’s website.
The City of Kitchener also has many free skates around the city. Please visit Skating – City of Kitchener for locations.
Knights of Columbus Christmas Toy Drive
Last call for new toys for the St. Dominic Savio Toy Drive.
Thanks to all families who have donated so far. Tomorrow is the last day to send in a toy as the Knights of Columbus will be picking up the toys Wednesday.
God bless.
December 18 – 22
The Third Sunday of Advent.
The third candle of Advent was lit at yesterday’s mass. It is also known as the Shepard’s Candle, and it is pink in colour because this is the colour for joy.
This past Sunday celebrated the passage Philippians 4:4-5, its verses praise readers to “rejoice” for “indeed the Lord is near.” We are encouraged to await the birth of Jesus joyfully.
Christmas Spirit Week
Tis the season to be jolly: Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la!
Monday (today) is Rock your Christmas Socks!
Tuesday is Christmas Sweater Day.
Wednesday is Red, Green and White Day.
Thursday is wear a Christmas Ornament Day.
Friday is wear your Christmas Pajama Day.
Thank You For Your Support!
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to every one of you for your generous donations to the Knights of Columbus Toy Drive. Your kindness and generosity have made a significant impact, brightening the lives of those in need. Your donations will go a long way in providing some comfort, support, and hope to so many and reflect the spirit of giving and unity that makes St. Dominic Savio a special place. Thank you for embodying the true meaning of Christmas through your selfless contributions!
Learning At Home
TVO Learn Mathify provides FREE online math help for Ontario students in Grades 4-12. Students/families can use the link to access the math support. https://homeworkhelp.ilc.org/.
Spanish Exchange
WCDSB grade 7 students: Do you want to have an incredible International Experience with other students from around the Region? Would you like to learn Spanish, travel to Spain, and make new friends? We are once again offering students who are currently in grade 7 the opportunity to be a part of the 2024-25 Grade 8 Spanish Exchange. If you would like to learn more, plan to come to one of our VIRTUAL Information Session on January 23, 2024, at 6:00 pm.
Please see the attached letters for more information: CANADA Meets SPAIN_2024-2025 Gr 8 Spanish Exchange Parent Letter 2024-25Please complete the following form to ensure you receive follow up information Gr 8 Spanish Exchange Information Meeting 2024-25
Promoting Health and Well-Being – Christmas and Mental Health
How to reduce stress at ChristmasChristmas should be a time of merriment and joyous celebrations. A time when families and friends come together and have the most wonderful time! Well, that is what we all aspire to and in reality, it is an idyllic vision of how we would like Christmas to be. We have an idealized perspective and expectation that sets us up to fall short of perfection… because if we don’t achieve the perfect Christmas Day, then we may feel we have failed!
Stress at ChristmasWe believe that taking care of your mental wellbeing is just as important during the festive period as your physical wellbeing. Stress is a body’s natural reaction to change, whether physical, mental or emotional. However, if stress is not alleviated it will build on itself making us feel like we have the weight of the world on our shoulders. And increased stress levels can lead to more serious physical and mental illnesses. So, making sure our stress levels are kept in check is so important, particularly around this hectic and pressured festive period.
Read more at https://wellbeingpeople.com/christmas/how-to-reduce-stress-at-christmas/2023/.
Advent Prayer and ReflectionIn this third week of Advent, we light three candles on our Advent wreath. The third candle is the pink candle signifying “Joy” as we await the coming of our Lord Jesus.
Lord, the good news of Jesus’ arrival brings such joy to our world!Reach those who are lost and searching with the message of hope that we have through the Messiah.God, allow your message of peace to bring comfort to our anxious world.As we all go about the holiday season, let the message of great joy pierce throughall the noise and into people’s hearts.Amen
We want to wish all of you a blessed Merry Christmas and a relaxing break! We look forward to seeing all of you back on January 8, 2024!See you in the new year!