Good evening parents and caregivers.
There will be a Remembrance Day Service tomorrow led by our grade 6 students. We will gather in our gym at 10:40 am. Parents and/or grandparents are more than welcome to join us in the gym for the service. Any students enrolled in Cadets, Embers, Guides, or Scouts are encouraged to wear their uniforms. Any other service men or women attending tomorrow are welcome to proudly wear their uniform.
God bless.
Hello St. Dominic Savio Families.
Just a reminder that Monday, November 13th is a PA Day and there is no school for students. Teachers will be partaking in Faith activities around the Board pastoral theme of Strengthen.
We look forward to seeing students back at school on Tuesday, November 14th.
Hello parents and caregivers,
A reminder that the Catholic School Advisory Council is meeting tonight in the library @ 6:00 pm.
All parents are welcome to attend.
Hope to see you tonight.
Good morning, St. Dominic Savio families.
We hope everyone enjoyed an extra hour of sleep this past weekend as the clocks turned back an hour. It was a lovely weekend for raking leaves and putting away Halloween decorations and any remaining outdoor items before the snow comes.
On November 8th we remember to the contributions and the sacrifices made by First Nations, Inuit, and Métis in service to Canada. On November 11th, we remember the men and women who served and sacrificed for our country. We remember those we have lost and those whose lives were forever changed. We also hold their loved ones, families, and communities in our hearts. As a school community, we will gather on Friday, November 10th, and pause to give thanks and to remember. This celebration will also remind us that we have been called to be peacemakers in our school, in our family, and in our community.
We would like to also pay special tribute to our community veterans and need your help with this. If you have a family member who served our country in the past or is currently serving in our military, we would like to recognize them in our service slide show. Please send a picture of your veteran to Angela.Carroll@wcdsb.ca and include any relevant information such as their name, the war they served in, their ranking (optional) and who they are the relative to at St. Dominic Savio School. Thank you to all those who have sent in pictures to date.
On November 20th, Progress Reports will go home with students in Grades 1 to 8 and our Kindergarten students will receive a Communication of Learning: Initial Observations. The Progress Report and the Initial Observations for Kindergarten provide parents/guardians with an overview of initial observations of their child’s learning and early evidence of growth in learning related to the overall expectations of the curriculum. On November 23rd, in-person parent/teacher/student conferences will be held. More information about conferences and booking times will be shared next week.
Picture Retake Day is on Tuesday, November 7th in the MORNING only. Once proofs are delivered to the school, we will be sending them home with your child. These proofs will have a unique access code which will allow families to view photos and order pictures directly from the Pegasus website. No money or orders will be collected by the school.
Please call the school and leave a message if your child(ren) will be away or late. You can leave a message stating their name, grade, teacher name and reason for absence. If your child(ren) is/are not present during attendance time, the school will follow up as we have a duty to ensure their safety.
If you come to the school to pick up your child(ren) early or for an appointment, please state your reason for being at the school when you buzz the office. When in the office, please sign out your child(ren) in our “sign-out” book. Thank you for your co-operation!
A reminder that if you have chosen to allow your child(ren) to bring a cell phone to school, the expectation is that it remains in their bag. Unless directed by their teacher for instructional purposes, cell phones are to remain out of sight and in backpacks throughout the day. A reminder that the school is not responsible for lost, stolen or misplaced cell phones.
Cell phones are not to be out at recess or used to call/text home for pick-up. All communication about student pick-up needs to be directed through the office for student safety.
Again, thank you for your co-operation families!
Waterloo Career Discovery Event for WCDSB Students:
On behalf of Build a Dream and the WCDSB, we invite you to attend our FREE Waterloo Career Discovery Expo on the evening of Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Bingeman’s. We will be highlighting opportunities in several careers to better assist young women in high school in making career choices. As a community, we recognize the critical role parents play in the development and education of their children, which is why we are providing this opportunity for parents to attend with their daughters and learn more about careers in the growing Sectors.
PLEASE REGISTER TO ATTEND: https://www.webuildadream.com/event/dreambigwaterloo-career-discovery-expo/Check out the FLYER or Download the event flyer! WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!
November is Indigenous Awareness Month
The first week of November marks Treaties Recognition Week to recognize the importance of treaties and increase awareness of the treaty relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous, The week was launched in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action to increase treaty awareness and provide students and the public with an important opportunity to learn why treaties matter.
School Traffic
With the weather changing and daylight savings time ending, meaning we will be spending more time in darkness, we need to be even more mindful of our driving habits and road safety. Inclement weather, slippery roads, and reduced visibility are all factors now and, in the weeks, ahead.
Once again, I am coming to you for assistance. We have families who are picking up or dropping off their children in the Kiss and Drop lot and stopping close to the entrance of the lot. This is not safe, and it causes car traffic on Victoria St. Please do not stop at the entrance of the lot, instead drive to the end of the lot so many cars can get in to pick up or drop off students. Thank you.
On Tuesday, November 7th @ 6:00 pm, the Catholic School Advisory Council will meet in the Library to discuss fundraising ideas and plan a Family Christmas Evening. All parents are welcome to join the group and contribute their ideas. Many hands make light work so if you can spare some time, please come out and see where you can help!
Have a super week, Dragons!
Good morning parents and caregivers ~
Greetings St. Dominic Savio parents and caregivers.
We have a fun-filled week ahead of us with the Halloween Dance and costume dress up happening tomorrow! Our Intermediate students will showcase their creative pumpkin designs which they have on display in the front foyer. Younger students will have an opportunity to vote for their favourite one today. The winning class will receive an extra treat!
A final reminder about Halloween. On Tuesday, October 31st, students are welcome to come in that day in their Halloween costumes to enjoy an exciting day of class activities! Students can also wear orange and black as an alternative.
Costumes must not:
November’s Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectation (OCGE) focus is on being a Team Player and Effective Communicator. Students will kick off this month’s theme at our celebration on November 2nd and students will then engage in a range of classroom activities aimed at developing these skills throughout the month.
Being an Effective Communicator means: I HAVE A VOICE!
Because I have a voice, I will use it lovingly, and I will live my life like Jesus.
During the month of November, as Catholics we will show transferable skills through communicating as the ability to express oneself clearly and effectively in different ways, such as speaking, writing, and using media. Communication also involves listening to others, asking questions, and sharing opinions. Communication is important for learning, working together, and making friends.
On All Saints Day, we remember the saints and allow the memory of their faith to spur us on to deeper worship and greater service to the Lord. All Saints Day, also known as All Hallows’ Day is a Christian celebration in honor of all the saints from Christian history.
Pegasus will be back at our school for retakes on Tuesday, November 7th. Pictures will be taken of those students who were absent or are in need of retakes.
November 13th is our Spiritual Development Day and there is no school for students. During the morning of the Spiritual Development Day, St. Dominic Savio Staff will engage in a Family of Schools Mass at Resurrection High School and also listen and learn from community leaders (Keynote Speakers), who through their lives and experiences have made the marginalized a priority. We hope that the heartfelt words will Strengthen us to Listen and Respond to the needs of our world. In the afternoon, staff will be engaging in learning that is built around the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations.
Have a terrific week!
Hello DRAGONS!
We are so happy to share that our Strong Start Literacy Program is returning once again to St. Dominic Savio! However, we can not run this program without your help. Please read the attached letter if you are interested in volunteering.
Thank you, DRAGON Community!
Hello St. Dominic Savio parents and caregivers.
This year Remembrance Day is on Saturday, November 11th. Our school community will have a Remembrance Day Service on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10th to honour our veterans of past and present for their service to our beautiful country. We would like to pay tribute to our community’s veterans and need your help with this. If you have a family member who served our country in the past or is currently serving in our military, we would like to recognize them in our service slide show. Please send a picture of your veteran to Angela.Carroll@wcdsb.ca and include any relevant information such as their name, the war they served in, their ranking (optional) and who they are the relative to at St. Dominic Savio School.
Thank you, we look forward to paying tribute to your relatives.
Good morning, St. Dominic Savio Community.
Fall is all around us these days. The temperature has dipped, and the trees are vivified with vibrant colours. We are reminded of God’s infinite love, acts of miracles, and our daily blessings. Here at St. Dominic Savio, we are so thankful that you have chosen to share your most precious gifts, your children, with us! Our community of school, home, and parish is built upon wonderful relationships, and we continue to look forward to the many experiences together this year.
We have 2 more Basketball and Volleyball games this week for each of those teams! Our teams are playing so well, and the new jerseys are looking fantastic on the students. Keep representing our school well as you travel the city! Good luck DRAGONS!
Thank you for your co-operation with remaining off of school property from 9:00 – 9:15 am when supervision is present. Having parents/guardians off of school property during this time helps us with student safety.
Student council have organized and will be running Halloween Just Dance Sessions on Halloween. The dance sessions are as follows:
Kindergarten-9:25-10:25
Primary dance-10:55-11:55
Junior dance-1:115-2:15
Intermediate dance- 2:40-3:30
For the Halloween Dance-Glow sticks will be available to purchase through School Cash Online at a price of $1.00 for 2 glow sticks. There is a limit of 2 glow sticks per child/ subject to availability.
A reminder that Costumes must not:
It is suggested that students bring a change of clothes for the day so that if they are uncomfortable in their costumes, they can change.
Please remember that it is not necessary to send in treats for students as we have many students with food allergies. If you would like to send something with your child, non-food items such as stickers, pencils, glow bracelets, etc. are preferred to share or hand out to friends. If you were thinking of bringing food treats, they must be:
We do have multiple food allergies throughout the school, including but not limited to peanuts or tree nuts. This is why we cannot share homemade treats/cupcakes/cookies etc. Homemade treats cannot be passed out and will be sent back home. Thank you very much for your understanding as we strive to include all of our school community members in the fun and joy of the Halloween spirit!
All children in Grade 2 and Baptized in a Catholic Church, are invited to make their First Reconciliation and First Communion at St. Mark’s Roman Catholic Parish. Please see the information provided and contact the CHURCH directly if you have any questions.
First Communion Information and Sign-Up: First Communion 2023
If your child is in Grade 7 or Grade 8 and has not completed their Confirmation, please see the attached form from St. Mark’s Roman Catholic Parish. All information is sent into the CHURCH, not the school.
Confirmation Information and Sign-Up: Confirmation Information 2023
TVO Learn Mathify – Free Online Tutoring Gr. 4-12 – Math Support. 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/
Have super week Dragons!
A huge THANK YOU to all our Librarians and Librarian Technicians because it is “Canadian Library Workers’ Day”. From cataloging so many books and resources, story time with classes, and supporting schools with technology and other resources, we say thank you to all of you. You are always ready to lend a helping hand and you all play valuable roles in our schools. Thank you especially to Ms. Sathiaraj! We hope you enjoy this day as it is dedicated to wonderful you!
