Dragon Update Jan 18-22
Dear Grade 8 Families,
On behalf of Resurrection Catholic Secondary School, in the absence of a Grade 8 Night, we’d like to share information about the high school that includes a video overview as well as 14 additional recorded videos which provide information about each of the school’s departments. The webpage also includes a note from our school chaplain, librarian and school administrators.
Please take the time to explore the school and don’t hesitate to contact anyone of us at the school at 519 741-1990 or the Resurrection website, click on ‘about us’, then ‘staff lists’ for specific emails.
We look forward to having you join our Phoenix community,
Leisha Craftchick, Patrick Eby, Mark Modolo and Marisa Munroe
The following “Explore Our School” feature link is now located on our official Resurrection website:
Kindergarten Registration- No Experience Needed
Calling all Baby Dragons:
Virtual learning extended to January 25th:
1st Week of Virtual Learning behind us and we want to thank our parents for being so supportive and encouraging. We know it is a lot to work to keep students engaged and we couldn’t do it without you.
Want to switch mode of learning starting February 16th? (Rebroadcast)
Complete the survey to transition from face-to-face learning to virtual or from virtual to face-to-face on January 27th starting at 6am to the 29th at 6pm. Here’s the link: Switch modes of learning
Umbrella Project:
See the rain of life as important for your child
Imagine you are on stage about to perform for thousands of people. You’re sitting at a beautiful piano but you have never played it before. The crowd is expecting a brilliant performance and you are not prepared. How do you feel? Fear? Panic?
This example beautifully parallels life. In order to be prepared for something we need to practice. To build resilience we need adversity. Every time we successfully weather a challenge in life, we gain a little bit more confidence in our ability to do that and we become a bit more resilient. Most parents dislike seeing their children upset and stressed, thinking that a bad thing has happened. Actually most of the small challenges in life are what prepare you for the bigger ones along the way.
Now imagine you are sitting at that piano in front of thousands of people. Leading up to this point you have taken many lessons. You’ve performed first at your school recitals and slowly with bigger and bigger audiences and bigger and bigger venues. You’ve played this specific piece so many times your body naturally plays the keys without really thinking about it. This is the biggest performance of your life so far but you are ready. Better, right?!
Teach your kids to play at life. The good stuff, the tough stuff…don’t shelter them from all of life’s sprinkles. You can even try to feel a little bit of happiness, mixed in with the normal parent worry, every time they get to practice.
Listen in as I describe this analogy in this video.
Health & Happiness,
Dr. Jen, The Umbrella Project
Mabel’s Labels: Don’t lose items to the LOST AND FOUND! Check out Mabel’s Labels! Campaigns.mabelslabels.com Select ST DOMINIC SAVIO FUNDRAISER (KITCHENER) from the list.
Is your New Years resolution to get organized? Mabel’s Labels have just added customization options and are launching them at 20% off. Here are some great suggestions for places you can use your Household Labels to get organized:
- Pantry
- Bathroom
- Basement storage
- Fridge
- Playroom/toys
- Cleaning supplies
- Linen closets
Go here to check them out and play with the gorgeous customization options.
COBS Bread Bakery will donate 10% of a sale to St. Dominic’s if the buyer (St. Dom’s family members) states that they are supporting St. Dominic Savio school.
Reminders:
- January 22nd – PD day
- Bell Let’s Talk Day – wear blue day
- January 27th – 29th – ability to switch mode of learning:
- February 16th – Date the Change of Class Would Take Effect
Grade 5-6 Math Problem of the Week – Submit your response by clicking this link for a chance to win a Tim Hortons gift card in our weekly draw.
Unfortunately we didn’t get a perfect solution to last week’s problem. Check your answers with the solution below. Better luck next week!