Happy Sunday, Tornado Families!

Thank you to all who attended our CSAC BBQ on Tuesday night! Thank you to all our volunteers and sponsors who donated their time and prizes (just to clarify – prizes are for the adults). Thank you to the Knights of Columbus for donating burgers and hot dogs and cooking them up. Thank you to Mrs. Langlois and all our performers from the Talent Show. A huge THANK YOU to all the parents and staff who worked so hard as part of our CSAC (Catholic School Advisory Council – Parent Council) this year. We are always looking for new members, and our next meeting will be in September.

On Friday, we held our Play Day in the afternoon, which was a great success! Thank you to Mrs. Jakeman and her grade 6 class for organizing and running the events for our students!

This Tuesday, we will celebrate our grade 8 graduates as they close their elementary school chapter and embark on their high school journey in September! We are so proud of the young people our students have become and of all the great things they will do in the future.

Nutrition for Learning Supply is almost done

Our Nutrition for Learning bins are running dry, so we are asking parents to send their child(ren) with extra snacks this week for when they get hungry (or hangry). Thank you to Mrs. Hamburger for keeping us well-stocked throughout the year.  Nutrition for Learning is a charity so if you wish to donate, click here to find out how: NFL Link

Good-bye and Welcome (Back)

We wish Mr. Walsh a very happy and well-deserved retirement! We will miss your wit and jokes, which brought joy to all of us. At this time, we are unsure who will replace our irreplaceable Mr. Walsh.

We wish Miss Santos, Miss Martin, and Mr. Johnston farewell as they move on to new schools in September. We appreciate all you have done for our school and students and wish you the best of luck.

We welcome Mr. Matic, our new Grade 8 teacher, and Ms. Gribbon-McGraw, our new Grade 4/5 teacher. Ms. Doyle will join us as our school’s Child and Youth Care Worker. Ms. Brubacher will join our school as an Early Childhood Educator now that we have our Extended Day program back in September. We also welcome back Mrs. Brown, who was away this year and is looking forward to seeing her students.

All families who pre-registered for the 2024-2025 Extended Day Program, official registration opened on June 17th. We know there were some glitches with the new system and they are working to fix it. The board will let us know when OneList is up and running again. Stay tuned.

Thinking of Moving?: Please contact the school as soon as possible as we are finalizing our enrolment for next year.  If you are moving, the outgoing and incoming school must be aware so we can prepare.  Thank you! If you know anyone who wants to register for our school, please tell them to contact us before June 28th.

What’s Coming Up in September

  • First day of school: WEDNESDAY, September 4th (September 3rd is a PA Day)
  • School Open House and Church Garden Party: Friday, September 13th
  • Grade 8 Retreat to Mount Mary: September 25-27 (Information will be sent out this week)

Please have a look at what is coming up this week:

Monday, June 24

  • 9 AM Grad Liturgy Practice

Tuesday, June 25

  • Pita Lunch Day (if you ordered)
  • Report Cards Sent Home

  • 6 PM Grade 8 Graduation (at the Church)

Wednesday, June 26

  • Spirit Wear Day! Or wear blue and/or red
  • AM – Grade 8 Grad Brunch
  • Pizza Lunch Day (if you ordered)

Thursday, June 27 ~ Last Day of School!

Wear your Canadian wear or RED and WHITE to celebrate Canada Day!

Friday, June 28 ~ NO SCHOOL

Multicultural Festival Looking For Volunteers

The co-ordinators of the Multicultural Festival of Elmira are looking for volunteers who are 13 or older to help us at the Multicultural Festival of Elmira! It is a great opportunity for students to begin to get their volunteer hours and for community members to be involved.

Click here to fill out our MFE Volunteer Form.

The Festival itself is September 21, 2024 and sending it out now would help to ensure a list of some great volunteers!

FREE French Learning for the Summer

A fantastic, free, French Virtual Summer Learning Opportunity for students has been posted on our board website at: https://www.wcdsb.ca/programs-and-services/fsl/

This is free for this summer only, and next summer it will cost $20 per child (paid for by interested families).

Students in Core French and French Immersion, in both elementary and secondary panels, are warmly invited to explore free virtual French lessons on Smash Education all summer long!

Join the camp that best suits your needs, with options including:

– Overall review of the previous grade

– Preparation for the next school year

– Oral practice

– Reading programs

– Songs and stories

This is the only year this experience will be free.  Next summer, it will be $20 per student. To register, see the attached flyer.  If you don’t already use Smash with your current French teacher, see instructions on page 2 for creating an account.  If you already have a login, skip to page 4 (Core French) or page 5 (French Immersion).

Waterloo Catholic DSB – Summer camp

This summer experience is monitored by Smash Education, a private company, not by WCDSB teachers.

Summer Reading Clubs

Reading at Home – Sora Sweet Reads

Sweet Reads is Overdrive’s annual reading program. This year’s Sweet Reads selection is a mix of more than 100 ebooks (and select audiobooks) spanning grades K-12 – available for free and simultaneous use from May 15 until August 26. Please read the InfoBlast for more information.

InfoBlast SORA Sweet Reads 2024

Math @ Home 

https://www.wcdsb.ca/programs-and-services/curriculum/elementary-curriculum/mathematics-elementary/

Parents can make a big difference in their child’s learning by talking with them about what they are learning at school. While these resources are optional, they provide valuable information about what students are learning at school and ideas for supporting their learning at home.

A Message From Fr. Peter & Parish News

  • Church Bulletin June 16 and 24
  • Please watch for the KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BURGER AND SAUSAGE FUNDRAISER in late June.  The burgers and sausage will be the original recipe from Stemmler Meats.  Order forms and pricing will follow at a later date.
  • SAVE THE DATE: Friday, September 13 – Church Garden Party – Looking for donations for the raffle prizes. The deadline to record prizes is May 29th.
  • Volunteers to help with gardening. Read the bulletin for more information.
  • RESTART: Refresh, Renew, Revive – Join us for learning, support and fun on a Friday evening, held on the 2nd and 3rd Fridays of each month.  These get-togethers offer continual support and insights for people as they journey through the divorce/separation process and beyond.  Join in-person (700 King St. West, Hamilton), or by ZOOM. Contact Sarah at familyministry@hamiltondiocese.com,  or 905-528-7988 ext. 2249 if you plan to attend in person and for the zoom link if joining online.  We look forward to seeing you!

CAREERS at WCDSB

Did you know that WCDSB has various career opportunities? There are supply opportunities like lunch hour supervisors, supply administrative assistant positions and more. Be sure to check out https://www.wcdsb.ca/careers/ for job opportunities and how to apply.

CSAC ~ Catholic School Advisory Council

Any parent can be a part of our CSAC council, also known as Parent Council. Some of CSAC’s responsibilities include planning our fundraisers, deciding how to spend our fundraising dollars, volunteering for different initiatives and sharing your opinion about what the Council can do! To find out more, have a look at the resources below. Our next meeting will be in September 2024.

Click here to go directly to the CSAC webpage.

Hot Lunches

When families place lunch orders, the school receives a small donation. The school receives $1 from each Pita Pit order, $1 from each Twice the Deal Pizza order, and $0.50 from the Lunch Lady. All the proceeds go towards the school and student needs.

Here is the lunch order information so you can plan for the next few weeks.

Twice the Deal Pizza and Lunch Lady orders for the rest of the month:

Pita Pit – The last day to order is midnight June 21, and delivery is June 25th.

There is no Lunch Lady on Thursday, June 27th.

WOOLWICH COMMUNITY SERVICES & COUNSELLING

WOOLWICH COMMUNITY SERVICES CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF SERVICE IN 2024!  Woolwich Community Services’ 50th Anniversary Celebration will be held on June 8th, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Lions Hall in Elmira.  This will be a community party and we hope that you will join us to celebrate our 50 years of service in the community.

https://woolwichcounselling.org/upcoming-events/

Visit https://www.woolwichcommunityservices.org for the most up-to-date information. WCA Brochure

June Deep Learning Skill: Self-Directed Learning

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As June, the final month of the school year, approaches at St. Teresa of Avila C.E.S., we are focusing on the essential Transferable skill of self-directed learning. This involves students taking charge of their learning by setting goals, staying motivated, and reflecting on their progress.

Students will develop a growth mindset, learn to think about their thinking, and build resilience. They will also enhance their emotional intelligence, understand themselves and others better, and cultivate healthy relationships.

Encourage your child to discuss their learning goals and reflect on their progress. Your support is key in reinforcing these values.

Thank you for your continued partnership.

Your partner in education,

P. Pizarro

Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations Themes: A Self-Directed, Responsible, Lifelong Learner

How many items does your child(ren) lose yearly to the Lost and Found or, worse yet, goes in the trash? Want to save money by NOT having to replace lost items because no one knows who it belongs to? Get Mabel’s Labels!

We are happy to report that our school signed up for an ongoing fundraiser with Mabel’s Labels. Our school has the opportunity to earn 20% commission on all sales, and you have the peace of mind of knowing that your child(ren)’s items are labelled. And we are thankful that our Lost and Found does not fill up every term.

Coming Up:

  • Wednesday, September 4th: First Day of School for Students
  • Friday, September 13th: School Open House and Church Garden Party
  • September 25th-27th: Grade 8 Retreat to Mount Mary
  • Monday, September 30th: Orange Shirt Day