“BE RESPECTFUL, BE RESPONSIBLE,
BE SAFE, BE A LEARNER”
DATES TO NOTE
Friday, December 15 Hot Lunch (for those who ordered)
Sledding – Grade 7/8 & Kindergarten – p.m.
Interval Donations – Last Day
Monday, December 18 Advent Liturgy – led by Grade 3/4 classroom - 12:40 p.m. (note time change)
Tuesday, December 19 Advent Celebration Practice – a.m. – E.D. Feehan
Advent Celebration Performance and Bake Sale – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 20 Walking Wednesday – 8:45 a.m.
Prekindergarten Pajama Day
Christmas School Dinner – 11:40 a.m.
Thursday, December 21 Remai Modern Art – Grade 2/3 & Grade 5 classrooms – 9:00 a.m.
Prekindergarten Family Day – 8:40 – 11:00 a.m.
Friday, December 22 Early Dismissal - 2:10 p.m.
Monday, December 25 – Christmas Vacation
Friday, January 5
Monday, January 8 Classes Resume – 8:40 a.m.
Wednesday, January 10 Walking Wednesday – 8:45 a.m.
Friday, January 12 Assembly – 12:40 p.m.
Monday, January 15 CSCC Meeting – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 17 Walking Wednesday – 8:45 a.m.
Newsletter is published
Upcoming Events
January 24th – Family Literacy Night (more info to follow)
Next Newsletter Wednesday January 17, 2018
Greetings from Your Admin Team
Christ is coming! Advent is marked by a spirit of celebration, reconciliation, deepened prayer and of service as we prepare for the coming of Jesus. It also reminds us that we are called to be a light to the world and that the Son of God will support us during each step we take on life’s journey.
Throughout the Advent season the students of St. Edward are participating in a variety of activities, service projects, field trips, choir performances and liturgies to prepare our hearts for Christmas. We are looking forward to our Advent Celebration – “An Under the Sea Nativity Story” on Tuesday, December 19th. Please note the change of venue, as we will be holding our celebration at the E.D. Feehan High School theatre. At 9:00 am on the 19th, all students and staff (except Pre-K and Kindergarten students) will be walking over to the high school for a practice. There will be a silver collection that evening, which will support the legal fees associated with the important Theodore Court Case appeal. It is important to also note that our wonderful CSCC committee will be once again organizing a bake sale for that evening; it will be held in the EDF cafeteria prior to our concert. Families are asked to bring their baking donation to St. Edward on the 19th. The evening will be a great opportunity for our school community to gather and celebrate the birth of Christ.
In addition to all the great initiatives that are taking place at St. Edward, we have received corporate donations to fund a school-wide Christmas lunch on Wednesday, December 20th. As a school community, we will share a meal together in the gym. This event is free of charge for all our students.
Students across our school division will be dismissed early for holiday season at 2:10 pm on Friday, December 22nd, 2017. Shortly we find ourselves approaching the end of 2017! How quickly the time has passed since the opening days of the school year. On behalf of our staff, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support and wish all of our families a most blessed, joyful and peace-filled Christmas season.
J. Doepker, Principal
L. Janssens, Vice Principal
ST. EDWARD CHOIR
Congratulations to our School Choir on their performance at the Knights of Columbus Festival of Carols at TCU Place last week. A special thank-you to Mrs. Sparks, Mr. McKay, and Mr. Kasun for leading our student choir.
CSCC NEWS
Our CSCC would like to thank everyone who attended our Turkey Family Bingo Night in November; it was a great success and fun was had by all. We are also organizing our annual bake sale prior to the Advent Celebration on December 19th at E.D. Feehan High School. Please feel free to drop off your baking donation at St. Edward School during the day or at E.D. Feehan prior to the concert. Our next meeting will be on Monday, January 15th at 6:00 in the staffroom. Free childcare will be provided.
ADVENT CELEBRATIONS
Thank you to Ms. Boschman, Miss Molnar and Mrs. Cenaiko and their students for presenting us with inspirational, prayer-filled Advent Celebrations this season. Your performances were appreciated and treasured.
VOLLEYBALL SEASON
Our girls’ and boys’ volleyball season came to an end on November 30th. We would like to thank our students for their effort in developing their skills and displaying sportsmanship as they represented themselves and St. Edward very well. A special thank-you goes out to our coaches, Mrs. Sparks, Ms. Boschman, Mr. Schumaker, Mrs. Lemire and Mr. LeBlanc for their time, guidance and leadership this season.
STAFF NEWS
We bid a fond farewell to Miss Pfeil and Mrs. Carroll who will be leaving St. Edward School as of December 22nd. We have been blessed by their presence, teaching and kindness in our school this fall. We wish both teachers much success in her future endeavours. Mrs. Flamand, our Kindergarten teacher and Mrs. Diachuk, our new Learning Assistance Teacher will be returning in January from maternity leaves.
FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT
Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, January 24th as St. Edward will be hosting a Family Literacy Night put on by Read Saskatoon.
Presented by Conexus Credit Union
Explore our beautiful province with Family Literacy activities. Design a tourism ad for your own backyard! Skip your way across Saskatchewan! Branch out and create your own family tree! Flex your memory muscles with a Weird and Wonderful match game and so much more!
“We parents work all day and I don’t get to see my son in school working and playing. I enjoyed seeing him interacting with his peers in the school environment. We loved the active games, and interacting with everyone in a group setting.” - Parent
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION CLASSES AT ST. PETER THE APOSTLE CHURCH
We are taking names for the Sacramental Prep program (ages 7 and up). The first class and registration night is at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, January 17, 2018. * Please pre-register by calling St. Peter the Apostle’s parish office (306-382-5503). Please bring a copy of your child’s baptismal certificate and the $60 fee (cash or cheque) to the first class. Please note: The classes are for the children and their parents.
2017 Christmas & New Year Mass Times for St. Peter the Apostle & St. Michael Parish
5:00 pm Saturday, December 23 St. Peter
5:00 pm Sunday, December 24 St. Peter
8:00 pm Sunday, December 24 St. Michael
10:00 am Monday, December 25 St. Michael
5:00 pm Saturday, December 30 St. Peter
10:00 am Sunday, December 31 St. Michael
5:00 pm Sunday, December 31 St. Peter
10:00 am Monday, January 1 St. Michael
HUDSON BAY PARK—MAYFAIR—KELSEY WOODLAWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Online program sign-up will begin Friday, December 15th and end Friday January 12th at hudsonbayparkmayfairkelsey.org. In person program sign-up will be held on Tuesday January 9th from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at Henry Kelsey School, 16 Valens Dr. No membership fee is required.
In an effort to ensure everyone who wants to participate in a program can, cost-as-a-barrier assistance and/or KidSport applications are available for those facing financial hardships. To inquire/apply, please contact representative through or ask a volunteer at registration night. All inquiries are kept confidential.
Support SCSBA’s Schools You Can Believe In fundraising campaign
Help ensure Catholic education is available to all who choose it, no matter the reason, for future generations. Donate to support the legal appeal of the Theodore court-case ruling and keep resources in our classrooms. A permanent reversal through the appeals process (which will likely go to the Supreme Court of Canada) is needed to maintain funding for all who choose Catholic faith-based education. Find out how to donate (including online options) at https://foundation.gscs.ca.
We Said a Prayer for You…
because the season’s near.
We didn’t ask for riches
but for gifts so much more dear.
We asked for joyful gatherings
with your family all around,
and for carols to inspire you
with their old familiar sounds.
We asked for quiet moments
in your heart on Christmas morn,
for a special time to celebrate
the Savior who was born.
We asked for friends to send their best
that you might know they care.
We asked for peace and love and hope,
and we know God heard our prayer.
Wishing you a blessed, Merry Christmas
From all the staff at St. Edward School