FEBRUARY 2012
Friday Night Basketball Returns...
Friday Nite Basketball- a community based, non-profit program run by Athletes in Action (AIA) returns to St. Emile starting February 24, 2012!
Interested boys and girls in Grades’ 5-8 at St. Emile have an opportunity to participate in a weekly Friday night basketball program from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the St. Emile School gym, starting February 24,and running consecutive Fridays (except the weeks of Spring Break and Good Friday) until April 29th.
The Grades’ 1–4 program for both girls and boys takes place at Archwood School, 800 Archibald St. This program starts today, but you can still register.
For grades’ 1 – 8 students the program starts Feb. 24th. The registration fee is still only $70.00 for the 8 week program!
The AIA Friday Nite Basketball program not only teaches the fundamental skills of basketball by qualified coaches, but it also promotes character development, fair play and spiritual values!
Space is limited! Register ASAP by calling the AIA office @ (204) 943-9924!
Interested boys and girls in Grades’ 5-8 at St. Emile have an opportunity to participate in a weekly Friday night basketball program from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the St. Emile School gym, starting February 24,and running consecutive Fridays (except the weeks of Spring Break and Good Friday) until April 29th.
The Grades’ 1–4 program for both girls and boys takes place at Archwood School, 800 Archibald St. This program starts today, but you can still register.
For grades’ 1 – 8 students the program starts Feb. 24th. The registration fee is still only $70.00 for the 8 week program!
The AIA Friday Nite Basketball program not only teaches the fundamental skills of basketball by qualified coaches, but it also promotes character development, fair play and spiritual values!
Space is limited! Register ASAP by calling the AIA office @ (204) 943-9924!
“Ya gotta have heart, miles and miles and miles..”…
Candygrams are back! From Feb. 9th through Feb. 16th, the Grade Four class will be selling candygrams during recess breaks. These heart-shaped suckers cost 25 cents with proceeds going to Holy Childhood Association in sponsorship of our foster child, Debora Fadjebe. We thank you in advance for your support of this endeavour.
February is Heart Month and once again St. Emile will become actively involved in raising money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation through JUMP Rope for Heart for Grades K through Four and Hoops for Heart for Grades Five through Eight.
Canadian children today are at greater risk of heart disease and stroke than any previous generation of kids. Lack of physical activity is one of the key reasons obesity has tripled among Canadian children since 1981. By hosting JUMP and Hoops events, we can help our students develop the skills and equip them with the tools they need to lead a healthy life. Through skipping or playing basketball and fundraising for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, JUMP and Hoops teaches children the importance of healthy living and social responsibility.
The reality is that everyone knows someone who has been touched by heart or stroke problems. Twenty-five years of JUMP support has enabled the Heart and Stroke Foundation to fund vital research that continues to deliver medical advances, social change and health education right across the country. The youngest and only children will bring home the donation envelope and we again ask that you collect as a family throughout the first two weeks of February. Please encourage the children to ask relatives or others that the family knows well rather than collect door-to-door. Students will have the chance to earn cool, activity-focused thank-you prizes for their fundraising efforts.
JUMP Event Day is Tuesday, Feb 14th and Hoops event day is Wednesday, Feb. 15th . We would ask that the envelopes be submitted at that time. Prizes will be delivered to the school and distributed as soon as received after the event. We thank you in advance for your support of this endeavour.
Also….
“Take steps to reduce your sodium intake!”
Many families are not aware that they can cook quick, nutritious meals at home, and instead turn to store bought, processed meals, which are often high in sodium.
Our bodies need a certain amount of sodium (salt is made up of sodium) in order to stay healthy. However, most people get far more sodium than they need, which is a direct result of the processed foods that have become so commonplace. In fact, experts say that only about 10 per cent of our sodium intake comes from the salt we cook with and use during meals, and nearly 80 per cent comes from processed and restaurant foods . While taking the salt shaker off the table is a good start, it is also necessary to limit the amount of processed foods you eat.
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba recommends that Canadians consume 2,300 mg or less of sodium per day, which is approximately one teaspoon of salt or less.
Ready-made lunch packages, processed meats, and fast food are high in sodium, and generally have little nutritional value.
“Many ready-made lunches are convenient, but not very nutritious,” says Christine Houde, Nutrition Manager at the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba. “It’s better to buy your own containers, and make your own lunches.”
Here are some ways you can reduce sodium in your diet:
· Try to choose sandwich meats that are lower in sodium. Salami, pepperoni and bologna tend to be high in sodium, so choose lower sodium alternatives whenever possible. Some examples are roast turkey, chicken or lean roast beef.
· Grill slices of boneless, skinless chicken once a week for sandwiches, pitas or tortillas.
· Try “batch cooking”, by doubling a recipe and freezing the leftovers for an easy meal later on.
· Make mealtime a family affair. If everyone pitches in, it will be easy, fun and a good way to teach kids healthy eating and bond as a family.
· Purchase pre-cut vegetables to save time.
· Use healthier fats, such as canola oil, herbs for flavouring instead of salt, add more fibre whenever possible and decrease the amount of sugar used in recipes.
· Include a regular thermos meal. Prepare extra food for dinner, and then put it in a thermos for tomorrow’s lunch. Try a low-sodium stir fry with lots of vegetables, or a low-sodium soup and crackers with unsalted tops.
· Choose healthy snacks to help keep energy levels up, such as fruits, vegetables with dip or a yogurt parfait.
Including too much sodium in your diet can eventually lead to high blood pressure, which puts you at a higher risk for heart disease or stroke.
For more information, visit www.heartandstroke.mb.ca
With our heartfelt thanks,
Healthy Schools Committee
Grade 2 Pop Corn Sale...
Thank you to everyone who supported the Grade Two popcorn sale. The class raised $132.00! The girls and boys worked hard at filling bags, stapling, packing and selling the popcorn. It was a wonderful experience for the class to work together and in the end a feeling of pride to be able to help St. Emile’s foster child, Debora Fadjebe.
Thank you to Ms. Lemko, Mr. Haskiewicz, Mrs. James and Mrs. Kostis for their help and guidance.
Thank you!
The Grade Two Class
Thank you to Ms. Lemko, Mr. Haskiewicz, Mrs. James and Mrs. Kostis for their help and guidance.
Thank you!
The Grade Two Class
From the St. Emile Parents Association
Tuesday, February 21, is Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day.
We are looking for volunteers to help with the pancake lunch. We could use cooks, mixers, floaters and cleanup crew. It is always a fun time and a great event.
If you can spare some time and/or a griddle, we would appreciate it. Along with the griddle, please bring spatulas and soup ladles. (We will need approx. 10 griddles.)
We are looking for volunteers to help with the pancake lunch. We could use cooks, mixers, floaters and cleanup crew. It is always a fun time and a great event.
If you can spare some time and/or a griddle, we would appreciate it. Along with the griddle, please bring spatulas and soup ladles. (We will need approx. 10 griddles.)
JANUARY 2012
Important message from Father Carl:
If you have a child ready for First Communion and Confirmation,this note is for you.
Parents are invited to come to the first meeting next Wednesday, January 18th , 7:00 p.m. at the Parish Centre.
Parents are invited to come to the first meeting next Wednesday, January 18th , 7:00 p.m. at the Parish Centre.
A Few Thank-You's...
Firstly, a huge thank you to everyone who assisted with preparations leading to the success of our Christmas play, 2011! Those include all staff & students, the prop scroungers, box wrappers, artists, painters, designers and directors!
Sincere appreciation for the loan of the choir robes! With all this wonderful talent, we look forward to next year’s performance.
To all our dear generous families:
Special thanks to all of you who donated socks, mitts, scarves, etc. for Rossbrook House. They never fail to send us the thanks that our parents deserve!
Thanks continue for the kindnesses shown to our Christmas Hamper families! The Society for St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) also wished our community all the best in the New Year as we now continue to collect twoonies and food items for them. They wanted us to let you know once again the joy we are responsible for. We don’t get to see the happy faces as these hampers were delivered.
Just feel good about yourselves for all the good you have done!
May God send you many blessing for all you’ve shared.
St. Emile Staff and Students
Sincere appreciation for the loan of the choir robes! With all this wonderful talent, we look forward to next year’s performance.
To all our dear generous families:
Special thanks to all of you who donated socks, mitts, scarves, etc. for Rossbrook House. They never fail to send us the thanks that our parents deserve!
Thanks continue for the kindnesses shown to our Christmas Hamper families! The Society for St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) also wished our community all the best in the New Year as we now continue to collect twoonies and food items for them. They wanted us to let you know once again the joy we are responsible for. We don’t get to see the happy faces as these hampers were delivered.
Just feel good about yourselves for all the good you have done!
May God send you many blessing for all you’ve shared.
St. Emile Staff and Students
BUD, SPUD, AND STEAK Night...
On Friday, February 17th, 2012, we will once again have a “Bud, Spud and Steak” night at the Area Night Club, Canad Inns, 1792 Pembina Hwy. Plan to be there between 5:30 and 9:00 p.m. The cost per ticket is still $15.00!
This is an awesome fundraiser and it will help finance the grade 8 trip to Nova Scotia. Tickets are now available from the Gr. 8 students. If you couldn’t make it to last year’s, make sure to come this year! Don’t miss out!
Cathy Caron and Grade 8 Students
This is an awesome fundraiser and it will help finance the grade 8 trip to Nova Scotia. Tickets are now available from the Gr. 8 students. If you couldn’t make it to last year’s, make sure to come this year! Don’t miss out!
Cathy Caron and Grade 8 Students
Attn: St. Emile School Families:
The week of Jan. 23-27th, we will be sending you a re-registration form for your child for 2012-13. The deadline for the return of these forms will be Wed., Feb. 29th/12. Please note that all cheques must be submitted along with the registration. Cheques required will be listed for your convenience on the cover letter. Kindly return to the school office as soon as possible to avoid any delays guaranteeing you child a spot.
More importantly, we need to know if you have a five- year old child at home waiting to enter Kindergarten next school year. Please call the office immediately, and a special registration will be sent home. It is only January, and we already have a waiting list of 6 families for K alone! We anticipate many more calls in the weeks to come.
St. Emile’s Open House is Thursday, Feb. 2nd. If you have friends looking for a school, please tell them the date and that it’s a “drop-in” evening from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. , including a short presentation at 7:00 p.m. This is when we add families looking for a good Catholic school are added to the waiting list.
Thank you,
St. Emile Staff
More importantly, we need to know if you have a five- year old child at home waiting to enter Kindergarten next school year. Please call the office immediately, and a special registration will be sent home. It is only January, and we already have a waiting list of 6 families for K alone! We anticipate many more calls in the weeks to come.
St. Emile’s Open House is Thursday, Feb. 2nd. If you have friends looking for a school, please tell them the date and that it’s a “drop-in” evening from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. , including a short presentation at 7:00 p.m. This is when we add families looking for a good Catholic school are added to the waiting list.
Thank you,
St. Emile Staff
COLDER WEATHER IS HERE!
The staff of St. Emile School would like to remind parents to make sure the children are dressed for these colder days of winter. The weather has been very cooperative and rather pleasant till now! However, sometimes the weather can change and the temperature drops suddenly. Winds pick up and make it unpleasant for little ones to be outdoors particularly if they are not well dressed. Please make sure everyone has warm mitts, ski pants, hats and boots. These items are called for no matter what the winter temperature.
Students will remain in school at recess time during inclement cold weather. If the wind chill factor reaches -27C, students will stay indoors.
Thank you for your attention to this important message.
St. Emile School Staff
Students will remain in school at recess time during inclement cold weather. If the wind chill factor reaches -27C, students will stay indoors.
Thank you for your attention to this important message.
St. Emile School Staff
Please NOTE the Following date change for January...
The YAG (year at a glance) calendar originally state that the Jan. Hot Dog Day was to be the 31St. Louis Riel School Div. has changed the date to the 24th as you see below.
The students’ agendas have Feb. 3rd as an inservice day. This has been changed. Feb. 3rd is a regular school day.
Thank you for your attention to this message!
The students’ agendas have Feb. 3rd as an inservice day. This has been changed. Feb. 3rd is a regular school day.
Thank you for your attention to this message!
List of Future Hot Dog Days:
Future Hot Dog Days & Baking Requests:
January 24 Gr. 4 & 5
February 28 Gr. 1 & 8
March 22 Spring Break
April 26 Gr. 3 & 6
May 20 Bike-a-thon
Hot Dogs $ 1 .25 Veggie Dogs $ 1 .25
Drinks $ .50 Water $ 1. 00
Baking $ .50
This is another great volunteer opportunity! If you can, spend some time with us to help cook, package and distribute the hot dogs. It will be very much appreciated. There will be a volunteer signup sheet in the foyer where you can let us know you’re availability.
When you do sign up, don’t forget to put your name in the Volunteer Sign Up binder in the office. Be sure to sign in your child’s name and grade as well. This will help the accountant keep good records of all our volunteers.
St. Emile Staff
January 24 Gr. 4 & 5
February 28 Gr. 1 & 8
March 22 Spring Break
April 26 Gr. 3 & 6
May 20 Bike-a-thon
Hot Dogs $ 1 .25 Veggie Dogs $ 1 .25
Drinks $ .50 Water $ 1. 00
Baking $ .50
This is another great volunteer opportunity! If you can, spend some time with us to help cook, package and distribute the hot dogs. It will be very much appreciated. There will be a volunteer signup sheet in the foyer where you can let us know you’re availability.
When you do sign up, don’t forget to put your name in the Volunteer Sign Up binder in the office. Be sure to sign in your child’s name and grade as well. This will help the accountant keep good records of all our volunteers.
St. Emile Staff
No School Bus Service:
For the families taking the school bus, here are a few dates when there will be no bus service. These are Louis Riel School Division’s inservice dates.
Feb. 3, 2012
Mar. 16, 2012
Apr. 20, 2012
May 18, 2012
None of these dates will interrupt Industrial Arts /HomeEc. days for the Gr. 7 or 8 students.
Feb. 3, 2012
Mar. 16, 2012
Apr. 20, 2012
May 18, 2012
None of these dates will interrupt Industrial Arts /HomeEc. days for the Gr. 7 or 8 students.
Special request from the St. Emile Children’s Centre...
Ms. Alison Bigus is asking for any craft items you no longer need or want. Alison will gladly accept these items and take them off your hands. Anything you think the PreK children could use to build, paint, color, cut, design, etc.
Thank you in advance,
Ms. Alison Bigus
Thank you in advance,
Ms. Alison Bigus
A Message from our After School Program...
On the afternoon of the Open House on Feb. 2, 2012, the After School Program will be closed one hour earlier than normal.
We would appreciate it if you could make arrangements to pick up your child by 5:00 p.m. the evening of the Open House. Staff will need to prepare and organize the school for this fast approaching event.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
St. Emile Children’s Centre
We would appreciate it if you could make arrangements to pick up your child by 5:00 p.m. the evening of the Open House. Staff will need to prepare and organize the school for this fast approaching event.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
St. Emile Children’s Centre
A Message from Suzanne...
Thanks to everyone who has been bringing in used printer cartridges, Campbell Soup labels and drink tabs and drink cans. The school is still collecting all these items.
BUT…unfortunately, we are no longer collection the used printer cartridges. It was for a limited time only. We would like to take a moment to sincerely thank you for the time you take to collect these things for us as it has benefited the school immensely.
The drink tabs collected help to purchase wheelchairs for special students who cannot afford one. The Campbell Soup labels .
Many thanks to those of you who have been collecting all along and to the new families just coming on board with this.
Sincerely,
-Suzanne
BUT…unfortunately, we are no longer collection the used printer cartridges. It was for a limited time only. We would like to take a moment to sincerely thank you for the time you take to collect these things for us as it has benefited the school immensely.
The drink tabs collected help to purchase wheelchairs for special students who cannot afford one. The Campbell Soup labels .
Many thanks to those of you who have been collecting all along and to the new families just coming on board with this.
Sincerely,
-Suzanne
Parent Association News
Once again, the St. Emile Parent’s Association would like to invite parents to come out to their meeting on Tuesday, January 17th at 7:00 p.m. We will be discussing Pancake Tuesday (February 20th), Open House (February 2nd), Reading Month (February), Grade 8 Bud, Spud & Steak (February 17), Catholic Schools week (February 13-16), Hot Dog Day (January 24) and other usual items. If you would like to come and hear what is happening and be involved attend this meeting. Goodies and coffee are served.
Thank you to all the volunteers that helped on different needed occasions in the past few months. We had a lot of fun and we look forward to your continued support to the school.
Wishing you all a Happy New Year!
- St. Emile Parents’ Association
Thank you to all the volunteers that helped on different needed occasions in the past few months. We had a lot of fun and we look forward to your continued support to the school.
Wishing you all a Happy New Year!
- St. Emile Parents’ Association
DECEMBER NEWS 2011
The List of Future Hot Dog Days
Future Hot Dog Days & Baking Requests:
December none
January 31 Gr. 4 & 5
February 28 Gr. 1 & 8
March 22 none
April 26 Gr. 3 & 6
May 20 Bike-a-thon
Hot Dogs $ 1 .25 Veggie Dogs $ 1 .25
Drinks $ .50 Water $ 1. 00
Baking $ .50
This is another great volunteer opportunity! If you can spend some time with us to help cook, package and distribute the hot dogs. It will be much appreciated. There will be a volunteer signup sheet in the foyer where you can let us know you’re availability.
When you do sign up, don’t forget to put your name in the Volunteer Sign Up binder in the office. Be sure to sign in your child’s name and grade as well. This will help the accountant keep good records.
December none
January 31 Gr. 4 & 5
February 28 Gr. 1 & 8
March 22 none
April 26 Gr. 3 & 6
May 20 Bike-a-thon
Hot Dogs $ 1 .25 Veggie Dogs $ 1 .25
Drinks $ .50 Water $ 1. 00
Baking $ .50
This is another great volunteer opportunity! If you can spend some time with us to help cook, package and distribute the hot dogs. It will be much appreciated. There will be a volunteer signup sheet in the foyer where you can let us know you’re availability.
When you do sign up, don’t forget to put your name in the Volunteer Sign Up binder in the office. Be sure to sign in your child’s name and grade as well. This will help the accountant keep good records.
COLDER WEATHER IS HERE!
The staff of St. Emile School would like to remind parents to make sure the children are dressed for winter. The weather has been very cooperative and rather pleasant for December. However, sometimes the weather can change and the temperature drops suddenly. Winds pick up and make it unpleasant for little ones to be outdoors particularly if they are not well-dressed. Please make sure everyone has warm mitts, ski pants, hats and boots. These items are called for no matter what the winter temperature.
Students will remain in school at recess time during inclement weather. If the wind chill factor reaches -27C, students will stay indoors.
Thank you for your attention to this important message.
St. Emile School Staff
Students will remain in school at recess time during inclement weather. If the wind chill factor reaches -27C, students will stay indoors.
Thank you for your attention to this important message.
St. Emile School Staff
STUDENT DROP OFF/PICK UP PARKING LOT PROCEDURE
The “safety first” procedure for dropping off and picking up of students is as follows:
All vehicles are to enter the parking lot off of Sterling Ave. (north entrance) and exit via St. Anne’s Rd. (east exit) only.
Also, when dropping off/picking up students, please do not park in the main thoroughfare as this causes traffic congestion. If you need to wait, please park your vehicle in the main parking lot area.
Also, always give way to the school bus! It is of utmost importance for safety reasons that this procedure be followed. Our appreciation to everyone who has been following this procedure!
St. Emile School Staff
All vehicles are to enter the parking lot off of Sterling Ave. (north entrance) and exit via St. Anne’s Rd. (east exit) only.
Also, when dropping off/picking up students, please do not park in the main thoroughfare as this causes traffic congestion. If you need to wait, please park your vehicle in the main parking lot area.
Also, always give way to the school bus! It is of utmost importance for safety reasons that this procedure be followed. Our appreciation to everyone who has been following this procedure!
St. Emile School Staff
A small request from the Parents’ Association to all parents:
We are trying different and interesting meals for the students’ hot lunches. The children’s reaction so far has been positive. So we will keep searching for new and inviting food.
Here is where we could use your assistance. We will do our best to put in late order requests. We realize that some late orders cannot be avoided. Please make sure that the payment accompanies the order. When the food is delivered, we must pay the full amount. We, as a parent group, do not have funds readily available for IOUs and/or late payments. Please do your best to pay with your child’s order.
Thank you everyone for your help in this matter.
Here is where we could use your assistance. We will do our best to put in late order requests. We realize that some late orders cannot be avoided. Please make sure that the payment accompanies the order. When the food is delivered, we must pay the full amount. We, as a parent group, do not have funds readily available for IOUs and/or late payments. Please do your best to pay with your child’s order.
Thank you everyone for your help in this matter.
A Note from SECC...
On Wednesday, December 21st. the After School Program will CLOSED by 5:30 p.m. Please make arrangements to pick up your child by then. The staff will need the time from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to organize the 7:00 p.m. Christmas Concert.
Thank you for your co-operation.
SECC Staff
Thank you for your co-operation.
SECC Staff
No School/Bus Service
For the families taking the school bus, here are a few dates when there will be no bus service. These are Louis Riel School Division’s inservice dates.
Feb. 3, 2012
Mar. 16, 2012
Apr. 20, 2012
May 18, 2012
None of these dates will interrupt Industrial Arts /HomeEc. days for the Gr. 7 or 8 students.
Feb. 3, 2012
Mar. 16, 2012
Apr. 20, 2012
May 18, 2012
None of these dates will interrupt Industrial Arts /HomeEc. days for the Gr. 7 or 8 students.
A Note from Mrs. Cathy Caron
Another popular fundraiser! Cathy Caron wants to remind everyone of the upcoming date of the Bud, Spud and Steak Night that helps support the Grade 8, out-of-province trip. It will take place on Friday, February 17th 2012! Please put this date on your calendar, and watch for more information coming out on this in January, 2012.
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THE PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION would like to thank everyone for their support of our fundraisers over the last few months. There have been many people involved and without their enthusiasm, our children would not have the rich and varied education that they enjoy. Every parent who bought a pizza lunch, ordered Mom’s Pantry or purchased a raffle ticket has supported the P.A. Many heartfelt thanks to all of you!
Thanks and Farewell
Thanks to Miss Mandy Shewchuk for all of her efforts as a part time assistant in both the Pre-Kindergarten and After School programs. Miss Shewchuk has worked in the programs for the past 2 ½ years. Her warm, easy going demeanor and conscientious care for the students has been very much appreciated!
St. Emile School wishes Miss Shewchuk all the very best of future endeavours, including an upcoming career in the broadcasting industry! Thanks again for all of your help, Mandy!
-Nicole Kaneski
St. Emile School wishes Miss Shewchuk all the very best of future endeavours, including an upcoming career in the broadcasting industry! Thanks again for all of your help, Mandy!
-Nicole Kaneski
Nicole Sums Up "We Day"
On November 23rd, the grades 5-8 classes took a field trip to the MTS Centre to celebrate “We Day”. Once there, we learned all about kids from around the world who wished they had the things we take for granted. “We Day” was filled with inspiring music and motivational speakers like Spencer West and Al Gore. It was an amazing day and made us want to help the less fortunate.
-Nicole Kaneski, Grade 6 Student
-Nicole Kaneski, Grade 6 Student
Dear St. Emile School Community,
Each and every Christmas we are grateful for the opportunity to have our students actively participate in the joy of giving! Over the years we have adopted several causes that are dear to our collective hearts.
#1 The ‘Warm and Fuzzy’ Christmas tree
In the early years’ hallway there is small “Charlie Brown” style Christmas tree we decorate for the children who attend Rossbrook House. Our tree is adorned with your gifts of new socks, mitts, gloves, toques, ear muffs/bands and socks. We want all Winnipeg children to feel warm and loved this holiday season.
#2 Christmas Hampers
Every year we make up bountiful hampers of food and gifts for families in need . A note has already gone home with specific requests for each grade level. Thank You for your generosity and support!
#3 The Grade 8 Garage Sale
On Friday December 9th, all our students had the opportunity to do some Christmas shopping for loved ones. They were helped by Santa’s Grade 8 Elves who assisted young shoppers with finding the perfect gift for someone special and making sure it is wrapped just right! Monies collected at the Garage Sale will be used for Holy Childhood and other ongoing endeavours. Our gift prices were the lowest in the city and ranged from $0.25 to $5.00.
#4 The Christmas Concert
This year we are presenting “The Greatest Christmas Gift Ever” . Performances will be at 10:00a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 21, 2011. All guests are encouraged to bring a food donation for our hampers or Winnipeg Harvest.
#5 Grade 8 Christmas Raffle
Tickets are going quickly for our annual Christmas Dinner Raffle. For just a dollar a ticket, you have the chance of winning Christmas Dinner for the family. The lucky winner will walk away with a $250 gift certificate from Sobey’s!!!!! Monies collected by the Grade 8’s will go to funding their year end trip.
Wishing you all the best Christmas ever!
St. Emile Staff
#1 The ‘Warm and Fuzzy’ Christmas tree
In the early years’ hallway there is small “Charlie Brown” style Christmas tree we decorate for the children who attend Rossbrook House. Our tree is adorned with your gifts of new socks, mitts, gloves, toques, ear muffs/bands and socks. We want all Winnipeg children to feel warm and loved this holiday season.
#2 Christmas Hampers
Every year we make up bountiful hampers of food and gifts for families in need . A note has already gone home with specific requests for each grade level. Thank You for your generosity and support!
#3 The Grade 8 Garage Sale
On Friday December 9th, all our students had the opportunity to do some Christmas shopping for loved ones. They were helped by Santa’s Grade 8 Elves who assisted young shoppers with finding the perfect gift for someone special and making sure it is wrapped just right! Monies collected at the Garage Sale will be used for Holy Childhood and other ongoing endeavours. Our gift prices were the lowest in the city and ranged from $0.25 to $5.00.
#4 The Christmas Concert
This year we are presenting “The Greatest Christmas Gift Ever” . Performances will be at 10:00a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 21, 2011. All guests are encouraged to bring a food donation for our hampers or Winnipeg Harvest.
#5 Grade 8 Christmas Raffle
Tickets are going quickly for our annual Christmas Dinner Raffle. For just a dollar a ticket, you have the chance of winning Christmas Dinner for the family. The lucky winner will walk away with a $250 gift certificate from Sobey’s!!!!! Monies collected by the Grade 8’s will go to funding their year end trip.
Wishing you all the best Christmas ever!
St. Emile Staff
NOVEMBER 2011
Future Hot Dog Days & Baking Requests
November22 Gr. 3 & 6
December - none
January 31- Gr. 4 & 5
February 28- Gr. 1 & 8
March 22- none
April 26- Gr. 3 & 6
May 20- Bike-a-thon
Hot Dogs $ 1 .25 Veggie Dogs $ 1 .25
Drinks $ .50 Water $ 1. 00
Baking $ .50
This is always a great volunteer opportunity! If you can, spend some time with us to help cook, package and distribute the hot dogs. There is a volunteer signup sheet in the foyer where you can let us know you’re availability.
When you do sign up, don’t forget to put your name in the Volunteer Sign Up binder in the office. Be sure to sign in your child’s name and grade as well. This will help the accountant keep good records.
No worries for the vegetarians! You can see by the list (in this article) there are veggie dogs available. All students eat in the gym and parents are welcome to join their child and bring siblings. There will be tickets sold at lunch as well for families.
All funds raised throughout the year will go towards the general funds of the Parents’ Association to be used to support the needs for programs such as the science program, audio visual , laminating and Artist in the School. Your support is always appreciated.
St. Emile Parents’ Association
December - none
January 31- Gr. 4 & 5
February 28- Gr. 1 & 8
March 22- none
April 26- Gr. 3 & 6
May 20- Bike-a-thon
Hot Dogs $ 1 .25 Veggie Dogs $ 1 .25
Drinks $ .50 Water $ 1. 00
Baking $ .50
This is always a great volunteer opportunity! If you can, spend some time with us to help cook, package and distribute the hot dogs. There is a volunteer signup sheet in the foyer where you can let us know you’re availability.
When you do sign up, don’t forget to put your name in the Volunteer Sign Up binder in the office. Be sure to sign in your child’s name and grade as well. This will help the accountant keep good records.
No worries for the vegetarians! You can see by the list (in this article) there are veggie dogs available. All students eat in the gym and parents are welcome to join their child and bring siblings. There will be tickets sold at lunch as well for families.
All funds raised throughout the year will go towards the general funds of the Parents’ Association to be used to support the needs for programs such as the science program, audio visual , laminating and Artist in the School. Your support is always appreciated.
St. Emile Parents’ Association
Visitors to the School!
For the safety and well being of all students and staff working within St. Emile School, all visitors to the school during regular hours ( 8:30 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.) are expected to check into the school office, sign in and wear a visitor’s tag if proceeding into the main building or gym area. The restricted areas for school visitors during school hours are: classrooms, including the school gym, as well as the staff room.
Exceptions to this policy are parents and guardians who are volunteering in classrooms, the gym, or the Pre-Kindergarten area during school hours.
Our Parents’ Association (PA) has now developed a parent lounge area in the school canteen, which will include: a table area with comfortable seating and a coffee maker as well. The PA is looking into other ways to make this lounge area comfortable for visiting parents and guardians working in the school. For any suggestions in this regard, please contact Lorraine Mitchell from our PA.
Thanks in advance for everyone’s cooperation in this important matter.
Bill Yaworsky
Exceptions to this policy are parents and guardians who are volunteering in classrooms, the gym, or the Pre-Kindergarten area during school hours.
Our Parents’ Association (PA) has now developed a parent lounge area in the school canteen, which will include: a table area with comfortable seating and a coffee maker as well. The PA is looking into other ways to make this lounge area comfortable for visiting parents and guardians working in the school. For any suggestions in this regard, please contact Lorraine Mitchell from our PA.
Thanks in advance for everyone’s cooperation in this important matter.
Bill Yaworsky
Thank You and Farewell!
Miss Charna Shewchuk, St. Emile School’s Pre-Kindergarten Instructor and Children’s Centre (SECC) Coordinator for the past three years, will be leaving her position effective Friday, November 18th, 2011. Miss Shewchuk will be taking on a new career path and opportunity with a sports management company in Winnipeg.
During Miss Charna Shewchuk’s tenure with the SECC, she has been instrumental in working with administration, SECC staff and the school board in furthering SECC’s programming, policy development and expansion.
Miss Shewchuk has also given generously of her time and efforts the past three years towards extracurricular activities and staff committees at St. Emile, including: coaching senior girls’ volleyball, marketing and communications, and the student council.
Thank you for all of your efforts on behalf of the St. Emile School community, Charna! All the very best to you in your new career path!!
During Miss Charna Shewchuk’s tenure with the SECC, she has been instrumental in working with administration, SECC staff and the school board in furthering SECC’s programming, policy development and expansion.
Miss Shewchuk has also given generously of her time and efforts the past three years towards extracurricular activities and staff committees at St. Emile, including: coaching senior girls’ volleyball, marketing and communications, and the student council.
Thank you for all of your efforts on behalf of the St. Emile School community, Charna! All the very best to you in your new career path!!
Welcome to the School and Staff Team...
St. Emile School has added two new members to the staff team! Welcome to Mrs. Serena Klos and Miss Lowina Fernando!
Mrs. Serena Klos is teaching part time in both the Grade One classroom and the early years’ physical education program. Mrs.Klos is also the volunteer coach for our developmental girls’ volleyball team.
Born and raised in the Transcona area of the city, and now living in Southdale, Serena Klos and her husband, Dwayne, have three children who all attend St. Emile School: Noah (Gr. 7); Brooke (Gr. 5) and Emma (Gr. 4).
Mrs. Serena Klos includes recreational baseball, exercising, reading, and needle crafts as some of her interests. Serena also shared that ongoing professional development was very important to her as a teacher!
When asked about her initial impressions of St. Emile School, Serena shared the following: “St. Emile School is sort of like your favorite slippers on a cold winter’s day! It’s comfortable, friendly and reliable, as well as constant and welcoming!”
Miss Lowina Fernando is working as a part time child care assistant in both our Before School and Pre-Kindergarten programs. Miss Fernando brings with her more than 20 years of experience working in early years’ programs both here in Winnipeg, as well as back home in Manila, Philippines.
An active member of the Legion of Mary for many years in the Philippines, as well as in Winnipeg, Miss Lowina Fernando also volunteers as a catechism teacher at St. Joseph’s Church during the school year. Miss Fernando is also a very talented author, having written and published several early years’ textbooks and teachers’ resources! Reading and cooking are also some of her interests. Lowina calls the northwest area of Winnipeg home.
Asked about her first impressions of St. Emile School, Miss Fernando commented: “St. Emile is a friendly school – students, staff and parents! Students seem happy, relaxed and respectful. I’m enjoying the adjustment of working with children here after having lived in the Philippines most of my life!”
Welcome to St. Emile, Mrs. Klos and Miss Fernando! We’re blessed to have you in our school community!
Mrs. Serena Klos is teaching part time in both the Grade One classroom and the early years’ physical education program. Mrs.Klos is also the volunteer coach for our developmental girls’ volleyball team.
Born and raised in the Transcona area of the city, and now living in Southdale, Serena Klos and her husband, Dwayne, have three children who all attend St. Emile School: Noah (Gr. 7); Brooke (Gr. 5) and Emma (Gr. 4).
Mrs. Serena Klos includes recreational baseball, exercising, reading, and needle crafts as some of her interests. Serena also shared that ongoing professional development was very important to her as a teacher!
When asked about her initial impressions of St. Emile School, Serena shared the following: “St. Emile School is sort of like your favorite slippers on a cold winter’s day! It’s comfortable, friendly and reliable, as well as constant and welcoming!”
Miss Lowina Fernando is working as a part time child care assistant in both our Before School and Pre-Kindergarten programs. Miss Fernando brings with her more than 20 years of experience working in early years’ programs both here in Winnipeg, as well as back home in Manila, Philippines.
An active member of the Legion of Mary for many years in the Philippines, as well as in Winnipeg, Miss Lowina Fernando also volunteers as a catechism teacher at St. Joseph’s Church during the school year. Miss Fernando is also a very talented author, having written and published several early years’ textbooks and teachers’ resources! Reading and cooking are also some of her interests. Lowina calls the northwest area of Winnipeg home.
Asked about her first impressions of St. Emile School, Miss Fernando commented: “St. Emile is a friendly school – students, staff and parents! Students seem happy, relaxed and respectful. I’m enjoying the adjustment of working with children here after having lived in the Philippines most of my life!”
Welcome to St. Emile, Mrs. Klos and Miss Fernando! We’re blessed to have you in our school community!
From the Parent's Association...
The Parents' Association meeting has been rescheduled to November 15th at 7:00 pm. This meeting will be the Annual General Meeting (AGM) here the executive positions will be voted for. All parents/guardians are members of the St. Emile P.A. and are encouraged to attend the monthly meetings.
If you are interested in becoming involved with your child's school please come to the meeting and find out what we are up to! If you have any questions please call Lorraine Mitchell at 256-8737.
If you are interested in becoming involved with your child's school please come to the meeting and find out what we are up to! If you have any questions please call Lorraine Mitchell at 256-8737.
New Hot Lunch Coordinator!
Thank you Tanya Macchia for coming forward and agreeing to take on the weekly hot lunch program. We would encourage anyone who is interested in volunteering for hot lunches to contact Tanya by leaving their phone number at the office. There are opportunities to volunteer in the mornings prior to the hot lunch day and also mid-morning to lunchtime on the hot lunch day. The volunteering is easy and fun. The next few dates are Friday, November 18 and Friday, December 2nd. Watch for the notices.
New Hot Dog Day Coordinator!!
Thank you Susan Bullee for taking over the monthly Hot Dog Days. Susan will be overseeing the monthly hot dog lunches and will be looking for volunteers approximately one week prior to the monthly Hot Dog Day.
If you are interested in volunteering, please leave your name and contact information with the office. The next Hot Dog Day is Tuesday, November 22. Baking will be provided by Grades 3 and 6.
No nuts please
If you are interested in volunteering, please leave your name and contact information with the office. The next Hot Dog Day is Tuesday, November 22. Baking will be provided by Grades 3 and 6.
No nuts please
Top Marks Uniforms...
There is a 60 day return policy with Top Marks which starts on the first day of school rather than on the day of receipt (July). Any purchases made after September 7th have a full 60 day exchange/return time. If you need to do any exchanges after Monday, November 7th your receipt will need to be included with the return. If you have any questions please call Lorraine Mitchell at 979-1049 or call the Service Desk at 1-800-667-7105. If you want to place an order please go online to www.topmarks.ca and enter our school code EMI01.
Parent Volunteers
Please be aware that if you are coming in to volunteer as a counter or to assemble information for any fundraiser, we ask that you do so in the canteen.
Due to the increase in staff and fundraising activities at this time of year, there is a shortage of space in the staffroom. The P.A. asks that you set yourself up in the canteen. Coffee and tea along with all the usual comforts will be provided. If you have any questions please call Lorraine Mitchell at 256-8737.
Due to the increase in staff and fundraising activities at this time of year, there is a shortage of space in the staffroom. The P.A. asks that you set yourself up in the canteen. Coffee and tea along with all the usual comforts will be provided. If you have any questions please call Lorraine Mitchell at 256-8737.
St. Emile School Board Annual General Meeting...
The annual general meeting (AGM) of the St. Emile School Board will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2011, 7:00 p.m. in the school gym. The meeting agenda will include messages from the pastor, chairperson and principal, the school’s finance report, as well as elections for board directors.
Parents and guardians of St. Emile School students who may be interested in serving on the school board can pick up a nomination form at the school office. All completed nomination forms must be submitted to the school office, prior to the AGM, by Wednesday, November 23rd. All parents and guardians are encouraged to attend the AGM!
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Volunteer Opportunity
St. Emile Policy Committee
Help us update and review the St. Emile School Policy Manual. Volunteer commitment of 2-4 hours per month: Document review via an email and monthly meetings. Please contact the Committee Chair: chris@showtheplanet.com
Parents and guardians of St. Emile School students who may be interested in serving on the school board can pick up a nomination form at the school office. All completed nomination forms must be submitted to the school office, prior to the AGM, by Wednesday, November 23rd. All parents and guardians are encouraged to attend the AGM!
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Volunteer Opportunity
St. Emile Policy Committee
Help us update and review the St. Emile School Policy Manual. Volunteer commitment of 2-4 hours per month: Document review via an email and monthly meetings. Please contact the Committee Chair: chris@showtheplanet.com
A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS WITH CHILDREN HAVING HIGH RISK ALLERGIES:
Please make certain that if your child needs to carry an epi-pen that it is transported in a personal, labeled pouch at all times while at school, and that the epi-pen itself has not expired its date.
We ask that parents/guardians bringing in baking check the ingrediences for nut content. This applies to the snacks you buy for your children’s’ lunches. Please read the contents carefully. If it reads, “may contain nuts” please do not bring it to school. Thank you so much for attention to this request.
St. Emile Staff
We ask that parents/guardians bringing in baking check the ingrediences for nut content. This applies to the snacks you buy for your children’s’ lunches. Please read the contents carefully. If it reads, “may contain nuts” please do not bring it to school. Thank you so much for attention to this request.
St. Emile Staff
Halloween Day Information...
The students are welcome to wear Halloween costumes but are not obliged to. They are encouraged to wear orange and black on this day as an alternative. Here are a few rules to follow when choosing a costume for your child:
1. Keep the costume light so that they don’t get too warm.
2. Costumes that depict violence or death will not be allowed (includes toy weapons, blood, etc.)
3. Try to keep the costumes of a fun nature like cartoon and storybook characters, sport stars, angels, etc.
4. Blue jeans (along with something black & orange) can be
STUDENTS CAN DONATE A TWOONIE ON OCTOBER 31, SUPPORTING UNICEF – UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S EMERGENCY FUND.
1. Keep the costume light so that they don’t get too warm.
2. Costumes that depict violence or death will not be allowed (includes toy weapons, blood, etc.)
3. Try to keep the costumes of a fun nature like cartoon and storybook characters, sport stars, angels, etc.
4. Blue jeans (along with something black & orange) can be
STUDENTS CAN DONATE A TWOONIE ON OCTOBER 31, SUPPORTING UNICEF – UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S EMERGENCY FUND.
Hot Dog Day Information
Future Hot Dog Days & baking requests:
October 25 Gr. 2 & 7
November22 Gr. 3 & 6
December - none
January 31 Gr. 4 & 5
February 28 Gr. 1 & 8
March 22 none
April 26 Gr. 3 & 6
May 20 Bike-a-thon
Hot Dogs $ 1 .25
Veggie Dogs $ 1 .25
Drinks $ .50
Water $ 1. 00
Baking $ .50
This is another great volunteer opportunity! If you can spend some time with us to help cook, package and distribute the hot dogs. There will be a volunteer signup sheet in the foyer where you can let us know you’re availability.
When you do sign up, don’t forget to put your name in the Volunteer Sign Up binder in the office. Be sure to 3 ST. EMILE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER –
sign in your child’s name and grade as well. This will help the accountant keep good records.
No worries for the vegetarians! You can see by the list (in this article) there are veggie dogs available. All students will eat in the gym and parents are welcome to join their child and bring siblings. There will be tickets sold at lunch as well for family.
All funds raised throughout the year will go towards the general funds of the Parents’ Association to be used to support the needs for programs such as the science program, audio visual , laminating and Artist in the School. Your support is always appreciated.
St. Emile Parents’ Association.
October 25 Gr. 2 & 7
November22 Gr. 3 & 6
December - none
January 31 Gr. 4 & 5
February 28 Gr. 1 & 8
March 22 none
April 26 Gr. 3 & 6
May 20 Bike-a-thon
Hot Dogs $ 1 .25
Veggie Dogs $ 1 .25
Drinks $ .50
Water $ 1. 00
Baking $ .50
This is another great volunteer opportunity! If you can spend some time with us to help cook, package and distribute the hot dogs. There will be a volunteer signup sheet in the foyer where you can let us know you’re availability.
When you do sign up, don’t forget to put your name in the Volunteer Sign Up binder in the office. Be sure to 3 ST. EMILE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER –
sign in your child’s name and grade as well. This will help the accountant keep good records.
No worries for the vegetarians! You can see by the list (in this article) there are veggie dogs available. All students will eat in the gym and parents are welcome to join their child and bring siblings. There will be tickets sold at lunch as well for family.
All funds raised throughout the year will go towards the general funds of the Parents’ Association to be used to support the needs for programs such as the science program, audio visual , laminating and Artist in the School. Your support is always appreciated.
St. Emile Parents’ Association.
Thanks for the Help!
St. Emile School thanks Miss Jodian Self for her part time volunteer teaching in the early years’ physical education program over the past two years (Kindergarten-Gr.3). Miss Self also volunteered her time and talent to organize several early years’ activity days for our students!
This past June , when the opportunity presented itself to the school to hire a part-time teacher for early years for grade one, French, and this particular physical education position, Miss Self’s volunteer teaching services were no longer required.
Our community has been truly blessed by Miss Self’s energy, enthusiasm and generosity! Thanks again for the valuable and much appreciated volunteering of her time and efforts at St. Emile School!
This past June , when the opportunity presented itself to the school to hire a part-time teacher for early years for grade one, French, and this particular physical education position, Miss Self’s volunteer teaching services were no longer required.
Our community has been truly blessed by Miss Self’s energy, enthusiasm and generosity! Thanks again for the valuable and much appreciated volunteering of her time and efforts at St. Emile School!
Entertainment Books are Due Back!
Thank you everyone for your hard work selling the Entertainment Books. Your support for this fundraiser was awesome! Now it’s time to bring back unsold books and money from sales. Mrs. Moneca Dueck has been busy as a bee, collecting, and tallying the sales. We thank Moneca for her hard work distributing and collecting.
Please bring in any unsold books and/or money to the office. Thank you in advance everyone.
Please bring in any unsold books and/or money to the office. Thank you in advance everyone.
I Love to Run Month and IWALK Week
Once again, the entire school is participating in I Love to Run Month. At different times during the day, classes will jog their way into a healthier lifestyle (and to stay warm if the weather isn’t).
In addition, we are participating in IWALK Week from October 3rd through 7th, 2011 with IWALK Day on Wednesday, October 5th, 2011. The week provides students with the opportunity to actively commute to school for their health, the environment, their community and their parent’s pocketbooks! Walking to school is a great way to build physical activity into your day, burns no greenhouse gases, gets more people active in the community and costs nothing!
We will be among the thousands of Manitoba schoolchildren who will join millions of others from over 43 countries to celebrate walking to school this October!
-Jean Weselowski, Gr . 4 Teacher &
“Our exercise guru”!
In addition, we are participating in IWALK Week from October 3rd through 7th, 2011 with IWALK Day on Wednesday, October 5th, 2011. The week provides students with the opportunity to actively commute to school for their health, the environment, their community and their parent’s pocketbooks! Walking to school is a great way to build physical activity into your day, burns no greenhouse gases, gets more people active in the community and costs nothing!
We will be among the thousands of Manitoba schoolchildren who will join millions of others from over 43 countries to celebrate walking to school this October!
-Jean Weselowski, Gr . 4 Teacher &
“Our exercise guru”!
St. Emile Parents’ Association News
Volunteer Opportunities! The Parents' Association has several positions available for you to volunteer in. To find out more about the following positions, please come to the first monthly PA meeting on Sept. 13, 2011. Till then, read on and see what position on the Parents’ Association would suit you.
Secretary- needed immediately (approximately 4 hours/month including monthly meeting on the second Tuesday of the month). Duties include taking minutes at the monthly meeting, monthly correspondence (minimal) and providing the office with information of the P.A's activities for the monthly newsletter. What a great way to know what’s going on in your child’s school!
St. Paul's Raffle Chairperson (October/November) The time required by the chairperson will be approximately 10 hours of time (total) plus an additional 12 hours with the other volunteers of the fundraiser. The more people involved the less time each person volunteers. So if you know of two or three people who are interested in doing this fundraiser please call. An information package for the raffle is available as is the assistance from all the P.A. members. This is a good money maker for the school!
Treasurer, January 2012. After many years of service Cassandra Ragbirsingh will be finishing her position of Treasurer. Cassandra is available to mentor the next Treasurer until June 2012 and would like to "hand over the reins" by January. The approximate time of volunteering for this position is 4 - 6 hours per month including the monthly P.A. meeting held on the second Tuesday September through June. The AGM is in October.
Mum's Pantry Chairperson, October. Mum's Pantry has been a fundraiser at St. Emile for many years and we would like to continue this. We are in need of a small team of people to distribute, collect and to submit the order forms to Mum's Pantry. The amount of time for this fundraiser is 10 to 12 hours. The more people involved the less volunteer time each person is needed for.
If you are interested in any of these positions, or if you are interested in working on the team for any of these fundraisers, please call Lorraine Mitchell at 256-8737. The executive of the P.A. will also be at the school daily and attending the St. Emile BBQ. You may approach any of us to speak about your volunteer opportunities.
Secretary- needed immediately (approximately 4 hours/month including monthly meeting on the second Tuesday of the month). Duties include taking minutes at the monthly meeting, monthly correspondence (minimal) and providing the office with information of the P.A's activities for the monthly newsletter. What a great way to know what’s going on in your child’s school!
St. Paul's Raffle Chairperson (October/November) The time required by the chairperson will be approximately 10 hours of time (total) plus an additional 12 hours with the other volunteers of the fundraiser. The more people involved the less time each person volunteers. So if you know of two or three people who are interested in doing this fundraiser please call. An information package for the raffle is available as is the assistance from all the P.A. members. This is a good money maker for the school!
Treasurer, January 2012. After many years of service Cassandra Ragbirsingh will be finishing her position of Treasurer. Cassandra is available to mentor the next Treasurer until June 2012 and would like to "hand over the reins" by January. The approximate time of volunteering for this position is 4 - 6 hours per month including the monthly P.A. meeting held on the second Tuesday September through June. The AGM is in October.
Mum's Pantry Chairperson, October. Mum's Pantry has been a fundraiser at St. Emile for many years and we would like to continue this. We are in need of a small team of people to distribute, collect and to submit the order forms to Mum's Pantry. The amount of time for this fundraiser is 10 to 12 hours. The more people involved the less volunteer time each person is needed for.
If you are interested in any of these positions, or if you are interested in working on the team for any of these fundraisers, please call Lorraine Mitchell at 256-8737. The executive of the P.A. will also be at the school daily and attending the St. Emile BBQ. You may approach any of us to speak about your volunteer opportunities.
St. Emile BBQ!
St. Emile’s Annual BBQ will be held on Wednesday, September 22nd between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m.
At the BBQ, there will be a table set up for the Parent Assoc., for gently used school uniforms along with Top Marks representatives. There will be more information sent home in the next few days.
At the BBQ, there will be a table set up for the Parent Assoc., for gently used school uniforms along with Top Marks representatives. There will be more information sent home in the next few days.
Uniform and Hot Dog Day Info...
If you have any gently used uniform items in good shape (clean, no stains, no holes) please drop them off at the office by Wednesday, September 21st. The items will be “for sale” by donation. Any non-logo'd items will be donated at the end of the day. If you have any questions, please call Lorraine Mitchell at 256-8737.
If you would like to volunteer for Hot Dog Day preparations please come to the canteen after dropping off your student and join a fun group of ladies. Coffee will be provided.
If you would like to volunteer for Hot Dog Day preparations please come to the canteen after dropping off your student and join a fun group of ladies. Coffee will be provided.
Entertainment Books are here once again...
Welcome back Parents, Students and Caregivers! We hope you all had a great summer! We are starting our Entertainment Book Fundraiser once again beginning now to Sept. 27th with great savings and fine prizes. The books sell for $30.00 each. There are also out-of town editions available. (The account number box for these is 850858.)
Purchasing more or returning unsold books will take place Sept 13, 20th and 27 at the lunch hour. Watch for a table set up the buying or returning.
Did you know that we raise $15 per sale?
That’s fantastic!! …so please, GET SELLING!
St. Emile Parents’ Association
Purchasing more or returning unsold books will take place Sept 13, 20th and 27 at the lunch hour. Watch for a table set up the buying or returning.
Did you know that we raise $15 per sale?
That’s fantastic!! …so please, GET SELLING!
St. Emile Parents’ Association
Hot Dog Day is Coming...
The first Hot Dog Day will be held on Tuesday, September 27. Grades 1 and 8 will be responsible to bring baking for that day. Please be aware that St. Emile asks that you do not use nuts in any of your baking. Please read all labels if you are purchasing baking. The cost of lunch is:
Hot Dogs $ 1 .25
Veggie Dogs $ 1 .25
Drinks $ .50
Water $ 1. 00
Baking $ .25
This is another great volunteer opportunity! If you can spend some time with us to help cook, package and distribute the hot dogs. There will be a volunteer signup sheet in the foyer where you can let us know you’re availability. Hot lunches will always be listed on the monthly calendars, and Hot Dog Days are once a month.
No worries for the vegetarians! You can see by the list (in this article) there are veggie dogs available. All students will eat in the gym and parents are welcome to join their child and bring siblings. There will be tickets sold at lunch as well for family.
All funds raised throughout the year will go towards the general funds of the Parents’ Association to be used to support the needs for programs such as the science program, audio visual , laminating and Artist in the School. Your support is always appreciated.
St. Emile Parents’ Association
Hot Dogs $ 1 .25
Veggie Dogs $ 1 .25
Drinks $ .50
Water $ 1. 00
Baking $ .25
This is another great volunteer opportunity! If you can spend some time with us to help cook, package and distribute the hot dogs. There will be a volunteer signup sheet in the foyer where you can let us know you’re availability. Hot lunches will always be listed on the monthly calendars, and Hot Dog Days are once a month.
No worries for the vegetarians! You can see by the list (in this article) there are veggie dogs available. All students will eat in the gym and parents are welcome to join their child and bring siblings. There will be tickets sold at lunch as well for family.
All funds raised throughout the year will go towards the general funds of the Parents’ Association to be used to support the needs for programs such as the science program, audio visual , laminating and Artist in the School. Your support is always appreciated.
St. Emile Parents’ Association
NO CELL PHONES DURING SCHOOL HOURS!
While we recognize the communication and safety benefits of cell phones outside of school, students are reminded that cell phone use is not allowed on St. Emile School property during school hours. The potential disruptions and privacy violations caused by phone calls, texting or camera phone use during school hours warrants this policy.
Students who violate this policy will have their cell phone confiscated and returned only after their parents/guardians accompany them to the school office to claim it.
Students who violate this policy will have their cell phone confiscated and returned only after their parents/guardians accompany them to the school office to claim it.
A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS WITH CHILDREN HAVING HIGH RISK ALLERGIES:
Please make certain that if your child needs to carry an epi-pen that it is transported in a personal, labeled pouch at all times while at school, and that the epi-pen itself has not expired its date. St. Emile School participates in a national free medic alert ID Program. The office has more information for interested parents.
All parents/guardians sending bake sale items or classroom birthday cakes are reminded to avoid using peanuts of any kind. Everyone’s support of our “please avoid all nuts” policy is very much appreciated.
All parents/guardians sending bake sale items or classroom birthday cakes are reminded to avoid using peanuts of any kind. Everyone’s support of our “please avoid all nuts” policy is very much appreciated.
ST. EMILE SCHOOL PRIORITIES 2011-12
All Schools in the province of Manitoba are expected to set priorities (goals) for every new school year. These goals are part of the greater curriculum, instructional and program development for all of our students. Manitoba Education is the governing body for education in the province. They set priorities in the six categories listed here. All schools in the province, including St. Emile, base their school level priorities within these categories.
St. Emile’s priorities are initially developed by the school staff in consultation with our school board and Manitoba Education. Parent and guardian input is encouraged as these priorities help to support the greater overall development of our students.
1. Focus on design process and scientific inquiry components of the
K-8 science curriculum (i.e. teacher training, material resources support).
2. Continue the development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) programming for students and staff including:
- ICT needs to be teacher driven with an emphasis on meeting needs of students’ curricular outcomes.
- direct financial resources towards professional development and release time for teachers and library technician.
3. Continue to grow as a faith-based community and UNESCO Associated school through various activities and projects at the local, national and global level.
4. Implement a school-wide math assessment of students’ numeracy skills in grades 1-8.
St. Emile’s priorities are initially developed by the school staff in consultation with our school board and Manitoba Education. Parent and guardian input is encouraged as these priorities help to support the greater overall development of our students.
1. Focus on design process and scientific inquiry components of the
K-8 science curriculum (i.e. teacher training, material resources support).
2. Continue the development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) programming for students and staff including:
- ICT needs to be teacher driven with an emphasis on meeting needs of students’ curricular outcomes.
- direct financial resources towards professional development and release time for teachers and library technician.
3. Continue to grow as a faith-based community and UNESCO Associated school through various activities and projects at the local, national and global level.
4. Implement a school-wide math assessment of students’ numeracy skills in grades 1-8.
Cold Canned Juices for Sale
The Grade Four Class will again be selling cold canned juices for lunch. Beginning Sept. 12, Grade Four students will go to all classes to take orders right after morning announcements and will distribute them at lunch. Apple and Orange, and will be available for $1.00 each. All proceeds will go towards charitable projects at the school. We thank you in advance for your support.
Healthy Schools / Healthy Living!
Breakfast First
Research shows that there are many really good reasons for your family to enjoy breakfast each day. Studies have found that:
Breakfast helps you meet your nutrient needs.
Breakfast provides essential vitamins and minerals for healthy growth and development. Children who skip breakfast may not make up for missed nutrients later in the day.
Children who eat breakfast do better at school.
Eating breakfast is associated with improved memory skills, better test grades and greater school attendance rates. Children who miss breakfast may feel tired and hungry, and find it hard to concentrate.
Breakfast is linked to healthier body weights.
People who regularly eat breakfast have healthier body weights than those who skip breakfast.
Breakfast eaters have healthier lifestyle habits.
Children and adults who eat breakfast tend to make healthy food choices throughout the day and are more physically active than those who skip breakfast.
Eating breakfast can help kids learn how to eat well.
Breakfast is an ideal time to role model healthy eating for your children. It's easy to teach kids simple meal planning and preparation skills when you eat breakfast together. No Time? Try these time saving tips to help your family make time for breakfast:
-Make it a rule that all homework is done before bed.
-Have your kids prepare their school clothes at night.
-Get lunches packed and in the fridge in the evening.
-Keep breakfast items handy for kids on lower shelves.
-Set the table for breakfast before you tuck into bed.
-Have a variety of quick and easy breakfast foods on hand.
-Keep the television turned off on school mornings.
Research shows that there are many really good reasons for your family to enjoy breakfast each day. Studies have found that:
Breakfast helps you meet your nutrient needs.
Breakfast provides essential vitamins and minerals for healthy growth and development. Children who skip breakfast may not make up for missed nutrients later in the day.
Children who eat breakfast do better at school.
Eating breakfast is associated with improved memory skills, better test grades and greater school attendance rates. Children who miss breakfast may feel tired and hungry, and find it hard to concentrate.
Breakfast is linked to healthier body weights.
People who regularly eat breakfast have healthier body weights than those who skip breakfast.
Breakfast eaters have healthier lifestyle habits.
Children and adults who eat breakfast tend to make healthy food choices throughout the day and are more physically active than those who skip breakfast.
Eating breakfast can help kids learn how to eat well.
Breakfast is an ideal time to role model healthy eating for your children. It's easy to teach kids simple meal planning and preparation skills when you eat breakfast together. No Time? Try these time saving tips to help your family make time for breakfast:
-Make it a rule that all homework is done before bed.
-Have your kids prepare their school clothes at night.
-Get lunches packed and in the fridge in the evening.
-Keep breakfast items handy for kids on lower shelves.
-Set the table for breakfast before you tuck into bed.
-Have a variety of quick and easy breakfast foods on hand.
-Keep the television turned off on school mornings.
