St. Peter School Newsletter

720-58th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2A 5L9 Telephone: 403-500-2079 Fax: 403-500-2279

B. Campbell- Principal A. Hulse- Assistant Principal www.cssd.ab.ca/schools/stpeter

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February 2018 If I had my child to raise over

I’d build self-esteem first and the house later

I’d finger paint more and point the finger less

I would do less correcting and more connecting

I’d take my eyes off my watch and watch with my eye

I’d take more hikes and fly more kites

I would care to know less and know more to care

I’d stop playing serious and seriously play

I would run through more fields and gaze at more stars

I would do more hugging and less tugging

I’d see the oak tree in the acorn more often

I would be firm less often and affirm much more

I’d care less about the love of power

More about the power of love

                                                                                                    

MESSAGE FROM ADMINISTRATION As we look to the second half of the school year, we celebrate the many accomplishments and activities of the past months and look forward to the busy time ahead as the days get longer and the weather gets warmer. We begin the celebration of Lent this month. Lent is like a time out. The Church says to each one of us, ‘Go out into the desert like Jesus and with Jesus.” Lent is a time out to regain control of our lives; a time to recognize how our actions affect others; a time out to do the right thing for its own sake; a time out to consider the changes that we need to make in our behaviors and what preparations we need to make in our lives as we journey towards Easter. May your Lenten journey bring you into deeper relationship with Jesus. God Bless Mr. B. Campbell Mr. A. Hulse Principal Assistant Principal  

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION  Kindergarten registration for the 2018-2019 school year is ongoing. To register your child for Kindergarten, your child must turn 5 on or before February 28, 2019.    To register, the following is required:    Child’s birth certificate  Parent or child baptismal certificate    Please contact the office for registration forms.      

TEACHERS’ CONVENTION AND FAMILY DAY  Parents and students are reminded that there is no school on February 15 - 16 because teachers will be attending their annual conference. There is also no school on Monday, February 19th because of the Family Day holiday.    

ACCOUNTABILITY SURVEY  As an annual check-up on the education system, the Accountability Pillar provides an opportunity for Alberta Education and school authorities to ensure that we are equipping students for success.    The Accountability Pillar uses a set of 16 indicators. Data on these indicators consists of surveys of students, parents and teachers on various aspects of education quality, student outcomes such as dropout and high school completion rates, and provincial assessments of student learning.    From January to the end of February, Alberta Education will be conducting the annual Accountability Pillar Survey. In January, parents of students in grade 4 will receive a survey in the mail from Alberta Education. In February, students in grades 4, 5 and 6 and all teachers will be completing their surveys online at school.    All surveys are anonymous and ask questions about experiences with your school. In addition to English and French, the parent survey is available in Chinese, Punjabi, Arabic, Blackfoot, Cree, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog and Urdu.    Your participation in the survey helps provide important information on the quality of education your child is receiving, so we encourage you to return your survey promptly.  

 

STUDENTS WITH ILLNESS  This is certainly the season of colds, flus, etc. Frequently students come to the office not feeling well. We call parents in these cases to pick up students and to take them home. In the event that we cannot reach a parent, we try to make the student as comfortable as possible until someone is able to pick him/her up. Please keep your child at home if he/she is sick.    If you have changed work or cell phone numbers, please update the office so that we can have a contact number in case of emergencies.   BOOK BUS The Calgary Public Library continues to visit us twice a month with their book bus. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to access library books right here at school! Thank you to the public library for allowing us to take part in this program. ASH WEDNESDAY Parents are welcome to join us as we begin our Lenten journey on Wednesday, February 14th with our Ash Wednesday liturgy. Ashes will be distributed during this liturgy at 2:00pm.

CALGARY FLAMES DAY Several members of the Calgary Flames team with be here to kick off the annual Reading Give It A Shot reading campaign. Our school was chosen as the location to launch this year’s campaign due to our awesome level of participation last year. Keep an eye on the tv news on Friday and watch for our students!!

CALGARY READS READING RALLY On Thursday, February 8th at 2:00pm, students in grades one and two will take part in a reading rally sponsored by our partners in literacy - Calgary Reads. Many volunteers will be here to spend some time reading in the gym with our students. It’s a fantastic opportunity to spend some quality time with a good book. MOVIE NIGHT School Council is sponsoring a movie night on Thursday, February 8th beginning at 5:30pm. All family members are welcome to join us to watch Despicable Me 3. What a great way to spend a few hours as a family eating popcorn and watching a movie in the gym. Please return your forms to the office asap. SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING The next school council meeting will be held on Monday, February 12th at 6:00pm in the staffroom. All parents are welcome to attend. School council and our Friends of St. Peter School Foundation continue to work hard at raising funds for a new playground. We thank them for their efforts. STAFF vs STUDENTS GAME The next school spirit building opportunity for a staff vs students game will be on Friday, February 9th. Students and teachers will take part in a fun filled game of hockey. Who will win? Drop by and see!

SHROVE TUESDAY BREAKFAST On Tuesday morning, February 13th, students will be treated to a breakfast consisting of pancakes and sausages, to prepare for the beginning of Lent. Many thank to the Knights of Columbus from Holy Trinity parish for preparing this scrumptious meal. VALENTINE’S DAY Because Valentine’s Day is on Ash Wednesday, we will be moving any classroom Valentine’s Day celebrations to Tuesday, February 13th. Teachers may choose to allow students the opportunity to share cards or small treats on Tuesday, but Ash Wednesday will be kept as a day of holiness. Please refrain from sending any treats or cards to school on Wednesday.

PINK SHIRT DAY As a day to stand up against bullying and to promote friendliness and acceptance, we will be having our annual Pink Shirt Day on Thursday, February 22nd. Students and staff are encouraged to wear pink that day.                            

EVERGREEN THEATRE On Friday, February 23rd, students will have a wonderful opportunity to watch a play production put on by Evergreen Theatre. The play, called A Sinking Island, is a humerous examination of the changes in the ocean environment.

ACTIVE LEARNERS VIRTUE AWARDS Mercy L. Dawit G. Roger P. Kzia S. Diya S. Abiel Y. Alicia M. Lucy A. Theo C. Daniel N. Kidus A. Lani T. Sarah D. Jacob H. Gloria L. Miko T. Kate S. Alyshia H. Isaiah O. Elora P. Destiny D. Khoa N. Awut K. Hannah B. Jordan K. Sem T. Jennifer I. Rhaine S. Luisa F. Alysa W. Darius R. Aelaf L. Jared S. Lula M. Sophia W. Cindy C. Zian H. Yvonne J. Caleb C. Joshua K. Markien S. Abraham G. Sophie L. John A. Mia N. Akolde M. Kol P. Dwayne S.

  Jade N.  Samuel K.           Beau B. Jenny H. Brooke N. Leanne P. Angielyn C. Zaira R. Apuk D.

1000 Fifth Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 4T9 403-500-2000 www.cssd.ab.ca

CALGARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT MONTHLY NEWS

ConnectionsFEBRUARY 2018

The 2018 District Day with the Calgary HitmenJoin our Calgary Catholic community for our annual District Day with the Calgary Hitmen! All students, staff, family and friends are invited to cheer on the Hitmen as they face off against the Edmonton Oil Kings on Friday, February 23, 2018 at 7 p.m. at the Saddledome. There’s something for everyone at this Lunar Celebration game with face-painters, glow-sticks, school mascots, for-tune cookie prizes, dragon dancers and post-game fireworks. Tickets are only $12 and $2 from every ticket, as well as 50/50 sales, goes back to our schools through the Calgary Catholic Education Foundation. The Foundation provides additional funds for enhanced learning opportunities for our students. Learn more on our website under News.

Kindergarten RegistrationAll CCSD elementary schools offer a half-day kindergarten program. Depending on total kindergar-ten enrolment, schools may offer a choice of morning or afternoon classes on a first-come, first-served basis. To register for kindergarten in September 2018, children must turn four years old on or before March 1, 2018. Your child’s birth certificate is required at the time of registration. To register, contact your local Calgary Catholic school or visit the website under Parents/Registration to learn more.

High School Open HousesCalgary Catholic School District high schools host annual open house nights in January and Febru-ary to provide prospective students and their parents the opportunity to learn more about district high schools and the programs offered. Please visit our website under News or the high school’s website for additional details.

Evening Credit CoursesThe Calgary Catholic School District offers a variety of Evening Credit Courses in semester II (February–June 2018). These courses are available to all high school students, as well as adult learners. Courses will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. To learn more or to register, please visit the CCSD website under Students/Academic Support/Evening Credit Courses.

Teachers’ Convention & Family DayThere will be no classes on Thursday, February 15 and Friday, February 16 for Teachers’ Convention, as well as Monday, February 19 for Family Day. We hope everyone is able to enjoy quality time with family.

Did you know?

Our annual District Day with the Calgary Hitmen will take place on Friday, February 23. Check the district website for more in-formation and to buy your tickets today.

 

 

Virtue: Kindness February 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

        1 Day 6

2 Day 1

Hot Lunch‐Spaghetti Bake  

Calgary Flames Day

3

4 5 Day 2

Hot Lunch‐ Turkey meatballs with sweet & sour sauce & veg fried rice  

6 Day 3 CIWA (9:00&12:30)   Hymn Sing  BFG (2:15pm) 

7 Day 4  

Hot Lunch‐ Beef Goulash    It’s a Crime Not to Read  

 Book Bus (PM)

8 Day 5

Reading Rally  (Gr.1&2 2:00‐3:00) Movie Night (5:30‐7:30)

9 Day 6  

Hot Lunch‐ Chicken Drumsticks with BBQ sauce & Steamed Rice 

10

11 12 Day 1

Hot lunch‐ Beef Lasagna 

Puppy room (10:00‐11:00)

13 Day 2

Shrove Tuesday Breakfast  

Pre‐K Cultural Night  (6:00‐8:00)

14 Day 3

Ash Wednesday Liturgy (2:00pm)  Hot lunch‐ Perogies Red & White Day  Hymn Sing  

15 Teachers' Convention NO CLASSES

16 Teachers' Convention NO CLASSES

17

18 19 Family Day NO CLASSES

20 Day 4 21 Day 5

Hot lunch‐ Shepherd’s Pie  

Family Learning Night  

Book Bus (PM)  

22 Day 6

Pink Shirt Day  

23 Day 1

Hot lunch‐ Macaroni & Cheese 

Virtue Awards‐ Kindness 

Spirit Day (Twin Day) 

24

25 26 Day 2

Hot Lunch‐ Butter Chicken & Steamed Rice  

27 Day 3

Hymn Sing  

28 Day 4

Hot Lunch‐ Beef Stew with WWBuns   Scientists in School  (4 O’Brien pm)  

     

 

 

             Virtue: Gentleness                         March 2018 SUNDAY  MONDAY  TUESDAY  WEDNESDAY  THURSDAY  FRIDAY  SATURDAY  

      

      

        

1                  Day 5          

 2                  Day 6                                    Class Pictures  

3  

 4       

5                            Day 1     5/6C to Police School   

6                  Day 2  5/6C to Police School   

7                  Day 3    5/6C to Police School Hymn Sing  Book Bus    

8                  Day 4 5/6C to Police School Scientist in School  (5D am)  

 9                  Day 5  BFG (2:15) 

10  

11   12                   Day 6      

13                          Day 1       

14                   Day 2 Family Learning Night 

15                   Day 3  Hymn Sing  Star Lab Arrives   

16                  Day 4  Green Day  

17  

 18   19                  Day 5  Book Fair  

 20                  Day 6 It’s Not a Crime to Read (pm)  Book Fair 

 21                 Day 1  Book Fair  Parent Conferences (4:30‐7:30pm) 

22      Parent Conferences‐  (9:00‐11:30 &  1:00‐3:00)  NO CLASSES    

23    PD DAY NO CLASSES       

 24 

25                        

 26                         Day 2             

27                          Day 3    Hymn Sing  

28                          Day 4          

29                   Day 5      Holy Thursday  Virtue Awards‐Gentleness  Spirit Day    

30  Good Friday Easter Break begins  NO CLASSES    

31