ST. JOAN OF ARC ELEMENTARY/JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

7970 Wentworth Drive S.W. T3H 0K2

Phone: 403-500-2107 Fax: 403-500-2307

http://www.cssd.ab.ca/schools/stjoanofarc

January Newsletter 2018

Inside This Issue:

Professional

Development Day/

Teacher’s Convention/

Family Day

Calendars for

2018-2019

School Year

Canteen

School Zone

Traffic Safety

Catholic

Community

of Caring

School Council

Cavalier Foundation

Cavalier Athletics

CCSD Nights

Calgary Flames

High School

Registration/

Open Houses

January/February

Calendar

of Events

Health News

St Michael

Parish News

Message From Administration

Welcome back everyone! We do hope that you had an opportunity to spend some

quality time with your family and friends during the holiday season.

The month of December allowed us the opportunity to gather as a community and

to celebrate together. The Advent Mass was a great success. I would like to thank

all families, students and teachers who attended this Mass, which made it a huge success. A special

thank you goes to Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Cornett-Ching and Mr. Newton for helping prepare music for

both the Mass and the wonderful Christmas Carols performed by our Choir students. If you were

there you know how beautiful the Choir sounded, which helped us kick-off the Christmas season.

Also, thank you to all families who donated money and/or books to help support St. Peter School. We

raised a total of $918.00 for our partner school!

The 2017 Junior High Christmas concert and the spectacular Drama per-

formance, Christmas in the Land of OZ, were also huge successes. Thank

you to Mr. Panteluk, Mrs. Quartararo and all teachers, students and parents

involved in these productions. Thank you, also, to all the incredible parent volunteers who decorated the

school and organized our fantastic 2017 Christmas Family Dance.

We are now ready to begin the second half of our school year together,

and we look forward to new learning, exciting activities and new friend-

ships. Our youngest and our oldest students will encounter some great changes in the coming months.

The grade 9 students have begun the transition process into Senior High. There will be many Open

House opportunities and presentations from various schools. Our kindergarten students will also be

transitioning into a full day of school for Gr.1 next year. Please watch for information on a Gr. 1 Ori-

entation, which will happen in the spring to answer any questions and to help prepare for this transi-

tion.

This New Year is a time to look forward to new goals and challenges. Please take a few moments

with your child to set new goals for the remainder of the school year. Begin the conversation by ask-

ing your child what they could do to ensure continued success. This may involve academic work;

however, it could also involve other categories such as developing social skills, being more aware of

the needs of others, and trying to help those in need. It may also involve healthy lifestyle choices

such as eating better foods, helping the family to prepare healthy lunches, exercising at least three

times a week, and maybe cutting down on the amount of sugar eaten – less pop, treats and candy. We

still have another six months left of school so it’s not too late to start making a difference!

Finally, we will have a New Year celebration on Jan. 23rd starting at 1:30pm here at the school.

Please note there is also a Professional Development day for all teachers scheduled for Jan. 26th,

which means there will be no classes for K-9 students on this date; please mark your calendars.

I hope 2018 brings love, laughter and good health to you and your home.

Sincerely,

Mr. R. Paolozzi

Professional Development Day, Teachers’ Convention and Family Day

Parents are reminded that Friday January 26 is a Professional Development day there will be no

classes.

As well Thursday, February 15 and Friday, February 16 is Teachers’

Convention and there will be no classes for all students.

Monday, February 19 is Family Day and there will be no classes for all students.

Calendars for 2018-2019 School Year

The District Calendars for 2018-2019 are now finalized. The following calendar documents can be found at the district’s

Internet site at: https://www.cssd.ab.ca/Calendars/Pages/Default.aspx

Canteen News

An updated Canteen menu can be found on our school website at:

https://www.cssd.ab.ca/schools/stjoanofarc/Students/Canteen/Pages/default.aspx

School Zone Traffic Safety

The Safety of the children attending St. JOA is being seriously compromised because traffic laws are not being followed.

Community members and staff at St. JOA are very concerned.

We ask that you please consider your actions while driving within the school zone, the consequences of an accident could

be devastating.

Children learn what they see, please consider what they are learning and be sure to teach well:

Do you always use the cross walks?

It is not safe to stop in the middle of the street and allow your child to jump out into traffic.

Passing in a school or playground zone is against the law.

Bus zones are reserved for busses during school hours, even temporary or short term parking in these areas must be

avoided.

U-Turns in a school zone are not only illegal, but in a busy area like ours, they are very dangerous.

Cross walks need to be kept clear so they can be utilized when necessary. Vehicles are to be parked 5m from the cross-

walk.

We realize parking is very limited at St. JOA and traffic before and after school is very congested. The safety of the chil-

dren is always our first priority. Please drive safely!

“Ask, and it will be given you;”

Sandwich Friday

Our next Sandwich Friday will be Thursday, January 25, 2018. Junior High is still collecting donations as they

would like to provide a dinner rather than a breakfast for clients at the Drop-In Centre. We will also be having a

spirit day that day - Crazy Hair Day.

St. Peter’s School

A big thank you to the St. Joan of Arc Families who so kindly supported our Christmas collection for St. Peter’s

School. Together we raised $918.00 and collected a box of books. Our donation will help St. Peter’s School pro-

vide students with opportunities and programs that would not be available without our financial support.

Mission Mexico

Thank you to our St Joan of Arc Families who donated to Mission Mexico we raised $351.00 for this worthy

cause.

Children’s Hospital

The cast and crew of this year’s Drama production (Christmas in the Land of Oz) decided to donate the proceeds

from their play to the children’s hospital. They raised $568.

St. Michael’s Catholic Community Priest Visits St. Joan of Arc

St. Joan of Arc staff and students would like to acknowledge Father Pilmaiken for visiting some of our classes

prior to our Christmas break. He had been answering questions and discussing the Advent season with the stu-

dents. We look forward to more school visits in the new year.

St Joan of Arc School—A Catholic Community of Caring

SCHOOL COUNCIL

News from the School Council

Thank you to the 14 parents who attended the recent Student Council Meeting.

Next Meeting is Wednesday January 17, 2018

FUNDRAISER SUCCESS..!!

Thank you to all those who purchased product and who volunteered for the FUND FORWARD

FUNDRAISER

Parents had the opportunity to purchase meat, seafood and baked goods to support the school council initiatives.

Thank you to all those who decorated, set up and to those who volunteered for the CHRISTMAS DANCE!

AN SPECIAL EXTRA THANK YOU to all of you students and families who attended the dance, shopped at the

market and to the market vendors for your support!

Your volunteer support is always appreciated! Get involved!

Contact sandyblair@shaw.ca

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CAVALIER FOUNDATION

The Cavalier Foundation is looking for a parent volunteer to fill the role of Vice President. This volunteer role

requires 4 evening meetings per school year and working closely with the President on any grant applications.

For more details and information about the Cavaliers Foundation and the role of Vice President, please contact

Sheldon Ibach at spibach@telus.net.

The Cavalier Foundations next meeting will be Wednesday January 17th, 2018 at 7:30pm in the Learning

Commons. All parents are invited and encourage to attend. The Cavaliers Foundation would like to wish our

St. Joan of Arc families a safe and happy holiday season.

St. Bernadette School Participat es in Arts Sm arts

Sr. Basketball

Sr. Teams played in the third Western Basketball Classic in conjunction with St. Greg’s School.

Congratulations to St. Elizabeth Seton who finished in 1st place in the Sr. Boys Tournament. St. Joan of Arc finished in

4th.

Congratulations to St. Gregory School who finished in 1st place in the Sr. Girls Tournament . St Joan of Arc girls came in

2nd.

Jr. Basketball

Basketball tryouts have started and the team will start their practices in January. There will be a JR Cavalier Classic Bas-

ketball tournament February 1 and 2.

Good luck to all students trying out and during the season.

Intramurals

Intramurals will restart in the new year for both elementary and JH students.

Dance

St. Joan of Arc is pleased to offer Dance instruction to all students from Kindergarten to Grade 9, starting

January 8. Students will be receiving instruction during regularly scheduled physical education classes. Soundkreations

will offer a high energy class of Hip Hop Dance for St. Joan of Arc students.

Ski Trip

St. Joan of Arc is also excited for the first Ski trip to Nakiska for Grade 9 students January 25.

energetic and non-stop resulting in a great workout and a ton of fun. Each workshop/class is designed to meet a groups needs f

n-one to large groups, beginner to advanced. DBV is pleased to say that it is reaching students of all ages with loads o have never

attempted any form of dance b

energetic and non-stop resulting in a great workout and a ton of fun. Each workshop/class is designed to meet a groups needs f

n-one to large groups, beginner to advanced. DBV is pleased to say that it is reaching students of all ages with loads o have never

attempted any form of dance b

January 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 New Year’s Day

2 3 4 5 6

7 8 Day 1 School

Re-opens

9 Day 2 Jr Boys Basketball at St.

Basil 4:00-5:00

SR Basketball

Tri-Meet Boys @ St. Joan

4:00-7:00 /Girls @ St.

Michael 4:00-6:00

10 Day 3 11 Day 4 Fun Food-Extreme

Pita

12 Day 5

13

14 15 Day 6 SR Basketball

Tri-Meet Boys @ St.

Marguerite Bourgeoys

5:00-7:00/Girls @ St.

Brigid 4:00-6:00

16 Day 1 Div II Cavaliers

Free Throw

Competition

3:30-5:30

17 Day 2 Volunteer Orientation

6:00pm

School Council Meeting

6:30pm

Cavalier Foundation

Meeting 7:30pm

18 Day 3 19 Day 4 20

21 22 Day 5

23 Day 6 New Year’s

Celebration/Liturgy

1:30pm

Gr3 Claymation

SR Basketball

Tri-Meet Boys @ St.

Ambrose 4:00-7:00/Girls

@ St. Joan 5:00-7:00

24 Day 1 Gr3 Claymation

25 Day 2 Gr3 Claymation

Gr9 Skiing - Nakiska

Sandwich

Friday

Spirit Day-Crazy

Hair Day

26 Professional

Development Day

K-9

27

28 29 Day 3

30 Day 4 SR Basketball

Tri-Meet Boys @ St.

Joan 4:00-7:00/Girls

@ St. James 5:00-7:00

Gr9 Vaccinations

Round 2

31 Day 5 GR8 Canadian Mental

Health Presentations

Dance K-9 Jan 8-23

Dance K-9 Jan 8-23

Dance K-9 Jan 8-23

February 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Day 6 JR Boys

Basketball

Tournament

4:00-6:00pm

Fun Food-Bubble

Sushi

2 Day 1 JR Girls

Basketball

Tournament

4:00-6:00pm

Classroom

Photos

3

4 5 Day 2 6 Day 3 7 Day 4 GR9 St. Mary’s

Shadow Day

8 Day 5 9 Day 6 10

11 12 Day 1 GR7 Skiing-

Winsport

13 Day 2 Shrove Tuesday

Breakfast

JH Science Fair

14 Day 3 Ash Wednesday

Liturgy 10:15am

Spirit Day-Wear

Red or Pink

Fun Food-Booster

Juice

15 Teachers’

Convention

16 Teachers’

Convention

17

18 19 Family Day

20 Day 4 21 Day 5 Volunteer Orienta-

tion 6:00pm

School Council

Meeting 6:30pm

22 Day 6 23 Day 1 Bishop McGrattan

Visiting St Joan

Sandwich Friday

Spirit Day-Hat Day

Jump Rope for

Heart Kickoff

Presentation

24

25 26 Day 2 27 Day 3 GR4 to Hitmen

Game

28 Day 4 Pink Shirt Day

5W Open Minds Science School Feb 26-Mar 2