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Stonebridge Slate www.ourstonebridge.ca Winter 2017/2018 77
SCA BOARD MEMBERS 2017-2018
President Alena Sherwood
Vice President of Operations Michelle Martel-André
Vice President of Community Engagement
Michelle Donald
Treasurer Rish Malhotra
Secretary Caitlin Gill
Special Events Coordinator Tarra Unterschute
Newsletter Communications Coordinators
Nadine Kanigan Heather Tones White
Online Communications Coordinator Vivian Balajonda
Volunteer and Memberships Tyler Strand
Soccer Coordinator Blair Pisio
Basketball Coordinator Paul Fraser
Indoor Programs Tracy Scarlett
Rink Coordinator open
Community Watch Coordinator open
Members at Large
Michelle Pharis William Kuchapski
Matt Strawson Alexis Dahl
Andrew Clarke Joel Anderson Neil Seaman
President’s Message
Good day, neighbours! Updates from the Stonebridge Community Association: our Annual General Meeting was in September, where a new executive was voted in, and some amendments were made to our bylaws. One change that we’ve made is to move our AGM to April instead of September, to avoid having a board changeover right at the beginning of our fall activities. So, look out for another AGM announcement coming up in the new year!
We had another successful Movie in the Park event in September, which is a favourite for many of our Stonebridge residents. A huge thank you to all our sponsors and volunteers for making this a successful event. Next up is our Trade and Craft Show on Saturday, November 25th in Chief Whitecap School Gym, from 10am to 4pm, which is a great start to the holiday season!
Winter programming is coming up, with registration beginning online on December 27th and programs starting up in January. More details are available in this newsletter, with updates on our website as they come available – ourstonebridge.ca.
We are always looking for further support and volunteers to help with community events and initiatives. With increased volunteer support your community can provide more services. The community association has been approached with the idea of organizing a community patrol, or fundraising for a skating rink, so if you would like to volunteer to head up either of these programs, please let me know at [email protected]. It takes volunteers like you to transform ideas into action.
Always look to our website for the latest community and civic news, City of Saskatoon updates, and programs offered by the community association. You can also follow our community association page on Facebook for notifications on what we’ve got coming up.
You can contact me with feedback or suggestions at [email protected].
Alena Sherwood Stonebridge Community Association
City Councillor, Ward 7 Mairin Loewen
[email protected] 306.229.5298
Inside This Issue:
Winter Programming – Page 2
Stonebridge Schools Updates from the Principals – Page 3
Shop Local – Shop Stonebridge! – Page 5 Winter Events in the Community – Page 8
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Winter Programming
Online sign up will begin Wednesday, December 27, 2017 and end Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at ourstonberidge.ca. In-person payment
drop-off will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2018, from 7:00PM-8:00PM at the Community Resource Centre at the Chief Whitecap/St Kateri
Tekakwitha Catholic School Joint-use building. (Use Community Entrance). A non-refundable membership fee of $10 per family per year is required
to participate in programs and must be purchased or presented at the time of program sign-up (memberships expire each year on July 31st). A fee of
$15 will apply to late registrations. Programs may change. Please consult the website (ourstonebridge.ca) for the latest program information. SCA
honours other community association memberships. Cost-as-a-barrier assistance and/or KidSport applications are available for those facing financial
hardships. To inquire/apply, please contact Michelle at [email protected] or ask a volunteer at payment drop-off night. All inquiries are
kept confidential.
TODDLER TIME
A social gathering for parents and toddlers to meet and play. Ages 0-3. Monday 10am-11:30am. Dates: January 15th to March 19th. No class
February 19th. Location: Circle Drive Alliance Church. Cost: $40
PRESCHOOL BALLET
A happy introduction to dance. Ages 3&4. Choose either Wednesday 6:00pm-6:45pm or Wednesday 6:45pm-7:30pm. Dates: January 17th to March
14tht (no class February 21st) Location: Multi-Purpose Room. Cost: $50
HIP HOP
A happy introduction to dance. Ages 5&7. Wednesday 7:30pm-8:15pm. Dates: January 17th to March 14th (no class February 21st). Location: Multi-
Purpose Room. Cost: $50
ART CLASS
Introducing children to simple fundamental drawing skills and understanding. Ages 6-12. Thursday 7:00pm-8:00pm. Dates: January 18th to March
22nd (no class January 25th or February 22nd). Location: Community Resource Room. Cost: $50 plus materials (kids should bring their own
sketchbook or notebook and pencil crayons to class)
KINDER SOCCER
Learning basic soccer skills while having fun! Coaches are needed - please consider signing up to coach when registering (no experience necessary!)
Kids born in 2014 & 2015. Choose either Tuesday 6pm-7pm, Wednesday 6pm-7pm or Thursday 6pm-7pm. Dates: January 16th to March 15th. (No
class January 25th (Thursday) or February 20th -22nd) Location: Chief Whitecap School Gym (Tues & Wed) or Multi-Purpose Room (Thurs). Cost: $40
YOGA
An introductory class for those who have little to no experience with yoga, or for experienced students who want to bring it back to basics. Ages 16+.
Tuesday 7:30pm-8:30pm. Dates: January 16rd to March 13th (no class February 20th). Location: Multi-purpose room. Cost: $50
BUNS & TUMS
This ultimate body sculpting class will feature exercises to tone and reshape the arms, glutes, and legs while strengthening the core. Ages 16+.
Tuesday 6:30pm-7:30pm. Dates: January 16rd to March 13th (no class February 20th). Location: Multi-purpose room. Cost: $60
JAZZERCISE
High intensity mix of dance-based cardio and strength training for a calorie-crushing total body workout. Ages 16+. Monday 6:00pm-7:00pm. Dates:
January 15th, February 5th, February 12th, February 26th, March 5th, March 19th, March 26th). Location: Multi-purpose room. Cost: $45
DROP-IN FAMILY BADMINTON
Courts and shuttles provided - no scheduled games - just come along, singly or in pairs/groups and arrange a game with other participants. Aimed at
adults, but children are welcome (when accompanied by an adult (18+). Monday 7:00pm-9:00pm. Dates: January 15th to March 26th. (No session Jan
22nd, Jan 29th, Feb 19th, March 12th or April 2nd). Location: Multi-purpose room. Cost: $15 per participant
DROP-IN ADULT BADMINTON
Courts and shuttles provided - no scheduled games - just come along, singly or in pairs/groups and arrange a game with other participants. Age: 16+.
Tuesday 8:00pm-10:00pm. Dates: January 17th to March 14th. (No session February 20th). Location: Chief Whitecap Gym. Cost: $15 per participant
DROP-IN PICKLEBALL
Courts and equipment are provided - no scheduled games - just come along, singly or in pairs/groups and arrange a game with other participants. Aimed at adults, but children are welcome when accompanied by an adult (18+). Location: Chief Whitecap Gym.
Wednesday 8:00pm-10:00pm. Dates: January 17th to March 14th (no session February 21st). Cost: $15 per participant
Thursday 7:00pm-9:00pm. Dates: January 18th to March 15th (no session January 25th or February 22nd). Cost: $15 per participant
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Stonebridge Schools Updates
Chief Whitecap School
Greetings to all who are a part of our Chief Whitecap family!
It has been a great school start-up and first month of school. We have learned much about building new
relationships, learning new routines and what it means to be part of an unprecedented school opening. We
thank Donny Speidel for his support in arranging for the amazing cultural display at our opening ceremony,
our partners at Whitecap Dakota First Nation who put on a fantastic BBQ for us on our special day, as well as
the many dignitaries who joined us. It was a great way to celebrate our official start together. There have
been minor bumps in the road as we learn together but the success of this last month has been because of
the support of our families, staff, partners, and students who have come together with a positive attitude and
a collaborative spirit.
An extra thank you also goes out to our Parent Council, School Community Council, Parent Playground
Committee members, and all of you who have volunteered your time in some way. We had our first official
SCC meeting on September 20 where we voted in members who will take on an official role on these
committees.
We have been working hard as a school to learn school-wide expectations and how to be a good friend, a
safe student, and a productive learner. We have been learning about respect through our cultural liaison
workers during our invitational morning smudges and in our classrooms.
Kindergarten Open House
Tuesday, January 16, 2018 from 6:30 – 8 pm we are having a Parent Open House for all children turning 5 as
of January 31, 2019. We invite families who live in the Stonebridge and Willows neighborhoods to come meet
our administration and teachers who will explain the kindergarten program at Chief Whitecap School. We are
accepting registrations for the 2018-2019 school year.
Friends of Chief Whitecap Playground Fundraising Committee
The committee has been working hard raising money for our senior playground with Steak Nights and bbq’s.
Please watch for further events or visit their Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/CWEPlayground/
Harold Robertson
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St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School
It is hard to believe that we are already into November and preparing for Christmas here at St. Kateri Tekakwitha School. The past few months have been very busy and rewarding as we come together as a brand new community of faith and learning. So many things have been going on: extracurricular sports and clubs are in full swing, we have had school fundraisers and celebrations and we are beginning 3 way conferences and student reporting very soon. Our Catholic School Community Council has been created and is already doing many things to support the programming here. As well, our playground committee has been hard at work for one full year and the fruits of their labour are evident in our beautiful playground facility that just opened. Thank you to the community for their patience and support. Fundraising continues for a second playground as well. As we move into winter, we have many events planned-to keep up on what is happening; you can go to our website, where you will find a yearly calendar and our bi-weekly newsletters: https://www.gscs.ca/studentsandfamilies/schools/kat
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Important Dates (Winter):
Thurs. November 23-3 way conferences (3:30-8pm)
Fri, November 24-3 way conferences (all day)
Wed. November 29-Progress reports go home
Wed. December 13-Christmas Concert - 7pm
Fri, December 22-Last day of school 2017
Mon, January 8-Back to school
Thursday, January 25-Kindergarten Open House-7:30pm
Mon, January 29-PLD-no school for students
Wed, February 14-Ash Wednesday (beginning of Lent)
Mon, Feb. 19-Family Day
Tues, Feb 20-Fri, Feb 23-Mid winter break
God Bless to all
K. Gauthier and J. Kish
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Administration Team
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Need a babysitter?
Check out the Stonebridge Babysitter Registry
ourstonebridge.ca/community/child-care-listings
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Shop Local – Shop Stonebridge!
Save the date!
Trade & Craft Show - Nov. 25th
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We would like to make your business search easier!
Looking to find a great gift for a special woman in your life? Looking for a medical professional that is nearby? What about a home-based business like Discovery Toys? The Stonebridge Community Association has started an online Business Directory for your Stonebridge shopping/service needs! A few of the businesses listed on our website are:
• Saskatoon Naturopathic Medicine
• Red Lotus Centre
• Saskatoon Physiotherapy
• Cornerstone Dental
Check out our website at ourstonebridge.ca/business-directory/ for more information.
We are in the growing phase so if you know a business that should be on this list, please direct them to the website or have them contact the VP Community Engagement, Michelle Donald at [email protected] for more information.
*** Please note that the Stonebridge Community Association does not vet or endorse the businesses that are listed within our Directory.***
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Thank-you to everyone who came to Stonebridge’s 1st ever Pumpkins in the Park!
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Winter Events in the Community
Family Fun Fridays
Join SPL employees in the Joint-Use Community Resource Centre at Chief Whitecap & St. Kateri Tekakwitha Schools (812 Gordon Rd) every week for stories, crafts & technology play.
Fridays / Nov 3, 17, 24, Dec 1, 8, 15 / 10:00 - 11:00 am
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