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Newsletter June 2017

Administrators’ Message Our year has been filled with smiles and happy memories. We have been privileged to work with so many wonderful students, families and staff members. Together, we celebrated many special events together and accomplished a lot for our school community.

The wonderful partnership that exists between home, school and parish in our community is something to be celebrated. Father John from Annunciation Parish visited classes every week and for special occasions and we had many wonderful celebrations and trips to Annunciation Parish to mark important occasions in our school and liturgical year. We also celebrated our jubilee anniversary… 50 wonderful years of Catholic education at Annunciation!

Our students lived the IB learner profiles by showing they were principled and caring persons. They outdid themselves in raising funds for important charities and organizations such as the Edmonton Catholic Schools Foundation, the Terry Fox Foundation, the Holy Childhood Association, and Jump Rope for Heart. They were also always willing to lend a helping hand to one another. It is such a privilege to work with such kind and caring children and young people each day! Our students showed they were inquirers and thinkers when they worked hard at their studies and took pride in their achievements. We celebrated our students’ learning at Student-led Conferences. Our grade six students impressed the larger community with their expertise, knowledge, communication skills and action projects stemming from their work in the PYP Exhibition.

As the school year draws to a close, we would like to send well wishes with those of you who will be leaving us this year. To our grade six students, many of whom have been with us since kindergarten, we thank you for sharing your beautiful gifts and talents with us over the years. You

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have truly been outstanding leaders and fine examples for our younger students to aspire to. We wish you the best of luck as you move on to junior high school.

We hope that each of our students and families enjoys a restful and relaxing summer holiday and we look forward to greeting our returning students in September.

Jennifer De Stefanis-Dimas Joseph Estephan

Principal Assistant Principal

School Supplies for Next Year The final day to submit School Start orders to the office is June 19th. For those families who order school supplies from School Start, the supplies are scheduled to be delivered to homes so there is no pick-up required at the school.

Late orders can still be made online until September 22, 2017 ($5 late fee will apply after August 7).

Thank you to Mr. Joe Estephan for coordinating our School Start School Supply Program. If you have any questions, please contact School Start.

info@schoolstart.ca

Ph: 1-800-580-1868

Fax: 1-800-580-1890

New District Communication Tool For several years parents & guardians have appreciated receiving attendance communiqués as well as school-wide messages such as important announcements and newsletters. The program that the Edmonton Catholic School District has been using is called Synrevoice. The District has recently begun working with a new company called SwiftK12 which will be replacing Synrevoice in the next few weeks.

We are expecting an easy transfer to Swift; however, like anything new, there may be some unexpected issues that need to be resolved. The school will be migrating to the new program during the month of June. We’re pleased to say that parents are not required to make any changes to PowerSchool as the changeover will be automated.

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We encourage all of our parents and guardians to continue with on-going communiqués from the school to ensure absenteeism checks, important announcements and essential messaging via email, voice broadcasting and SMS texts.

2017-2018 School Year Staffing News Although the district staffing cycle is not yet finished, we would like to advise you of the staffing changes that are known to us as of today.

• Mrs. Christine Szaszkiewicz, Grade 2 teacher, who Mrs. Stephanie Bajac was hired to replace, is currently on a maternity leave. We will welcome her back in the upcoming school year.

• Mrs. Christie Trautman has been on a deferred leave this year, so we also welcome her back in September. She will return to her Kindergarten position who Mrs. Karen Szelewicki was covering this year.

• Mrs. Andrea Olivieri has accepted a position at Bishop David Motiuk. It is a part-time position that will allow her to have more time at home with her son, Luca. We will be seeking a teacher to replace her in Grade 1.

• Mr. Phillip Campbell has also accepted a position at Bishop David Motiuk, so we will also be seeking a Grade 5 teacher.

Since our staffing cycle will not be complete until closer to the end of the month, we will publish the names of new and returning staff members on our website as soon as the staffing cycle is completed.

School Council Our last School Council meeting of this school year was held on Wednesday, May 24th. We invite you to attend our first meeting of the school year which will be held on Wednesday, September 20th at 6:30 pm. School Council meeting minutes can be found on our school website.

Little Caesars’ Fundraiser Thank you to all of our families who participated in our Little Caesars’ Fundraiser!!! The winners from each class are below. They will enjoy a pizza party with administration on Monday, June 5.

KA – Ty

1A – Adrianna

2A – Elizabeth

2B – Cameron

3A – Liam

3B – Hannah

5B – Allan and Tim

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6B – Amelia

And the class that sold the most pizza was Mrs. Szelewicki’s class!!! The students in Mrs. Szeleicki’s Kindergarten A class will enjoy a day of rule-breaking on Friday, June 9!

A HUGE thank you goes out to our fundraising chair, Mrs. Stacey Dozorek, for organizing the entire event!

Thank You School Council for Staff Appreciation Luncheon! The Annunciation Staff would like to offer a sincere thank you to our school council for organizing a thank you luncheon for staff in June. It is so nice for staff members to be recognized and appreciated for the work that they do. Staff is extremely grateful for the kind gesture!

Annunciation’s 50th Jubilee Anniversary Celebrating our Past… Envisioning our Future ~ 1966-2016

On April 26th, Annunciation Catholic Elementary IB School celebrated quite a milestone… 50 very successful years of Catholic education! The day began with a special school-wide mass that was celebrated at Annunciation Parish by Archbishop Richard W. Smith, Bishop David Motiuk, Father Dean Dowle, Father Julian Bilyj Father John Louis Mariapragasam and other members of the Catholic archdiocese. Immediately following the mass, there was a beautiful formal program that included congratulatory greetings and speeches from MLA John Carson, ACSTA President Adriana LaGrange, Trustee Debbie Engel, Superintendent Joan Carr and the second principal of Annunciation, Kevin Carr. Also in attendance were Trustee Laura Thibert and Trustee Larry Kowalczyk. The morning culminated in a delicious luncheon at the school followed by Annunciation’s Student Faith Development Day where students participated in special sessions that were organized by guest presenters. It was a beautiful day of celebration! A huge thank you goes out to everyone who celebrated with us, making the day all the more special!

Annunciation was opened by Edmonton Catholic Schools because there were families in the area who wanted the best Catholic education for their children. While much has changed in the last 50 years, this goal has not. Annunciation continues to be a place where students and staff strive to be the best version of themselves and where students, guided by the Gospel, Catholic tradition and International Baccalaureate philosophy, are empowered to become internationally-minded, life-long learners and contributing world citizens who are stewards of the Earth.

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Thank You Volunteers!

The Annunciation staff would like to sincerely thank the many parents/family members/community members who volunteer in our classrooms and with school events each year. We would not be able to manage without you! If you volunteered in a school activity this year, you will be receiving a personalized invitation for our Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast which is taking place on Tuesday, June 14th from 7:45-8:25 am. Please RSVP to Mrs. Jingling in the office as soon as possible if you are planning to attend. A special thank you goes out to Mrs. McDade, Mrs. Szelewicki and Mrs. Peterson for organizing our Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast.

Registrations for 2017 – 2018 We continue to plan for the 2017 - 2018 school year. Students who are currently registered at Annunciation do not have to complete registrations forms for the next school year. We are currently projecting two classes in each grade.

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Thank you for spreading the good news about Annunciation. We have a terrific community of students, parents and staff. We continuously receive positive feedback about the behavior of our students and the way they conduct themselves in the community. Thank you for your support. You and your children are our best form of advertising!

Moo Club Closure Please be advised that the Moo Club will come to an end in June. Milk will not be available during the last two weeks of the month. Moo Club cards that are still active will be distributed back to students at the beginning of September. A great big thank you goes out to our Grade 5 Moo Club volunteers, Ashton, Isabel, Zia, Ayela, Cherrylou and Kenna for their work in coordinating the Moo Club!

Grade Six Farewell Our Grade Six Farewell will be held on Wednesday, June 28th. We will begin at 9:00 am at Annunciation Parish with our Eucharistic Celebration that will involve all classes. Following the Mass, we will have a special ceremony for our grade six students at the parish. All parents are invited and encouraged to attend.

That same week, on Tuesday, June 27th, our students will spend the day at Laurier Park where they will be treated to a BBQ lunch sponsored by our school council. Thank you school council!!!

Annunciation School Learn-a-Thon The students at Annunciation are excited to be participating in our school-wide Learn-a-Thon to be held on June 9, 2017. This Learn-a-thon will enable our students to raise money for our school based on their successful completion of Learn-a-thon activities. The money raised will go towards enhancing the learning environment within the classrooms and school, as well as student resources.

The Learn-a-thon involves each student participating in various curriculum-related challenges organized by their teacher that they must complete successfully. All students are encouraged to collect donations from family and friends. Every penny counts and even the smallest donations are greatly appreciated. Let’s get everyone involved!

As in the past, there are many prizes to be won! Students can get their name entered in a draw by collecting donations. We are requesting that students bring in their donations by Monday, June 5th. If you are able to make a PRIZE DONATION please contact Mrs. De Stefanis-Dimas or Mr. Estephan at 780-484-4319. We respectfully request that we receive your prize donations prior to June 5th, 2017.

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Grade 6 PATs Students in grades six will be writing Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) in June. Please ensure that your child is ready through proper preparation, study and sufficient rest. Students do better on tests when they are well-rested and have a nutritious breakfast before writing exams. The students will be assessed on the entire year’s learning. It is essential that they use the review material provided to them to assist in preparation. Below are June PAT dates:

Monday, June 19: English Language Arts Part B

Tuesday, June 20: Mathematics (students must have a ruler, protractor and calculator)

Thursday, June 22: Science

Friday, June 23: Social Studies

Thank You Patrollers! As the end of another school year quickly approaches, we would like to welcome the Grade 5 students who are training to take over the patrol duties from our Grade 6 students. We would also like to recognize the fine efforts of our Grade 6 students this year in making sure our school community crossed the street safely. These students volunteered their time and proved to be both responsible and committed to their duties even in the harshest climates. Our patrollers will be recognized at the annual AMA School Safety Patrol Picnic on June 2nd.

We would like to thank our Grade 6 patrollers for a job well done! Thank you, as well, to Mrs. Ostrowerka for her work in coordinating and supervising our patrollers all year. She was out there every single morning! Mrs. Ostrowerka, you are amazing!

Thank You Lunch Monitors! On behalf of Annunciation elementary students and staff, we would like to thank all the Grade 6 students who offered their time to monitor classrooms every day at lunch. Thank you for doing an EXCELLENT JOB! Thank you to Mr. Koper for coordinating the lunch monitors again this year.

Fun Day Yippee! June is here and you know what that means... FUN DAY! Please mark Monday, June 26th on your calendar (rainout date is Wednesday, June 28th). Please remember to dress your child for the weather as we will be outside for most of the day.

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School Opening 2017 ~ Tuesday, September 5th The first day of school for students next year will be on Tuesday, September 5th. School District calendars for the 2017-2018 school year are posted on our District website: http://www.ecsd.net/schools/calendars

2017-2018 School Fees - August Office Hours Annunciation Supplemental Education Fees for 2017-2018 $50.00

Last year, the Board of Trustees suspended basic school fees for the 2016-17 school year. Basic fees include textbook rental, learning resources, print, technology, library or general fees. The pilot project helped lessen the pressures families were experiencing with the downturn in the economy. The District and school operating budgets were used to make up the $3.5 million shortfall.

The impact of the loss of revenue at the school level was challenging, and it was determined that it is not sustainable to suspend basic school fees long term. At the January 24, 2017 Public Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees voted to reinstate the collection of school fees using the guidelines set forth in the proposed Administrative Policy and Regulation 130 - Publicly Funded Basic Education and Additional Fees commencing September 1, 2017.

Recognizing the continued financial concerns of all families, a new school fee structure was developed that has more consistency and clarity, and which puts less of a financial burden on families than our previous model.

Supplemental Educational Fees have been set for each level and will be in effect as of September, 2017. These fees offset the cost of mandatory, non-curricular or co-curricular activities and resources that enhance the educational experience.

Schools may also charge complementary course fees, as well as individual user fees for specialized pieces of equipment or resources, field trips, and for activities or resources that are optional for the student. Academy fees will be charged on a strictly cost-recovery basis.

School fees can be paid easily from the comfort of your home through PowerSchool using your credit card! Just log-in (with the parent log-in) and click on the School Fees tab on the left hand side of the screen.

Annunciation will continue to collect additional funds on a strictly cost recovery basis for optional supplemental educational activities in the following categories: Extra-curricular teams/clubs, field trips, school activity costs (dances, social activities), student activity costs and costs for extra-ordinary course consumables.

August Office Hours – Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Our school office will be open on Wednesday, August 30th (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM) to allow parents/guardians to pay supplemental education fees and receive information about bus schedules and hours of operation. Please see the times below:

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Please note:

• The Annunciation School office will be closed from June 30 to August 29. • Email messages will be monitored over the holidays and may be sent to: 8001web@ecsd.net • Thursday, August 31 and Friday, September 1 are staff-only days as we prepare for the first

day of school which will be Tuesday, September 5.

Final Progress Reports Final progress reports for students in all grades will be available online at 9:00 am on Thursday, June 29, which is the last day of school. Progress reports will not be available prior to this time. If there are any questions or concerns regarding progress reports, parents are invited to contact teachers directly in the afternoon of Thursday, June 29 or in the morning on Friday, June 30. School administration is also available through email over the summer months since emails will be checked periodically. Please use 8001web@ecsd.net if you need to contact school administration over the summer.

Annunciation All-Stars Reading Program Our monthly draw for our Annunciation All-Stars was held on May 31st and we are pleased to congratulate our lucky winners who will enjoy lunch with Mrs. De Stefanis-Dimas, Mr. Estephan and Ms. L’Hoir on Friday, June 2nd.

• Kindergarten: Asher and Antony • Grade One: Damian and Kim • Grade Two: Chase and Kayleigh • Grade Three: Francesca and Dominik • Grade Four: Angeleena and Hamare • Grade Five: Ranz and Therese • Grade Six: Gabriel and Alwin Thank you to Ms. L’Hoir for coordinating our Annunciation All-Stars Reading Program, and thank you to our parents for encouraging their children to read and participate!

IB News IB Learner Profile – Reflective Our IB profile attribute this month is Reflective

Our Learner Profile this month is Reflective: When we look in the mirror, we see our reflection. Based on what we see, we may make adjustments by changing our clothes, adjusting a strand of hair, or we may decide that everything is fine and we feel good about how we look. When we reflect about what and how we learn, we do the same thing. Reflection helps us to be open-minded, empathetic,

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confident, and to develop self-respect. This month as we focus on being reflective Christians, let us think about how we can use our talents to better ourselves and those around us.

How can parents help develop this profile at home?

1. Spend some time reviewing your child’s report card with them. Discuss it with them and truly consider their thoughts on their strengths and areas for improvement.

Ask your child to clarify parts of the report card for you and explain why she rated her performance the way she did. Can she give an example of an area in which she’s particularly strong? How does she know that this is a strong point? Can she set specific goals for improvement in other areas?

2. Consider the goals that your child could set for the next term.

Make a list not only of the goals but also of specific actions that can be taken to achieve these goals. You might want to list action that your child will take independently as well as action parents will take to support them. For example, if one of the goals your child sets for herself is to improve her writing, her action might be to keep a journal and write in it for at least 10 minutes each night. As a parent, you might decide that the two of you will participate in shared writing for 30 minutes each week and produce a book of narratives together.

3. After any experience you’ve had with your children (a picnic, play, game, concert, movie, etc.), talk about the experience with them.

How could the play/movie have been better? How could you improve your piece of art/throwing in a game? What went well/wrong with the picnic? What new things did you learn at school today? What questions did you have at school today? Would you have done what the main character in the book did in that chapter? How could you improve your writing? What are you good at, and how do you know? What (and why) did you enjoy the most about the day?

IB Mission Statement

“The International Baccalaureate Organization aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end, the IBO works with schools, governments, and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.”

As always, we welcome questions about the IB programme in our school. Sarah L’Hoir is the coordinator for our Primary Years Programme (PYP). She can be reached at 484-4319 or at Sarah.L’Hoir@ecsd.net.

IB Learner Profile Attribute Certificates The IB learner profile is the IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21st Century. These values infuse all elements of the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and serve to

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inspire, motivate and focus the work of the students and teachers, uniting them in a common purpose.

There are 10 learner profile attributes, and our school focuses on one each month. For the month of May, our focus was on the learner profile attribute of being PRINCIPLED. Students are asked to reflect on their growth of each learner profile attribute monthly, once at the beginning on the month, and a second time at the end of the month. To recognize students for their efforts and growth, the teacher selects students to receive a certificate. Below is a list of our award recipients for the month of May:

May – Principled Learner Profile Attribute Certificate Recipients

KA Ty and Tobias KB Jared and Christian

1A Mika, Adrianna, Marina and Rubi-Rae 1B Chenol and Rumejsa

2A Shalissa and Crisbal 2B Kash and Tommy

3A Carneel, Jaydee and Steve 3B Jeev, Elijah, and Kayd'n

4A Stephanie, Angeleena, Alexis, Sebastian, Miguel and Alex

4B Avani, Chasten, Max andHamare

5A Isabel, Zia, John 5B Every single student!

6A Sofia, Carlheen, and Elizabeth

6B Gia, Adam, Allaisa, Britz, Mia, Jubilee and Miguel

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June 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Kindergarten Early

Learning Conference Day - No School for

Kindergarten

2 Learn-a-thon

donations due

3

4 5 Annunciation Reading

All-stars Lunch

6 7 8 9

10

11 12 13 14 Volunteer

Appreciation Breakfast 7:45-8:25

am

15 16 Beach Day

Learn-a-thon Prize Draw

17

18

19 Gr. 6 LA PAT

(Part B)

20 Gr. 6 Math PAT (Parts A and B)

Hot Lunch Day

21

22 Gr. 6 Social Studies

PAT

23 Gr. 6 SciencePAT

24

25 26 Fun Day

27 28 Year-end

Mass/Grade 6 Farewell 9:00 am

Annunciation Parish

Fun Day Rain-out

29 Term 3 Progress

Reports

Year-end Celebration 9:00 am

Last day of classes Dismissal at 11:55

30 Staff Day

*Please note that specific classroom events will be communicated to parents through the classroom teacher. As well, please be aware that other events may arise over the course of the month.

June 2017

Now there are varieties of gifts … and there are varieties of services … and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation

of the Spirit for the common good. ~1 Corinthians 12:4-7~

This passage from Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians provides the setting for a beautiful reflection as the school year is coming to an end. Our students have spent the past year discovering their gifts and talents, and growing strong and confident in their abilities. These scriptural words, and the ones that follow them in Paul’s letter, bring us back to the Truth that as unique as each of us is, we are all members of the Body of Christ. This is the beauty of Catholic education. We honor our diversity and know that it is designed to be used to build up that Body, our community, and make our world a better, stronger, more loving place. The Government of Alberta (GOA) has extended the timelines for school districts to complete their budgets. As a result, our school district will present its budget to the Board of Trustees at their June 20 Public Board Meeting. We are also awaiting regulations from GOA with respect to the reduction of school fees by 25% so that we can ensure that our fee schedules align with their guidelines. We anticipate that schools will be able to share fee schedules with their schools by the third week of June. Edmonton Catholic Schools offers many different learning opportunities for our high school students to extend their learning. Visit our Alternative Education website to learn more about diploma prep classes and summer school opportunities. https://www.ecsd.net/schools/8412/Pages/default.aspx June 21, National Aboriginal Day, will see our students and staff have many opportunities to engage in celebrations of indigenous culture and learning opportunities. It is an excellent occasion for us to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of our country and its people! We have had so many opportunities to celebrate Canada 150 over the course of the past several months. The celebration will not end on Canada Day. One of the resources that has become a favorite is the Canada 150 playlist. It offers all kinds of suggestions for you to get active, and would be great for families to explore over the summer. https://www.participaction.com/en-ca/programs/participaction-150-play-list June also brings for us a special celebration of fathers and the men who fill that role in the lives of our children. Please join me in blessing them with this adaptation of the Breastplate of St. Patrick.

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Christ, be with him, Christ before him, Christ behind him, Christ in him, Christ beneath him, Christ above him, Christ on his right, Christ on his left, Christ where he lies, Christ where he sits, Christ where he arises, Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of him, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of him, Christ in every eye that sees him, Christ in every ear that hears him. Amen

I leave you with a final thought from Pope Francis, tweeted on the Feast of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary: “May St. Joseph, Spouse of Mary and Patron of the Universal Church, bless you and watch over you. And best wishes to fathers!” (March 19, 2017) Have a wonderful rest of the school year, and may this summer bring you much joy and adventure as you delight in the blessings to be found in the change of pace that comes with the warm, sunny days! Many blessings, Joan Carr Superintendent

Chapter Nine: The Spirituality of Marriage and the Family

The ninth chapter is devoted to marital and family spirituality, which “is made up of thousands of small but real gestures”. The Pope clearly states that “those who have deep spiritual aspirations should not feel that the family detracts from their growth in the life of the Spirit, but rather see it as a path which the Lord is using to lead them to the heights of mystical union”. Everything, “moments of joy, relaxation, celebration, and even sexuality can be experienced as a sharing in the full life of the resurrection”. Here, the Pope speaks of prayer in the light of Easter, of the spirituality of exclusive and free love in the challenge and the yearning to grow old together, reflecting God’s fidelity. In the spirituality of care, consolation and incentive, the Pope teaches that “all family life is a ‘shepherding’ in mercy. Each of us, by our love and care, leaves a mark on the life of others”. It is a profound “spiritual experience to contemplate our loved ones with the eyes of God and to see Christ in them”.

Finally, in the last paragraph the Pope affirms: “No family drops down from heaven perfectly formed; families need constantly to grow and mature in the ability to love. All of us are called to keep striving towards something greater than ourselves and our families, and every family must feel this constant impulse. Let us make this journey as families, let us keep walking together. May we never lose heart because of our limitations, or ever stop seeking that fullness of love and communion which God holds out before us”.

Conclusion

The apostolic exhortation concludes with a Prayer to the Holy Family:

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, in you we contemplate the splendor of true love; to you we turn with trust. Holy Family of Nazareth, grant that our families too may be places of communion and prayer, authentic schools of the Gospel and small domestic churches. Holy Family of Nazareth, may families never again experience violence, rejection and division; may all who have been hurt or scandalized find ready comfort and healing.

Holy Family of Nazareth, make us once more mindful of the sacredness and inviolability of the family, and its beauty in God’s plan. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, graciously hear our prayer. Amen.

As can readily be understood from a quick review of its contents, the apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia seeks emphatically to affirm not the “ideal family” but the very rich and complex reality of family life. Its pages provide an open-hearted look, profoundly positive, which is nourished not with abstractions or ideal projections, but with pastoral attention to reality. The text is a close reading of family life, with spiritual insights and practical wisdom useful for every human couple or persons who want to build a family. Above all, it is the result of attention to what people have lived over many years. Indeed, the exhortation Amoris Laetitia: On love in the family speaks the language of experience and of hope. Sandra Talarico, Religious Education Consultant

Creating Confident Printers

Growing Changes: Occupational Therapy Services for Children

presents: Fine Motor Summer Camp in July 2017

A week of fun and interactive camp for children in Kindergarten and grades 1 - 3 who find printing or other fine motor activities challenging. The camp will be run by experienced pediatric occupational therapists. A multi-sensory approach will be used along with co-operative games and crafts to practice the skills needed for hand functioning. This camp is designed for children who may be experiencing mild to moderate delays in fine motor development or who would benefit from extra practice. The camp places an emphasis on grasp development, formation of lower case letters, legible printing, copying shapes and letters, using school tools (pencils, scissors, glue), in hand manipulation skills, eye hand coordination and strength. This includes a summary report identifying individual children's strengths, areas of need, and suggestions for further skill development will be provided.

This camp will use a multi-sensory approach combining fine and gross motor movement to enhance learning. Parents are encouraged to attend the first of the four sessions in order to help their child feel more at ease in the group and to learn how to support their child with printing practice at home.

Days: July 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 2017

Time: Printing Basics: 10:00 am - 11:15 am

Cost: $250.00

Where: Highlands Community Centre: 6112 - 113 Avenue Edmonton, AB

Contact: Rebecca Cormier at 780.965.4310 or email growingchanges@gmail.com to register.

Note: OT services may be covered depending on health plan and are tax deductible.

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Transportation Services: Hours: 7:15 AM – 5:00 PM Mon - Fri 7:15 - 4:00 PM Thursday Phone: 780 441 6078 Email: transportationservices@ecsd.net Going into grade 1 September 2017. If your child is currently in half day kindergarten and you are eligible for transportation in grade 1 complete and submit a Transportation Application to our Transportation Of�ice by May 26, 2017. Address or contact changes. Use the Transportation Change Form for changes (cancellation, change in address {if eligible} or contact information). This form is available at your child’s school and/or the District website at www.ecsd.net. Cancelling Transportation Email transportationservices@ecsd.net to cancel bussing. To start transportation again a new Transportation Application form is required to be completed and sent in again. How long do transportation set up or changes take? Aug to Sept 29 changes take up to 3 weeks. Oct to May 31 changes take 2 weeks. When do changes/starts begin? Changes always begin on Wednesdays. How will I be noti�ied about transportation? An automated call will go out the Friday prior to the Wednesday start date. Please contact your school to obtain your login and password to your Parent Portal to obtain your child’s bussing information. How will I be noti�ied if I submit an application and I am not eligible for transportation? Your school shall contact you. Curb Service Transportation If your child is currently attending or will be attending a speci�ic program in the district, where Curb Service transportation is provided; a Curb Service Transportation form must be completed and signed by the Consultant, Principal and Parent. Please contact your school.

Transportation Services Edmonton Catholic Schools Email: transportationservices@ecsd.net

Telephone (780) 441-6078

2017 - 2018 Transportation Application for Regular Yellow Bus Service

New Request for Regular Yellow Bus Service (one application per family) Change of school, including Elementary students moving to Junior High (and eligible for service) Starting grade 1 in 2017-18 (and eligible for service)

READ CAREFULLY & SIGN BEFORE COMPLETING APPLICATION FORM

1. Students must register for the Yellow Bus Service by completing a Transportation Application Form. 2. Students must be eligible for transportation. 3. Parents will be notified by their school if a student is not eligible for Regular Yellow Bus Service. 4. Contact your school to obtain your login and password to the Parent Portal to obtain your child’s bussing

information. (An automated call goes out the Friday before the Wednesday start date at 6:00 PM) 5. Routes are designed using the closest, safe stop locations (designated school bus zones, transit zones, future

transit zones, far side of crosswalks, or far side of intersections) – regular yellow bus service is not a door-to-door service.

6. Fixed routes are designed to travel on arterial, collector, and major roadways designated as transit routes. Buses are not routed to travel down cul-de-sacs, crescent or go into parking lots or condo complexes. Bus stop locations are at designated school bus zones, transit zones, future transit zones, far side of crosswalks or far side of intersections. ECSD uses a guideline of 400 meters for the furthest distance for a student to walk to a stop (which is approximately 4 blocks). For younger students in kindergarten to grade 2, wherever possible to do so safely, the stop may be moved closer.

7. Parents are responsible to ensure their child’s safety while getting to and from the bus. 8. Requests for a different AM and PM transportation addresses may be accommodated if they are eligible

and provided the address is consistent each day of the week. 9. Students must have a valid monthly or annual bus pass which can be purchased from their school. 10. Students should plan to arrive at their bus stops at least 5 minutes before the scheduled time. 11. Parents must ensure that alternate arrangements are in place in the event that the bus is missed. 12. Severe Weather Conditions – Given the possible weather extremes in Edmonton, it is impossible to

guarantee that buses will run on time. Parents are reminded to dress their children warmly for the cold weather and to ensure that their child knows to return home or to a pre-selected location if the bus does not show up on time. Parents are advised to exercise their own discretion as to how long a student should wait for the bus.

13. Parents should instruct their children in safety and the rules for riding school buses. A Guide to Using Yellow Bus Services is available from schools and on the district website at www.ecsd.net.

14. Use the Transportation Change Form for any changes (such as cancellation, change in address or contact information). This form is available at your child’s school and/or the District website.

15. Separate Transportation forms are required for Kindergarten, 100 Voices, Special Needs, GIST, Glenrose and Inclusive Education transportation service – PLEASE CONTACT YOUR SCHOOL.

Return the completed application to your child’s school or email to transportationservices@ecsd.net

Deadline for Transportation Applications is May 26, 2017 for September 6, 2017 . . . . . Page 2

Transportation Application Form 2017 – 2018

In signing this application, I understand and agree to the terms and conditions listed.

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE:

DATE:

PARENT INFORMATION PARENT/GUARDIAN LAST NAME:

PARENT/GUARDIAN FIRST NAME:

HOME: ADDRESS:

NW or SW Edmonton, AB

Apartment # Street Address Postal Code HOME NUMBER:

CELL NUMBER:

PREFERRED CONTACT INFORMATION (notification when buses are delayed)

PHONE #: EMAIL ADDRESS: (PRINT CLEARLY)

STUDENT INFORMATION

STUDENT LAST NAME:

STUDENT FIRST NAME:

SCHOOL: START DATE First Day or FOR SERVICE:

GRADE # PROGRAM: Regular Cree French Italian JFLA Polish Spanish Ukrainian AM (Pick-Up): (Please circle: Home, Daycare, Dayhome) PM (Drop-Off) (Please circle: Home, Daycare, Dayhome)

Address: Address:

Contact Name: Contact Name:

Contact Number: ( ) Contact Number: ( )

STUDENT LAST NAME:

STUDENT FIRST NAME:

SCHOOL: START DATE First Day or FOR SERVICE:

GRADE # PROGRAM: Regular Cree French Italian JFLA Polish Spanish Ukrainian AM (Pick-Up) (Please circle: Home, Daycare, Dayhome) PM (Drop-Off) (Please circle: Home, Daycare, Dayhome)

Address: Address:

Contact Name: Contact Name:

Contact Number: ( ) Contact Number: ( )

For Use by Transportation Services Office (Text Box Info) Eligibility/Data Entry: Not Eligible:

Stop in place on Route: New stop added on Route:

Kindergarten and Grade 1 students – It is the responsibility of the parent to ensure that an adult /caregiver is at the drop off location to meet the kindergarten or grade 1 student. If no one is available, the student will be returned to the school.

Date Submitted:____________________________ Email: transportationservices@ecsd.net

School:

Student Name:

Grade: ____________ if Kindergarten: AM or PM Full Day

Type of Transportation: Regular Yellow Bus Kindergarten Special Needs 100 Voices CIRCLE Language Program: Cree English French Italian Polish Spanish Ukrainian

Reason for Change: (Please Specify) Cancel New Home New Daycare New Dayhome

Old Home Address:

New Home Phone:

New Home Address:

New Postal Code:

New Email:

*Effective Change Date: (Wednesdays only)

Pick Up Address : Dayhome or Daycare

Contact Name: Phone:

Drop Off Address: Dayhome or Daycare

Contact Name:

Phone:

For Transportation Services Use Current Stop on Route ___________ @ __________________________________________________ New Stop on Route ___________ @ __________________________________________________

Please add new stop Entered:

Transportation Change Form *CHANGES OCCUR ON WEDNESDAYS ONLY*

First Riders

Dear Parents/Guardians,

As the parent or guardian of a new school bus or ETS rider, we’d like to invite you and your child(ren) to attend the 12th annual First Riders!

First Riders allows you and your child to become familiar with the bus riding experience in advance of the new school year through a unique, hands-on event. You will accompany your child through a series of outdoor stations that will build their confidence and provide important safety information. The session will end with a ride on a school or ETS bus. The entire session will run approximately 45 minutes.

The program is focused on Kindergarten and Grade 1 students as well as Grade 7 students transitioning to ETS. We welcome any child who is taking the bus for the first time, or even those interested in a refresher!

Join us on Thursday, August 31st First Riders is a free event, but you must pre-register by August 25th. Please call the Edmonton Catholic Schools Student Transportation department at 780- 441-6078 to secure your spot. Registration starts July 3rd and ends August 25th.

When you call to pre-register, you can choose either the afternoon or evening session, and you will need to provide the student name(s), school(s) and how many will be attending. Appointments will be scheduled to start every 30 minutes.

Afternoon: 1: 00, 1:30, 2: 00 and 2:30 pm Evening: 5:30, 6: 00, 6:30 and 7:00 pm

Located at Northlands Park (South lot) - 112 Avenue and Wayne Gretzky Drive. (See map on reverse.)

We look forward to seeing you at First Riders!

First Riders is hosted by Edmonton Public Schools, Conseil scolaire Centre-Nord and Edmonton Catholic Schools, together with our carriers: Edmonton Transit, First Student Canada, Golden Arrow, Southland Transportation, Cunningham, Service d’Autobus Fréchette Ltée and Stock Transportation.

Please be advised that local media will be invited to this event.

WAYNE G

RETZKY DRIVE

PEDWAY

79 ST.

119 AVE. 119 AVE.

REXALL PLACE

118 AVE.

Edmonton EXPO Centre

North Lot

West Lot

East Lot

RACE TRACK

SPECTRUM

First Riders Event

BORDEN PARK ROAD First Riders

Public Parking

Borden Park Lot

South Lot

BORDEN PARK

First Riders

Entrance gates: Enter at 112 Avenue & 73 or at 116 Avenue and Wayne Gretzky Drive.

Parking available at Borden Park or the North Lot.

The First Riders Event is located in the East Lot and South Lot.

With Capital City Gymnastics

Centre We are a non-profit club

4130 – 101 street

Edmonton, AB Phone: 780.469.0662

Email: amber@capcitygym.com www.capcitygym.com

WEEKLY THEMES July 4th– 7th Moovin’ & Groovin’

July 10th– 14th Up In Space July 17th– 21st Bugs & Butterflies

July 24th– 28th Mad Scientist July 31st – Aug 4th Art lovers

August 8th– 11th Circus School August 14th– 18th Nature Adventure

August 21st – 25th Animal Planet

Full Day Campers will get to go on one special Themed Field Trip each week, [Themed field trips may include: Valley Zoo, Fort Edmonton Park, Street Performers Festival, John Jantzen

Nature Centre, Spray Parks, Museum & Gateway Bowling]. Most weeks will also include one trip to Millwoods Rec Centre,

Crafts, and a PJ Movie afternoon at the gym.

Costs Preschool & Half Day Camps:

$160.00 (4 day camps will be $128.00)

Full Day Camps $275.00 (4 day camps will be

$220.00) Specialty Camps

$190 Summer Session –

July/Aug (8Classes): 1 hr - $136.00

1.5 hr - $204.00 2 hr - $245.50

Aug–Mon/Wed (6 classes): 1 hr $102.50

1.5 hr $153.00 2 hr $184.25

*AS OF JULY 1, 2017 ALL CAMPERS MUST PURCHASE THE AGF

FEE[$45.00]*VALID UNTIL JUNE 30, 2018

All Campers will have Snack breaks, and Full day campers will also have a lunch break, please be mindful and pack Peanut Free Snacks & Lunches. We recommend each participant to bring a water bottle, hat, sunscreen and wear appropriate clothing (No Jeans, belts, zippers, jewellery, etc.)

Acceptingregistrationsnow

Preschool CampsAges 3-5 Years (*Must be Potty Trained) Morning Camps 9:00 am – Drop Off 9:15 – Gymnastics Circuits 10:00 – Snack 10:15 – Craft 10:45 – Gymnastics Circuits 11:30 – Games & Cool Down Activities 12:00 pm – Pick Up

Half Day CampsAges 6+

Morning Camps 9:00 am – Drop Off 9:15 – Gymnastics Circuits 10:15 – Snack 10:30 – Gymnastics Circuits 11:00 – Craft 11:30 – Games & Cool Down Activities 12:00 pm – Pick Up Afternoon Camps 1:00 pm – Drop Off 1:15 – Gymnastics Circuits 2:15 – Snack 2:30 – Gymnastics Circuits 3:00 – Craft 3:30 – Games & Cool Down Activities 4:00 pm – Pick Up

Full Day CampsAges 6+

9:00 am – Drop Off 9:15 – Gymnastics Circuits 10:15 – Snack 10:30 – Gymnastics Circuits 11:30 – Games & Cool Down Activities 12:00 pm – Lunch 1:00 pm – Afternoon Activity 2:30 pm - Snack 4:00 pm – Pick Up

Specialty Summer Camps $190 Rainbow Rhythmics - Girls Ages 5-7 Combining Rhythmic and Artistic gymnastics, this camp will explore working with ribbons, hoops and balls and

teaching basic body awareness. July 4th-7th 9am–12pm & 1-4pm

July 10th-14th 9am–12pm & 1-4pm Aug 14th-18th 9am–12pm & 1-4pm

Rhythmic Gymnastics - Girls Ages 8+ This camp allows participants to learn hand apparatus

skills. They will also work on basic ballet instruction, flexibility, pivots and leaps.

July 4th-7th 9am–12pm & 1-4pm July 10th-14th 9am–12pm & 1-4pm Aug 14th-18th 9am–12pm & 1-4pm

Tramp & Cheer Tumbling Ages 8+ A girls only Tumbling focused camp to improve

tumbling skills for Beginners to Advanced. July 4th – 7th 1pm – 4pm

July 17th – 21st 1pm – 4pm July 31st – Aug 4th 1pm – 4pm

August 21st – 25th 1:00pm – 4:00pm Dance Flexibil i ty & Acro Ages 7+

A camp where Dancers can maintain their flexibility and learn some new Acro skills before

the dance season starts. July 4th – 7th 9am–12pm

July 17th – 21st 9am–12pm July 31st – Aug 4th 9am–12pm August 21st – 25th 9am–12pm

Parkour Ages 7+ For all those interested in learning the basics of Parkour and free running mixed in with some

gymnastics elements. July 10th-14th (7+ yrs) 1-4pm July 24th–28th (7+ yrs) 1-4pm

August 8th–11th (7+ yrs) 1-4pm August 14th–18th (7+ yrs) 1-4pm

SUMMER SESSION CLASSES July Session – July 4 - 31

Burgundy/Red • Mon & Wed 4:30-5:30 T&T intermediate • Mon & Wed 4:30-6:00

Tots • Mon & Wed 5:30-6:30 Parent & Tot • Mon & Wed 5:30-6:30 Purple/Blue • Mon & Wed 6:00-8:00 Girls Adv. • Tues & Thurs 5:30-7:30

Tots • Tues & Thurs 6:30-7:30 Parent & Tot • Tues & Thurs 6:30-7:30 Tan/Bronze • Tues & Thurs 5:00-6:30 T&T Beginner • Tues & Wed 6:30-8:00

Mini 1&2 • Tues & Thurs 6:00-8:00 Supertots/Adv Supertots•Tues & Thurs 4:30-6:00

August Session – Aug 1 - 25 Burgundy/Red • Mon & Wed 4:30-5:30

Purple/Blue • Mon & Wed 4:30-6:30 Girls Adv. • Mon & Wed 6:30-8:30

Tan/Bronze • Mon & Wed 5:30-7:00 T&T Beginner • Mon & Wed 7:00-8:30

T&T Intermediate• Tues & Thurs 5:00-6:30 Supertots/Adv Supertots• Tues & Thurs 5:00-6:30

Tots • Tues & Thurs 6:30-7:30 Parent & Tot • Tues & Thurs 6:30-7:30

Burgundy/Red • Tues & Thurs 7:30-8:30