SKTA UPDATE
Week at a Glance
At St. Kateri Tekakwitha Academy, we are a spiritual, Christ-centered community that nurtures resilient, responsible, lifelong learners through love and service.
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April 3-6
April 3-6 - "Stations of the Cross" classroom activity
Week 2 "Battle of the Books" - Ask your child their favorites!
Monday, April 3 - Welcome BACK!
Monday Morning Prayer Assembly
Tuesday, April 4- Sports Academy
Wednesday, April 5-Wonderful Day of Learning!
Thursday, April 6 - Sports Academy
Holy Thursday
Healthy Hunger - Menchies Frozen Yogurt
LAST DAY For: "POPCORN FOR PEACE" bring $2.00 for popcorn treat - donations to Catholic Social Services!
Friday, April 7 -
Good Friday - No Classes
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 10- Easter Monday- No Classes
April 13 - Easter Liturgy With Father Trini @11:00 am (All parents & guardians welcome)
April 15 -Grade 4 & 5 Cheer Provincials at Morinville Leisure Centre
April 17 - Week 3 "Battle of the Books" - Ask your child about the "battles!"
April 19 - Grade 4 & 5 BISON Breakfast!
April 17- Feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha
April 19 - Healthy Hunger - Booster Juice
April 20 - School Council Meeting @6:30 pm (All parents & guardians welcome)
April 21 - PD/Staff Meeting Day - No Classes
April 22 - Earth Day
April 26 - 6:00 pm SKTA Showcase Evening! (All parents & guardians welcome)
BREAK A RULE DAY - A HUGE SUCCESS!
PJ Day, Movies, Free Choice Blocks, Extra Recesses, Extra Gym Classes, Fort Building, Dress Up Your Teacher and so much more!!!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Break-A-Rule day, we made $915.70 that we will be donating to the Canadian Cancer Society!!!! #gsacrd #jediknightlee
CHEER ACADEMY ANNOUNCEMENT
Thank you to Mrs. Engle for making our Cheer Academy bows and to Mrs. Dzioba for her donation to make it happen!
SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWS
Our "Friends of SKT Association" are bringing in "The White Hatter" for a FREE presentation on Digital Literacy and Internet Safety for Parents and Guardians on May 2, 2023, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Please complete the form below to register and learn more about how to keep your children safe online!
St. Jean Baptiste Parish News
Sacrament Preparation Registration - Message From St. Jean Baptiste Parish
We invite any students who are in Grade 2 or older and their parents to join us in beginning the faith journey in the preparation of the sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Eucharist.
Sunday, April 16, 2023
10:00 - 11:00 am at Notre Dame School
Registration/Session 1
Sunday, April 23, 2023
10:00 - 11:00 am at Notre Dame School
Session 2
Sunday, April 30, 2023
10:00 - 11:00 am at Notre Dame School
Session 3
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
6:30 pm at Notre Dame School
Celebration of Reconciliation
Please note that this will be the only registration session and will include registration for Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Eucharist. We are also accepting pre-registration. You may download the form at https://www.sjbp.ca/Downloads/Registration%20Form.pdf and drop off at the Parish Office (780-939-4412). You can also scan and email your form to office@sjbp.ca .
We have condensed the material so there will be two or three sessions per sacrament. Communication with parents will be through email. Please ensure you have included an email address on the registration form.
Activities & Entertainment to Inspire Self-Esteem
This month, we have been focusing on ways we can boost our children’s self-esteem through modelling confidence as adults, understanding the phrasing that we use, respecting choices, encouraging independence, and accepting all emotions.
Learning together as a family and having discussions about self-esteem and self-worth is a wonderful way to encourage confidence at home, within your children, and within yourself. In this week’s guide, Big Life Journal has created a list of activities and entertainment resources that are empowering, fun and engaging for the whole family. These age-appropriate activities are designed to help your child overcome self-doubt and develop a positive sense of self. Check out the guide by clicking on the link below!
Activities & Entertainment to Boost Self-Esteem & Confidence
Here’s a sneak peek of what’s inside!
Top Activities to Boost Confidence:
Take a walk or bike ride and let your child be the guide
Let your child plan and cook a meal for the family
Give them leadership roles around the house
Ask them to help you fix something
And more!
Confidence-Boosting Family Movies:
Finding Nemo (Age 5+)
Trolls (Age 6+)
How to Train Your Dragon (Age 7+)
Brave (Age 8+)
Wonder (Age 10+)
And more!
Confidence-Boosting Books for Children & Teens:
For kids:
The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds
The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig
Elephants Cannot Dance by Mo Willems
For teens:
Holes by Louis Sachar
Brave by Svetlana Chmakova
Starfish by Lisa Fipps
Parent Cafe with GSACRD Voice
GSACRD Voice presents 'Anxiety & Your Teen', a Parent Cafe session for any parent and caregiver of teenagers. We will be joined by MCHS school counsellor, Courtney MacDonald to learn about what is happening for your teen as they experience anxiety. Please see the poster for more information. Registration is required.
Register at this link: Anxiety & Your Teen with GSACRD Voice
Congratulations to our March Bison Lunch Winners for being respectful like the Bison!
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Academy
Email: SKTinfo@gsacrd.ab.ca
Website: www.skta.gsacrd.ab.ca
Location: St. Kateri Tekakwitha Academy, Westwinds Drive, Morinville, AB, Canada
Phone: 587-764-0420
Facebook: facebook.com/STKAT
Twitter: @SKTAcademy_