Jean Vanier Catholic School
Communication Corner April 29 2016
"Every child, every person needs to know they are a source of joy; every child every person needs to be celebrated." Jean Vanier
To our Jean Vanier Community
We know you are acutely aware that the crisis in Fort McMurray has reached epic proportions and requires us to respond in both prayers, support, and with open arms.
We have started to receive families in our communities and when they arrive, we will open up our doors of mercy and accept without question those in need of our care.
Within each of our communities, different ways of providing support will be available and each response will be different. As specific needs at Jean Vanier come to our awareness, we will respond as a community together.
To our Jean Vanier families that have friends, family, and/or evacuees staying with them, please know our doors are open to you and your children, and we are here to help in any way we can.
Continue to pray for rain to quench the fire and for solace for the families now orphaned from their community who many have lost much.
"When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required." Luke 12:49
Where is Jesus? In your actions today and moving forward to support our friends and families from Fort McMurray,
Parent Council Update
On May 16th, our PSC will be providing coffee and pastries for our parents for a morning of fellowship after the Monday morning assembly. Come out to see how our students begin their week, and stay after for some coffee and snacks.
To view the minutes from the PSC meeting on April 13th, please click on the link below:
Supply Lists
Orders will be placed with Staples online, and delivered to the school at the end of August. More information will be provided when available in June.
Grade 5 Transition Parent Evening
The presentation will take place on Wednesday June 8th, from 6:30 - 7:30 pm in the St. Theresa Theater. Please feel free to bring you child.
Grade 5 Supply Lists
Batteries, Batteries, and more Batteries!
E-Waste Challenge for the Month of May
The E-Waste bin has arrived and the E-Waste Collection challenge is on for the month of May! Bring in any electronics with a cord or battery. Together we can make a difference!!
Items to bring in:
- accept any device with a cord or battery (except large appliances like fridges, dishwashers, etc..)
- Visual Display Devices
- Computers (CPU) and Servers
- Laptop, Notebook, & Tablet Computers
- Printers, Copiers, Scanners, Faxes
Techonology Insight
#MakeYourDayHarder
EICS will be participating in a wellness movement called "Make Your Day Harder" in May. It is a challenge by choice Wellness Initiative.
The idea is that we make small changes to our day and within our existing routines that add some extra movement into our day.
Examples:
- parking further away in the stall reserved for people who want to live longer and experience a higher quality of life.
- getting off the bus one stop earlier
- walking to the furthest washroom in a building
- taking the stairs
- having a walking meeting
- getting up to move at lunch
Please watch this clip by Doctor Evans to get inspired!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whPuRLil4c0
If you are making your day harder, please snap a picture and post on social media with hashtag #MakeYourDayHarder so that we can share our small successes and keep each other motivated!
Transportation News
Another year is approaching completion and our department is planning the 2016-2017 year. Please take the time to read through the bullets below. If you have any questions, please contact the Transportation Office by calling 780-449-6480, via fax: 780-449-6481 or email transportation@eics.ab.ca.
Thank you!
- If your child’s transportation address(es) will be changing, the Transportation Request form must be completed indicating the alternate address information. The form is located on line at www.eics.ab.ca under “Transportation”.
- If your child did not access the yellow bus this year and will require busing for 2016-2017, please complete the Transportation Request form located on line at www.eics.ab.ca under “Transportation”.
- If your child accessed the yellow bus this year, busing will be automatically assigned and the 2016-2017 invoice, where fees are applicable, will be mailed to you in May.
- If your child accessed the yellow bus this year and will not require the service for 2016-2017, please advise the office immediately. This will allow for the planning of more efficient services.
- If you are contacted by a driver in August and your child will not be accessing the yellow bus, please let us know so that we may remove his/her name from the list and cancel the invoice if one has been issued.
- The deadline for payment to ensure your child receives bus service forAugust 30th is July 31st.
- Students who reside within the Hamlet of Sherwood Park who are entering Grade 9 this fall will be using Strathcona County Transit for school transportation. Route information is available on the County website at www.strathcona.ab.ca or by calling 780-464-7433. Passes will only be provided to eligible students and are distributed by the school. Payride students can purchase their own transit pass from Strathcona Transit. All students who ride Strathcona Transit must display their Transit pass whenever they are boarding the bus (except for the first 3 days of school in September). There will be no exceptions.
- We are looking for Spare Drivers for the 2016-2017 school year. If you or someone you know might be interested, please submit your resume to apply@eics.ab.ca. Class 2 Training will be provided and costs reimbursed.
Data Verification Forms
Once logged into your account, click on "Forms and Fees", "Student Forms" and from the drop down box you can select your children. Click on "2016-2017 EICS Student Data Verification" to review the forms.
If you have forgotten you Powerschool Parent Account login information, please contact the school office, and we can help you with your login information.
Upcoming Events at JV
May 10th: Living Rosary 2:00 pm - all are welcome
May 11th: Grade 1 and 2 classes walk to mass at OLPH
May 11th: Hot Lunch: Culinary Delights
May 11th: PSC Meeting 6:30 pm
May 13th: PD Day - No School for Students
May 16th: PSC Fellowship - Coffee and Muffin morning 9:00 am
May 17th: Kubassa Order Pickup 2:30 - 7:00 pm
May 18th: Grade 2 Clay for Kids
May 18th: Grade 4 classes to Mayor's Walk
May 20th: No School
May 23rd: No School
May 25th: Hot Lunch: Booster Juice
May 25th: ECS to Devonian Gardens
May 25th: Green Grapes Taste Test
May 26th: Grade 4 to Fort Edmonton
June 8th: Hot Lunch - Panago
June 8th: ECS to Ukrainian Village
Jean Vanier Catholic School
Email: jv@eics.ab.ca
Website: www.jv.eics.ab.ca
Location: 109 Georgian Way, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-467-3633
Twitter: @jvcatholic