Jean Vanier Catholic School
Dec. 1, 2017
"Eating a meal together can be a place of joy, celebration, and friendship-we can show love for each other and celebrate life."-Jean Vanier
DON'T FORGET!! EARLY DISMISSAL IS THIS WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 6TH AT 2:13
Leadership Message
Growing Brains, Sharing Smiles...
As we enter into the season of Advent this weekend and start preparing to celebrate the birth of our Savior, are minds often turn to thought of shopping and gifting to others. During this season of prayer and giving we hope that you will help us to support those less fortunate then ourselves. On December 6th we are having "Christmas Spirit Day!" We are asking all students to donate a toonie or more to help support Valeda House and L'Arche homes. Students who bring in a toonie or more are encouraged to wear some Christmas Spirit that day, Santa Hat, Christmas Headbands, Christmas Sweaters, Christmas Socks or anything to show your Christmas Spirit.
L'Arche was founded by our school's namesake Jean Vanier. There are currently six L'Arche homes in Edmonton and Sherwood Park for people with developmental disabilities of various ages, live in assistants who come from countries around the world.
http://www.larcheedmonton.org/
Valeda House Is run by Edmonton"s Catholic Social Services. It provides temporary, immediate housing for pregnant women and women with children under the age of 12 months who are homeless or at risk of getting children apprehended.
https://www.cssalberta.ca/Our-Ministries/Supportive-Housing
God Bless!
Principal for the Day! Principal Brady did a great job!
Keeping our school safe...Visiting the school
We are committed to ensuring a safe school for your children. Parents and visitors we ask you to please sign in at the office before walking the halls of the school. We ask, if you are volunteering or coming into the school for ANY reason, please sign in and let us know you are here in the building. Our responsibility in the office is knowing who is in the building at all times, especially in the case of emergency.
PLEASE SEND WARM CLOTHES WITH YOUR CHILD
Please send a change of clothes for your child in their backpack. A change of socks, pants and underwear should be in every child's back pack in the event that their clothes get wet during the day.
Library News
Parent Council
Information from the Parent School Council
Next meeting is scheduled for Thursday , December 7 at 6 pm in the library.
We welcome everyone to attend our meetings.
Christmas Basket themes for each teacher is listed below.
Deadline for items is Friday December 8th.
Mrs. Nestorowich – “GIRLS” - items such as lip balm, hair accessories, nail polish, etc.
Mrs/Pani Sombyk – “BOYS” – examples include Minecraft, lego, starwars
Mrs. Stychyshyn – “GAME NIGHT” – examples include board games, cards, snacks
Mrs. Myroniuk – “GIFT WRAPPING” – examples include wrapping paper, gift bags, tape, bows
Pani Baugh – “MOVIE NIGHT” – examples include family movies, blankets, popcorn
Mrs. Weir – “MOM” – examples include bath items, body spray, slippers
Mrs. Allen – “BAKERS DELIGHT” – examples include oven mitts, measuring cups, apron
Pani Lesoway – “TEA LOVERS” – examples include loose tea, cups, tea infuser, books
Mrs. Rockwell – “COFFEE LOVERS” – examples include beans, ground coffee, thermal cup
Pani Malko – “SOCKS”
Mrs./Pani Cokan – “DAD” – examples include plaid items, socks, home improvement
Mrs. Spooner – “GIFT CARDS”
Mrs. Rafuse – “VACATION” – examples include sunscreen, water toys, luggage tags
News from BUCPS
We would like you to be aware of the following events:
Taste of Ukraine - Fall Food Fundraiser
Just a reminder that orders are to be handed in by Tuesday, December 5th to JV, St. T's or ABJ. Order pickup will be Tuesday, December 19th from 1:00pm - 6:30pm outside the main JV school entrance.
Taste of Ukraine Order Form Link:
http://jv-eics-ab-ca.webguide-forschools.ca/download/117243
Please contact Clayton Starko at clayton@starko.ca or 587-336-2098 with any questions!
Thank you in advance for your continued support. смачного!
ASSEMBLY AND ST. NICHOLAS CELEBRATION
Noon Hour Supervisor Needed
OLPH Parish News
If your child has missed participating in any of the sacraments please give the parish office a call and they can help you ensure that your child can receive the sacraments.
St Sophia Ukrainian Catholic Parish News
The Week Ahead...
Dec. 5 - Assembly (St. Nicolas Pres.)
Dec. 6 - Early Dismissal 2:13 pm
Dec. 6 - Christmas Spirit Day - Bring in a tonnie in support of Valeda House and L'Arche Homes
Dec. 7 - Gr. 3 - In School Field Trip 'Awesome Bridges'
Dec. 7 - Gr. 2 - In School Field Trip 'Acadia'
Dec. 7 - Oil Kings Game Gr. 4S, 4R, & 3M
Dec 7 - Parent Council meeting in the Library @ 6:30 pm
THE MONTH AHEAD ..... a few extra upcoming events
Dec. 5 - Assembly (St. Nicolas Pres.)
Dec. 6 - Early Dismissal 2:13 pm
Dec. 7 - Gr. 3 - In School Field Trip 'Awesome Bridges'
Dec. 7 - Gr. 2 - In School Field Trip 'Acadia'
Dec. 7 - Oil Kings Game Gr. 4S, 4R, & 3M
Dec 7 - Parent Council meeting in the Library @ 6:30 pm
Dec. 12 - Hot Lunch
Dec. 18 - School Assembly 8:50 am
Dec. 18 - Gr. 2 - Building Sugar Cube House
Dec 21 - Advent Concert @ 1:00 pm & 6:30 pm
Dec. 23 - Christmas Break Starts Jan. 9 - School Resumes
2017-2018 Approved School Calendar
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