Jean Vanier Catholic School
Nov 2, 2017
"Every child, every person needs to know they are a source of joy; every child, every person needs to be celebrated". Jean Vanier
Leadership Message
Growing Brains, Sharing Smiles...
Like a Good neighbour...
We would kindly ask parents that are parking nearby the school when bringing your children, to respect our school's neighbours. Please avoid parking within 1.5 m of driveways and please do not block driveways. Our neighbours are dealing with weekly incidents where their blue bags and garbage/recycling bins are not being picked up due to vehicles blocking these areas. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
What Great Spirit!
A huge thank you to all of the parents who came out for our Halloween activities! It was wonderful to see all the great costumes and the smiles on so many faces. Jean Vanier is truly a great place for our kids to be!
Getting the Facts on Catholic Education.
Lately, Catholic Education has been getting hit with a media storm regarding "Catholic Curriclum". Please take a moment to check out the following link to become better informed about the facts and to find out what is the truth.
https://www.eics.ab.ca/about-us/superintendents-corner
We truly have a gift in Catholic education and we need to all work together to ensure we protect that gift!
This weekend we celebrate Catholic Education Sunday. Jean Vanier School along with Madonna school will be hosting the Saturday 5:00pm mass at OPLH. We invite you to come out and join us!
EICS Presents - Dr. Jody Carrington - Parent Information Night.
Please see below for more information about this wonderful opportunity!
God Bless!
3 Way Conferences (AKA Parent Teacher Interviews)
Please note, kindergarten will have their 3 - Way Conferences on November 27 & 28. More information to follow after Fall Break.
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.
Library News
News from BUCPS
Dear BUCPS Families,
This year once again we are asking all EICS Ukrainian Bilingual schools and students to participate in the 2017 Shoebox Project for children in Ukraine. This Shoebox Project is organized district-wide, including all 3 Ukrainian Bilingual schools at EICS.
Attached please find several documents which provide information on this project, as well as below are some links that provide suggestions for items to put in your shoeboxes.
https://www.samaritanspurse.ca/suggested-gifts/ https://www.samaritanspurse.ca/wp-content/uploads/OCC-List-of-Approved-Items_2016.pdf Students and parents can buy items for boys or girls of their age and appropriately mark it on the box.
We are asking that each school collect their boxes by Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017.
Visit us on Facebook (Sherwood Park Bilingual Program) and follow us on Twitter (@SPUkrProgram). Keep in touch with our current news and activities as well as relevant information from the Ukrainian community!
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...
Nov 3 - Candy Swap in the Gym at lunch.
Saturday/Sunday, Nov 4/5 - Catholic Education Mass
Nov 6 - Spell-A-Thon fundraiser for Parent Advisory Council
Nov 6 - School assembly led by Gr. 4S & Gr. 1S @ 8:50am
Nov 7/8 - 3 way conferences (AKA Parent Teacher Interviews)
Nov 7 - Waste in our world presentation for the Gr. 4 classes
Nov 7 - Parent presentation at St. Theresa School, Dr. Jody Carrington, 7:00pm
Nov 9 - Remembrance Day Service beginning at 10:30am in the gym.
Nov 10 - School PD Day - No Classes (Fall break begins!)
THE MONTH AHEAD ..... a few extra upcoming events
Nov 20 - Classes Resume
Nov 21 - Hot Lunch - Press'd
Nov 22 - School Assembly at 12:45 - Gr. 4 Bible presentation with Fr. Joe
Nov 27 - BUCPS meeting in the Library @ 7:00pm
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