Jean Vanier Catholic School
Jan. 12, 2018
“Community is a sign that love is possible in a materialistic world where people so often either ignore or fight each other. It is a sign that we don't need a lot of money to be happy--in fact, the opposite.” ― Jean Vanier
Leadership Message
As we celebrate the Feast of Jordan this week at Jean Vanier, we reflect on our own baptism and our journey with Christ. Baptism makes us members of the Body of Christ: members of one another. Baptism seals the Christian with the spiritual mark of belonging to Christ. We continue to celebrate our blessings of our life with Christ.
This week was another full week of growing brains, sharing smiles, and celebrating so many gifts at Jean Vanier. One of our gifts we continue to celebrate is service. Rich and Becky, from Valeda House, were at our Monday assembly to thank our JV village for the generous fundraising donation from our Christmas Spirit day in December. Valeda House is our EICS social justice project this year. Valeda House is a ministry of Catholic Social Services serving as a home to up to six young women, who either have young children or are expecting. In addition to being a home for these women for up to six months, Valeda House offers programs and support to allow these mothers to find long term housing and to address the underlying issues that may be associated with homelessness. The call to support Valeda House, as well as to educate and create awareness, has been made. Our Elk Island Catholic School family has answered the challenge of supporting and engaging in this ministry, which has served women from all of our communities, and which runs entirely on donated support. Your continued prayers for the women and their children at Valeda House are appreciated.
God Bless!
Growing Brains, Sharing Smiles at JV!
EICS Pre-K coming to Jean Vanier
We are very excited to announce that EICS will now offer English and Ukrainian Pre-Kindergarten classes at Jean Vanier Catholic School. Pre-Kindergarten at EICS offers a rich numeracy, literacy, and communication experience for children aged 4 years by December 31, 2018. As an inclusive School Division, we also offer PUF (Program Unit Funding) services for children aged 3 or 4 years by December 31, 2018.
Registration for the upcoming school Pre-K year is now open on the EICS website. Follow the link below.
Many thanks from Mrs. Boehm
Blessings,
Mrs. Boehm
PSC Shrove Tuesday
On Tuesday, February 13th the PSC is hosting the Shrove Tuesday pancake hot lunch. Pancakes, sausages, with the option of water or juice will be served for ALL students at 11:36 am. Kindergarten students wishing to participate can stay late from morning class, or come early for the afternoon class. We ask that kindergarten parents accompany their child during this time.
As in past years, we ask that students bring a toonie ($2) by January 25th.
Any parents willing to volunteer during this time, please email jvpac1009@gmail.com
JV Parent School Council
EICS Kindergarten Programming 2018-2019
To register, your child must be 5 years old on or before December 31, 2018
For more information please click on the following link.
Sherwood Park Boundaries Consultation
St. Theresa Winter Celebration
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.
News from BUCPS
Hello BUCPS families,
LITTLE ORCHARD SADOCHOK PRESCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT
We are very excited that the Little Orchard Sadochok Preschool is becoming a part of the Elk Island Catholic School District.
Our current class and school year will conclude as planned, governed by the Little Orchard Sadochok Executive and BUCPS.
We are pleased that EICS will now offer the Ukrainian Bilingual Program from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade Twelve.
Registration for the upcoming school year with the Little Orchard Sadochok Pre-Kindergarten, will commence Monday, January 15th at 6 pm, alongside the district wide opening of Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten registration on the EICS website.
We thank you for your continued support and look forward to the growth of our Ukrainian program and community!
Jean Vanier Parent Council
St. Theresa's "Winter Celebration" Concert
We invite all families in the Ukrainian Bilingual Program to join our Grade 5-8 classes from St. Theresa's Ukrainian Bilingual Program for a "Winter Celebration" Concert at Festival Place on Tuesday, January 23rd at 6:30PM.
Students will be caroling, playing instruments and dramatizing our winter celebrations. Special guest performance by Viter Ukrainian Folk Choir.
Tickets are only $5 and are available through the St. Theresa office or directly at Festival Place. Children TEN and UNDER are free (but you will need to get a ticket for them).
Please see attached poster for more information.
We look forward to seeing you at Festival Place!
OLPH Parish News
St Sophia Ukrainian Catholic Parish News
Ukrainian Community Event
Please join us for our 1st Annual Pre-Lenten Family Пущення (Pushchenia) Dinner & Dance on Saturday, February 10, 2018!
Come enjoy great Ukrainian food and live music with family & friends. All ages are welcome!
We look forward to seeing you there!
St. Sophia’s Ukrainian Catholic Knights of Columbus Council
Grade 4 & Kindergarten Buddies
Staff Parking Lot
The Week Ahead...
Jan. 22 - 8:50
Jan. 23 - Gr. 4 Ski Trip SunridgeJan. 24 - Second Visit Sportball
Jan. 24 - Grade 4R Curling at Glen Allen Rec Cntr.
Jan. 25 - Grade 2L Magnets
THE MONTH AHEAD ..... a few extra upcoming events
Jan 30 - Report Cards go live on Powerschool
Jan. 31 - School division PD Day - No classes
Feb 1 - 2W Magnets Presentation
Feb 7 - Early dismissal
Feb 8 & 9 - Teachers' Convention - No classes
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