January Newsletter
2020
Administrator’s Message
“Building the Reign of God, One Child at a Time”
Dear Parents and/or Guardians:
HAPPY NEW YEAR! A warm welcome back to all students, families and staff of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School! We hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful, restful and holy holiday season spent with family and friends. As we look ahead to the start of a new year, a new beginning, we are presented with opportunities to change and to do what we need to do in a new way. In our fast paced society, we need to remind ourselves why we do what we do and the importance of our roles in our Catholic community.
We also should take the time to look back and reflect on past accomplishments and consider ways to build on these accomplishments. The academic efforts of teachers and students have resulted in continued growth in student achievement. Our extra-curricular activities offer students opportunities for social and spiritual growth as well as positive and proactive participation. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to our parents, guardians, volunteers, and staff for giving of their time, support and generosity with our students during the Christmas season. As we embark upon 2020, we are determined to continue to nurture our Catholic community where we encourage participation in the life and mission of the Church. As we move forward into the new year, it is our hope and prayer that we as a community of faith, may rediscover and renew our relationships with Christ, the Church and with each other.
We welcome those families who have decided to register their children in our Kindergarten or Pre-Kindergarten program. This is a very exciting time and we take this as an honor to educate your child with grace and appreciation.
Congratulations to Mrs. Bushell, our Middle School band, our middle school and elementary students and the play cast for the Advent concert. Thank you to Mrs. Bushell for writing a truly faith filled, cultural and passionate play about the birth of Christ, all with keeping our division faith theme in mind. Thank you to the Keevill family for providing the technical assistance with sound and lighting.
A reminder to our Grade 4 and Grade 7 parents, in the coming weeks you will be receiving survey letters from Alberta Education and Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools. These surveys help to guide the school’s yearly education plan, celebrate the many successes of our school and provide feedback of the school’s overall performance in supporting your child’s Catholic education. Please take the time to provide this valuable feedback.
We look forward to our continued faith that captures the spirit of our school. On behalf of the entire St. Marguerite Bourgeoys School community, we wish you a blessed and prosperous year ahead!
Mr. Kelly Jacobson, Principal Mr. David Griffin, Vice Principal
FIRST DAY BACK AFTER CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
The school will return to regular operation on Monday, January 6th.
Pre-Kindergarten & Grade 8's Team Up To Make Gingerbread Houses
St. Marguerite Feast Day Mass
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Registration
Online Registration
Registration for the 2020-2021 school year opens on January 13, 2020 at 8:00 a.m.
You are welcome to input your information on our online form at rdcrs.schoolengage.ca/#/login and submit the form on January 13, 2020 at 8:00 a.m.
If you need some help/instruction, please follow the Parent User Guide.
Please have a copy of your child's birth certificate, legal and immigration documentation for registration.
Eligibility
Your child must be four (4) years of age by December 31 of the upcoming school year to be eligible for Pre-Kindergarten.
For information about the Pre-Kindergarten Program, click here.
To be eligible for Kindergarten, your child must be five years old on or before December 31 of the school year.
Are You Upgrading Your Christmas Tree?
St. Marguerite Bourgeoys School
Email: smbinfo@rdcrs.ca
Website: stmarguerite.ca
Phone: (403)227-2123
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