Jean Vanier Catholic School
Dec. 22, 2017
“I love you not just because you can do things but because in your being you are precious.” ― Jean Vanier
Leadership Message
On behalf of all of the Jean Vanier Staff, we want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year!
We pray that you all have a safe and enjoyable break!
God Bless!
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.
2017 JV Christmas Concert
Thank you to Mr. Davies for the beautiful ice sculpture!
EICS Kindergarten Programming 2018-2019
During the month of December, Elk Island Catholic Schools will be consulting with our families, EICS staff and community members on kindergarten programming for the upcoming Fall 2018 school year. During this time of year, we historically look at programming, staffing, and other key factors prior to opening up the kindergarten registration process in mid-January.
Current kindergarten programs throughout the division are offered in a variety of ways, including:
Half-day programs 5 days a week
Full-time kindergarten - offered in a variety of forms, including 2 days one week and 3 days the next week.
Progressive kindergarten which is a type of full-time kindergarten - but it is offered through incremental steps from September until June.
Specialized kindergarten programming with language focus (French, Ukrainian Immersion).
EICS will be meeting with our early childhood educators, consultants and school administration in the next few weeks to discuss plans for kindergarten programming for the upcoming year. In order to assist with these discussions, we are inviting interested parents and community members to share their views about kindergarten programming via a short survey located on our EICS Kindergarten Information page. We will be sharing input from the survey with the Board of Trustees at the January 10th meeting.
If you have any questions about the survey or EICS programs, please contact Susan.Johnson@eics.ab.ca
Sherwood Park Boundaries Consultation
OLPH Parish News
Please see the link below for an important message from our Pastor, Fr. Jim Corrigan with regards to Christmas masses at OLPH.
https://jv.eics.ab.ca/our-faith
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. There is another registration date for Sacramental preparation on January 29th!
News from Parent Council
The Parent School Council would like to thank all of our amazing families for making this years Christmas Basket Raffle such a success.
The PSC would also like to thank our local businesses for contributing as well.
Once Upon a Child, DreaLee Dance and Fitness, Rabbit Hill, Canadian Tire, Vdara, Home Depot, Neptune Coring, Platinum Hair Salon, Moksha Yoga Sherwood Park, Team Ford, Sobeys Liquor, Second Cup, Save on Foods, Cobs Bread, Gentry Homes, Pressed, Nitza Pizza, Panago, Salisbury GreenHouse, Staples, Rob Coble of ReMax, VA Chartered Accountants, and Shell Canada.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
God Bless
Jean Vanier Parent School Council
News from BUCPS
Ukrainian Christmas Caroling
ABJ Ukrainian students are planning to go Christmas Caroling on Thursday, January 4, 2018 from 6:00-9:00PM. Last year it was a lot of fun bringing the Christmas spirit to the homes of families and friends. Students are again looking for homes who will accept Ukrainian carolers.
If you or anyone you know would be interested, or have any questions, please contact Vlodko Boychuk at vlodkob@eics.ab.ca. Thank you for your support!
Taste of Ukraine Fundraiser
A big thank you to all of our AMAZING volunteers that helped out with this fundraiser. We cannot express how much we appreciate your support!
Christmas Wishes
The BUCPS Executive would like to wish you and your families a blessed Christmas season! We are looking forward to a fantastic 2018!
Staff Parking Lot
Noon Hour Supervisor Needed
St Sophia Ukrainian Catholic Parish News
The Week Ahead...
Jan. 9 - Hot Lunch Panago
Jan. 10 - Early Out 2:15 pm
Jan. 11 - Ukrainian Bilingual students Caroling at Strathcona Care Center
Jan. 12 - In school Field Trip for 1B - Creating Color
THE MONTH AHEAD ..... a few extra upcoming events
Jan. 9 - Hot Lunch Panago
Jan. 10 - Early Out 2:15 pm
Jan. 12 - In school Field Trip - Creating Color 1B
Jan. 15 - Mrs. Boehm scheduled return
Jan. 17 - In school Field Trip - Wheels and Levers Gr. 4
Jan. 18 - PAC Meeting 6 pm
Jan. 23 - Field Trip Sunridge Gr. 4
Jan. 25 - Magnets Presentation Gr. 2A and 2L
Jan. 30 - Hot Lunch culinary Delights
Jan. 31 - No School PD Day
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