Jean Vanier Catholic School
Apr. 20, 2018
Leadership Message
Why God Made Spring?
The wisdom of kids can brighten our days like the rays of sun we were blessed to wake up to this morning. Kindergarten students from Pani Sombyk’s class gave such beautiful answers to the question, “Why did God make Spring?” Here a few for you to enjoy:
Brooke: “Because he didn’t want us to be cold for so long.”
Caleb: “Because he wants nights to get shorter and days to get longer.”
Melanie: “To tell the baby animals to be born.”
Aurelia: “Because she did not want all of the days to be snowy and no fun.”
The beauty of Spring is a gift for us all and a glimpse into the JOY and HOPE of God’s everlasting love.
Let us acknowledge the LORD; let us press on to acknowledge him. As surely as the sun rises, he will appear, he will come to us like the spring rains water the Earth. Hosea 6:3
School Clothing Orders are in and can be picked up at the office
1K and 3C led Monday Assembly this week!
Ducks in our "pond"-Forest
Mrs Boehm Medical Leave
Kindergarten Update for 2018-2019 School Year
Full-day English class: Monday/Wednesday with alternating Fridays
Half-day English morning class Monday-Friday
Full-day Ukrainian Bilingual class: Tuesday/Thursday with alternating Fridays.
For parents who have registered, we will be contacting parents shortly to inform you of class placement. Should enrollment change, we may need to change configurations. Thank-you for your patience, we are so excited to welcome your little ones to Jean Vanier!
A Treasured Reading Buddy Bench from Mr. Davies and family
Growing Brains, Sharing Smiles
EICS Parent Information Nights - Dr. Jody Carrington
EICS is pleased to present Dr. Jody Carrington as part of our Parent Information Night/Community Partner sessions. Dr. Carrington will be at the Strathcona County Agora on Friday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m. This events is free of charge and open to everyone - however, registration is required.
To register, please follow the link below:
Special thanks to the Ewanowich Family for their donation of apples this past week!
Learning through Competencies
We are focusing on using the language and philosophies of learning through the competencies at Jean Vanier. Through competencies, students develop and connect key aspects of knowing, thinking and doing across a variety of learning contexts, both within and outside school. As students develop competencies through learner outcomes, they acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes that contribute to their success as lifelong learners and active citizens.
OLPH Sacraments Information: Jean Vanier's First Communion
This is a reminder that Jean Vanier’s First Communion celebration is on:
Sunday April 29th at the 10:30am mass.
Rehearsal is on Saturday, April 28th at 11:00am.
All parents are required to schedule and confirm the date and time for First Communion with Monna ASAP.
If you wish your child to receive their first communion on April 29th or another date, please email or call Monna Senez 780-467-5470
Dates for First Communion are flexible and if the above date does not work for you, please contact Monna.
Thank-you and God bless.
Sacrament Photos
News from PSC
See you tonight at our FAMILY FUN BINGO NIGHT
FRIDAY APRIL 20th, 2018
LOCATION: JV SCHOOL GYMNASIUM
DOORS OPEN: 5:30 PM
BINGO STARTS: 6:00 PM
SNACKS AND DRINKS WILL BE SOLD AT THE CONCESSION.
$2.00 Entry (includes 1 set of Bingo Cards & 1 door prize ticket) $1.00 for extra cards.
$2.00 Bonanza Tickets (50/50 cash prize)
Many thanks to our PSC volunteers for all the amazing planning, organizing, and energy that goes into making tonight happen! We are truly blessed!
REMINDER: Salisbury Greenhouse Gift Card ORDERS
Reminder to those who ordered Salisbury gift cards that they will be available for pick-up at Jean Vanier on April 24th between 2:30 and 4pm.
Alternatively,
Orders will be sent home with your child on April 25th.
(NOTE: All orders left in our possession on the 25th will be sent home. We will not hold orders at the school unless your child is absent.)
News from BUCPS
"Save the Date"
The Week Ahead...
Apr. 23- Assembly 8:50 am
Apr. 24- Gr 4 Waste Management
Apr. 26- PAC Meeting 6 pm
Apr. 27- No School PD Day
THE MONTH AHEAD ..... a few extra upcoming events
Apr. 30- Assembly 1:00 pm
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
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We are St. Sophia’s Ukrainian Catholic Parish… a community of over 250 members mostly residing in and around Strathcona County. This year is a very exciting time for our Parish as we have made the announcement to start development of a brand new church in Sherwood Park. Over the years we have had many fundraisers to realize this goal and we are now commencing preparations for our 7th Annual Golf Tournament and once again are looking for your support.
The primary focus of the tournament is to have fun and encourage interaction amongst St. Sophia parishioners and friends, while raising much-needed funds for the parish and its goal of building our new church in the community.
The tournament will be held at Broadmoor Golf Course on Saturday, June 9th (see additional information below). Just like last year, there will be the many complimentary food and beverage holes for golfers to enjoy.
There also will be an Early Bird Prize drawn for those golfers that register and pay by Monday, May 7th. The Early Bird Prize is a round of golf including a cart and dinner at the Broadmoor Golf Course – valued at over $400!
Last year we had a full roster for the tournament and registrations are already filling up quickly!
Hope to see you out there!
Robert Lychak
Registration Focal