The Bison Bugle
January 8-12
MISSION STATEMENT
At St. Kateri Tekakwitha Academy, we are a spiritual, Christ - centred community that nurtures resilient, responsible, lifelong learners through love and service.
Connect - Inspire - Achieve
UPCOMING EVENTS at SKT!
Jan 8 - Welcome Back!
Jan 8 - MISSION IMPOSSIBLE BEGINS! (Jan 8-19)
Jan 8 - Student Assembly
Jan 9 - Academy & Gr 4 & 5 Options resume
Jan 9 - Gr 1-3 Reading Groups (Tues, Wed, Thurs)
Jan 9 - RAINBOWS Div I & Div II group with Mrs. Palidwar
Jan 9 - Gr 3-5 Mrs. P's Lunch Club @ lunch recess
Jan 11 - Gr 5 Games Club with Mrs. Gagne
Jan 12 - NO KINDERGARTEN classes
Jan 17 - Healthy Hunger (Mr. Sub)
Jan 18 - 6:30pm School Council Mtg (ALL PARENTS WELCOME)
Jan 18 - 10:00am Gr 4 & 5 John Reid Field Trip to Servus Place
Jan 19 - 6:30pm SKT Family Movie Night! (ALL FAMILIES WELCOME)
Jan 24 - 8:45am Gr 4 & 5 BISON Breakfast
Jan 25 - 6:30pm Pre-K & Kindergarten Expo at MCHS
Jan 26 - 12:40pm Gr 1-5 BISON Lunch Winners
Jan 26 - NO KINDERGARTEN classes
Jan 31 - GSACRD PD Day - NO CLASSES for all students
St. Jean Baptiste Parish
As partners in faith with our local St. Jean Baptiste Parish, please see the link below to find out mass times and locations, upcoming parish events and more.
Please note, if you are interested in learning more about having your child participate in Sacramental Preparation, please see the following link: https://www.sjbp.ca/sacraments.htm
Dress For the Weather!
As we move into the new year, outdoor temperatures are set to drop. Families are encouraged to review GSACRD's Inclement Weather Policy AP 132 & AP 133 linked below. Please note that it is Board Policy that students will be participating in outdoor activities when the the temperature (including windchill) is warmer than - 25 degrees Celsius.
Students are expected to come to school prepared for outdoor activities daily. Students should arrive at school with warm coats, snow pants, winter boots, warm mitts/gloves and headwear. Students will be going outside for all recess breaks unless temperatures are below -24 (with windchill).
When conditions are deemed too cold (-25 and cooler) students will be staying indoors for all activities. If temperatures are cooler than -25 prior to school starting, school doors will be open by 8:15 for all students to access.
As always, should you have any questions, please contact the office.
Pre-K and Kindergarten Expo! SAVE THE DATE!
Join our community where everyone knows your name!
Our annual Pre-K and Kinder EXPO is an opportunity for parents/legal guardians and families to learn about our Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten programming.
When is the upcoming expo?
Morinville Expo: Thursday, January 25, 2024- 6:30 p.m. Morinville Community High School
SKTA YEARBOOK!
YEARBOOKS are available to PRE-ORDER for only $20.00 on your PARENT PORTAL!
Don't miss out on your child's memories for 2023-2024 as there are only LIMITED COPIES AVAILABLE!
Parent Council
Thank you to all parents and guardians who joined us at our last Parent Council meeting, it was wonderful to so many engaged families! OUR NEXT MEETING IS THURSDAY JANUARY 18th. Parent Council is a wonderful way for parents & guardians to get involved and support our school. All parents & guardians with children registered at SKTA are welcome to join! Participating in Parent Council will allow individuals to share their voice and their talents with the school community and serve our students. Any families who would like to review Parent Council Agenda's and Minutes can access them on our SKTA website (Click HERE)
Join a Great Community of Parents on our ST. KATERI ACADEMY PARENTS facebook page!
SKT Family Movie Night - SAVE THE DATE!
SKTA FUNDRAISING
Mabel's Labels
You can buy Mabel’s Labels for your child's items - they are waterproof, durable labels to help reduce classroom mix-ups and keep your items coming home! CLICK HERE for more information on how to order. This fundraiser is ongoing and doesn't have a deadline to order.
Thank you so much for supporting our school and Friends of SKT Association.
Friends of SKT
GSACRD Voice
Prioritizing Your Family’s Mental Health Over the Holidays
One week left until it is Christmas break! The holidays are a time to recharge, relax and spend time with loved ones. Although it is a busy time, it is important to keep in mind that our mental health still needs our attention over the holidays.
Keeping up with things like routines, budgeting, acknowledging feelings, and slowing down are all examples of what we can do to help from feeling overwhelmed.
Check out the following link for some ideas and tips on how you can prioritize your and your family’s mental health this Christmas break.
Prioritize Mental Health Over the Holidays
Holiday Activities and Entertainment to Inspire Gratitude
Kara Meloche: kmeloche@gsacrd.ab.ca (END & GHP)
Caitlin Josey: cjosey@gsacrd.ab.ca (SKT & Legal)
Marina Casavant: mcasavant@gsacrd.ab.ca (MCHS & Communications)
Methods for Recording Student Attendance
Dear Parents,
Ensuring your child's attendance is accurately recorded is essential for us to provide the best educational experience. Please visit our website (Click HERE) for detailed instructions under the MENU.
Ongoing Reporting - Viewing your students marks
We encourage all parents to use PowerSchool as a tool to remain informed about student progress. Questions or concerns about student assessments should be directed to your child's homeroom teacher. Interviews to discuss student progress will continue to be a valuable opportunity for collaboration between home and school. In addition to this, reciprocal emails and phone calls will also be essential to maintaining a solid relationship that is focused on student success.
Please watch video on our website (Click HERE) for a step by step on how to access.