Jean Vanier Catholic School
March 1, 2019
Jean Vanier: our School's namesake
Looking Ahead
Mon. Mar 4- Milk Day-Morning Assembly 9 am-BUCPS Meeting 7pm at JV
Wed. Mar 6- Early Out- Ash Wednesday Mass at 12:30 OLPH Parish-Milk day
Thurs. Mar 7- Gr 4 Field Trip Waste Management 12:30-3 pm-
Fri. Mar 8- PD Day No School
Your Child's Digital Report Card is now available in your PowerSchool account.
Registration for 2019-2020
For 2019-20 we will be running full day kindergarten classes. Our English language program will run on Tuesdays & Thursday with alternating Fridays. Our Ukrainian program will run on Monday and Wednesdays with alternating Fridays. If there are enough requests we may be able to offer a half day program Monday to Friday.
For Students Currently Enrolled in Pre- K Programs
Thank you
Ukrainian Bilingual Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Registration
Registration is OPEN!
To register for the Ukrainian Bilingual Kindergarten program in the 2019-2020 school year, your child must be five years old on or before December 31, 2019. For Pre-Kindergarten, your child must be four years old on or before December 31, 2019.
Follow this link to find out more information on Pre-K/Kindergarten Registration:https://www.eics.ab.ca/about-us/media-room/post/pre-k-and-kindergarten-registration-open-tuesday-january-22-2019
A Huge thank you to Fortis Alberta for their donation to Jean Vanier!
Parent Volunteers Needed for Shrove Tuesday-Please contact School if your able to help out
Adam read 20 books, and gets to share one with Mr. Marshall. Great job Adam!
Grade 3 Peruvian Mask Making
Ephesians 4:32 Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.
Safety on the Internet! - We are sharing information on the MOMO challenge
ALERT
February 27th, 2019
MOMO Challenge
We are receiving numerous calls with questions and concerns regarding the Momo Challenge which has resurfaced on multiple social media platforms. The Momo Challenge first started in 2016 on a mobile instant messaging application called Whatsapp. A phone number associated with the name Momo and a picture of a girl with bulging eyes and widespread mouth would use a feature of the app called ‘Quick Add’ where the app would allow the user to add and message multiple numbers in a short period of time to then send messages back and forth with any individual who was willing to respond.
The nature of the messages usually start out innocent such as “wanna play a game?” which can then evolve into Momo encouraging the child to engage in self-harm and suicidal behaviours. The motive to follow through with the challenge is that Momo tells the child that they know where they live (the address can typically be found through reverse search of the phone number) along with their parent’s name, which is generally connected to the phone number. This can escalate to threats towards family and or loved ones if they do not follow through with the challenge or if they contact local authorities.
Recently the Momo Challenge has reappeared in multiple YouTube videos that are specifically intended for younger audiences. Typically, the Momo Challenge will be featured in videos (such as Peppa Pig, Paw Patrol, Minecraft gameplay) that come from new or unreliable YouTube accounts and begins 5-10 minutes into the episode, after attempting to establish as a legitimate video. Parents/Caregivers should carefully monitor what their children watch on YouTube and only allow them to watch trusted channels.
Online challenges such as the Momo Challenge unfortunately do circulate quite regularly. Parents should not overreact; however, it is important that they speak with their children regarding all aspects of their online activity and explain potential risk of using certain streaming platforms so that they can recognize dangerous online behaviour. If you have concerns about your children accessing Youtube, please be aware that you are able to block Youtube from your internet router https://www.wikihow.com/Block-Unwanted-Site-From-Your-Router.
Students should be encouraged to report concerning online behaviour that makes them feel uncomfortable to a trusted adult or through the anonymous erase|Report It tool at https://erasereportit.gov.bc.ca/add/report-it
List of some Approved Youtube Channels:
· Ryan ToysReview https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGJGhZ9SOOHvBB0Y4DOO_w
· Blippi
https://www.youtube.com/user/BlippiVideos
· The Axel Show https://www.youtube.com/user/theaxelshowadventure
· CookieSwirlC
https://www.youtube.com/user/CookieSwirlC
· Toys Unlimited https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIdYMdAtTsWucGCZyZvN6w
· Peppa Pig – Official Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/theofficialpeppa
Caution should be utilized if children have access to Youtube on their mobile devices.
Alternatively, many streaming apps such as Netflix have Kid Friendly functions that can be turned on to allow children to browse and stream videos without being exposed to inappropriate content.
Depending on your school community, you may want to consider putting some messaging out to parents/caregivers so they are aware of the Momo Challenge and have an idea of how to address this with their children.
Key Reminders:
1. It is essential to stay vigilant when receiving reports of any students exhibiting “worrisome behaviours” especially those students who may be struggling at this time.
2. Be aware that if there is a shift in the behavioural baseline of a student it is important to collect data in collaboration with local support agencies and conduct other assessments as required.
3. Pay close attention to individuals who seem fixated on the Momo Challenge.
4. The role that social media plays as both a risk enhancer as well as a prominent contributing source of data has never been stronger. A comprehensive review of the individual’s online behaviour and digital footprint is where we find the most information. An accurate risk determination cannot be made without reviewing the entirety of their digital baseline.
5. We collectively, staff, parents/ caregivers, need to “strategically” intensify our connections with our children who may be vulnerable to engaging in the Momo Challenge. The power of positive, meaningful human connection is one of the best prevention strategies we can utilize.
Sincerely,
J. Kevin Cameron, M.Sc., R.S.W., B.C.E.T.S., B.C.S.C.R. Board Certified Expert in Trauma Stress
Diplomate, American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
Executive Director, Canadian Centre for Threat Assessment and Trauma Response
Theresa Campbell, M.A.
President, Safer Schools Together Ltd.
BUCPS News
Upcoming BUCPS Meeting
Mark your calendars - the next BUCPS Meeting will be held on Monday, March 4, 2019 @7:00pm at Jean Vanier Catholic School.
2019 Anthony Jordan Lecture Series
You are invited…
To our annual Anthony Jordan Lecture Series on March 15 & 16.
We are proud and excited to have Dr. Douglas Farrow speaking this year. Dr. Farrow is a Professor of Theology and Christian Thought at McGill University in Montreal, and author of several books.
This year our Lecture series, themed “God & Public Reason”, is being held at the Archdiocese of Edmonton, located at 8421-101 Avenue NW, Edmonton.
The Lectures:
Friday, March 15:
7 p.m. A Greater Operation of Liberty
Saturday, March 16:
9:30 a.m. The Failure of Liberal Public Reason
11:00 a.m. Man of Lawlessness
Admission is free of charge. A free will offering will be accepted.
For more information, please see attached poster or visit www.newman.edu/AJLS.
Mass Times
8:30am Seven Days a Week
6:15pm Tuesdays and Thursdays
Saturday 5:00pm
Sunday 8:30am, 10:30am, 12:30pm and 7:00pm
Sunday at 11:00am at St. Francis of Assisi in Tofield, AB
Divine Liturgy Sunday 10:00 am
- 1st Sunday of the month "Children's Liturgy" in English
- 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month regular Liturgy in English
- Last Sunday of the month - regular Liturgy with Ukrainian Response
Children's Sunday School Programs every Sunday except during Children's Liturgy (1st Sunday of the month).
please contact Lisa Melnychuk at (780)922-0201 or email lisagreg3@hotmail.com
2018-2019 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