Madonna Catholic School News

Dear Madonna Families,

Welcome to a wonderful new school year! After a busy and energetic first week, we hope you take time this long weekend to relax, reconnect with loved ones, and enjoy the extra hometime together.

As we step into this year, we continue embracing our theme, "Rooted. United. Sent" (John 15:5–8). In this third year focusing on this scripture, we are called to look through the eyes of evangelizers—enthusiastically sending forth our passion for the Catholic faith and sharing God’s word with the world.

A huge thank you to our remarkable staff for doing such a fantastic job sharing class communication details. This electronic newsletter in your email each week will continue to keep you informed of wider school events.

Save the Date: First School Council Meeting

• When: Wednesday, September 16 at 6:00 PM

• Where: Online or In Person

• Why: A great opportunity to connect with other families and learn more about our school community.

Please note the following guidelines during this period:

• NO PARENT ACCESS TO STAFF PARKING LOT - we have grown a lot on our staff this year!

• Quick Drop-and-Go Only: You may drive along Malvern Drive to drop off your child quickly, but stopping and parking are strictly prohibited.

• Best Parking Option: Park in the business area across the road and walk your child safely across to the school. Please take note of the no parking zones outside of the daycare.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation in keeping our school zone safe for all students.

Have a wonderful long weekend!

Fiona Wimmer, Assistant Principal

Cathy Hinger, Principal

September 7 - NO SCHOOL - LABOUR DAY HOLIDAY

September 8 - Students resume classes

September 9 - Assembly at 9:00am in gymnasium

September 15 - Grade 1-4 Swim permission forms due!

September 16 - School Council Meeting at 6:00pm

September 16 - Grade 4 Retreat at Birch Bay

September 17 - ABJ & Madonna Opening Mass at Emerald Hills Football field (details to come)

September 23 - Terry Fox Run at Madonna

September 29 - Orange Shirt Day

September 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - no school

Please take the time to fill out these important Consent Forms. Forms need to be completed by September 15th.

Please complete the Medical Form ONLY if you child has a medical condition or requires medication (over the counter or prescription) at the school. You do not need to complete the form if there are no medical conditions or concerns.

Please review the following important reminders regarding end-of-day dismissal and busing routines to help ensure a smooth and safe departure for all students.

• Notify the Office Before Noon: If your child's busing routine is changing—specifically if you plan to pick them up instead of having them take the bus—please call the school office before 12:00 PM. The main office becomes extremely busy at the end of the day, making it difficult to answer late phone calls and deliver last-minute messages. Please do not email after 12:00pm for school for pick ups. We cannot guarantee we will see the email on time.

• Office Sign-Out Required: Parents picking up students must sign them out directly at the school office. For safety and security reasons, staff must verify identity to ensure students are only released to authorized parents or guardians.

• No Retrievals Once On the Bus: Once a student has boarded the bus, we are unable to remove them. Pulling students off the bus causes significant delays for departure times and puts the entire transportation schedule behind.

Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in keeping our dismissal process safe and efficient for everyone.

As many of our families know when they came to Open House the orders that were made online BEFORE JULY 31 are partially delivered. Shirts and hoodies came to our school and are ready for pick up in the office. However there is a delay for the warmer v-neck sweater and cardigans that were ordered. There is no ETA yet for August orders. Orders will be sent to the school directly and you will be contacted via email.

“Even if I don’t finish, we need others to continue.

It’s got to keep going without me.” Terry Fox (1980)

Madonna Catholic will be participating in the 45th Annual Terry Fox Run on Wednesday September 23rd beginning at 1:00 in the school gym. Parents, grandparents, and younger siblings are welcome to tie their shoe laces and participate too! We encourage everyone to wear red & white and bring their school spirit.

Click on the link below to help us achieve our goal!!

OLPH (Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish)

Masses at OLPH will be livestreamed. Please join using this link. https://www.facebook.com/olphsherwoodpark/videos/

Visit OLPH Website for more information about the parish and in regards to sacramental preparation.

Visit www.facebook.com/olphsherwoodpark