November Newsletter

I hope that everyone in our school family is doing well.

It would be understatement to say that this the past month has been a busy one, as conversations with many families have shown the same.

With activities going on outside and inside the school in full swing. We have had our Walk for Breakfast, Thanksgiving, Bookfair, Open House, Jamarama and Halloween activities, it has been a busy month for everyone.

I hope that everyone finds time to rest and recharge in their own way, I'm a big believer in physical activity and humor, however it is important to do whatever works for you.

Again, thank you to all of our volunteers, families, community members, staff and students for making Sacred Heart Academy and amazing place.

The student injury insurance as provided by the Provincial Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has undergone a change, effective October 1, 2026, the insurance provider has been adjusted from SSQ Beneva to AIG Insurance Company of Canada.

To initiate a claim, the parent or guardian must complete the appropriate form and submit it directly to AIG.

In the event of a serious incident that occurred BEFORE October 1, 2026:

● Submit a claim to SSQ/Beneva within 90 days of the incident. Completed Proof of

Loss forms can be sent to: claims.spgroup@ssq.ca

● Review the insurance policy to understand available coverages and limits.

● Direct any questions to SSQ/Beneva by calling: 1-855-395-2520.

In the event of a serious incident that occurred AFTER October 1, 2026:

● Submit a claim to AIG within 30 days of the incident. Completed Accident Claims form

(Health/Dental) can be sent to: ahclaimscan@aig.com

● Review the insurance booklets to understand available coverages and limits.

● Direct any questions to AIG by calling: 1-800-387-4481.

● AIG Policy Number: SRG 9430794

More information can be found on the NLSchools Student Insurance Page

At Sacred Heart Academy we strive to maintain an allergy-aware school environment that minimizes exposure to life-threatening allergens.

If your child has a diagnosed severe or life-threatening (anaphylactic) allergy, or requires emergency medication (such as an epinephrine auto-injector) while at school, please review our updated Student Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Information Package.

We will be in contact with families to ensure that we have updated plans and information.

Key Action Items for Parents & Guardians:

• Mandatory Medical Documentation: Before staff can administer emergency medication or execute a safety plan, parents must provide a completed Form A (Administration of Medications) signed by a practicing physician, along with an Anaphylaxis Management and Emergency Plan.
• Epinephrine Auto-Injectors: Parents must supply the school with two unexpired auto-injectors (e.g., EpiPen® or Allerject®) in their original pharmacy packaging. One is carried by the student (if age 6+ and capable), and the second is stored at the school Office.
• Student Self-Administration: If your child carries their own auto-injector, a completed Form D (Student Self-Administration Consent) must also be submitted.
• Annual Renewal: All allergy plans and medication authorizations must be renewed at the beginning of each school year or whenever medical instructions change.

Accessing Forms & Information:

The full Information Package and direct download links to Form A, Form D, and the Anaphylaxis Management Plan are available on our school website or directly from the main office.

Please contact the main office if you have any questions or need assistance completing your child’s health paperwork. Thank you for working with us to keep our school community safe!

Related Link:

Administration of Medications, Medical Interventions and Chronic Care

With winter weather coming soon, it is important that the school have:

• updated phone numbers and email address's
• if there have been recent changes, please call the school office to make the necessary updates.
• emergency closure plans for your student.
• In the event of an emergency closure, it is important that the school have a family's updated plans. If you have not yet had time to complete the Emergency Closure and Dismissal Information Form, we ask that you take moment and complete it on Rycor.

We had a tremendous turn out for our open house.

A big thank you our families, students and staff for making this a great night.

Congratulations to Freya Hickey who was the winner of the prize draw, that was provided by Pizza Delight.

On Friday, October 23, Adam attended the Youth Ventures NL Awards Gala.

Adam was nominated for and has won the Entrepreneurial Spirit of the Year Award for his business, Adam's Candy Sparkes! which recognizes his his hard work, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Adam is the youngest person in Newfoundland and Labrador to have ever received this award!

Congratulations Adam, we are all very proud of you for this amazing accomplishment.

These accomplishments have to be through a community group, team or organized event.

Student's must have a completed Media Consent form completed through Rycor.

All the submissions will be deleted at the end of the school year.

Submissions can be entered through the following link and the deadline for the next Newsletter is November 27.

School Clothing can be ordered online until November 17.

Brokerlink has generously provided school supplies for students who are in need of them.

The Kinette Club of Marystown has graciously donated $400.

From our Walk to Breakfast event, we have received $717.80.

These donations are greatly appreciated.

We had several Hostas donated by our own Ms. Anne Marie Murphy, thank you to Stellar Equipment for planting these around the school.

We would like to thank our families for their support during our incorporation of Rycor for the collection of school forms and fees. If you experience any problems, feel free to contact the school or submit a help request to the district.

Thank you to all those who contributed to making this years' book fair a huge success. We did well and had a lot of help from Grade 7 volunteers, Ms. Dunphy and Ms. Patsy Mayo. Family night was especially busy and we appreciate the support from our families.

TD Walk to Breakfast

We have had some cases of students coming into the school with scented products and bring in items that are on our list of food allergens. We kindly ask that families take a moment to review the notice about these products. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school.

Families can receive School Messenger notices through SMS, see the following instructions to set this up.

Families can use the Safe Arrival system to report absences, see the following instructions for details.

The cafeteria has a limited supply of disposable cups for students, it would be helpful to send along a reusable water bottle.

Daily school announcements can be viewed from the following Google Doc.

We have noticed that there is an increasing number of students bringing in personal items (toys, stuffed animals and fidgets) to school.

On occasion, these items created distractions in classes, been lost and created issues between students. With this in mind, we ask that they be kept home.

• Guy Fawke’s Night

Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 6:30 pm

Dave Brenton Memorial Track and Field Complex

Free Hot dogs, hot chocolate and Timbits

• Remembrance Day Celebrations

November 11

Cenotaph at Town Hall in Marystown

• Annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree

Thursday, December 3, 2026

Time to be announced later

• Annual Christmas Parade

Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 11 am

• SHA Theme Days

View the planned Theme Days for October / November

• Remembrance Day Ceremony

Our ceremony will be held on Tuesday, November 10, starting at 9 am. Parents/guardians are welcome to attend we ask that you enter through the gym doors at 8:45 am, seating will be behind our students.

School will be closed on November 11 in observance of Remembrance Day.

• Picture Re-Takes

Scheduled for November 16 during the morning.

• Report Card Preparation Day

School will not be open for students on Friday, November 27 due to teacher's being involved in preparing progress reports.

• Christmas Concert

The date for the Grade 3-7 concert is set for Tuesday, December 1.

Matinee: 9:00 am (no charge), Evening performance: 6:30 p.m.

Students are asked to be at the school by 6 o'clock the evening of the performance. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend the matinee, but the evening performance is for adults only.

Tickets are $5.50 and will be available for purchase on Rycor November 20-27. Tickets will not be available on the door.

A listing of known upcoming events can be found on the schools Google Calendar.