May Newsletter

Fundraiser Success

Thank you so much for all of your support. The SCC has reached their goal in acquiring the funds for the asphalt basketball court and basketball hoops. We have secured K&S Asphalt Services Ltd to do the work. We are hoping to get this done before the end of the school year. We will keep you posted of its progress.

Hot Lunch

This month's hot lunch will be hotdogs, on May 26th. Forms will be going out on May 9th.

Glo Dance

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Glo Dance. The SCC worked very hard to prepare for the dance. It was wonderful seeing everyone come out and get their groove on. Looking forward for more to come in the future.

Parent Survey

Thank to those families who participated in our School Community Survey. Your feedback helps us to make decisions for what direction we can go with our school.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 3rd at 7:00pm. You are welcome to come join. If you are not interested in participating on the council but would liked to be called for other events please email the school and we will get in touch with you.

Boys Grade 3-6 LSKY Basketball League

The St. Vital Grade 6 (and under) Boys Basketball Team won the Living Sky elementary boys basketball tournament. They capped an undefeated season with an exciting win in the Final here in our gym back on April 5th. Congratulations on all your hard work this season!

Thank you to all the parents who helped to drive us to games at other schools and to those who came to support us both at the tournament and throughout the season. Our special season would not be possible without you! Also, thank you to all the students who helped with score keeping throughout the season. Your effort is also very much appreciated!

Mr. Cawood

Floor Hockey

This year we have both our girls and boys participating in the Living Sky School Division's Floor Hockey League.

This year, the boys floor hockey team plays an exhibition game at Bready School on April 27th and then our tournament will take place here at St. Vital School on Thursday, May 4th. We have a young team this year, so the boys are very excited to just get out and play. Good luck to the boys at the tournament, as they play hard and have fun!

The girls floor hockey team will have 2 exhibition games; one against Battleford Central School and the second is May 2nd at McKitrick School. Their tournament at St. Vital School on Tuesday, May 9th.

Thank you to all the parents who have provided such exceptional young men and women to work with. It is a real pleasure working with them.

Mr. Cawood - Boys' Coach

Mrs. Boyd - Girls' Coach

Badminton

Students in Grades 5-7 have been practicing their badminton skills in preparation for the playdown determining who will be representing the Icewolves at LOCCSD's Badminton Tournament, May 10th, at Nations West Field House, 12:00-5:00. The team representing St. Vital will be determine the first week of May and will consist of 8 students; male single, female single, double females, double males, and mixed doubles teams.

Mrs. Richardson and Mrs. Gubbe

Track and Field

Students in Grades 4-7 are working on their track and field events in gym class to prepare for our upcoming school Track Meet at the City Track by the Access Communications Centre, May 18th. The students will be bused to the track for a 10:00am start with a 3:30 end. We will be asking parents to pick up their child from the track. If you are interested in helping out in any capacity at the track meet we will gladly take you!

Grade 7 students who qualify based on results from our school track meet will then have the opportunity to move onto District Track. This is for students in Grades 7-12. It will take place at the City Track May 24th and 25th.

Living Sky School Division's Track Meet will be June 14th for students in Grades 4-6, who qualify at our school track meet.

Further communication about the day will be sent out regarding each track meet.

We are officially entering the season of Class Trips. Each classroom teacher will be communicating excursions they will be taking with their class and if they are in need of parent volunteers. Those parents who are volunteering to assist with the supervision of students will need to be sure they have an updated Criminal Record Check for Volunteers. Just a reminder that according to LSKYS's policy these are only valid for 6 months.

Upcoming trips:

• Recreational Swimming May 5th- Gr. K-7 & PK (Family Day)
• Ag Days May 11th - Grades 2/3 & 4/5
• High School Visit for Gr. 6/7 Class May 16th
• Rec Swim May 31 - Grades K-7

Sacramental Celebration

Our Grade 2 students have been busy learning about the sacraments of Reconciliation, Confirmation, and First Holy Communion this year in class. Parents and Candidates have attended St. Vital Churches preparation classes throughout the year lead by Christine Taylor of the Prince Albert Diocese, as well as Dennis Mercer and Natasha Nichol of the parish. All the learning and hard work have come to the exciting moment of receiving these special sacraments. Sixteen students from the Parish, 14 from St. Vital School, attended a special Reconciliations Service with their family the evening of April 25th where they and their parents went to confession. On May 11th, his Excellency, Bishop Stephen Hero will be coming to St. Vital School to spend some time with our students and candidates to meet them and talk about the Sacraments of Confirmation and Reconciliation. Friday, May 12th, families will be going to the church at 4:30 for a rehearsal, supper prepared by the Knights of Columbus, and a retreat afterwards. The big celebration will be at the 5:00pm Mass, Saturday, May 13th. Please come out and celebrate this blessed event with our students and their families.

May is the Month of Mary

Talk with your children and take time to pray the rosary together.

World Catholic Education Week

World Catholic Education Week will be celebrated the week of May 15-19. This year's theme is We are Many, We are One. Each day will have a special theme and there will be different prayers and activities to recognize these themes:

Monday, When We See: Collaborative Art Project and Living Rosary @ 2:30. Families are welcome to come join us in prayer.

Tuesday, When We Listen: Mindful Meditation and Music

Wednesday,When We Reflect: Mass

Thursday, When We Learn : Come to know Mary Better

Friday, When We Act: Community Clean Up and School Movie

The Grade 1/2 Class will be leading our school at Mass this week, Wednesday, May 17th at 9:25. Come celebrate with us!

We are now accepting 2023-2024 School Year Registration for PreKindergarten, Kindergarten, and New Students. Please be sure to access the registration forms and Admission Policy form on our Website. You can send it to the school digitally or feel free to drop it off in person and introduce yourself. We look forward to having your child come to our school in the new year.

North Battleford Comprehensive High School and John Paul Collegiate II have both connected with our Grade 6/7 class to help with transitioning into High School this fall. Both schools have sent representatives and St. Vital Alumni to do a classroom visit talking about their school, programs they offer and answer any questions they may have had. Both High Schools had their Open House at the end of April. On May 16th, students will go visit each High School during the school day to get a feel for what they can expect when they go in the fall. Each school has left registration forms for the students. You can also access these forms on their website. Should you have any questions regarding school programming please feel free to reach out to either school as they are happy to answer any questions you may have as a parent.

We are happy to announce that we will be having a talent show this month featuring the talents of our students. Auditions are the first week of May. The big show will be the afternoon of May 26th, 12:45-2:10. All are welcome to come and watch with us.

I am very happy to share this opportunity for new students to learn how to play an orchestral instrument. There is funding available for students who are interested in receiving private lessons on any orchestral instrument. Please refer to the poster below. Thank you, and thanks to the Saskatchewan Orchestral Association.

Gene Aulinger

Email: stvital@lskysd.ca
Website: https://stvital.livingskysd.ca/
Location: 332 23rd Street, Battleford, SK, Canada
Phone: (306) 937-2233
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