Res September Weekly update
Our School year is officially off to a wonderful start here at Resurrection. Thank you for all your continued support over the last month. This year, our Board theme is Artisan's of Peace "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." (Matthew 5:9) This important gospel message will guide our journey for the 2026-27 school year. We will use this messaging and our Catholic Graduate Expectations to help guide our Catholic values and learnings.
Good and gracious God, we give You thanks today, as we do all days, first and foremost for
the gift of creation and the gift of life. We ask You to bless this food, that it may nourish us
and sustain us, and strengthen our ability to do Your will. We pray in thanksgiving for all the
hands involved in bringing it to our table. May this meal and the fellowship we enjoy not only
serve as clear reminders of Your love of us, but of Your call for us to share Your love and to
serve our brothers and sisters, especially those most in need."
I hope you all have a wonderful restful Thanksgiving.
Mrs. Marcia DeDominicis
Principal
October 1: Hot Lunch - Pace's Pasta
October 5: Terry Fox School Walk
October 5: World Teacher Day
October 6: PA Day no school
October 7: Pizza Day (moved from PA day)
October 7: Jersey Day
October 8: Hot Lunch - Lil Louie's
October 9: Spirit wear & Grad Sweater Order deadline (late orders will not be accepted)
October 12: Thanksgiving Day no School
October 13: Pizza Day
October 15: Hot Lunch - La Bottega
October 20: Pizza Day
October 23: Hot Lunch - Subway
October 23: Confirmation Registration Deadline
October 27: Pizza Day
October 28: Sr. Flag Football (John Wright Field)
October 28: Crunch Day
October 29: Gr. 7/8 Immunizations
October 29: Dress Purple Day
October 29: Hot Lunch - Pace's Pasta
October 30: Halloween dress-up and parade
October 30: Rain date for Sr. Flag Football
World Teacher's Day - October 5th
Thank you to all of our teacher’s who put in countless hours for our students. We appreciate all of your hard work and dedication!
October 6 & 12 - No School
There will be no school on Tuesday, October 6th due to a P. A. Day and Monday, October 12th, school will be closed for Thanksgiving Day.
October 23rd - Confirmation Registration due
Confirmation for 2026 is planned for Tuesday, November 24th at 6:30 pm. The full schedule of preparation sessions and rehearsal is posted on our website under the Sacraments tab.
Registration is now open on our website. Please visit https://stpiusbrantford.ca/sacraments/confirmation-registration/ to register.
We kindly ask that registrations be completed by Friday, October 23rd to be adequately prepared for Confirmation.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email office@stpiusbrantford.ca
October 29th - Dress Purple Day
On October 29th we invite students to wear purple to school to promote child abuse prevention awareness.
October 30th - Pumpkin Carving Contest
On the morning of October 30th, families are invited to bring their carved pumpkin to the front of the school. Three tables will be set up and pumpkins will be separated into three categories: Scary, Funny and Creative. During the day, children will come to view the pumpkins and will choose their favourite in each category. The family that wins each category will get a $25 grocery gift card. Please make sure the scary ones aren’t too scary and are in alignment with our Catholic values. Please keep in mind our young audience—some being only 3 and 4 years old.
October 30th - Halloween
Children are permitted to wear their costumes to school. Costumes must not conflict with our Catholic values. No blood, weapons or gore are to be worn at school. Violent accessories such as knives, guns, spears and swords are not permitted at school. Students will be going on a walk/parade around the neighbourhood (weather permitted). Masks can be worn during the parade as long as they don’t obstruct a student’s ability to see but they must be set aside for the remainder of the day. Costumes are to be modest and school appropriate. Following the parade, students will return to their rooms for Halloween themed learning activities and a party. This is an official treat day but please remember we are a nut safe school.
Rainy Day Procedures
On rainy or inclement weather mornings, please continue with the morning routine of entering the school through your designated doors. Kindergarten students will continue to enter through the side Kindergarten door and all other students will enter through their designated playground doors. Parents and students should refrain from entering through the main front doors. If you need your child, or a teacher, Mrs. Andree or Mrs. DeDominicis will be glad to assist. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
- School Starts: 8:45 a.m.
- First Nutrition Break: 10:25 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.
- Second Nutrition Break: 12:45 p.m. - 1:25 p.m.
- School Dismissal: 3:05 p.m.
School zone safety
Drivers:
- Slow down and be ready to stop for school buses and pedestrians
- Respect the crossing guard’s instructions
- Be aware of children potentially running in front or behind buses or other obstructions (snowbanks) Make sure your child gets out from the passenger side of your vehicle
- Park away from the school and walk your child onto school property
Teach your children to:
- Stop, look, listen, and make eye contact with drivers before crossing
- Walk only on the sidewalk and follow the crossing guard’s instructions
- Do not use cell phones or earphones when walking
For more information, visit School Zone Safety - CAA School Safety Patrol.
Adapted with permission from Grey Bruce Public Health
