St. Cecilia Community Messenger

May 12-16, 2025

Week at a Glance

Mon, May 12, Day 5

Tue, May 13, Day 6

Wed, May 14, Day 1

Thurs, May 15, Day 2

School Council - 6:30 PM, Teacher Showcase, Mme Victoria
School Council AGM - Immediately following 6:30 PM meeting.

Fri, May 16 - PG Day, no classes.

On the Horizon

May 22: Marian Liturgy

May 22: Gr 5-6 Student Faith Day PM

May 23: Popcorn sales. See poster below for details.

May 28: ELA PAT - Gr 6 Students

May 30: Sacramental Recognition Liturgy - 10:30 AM - RSVP required

May 30: Popcorn sales. See poster below for details.

June 5: School Council Meeting - 9:30 AM

June 6: PG Day - No classes

June 12: Gr 6 ELA PAT Part B

June 13: Gr 6 Math Part A

June 19: Year End Mass 1:00 PM, Gr 6 Farewell following the Mass. (Changed from previous date, please note correction)

June 21: National Indigenous People's Day

June 25: Last day of classes for students

June 26: Last day for teachers

Circle of Friends Survey for Class Placement - Closing soon

Circle of Friends Survey For Class Placement Sept 2025

If you have not already done this survey, please complete asap as it will soon be time to work on class placements for next year. The survey is your chance to share your voice and let us know about any important matters to consider when we create classlists.

Greetings

School Council Notes and Information

School Council Fundraising Feedback Form - Please complete to share your thoughts on the direction for fundraising for next year.
AGM Information - Please open the attachments below to see information and agenda for the AGM that is coming up on the evening of May 15, 2025.
We will select an executive committee for the School Council for next year. Please consider nominating someone or yourself to lead in one of the positions. The screenshots below give a preview of what the form looks like as well as a description for the 4 positions.

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May 2025 Meeting Agenda.pdf

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School Council Exective Roles and Responsibilities

The link to nominate yourself or another parent in the community is here. https://forms.gle/fELE57Bm932kdVDy5

Popcorn Sales - May 23, May 30

Popcorn will be available for sale on May 23 and 30. Please see the poster below and complete the order form to receive a bag of popcorn.

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Freezie Friday - June 5, 12 and 19. All proceeds go to playground

Students are invited to indulge in Freezie Fridays in June. Details are in the poster below.

GRADE 1-6 ONLY

Student Success

Well Being

School Wellness Worker

Hello Families,

Exercise has numerous benefits for children's mental health. Here are some key points:

Improves Mood: Physical activity releases endorphins, which are chemicals in the brain that act as natural mood lifters. This can help reduce feelings of depression and anxiety
Reduces Stress: Exercise can lower levels of the body's stress hormones, such as adrenaline and cortisol. It also stimulates the production of endorphins, which help to improve mood and reduce stress
Boosts Self-Esteem: Engaging in physical activities can help children build confidence and self-esteem. Learning new skills and achieving goals in sports or other physical activities can provide a sense of accomplishment
Enhances Cognitive Function: Regular physical activity can improve cognitive functions such as memory, attention, and problem-solving skills. This is partly due to increased blood flow to the brain during exercise
Promotes Better Sleep: Children who are physically active tend to have better sleep patterns. Good sleep is crucial for mental health as it helps regulate mood and reduce stress
Encourages Social Interaction: Participating in team sports or group activities can help children develop social skills, make new friends, and feel a sense of belonging

What kind of physical activity does your child like? What can you do together?

Please click on the link for more information.

Take Care 🙂

https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/exercise#/

Faith Formation

O God, shepherd and ruler of all the faithful,

look favorably on your servant Leo,

whom you have set at the head of your Church as her shepherd;

grant, we pray, that by word and example

he may be of service to those over whom he presides

so that, together with the flock entrusted to his care,

he may come to everlasting life.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Calgary.

Sacramental Recognition

We will recognize students on May 30 at our Sacramental Recognition Liturgy.

So far, we have received notification of the following students who have received a Sacrament during this school year. Please send me an email at denis.fortier@cssd.ab.ca to let me know if your child has received a Sacrament. You may also call the school at 403 500 2040. We will need to know the Sacrament and Parish where it was received.

Christopher K - Gr 2/3

Nina F - Gr 5

Esther D - Gr 2

Emily F - Gr 2/3

Lisa H - Gr 2

St Cecilia Parish Bulletin

Please open the attachment below for the Parish Bulletin.

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Catholic Education Assurance

Parents, please complete the Catholic Assurance Survey.

Indigenous Education

Enrollment in A Catholic School for Non-Catholics

The Education Act requires the Calgary Catholic School District to prioritize resources and facilities for resident (Catholic) students. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the advancement of a non-resident (non-Catholic) student from one grade to the next in the same school or from elementary to junior and senior high school.

We do not reassess the enrollment priority of a non-resident student during a school year, but we may do this for a future school year. This may result in us informing you to seek enrollment at a different school in the Calgary Catholic School District or another school division for a future school year.

Please contact me at denis.fortier@cssd.ab.ca or by phone at 403 500 2063, if you have any questions about your child’s enrollment priority.

Board of Trustees Priorties

Board Meeting Information

May 8, 2025

Just a reminder that the schedule of the Board Meeting dates is posted on the district website and can be accessed through this link: https://www.cssd.ab.ca/meeting-schedule

To access the Calgary Catholic Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting of April 16, 2025, as well as previous minutes, please access this link: https://www.cssd.ab.ca/highlights-minutes.

May 8, 2025

To view the Calgary Catholic Board Meeting Highlights for the Regular Board Meeting of May 7, 2025 as well as previous Highlights please access the following link: https://www.cssd.ab.ca/highlights-minutes

Useful Links

Faith Formation Links

Formed, AKA Netflix for Catholics

All About Shrove Tuesday

Student Success Links

My Child's Learning: A Parent Resource

Canadian Parents for French - CPF is an advocacy group whose aim is to promote French bilingual education.

St. Cecilia Student Handbook

K to 12 Education in Alberta: This link gives a broad overview of Alberta's K to 12 education system.

New LearnAlberta Parent Support Website: Contains an overview of grade level topics and is a good place to start for parents who are looking for ways to engage with their child's education.

Programs of Study: Links to K-12 programs of study as well as Tools for Parents.

Please click the links below to view the volunteer orientation and please make sure to complete the acknowledgement forms. These steps are very important in keeping you up to date as a school volunteer.

Volunteer Orientation: https://youtu.be/QaOxx2x3-eM

Acknowledgement Form: https://forms.gle/sDCD7aYau9PTGgSPA

Circle of Friends Survey for Class Placement Sept 2025

Indigenous Education Links

21 Things You May Not Have Known About the Indian Act

Indigenous Veteran's Day - Nov 8.

The Seven Sacred Laws Animated Web Series

RupertsLand Institute

Indigenous Elder Definition

Wellness Links

Action for Happiness Action for Happiness is a great resource to bring more positivity in our lives.

The Summit - The Summit program is an Alberta Health Services program that supports children and families experiencing mental health concerns that need to be addressed. They provide long term counselling as well as walk in’s.

CanLearn Society - A great resource for parents on how to manage mental health issues or concerns in the home.

Healthy childhood development through outdoor risky play: Navigating the balance with injury prevention.

Brief review about outdoor play

The importance of regaining outdoor PA

HealthyHunger.ca Healthy Hunger.

Bullying Prevention Resources for Alberta Government

Links for Playground Donations

For St. Cecilia School students/parents, please click below link to login school fee payment account to make the donation:

https://www.studentquickpay.com/CSSD/Default.aspx

For guest donors, please click below link to login and make the donation:

https://www.studentquickpay.com/CSSD/MyAccount/Main.aspx?webitemid=8670